Richmond Murders Recalled in Notorious 1860s Cases
The piece recounts two famed Virginia murders tied to Richmond. Jeter Philips, suspected in a 1867 body found near farms, was hanged after a circumstantial confession. The later Cluverius case centers on a Yorktown lawyer linked to a decomposed body found near an old reservoir in 1885, with detectives tracing a mended watch key across several towns to identify him.
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Richmond
Beattie
Jeter Philips
Cluverius
Drinkard
Weetan
Philips
Mourderer
Virginia
Yorktown
Lillian Madison
Lillian
Bath County
Petersburg
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Bristol
Alexandria
Thomas J. Cluvertus
Tomas
Gasettin
Drunken Chauffeur License Revoked After Incident
A drunken chauffeur, identified as Tomé Ond Va-Toei, had his license revoked following a case in which six women were briefly detained and then released after the incident near a farm. Authorities reported the events shortly after the altercation.
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Nm Two
Aviator Fowler Plans Resume After Narrow Coast Flight Crash
Robert G. Fowler, first Coast to Coast race contestant for the $50,000 Hearst prize, reports he will continue his journey once his aeroplane is repaired. His craft fell near Alta after a flight from San Francisco via Auburn, having traveled 31 miles of the second wing when the accident occurred.
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Gold Run
Cal
Robert G. Fowler
W. BR. Hearst
Alta
Fowler
San Francisco
Auburn
Boston shippers protest rail rates to New York piers
Complaint filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission by Boston cotton and woolen shippers accuses Boston and Maine New York New Haven and Hartford Railroads and the New England Navigation Company of charging unreasonable rates to New York piers.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boston
New York
Boston and Maine
New Haven
Hartford
New England Navigation Company
Wounded by Bandit Under El Structure in Chicago
Emmett Chesney was fatally wounded by a bandit who attacked him beneath the South Side elevated at Thirtieth and State Streets as a train passed. He was robbed of several dollars. his cries drowned by the noise. In New York a fire at Mercer Street lofts caused $100,000 damage and left one fireman unconscious amid smoke and hose blasts.
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Chicago
Ill
Emmett Chesney
South Side
Thirtieth
State Streets
New York
Mercer Street
Nozse
Inspection itinerary for Stimson and Wood announced
Major General Wood announced the plan for Secretary of War Stimson and himself to inspect southern coast defenses and southwestern army posts. The trip starts next Tuesday with stops in Charleston D C Mobile New Orleans San Antonio Fort Bliss Fort Apache Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley.
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Washington, D. C
Wood
Stimson
Charleston
D. C
Mobile
New Orleans
San Antonio
Fort Bliss
Fort Apache
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Riley
Minister Accepts Call for St. John's Episcopal Church
Rev. George F. Rogers of Covington notified the committee of his acceptance as pastor at St. John's Episcopal Church Lynchburg VA He will begin work in January A parish house contract costing 10000 dollars will be set soon The new church will be near the Woman's College.
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Lynchburg
George F. Rogers
Covington
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Woman's College
Beattie Trial Speech Requests Stir Interest in Richmond
Many Beattie case followers want verbatim speeches from the attorneys. Stenographers Winston and Brown logged the remarks but transcription and print publication are uncertain. If sold, the pamphlets could reach 25,000 words each, with Carter, Smith, and Wendenburg delivering lengthy, highly regarded speeches.
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Richmond
Beattie
John G. Winston
Raymond Brown
Commonwealth
Gregory
Carter
Smith
Wendenburg
North
Louis Wendenbure
Harry Smith
One Councilman Confesses Tied to Franchise Bribe Allegations
A Gary Indiana message states a councilman accused by T B Dean of taking a bribe over a theater franchise has confessed to state authorities regarding all details known to him. The councilman’s name is not released, and the testimony refers to possible wider implications.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Gary
T. B. Dean
Lake Mystery of Hendersonville Promises Arrests
The Myrtle Hawkins murder case known as the Lake Mystery near Hendersonville North Carolina is expected to yield important arrests soon. A physician and a young man linked to a possible lover are suspected of murdering Hawkins and dumping her body in Lake Osceola. Autopsy evidence supports murder over accident or suicide, with cries heard nearby and a planned, discreet family-led search hampered by police hesitation and possible elopement motives. The case has gripped the town, with a large funeral and heightened fears of lynching if arrests are delayed.
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Raleigh
N. C
Myrtle Hawkins
Henderson County
Lake
Beattie
Virginia
Tony
Hendersonville
Hal Cooper
Hawkins
Miss Hawkins
Lake Osceola
Beatrice McColl
House of God
Myrtle
Norton Estate
Johnson City
Tenn
Fiat Rock
Charlotte
H. J. Hawkins
Elrl
Cooper
Charlotte Observer
Osceola
Eve
Tiie
Reward Offered for Slayer of Myrtle Hawkins Murder Case
Charlotte dispatch reports Hendersonville authorities and family posting rewards totaling thousands to catch those responsible for Myrtle Hawkins death. Missing details note exhumation, further inquiries, and statements from Hal Cooper, Johnson City merchant fiancee, with possible arrests of a teen suspect and a Hendersonville physician as inquiries continue.
Tragedy of Myrtle Hawkins Ends in Chloroform Death
A child named Myrtle Hawkins died after chloroform was used in what authorities call a murder. The killer's identity and motive remain mysteries, but police expect breakthroughs as they pursue leads through the woods. A delicate body showed no external bruising, only chloroform traces.
Veterans parade marks Union Veteran Legion encampment in Pittsburg
Gray veterans from the Civil War era led a march through downtown Pittsburg to Memorial Hall for the twenty sixth national encampment of the Union Veteran Legion. Delegates from across the country joined veterans affiliated with the Grand Army of the Republic Sons of Veterans National Guardsmen and Boys Brigades in a Penn Avenue parade.
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Tnion Veteran Legion
Pittsburg
Union Veteran Legion
Memorial Hall
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans
National Guardsmen
Penn Avenue
Eleventh Street
One Hundred Postal Banks Designated by Post Office
One hundred third class postoffices designated today as postal savings banks by the Postoffice Department. Banks opening October 13 include New Hartford Fairfield and East Hampton Conn Sykesville Snow Hill New Windsor Md North Grafton Edgartown West Warren Mass Luray Brookneal New Market Bordton Va.
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Washington, D. C
Postoffice Department
New Hartford
Fairfield
East Hampton
Cyclone devastates central Illinois with widespread damage
A powerful cyclone struck central Illinois early today, wrecking houses and uprooting trees across a wide area. Chicago endured heavy rain while Springfield and Bloomington reported extensive destruction, with millions in losses foreseen as telegraph and telephone lines were prostrated.
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Chicago
Ill
Central
Illinois
Springfield
Bloomington
Ilinois
Iowa
Devastating Springfield Cyclone Cripples City
A powerful cyclone struck Springfield Illinois early today causing widespread damage to houses and trees. Widespread blackout left residents in darkness and terror, with telegraph wires down and the State Capitol partially damaged.
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Springfield
Ill
Cyclone Hits Bloomington Illinois Causes Damage
A cyclone struck Bloomington early today causing extensive damage. Trees were blown down, houses demolished and power lines disrupted. The surrounding countryside suffered as well but details are not yet available.
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Bloomington
Ill
Here
Pal of Swindler Starkloff Sought in U S Search
Federal officials scour the United States for E A Starkloff chief lieutenant of George W Post alias S A Potter charged with swindles totaling 1 500 000. Post Potter held for 150 000 cash bond of 50 000 denied for release. The pair and their gang allegedly sold gold bricks and fake gold mines via come on letters.
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Chicago
Ill
United States
E. A. Starkloff
George W. Post
S. A. Potter
Post
Potter
Fez Under Siege by Fez Feudal Tribes in Morocco
Reports to the War Department from Tetuan say hostile Aityoussi tribesmen menace Fez. Outposts of the Sultan's army are captured and communications are cut. At Serfu a detachment of 600 Moroccan troops was attacked by rebels, isolating Fez from outside contact.
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Paris
Fez
War Department
Tetuan
Serfu
Unloaded sun causes death in Ivor incident
In Suffolk Virginia Joe Christie was shot and instantly killed by Ross Williams while returning from a squirrel hunt. Williams stated the gun was not loaded when he fired at Christie’s head after a jocular remark. Both men had been drinking.
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Suffolk
Joe Christie
Ivor
Ross Williams
Williams
Christie
Danville Christian Congregation Opens New Healing Revival
Danville Virginia special report notes the Christian Church congregation completed a revival with thirty additions and about $9000 subscribed to liquidate church debt. The group recently bought and occupied the old First Presbyterian Church on Jefferson Street while Presbyterians use the new rectus room of their finished edifice.
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Danville
Congregation of the Christian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Jefferson Street
Structure Echoes Second Baptist Church of Richmond
The building features white brick and stone, a front portico and colonnade, reflecting design cues similar to the Second Baptist Church of Richmond.
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Second Baptist Church of
Richmond
Prince Palatine Wins St Leger at Doncaster
The classic St Leger at Doncaster England carried stakes of 32500 dollars. Prince Palatine won with Lycaon finishing second and King William third in a race featuring eight horses.
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Wen
Prince Palatine
Doncaster
England
Lycaon
King William
Stay of execution sought for Ohio Senate aide
In Columbus on September 11 defense lawyers announced plans to ask the Circuit Court in Dayton next Friday for a further stay of execution for Rodney J. Diesel, Sergeant at Arms of the Ohio Senate, after his three year sentence for abetting bribery of legislators. Diesel’s lawyers denied reports he is preparing a full confession of legislative bribery.
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Columbus
Rodney J. Diesel
Ohio Senate
Dayton
Diegel
Dierel
Ready to Pay for His Liberty
Sydney Harris, counsel for Robert Winthrop Chanler, travels to Paris in a bid to settle the Chanler Cavalier matrimony dispute with a $70,000 settlement in lieu of all claims. Chanler consents to divorce terms either in France or in a Western state without contest.
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New York
Sydney Harris
Robert Winthrop Chanler
Paris
Chanler- Cavalier
Chanler
France
South Carolina Governor Faces Impeachment Charges
In Columbia opponents publicly assert Governor Cole E. Pleas to be the target of impeachment when the next South Carolina Legislature convenes. They allege bribe acceptance during his time as a state legislator and general malfeasance in office.
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Columbia
US. C
Cole E
South Carolina
Wayward Wing Crash injures famed aviator Vedrine in Europe
Special report notes Pierre Jules Vedrine, a leading European air racer, was badly injured when his plane crashed at Hericourt during army maneuvers. He suffered two broken ribs and internal injuries and remained unconscious an hour later as doctors assessed his condition. In Washington Major General Wood returned from Long Island after conferring with Secretary Stimson on West Point cadets court martial. The cadets named were Simpkins Sasse Freeland Arthur Moale Butler and Christian.
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Paris
Pierre Jules Vedrine
Hericourt
Vedrine
Washington, D .C
Wood
Long Island
N. Y
Stimson
West Point
T. D. Simpkins
R. I. Sasse
E. N. Freeland
J. D. Arthur
BS. S. Moale
G., R. Butler
J. D. Christian
Ex-Senator Drennan Dies by Own Hand in Tenn Home
Special dispatch reports ex State Senator John C. Drennan, 45, shot himself at his Woodburn residence in the early morning. His wife, while preparing coffee, heard a shot and found him dying in an upstairs room.
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Nashville
Tenn
John C. Drennan
Woodburn
Humor in Public Speaking by Wm J Bryan and Judge O Rear
The Louisville Post notes Wm J Bryan’s deft use of humor to argue against Prohibition and in favor of a county unit bill amid liquor debates. It cites his remarks on race track gambling in New York and cautions against repeal of gambling laws. It also highlights Judge O Rear’s humorous yet firm stance on not resigning from the Court of Appeals and cites precedents showing such resignations rarely lead to success.
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Wm. J. Bryan
Bryan
East
Nebraska
Kentucky
New York
O’rear
Judge O'Rear
Court of Appeals
Alton B. Parker
Louisville Post
Fire destroys Cincinnati Veneer Plant and nearby yards
A blaze early today gutted the Cincinnati Veneer Company at Front Street and Sixth Avenue and damaged several adjacent lumber yards. The loss is placed at 250000 dollars. Reports of trapped workers could not be confirmed.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Veneer Company
Front Street
Sixth Avenue
Man Gives Wife 200 Silver Dollars For A Rug Bargain
A Greeley man tried to spur his wife to thrift by handing her 200 silver dollars to buy a rug. She counted the coins multiple times and decided the price was too high to justify the expense.
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Greeley
Col
Clemency Move Sought For Henry Beattie
Richmond supporters of the Beattie family plan a petition to commute Henry Beattie’s death sentence to life imprisonment. No names are set, but plans are outlined to ease the father H C Beattie Sr’s distress. Action unlikely unless the higher court appeal fails.
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Richmond
Beattie
Henry Beattie
New York Financier Gould Pleads Non Contendere
Frank J. Gould pleaded non contendere before Judge Hough in the U S Circuit Court today on an indictment accusing him and others of violating the Sherman act by forming the steel wire trust. Judge Hough fined him $1000. Gould, president of Old Dominion Iron Works in Richmond, and chief owner of Virginia Railway and Power, was part of a pool formed by the wire trust builders. His group is now said to be independent.
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New York
Frank J. Gould
Hough
United States Circuit Court
Steel Wire Trust
Old Dominion Iron Works
Richmond
Gould
Wire Trust
Virginia Railway and Power Company
Paul Beattie Cancels Promised Appearance at Academy
Petersberg Virginia special report states Paul Beattie telephoned Academy management to deny a promise to appear on stage that night. Acting Manager Craig says Beattie’s claim of making no promise is untrue and notes no known relatives linked to the Beattie family with the academy.
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Petersburg
Paul Beattie
Academy
Paul
Craig
Saunders Will Not Serve Again As Dairy Commissioner
Richmond VA Special. Professor William D. Saunders will terminate his duties as State Dairy and Food Commissioner at year end and will not seek reappointment. He plans to return to Franklin County to farm and continue improving the area. Saunders safeguarded food and cattle health, helping curb adulteration and tuberculosis. Governor Mann will name a successor for a full term.
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Richmond
William D. Saunders
State Dairy and Food Commissioner
Franklin County
Saunders
Mann
Bedford Denies the Wiley Statement
The Wall Street Journal notes President Bedford of the Corn Products Refining Company denies Dr. Harvey W. Wiley's House Committee statement. It recounts the labeling dispute over corn syrup versus glucose, the 1909 Washington rehearing, and opposed views from Wisconsin and other state chemists.
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Wall Street Journal
Bedford
Corn Products Refining Company
Harvey W. Wiley
House
Department of Agriculture
Corn Products Company
Board of Food and Drug Inspection
Wiley
Wisconsin
Washington
Wilson
Roosevelt
Calhounce
Chanler
Iison
MeCa
Dunlap
Hammerstein pursued by unknown admirer in London
Oscar Hammerstein, the impresario and chevalier, is besieged by a mystery woman sending daily white chrysanthemums to his Savoy Hotel room. He doubts a man would send them and suspects a female admirer, noting he expects his divorce decree soon and is unsettled by the attentions.
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London
Oscar Hammerstein
Oscar
Savoy Hotel
Examiner
New York
Broadway
Forty-second Street
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Martin
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Jersey City
Buffalo Express
Cyclone
Pal
Danville Christian Congregation
Pierre Vedrine
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Hammerstein
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