Samuel Cotton Case in Corporation Court Trials and Sentencing
Samuel Cotton, formerly a Fourth Ward councilman, faced criminal assault charges in Corporation Court. The defense alleged motive by Mrs. Porter and questioned the child’s testimony. A jury found Cotton guilty, sentencing him to seven years in the penitentiary. bail was denied on a renewal. Additional court items include embezzlement arraignments, a Poughkeepsie wedding check incident, and a raid on a Queen Street colored home.
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Samuel Cotton
Little $Yeap
Virginia Porter
Wes
Corporation Court
Commonwealth
James 1. Diwnensa
W. H. Sargeant
James W. McCracken
Cotten
Chareed
Hanckel
Wemurrer
Mehieen Seas
Cotton
W. H. Wales
Two Minor Cases and Libel Bond in Newport News
A fragment reports two minor cases involving Lony Hog colored and Jimmie pa tampiax with a stone, thirty days in jail. Waller Laws colored held five days by Petersburg authorities. The steamship Sardinian Prince bonded and released after libel actions at Newport News. Case transfers from the U S Court to New York. More suit entries against R C Coke, now a debtor under absconding rules, by Chas Reid & Cons for 200 and George Taft & Sons for 610. Real estate transfer involving James L Williams trustee and Cel tine Williams to Lillian Williams on Martin Avenue Atlantic by Ward valued at 1800.
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Jimmie
Waller Laws
Petersburg
Newport News
United States Court
New York
R. C. Coke
Chas, Reid & Cons
Gunne
George Taft & Sons
Heal Estate Tranter
James L. Williams
Celtine Williams
Lillian’ &. Wiliams
Martin Avenue
Atlantic
Ward
Lady Selina Scott Sentenced in Libel Case at Old Bailey
Lady Selina Scott John Cockerton and William Aylott were sentenced to eight months imprisonment for criminal libel against Earl Russell. Scott pleaded she spoke for her daughter and would endure punishment. Cockerton and Aylott maintained their statements were true. Court proceedings included interruptions from Lady Brente and a half hour judge’s address.
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Iy Scott
Pellow
Montha
London
Old Bailey Court
Selina Scott
John Cockerton
William Aylott
Bullty
Earl Russell
Lady Scott
Bincellent
Solietter Hin
Cockelon
Aylott
Nat
Mari Russell
Sandy Scott
Malor
Miliet
Don
Lady Brentt
Scntt
Corketon
Scotto
Aauerhter
Tarive Hearings on Tariffs for Glass and Marble Industry
The Ways and Means Committee in Washington heard testimony from multiple industry representatives on duties and classifications affecting earthenware glass and marble. Speakers from Beaver Falls Philadelphia Streator New York Pittsburgh and Vermont urged protection, arguing current tariffs hurt American workers, closed plants, and lowered wages, while favoring a return to McKinley era rates to boost employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Ways Om Means
PW. Wail
Beaver Falls
R. W. Leslie
Philadelphia
Arington
Alton
W. J. Smith
Pitisburg
Bohemia
Germany
W. F. Doertlinger
New York
Cut Glass Manufacturers’ Association
FL. Bodine
Breenman Mint
Samuel Burns
Pittsburg
New Jersey
East Liverpool
A. Rutland
Vermont
Rheumatism Cured By Greene’s Nervational Remedy
Mrs. Mary Meehan of West Concord New Hampshire reports a six month rheumatism illness affecting muscles joints and nerves. She credits Greene’s Nervational Remedy with complete recovery after using the product for several weeks and recommends it to others suffering similar pains and stiffness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Meehan
West Concord
N. H
Turndown in Chattanooga Trade Meeting Notes
Fragmentary notes from a Chattanooga meeting show committee adjournment and discussion of imports and duties. A second load was promised, with a specific tally of items pending review, while names and exact figures remain unclear.
Bloody melee at Mayfields christening ends in multiple injuries
Scranton report details a Mayfields christening gathering that erupts into a brutal knife assault. Dozens are injured as assailants clash, houses ransacked, and a posse chases suspects. Victims include Peter Chey shot in the heart and John Turpakon slashed in multiple areas amid a deadly brawl. Police conduct an investigation into the massacre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Lueets
Lueets Trutehias
Peter Chey
John Turpakon
Tou
Slowhler
Mau Pawlak
Arma
John Nester
Will contested over Caroline Pritchard will in God county
Court hears the probate challenge to Caroline Pritchard’s will filed by John Pritchard heirship dispute tied to two murders in the Pritchard family. Testimony recalls Henry Pritchard’s murder by Edward Ginn and the subsequent killing of Maria Pritchard, with Ginn’s arrest and conviction detailed.
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Evkton
Mal
Dan
Caroline Pritchard
Pelyunry
Din Witminsten
Henry Llenderson
Pleasant
Ceol
John Prit
John Uritchard
Caroline Metehard
Caroline
Chenry Poltehiard
Red
Caraline
Edward Ginn
Wiytt
Fie
Henry
Eed
Henry Priteharnd
Pritchard
Jesse
Ginn
Pritehard
Maria Pritehard
John Pritehard
Brutal crime tale linked to temperance in Caroline Pritehanl case
The fragment recalls a brutal murder claim where Caroline Pritehanl and her husband John Pritchard faced harsh accusations. The text describes injuring marks and alleged use of a knife, with references to a Joe handle impression and a sensational path to the penitentiary. Caroline’s alleged flight to Wilmington follows release, and a trial by jury is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pritchard
Caroline
John
Aroliine Mve Montis
Caroline Pritehanl
Wilmington
Del
Increased freights hit small shippers under Joint Traffic
The Joint Traffic Association imposes higher freight charges on small shippers of merchandise across southern lines. A new classification list boosts rates per consignment by about 20 percent for many packages, raising revenue for railroads tied to the association while large shippers escape some increases.
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Trafic Association
Smd
Frelett
Simaller
Athemptet
Belises
Fas
MONS
Tooa
Dotat Traite Association
Joink
Power Plant Scheme on St Lawrence River Above Stoneport
A detailed, old time project outlines a hydroelectric development on the St Lawrence River above a rapids, including turbines, generators totaling about 12 000 horsepower, a new canal or channel, and a plan to bring power to Montreal. The notes describe the site, buildings, and proposed factories and a surrounding town with utilities and an electric railway. The contract mentions construction and financing details with references to local places and corporate entities.
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Virginian
Virgiian
Jod-31
Haleigh
N. C
G. Thomas
Ove
Deta Delphia
Javeat
Houshmold Specialty CO
Cincinnati
Ohio
Delssa
Tf Balesman
Eigar Businese
Amdressa
N. FY
Virginia
Tennessee Mutual
Repairing CO
Festival Hall
Brambieton
Jus-St
Worfolk
Care Virginian
J. C
INC
Sawyer
Plynhmnouth
Wiahes
Norfolk
RIELD
Holms Street
Nittava
St. Lawonee
Stontrent
Wil
St Lawrence
Vile Pont
Coord
Estierner Patel
Conatrac Seneta
St. Lawrence
Fam
Vms Tynsyitiing
Eith
Orehl
Jack Shaft
Montreal
Mid Land Company
Premature Nitroglycerin Explosion Kills Two In Oil Field Case
In Cru idersville area a premature nitro glycerine blast near Wilkesbarre claims Nett Tomp King of Emlenton and Philip Swaln of Liserville. The incident prompts mine operations to suspend at Vulcan Tron Works, throwing many workers out of jobs. The New Orleans States cites a famed merchant Al TD Stewart on advertising potatoes vs price.
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Bensed Celhograms
Ching, Dik
Uiwels
Amelia Tobacos Company
Forand Junction Tenes
Delve Tire Hess
Jurge Gibbons
Toledo
Ohio
Emlenton
Philip Swaln
Liserville
Cruidersville
Wilkesbarre
Jan
Wyomine Valley
Miehine Sleps
Vulcan Tron
Eyidicate
Conjroyment
New Orleans
Confesselly
al TD
Stewart
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Hunter Baltimore Rye
Hunter Baltimore
Lananhan & Bon
Daliimore
R, Worthy Smith
Columbia Daatidtee
Portsmouth
Gliskow
Noommail
Draggats
Piadewnia
Waddill
Syston
Torfolk
R. Anna Giering
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
Mid
Oon Jong Ime
Hoggard & Co
Weaver
Clay Hank
Pete Hagan & Coo
Walnut St
Phiadelphia
Jazeuthit
Peter Hagan & CO
Philadelpia
Bermuda St. Mutte
Bath
Jet
Splendid
Onya
Wood Street
Boon
Infal
ELEY
Berkley
Ceat
Church Street
Moreia Coca
Trescue
Iil
Theid
Monthes
Armour & Co
Daley Roller Mills
Poughkeepsie
Morris
S. Morris
Bessie Ruin
Queen Street
Archie Pryor
Archie
Tve
Duncan
HER
Yship
Addess W
Duke Street
West Freemason Street
T. T
Tarive
Dr. Greene
Sthawas
Cieene
Mies
Mee de Greene
Mtr DD
M. Stewart
Chathenooga
Torn
Lee Eeths
Henyd
I Rintoneng
Winsioee
Adlow
Neagato Ats Mev AD
Lachine
Blackwall
Durham
G. S. Briggs & CO
Down Town Ofice
Commerce Street
Wards
Folkiond
Gesss
Vincent
Bute Streeta
Daly
van Telburg Hofman
Dr. Deane
Deane
DE. J. A. Deane CO
Kingston, N.V
Maflon
Obie
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlante
ALL Druouiste
Ipwk’s Express Company
W. ‘Vy
Virginia State
Directory and Gazetteer
Published
J. L. Hill Printing CO
Owners and Publishers
Vor Sale
Main Street
Norfaliel
Era Appliances
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