Massey Pilot libel suit recounts trial at Rocky Mount
Testimony in the Massey pilot libel case resumes after Independence Day. Witnesses including Byrd and Col. Waddy James recount alleged articles, book contracts, and related accusations of corruption. Court maneuvers focus on whether statements about Massey are true and who funded or authored the published claims.
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Mrentis
Alimaia
Ile
Byrd
Abele
Small
Bard
Virginia
New York
Massey
Hurd
Thom
Capt
Wige
Cox
Waddy James
Franklin County
Via
James Wicton
Mihote
Wise
Huestion
James Earl
Mansey
Meesre
Walke
Musaey
Mr. Walke
James
Examining Witness Tightens Case In Pilot Article
Judge Neely cross examined the witness over statements in the Pilot article regarding Massey’s Ad Lawn farm deed. The witness admitted uncertainty about the deed’s attack and acknowledged the article could have implied fraud if the deed were legal, suggesting evolving view of the transaction amid trial scrutiny.
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Heath
Neely
Mr. Massey
Ayre
Heresay
Mexico
Thom
Ubon
Aladsey
Virginia
Loniemon
Myrd
Ginn & Co
Lin
American Boal Company
Ciun A Co
Massey
Phaintit
Grrl
Attempted murder in city center ends with struggle and arrest
A white man and a Celestial faced off in a Granby Street and College area home near Mr Dawson McCormick's office with a head wound exchange and a iron coupling pin used in the assault. Police investigated but made no arrest as residents call for protection after the incident in the heart of the city. A day later the Fourth of July celebration drew thousands to Ocean View and nearby parks with heavy crowds and assorted events.
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Rob
Tony
Thureday Vingistas Ja
Vicionky
Granby Street
College Mineo
Steent
Dawson McCormick
Caldwell Hardy
Halotie
Mer
Revie
Chinamans
City Mallave
Wuaseburg
Munter
Sam van
Stland
Dr. McCormick
Neil Lorhood
China
Jinn
Virgina
Ocean View
Virginia Heach
Giany
Portamouth
Norfolk
Norfolk Vark
Ife
Koto
Wan
Terrible Fourth of July display ends in panic and deaths
A chaotic HIro display in a crowded area injures about one hundred and sparks a large fire. A horse bolted as rockets exploded, crushing spectators near a block where 6,000 people gathered. William Daft of Tampico Illinois died from head injuries. Dan Cahill, Harry Kogny, and others sustained serious wounds. Authorities report widespread injuries among women and children as adjoining buildings caught fire. Police later report robberies and local promotions, with court actions and notices shaping the day’s aftermath.
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Amocmied Prows
LA Sanne
Bud A
Eading
Tos Deat
Poe
Horae
William ‘Daft
Tampico
Sopho Dannot
Dan Cahill
Harry Kogny
Saya
Wan
Harry Joy
Wowona
Department
Be and His Prrends Use TR Mr John Pitt in Richmond Va
Be and his friends cite John Pitt a Richmond tailor and Mason as endorsing Quratel a remedy for eczema. The letter praises quick relief from swelling inflammation and sores after limited use and urges all sufferers to obtain Quratel at 60 cents a bottle. It mentions travelers needing emergency remedies with Quratel as a recommended item along with absorbent powder and a bottle for trips.
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Youngs
J. W. Young
Norfolk
Richmond
Young
Jim
Vavoney
Owens
Ling
Shix
Owong
Sentleman
W. H. Nelson
Kingville
Chamberlain
Mr. Nelgon
John Pitt
Tuilor
Enelwood Street
Mason
Goode
Milne
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Wasdu Cem3s
Tranklin County
MR. Massey Glecred
Domes Reides Wis
Kember
Legislature
Rocky Mount
Capt. Wise
Ido
Uyrd
Bis
Saul
Womack
Selool
Womark
Lord
Capt. Wine
Prontis
Lad Alrondy
Mali
Mr. Neely
Munsey
Hin
United States
Harvey
Lever
Moutlvary
Board of Education
Washington
McLissery
O'Porrall
Tarbell
Newly
Witoces
Wittous
Soult
Wittons
Owderrall
Mussey
Dyrd
Judge Neely
Alv. Byrd
Mr. Wise
Mr. Byrd
McGilvary
McCilvary
Molvary
American Book Company
Tardeil
Sail
Juinn & Co
Cion & Co
Ord
Limeelf
Cole Waddy James
Pranklins
Isoo
Ofice
Ali
Masvey
Alugzuy
Masnwy
Madsey
Lwosiy
Legislaire
Col
Datos Sailor
Ureukle Cugert House
House of Tie
Bukit O Ehurch
Pat Rinent
Thow
Aliones
Hom
India
Mili Bery
Myre
Gale's
Mac's
Iast
Standay
Wright
Main
Negev
Theo
Vickell
Negro
Politintelae
Hunt Vackett
Jackson
Palice
Delong
Puckett
Waluhatchie
Pike Omir
Wurroughs
Mattie Strickland
John
Morris
Mollie Hlonnt
Vrank Nimmo
Noury Loftna
Mma Wallace
Nued Conte
Hed Coata
Nauckel
Mice Shoughneegey
Norfolk Quid Western Railroad
N. Heeves
Equitable Life Assurance Society
A. Mynns
Dr. Week
P. J. Gate's
Choice
Michigan Day
Timothy
D, P
Rew & Bro
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Anas
West Market Square
Norfollk, Va
All- Monte
W. H. H. Trice & Co
Bank ST
E Aureuk
Matlottie
Valantal Avenue
Ghent
Ted Eateeet
Mariner Street
S Wood
Chapel Wode
Dietoo
Storis
York
Ee Norkecde
Nifo
Northwestern Mutual
D. Humphreys & Son
GEN
Bose’ van Snoes
M. J. Madden
Church Street
Mood Street
Burruss, Son & Co
Loana
Uly Ban
Word Depoaiita
Bafa
Europe
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