Massey case prosecution pace slows in late trial
Judge Neely and Capt Wise clash over admissibility as Massey defense lingers through the day. Testimony centers on Womack and Edwards, with jurors kept waiting as arguments on evidence order delay verdicts. Local readers see a courtroom divided, preachers and public watching closely amid a suspected conspiracy narrative.
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Massey-Vilot
L. A. Leaey
State of
Washington
Norfolk
Gongwy Wo
Womack
American Book Company
Massey
Prentis
W. G. James
Prankdin County
Leeista
Wise
Mike Lmante
Land
Lene
Wis
C Apt Wise
Leneh
J. W. Womack
Capt
House of
Canin
Maseoy
Albemarle
Denmark
Wommck
Edwards
Dodge Prentis
Capt. Wise
Legal clash over evidence and bribery accusations unfolds
A heated court exchange centers on proving malice and bribery linked to Womack Massey and Leach. Capt Wise seeks to introduce letters, detective testimony, and Book Company correspondence to show a corrupt alliance and influence at the Washington state education board, while Judge Prentis and Judge Neely constrain admissibility and order caution for press coverage.
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Melice
Mrr. Byrd
Byrd
Capt. Wiss
Womack
Offeer
State of
Washington
Capt. Wise
Capt Wise
Worith
Iudge Neely
Mr. Wane
Womwuck
Massey
Womock
Hillige Neely
Mr. Wise
Ture
Neely Eail
Mir. Neely
Wolmack
Leach
State Board of Evolvation of
Lench
Covernor of
Board of Edocation
Woweck
Exlwards
Tom
Hook Company
Cook Company
Mdwards
Book Company
Coud
Capt
Wise
Amerie Book Company
Mdenrush
Virginia
I Virgin
American Book Company
Wade Neely
Virgin
Vrentis
Kentia
Thom
Tia
Prentis
Dome
Arrived Home from China Talks Peace Between Empires
Hon John W Poster returns to his home from China after serving as counsellor to the Chinese Peace mission. He discusses prospects for permanent peace between China and Japan and reflects on terms of the Shimonoseki treaty, Japanese demands, and China’s ability to meet indemnity payments with loans secured through Russia. Also notes on Liberty Bell relocation plans and various weather and local notices.
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Chios
Mostar
Washington
Inez
Shanghai
Lord Li
Formos
Shimonoshi
Baxter
Poster
Chinn
Javan
Tranty
Tle
Japan
Lamnu Dung
Ching
Gable
China
Shimonoseki
Russia
Orient
Prestia
Agia
Japano
Ynoy
Melin
United Sites
Bruce
Mr. Poster
Becumae
State Department
Wester Waa
Bunter
Bowles to Relieve Asserson and Install Menocal at Yard
Secretary Herbert assigns Civil Engineer Menocal to replace Asserson at the New York Navy Yard with Bowles directing the Norfolk yard. Asserson remains on reduced pay and waiting orders as the Navy reviews labor regulation violations. Bowles, a young officer, has built major projects at Norfolk and is set to take charge amid ongoing inquiries.
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Wassixcrox
Herbert
Coustenelor Foriald
Bagvieve Asserson
New York Navy Yard
Naval
Francis'j. Bowles
Norfolk Navy Yard
A. J. Menocal
Nicaragua Canal
Chossi
Percald Hod Asserson
Kumpy Board
Hearbert
Mer
Hohl
Agierson
Howles
Hert Wo Weols
Cossier
Castae
Ilo
Norfolk
Sao Praueineau
New York
Deerhead
Navy Department
Ponttuartial
Acetad
Woman's Paper ad and notices in local edition
The Woman's Paper will be seen on Wednesday with strong patronage from readers. Notices praise the ladies for their charity efforts and urge sales of the edition. Local events include train service to Covunn View, a Persian religious address by Ivano M. Vian, and a Grand Lodge meeting trip. A obituary notes Miss Kate Anvis. Also brief Havana dispatch on rebels. Sale: cheap Timothy hay and Hood's Sarsaparilla pitch.
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A. Gake Smith
Weather Forecast Card for Fair Weather
A dated weather report from Washington DC July 9 1935 presents forecast details for Virginia and Carolinas with wind directions and temperatures. The entry includes observer notes from May and mentions high and low temperatures with an update on air conditions and water levels for the month.
Microbes Resist Pressure Yet Break With Quaratel Cure
A historical report claims microbes endure 100 psi yet succumb to a remedy named Quratel. It discusses experiments on prokaryotes, notes the potential to weaponize microbes against tanks, and cites Washington figures Willett and sales of Quratel by druggists.
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Colin Hachiius
Mehl
Washington
Willett
Goente Aw
Tramp Life Insurance Agents Denounced for Deceptive Tactics
A warning alleges that certain life insurance agents solicit customers with false claims and the Northweate Mutual is accused of deceptive policies. The notice asserts those agents and companies conspire to mislead the public, urging vigilance against this alleged scheme.
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Pubys
Northweate Mutual
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