Webb murder trial closes as verdict reaches murder in first degree
In the Webb murder trial the jury found Amaziah Webb guilty of murder in the first degree with a recommendation for mercy. The defense and state argued insanity and premeditation, with witnesses testifying about Webb’s mental state and the crime scene. The courtroom heard detailed exhibits including the victim’s clothing and two revolvers as evidence.
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Webb
Aiter
Amaziah Webb
Fleming
Peebles
Towyer
Jurge Middleton
Herman Tamilton
Il Shah
Liey Webb
Thomas
Wat Toom
Pink
Greas
Squraas
Funk
Inez
Jar. Funk
Web
Wiessie ‘Schultz
Lucy Webly
Vic
Five Jailed for Non-Support in Local Case
W Highes of near Gep hart's Station was arrested Tuesday morning by Constable John Nen on a warrant by his wife Ella Hughes for non-support. He pleaded not guilty before Squire Byron and was sent to county jail for failure to secure bondsmen for 490 dollars. Hughes may compromise, stating willingness to reunite with his wife after six months apart. The couple has two minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Highes
Gephart
John Nen
Ella Hughes
Hughes
Squire Byron
Virginia
Gepharts Station
Conople
Thieves raid a corn crib near Bethel
Thieves entered Squire J W Tucker's barn beside the river below Bethel Wednesday night and stole about fifteen bushels of corn. They broke a door lock and a oddly sized cartridge found on discovery Thursday may aid in identifying the thiefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire J. W. Tucker
Bethel
Cunningham 17 Year Old in Paternity Case Marries Plans
Deputy Sheriff William Brewin arrested Russell Cunningham of Sciotoville on a paternity warrant filed by Carrie Bell. Cunningham, 17, bonded $400 for appearance Saturday. couple to wed in Greenup if marriage proceeds before 10 am Saturday. Parents consent and favor quick, lawful nuptials.
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Wiliam Brewin
Nelsonville
Russell ‘Cunningham
Seioteville
Covington
Sciotoville
Russo Cunninighiam
Aliss
Carrie Kell
Scrotouille
Green- Up
Greenup
Cunningham
Aged Billy Welcomes Child Named Cornelius Vanderbilt
News from lateWollow Kentucky reports aged Billy Wilfred, over 70, recently visited by a midwife or nurse after a birth at his home. The baby is named Cornelius Vanderbilt Wilfred. Several local couples are listed with ages and occupations in a nearby notice column, including Charles Powell and Martha Martin, Herbert Bradford and Jessie Noel, William DeBolt and Ode Thornton, with Rev A D Singer mentioned.
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Billy
lateWollow
Alerk
Billy Wilfred
Sarah Harmon
Greenup
Cornelius Vanderbilt Wilfred
Charles Powell
Martha Martin
Scioto
Squire Fall
Herbert
Bradford
Jessie Fenrt Noel
Jboth
Tay
J. W. ‘Pitlow
William DeBolt
Odé Thornton
Tienley
A. D. Singer
Batty Boral THE Tits weATRE Man
A narrative voice complains about public scrutiny and insults hurled at a man in a public place. The speaker recalls an insult involving Philo and a deputy job, feeling anger at the mockery and threats of violence. Weather notes predict increasing loudness, warmer tonight, rain possible and warmer tomorrow in Ohio and West We.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yours Truly
Philo
Lin
Ohio
West We
Tragic Child Burned In Open Hearth Accident
Dee Rardén 10, Alice Mas Alenry Mangess was fatally burned when clothing caught fire near an open fireplace on Moon Run. The child lingered about twenty hours before death in a Newmann cemetery funeral drew many mourners. Also, Judge Beatty orders quarry operations to resume on Stony Run with foreman and crew slated to strip stone within a week.
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Rardén
Dee
Alice
Mas
Alenry- Mangess
Moon Run
Newman Cemetery
Beatty
T. C. Beatty
Stony Ren
Din Amlin
Feree
Wen
Banished Serenaders Foolishly Alarm Horses at Chillicothe
Mr and Mrs Herbert Bradford wed not long ago and staged a prank with revolvers loaded with blank cartridges. The scare caused the horses hitched nearby to bolt and chaos followed leading to the serenaders being banished from the premises.
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Chillicathe Pike
Herbert Bradford
John Dever in Critical Condition After Illness
From Athens John N Dever was brought down and remained with his brother LW Dever overnight He is in very bad condition and it is believed he will live long The tale mentions Tuekson Vernid and a Tuesday morning transfer to family care Mrs Emily Pultz a 72 year old church member from College Corner Ohio died after long illness Her survivors include Mrs Henry Vogelsang Will John and Belle Pultz and sisters Mrs Chris Mowery Mrs Mariah Kerns and George Kerns plus John Kerns of Black Fork and Center Station The obituary notes her Methodist church membership for 48 years
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John N. Dever
Athens
Snl
LW. Dever
Tuekson
Emily Pultz
College Corner
Ohio
Pultz
Henry Voglesnug
Trenton
Will
John
Belle Pultz
Chris Mowery
Mariah Kerns
Theo, Kerns
John Kerns
Black Fork
George Kerns
Center Station
The
Methodist Church
Farmer George Mathier Loses Sight in Eye
The prominent Dogwand Ridge farmer George Mathier lent the sight of his right eye after an accident trying to drive a snail. A hammer glanced off and a nail struck his eye, dislocating the lens and destroying vision. He sought care at the city hospital where Dr Marshall confirmed total loss of sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mathier
Dogwand Ridge
Tie
Flo
Marshall
Taft and Cannon Confer on Tariff Revision
President elect Taft and Speaker Cannon met to discuss the upcoming tariff revision. Puff supports a thorough revision. Taft planned to meet Republican members of the house committee on ways and means tomorrow for a statement. until then neither Taft nor Cannon would discuss the conference details.
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Taft
Cannon
Washington
Puff
Maioum
House Committee On
Coonan
Conference on Roosevelt message secret service fallout
Washington reports a Senate and House conference plan to discuss the secret service portion of Roosevelt's annual message amid congressional anger at insinuations. Rev. Father John Bowe dies at Waychetville St Aloysius Boarding School after a general breakdown while Joe Bowe returned from a near Virginia trip. Thompson, a stock raiser in Frost, prepares to move to Alaska with cattle sales headed to Mineral County Virginia.
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Washington
Des
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Secret Service
Congress
Lather Bowe
Pather
John Bowe
Waychtedville
Highland County
Fatler Bowe
St. Aloysius
Joe
Jeortemantle
Virginia
Si. Mary's Church
Vol ‘Thompson
The
Frost
Alastta
Uncle Sam
Mineral County
Verdict Won for Wakefield Fire Victim Watkins
Attorney Edgar Millar, returning from Columbus, hailed a verdict in the United States district court awarding George Watkins $2,200 plus interest from April 9, 1906, for damages after his Wakefield house burned in the April 9 fire caused by the railroad railway liability. Millar noted Daily papers and a co counsel from Chillicothe, with J W Mooney of Columbus involved. no higher appeal expected.
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Edgar Millar
Columbus
United States
George Lt. Watkins
Xn, & OW. Railway
Wakefeld
Watkins
Hadeen
Uniweek
Cohen
Chillicatiie
Railway
Afr
Millar
J. W. Mooney
No & Wy
Portsmouth to Open No 1 Lodge in Odd Fellows Hall
A keel of details outlines the creation of Scioto County Lodges with No 1 to be instituted Tuesday night December 35 in Odd Fellows Hall at eight. The plan includes elocution training for teams, sixteen dramatic roles, and a mix of sick benefit and social memberships. Applicants must be examined by Dr Ralph Knowles before Tuesday the 15th and two or more teams are desired.
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Odd Fellows
Hall
Corner Gay
Gallia
Teai
Portsmouth
Nuighbor
Scioto County
Itvand
Number 1
No. 1
Ralph Knowles
East Second Street
Nere
Supreme Lodge
ODD Fellows Hall
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Webb Murden
Middleton
Cecil Miller
Miller
Bigui Tou
Toth
P. Worley
Wheelersburg
Albert Fleming
Ironton
Ovea
Newcomeh Ta Thi Wit ‘Hess
Egam
Wis
Court House
Ife
Tle
Ar. Miller
Carder
Attorne Funk Cails
Gwtness
Courtroon
Batty Boral
Tits Weatre
Aaa
Errne
MR Week
Serenaders
John Dever
Dra. Waderman
Berndt
Thomas McCann
Barden
the Park Hospital
Wakefield
Gay
Gailia
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