W. D. Shepherd On Trial For Life In Germ Murder
A report from Keller Virginia details a manhunt for Earle Wise 21 years old Regro sought after he allegedly shot and killed Justice Bernard LeCato near Eastville. Hounds and depot officers scour fields and woods as the fugitive remains at large, with word spreading across Accomac Northampton and neighboring counties.
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W. D. Shepherd
Keller
Earle Wise
Regro
Justice
Bernard LeCato
Lataway
Eastville
Accomac
Northampton
Explosion damages Capitol Theatre in Charteston West Virginia
A blast believed caused by dynamite blew away the rear of the Capitol Theatre in Charteston. The explosion rattled buildings within two miles and showered pedestrians with glass though no injuries were reported. Owner Charles Middleburg posted a 2500 reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Fire crews arrived minutes after the blast was detected.
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Charteston
W Va
Capitol Theatre
Charles Middleburg
Military Honors To Be Given Gen Wes Mort
Washington reports military honors are planned for Lieut. Gen Wes at his funeral. The services will honor the late general whose career included high command and notable wartime service. Details on location and participan ts are expected from the army.
Indians May Get Two Other Show Players
Salisbury officials floated adding two new outfielders to bolster the team for the King campaign. Alan Mattie and William Johnston, known to Eastern Shore League fans, have prior roles in Parksley and the center garden respectively. Mattie, in 1959, managed Parksley and has been a steady hitter. Johnston is valued for infield depth if needed. The pair joins the pitching and fielding mix as the Indians seek a stronger lineup after a tough loss to Washington College.
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Salisbury Cink Merseine
Poke Whaler
Morris
Michigan
Carrell
Coe
Yale Meets Rival Crews in Eastern Collegiate Match
Yale faces a rival crew in an eastern collegial event described as a key spring contest. The report notes a lineup of rowers and anticipated tactical battles on the river, with emphasis on score and standings in the season.
Spalian Steamship Explodes Injuring Two in Serfehh
A Spalian steamship explosion in Serfehh, Virginia, injures two sailors. Details on cause and condition are scarce as officials investigate the incident. Local authorities assist at the scene and monitor for further danger.
Union Coal Fields Face Idle Period
Wheeling, W Va May 18. Declaring he foresees at least two years of idleness and distress in the Union coalfield of Ohio, C S Albasta, secretary of the Pittsburgh Vein Association, cites April coal shipments and lake traffic. He warns lake navigation may end sooner than expected, with Ohio operators awaiting ICC rate moves for West Virginia and Kentucky shippers and hoping for relief before August 1.
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Wheeling
W Va
Union
Ohie
Ensi
Toledo
Sandusky
Ohio
West, Virginia
X' Albasin
Interstate Commerce Commission
West Virginia
Kentucky
Flying Ebony Sets Derby Pace in Classic
Derby favorite Flying Ebony leads the field under Earl Sande as he pursues the win with Latonia as a backdrop. The 3 Orean cat and Captain end Sen of Jehn figure among the notable contenders in the eight horse field.
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Louisville
Earl Sande
Ebony
Ore
Captain End Sen
Jehn
Ether
Youth to Die for Shooting Grandmother
William Cavalier, 16, of Pottsville, was sentenced to die in the electric chair for shooting his grandmother in her bedroom to steal over $100. The jury recommended death, and a Board of Pardons review is expected. The case sparked debate over motive and justice.
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Pottsville
William Cavalier
Ree
Board of Pardons
Fragmented OCR Summary Card From May 18 Entry
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a May 18 event involving a person or group and a location. The legible words reference a name Janae and a gerund phrase. No clear outcome or full details are recoverable.
Darrow Scores Bryen In Evolution Trial
Clarence Darrow, the famed defense lawyer, opened remarks in the evolution trial as public school teacher Bryan faces charges under the law banning teaching evolution. The case draws strong lines between science and religion with supporters and opponents weighing the implications for education and enlightenment.
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Darrow
Bryen
New York
Clarence Darrow
Dudley Felder
Bee Se
Tenn
Bryan
Lew Bryan
Nere
U S Await Nations Action On Debt Demand Hinges On France
Washington May 18 AP The United States awaits a response from nine European debtor nations on funding arrangements with the American debt commission. France is expected to lead, with Belgian Romania Czechoslovakia Sweden and others preparing proposals as officials seek an orderly plan.
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U. S
Washington
Ramenia
Cecdhe
Lesvie
Europe
Premier Briand to Study Debt Problem
Paria reports on May 16 that Premier Finance Minister Cail is charged with the task of studying the nation's debt problem. The move follows ongoing economic pressures and seeks a plan to stabilize finances.
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Briand
Paria
A. P
Cail
Coast guard movements prompt Gulf coast transfer plan
Disjointed captions report Coast Guard vessels reassigned from Florida stations toward Mobile waters. Officials declined to confirm ship movements amid the late bulletin style notes and regulatory terms.
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Washington
Coast Guard
Gulf Coast
Florida
Edjecest
Mobile
Oficiala
Jinx Tracks Legacy in Family Plot Trial Trialed for Murder
Jinx alleges a vast inheritance from Billie McClintech at death sparked a relatives plot. Judge opened an investigation into the McClintech fortune as authorities probe motives and connections amid a complex inheritance saga in Chicago.
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Billie McClintech
Chicago
A. P.I
McClintech
William Titular Ouret
Meee
T Pomener
Liam Nelses
Tela” Graf Shepherd
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