Roanoke Crime Probe Seeks Suspect in Brutal Assault
Residents and police press for rapid identification of a Black suspect linked to the Shields case in Roanoke last Saturday. A description circulated after two Negroes were detained. one man’s mustache and attire led officers to doubt his guilt, while spurting details from Mrs. Shields’ testimony heighten the search with sightings around Norfork and Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Polfos Suasling
Megia
Bristol
Isselaight
Lee State
Ste
Neuro
Nesto
John
Guy
Jones
Farlure
Shields
Brave Man Rescues Woman After Sleigh Runaway
A dramatic New Year scene on Pennsylvania Avenue ends with George House leaping into danger to seize the sleigh reins. He calms the panicked horse, turns the sleigh, and saves the woman who had been flung from the vehicle. The brave act earns local praise while the woman, later identified only as a deserted lover, leaves without naming him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowal
Pennsylvania Ave
George House
Ation
George
Lee
Georoie
Lyon
Georga
Incendiary remarks ignite labor clash and mob action
Last night workers at Roanoke faced dismissal over incendiary remarks. A mass meeting by white workers led to resolutions barring future employment elsewhere. A crowd pursued Henry Wilburn with intent to lash him. A Bluefield report noted Goldstein Howard praying under arrest and a man claiming $10 found in his vest. Shenandoah and Grove Will residents described public danger as a confrontation unfolded across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Victon
Henry Wilburn
Tom" Hale
R. R. Jones
Hiv Jett
Bruefield
Goldstein Howanl
Bluefield
Shenandoah
O Grove Will
Hagerstown
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promises Broad Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as relief for stomach liver and kidney complaints. It claims effectiveness for poor appetite indigestion dyspepsia constipation kidney ills chills colds and malaria and notes long physician endorsement over 80 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Unclear dispute ends with wedding called off in village affair
A muddled report details a domestic conflict with claims of damages and a wedding plan. The groom, George, abandons the match after family tensions, while another suitor, Frederick, advances with a different bride. Observers note social tensions and local figures in a small village setting.
Bakle Brings Son Howell Tale Home From Typhoid Fight
W. W. Bakle of Fairplay brought his son Howell Tale home from Wheeling after a bout with typhoid fever. Howell has returned but is weak and must walk with a cane, awaiting further relief with aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bakle
Fairplay
Wheeling
Howell Tale
Walt
Visitors Attend Glambersburg Arcanymites Meeting
Visitors from Tayerstown and Hagersfuwy joined Glambersburg Arcanymites last night. Notable attendees included Ta Tk. Mobley W. Schidnecht F. i. Kaltz J. L. Needy M. Ta Starteman D. 1. Gower and others. The group was chaperoned by Mrs Leste Fasnmacht and Mrs 1.2. Lathir. They travelled in Nowh's four horse sleigh to A.B. Marlin in Maugansville for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glambersburg Arcanymites
Tayerstown
Hagersfuwy
Tk. Mobley
W. ©. Schidnecht
F. i. Kaltz
J. L. Needy
Ta Starteman
D. 1. Gower
Av Gaitsiall
Leste Fasnmacht
Mra
Lathir
Harry EB. Baker
Nowh
Lome
A.B. Marlin
Maugansville
Local man suffers facial injury after fall on pavement
A report describes Charles Sniely collapsing on the curb side of a public pavement, striking his nose and injuring his fore, with bystanders noting he appeared shocked and shaken after the fall. The incident occurred during the morning hours, with medical aid summoned to assess his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sni
Tie
Verdict for W M in Joe Murphy damages trial
A jury awarded Joseph Murphy damages of 5000 dollars in a case against W M and associates over injuries alleged from a railway incident. The trial ended with a verdict against the railway party, damages awarded to the plaintiff.
Fragmentary Local Incident Report From Old Paper
A collection of garbled OCR fragments mentions Frank Cunningham, a furniture factory, a public exhibition, a Phoenix fire extinguisher, and a damag ed incident at a Higerstont Bok Hinding Co location. It notes a donation of 288 dollars, a gun incident near Wigleeloun Pocomac, and six dead mallards, all in unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ardinger
Distress Sister Eating Dyspepsia Remedies Mentioned
A historical note describes distress during meals with belching vomiting and stomach pain as symptoms of dyspepsia. It warns that prolonged indigestion becomes harder to cure and mentions Head's Sarsaparilla as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nansen
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Digestive Relief
Mrs. Wilton G. Bannery of Providence reports twenty five years of digestive distress eased after four bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla. She claims relief from cramps burning and stomach distress and credits the medicine with normal sleep and bodily function return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optic 1
Wood
Wiitan G. Bannery
Olney
Providence
K. 1
Hood
Festive Alice Key Serbeat and Tores Herself
A distorted report recounts Alice Key Serbeat’s wild outburst in court as she swears of love and tears her dress to rags. Justice Johnston and Judge Herrman weigh credibility while neighbors listen. arrest threats loom and the dignity of the court is stressed as the case closes amid tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Jonathan
Smith
Herrman
Hoffman
Cora Marmn
Mike
Alice
Johnston
Forlee
Jaellee Lloffinga
Allee
Second Bill Filed for Cora Murrey Divorce
Cora Murrey filed suit for divorce from husband Charles J. Murrey. She claims inability to live with him and cites issues with Victoria Odell and a jail alloy. The filing followed a prior withdrawn petition and an agreement of reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Murrey
Charles J. Murrey
Aneging Cruchy
Hin
Phils
Victoria Odell
Jail Alloy
Weather Similar to Minnesota Says Alderman Knight
Alderman Knight, visiting Hagerstown from Minnesota, notes the weather resembles home with colder spells reaching about 30 degrees below and dry air despite the chill. He is stationed at 200 N Mulberry Street during the stay lasting several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Ald. Knight
Minneso
Hagerstown
Mulberry St. Aly
Knight
Not Bail Placed in Bond Case of Dr Whymper in New York
Dr Whymipes Whymper, arrested in New York for connecting bonus belonging to Mrs Lillie Carlisle, has not yet posted bail. Carlisle asserts he spent sale proceeds on a tour in Broa. His lawyer says Whymper is all right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnel DR. Whemipes
New York
Lillie Carlisle
Grand jury finds bill against Robert Rogers for manslaughter
In Cumberland County Pennsylvania the grand jury returned a bill against Robert Rogers, miner, for manslaughter in the death of John Rigney. The incident occurred when Rodgers, a thirsty engineer, collided with Rigney at a worksite near Onola, Foil, and Ripney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gumberland County
Robert Rodgers
John Rigney
Ōnola
Navy
Rodgers
Foil
Ripney
The Tempest Offered Lectures In New York Talk
Professor Kershner declined a permanent NY teaching post after being invited. New York allocated fifty thousand dollars for a course of free Extension lectures, aimed at public education during this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Shakespeare
Oil Riches Named In Hagerstown Letter
A Baltimore News item notes that Mr P. Wiessing holds 16,000 acres in new oil regions around Taxis. The phrase about his name being cut out suggests a clipped reference in a local blessing or note from Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
P. Wiessing
Baltimore
Democratic Nomination in Fourth Ward For Council
Mentioned candidate J. Bred Lum of 286 Jeffersen Street is backed by a man for the Council. The Democrats in the Fourth Ward nominate a solid fellow, described as a good fellow and kindly regarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bred Lum
Jeffersen St
Submerged Notes From Arcane City Columns
A jumble of names and places references a Steel ceiling, a Gulf of alliances, and a shiny political scene. E B Fisher at 115 West Church Street asks to report in Charlot te. Frank Winder Mish and Louis Mizell are tied to local politics and industry as Green Spring sawmill activity advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Fisher
W. Church Sr
Charlotte
Louis Mizell
Green Spring Purnace
Bovine Tosses Woman in Veiled Street Encounter
A Potomac avenue cow charged at Kate Brown as she rushed home, bucking and tossing her shawl in a frantic chase. Brown narrowly escaped serious injury, aided by bystanders, while the cow’s owner attempted to corral it. Brown fled the scene after the wild fracas, cursing the animal and its kin as it trotted away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joweler Kohler
Potomac Ave
Kate Brown
Wil
Suter Avenue
Kate
Sig
Terra Fiemma
Kate Emai
Pate
Fragmented OCR Item Teases Rail, Animal, and Train Notes
A garbled snippet mentions a pink color description, a two year old roadster horse, and unidentified tools found at Potemse Avenue. Also notes trains will be discontinued and a limited supply of Flinch at a local store, with several unclear proper names and places.
Fires and misadventure haunt a weary pedlar in rugged tale
A wandering pedlar Samuel Smith endures a cold night at Nelson Leamer's when a fire breaks in his bed. Absorbed by warmth, he loses money and clothing, and the blaze damages most of the room. The blaze is fought off by early dawn with the Domes finally overcoming the danger. The report also notes the death of Chas B Benner's 1 month old child from measles and references local property at Roatar Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Smith
Lamuel
Jte
Nelson- Leamer’s
Tisk
Reamer
Nog
Sturamnd
Ly James
Thare
Gig
Denger
Deaq
Chas B. Ani
Mary Benner
Sharpslow
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Tremer Harris
Sirs
Roanolee
Norfolk
Roanske
Harris
Berkeley
Stnd
Reancke
Shielty
Feuetret
Hell At
Railford
Thea Radford Segra
Storey's
Southert Road
Frederick
Rosses
al Adamstead
M Brengle
Rg Helunges
Edward Munday
Frank Cunningham
Furniture Factory
Voth
Mattias
Wrolly Gompany
Caled Long
Long
Phoenix
Ik & CM
Gantz Hotel
Ain 'Poateter
The
Higerstont Bok Hinding Co
Jan Natihine
Dre NT
Sowit
Sie Peoples National
Alexanter Armaiz
Frank Winder Mish
Paw
Plingh
Stovers
Linedal
Mager
Ehnrely
Amedy
Len Dieney
Tsador Rayner
Yarlott
Gfodinwaiula
W. E
Ang Wan
Potemse Ave
Safa Wow-up
NL & W
Burns
Slaim OL Tv
Knodes
Roat'ar Creek
Exeautrix
Daniel Baker
Joseph Futherer
Leb ‘Hors
Potomac
Canis Stovers
ROYAL
Royal Parking
Powdu T CO
Nh Worn
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