Bluebeard Hoch the Notorious Wife Murderer Hanged
The notorious wife murderer Johann Hoch was executed by hanging at 4:34 p.m. after delays and legal maneuvers including a habeas corpus petition and appeals. Hoch, said to have married multiple times across several states, faced the gallows in Chicago amid contested claims of due process and conflicting medical testimony.
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Bluebeard
Johann Hoch
Toe
Ling
Criminal Court
United States Court
Whitman
Healey
Kenesaw M. Laneis
Hoch
Landis
Tudge Laniis
Horrweiler
Germany
Bingen-On-The-Rhine
Jacob Schmitt
United States
Martha Steinbrecher
Ry Rankin
Ming le
Marsh Hertzfield
Mary Hoch
Wheeling
W. Va
Bartell
Cincinnati
Julia Dose
Ham- 0
Anna Goehrke
St. ‘Gii
Mary Becker
Marie Welckera
Anid
Colonial Scenes Seen At Broaddus
The Broaddus girls dressed in colonial garb planned to surprise the boys at dining tables with Martha Washington style hair and formal seats. The boys arrived in rank wearing three cornered hats with patches on their faces, powdered hair, and old style fashions. Impromptu speeches by Prof Howant Miss Caroline Andrews and Miss Stewart marked a festive, merrymaking event.
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Broaddus
Martha Washington
Prof
Howant
Caroline Andrews
Stewart
Ohio Senate probes Thuniston County public funds
The Ohio Senate committee opened an inquiry into county officers. First hearings focused on deposits of county money in banks. Witness Guy Mallon, a former Cincinnati Trust president, said banks held about 100000 in county funds and paid the treasurer two percent interest.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio Senate
Thuniston County
Barks
Guy Mallon
Cincinnati Trust Company
George B. Cox
Gericke Resigns From Boston Symphony Orchestra
Wilhelm Gericke resigns as conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra effective at the end of the season. The move follows ongoing discussions about leadership and programming. Gericke began with the ensemble in the 20th century era and will be remembered for expanding repertoire.
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Associated Pres
Boston
Mass
Wilhelm Gericke
Bestim Symiphety
Heremif
Book reception at Broaddis Institute noted as pleasant event
A local book reception at Broaddis Institute drew teachers and guests into a cordial gathering. Miss Mabel Stewa Willie Lawson Gail Dorsey and Mr Leo Williams contributed performances on the piano as sixty volumes from the work The World were added to the library.
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Broaddis
Mabel-Stéwa Willie
Lawson
Gail Dorsey
Leo Williams
Qealty
Browidas
West Virginia Sons of Revolution elect officers at Wheeling meet
At the annual meeting in Wheeling officers were elected: President Dr Frank DeMoyne Hupp, Vice President Joseph Moreland Morgantown, Secretary and Registrar Fr C Cox, Treasurer Charles W Hart Mathoburg. A slate of managers includes Dr W Baird and others. Henry Haymond of Charburg was authorized to handle legislation at the next legislature.
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Sons of Revolution of West Virgi
Wheeling
Frank DeMoyne
Hupp
Joseph Moreland
Morgantown
Fr C. Cox
Charles W. Hart
Mathoburg
W Baird
R. J. Rew
Mexican Veterans Visit Roosevelt
Washington February 23 Mexican War Veterans met in session addressed by Brigadier General Geof D. Davis Judge Advocate General TU Major Chaplain C Ga pPierce and Representatives Garrett Hughes. Davis urged a national government to honor fallen soldiers and pass resolutions. Hughes encouraged strong leadership and warned of rising casualties amid reelections. The gathering adjourned to seek a meeting with President Roosevelt.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Association
Geof D. Davis
C. GapPierce
Artillery
United States Army
Garrett
Tennessee
Hughes
West Wirginia
Davis
Remedy Company Makes Big Shipment
The Sayre Medicine company reports a large shipment and rapid startup progress as production lines go into operation this week. Local observers note the firm plans further dispatches and expanded distribution to Parkersburg and nearby towns.
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Remedy Company
Reception at Wallis Home Celebrates Washington Event
A brilliant afternoon social at the palatial West Pike street home of Mr. and Mrs. B S Wallis drew about 150 guests from 4 to 6 pm. Decoration featured vast flags and patriotism with elaborate dining displays. Guests wore black silk and lace, while refreshments were served by Mrs Laura Day and others.
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B.S. Wallis
West Pike Street
George Washington
S. Wallis
W. T. Wallis
Harry Wade
Laura
Mary Lofvitz
Ebsey
TS. Wale
Neiowe Weatevir
B. Cowie
E. Bui
Washington
Costuuss
Leo
Thie Mart
Hepburn Rate Bill Reported Favorably by Senate Panel
Senate committee on interstate commerce reported the Hepburn rate bill without amendment after debate. Meeting adjourned to 2 PM amid minor amendment discussions while the House member from Mississippi backed a resolution on conditions in his state coal industry related to national controls.
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Aspeiaful Free
Washington
Athens
Senate
Deligorat
Huy
Interstate Commerce
Elkins
Hous Williamt
Mississippi
West Virginia
Senaté
Bridgeport Men Honor Aid Society Banquet
Bridgeport community event honors the Ladies Aid Society of the First Church with music by Harry Hardin and Mike Russell. Prizes awarded to Mrs. John Sutton and Mrs. Charles Pell. Dinner served at 10:30 and attendees praised the society’s rapid growth and future plans.
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Aid
Brep
Harry Hardin
Mike Myra Russell
John Sutton
Charles Pell
Ladies' Aid Society
Bridges
Alfeir
Rand & J. Brown
LE. Stout
Mint M. Silcott
Sophia Benedum
W.A. Batten
Fy ¥. Rusell
E. 0. Russell
M Golden
Oratorical Contest At Lost Greek Society Held
The Opet annual contest of the Grant Uistret oratorical society was held in Taket Credk hall with largely mixed attendance. Prizes ranged from one dollar to five dollars in gold as judges awarded for subjects including The Evolution of Our Republic and Shall We Give Up the Union.
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Opet
Grant Uistret Oratorical Society
Wwe
Prissap WE Martin
Aicily
Ollawei
Hattie Holmes
Miss Blanelve
Stomine
Benedict Art
Urey Davis
Hinzman
Ransel Termine
Benedict Arnold
Tsuch
Rikaes
Sundhine
Presmont
Otis W
Arrest Here for Theft Involving Don Salagatti
Morgantown resident Don Salagatti formerly taught at a local college was arrested here Thursday afternoon. He is charged with stealing 615 from Jim Thy Am Tal Jon at West Virginia Vortle Works, after an alleged plan with an associate to buy two Elknett items for 30 dollars or 15 dollars each. Deputy Sheriff Parker transported Salagatti to jail after the arrest.
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Bleais Balagsth
Morgantown
Talen Bank
Jim Thy Am Tal Jon
West Virginia Vortle Works
Don Salagatte
Elciine
Ange
Saligatti
Salagatt Weliver
Mer Parker
Salagatti
Parker
Funeral of Edward Harrington
The funeral of Edward Harrington will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at his residence 74 Mulberry Street. Rev. MeDriel will officiate. Family members from Arnold, Pa, and East Pittsburgh will attend alongside James Tona Wella from New York. A procession from local lodges and Eagles is planned. Burial will be at the I. O C. F. cemetery. Harrington was formerly employed at the Automatic Times factory.
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Edward Harrington
Plac
Tig Tates
Mulberry Étniet
Hewce MeDriel
Mir
Williassene
Samuel Williaa
Distillery Fire Rumors Reach Valmont and Utbsrithene
A damaged clippings fragment reports a distillery fire affecting Valmont and nearby districts. It mentions Ros Hayes and a street scene with unclear details about timing and cause amid noisy handwritten OCR artifacts.
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Valmont
Ros
Hayes Valley
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Supreme Court of the State
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Roosevel
Sayre Medicine Company
Tie Legertt
Oder
Gr. Ove
Bridgeport
Ladies Aid Society
Marguerite Wier
Mesuenie Steet
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