Tragic shooting follows quarrel between husband and wife
A woman was shot to death during a domestic dispute that began with a quarrel between her and her husband. After the confrontation at the home, Johnson pursued the woman with a rifle, wounding her with bullets before fleeing toward Simpson's Creek. Deputies and bloodhounds pursued the killer, and the coroner prepared to hold an inquest.
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Bescarl Martin
Murrea
Frank Jankson
Alver Martin
Hom
Aniinin
Johnson
Howe
Simpson's Creek
Aherns
Fairmont Coat
Short ML
Knox
Coal of Police Départment
Uliveta
Déi
Fan Undertaking
Gorton
Martin Wo‘may
Jolnon He
Man Found Dead in Chicago Laundry
A Canton Ohio man identified as Clarence Wiley, owner of a Canton business, was found dead in a Chicago laundry after reportedly dying in his sleep while staying there. Police believe he died recently and are investigating the circumstances.
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Chicago
Clarence Wiley
Canton
Taft's Stand at Republican State Convention
Columbus March 3 The Republican state convention opened with 4 pm session. Temporary Chairman Gardfeld delivered an address and adjournment was set to morning for credentials and resolutions reports. No major contests expected. Taft likely to stand on a platform outlined if not nominated in Chicago.
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Associated
Columbus
Republcan
Gardeld
Andi
Taft
Chicago
Fatal hammer attack shocks Huntington crime scene
An unknown man entered the Holden home of Steve Pushka and killed Mrs. Pushka by beating her brains out with a hammer. He fatally wounded their four year old son Robbery is suspected after $200 hidden in a team. Pushka was at work when the assault occurred.
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Associated Press
Huntington
Steve Pushka
Holden
Pushka
Beals
Negro murderer electrocuted at New Jersey state prison
George Wilson a Black man was executed by electric chair at the state prison for the December murder of Frederick Romer and his daughter in Trenton New Jersey. Gill qualified Tuesday as guardian of Bernading Gill infant daughter of Thomas B Gill Jr and deceased posting bond of one hundred dollars with R BR Gill safety.
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Rene Trenton
N. J
George Wilson
State Prison Today
Frederick Romer
Thomas & Gin
Bernading Gill
Thomas B. Gill, Jr
BR. Gill
Kanawha Committee Upheld in Its Action
In Terre Haute Indiana on March 3 the annual district meeting of United Mine Workers District No 11 which covers 19 000 Indiana miners upheld the committee action. The scale question was not weakened by the vote and the tellers reported re election of President Van Horn Vice President Curry and Secretary Treasurer Fox.
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Autogifted Press
Terre Haute
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Indiana
van Horn
Curry
Fox
State Central Committee Denies Scherr Petition on Primary
The State Central Committee refused to grant A C Scherr’s petition challenging Kanawha county GOP plans for a gubernatorial primary. The meeting at the Watdao hotel followed Scherr’s protest against Kanawha county action. The primary is set for next Saturday in Kanawha county per the county committee.
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State Central Committee
A. C. Scherr
Kanawha County
Republican Executive Committee
Arnold
Kanawha
Chiairman
Harry C. Woodyard
Spencer
C. P. Light
Martineburg
E.W. Martin
Aa ‘Hog
Spring millinery opening draws shoppers to Mrs Krohme store
An opening day in Clacksburg for Mrs M E Krohme on Third Street attracted a large crowd of ladies and shoppers. The store showcased wide hat selections including widows, blues, and rose tones with several featured styles and rhinestone trims. Souvenirs were given, and the event received warm congratulations from staff and attendees.
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Clacksburg
M. EK. Hlavk-Krohme
Third Street
Altea
Mine Krolme
Eason
Sergeant Lawson Returns from the Philippines Pass
Sergeant J. N. Lawson, a former Clarkalong resident, arrives from the Philippines after four years with Company E of the Seventh Cavalry. He is on an 82 day pass and will enter the Navy afterward. Lawson also served in China during his four years.
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J. N. Lawson
Clark Along
Philippines
United States Army
Seventh Cavalry
Navy
Lawson
Ching
Police hold suspects in Shippy case turmoil
Police detain Isadore Maron and Olga Averbuch along with several associates in the attempted agitation tied to Chief Shippy. Arrests include Lazarus Averbuch’s acquaintances as investigators probe anarchist meetings and ties to the earlier Avontieh shooting.
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Chicago
Shippy
Isadore Maron
Lazarus Averbuch
Olga Averbush
Asshilant
Howard Berman
William D. Blegel
Colbiers
Tonoius Karl-imicro
Maron
van Averbuch
Bin
Olga Averiuch
Herselt
Feoks
Austria
Vienna
Indictments Link Rail, Lumber Firms In Rebates Case
Federal grand jury returns indictments charging the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad Company with granting rebates and the Chapman and Dewey Lumber Company of Kansas City with accepting rebates. A citizens meeting in the Industrial addition at a Howard Street schoolhouse is set for Thursday March 5 at 7 30 to plan sidewalks for the town.
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Associated Pro
ST. Louis, Mo
Maletmente
St. Louis
Industrial Addition
Amall School House
Howard Street
Salary bill renamed to County Compensation Act in Charleston filing
The county Salary Bill was pasted by both branches and changed to the County Compensation Bill after conference committee approval. Attorney General Clark warned about missing itemized expenditure reports tied to the Virginia Gene case as Weston asylum appropriation faced gubernatorial veto. The bill moves to the House after Senate passage.
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Charleston
Clark
Virginia
Wnn
Senate
Judes Adenis
House
Jackson
Unknown man killed in railroad yard shooting near Memphis
An unknown man was shot and killed in the Memphis railroad yards during a morning incident. The victim was reportedly the son of a prominent Mansfield contractor, traveling south with Harry A. Shumalesi of Pittsburgh. Details remain unclear as police investigate.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mar
Charlee F. Tiles
Mansfield
gOhio
Wan
Gad
Sim
Mansfes
Harry A. Shumalesi
Pitue|burg
Kane Infant Dies of Pneumonia in Lynch's Binge
Eva Kane, ten months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Kane of Lynch's Binge, died Monday from pneumonia. The burial and funeral arrangements were planned by relatives in the local church.
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Eva
Atte
Edward Kane
Lynch
Men Escape In Darkness Shoot Teen On Mt Clare Rail Yard
A sixteen year old, George Adama Jr., son of Superintendent George Adama, was shot in the abdomen while walking toward church near Mt Clare. He was taken to St Marys Hospital in critical condition as police seek two unknown drunken assailants seen fleeing along the railroad track after the 9 o'clock incident.
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Thomas Adame
George Adama
Mershall
Mt Clan
St Mary's Hospital
Dari
Young Adama
Blavide
Tim
Ange
St. Marys Hospital
Sega
Sas
Young Adams
Itla
Mt. Glare
Murderer May Be Insane Fellow in Cordicott Case
Prosecutor Mower has gathered evidence in Stringtown area near West Virginia, where Benjamin Swiger suspects a mentally irresponsible killer connected to Ted Williams and Nan Wright Crawford. The case centers on alleged deed transfers and a past violent act by Williams.
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Mark
West Virginia
Ted
Wiliams
Benjamin Swiger
Mower
Row County
Stringtovem
Nam Crawford
William
Swiger
Tuba
Seiger
Crawford
Butte
Nan Wright
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