Missing child sought as woman hides with allotment case
Richmond report says Charles D. Torkhardt searches for his five year old Ruth believed held by a woman named Josie Russell. Detectives shadow a Washington house where the child may be kept while authorities pursue a controversial custody claim stemming from a criminal assault charge against the father. The Childs Home Society of Virginia, which previously possessed the child, declines further comment as a nationwide appeal circulates with a reward for information leading to the child's recovery.
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Richmond
Charles D. Torkhardt
Ruth
Josie Russell
Ohio
Uyon
Lockhardt
Tomighnut
Hey
Che Cid
Che Claldreas Elome Society of
Virginla
Taehiirat
Charles Loch
Defeat After Twenty Years In Municipal Vote
A fragmented report notes a July joint session setting 20 municipal seats for election. It mentions an older official, Kevan, who defeated colleagues for the post of collector, with Smith serving as a figure in the contested results.
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Um Boad
Alermen
Connery
Pmepal
Om Wf Kevan
Wol Sant Cin Vie Fice
Election Fraud Indictment Filed in Washington County Court
Two men from Whiteaton face indictments for alleged interference in a local election. They were brought before a magistrate and Judge Hutton ordered they remain held pending a trial in Washington County Virginia.
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Onder
Washington County
Sol Oyite
Fristol
Waonaston County
Hutton
Indicted: Two WV Women Face Murder Charges
Kanawha County grand jury indicts two women for first degree murder of their husbands. Bertha Aleure accused of shooting her husband, Policeman Tom Muary. Cora Pedu charged with killing her husband Lesio Bedu Suffolk. Additional notices of marriages and obituaries follow in this late April report.
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West Virginia
Washington Poat
Charleston
Wva
Kanawha Criminal Court
Bertha Aleure
Tom Muary
Tha Ely
Cora Pedu
Lesio Bedu
Invitations to Washington D C Church Spark Conference Debate
The Maryland annual conference of the Methodist Protestant Church debated free entertainment for conferences and heard Thomas J Wilgen from Rhode Island Avenue Church invite the next session to meet at his church in Washington D C He stressed no costs for hospitality and sought broad understanding of the purpose The assembly also paved the way for appointing an endowment secretary for Western Maryland College to replace the late Rev A D Melvin and encouraged raising the endowment from about 2000 to 4000 dollars.
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Sgeele
Washington
Baltimore
Sesson
Maryland
Methodist Protestant Church
Thomas J. Wilgen
Washington, D. C
Rhode Island Avenue Church
Wison
Ims Church
Wastern
Maryland College
A'D Melvin
Jeads
Tts
Bay Shore Court Condemnation Move Reaches Stage
In Norfolk Virginia Bay Shore Railway receivers win a preliminary step in condemnation actions to obtain fee simple title to the Bay Shore track from Norfolk to Ocean View. Justice overruled a motion to quash and set ten days for answers as bidders prepare for the coming auction.
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Norfolk, Va
Charles JL Borr
F D Zell
Philadelphia
Bay Shore Railway
Bay Shore Terminal Company
Norfolk
Ocean View
Chesapeake Bay
Messrs Bar, Zell, and Associates
New York
Bay Shore
Consolidated Turnpike Company
Preparations for Second Trial of Rufus Soehntton
Richmond April 5 Special to The Washington. Commonwealth's Attorney Louis O Wendenbure of Hearne County, after talks with Attorney Henry B English and Judge Beott, set the date for the second trial of the negro Rufus Soehntton charged with criminal assault on Ruth Finchbeck on April 1. Johnston was convicted at the previous trial and sentenced to death. new evidence was found after the sentence. English cites compassion for the allegedly innocent defendant, insisting Johnston is the victim of mistaken identity.
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Richmond
Common Wealth
Louis O Wendenbure
Hearne County
Henry B Englis
Beott
Rufus Soehntton
Ruth Finchbeck
Johnston
Presbus
Mine ordered closed pending state safeguards approval
A West Virginia court issued a preliminary injunction against the Elm Grove Company ordering its mine closed until it complies with state mine safety laws. Judge Harvey of the Circuit Court granted the injunction as the first use of the law in ten years, noting the company had failed to implement required safeguards.
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West Virginia
Washington Post
Wheelie
W Wa
T'pen
Mnap Actor’s Office
Harvey
Circuit Court
Elm Grove
Removal of Seaboard Offices May Move to Atlanta
Seaboard Air Line directors did not decide on moving its general offices from Portsmouth Virginia at yesterday’s meeting. Rumor said a transfer was proposed and Atlanta Georgia has been named as a possible destination. A separate Washington report notes a separate labor proposal from Joseph Hepner to the mill workers union, offering a nine hour day, overtime, and holiday recognition in return for rescission. Court of Appeals proceedings from Annapolis include several cases and dismissals at different Baltimore courts.
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Seaboard Air Line
Portsmouth
Atlanta
Washington
Richmond
Joseph Hepnert
Sash, Deor, and Blind Manufacturers’ Association
Unwn
Annapolis
Court of Appeals
Alert N. Horner
Jonepatna Nitsch
Baltimore City
Charles ‘P Gottier
United Railwave and Electric ‘Company of Baltimore
Baltimorely Court
John E. Kelly
George J. Kelly
Mars A Murphy
Superior Court
Bristol bigamist seeks governor pardon for James Nelson
Special to the Washington Post from Yachmond Virginia April . Mayor Bruce of Bristol calls on Gov Swanson to urge a pardon for James Nelson who is serving a three year term for bigamy. Nelson did not know he had a wife at the time of marriage and had borne a good reputation. He has already served two years.
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Washington
Lineman’s Fall Fatal in Elkton on 35-Foot Pole
A Diamond State telephone lineman William Hitch ens, age 30, fell from a 35 foot pole in Elkton on Monday afternoon and died later that night at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore from his injuries. He was employed by The Pesuingon co. and resided in the area.
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Pesuingon Co
Elkton
William Hitchens
Diamond State
Editon
Johns Howkins Hospital
Baltimore
Fall May Prove Fatal in Teardown Accident
Special to The Western Detailing Pyros reports a laborer in Farewell Virginia near Parsvamive was tearing down an old building when a fall of about twenty feet inflicted injuries likely to prove fatal. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon as workers attempted dismantling the structure, with authorities investigating the scene and nursing staff attending the injured man at the local infirmary.
Flower Carnival to Open in May at Alexandria Armory
Alexandria Lodge of Elks plans a ten day flower carnival beginning May 14 at the Alexandria Light Infantry Armory. prizes include a $1,000 automobile and a handbuilt launch. event aims to raise funds to pay off Elks Hall indebtedness with broad community support and generous donations from members and local ladies groups.
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Washington Fost Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Alexandria Lodge of Elks
Sumas
John Reed
George Unser
Marshall Jones
M. Moris
Samuel Bendheim
George L Simpson
Lows C Burley
Dial
Dalle
Smoot
Ties Gene
Rat
Zora Hat
Pitegerald
LM. Hil
Bes
Offutt Likely Elected Mayor in Rockville Without Opposition
Rockville voters head to the May election to choose a mayor and four councilmen. Mayor Hattersly W Calbott appears unlikely to seek re election, making Thomas Offutt the favored candidate after long service on the town council. Other names considered for council seats include Bready Warfield Burdette Reading Pumphrey Robertson Ludane Dalbey Dangan. The last contest centered on the electric railroad. this year appears less contentious.
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Washington Post
RotknMe
Thomas Vinnon
John B Brewer
Williams
Morgan
Hattersly W .Calbott
Lee Offutt
David A. Bready
Robert C Warfield
Willi B Burdette
Talbott
Oftust
Messrs Bready
Warfitid
Burdette
Joseph Reading
William R Pumphrey
Clifford J. Robertson
Stephen B. Luddane
Albert 5. Dalbey
John L. Dangon
Democratic ticket wins West Virginia municipal election
Special dispatch reports Central City West Virginia local election results led by William Sieber becoming mayor. In St Marys Richard Bolard was reelected mayor by six votes on the good government ticket. Democrats also won posts for recorder and council seats in First and Second wards while a Prohibition ticket ran.
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Central City
W. Va
William Sieber
Cumberland
Richard Bolard
St Marys
W Va
Fela
W. F.warner
Recorder
Willams and Seipp
Two Men Die by Hanging from Bedposts in Baltimore
In Baltimore two men, Jacob Dornbusch of Locust Point and Justus Daetnich of Canton, ended their lives by hanging from bedposts in the last twenty four hours. Dornbusch, 69, at 104 Hubert Street, despondent over illness, and Daetnich, 40, an invalid for about a year, shared similar motives.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Jacob, Dornbusch
Locust Point
Haubert Street
Justus Dietneh
Wiliam Steinbach
Dillon Street
Canton
Cen
Dornbusch
Daetnich
Woman Loses Over Fourteen Thousand In Baltimore
Emma Slagle of 1818 East Baltimore Street reports she lost 14366 dollars in a brown paper package while walking to a broker yesterday afternoon. She asks for its return, noting she is an orphan with notable real estate. She stopped for errands and the money vanished en route to her destination.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Emma Slagle
East
Baltimore Street
Misa! Slagle
Henry Slagle
Investigation Opens Into Shortage in Henrico County
Grand jury in Henrico Circuit Court, Richmond, begins probing shortages in the accounts of former county treasurer William J. Yode. Judge Carter Scott and Commonwealth's Attorney Wendenburg outline a full inquiry to reveal fraud or clear the former official, with several days expected. Jurors review expert accountant reports as part of the process.
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Ron Richmond
Henrico Chrcuit
William J. Yodé
Carter Scott
Commonwealth
Wendenburg
BeraHin
Missing Three Weeks Yank Chesterfield Man In Dinwiddie Visit
Joe Williams of Chesterfield County vanished three weeks ago after leaving a saw mill to visit friends in Dinwiddie County. He crossed the Appomattox River by ferry near Eaton Mills. His coat was found on the Chesterfield side. whether he drowned or was foully treated remains unknown.
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Specter
Drummer Sells Temple Temptations in Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia April 5 Rob inson a Baltimore whisky salesman failed to remit funds and resorted to selling his temples. He was arrested and confessed to Judge Day ton who sentenced him to thirty days in jail and a $100 fine plus costs.
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Washington Harn
Wheeling
W. Va
T. & Robinson
Baltimore
United States
Dayton
Democratic State Convention Set for Greensboro July 3
Greensboro selected as site for the next Democratic State convention on July 3 with F. M. Simmons as chairman. Asheville received 29 votes to Greensboro's 31 in the selection process. Officers to be nominated include one corporation commission member and sixteen Superior Court judges to be chosen by judicial conventions. A separate notice reports Thomas A. McCraw sentenced to twenty years for murdering his mother-in-law, Mary A. Wright, in October after pleading guilty to second-degree murder.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Democratic State Executive Committee
United States
F. M. Simmons
Greensboro
Asheville
Corporation Commission
Sneelatta
Washington Post
Wilmington
Thomas A. McCraw
Mary A. Wright
Fouryearold struck and killed by tram in Suffolk
Suffolk Virginia April 5 a four year old daughter of George Babb was struck by a northbound Atlantic Coast Line tram at Nurney's swing near noon and killed instantly. This is the father's second child killed at that location in two years.
Warfield Vetoes Suffrage Move and Garrett County Liquor Bill
Governor Warfield plans to veto a local Ellicott City election law bill and a Garrett County liquor bill targeting one roadhouse keeper, Frederick Reis. The veto follows Poe amendment concerns and district voters may decide the issues. The Shannon Differential Bill also faces executive action, aiming to curb discriminatory differential practices by rail carriers toward Maryland mines.
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Shannon
Washington Post
Annapolis
Warfield
Ellicott City
Hillcott City
Frederick Reus
Reis
Dr Morrison Admitted Tax Fraud Ties in West Virginia Trial
sensational trial in New Martinsville reveals Dr B B Warreun admitted in 1903 to tax bill increases from 12 to 17 dollars and later acknowledged duplication of credits totaling several hundred dollars. prosecutors claim receipts and duplicate bills caused losses over 12000 dollars as cross examination collapses his defense. case adjourned after prostrating testimony from the physician once town tax collector.
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Ipeeral
Washington
Wheeling
W. Va
B&b Warreun
New Martinsville
Knoxville
Tenn
Leesburg Election Ordered For Water Works Bond Issue
The Circuit Court orders a town election in Leesburg on May 1 to decide issuing $30,000 in bonds for a waterworks system. A prior similar vote two years ago approved bonds but was struck down by the court and not acted on. Opposition cites tax impact and town finance concerns.
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Washington Post
Leesburg
Honda
Dwellling House Dynamited in Lexington Mass
An attempted dynamite explosion damaged a woollen dwelling in North Lexington early today. One corner of the house and a stone sill were wrecked. No injuries reported though Italians slept inside. Frederik Deifing, his wife, three children, and four Italian lodgers occupied the home. Police found a stack of dynamite beneath the corner with a fifteen foot fuse. No suspect identified.
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Lexington
Mass
Frederik Deifing
Eastman Johnson Dead Portrait Painter of National Fame
New York April 5 renowned portrait painter Eastman Johnson died suddenly at 80 Fifth Street after sitting in his chair and smoking He painted figures such as Webster Adams Longfellow Sumner Arthur Harrison and others He opened a New York studio in 1868 and was elected an academician in 1860 His career spanned Washington Boston Düsseldorf The Hague and Paris with notable portraits of ex presidents and industrial leaders.
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Charleston
Olingis Republican Association elects new officers
The Olingis Republican Association held a formal meeting in Ruges House approving reports from retiring officers and committees. Alma Hage, Alfred Landatzom, and John Burke a were elected to membership. H Stone Jackson was named president with BH. H Martin as vice president and other officers listed. Isaac RR Hutt Jr of Chicago was elected chairman of the advisory board. a social followed.
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McNemara
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Ly Rakire
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Tariff Revision Likely in Near Future Says Speaker Cannon
East Liverpool Ohio April 8 Speaker Cannon writes that a tariff revision is certain but not in this session. He notes Republicans face pressure to change as popular demand grows and states he will push it in the not distant future. Ohio Brewers to Fight Aiken Bill in Sandusky. The National Brewers Association backs a court challenge to the new Aiken bill, shifting liquor tax from 350 to 2000 annually, per John Stang official of the national group.
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Washington Post
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Ohio
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Knowles, Taylor & Knowles Pottery Company
W. Edward Wells
United States Potters’ Association
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Goodwin Pottery Company
Congress
Republican Party
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National Brewers’ Association
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Boy Killed by Kick on Maryland Farm
Special to The Washington Post reports twelve year old Bruce Creamer son of John Srey of Glen died yesterday from injuries after being kicked by a colt on his father’s farm Monday evening. Also Walter Amils, twenty three, a Baltimore and Ohio railroad worker, was killed last week near Piedmont by falling from a train. other injuries and crushed legs noted.
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