Wright Case Sparked by Doubtful Evidence and Injustice Claim
James E Clements, Wright's attorney, denounces the case as judicial murder if Wright is hanged, argues the Commonwealth's testimony is flawed and the victim of questionable identification by Mabel Foster. Also notes that re hearing was before Richmond court and that Carlin plans an independent campaign in Fairfax County while accusing Washington authorities of farmer discrimination at Center Market.
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Virginia Obituary Notices From Norfolk Area
Norfolk area obituary notices list Nortors April S Sirson Smith Godwin a Norfolk native and Confederate veteran of Mahona s Brigade A died at Watkins Springs age seventy three Kate Smith of Caroline County died of spinal affection leaving a husband and several siblings Ernest Stephens formerly of Fairmont died of typhoid pneumonia after a month illness Megri brother of Rev Walher Magri of Richmond died at Lynchburg Sanitarium aged thirty three survived by wife and son
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Norfos
Baston Shore
Solltey
Mahona
Mason Cox
Norfolk
Watkins Springs
Fredericksburg
S—Mies
Kate Smith
John Smith
Caroline County
Ernest Stephens
H S Stephens
Falrmouth
Brainstorm leads to niece elopement charge in Roanoke
A. J. Hoop of Pulaski faced a hearing in Roanoke on accusing his niece Kate White, 19, of being persuaded to leave home for Jamestown. She testified Hoop spoke of a good time, claimed she had a brainstorm, and left with him as husband and wife. They stopped in Roanoke and Lynchburg before Hoop was arrested and later jailed for the grand jury.
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Roanoke
A. J. Hoop
Pulaski
Kate White
Samuel Whitt
Jamestown
Lynchburg
Roop
Longley
Penniless man ends life in Roanoke hotel
Fred Black of Pittsburg committed death by own action in a Roanoke hotel last night by taking carbolic acid after writing a letter to his wife. The coroner's inquest found him penniless, suggesting destitution as the cause of death.
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Fred Black
Pittsburg
Lewis
Bonaparte Loses Suit Over Drain Assessment
Baltimore April 5 Joseph P Merryman pursues 31.00 assessment for drain repairs east of Calvert Street Lafayette Avenue two properties linked to the Attorney General and Merryman. Court observed emergency doctrine, retrial ordered to prove emergency. Merryman seeks 1000 damages. Merryman, aided by Dodd McFarland, faces Paul M Burnett for Bonaparte. Merryman argues he has greater rights than the United States Attorney General in impassioned address.
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Joseph P. Merryman
Charles J. Bonaparte
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Lafayette Avenue
Bonaparte
Teedee
Justice of the Peace
William McCawiey
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Paul M. Burnett
McFarland
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Death of C G Emack in Beltsville Area
Charles By Emack aged fifty one a native of Prince George County and Parkton resident died yesterday afternoon at Locust Grove near Beltsville birthplace of his family He studied at Maryland Agricultural College spent much of his life in farming In 188? he married Marion Rampley Humes widow of George C Humes and moved to Parkton to manage a large dairy farm He was son of the late Albert and Margaret Emack who came from Washington and bought Locust Grove now in the family He is survived by his wife and two stepdaughters.
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George C. Humes
Blbert
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Deserters Arrested Near Richmond and Hagerstown Deaths
Reports from April 5 note Joseph Coxon in Hagerstown Md dying of heart failure at 72 while planning burial beside his wife. Also in Richmond Va deserters Neil Blay and W L Holliday were caught outside city limits changing clothes near a station. William Stewart Herbert longtime Hagerstown Daily News editor died aged 60, survived by one daughter. plus railroad schedule changes and renumbering of trains effective April 7 to 9.
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William Stewart Herbert
Daly Newa
Dorsey Herbert
Col Hutson Indicted Over Militia Funds Misappropriation
Charlestown W Va April 5 Col A S Hutson assistant adjutant general of the State was indicted by the Kanawha County grand jury for alleged misappropriation of militia funds. The amount cited is 3800 for 1905 expenditures. Hutson bond fixed at 13000. arrested and released after furnishing bond.
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Kanawha County
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Court House
Wife beater whipped in public punishment in Baltimore
Special to The Washington Bee reports Saylor Brooks, an isolated man, was convicted of beating his wife and sentenced to two months imprisonment and nine lashes. He was chained to a whipping post in the Baltimore city jail. Deputy Sheriff Heine administered the 81 lashes with a cat-o'-nine-tails, under Sheriff Padgett's supervision. Brooks displayed no distress as the lashes landed, and left smiling. Dr George L Wilkins treated his back afterward.
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Sherif Joseph Heine
Sherif Padgett
George L. Wilkins
Mason and Bryan Indicted for Munich Re fraud conspiracy
Walter A. Mason and Olin Bryan were indicted for conspiring to defraud Munich Reinsurance Co. of 49 950 in March 1906. The case stems from alleged misrepresentations about United Surety Company capital stock. Bail set at 3000 each.
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Commercial and Farmers’ National Bank
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United Surety Company
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Victory for Democrats in Huntington mayoral race
Special to The Washington Post from Huntington West Virginia dated April 5 reports a Democrat victory in the city election. Mayor elect John Ensign defeated Republican Ira Harshbarger by about 100 votes and Democrats also won clerk K L Hamilton and treasurer Virgil Warren. In Morgantown on April 5 complete returns show Republicans nearly swept, winning mayor E N Lucas recorder Frederick Flenniken four of five council seats and school commissioner William H Bailey.
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John Ensign
Ira Harshbarger
K. L. Hamilton
Virgil Warren
Morgantown
E. N. Lucas
Frederick Flenniken
Albert Price
E. G. Donley
Wiliam Shumaker
James S. Shinn
Wesley Ford
William H. Bailey
Tillie Davis Feared Hale in Bristol Case
Bristol, April 4. Ack Hale threatened Sue Davis before her death in Cast Hill Cemetery. Witnesses say she warned she would not return alive if she walked with him. Roy Hale, J. Irby Davis’s killer, is a fugitive. J. & Little, a rival, claims Hale faced gallows.
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Roy Hale
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Bandles
Factions Ready for Compromise in Gubernatorial Race Jones Fielding for Governor
Montgomery County lanterns show Col Spencer C. Jones, of Rockville, favored for the Democratic nomination to succeed Gov Edwin Warfield. Leaders foresee harmony after a previous setback, with Jones visiting New Orleans and plans for a vigorous county primary campaign. County Democrats deem Jones strongest for the governorship.
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Norfolk believes Vancouver arrest holds murder suspect Thurman
Chief of Police Bousch of Norfolk says the Vancouver, British Columbia arrest likely concerns Leo C. Thurman, wanted for a February 1906 murder in Norfolk. Thurman killed W. P. Dolsen and robbed the body, then disappeared. A Vancouver telegram confirms the suspect matches the description and Virginia will seek extradition through Washington to Norfolk.
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Two Men Die From Gas in Saratoga Hotel Room
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore April 5 Charles W. Taylor and Henry Hatch Burch died early morning from illuminating gas asphyxiation in a room at the Saratoga Hotel run by Albert E. Taylor. The coroner ruled accidental death.
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Voter Packets Offer Extra Votes for Advance Payment
An old notice advertises prepaid voting options with extra vote allowances: two dollars yields extra votes, plus seventy five, two hundred fifty, one thousand, and three thousand additional votes offered in advance.
Baltimore Markets Grain and Dairy Summary
Baltimore markets report a dull grain scene with steady hay and butter prices. Wheat and corn show strength in spot and contract quotes, while rye remains firm. butter and cheese stay firm to unchanged as eggs hold steady.
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Bribery charge hits Parkersburg councilman
Special to The Washington. Parkersburg West Virginia April 5 Dr W Monroe a Seventh ward city council member was arrested on a warrant sworn by Richard Wilcox a socialist who says the councilman bought George Palmers vote for 1 during the recent city election Monroe a Republican candidate for Seventh ward to reelect himself was jailed on the charge. A separate item from Hagerstown Maryland notes a warrant for Edward Bowers aged fifty a woodsman accused of attempting to assault a seven year old girl and being unable to locate him. In Salisbury Maryland A N Rogers Walter Wood and W Wilson pleaded guilty in Supreme Court to robbing banks at Mocksville in January 1903 Judge Fred Moore imposed two and a half years on Rogers and Wood and fifteen months on Wilson. The letter is in ill health.
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Dr. W.monroe
Seventh Ward
Richard Wilcox
George Palmer
Dr. Monroe
Washington Post
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Hoffman
Edward Bowere
William Bogen
Derger
Bowers
Waanington Roar
Salisbury
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A. N. Rogers
Walter Wood
Wilson
Supreme Court
Fred Moore
Rogers
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Campaign Subscription Options and Vote Bonuses
The notice lists daily and Sunday options with extra votes: 80, 200, 750, and 2000 bonuses. It shows paid in advance terms for 2, 3, 6, and 12 months with various vote extras. Sunday only options include a 1 year paid in advance with 250 extra votes.
Washington Post Contest Opens for District Residents
The contest invites ladies gentlemen and school children from the District of Columbia city of Alexandria and nearby Virginia and Maryland counties. Residents over fifteen may join with daily ballots starting March 24 through June 30 with 1 vote per day and 5 votes on Sundays. Ballots must arrive within a week of the tenure date and special ballots with extra votes are noted elsewhere. The Post reserves rights to settle disputes withdraw offers from counties with fewer than one candidate and refuse undesirable nominations. In a tie both contestants win. Ballots must be sent prepaid directly to The Washington Post and proxies require approval before July 1 1907.
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