Riot in West Virginia election ends with gunfire and glass shattering
In Washington Post huntingun, W Va, an election riot outside city hall left four men seriously injured and about forty shots fired. Deputies clashed with police and Republican supporters as arrests were attempted, breaking plate glass worth over $1,000. Several injured include Deputy Nash and Deputy Adkins, with others unnamed. The city’s political struggle between Democrat majorities and Republican opposition sparked the violence.
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Washington Post
Huntingun
W. Va
Apple
Degro
Burt Koster
Toirsty Nash
Citizens' Party Victory Prompts Debate on Grants and Hotels
In Morgantown West Virginia the Citizens' party won by large majorities over Republicans amid municipal race victors. AUF elected mayor, with a slate of Citizens' candidates prevailing on council. The result signals possible passage of the hotel tax or grants and hints at shifts in local governance and policy.
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W. Va
Hauer Hernses
Auf
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Folten Wes
AL T. Demoff
Comelimen
Citimens’ Party Cadidates
Hyde. Swisher
J. J. Jona Smith
C. L. Keay
AL G. Baker - Hayes
John Idare
R. Alen
A Lan
OM. Samisen
A. J. Hare
Brown
Buried in National Flag at Edith Turner Funeral
Edith Turner who died of morphine overdose was interred at Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk. Rev J B Merritt led the service as her sailor sweetheart Joseph Anderson stood by, using a national flag as her shroud. Dr Charles R McKimmie faced acquittal in the morphine sale case.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Edith Turner
St. Vincent de Pauls
Elmwood Cemetery
J. B. Merritt
Seamen's Bethel
Joseph Anderson
Anderson
Charles R. McKimmie
Gay Bryan
Woman in murder case jolts Norfolk inquest delay
Norfolk officials opened a coroner's inquest into the death of Howard E. Sivills after he was shot by Alexander Read Jr during a Tuesday night row. Commonwealth's Attorney Tilton asked to defer until Saturday as the beta man’s father was set to testify. A woman tied to the tragedy is named as the principal witness at the hearings.
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Norfolk
Howard E. Sivills
Alexander Read, Jr
Commonwealth
Tilton
Smus
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Hedd
Redd
Confessed On Gallows At Fayetteville Hangings
Walter Partridge, an eighteen year old negro, was hanged at the county jail after a February 1 assault on Mrs. Lillie Ida Hales. The neck broke on the drop but the knot slipped, causing death by strangulation. He remained conscious and repeated his confession after the fall.
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Fayetteville
WN. C
Walter Partridge
Superior
Lillie Ida Hales
Minister Denies Culpeper School Flogging Claims
In Culpeper Virginia Rev J W Ware fights published claims about his son Kennards punishment at a local school He says the denomination did believe in revivals and argues the whipping occurred after a written excusal note was seen The incident involved disputed procedures and a disruption of class work during the revival period.
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Kennard
Culpeper School
Ware
Virginia obituaries and travel offer in Roanoke edition
Roanoke report lists Michael T. Dolan foreman of bridge masonry at Norfolk and Western who died aged 58, plus several Virginia obituaries: Wiley Maiden son of Rev. and Mrs. G A Maiden of Radford, Mrs Folly Moore and William Ellis of Louisa County, Mrs Susan Fuget of Stafford County, William Robertson of Pittsylvania County. Also travel promotion for Pacific coast excursion rates from Chicago via Union Pacific and Northwestern Line, Pullman cars, $7.00 double berth, inquiries to R M Johnson Philadelphia.
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Michael T. Dolan
Norfolk and Western
Radford
Wiley Maiden
G. A. Maiden
Emory and Henry College
Tarewell
Folly Moore
William T. Moore
Stafford
Innese
Chatham
William Robertson
Pittsylvania
Qak
The
Pacific Coa
Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
R. M. Johnson
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
Full State Ticket to Be Put Up and Organization to Be Perfected
Richmond April reports state Republican leader Campbell Slemp forecasts widespread efforts to win Virginia offices in the November election. He leans toward Judge L Ta Lewis as likely governor candidate and predicts a full state ticket, aiming to dominate the legislature. Bascom Slemp leads as a strong organizer. the legislation slate includes new candidates, with focus on the Ninth District. Willis C Pulliam announces for the House of Delegates amid a surge of young entrants statewide.
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Richmond
Campbell Slemp
L. Ta. Lewis
Col. Slemp
Martin
Col. Glemp
Bascom Slemp
State Republican Committee
State Couurt of Appeals
Stafford G. Whittle
J. W. G. Blacone
Accomac County
Willis C. Pulliam
Manchester
House of Delegates
Suttaat
Sues Editor for Libel in West Virginia Case
State Senator Samuel Montgomery of Preston County sues Lamar C. Powell and Fairmount Publishing for 25000 dollars in Marion County Circuit Court for libel over a disparaging remark about Senator Marshall. Powell calls Montgomery a dog Fido and says the suit is free advertising. In Baltimore, James P. Cahill is found guilty of second degree murder for killing his wife and wounding another.
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Washington Post
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Faimount West Virginian
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Senate
Randolph Suilaker
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Dr Shoop’s Restorative Stomach Nerve Remedy Offer
An advertisement claims Dr Shoop s Restorative heals stomach trouble by acting on nerves rather than the stomach itself. It touts a free trial offer of a dollar’s worth of remedy and a set of free books on related health topics, urging readers to write for orders and details.
Lang Uses Habeas Corpus In West Virginia Abduction Case
William C. Lang sought a court intervention to wed Margaret McBee after her father Sylvester McBee barred the union. With a minister present and a police officer, the couple faced barricaded doors as Lang filed habeas corpus to secure the bride’s release. Both are of legal age.
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Margaret McBee
Sylvester McBee
Long
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Jail for Militiamen In Norfolk Armory Theft Case
Joseph Kentress William Prempert and James Daye of Company B Seventy first Virginia Regiment were sentenced to six months in jail each after pleading guilty to breaking into the regimental armory and stealing many military shirts Judge Hanckel handed down the sentences Prempert initially sought a jury trial but then pled guilty and accepted six months During trial state witness J W Pennilly testified Ed Arnold tried to influence his testimony and Arnold was arrested and jailed until tomorrow
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Ed Arnold
Arnold
Baltimore Jury Awards 415000 in Breach Suit
In Baltimore on April 6 Miss Rose Hutzler won 415000 damages against tailor Aaron Rosenstein in a breach of promise suit. Judge and attorneys sparred over verdict size as the jury delivered the verdict after brief deliberation, declaring it sufficient vindication for the plaintiff.
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Aaron Rosenstein
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Sheriff Resigns Sheriff Post for Railroad Life
SHERIFF RESIGNS OFFICE Prefers Old Work on Railroad to a County $7,000 Position Wheeling W V a April 6 Sheriff Thomas Smith of Lewis County has resigned to resume his passenger conductor job on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad After thirty years in railroading he found the sheriff’s routine unsatisfactory and his passion for rail life proved stronger Politicians are amazed at his $7 000 annual berth return
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Eyman
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Methodist Mbpiscopal Church
Washington Post
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W. Wva
Thomas Smith
Lewis County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Distress at Sea as Allan Green Narrowly Reaches Port
The schooner Allan Green from Wilmington to Portland loaded with lumber drifted near Cape Henry and was towed into Norfolk in distress after its crew and Captain Rogers were exhausted. Local fishermen boarded, manned pumps, and kept the vessel afloat until the Neptune towed her to port. in other items, Prince George County road funds and Bladensburg turnpike projects were approved for state aid, while trial dates shifted for Dr Ohlenidorf case and other Maryland notices appeared from Annapolis and Upper Marlboro.
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Rogers
Alexandria Briefs: Police Hunt for Suspect in Malcombe Shooting
A message from Lor ton in Lower Fairfax County said deputy George W. Malcombe was shot and seriously wounded by Joseph Lee while serving a warrant. Lee fled, the suspect believed to have come to Alexandria. Malcombe was taken to Emergency Hospital in Washington with slim chances of recovery. Also reports on fire escapes at Peabody Building, a proposed ten month school term, riverfront land talks with Julius Graham, and a Canton institution in Alexandria.
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Lorton
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Maryland Methodist Protestant Conference Reports
The Salisbury session of the Maryland Annual Conference elected Rev. Dr. T. H. Lewis of Western Maryland College as a Council commissioner on union. St. Luke's Church sought a $1,000 extension, and other requests were referred to committees. Trustees re-elected several members and the Westminster Theological Seminary reported twenty five students and property purchases near the seminary.
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Train Engineer Killed In Ohio Collision At Bethesda
In Bethesda Ohio a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train collided head on with four west bound freight trains after the freight crew failed to yield a clear track. Both locomotives were ripped and seven are confirmed dead including Frank Atherton of Newark Ohio the passenger engineeer. Fireman Hunter suffered a broken right arm and other injuries. Johnson the baggage master also injured and two passengers were lightly hurt. Other shaken passengers reported minor injuries.
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W. Va
Bethesda
Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Frank Atherton
Newark
Ohie
Hunter
Johnson
Heavy hurricane loss hits Salisbury and Spencer
An April 6 report tallies Salisbury and Spencer hurricane damage at no less than 100000 dollars. Livingstone College suffers 8500 dollars in losses, Spencer around 16000 dollars, and a Mrs Baxley of Rowan County is reported dead from storm injuries sustained while visiting.
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Washington Post
Salisbury
N. C
Spencer
Livingstone College
Defeat For Dispensary In Asheville Election
In Asheville North Carolina today about three fourths of voters opposed establishing a municipal dispensary to replace the open saloon. The landslide surprised both sides as prohibition advocates failed to carry the anticipated vote.
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N. C
Montgomery County seeks Emma Ewell for forgery charge
Rockville Maryland April 6 Montg omery County authorities pursue Emma Ewell a young colored girl living near Poolesville for forgery indictment by the recent grand jury. The accusation centers on raising a check from 2 81 to 20 81 drawn on Price Co commission merchants and payable to her father Wesley Ewell. Raleigh North Carolina April 6 Gov Glenn invited to attend unveiling ceremonies with his staff.
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Montgomery County
Emma Ewell
Poolesville
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Washington
Raleigh
N. C
Glenn
May at Newbern Monument Honor Focuses NJ Regiment
Fragmentary report notes a May event at Newbern honoring a monument to the mother and highlights strong ties with the Ninth New Jersey Regiment. Governor Glenn expresses appreciation and mentions pardons as part of discussions, with courtesies exchanged during the proceedings.
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Change of Venue Granted in Galloway Murder Case
Edward Galloway alias Egypt Galloway, who killed Arthur Dorsey at Bladensburg in 1899 and escaped, was arraigned in Upper Marlboro Maryland. The court moved the case to Anne Arundel County for trial on April 17, as proposed by the State's attorney, with Charles County not selected.
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Arthur Dorsey
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Wash
George E. Merrick
Robert W. Wells
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Anne Arundel County
Wells
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Charles
L. Allison Wilmer
Cumberland youth seeks pardon in Betz case
Governor listens to a petition in the Betz case as Henry Betz Jr. claims eight years for an assault with a gun on John Ryan and wounded his mother. Betz, age 23, became an alcoholic after his father’s death. Roan, who had a relationship with Betz’s mother, was involved and is said to be dead by suicide. Roan reportedly wrote a pardon request before his death, with a accompanying letter from others.
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Charles F. Shaffer, Jr
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Cumberland
Washington Post
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Henry Betz
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David J. Lewis
Allegany County
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Huguor
Mayors Elect Dunne Advised by Glasgow Tramway Chief
Chicago telegram reveals Glasgow tramway manager cannot depart before May 1 to advise Mayor-elect Dunne on Chicago streetcar issues. The Glasgow Lord Provost replies the corporation agrees to the request, but the visiting official will be unavailable until early May.
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