Death on the Scaffold: Thurman Hanged in Virginia
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk reports Leon Thurman of West Point Kentucky was hanged today for the murder of his roommate Walter P Dolsen of Mit. He confessed in self defense and faced a brief, last moment prayer before the trap. A letter from his aged mother arrived just before execution.
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Want Fair Site Sold Helders of Jamestown Exposition
Exposition bonds holders petition the federal court seeking sale of a fair site in Jamestown. The filing requests judicial action to liquidate assets and apply proceeds to bond obligations amid ongoing dispute over property control. Parties named include the bond holders and the exposition organizers.
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Cotton Mills to Suspend War Time Curtailment
North Carolina cotton mills plan a two month suspension effective immediately as part of a wartime curtailment. The move is to be coordinated with the American Manufacturers Association and involves pending employee-hiring orders. Local industry leaders view the action as a necessary measure to conserve wartime resources.
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North Carling Cotton Associtton
Amerian Manufiturers Association
SDUS
Baltimore mayor urged as matrimonial agent in Toronto man’s plea
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore April 10. The Baltimore mayor received a personal letter from a Toronto citizen seeking “genuine leap year proposals from wealthy ladies.” The writer asks the mayor to circulate the appeal nationwide, to omit the name, and to forward replies. He offers references and assurances of character.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Toronto
Canada
James Bryce
Washington U .A
Injuries to Widow of Judge Robertson and Hanckel Wife
Special to The Washington Post from Charlotteville describes a runaway carriage two miles north of the city injuring Mrs Alle Robertson and Mrs A R Hanckel. Mrs Hanckel suffered a possible skull fracture and both suffered severe leg injuries. Mrs Robertson was dragged and markedly injured. both women were found semidelirious or unconscious and transported for care.
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Charlottess
Slays girl's assailant as he rescues daughter in raid
A man killed an armed assailant who had battered a door and trapped two girls inside a farm home. Police say the incident occurred after a man demanded the property’s residents leave. The elder daughter escaped to safety while a pursuit ended with the attacker slain.
Virginia Weddings Readies Two Local Nuptials
Leesburg April 19 announces the marriage of Miss Josephine L Law and John David DeGrange of Adams Town Maryland, performed in Frederick, Maryland with plans to reside at Brunswick. Also listed is the marriage of Miss Clara Bianche Tavenner of Hamilton to Stuart Dillon Bevans of Baltimore, performed at Catonsville Maryland.
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Josephine L Lawson
Mra
A B Lawson
Irene Loudoun County
John David DeGrange
Adamstown
Frederick, Md
Wis DeGrange
Brunswick Milllards
Clara Bianche Tavenner
Edgar H Tavenner
Hamilton Loudoun County
Stuart Dllison Bevans
Baltimore
Maryland Obituary Notice From Boyds and Damascus
Maryland obituary notices report Seth Easton aged about seventy died at Damascus yesterday after a weeklong illness. He was born in England and moved to Damascus about thirty one years ago. John DeMinnis, formerly of Elk Ridge and Brunswick, died yesterday at his home aged seventy five after a short illness. Luther M. Watkins of Hyattstown died suddenly at his home this morning. he is survived by his widow and one son.
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Maria Motley
J L “Motley
Caroline County
Sparta
Sarah Benton Smith
Anthony B Smith
Spottsylania Countris Aed
George Mason
Gimston Hall
Wiliam Arnold
Boyds
Seth Easton
Damascus
England
John DeMinnis
Elk Ridge
Baltimore
Brunswick
Luther M Watkins
Hyattstown
Carlin Denies Vote-Hunting in Virginia Campaign
Washington Post dispatch from Alexandria reports minority leader John Sharp Williams defending Charles C Carlin. Williams praises Carlin’s duty to stay in Washington during Congress with no intent to influence the Eighth Virginia district race. Also noted are a coroner’s inquest into a railway death near Alexandria Union Station, Masonry visits, and Alexandria Medical Society meeting insights.
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King Street
Alexandria
Highth
Virginia
John Sharp Willams
House
Charles C Carlin
Carlin
R Lindsey Gordon
Louisa
House of Representatives
Gordon
Congress
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Representative Williams
Americans in New York spark many lively impressions
A Glyn interview paints the United States as a young, vibrant land. Americans are described as stylish, brilliant, and busy, with women praised for dress and wit while men are celebrated for intellect and achievement amid Vanderbilt downsizing and a social season in Europe.
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Testimonial to Franklin in Baltimore April Night
A testimonial event in Baltimore honored Dr Franklin for his work on the News. Judge Thomas J Morris of the US Circuit Court presided. Attendees included figures from New York Philadelphia and other cities and a Johns Hopkins University professor spoke. A gilded salver was presented to Dr Franklin.
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Salyer
Ex Gov Cox Defendant in Washington Pot Aristo Case
The case challenges former Tennessee Governor John Cox, now a resident of Washington County, over a large sum allegedly collected years ago while he served as Tennessee revenue agent. The matter, slated for April 9, was heard by Chancellor Hal Ho Haynes.
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Aristo! Tenn
John Cox
Tennessee
Hal Ho Haynes
Actor Hurt In Runaway Near Kingston New Mexico
Daniel Sully, an actor, was badly injured when his wagon horses ran away near Kingston. The wagon struck a stone and overturned, Sully was thrown beside his herd and found unconscious. He was taken to a hospital. doctors expect no serious injuries.
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Daniel Sully
Mr Sully
Coal Mines Resume Work Strong Activity In Coal Field
The Cumberland mining region sees a surge as Consolidation Coal Company returns to full shifts in its 2200 worker area. Lake trade opens after ice melt. 700 tons shipped by Consolidation Coal Company. Output could approach record levels as Otter mines on the Cumberland and Pennethania Railroad, including Mack Sheridan Wilson Company, stay busy.
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Gorges Creek
Consolidation Coal Company
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Cumberland and Pennethania
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Former state legislator convicted for murder
Ashane Banner, ex representative from Mitchell County, was convicted of murder and sentenced to thirty years in the penitentiary. He appealed to the Supreme Court and was allowed bond of $8000. The trial spanned nearly two weeks in Watauga Court after a fatal Elk Park dispute with James Cline over domestic matters.
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N DC
Dluther
Panner
Mitchell County
James Cline
Banner
Supreme Court
Watauga Court
Cline
Elk Park
Death of Charles W Reynolds in Harmony Grove
Charles W Reynolds a wealthy farmer of Harmony Grove died today at age sixty eight from paralysis. His brother Circuit Judge Rom Reynolds of Keyser attended the funeral arrangements.
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Washington Post
Grafton
Charles W Rheynolds
Harmony Grove
Rom Reynolds Af Keyser
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief For Weak Heart
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Heart Cure strengthens the heart and relieves chronic heart trouble. A user, Mrs Lillie Thomas of Upper Sandusky Ohio, reports two years of pain and breathlessness improved after use and a weight gain of 14 pounds. The ad offers a money back guarantee and credits Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana.
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Dr. Miles
Lillie Thomas
Upper Sandusky
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Elkhart
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Ill banker Richard T Wilson ill as daughters hurry to bedside
New York April 10 banker Richard T Wilson is seriously ill at home at 5 Fifth Avenue. Daughters Lady Herbert and Mrs Ogden Goelet arrived aboard the Lusitania to be with him, while Cornelius Vanderbilt and his wife Grace Wilson canceled plans to sail. Lady Herbert, with sons Sydney and Michael, and Mrs Goelet, Mary R Wilson, are gathering at Wilson’s residence as officials expedite examination of Lady Herbert’s personal effects.
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Lusitania
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Herbert
Sydney
Michael
Oxford
Eton
Leila B Wilson
Vanderbilt
Grace Wilsom
Govelet
Mary R Wilson
Custom House
Col Pishop
Fowle
Various church notices and meetings in Strangers Home area
Local religious groups announce a mix of services, Sunday schools, vesper hours, and meetings. Unitarian and Congregational churches invite all to attend morning sermons, prayer and meditation sessions, and youth or Christian Endeavor gatherings. Additional notices include Christian Science and Evangelical lectures, spiritualist events, and secular league talks with times across the week.
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Roland Cotton Smith
H Bigelow
W R Tarner
Hisphany Church
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
Rey R HH McKim
Hely Communion
Marquette
Michigan
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Church OF the Covenant
Tenth Street
Charles Wood
Dr Wool
Methodist Episcopal Astropolitan Memorial ME Church
Frank Moriatt
Dod
Metropolitan Ible
Epworth
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Slyssey
Young Peoples
Young Peoples Religinous Union
ALE Souls Church
LSTS
Orlock
Christian Science First Church OF Christ Scientist
and & Sts
Brea
Colorado Building
Evangelical Christian Science Evangelical Christian Sciense Church
Brattish Rite Hall
G Street
Oliver C Sabin
Martha E Wah
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