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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1910

Page

3

Trial of Dr Hyde opens amid Swope case intrigue in Kansas City

In Kansas City, jurors begin selection for the trial of Dr Clarence H Hyde charged with first degree murder in the Swope estate case. Prosecutors allege Hyde poisoned Col Thomas H Swope and caused typhoid outbreaks to gain wealth, with multiple related charges pending. The defense includes Frank P Walsh and others as the court screens more than 50 veniremen.

Kansas City Dr & Hyde Thomas H Swope Millonaire Criminal Court Ralph S Latshaw Veniremen Logan O Swope Dr Hyde Middle West Virgil Conkling John Paxton Snape Henry L Jost Edward F Curtin Brank P Walsh William T Johnson John HW Lovas Jorm Im Cleary Dr. Hyde Chrisman Swope Cal Gal Moss Hanton Gal Bix Hyde Gunness Thamya H. Swope Clarence H- Hyte Col Swope James Moss Hunton Logan Frances Hyile Hydette Chrisman Swope Swone Margaret Swone Cora Dickson Coppage S Fleming Sara Swope Neve Stella Swope di Shde Mra Jogan Stove Kenerel Sessions On Trong Chorley Boston Logan Swope Ganeel Bonen Lal Swope Patton Vrs Independence Jayde John G Ue Swape Estate de Hyde Wooi Dr Myde Lol SiWope Ptm Col James Moss Hunton Ios Frances Swope Vustel Mra Lowm O Swope

Chinatown Feud Sparks Police Debate as Slain and Wounded Count Grow

Chinese districts reel from a Chinatown clash between On Leong Tong and the Four Brothers amid rumors of detective bias and failed indictments. Philadelphia police kept watch while a warranted inquiry in Independence Mo shifted blame to Dr Hyde as Typhoid cases and Swope family ties surface in a complex web of arrests, trials, and suits.

Leonge Citiex Pleadelphia Washington New York Chinatown Philadelphia On Leong Tong Mott and Pell Four Brothers

Old Sam Lock Trapped II In Tong War Fallout

The On Leong Tong and the Four Brothers war in Chinatown spills into New York as Sam Lock and associates figure in a murder plot. A gun purchase by Gla Sum leads to detention, a suspended sentence, and an official probe. Yung Sing dies from tong war violence, and arrests follow on Race and Cherry streets.

Sam Lock Ga Leongs Old Sam Lock Four Brothers San Francisco Laus Four Brothers Bow Kum Sisve Gil Sum Goeral Cfmeer Taneh Lilnabeth Im Moy Yen Mott Street Hudson Street Hospital

Byrd Named Counsel for Schools Hospitals and Departments

Richard Evelyn Byrd speaker of the house of delegates on Apple has been appointed counsel for educational institutions hospitals and government departments of Izni a by Gov Mann at a salary of 4000 per year for two years. Gov Mann says this will save the state a large amount yearly as prior extra counsel was needed. Bids on contracts to construct three school buildings totaling about 3000 will be opened at the Municipal buildings on April 2. Specifications were issued by Chief Clerk Gargey of the engineer department yesterday.

Washington Post Fredmond Richard Evelyn Byrd House of Delegates Apple Mann Gov Mann Ride Gargey

Census Begins April 15 With Household Questioning

The census starts April 15 and should be completed in fifteen days. Enumerators will wear a badge reading United States Census 1910. The law requires every adult to provide information, kept confidential. Prior to April 15, families receive a blank schedule to fill. The President urges all citizens to cooperate, stressing it is not for taxation, army, or jury service.

Alec Gsifiecan Dona Cotheta

Forest Fire Spreads Near Smithsburg Area

Forest fires rage in South Mountain near Wolfsville and Ridgemont after campfire carelessness. Farmers and Arc-fighters from Hagerstown struggle to control flames that threaten miles of woodland and approach Southburg, with fires beating back late last night but still burning in places.

Smithsburg Frederich Wolfsville Southsburg Hagerstown Md South Mountain Buena Vista Hays Ridgemont

Richmond liquor fight ends as local option campaign dropped

Unanimous Richmond Minstrels adopt a resolution opposing a local option campaign, led by Rev J N Latham of Centennary Methodist Church. The decision halts a proposed local option fight, with officials noting the move as final for the Richmond scene.

Citywide cleanup drive urged by Acting Mayor Curtin

Acting Mayor Curtin issued a proclamation endorsing a city cleanup movement. The program calls for yard, street, and alley scrubbing, with volunteer labor from citizen groups and local firms. A mass meeting is planned at the Hill Memorial building to coordinate teams and schedules with civic organizations and business sponsors.

Washington Post Bureau Tenapa Jrn Curtin Alexandria Noaré Aldersien Slehs Ely C. Lc. Smivot’& Sons ‘Company I” B. Hytper H .Wield & Co -W. A Sinodt & Co Hacenman Seke Soming Atehair Rg Bedlar & Sons the Civic Improvement Hill Memorial

Maryland Weddings and Local Obituaries Globe

Maryland wedding notices and obituaries from Alexandria and Hagerstown regions recount a arrest of Nariel Walker by Deputy Marshal Joseph Grover on theft suspicions, a Ha rare businessman marriage, and multiple deceased including Mrs Henrietta Lyles and Dr David M. Ogden. Also notes on a pending settlement for operators’ strike and wage changes at Sparrows Point steel plants.

Marylander Dead On Rails Near Pataskala Ohio

The body of Joseph Callahan of Vanbibber Maryland was found today near Pataskala Ohio on the railroad cut north of town. A letter from his wife said he was traveling home to see her while she was in a Baltimore hospital. He had a deep gash in the right temple and may have fallen from a train or been pushed.

Richmond Thomas G Leeth Louth Theatrical Syndicate Pasewell Mary Britteih H Peery Brittain Tazewell County George W Gillespie Tazewell National Bak Barnes Gillespie United States Woodstock H Bowser Fishers Shenandoah County Permist Sama Roanoke Benjamin L Beamer Orle Way Hupp Deverle Gump Sarah Evans LR Jaang Fou Petersburg Julia Tran Ws NY Tram Danville Dansville Jamey Milam Confederate ! Aeteran Ringgold Columbus Otuo Joseph Callahan Vanbibber Pataskala Oho Dr Callahan Maryland Baltmmore

North Carolina items from Halifax and Wilson noted

The Halifax celebration of the 1776 Declaration of Independence is announced as a historic state event. A mad dog attack in Wilson injures a white resident and three Black boys, with victims treated in Raleigh. Prominent figures from Goldsboro and Newbern press Gay Kitemn to pardon Thomas W Dewey, who eight years ago embezzled $120000 from a New Bern bank and fled to Mesteo.

Wilson Raleigh Gay Aycock Goldwboro Newhern Kitemn Thomas W Dewey Newbern Bank Eaghler Mesteo

Maryland Obituary Notices From Hagerstown Area

A series of death notices from the Hagerstown region reports Howard ilugh aged 63 of Keedysville died of paralysis at home, Blanche Harshman aged 41 of consumption at Shewsville, Mehrer aged 9 of Hagerstown died at Washington County Hospital, Catherine Reefer aged 77 of Chambersburg died suddenly at home, and Morris Alvey aged 70 a Union veteran of Hagerstown, with survivors listed for each case.

Hagerstown Howard Ilugh Keedysville Blanche Harshman Shewsville Suryne Milton Leston Frank Fisher Ellicott City Watherline Mehrer Hegerstowe Washington County Hospital Damiel Whitmore Catherine Reefer Chambersburg Pesteriay Lorne Rinehart Morris I Thomas So Alvey Ilvii Yar Natve Laura J Davis Laura Kuodie

Address by Gov Mann Opens Virginia Interdenominational Sunday School Convention

The nineteenth annual Virginia Interdenominational Sunday School Association convention opened at Epworth Church in Norfolk with hundreds of delegates in attendance. Governor Mann delivered the principal address at the opening, and sessions will continue for four days.

Norfolk Washington Post Dorfolk the Virgins Epworth Church Governor Mann

Virginia Briefs From Scottsland and Surrounding Areas

Virginia brief items report fires destroying farm outbuildings in Scotland and Surry counties, a grand jury charge against a student shooter, a fire in Machipungo near Cape Charles, losses estimated in the thousands, a Jersey City cattle market impact, a near fire at Capt J W Christmas home in Charlottesville, a kitchen fire injuring a cook, a fugitive from South Carolina captured in Lexington, and temporary changes in federal court leadership following the death of WoW Mausy.

Wow Studer Danville Nolles Stalin Ag Southaralma Waynesboro Stanley Varin Clark Lynchbury Charlottesgie Roanoke Jame Federal Court Wow Mausy

Died While Talking Over the Phone in Norfolk Home

Mrs Cornelia Anne Bey collapsed with heart trouble shortly after returning from church and died within minutes while talking on the telephone at her Norfolk home last night Special to The Washington Post.

Washiston Post Norfolk Shorty Cornelia Anne Bey

Abnormal Brain Defense in Theft Case Abroad

The mother of William Hunyan from Hutcheson Virginia travels to Savannah to plead for his release claiming an abnormal brain causes his alleged theft for excitement. She cites Dr Emily Hunyan and a physician’s note, insisting her son is not a criminal and awaits news from Savannah after three weeks away from home.

Raffles Emily Ls Hunyan William Hunyan Savannah Runyan

Memorial Windows Honor Confederate Associations

In Petersburg Virginia April a stained glass window for Old Blandford Church is recorded. Donors include Mississippi South Carolina Alabama Tennessee Maryland and Arkansas. A separate window honors the Ladies Memorial Association of Petersburg, the first Confederate Memorial Association organized in the South.

Weshington Pos Petersbure Ladies Memorial Association of Petersuurs Old Blandford Missesppi South Carolina Alabama Tennessee Maryland Arkansas Lads Memorial Association Petersburg Bouth

West Virginia Senator Baker Announces Candidacy for State Senate

Senator B. Baker Republican announces his bid for the State Senate representing Mercer, Monroe, and Summers counties. The state board of health held a three day meeting in Wheeling to continue work on health plans. A large license to practice medicine will be examined. The Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company awarded a contract to link 100 more houses in Weirton, a town founded decades ago with a growing population. The Grafton Presbytery meeting in Morgantown opened with a sermon by the moderator. reports on church work and delegate elections for the Atlantic City General Assembly will be given today. Bishop Gibson's daughter Frances Fey Gibson will wed the Rev Dr Edmund Lee Wood in June. The oblique note appears to refer to a ward medical missionary at Anking.

B . Baker Republican Ie State Senate Mercer Monroe Summers State Board of Health Pinlips Sheet and Tin Plate Company Weirton Iese Ago Aheady Grafton Morgantown Beedville Atantic City Bay Bishop Gibson Fitchmond Frances Fey Gibson Episcopal Virginis Edmund Lee Wood Ward Anking Ona

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