Convicted of Frauds Seven Storekeepers and Gangers Indicted
Special to The Washington Post Greensboro NC April 13 Federal court term sees seven storekeepers and gaugers implicated in deceiving the government with long standing conspiracy uncovered by District Attorney Halton. Several defendants pleaded guilty as heavy fines and forfeitures rise, while others await next term. most culprits are tightlipped as revenue officials vow to continue crackdown on moonshine operations and illicit distilleries.
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Shot His Cousin in a Grudge Claim Killings
Special in The Weehington Post reports that Edward Raffles, a prominent county youth, was fatally shot by his cousin after a feud between the Sales families escalated yesterday. Bailes has been arrested and will face a hearing in Tortoll at 3 A.M. tomorrow.
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Adjournment and appointments in Virginia Presbytery
In Richmond today the presbytery adjourned after naming Rev Rentie of Amelia County Rev Wallesnonan of Richmond and Peter O FO Marsan of Richmond as reporters for the Lynenbure committee. Rev Jersey Witherspoon of Richmond was chosen preacher for the next folk meeting on the topic The Teaching and Training of Children in the Home. Gov Man ta named state board of agriculture members for four year terms beginning March 1 with the odd districts listed. Norfolk saw George Holly acquitted in a murder case from February 11. Charlotte, N C will host the Loyal Pythians from North Carolina for a June 10 meeting. A oil stove explosion injured Mrs Charles E Timmons in Washington with children aiding, and David Blackwell of Lunenburg County committed suicide in Trond.
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Virginia Weddings From The Residence Of R T Wont
Weddings take place across local homes with Rev H Pease and Rev William Meivile officiating. Couples include Mertie Camden and Ho Peesoun with John & Co contractors, plus Eva Mar Swartzel and John Metcher, and Clarence Sirbaugh and Rose Grondorf, with ceremonies at brides’ homes and receptions followed by travel to Keyser. Washington Winchester area news notes and public notices conclude the page.
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Reports From Winchester Washington Conference Colored M E Church
At Winchester April 13 the Washington Conference colored M E Church heard reports from presiding elders L. W. Briggs Alfred Young W H Gaines D W Hayes and H E Speck. Visitors included C C Jacobs W H Brooks and R E Jones. A resolution thanking the Baltimore Conference was adopted and attendance was larger than yesterday. Bishop David H. Moore presided.
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Persistent sweethearts elope after family watch fails
Simon J. Adams and Miss Stella M. Pugh of Winchester eloped after two failed attempts. They traveled to Hagerstown to marry, with the bride leaving home under pretense, borrowing clothes, and taking a bogey to Berkeley Springs, then a train to Hagerstown. The bride is Charles N. Pugh’s daughter. An intercepted letter exposed plans three weeks earlier.
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Simon J. Adams
Stella M. Pugh
Hagerstown
Berkeley Springs
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Five prisoners escape West Virginia jail by nitroglycerin
Weston West Virginia inmates escaped from the county jail after using nitroglycerin to break their cell lock. The outside doors were unlocked and the escape occurred before guards could respond. Authorities link the men to a known cracksmen gang operating in Lewis and nearby counties. A black prisoner refused to join, stating the group armed themselves with iron slats and threatened to kill the jailer if resisted.
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Robbed by Negroes in Majoli Road Attack Near Salisbury
Austrian Valentine Brawshock was found semi conscious five miles west of Salisbury after a night attack by a mob of black men who robbed him of money and a gold watch and left him to die by the roadside. He was hospitalized in Salisbury for treatment.
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Valentine Brawshock
Virginia Obituary Notices From Suffolk Roanoke and Leesburg
In Suffolk near Liberty Springs Mrs. Fane Council widow of Dr Burgess Council died at home aged 76. In Roanoke J W Mays died aged 83, native of Lynchburg, resident there 16 years. In Leesburg Mrs. Mollie Eubank wife of Ots Eubank Round Hill died at home after pneumonia aged 40. Miss Purcell of Loudoun County survived by two children and many relatives.
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Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills Advertisement
Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills claim to ease nerve pain by soothing irritated nerves, reducing tension and boosting blood flow. A testimonial from EE Moorpray of Indgoy, TM says periodic headaches vanish with early use. first package helps, money-back if not, 2 doses for 5 cents, not sold in bulk.
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German optician jailed in Charlotte for Watts law whiskey prescriptions
Dr EL F Keller a German born optician practicing in the South for three years is jailed in Charlotte city prison for issuing whiskey prescriptions under Watts law. He claims ignorance of the prohibition. Bond set for Dr John T Williams a prominent black physician and ex minister bound over to Superior Court on a 3100 bond for allegedly writing a whisky prescription for an unexamined man.
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Planning Joint Debate Brings State Candidates Together
Richmond April 13 news says a general meeting in the city will gather all State office candidates including the two for Senator. Governors, lieutenant governors, and other offices will be represented with speeches kept short for one evening. Also Cape Charles reports Josephus Trader of Mathews County chosen to fill a vacancy on the First district state executive committee.
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Alma mater dedication praise for Jefferson founder figure
The address lauds the university's aims as public education inspiring democratic ideals. Francis Henry Smith commends the new president a Southerner with broad American sympathies while alumni assure enduring loyalty to Maison and Monroe. Jefferson is hailed as a founder and father, inseparable from the institution and its faith in freedom and progress.
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Inaugural Address Highlights Virginia University Vision
The passage recalls the university inauguration with speakers Archibald Cary Coolidge and Nicholas Murray Butler praising the new president and the ideals of academic freedom. It notes Chancellor Hill and presidents Jesse and Alderman, and emphasizes the 3 indispensable attributes of a true university: freedom of study, opportunities for focused study, and self disciplined conduct guiding personal habits. It credits the University of Virginia as the nation’s first deliberate democratic gift and the first real American university embracing the elective principle.
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Columbia
Walter Barnard Hill
University of Georgia
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University of Missouri
West
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University of Virginia echoes on civic duty and growth
Alumni and leaders reflect on the university’s role in state service and national unity. Gov Montague and President Butler address democracy, education, and the need for expanded funding, faculty, and public school collaboration to sustain Virginia’s great destiny.
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Norfolk mail wagon driver accused in looting case
Frank Land, a United States mail wagon driver in Norfolk, was arrested for rifling mail entrusted to him. Police say he implicated Algy Black, who was also taken into custody. A wagon load of mail including many small packages was recovered, though none valuable, with post office officials to be notified tomorrow.
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WITHOUT PARENTS CONSENT Weds Baltimore Heiress in Washington
Miss L. C. O'Donnell heiress to half a million and social prominence married John V. L. Findlay Jr without parental knowledge in Baltimore. The license was secured before closing, then announced by telegram as they planned to travel to Hot Springs Virginia. Special to The Washington Fest. Morgantown, W Va April 13. The Grafton Presbytery adjourned today with delegates and calls accepted for several churches. Harry Lowery, sixteen, arrested for robbery but released on lack of evidence. Clinton Roberson, 23, died from a quarrel injuries at a sawmill near Elkins. Rockville Md April 13 A marriage license was issued to William Milton Dutrow of North Carolina and Miss Marie Purdum of Clarksville.
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Inaugural Address at Virginia University
Charlottesville April 13. Dr Alder man new president of the University of Virginia spoke in eloquent effort. He traced Virginia’s university tradition to Jefferson and the Commonwealth’s religious freedom and cultural ideals. He urged student honor and scholarship, noted wartime resolve, and praised a durable spirit for rebuilding amid austere learning.
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Universities and Freedom Unite For Modern Democracy
A rhetorical tribute extols universities as ancient yet living engines of liberty linking political freedom with scholarly independence. It lauds the scientific method over syllogistic certainty, honors long tradition, and cites stern calls for ongoing self examination by leaders and educators across many universities and prominent figures in American academe.
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Rockefeller Gift Accepted for Virginia University Memorial
The Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia met this afternoon to act on John D Rockefeller's gift of 100000 to the million dollar alumni fund. The resolution expresses deep appreciation, says the gift will aid university interests, and proposes using the funds to establish a memorial to Dr JL Curry as a possible School of Education. Rector to acknowledge Mr Gates' letter and send a copy of the resolution. Civilities followed from Philadelphia and West Philadelphia stations.
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Gaynor Greene extradition hearing in Montreal ends
In Montreal on April 13 the prosecution closed its argument in the Gaynor Greene case. Judge LafFontaine reserved verdict for deliberation. The court will decide in about two weeks if there is enough evidence to establish a prima facie case for extradition.
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Albany voters to decide 60 million road bond
The proposed constitutional amendment authorizing a 60 million State bond issue for good roads under the State aid law passed the assembly today. Having passed the legislature last year, the proposition will be submitted to popular vote at the November election.
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