Shooting Woman Killed in Virginia Mountains Mob Attacks Home
A Virginia grand jury indicted William E. Rakes and Grover Beames for the March 24 shooting that killed Anne Hell and wounded Jane Han in their Charity area home, amid a mob of moonshiners suspected of spying for authorities. The killers blasted the house with shotguns and rifles, with Beamer allegedly searching for a defense claim while Rakes aided in the attack. federal authorities have taken up the case as officers pursue more arrests.
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William E. Rakes
Grover Beames
Illield Tstillers
Anne Hell
Jane Han
Charity
Patrick County
Anne Hak
Dane Inill
Grover Braemer
Pete Hall
Finke
Leotmer
Jek
Uwtings Heen
United States
Courts Must Decide On Salary Of Raleigh Officials
Raleigh April 12 In reply to a State visitor the attorney general states that whether the corporation commissioners can receive a $3 000 salary and still enforce the revenue act is a question for the courts not the attorney general The commissioners must bring suit in this county and let the Supreme Court decide the issue
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Supreme Court
Recaptured in Ohio: Virginia escapee arrested in Dunsfeld
Myselal 10 The Willubgion Pint Richmonl, Va. April U-M. E. Stiacs, who vanished from the penitentiary after fourteen days inside the building and a wall climb, has been captured in Dunsfeld, Ohio, for breaking into a jewelry store. He faces return to Virginia authorities to claim his time remaining in prison.
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Richmonl
U—M. E. Stiacs
Dunsfeld
Ohio
Mystery in His Death at Parkersburg West Virginia
John Hourden, a well known Parkersburg resident, was found dead in his room. An autopsy determined death by hemorrhage of the brain with divorcee Ellie Hourden urging foul play and police investigating. An April report notes multiple court items and a fatality in Washington.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
John Hourden
Ellie Hourden
Geminde
Tor
New Officers Elected at Maryland Presbytery Union Meeting
Special to The Washington Post Rockville Maryland April 2 The annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary Union of the Presbytery of Maryland held at the Presbyterian Church drew a large crowd Rev Park Flournoy gave an address of welcome Mrs Walter Bullock responded Officers elected include President Mrs Bullock vice presidents Mrs Bradley Davidson Mrs Dorsey Mrs McLan Mrs Woods and Mrs F A Spencer recording secretary Mrs Thompson corresponding secretary Mrs Minkerton treasurer Mrs McPhail secretary of literature Mrs Turnbull plus other routine posts reflecting a spirited session with thanks to Rockville Church for hospitality.
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Woman's Missionary Union
Presbytery
Maryland
Presbyterian Church
Park FP
Flournoy
Bethesda
Walter Bullock
Robert Gamble
Brazil
Pidkerton
Revis
Thompson
Minkerton
McPhail
Iterature
Turnbull
Judge Crump resigns from Virginia corporation commission
Special to The Washington Post Richmond April 12 Judge Beverley T Crump resigns as chairman of the State Corporation Commission effective month end He likely leaves to resume legal practice Gov Swanson may appoint Willem F Rhea former Ninth Virginia District congressman as his successor Crump waited to see freight and passenger rate cases decided before announcing his departure
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Supreme Court of Appeals
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Trustees Meet At Maryland Agricultural College
Special to The Washington Post reports the Maryland Agricultural College board in session approves establishing an electrical engineering department next scholastic year funded by federal increases for agricultural colleges. The Maryland experiment station will run tobacco trials on five acres this summer, and the annual trustees meeting date shifts to September 7 to avoid conflicts with commencement. A summer committee will visit eastern colleges to gather information on chemical methods and progress.
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Virginia Republicans Meet to Discuss Opposing Democratic Candidate
The Republicans of Virginia Eighth district convene to decide if a convention will be called to nominate a candidate for Congress against the Democratic winner in the approaching primary. Names such as Joan B. Henderson Jr., William B. King, and M. K. Lowery appear in speculation. Henderson may decline due to summer travel.
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House of Delegates
Joan B. Henderson, Jr
Alexandria County
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Longgun County
M. K. Lowery
Stafford County
Henderson
Ard
Condition of W B Pater Improved
Ex State Senator William B Pater improving at home near Berkeley since yesterday morning. Dr Thomas Bowtoe of Baltimore City reports kidney trouble causing illness.
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William B. Peter
Bera
Thomas Bowtoe
Balldcotk City
Shipbuilder Captain Hangs Self at Home in Baltimore
Special to The Washington Post. Captain John Brankin Baker, 32, skipper of the schooner Southern City, ran from Baltimore to Chesapeake Bay, hanged himself between 3 and 10 in the morning at 123 East Church Street while his wife was away. Mrs. Baker says heavy drinking for several days may explain the act. Baker, a native of Dense Quarter, Somerset County, Md, had been married about nine years.
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Baltimore
John Brankiin Baker
Schoonen
Chesapeake Bay
East Church Street
Harrand
Baker
Calibnett
Denes Quarter
Somerset County
Sunday Train Regulation Meet In Lynchburg
A Sunday train regulation meeting was held in Lynchburg Va with representatives from Chesapeake and Ohio Southern Norfolk and Western railroads and the interdenominational commission. They outlined a bill to allow necessary passenger and freight trains with approval by the State corporation commission. George B Caskle will draft the bill for railroad input before sending it to the commission for further conference. One hundred winners will spend ten days at the Jamestown Exposition via The Washington Post.
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Opposes Women Students at Johns Hopkins Club
Washington Fest report notes Arthur W. Machen Jr. resigns from the Johns Hopkins Club in Baltimore after trustees admit women to graduate courses. Machen, a 190?, Johns Hopkins graduate and lawyer, denounces coeducation and predicts it will drive away men and harm the university.
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Arthur W. Machen, Jr
Johns Hopkins University
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Railroads to Fight Law Over Fare Change
Special to the Washington Post from Clarkesburg West Virginia dated April 12 reports that the four cent fare law passed by the Legislature will take effect on April 23 but railroads plan to resist. They argue the measure exempts roads under fifty miles, making it class legislation and unconstitutional. Agents will be told to sell at old rates, prompting test cases to the highest courts and delaying final decision for months.
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Suspect Thurman Held for Norfolk Murder Case
Worfolk Virginia April 14 Leo C Thurman now charged with murder and robbery in a February 1 boarding house killing of W W Dalnan. He is held in Vancouver B C after a photo identity by local residents and Vancouver police. Officials hope for prompt extradition to Norfolk for trial.
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Leo C. Thurman
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Norfolk
Gould Case Argued in Richmond Court
The Gould case was argued in Richmond Virginia at the U S Circuit Court today. Metropolitan Trust Company of New York seeks to file an amended petition in the matter involving Bowling Green Front Company Virginia Passenger and Power Company and others. Attorney Hy W Anderson opened for Gould with Weank W Christian following. Attorney Doyle argued for Metropolitan Trust Company.
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New York
Bowling Green Tront Company
Virginia Passenger and Power Company
Aceney Hy
How to Exercise the Bowels and Remedies Mentioned
A health note explains bowel movement issues from slow transit causing toxins. It critiques castor oil and harsh purgatives, promotes Cascarets by the Sterling Remedy Company as the preferred bowel medicine. It notes products sold in enamel two- or four-sided packages and warns to buy genuine Cascarets from druggists.
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Suspect Robert Creekmore Seized Over Hotel Heist
Richmond dispatch reports a man claiming to be George A Creekmore, a United States Secret Service lieutenant, arrested at the Lexington Hotel on charges of robbing hotel rooms. Detectives traced the alleged officer's identity cards and found items in his room that raise questions about the thefts. The man professes innocence and says the cards were a joke.
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Failed Verdict in Maryland Murder Trial
Cor corporal William S Winebarger released on bail after jury in Prince George County cannot reach a verdict in the killing of Private Frederick Gosney at Brown's saloon near Fort Washington on January 2. Judge Merrick sent jurors back for further consideration before discharge. Witnesses testified, including Julia Fuller, amid rumors of jealousy over her attention to the accused.
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Worker fatally injured at Virginia saw mill
T D Spain of Weverly Sussex County Va was killed at Gray Lumber Company saw mill when he fell onto a cut saw. Machinery was not stopped promptly and he was nearly cut in half at the waist. He died about twenty minutes later. He is survived by his wife and one child.
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Arraigned in Yorkville on four counts of harassing women
Joseph Stelle, a painter, was brought before the Yorkville Police Court in New York on four charges of harassing women on the street near Irving Place and Sixteenth Street. He allegedly grabbed and pulled a passerby as she passed by, prompting a police chase and brief detention. The magistrate ordered two months of good behavior bonds.
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Long Lost Brother Reunited After 36 Years in Seattle Court
In Seattle on April 18 two men claimed to be brothers, Johann Weber of Pennsylvania and a Seattle longshoreman named Weber. The Pennsylvania man initially denounced the Seattle man as an impostor, had him arrested, then returned east to testify before United States Commissioner Kiefer. After witnesses and testimony, both men proved they were brothers, sharing names and background, and left the court arm in arm.
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Doctor Guy Remanded in Killing of Wife in Far Rockaway
New York April 12 Dr Samuel Guy former Queens coroner was held for grand jury after a coroner's inquest into the death of his wife Lil Nan Mott Guy at their Far Rockaway home. The jury found death from a shot wound by an unknown person while testimony described a quarrel and a deadly sequence behind a pantry door.
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Mears to Stay Inghurgh Says He Realises Slumming Tour Was In Violation
The Washington Post reports Rev W How ard Moore former curate of St Matthew's Church deposed from ministry by Bishop Greer. He denies entering the Russian Church and says he remains an Episcopal minister though disputes over canon violations led to censure. He plans a rest then work, hoping for reinstatement. The piece includes extraneous social notes and a separate dialogue about marital tensions.
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Suburban for Sale in Livingston Heights Neighborhood
For sale ad details a suburban Livingston Heights property with ocean views and superb city outlooks. Listing mentions Craig & Royce and Bagley & Hill as owners, pricing at 8500 with cash and monthly payment terms, plus a 30 minute ride from a major federal building. Includes contact and unit features amid a garbled street scene.
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FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY RESIDENCE AND FARM
S W Pickford offers a beautiful country residence with 41 acres of land and modern improvements. Also advertised is a general farm suitable for fruit or poultry, 11 miles from Aqueduct and 5 from a bridge, with multiple farm buildings and growing space. inquiries directed to Russell at Capital Ave.
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Public sale of estate of Col Dulany and others in Loudoun VA
Public auction in Loudoun County Virginia offers the estate of Col Dulany and assets at Welbourne residence. The sale includes horses thoroughbreds cattle farm wagons harness and farming implements with a cash price of 20 dollars required to start. Credit terms extend to youths with margin and security for later payments.
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