Denounces the Mob Surrounds Jail as Coroner’s Jury Delivers Verdict
Coroner’s jury acquits Leslie Peters, the 18 year old who shot Ralph Burns defending himself. Attorney General Hadley urges sheriff removal. Mob violence and heavy guards persist. Judge Lincoln denounces the outrage and urges full murder in the first degree indictments. Police report bullets fired at Fielder home. suspects cited include local merchants and former officials. Local tensions rise as arrests continue and guards patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J Lincoln
Harpester
Central Christian
Hurb
Walterbusg
Hubbard
Tate Demers
A. Webl
Fred J A
Chandler Merchants
Dodson
Shen George W Utacipruist
Appleby
Married Couples Listed From Various Localities
A crowded notice lists numerous marriages and partners across towns including Tilerd Howling Bessie Pettit and W Pettit Ftmlas and Caroline Moss from York and Virginia locales. It includes subsequent obituaries and notices for Gummel Mulcahy Trembley and Nooot with details of dates and residences.
Undertakers list with funeral services and prices
Directory of undertakers and embalmers with contact details and mentions of cremation, casket options, and carriage service. Names include J William Lee, George P Zurhorst, Harvey's Sons, W R Speare, S H Hines, with various price points and 1372 establishment reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J William Lee
Pennsylvania
Ava
Telethone Main
George P. Zurhorst
Capitol
Telethone East
R.F. Harvey
Ommedious Chapel
Teephone
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Phonpe Mats
S. H. Hines
Tadfriaker
Evraluer
Sailor
Springfield lynching probes and sheriff removal urged
Jefferson City April 17 Attorney General Hadley improved and examining the Springfield lynching case. He urged action against Sheriff Horner for failing to protect black prisoners and telegraphed Assistant Attorney General Blake to move the sheriff for neglect of official duty as warrants support.
Knife in Poker Game Ends in Fatal Stabbing
Special to The Washington Post from Benwood West Virginia reports Vichael Zorac, fueled by losses and alleged fraud, fatally stabbed one player and seriously wounded several others during a poker game. He fled. police found bloodied walls as victims lay injured, and Nicholas Lykas was dying from a knife wound to the lung. Zorac remained at large late last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Benwood
W Va
Vichael Zorac
Nicholas Lykas
Zoracc
Zorac
WIFE DESERTERS FATE DISCUSSED AT CARNOGIE LIBRARY MEETING
Speakers at the Carnogie Library praised a new law compelling husbands to support their families or face workhouse confinement or prosecution. The session covered enforcement fears, extradition issues, and real cases showing the measure’s impact on family aid and delinquent husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnogie Library
Caumegte
Zinkhan
United States
Mcing
Congress
Ali
Joh W Douglas
William Baldworld
Hi Rin
Fom
Evidence in Richards Case Begins Trial
First witness testifies about the discovery of Maurice Francis dead in a wrecked car. Floyd County school teacher John W Richards faces murder charges in Roanoke last July. Defense sought a continuance for absent witnesses. judge Moffett denied. Testimony aligned with prior proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Washington Post
Roanoke Va
John W Richards
Floyd County
Maurice Francis
Roanoke
Moffett
Death by Gas In Oakley Cottage Room
William Friel of Seventh Street Brooklyn was found dead in his room at Oakley Cottage in Atlantic City when the gas stove in the room was turned on. The incident occurred last night and is believed to be an asphyxia by gas. Authorities are investigating the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilmvel
Fhzibeh Gummel
Prospect Hi Ceme- Li
Cemeteri Jy
Peesaay
Maford M Jarvis
Rose D Janis
Ala
Stee
Sam
Poti Church
Lorton
Metcahy-Arita m
Mulcahy
Amtew Gleeson Otk
Noot
University Place
Louis Noot
Internment Prigate
Baltimore
Trembey
Eleventh Street
Hatile M Trembley
Helen H
William L Trembley Notlee
Atlantic Wty Jd
William Friel
Seventh Street
Brooklyn
Oakley Cottage
Terre Haute
Joan Alexander Davis
Zion City
Letlyss
Post Office Department
Dowle
Drakes Inquiry Scope Declared Unconstitutional By Court
In Canemnatt Ohio on April 17 the Common Pleas Court ruled that the Drake committee lacked authority to investigate Cin onn and Hamilton County offices. The case centered on Thomas J Davis, bank cashier, arrested for refusing to testify, and released on habeas corpus. The judge found Senate resolutions void for lack of jurisdiction, and the committee’s actions unauthorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Common Pleas Court
Arnetst Committee
Dayton
Springfield
Davis
Cincinnati
Samuel W Smith
Smith
Shroeder
Council For the
Drake Committee
Will Push Investigation by Cleveland Senator Says Drake Inquiry Goes On
Ohio Senate member says the Drake committee will continue its probe despite a court ruling. He notes plans to appeal the decision and may take the case to the Supreme Court if agreement with opposing counsel fails, asserting legislature’s power to compel witnesses and not be deterred by the Cir court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio Senate
Drake
Thomas P Schnuat
Drake Committee
Circmt
United States Supreme Court
Ue Cymmittes
Yehmidt
Norfolk Social Club appeal moves forward in court
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va April 17 City Attorney Duncan prepares the record as Norfolk plans appeal of Judge Prentis decision in the Norfolk Social Club cases. The report outlines legal steps and potential implications for local clubs and municipal governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Norfolk Va
Norfolk
Prentis
Duncan
Robbers Gave Him Carfare After Beating Victim
New York police report three highwaymen attacked contractor Peter J McArdle at 10th Street and Second Avenue, battered him, robbed him of $16 cash and his pocket watch, then returned to pay him car fare home. The assault occurred after he rode a St Nicholas Avenue car toward Third Avenue and dozed in a dark spot near First and Second Avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victi
Washington Post
New York
10Th Street
Second Avenue
Peter J McArdle
East Fifty-second Street
McArdle
St. Nicholas Avenue
25Th Street
Third Avenue
Thrat Avenue
First
Second Avenues
Negotiations Off With Zion City Power Split
Readable excerpts detail a dispute over Zion City control between John Alexander Dowie and Voliva. Dowie’s lawyers plan chancery action in Lake County Illinois to nullify a deed to Zion City property. Dowie followers promise Zion City entry but a broader battle over the church head remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Zion City
John Alexander Dowle
Ins
Valiva
Dowe
Voliva
Christian Catholic Church
P C Haley
Dawie
Gircuit
Lake County
Waukegan
Vola
Alexander Granger
Tim
Dowie
Down
Warmer’s Kidney and Liver Cure Gains German Approval
A German move to ban dangerous proprietary medicines is praised as nations unite to purge harmful drugs from markets. Warner’s Kidney and Liver Cure is cited as the sole American remedy permitted in the German Empire, declared pure by chemists and by the New York State Board of Health, promising rising U.S. sales and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
New York State Board of Health
Warners
Washington Post
Warner Safe Cure CO
Rochester
Military Orders Change At War Department
Major General Ainsworth will no longer certify orders of officers below his rank. A brigadier general as chief of staff could issue to superiors, prompting a conference. New form now shows Henry P. McCain of the military secretary’s division certifying the orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Ainsworth
Bagan Belt
Cit
Henry P McCain
Physical culture training for elephants revealed
An English trainer, Reuben Schubert, demonstrates how elephants are developed through daily physical culture. Beginning in Stellegen Germany, a young elephant is nurtured from weakness to strength via neck and trunk work, limb conditioning, and progressive weightlifting, culminating in a diploma as a physical culture graduate before entering active work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Schubert
Carl Hagen
Schubert
Carl Hagenbach
Stellegen
Germany
Vogne
Nial
Battle Ship Squadron Arrives for John Paul Jones Burial
The Alaska bound ships Alabama Indiana Iowa and Illinois under Rear Admiral Evans met by the Mayflower at the Virginia capes arrived at Chesapeake Bay and proceeded to Annapolis for the ceremonies marking the final burial of John Paul Jones. The Mayflower crossed from Washington and saluted with thirteen guns as the squadron entered the bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Roads
Norfolk
Alabama
Indiana
Iowa
Illinoia
Evans
Annapolis
John Paul Jones
Caves
Virginia
Capes
Chesapeake Bay
Army Orders and Navy Assignments Reported
Army officials announce Capt Chaired B Wheeler will proceed to the Sandy Hook proving ground and Randy Hook. Brig Gen Thormas H Barry to assist the chief of staff with duties at Fort Knos and Fort Popham for torpedo material inspection and shipment. Elect WW Littlefield to Navy Yard Washington DC. Lt H. Vo Butler detached to Maine. Midshipman C A Lebr detached to Maing. Battle ships Arve sighted at Annapolis. Capt John T Martin reported drowned aboard the transport Sherman. Port Said wireless notes the Dewey 150 miles off. Spring flower displays at Gude's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Oxinanes
Sandy Hook Proving Ground
Randy Hook
Hiafnass
Army and Navy Board
Thormas H Barry
Dutis
Wilmot B Elis
Artillery Corps
Fort Knos
Fort Popham
Littlefield
Navy Yard
Washington D C4
Cowpander
United States
Atlantic
Maine
Guha
H. Vo Butler
West Virginia
C A Lebr
Maing
Troxtun
Russia Secures 440 Million Loan as Witte Gains Upper Hand
St Petersburg reports announce a 440 million dollar loan for Russia at 5 percent over forty years, funded mainly by France and Belgium with Austria and Britain also participating. The move strengthens Premier Witte, weakens Interior Minister Ournov, and signals the Douma may sit through two months before summer recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Petersburg
Paris
France
Austria
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Holland
Russia
Bankers’ Commission
Imperial 48
Witte
Rusma
Fiance with a dagger in mysterious photos
London magazines recount a tale of Miss B a young woman living in the home counties who repeatedly sat for photographs in hopes of a successful result. Three sittings produced plates showing a dagger wielding man behind Miss B and bearing the same fiancé in uniform, an Indian Army officer, prompting a disturbing sequence of letters and a startling revelation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Miss B
Mass B
Is Studid
Indian Army
Thala
Health Office Record and Ocean Movement Notices
Health office record lists numerous individuals with ages and addresses, including Helen Thetz Susan Rose William Correll and others in varying states, with mixed partial data and hospital notes. Separate maritime section notes arrivals and sailings of Kaiser Wilhelm II and other vessels between Bremen Copenhagen New York Plymouth Cherbourg and related ports with dates in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Victoria Thetz
Susan H Rose
Sears
Sarah EL McDonough
St. Aw
Wiliam H Correll
N St. Aw
Chars W Kelly
Theresa Richardean
William P Leon
Brancis
Joseph T Bushuan
Providence Hospital
Fenton
Martha Willig
de Fost
Beatrice Woodrow
Cheater Court
Raymond i Campwell
Tymel Fery
Izabeth
von Brienen
Hivelles Krott
Jacob St
Helen Statth
Irving
Yea Dominica Amesto
Mantis
Ney Bowmen
Dava
New York
Bremen
United States
Copenhagen
Mateer Wilhelm der Grosse
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Hamburg
Amerfisg Frout
Burfutrat
Patricia
Trom
Dover
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lordhe Peters
Hadley
Sherff
Spongfield Mo
Leslie Peters
Ralph Burns
Yveraes
Burns
Cleary
Grace Keseramir
Pettit
Bessie B. Pettit
Jliam J Henderson
Caroline J Moss
Yuna
Marshal Ard Mery B. Vartin
Tilerd
Jobert H Smith
Hester
McGraw
Wif Key
Town and Warn
Darbour
Rock Point
Chirk
Magara Falls
Maud
Empey
Hepps
Auco Smithson
Summereon
Cora
U ‘Thomas
Catherine A. Noonan
Aeme Henley
Lena Port 'Suhert
Shelton
Wytheville
Stacker
Nelson County
Mwedey
E Wells
Colbert
Alea
Ter Gall
Sarah Brown
Birdie Holwes
Sand Johnson
Dixie Kimball
Charisse Smith
Combe-Ray
Wilmington, del
Rev Ros Stephnson
Martha and Ray
Ore? Lacombe
Undertakers
SPA Pri
H Baldwin
Washington
Ma Ifeld
Macfarland
Edna Bushee
Associated Charities
Mies Southworth
Hug Family
Richards
Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Cme
Atlantic City
Nquiry
Ohio Senate Investigation Act
Treasuera
Udall
Senator Schmudt
Zion
Agamat Zion
ARMY
John T. Martin
John T Martin
Martin
Sheriman
Maniid
Big Dry Dock
Port Sad
Port Said
Déwey
Gude’s
Kalon Snes
Douma
Reya- Tawlonists
Nbéral
Health Office Record
Velvet King
Bruggists
Douglas
Petters
Brockton
Mass
W. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
Pugene
B.wilking
Pricipal
Penn, Ave
Harms
Streess
Northland
Ariecsp
Runkel
Runkel Brothers
Fating
Beechar’s Pills
Arphive
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