Denial by Blackburn in federal case over whisky evidence
Greensboro April 18 The United States Wheat Court heard Blackburn defend a claim of not appearing before Washington departments. Krider testified Blackburn discussed aiding release for a Rowan County distillery with $130 meant for the government. Star witness Eadieman proved costly for prosecutors, while Blackburn admitted prior cases for Dinkins Quills and Krider but denied Washington department appearances. Trial expected to finish Friday with verdict pending.
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Washington Post
Greensboro
N. C
United States Wheat Court
Blackburn
W. R. Krider
Chat Je
Internal Revenue Department
Rowan County
Flys
Congrese
Price
Gise
Juan W. Yerkes
Interal Revenue Fee
Kridee
Yerkes
Ace Dinkils
Tackburn
Dinkins
Ace Dinkins
Spenvar Blackburn
Atheney
Frank’ Eadieman
United States
Fddieman
Lewis
Case
Nand
Blackbur
Dinking
Quvls
Krider
Statesville
Washington
Nesses
Injuries Proved Fatal In City Man Dies At Home
Walter Hawkins, aged unknown, died from injuries after a delirious fall from a third story window on Bollingbrook Street. Charles M. Rawnh, a merchant for about three years, died tonight at age twenty five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weetungten Ost
Vetersourg
Walter
Hawkins
Bollingbrook Street
Tor
Express Train Kills Two In Baltimore Area Crash
Baltimore April 18 Two men working on the Baltimore and Ohio main line near Bayard street were struck by New York and Washington express No 31 amid a likely fatal accident. Frank Shipley age 25 and Thomas Francis 40 died. George Francis 22 survived with injuries. The injured and dead were part of a section gang on the tracks when the train bore down on them. In Charlestown West Virginia Edwin Howell, a colored man, linked to the murder of white man Georges Fauvre, hanged himself in his cell today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speciata
Baltimore
New York and Washington Express
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Bayard Street Cross
Shipley
Thomas Francis
George Francs
Bayard Street
Georgy Francis
Hidden treasure found in Roanoke tavern teardown
George Gish of Cagnery Springs after tearing down an old Roanoke County tavern dwelling found a hidden chest behind a second story fireplace with $4,000 in cash, silverware, and a lady's gold watch. Officials believe the valuables were hidden for safekeeping before the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
George G. Gish
Cagnery Springs
Kansas
Roanoke County
Six years for matricide in Pittsylvania County
James Doorty was sentenced to six years in the state penitentiary for beating his mother to death in Pittsylvania County. His defense claimed intoxication. A separate note mentions Power being sentenced for malicious shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsylvania
Washington
Chatham
Pittsylvania County
Civewi, Cay
James Doorty
Multiple Obituaries From Various Towns Across State
Williamsburg and Newport News report sudden deaths including Mrs Gustav Helm and Mrs Rebecca Tennis with survivors listed. Danville notes John R Chaney death after illness. Charlottesville records James W Tumeh Jr death after rheumatic illness. Winchester notes Mrs Jane Ginn death at 84 with many survivors. St Monts funeral for John J Windsor in Missouri. Windsor born in Mount Vernon Va.
Maryland Obituary Notes From The Washington Post
Rockville Maryland April 18 H Clay Ashby former resident of Seneca died Oswego Virginia after illness of several months of kidney affliction Mrs Mary M Bennett wife of James Titus Bennett of Clarksburg died today after illness of some months tuberculosis aged forty She leaves husband and night child Speeial to The Washington Post Harpers Ferry Virginia April 15 Raleigh Moore of Brunswick and Miss Sarah Joen Nichols of Halltown were married at the home of the brides parents today by Rev Dr Hop Kids of the Presbyterian Church Charlestown WV Miss Nichols is daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth Nichols Their future home will be Brunswick Special to The Washington Post Rockville Md April 16 Miss Hud a V Cissel daughter of Mr and Mrs G C Cissel Wheaton and John Cissel a well known young merchant were married at back this evening in St Johns Catholic Forest Glen The ceremony was performed by Rev Charles O Rovens tvel Killed Himself While Hunting 2yenial to The Wantington Post Danville Virginia April 18 J A Reagan shot himself while hunting death probably instantaneous He leaves a wife and two children Special to The Washington Post Rockville Md April 18 A license to marry has been issued by the clerk of the Circuit Court to Millard Charles Wesley Open of Prince George County and Miss Margaret Elizabeth Moore of Washington
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Ousins Mefkevite
Jesse Eugene Bass
M. McKevitt
Father Daonerty
Florence Cragvy
Lord Mcnafin
Ro” McCriffin
Joh Minor Behals
W. A. McKecery
Redericksburg
Herbert Willis
King Wiliam Coun Va
Weldon
S.C
Smple Richerson
Ate Bb. Richerson
J. Reunen Richerson
Caroline County
Marstet
Salem Baptist Church
Spada
Adudrew Hroaddus
Petersburg
Mea Fancia “Byrne Rabily
Alexander Last
Oakland
Cal
Uni- Cincinnati
Columbia
J. Farrel
Daniel Rabily
Ottesville
Williamsburg
Gustav Helm
Here
Warsaw
Margaret Tallaferra
Lucy A.pallaferra
Naylors
Newport News
Rebecca
East Hampton
Rebecca Crockett
York
Danville
John R. Chaney
Charlottesville
James W. Tumeh, Jr
University of Virginia Hospital
Winchester
Jane Ginn
James Ginn
Boyes
Clarke County
Alexandria
Rockville
H. Clay Ashby
Seneca
Oswego
Mary M. Bennett
James Titus Bennett
Clarksburg
Childre
Speekil
Washington Post
Harpers “Ferry
W.va
Raleigh Moore
Brunswick
Sarah “Joen Nichols
Halltown
W. Va
Hop Kids
Presbyterian Church
Charleytown
Nichols
Lewis
Elizabeth Nichols
The
Huda
Cissel
Wantington Post
J. A. Reagan
Millard Charles Wesley Open
Prince George County
Margaret Elizabeth Moore
Washington
Murder and bigamy charges swirl in Bluefield case
Alfred Berger, held in Bluefield as a witness, denies marriage to Mary Mytinger kin and faces a pending grand jury decision on the poisoning death of Mary Mytinger’s mother. Mary’s nephew T. A. Franklin arrives to press prosecution. bigamy charge held in abeyance pending developments.
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Alfred Berger
Bluefield
Mytinger Worton
Weehington
W.va
May Mytinger
Washington
Mary Mytinger
Princeton
Incendiary Attack Targets Dr Frame Home in Parkersburg
A kerosene soaked under a corner of the Frame residence was set ablaze but the fire department saved the home. Police believe multiple incendiary attempts occurred within an hour, signaling a move to burn the town. Also reports on Union Mechanics delegates, a child injury in Cumberland, a dog rescue from a Charlottesville sewer, and a Hawkins blackmail case in court.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
State Board of Health
Hendrick
Mexican Diet Helped Man Regain Health Says Postum
A Texas traveling man chronicles a severe stomach ailment cured by Postum and Grape-Nuts after a diet of greasy Mexican foods. He credits improved digestion, weight gain of thirty four pounds, and resumed daily business. The testimonial from the Postum Co. Battle Creek, Michigan, promotes their products as a health aid.
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San Antonio
Tex
Wallville
Texas
Old Mexico
Mexico
Michigan
Pogtum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Hotels Guests Across Cities Listed in Travel Note
A travelers list records guests at major hotels across Baltimore Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond and other cities. Names include Harrie Brady Machen Spencer Easterday Wood Knott Looms Scott Rush and many more, with multiple wives noted and venues ranging from Willard to Regent and St James.
Cantata Well Rendered The Atonement Debut
The initial Washington choral society performance of Coleridge Taylor s The Atonement at First Congregational Church was a brilliant success. Miss C Maria Ravel and Mr Sidney Woodward led the cast with Miss Lola Johnson and Miss Lottie Wallace in principal roles while Melville Chariton played the organ and Miss Mary Lurope presided at the piano.
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Coleridge Taylor
First Congregational Church
Washington Choral Society
Melville Chariton
New York
C. Maria
Ravel
Virgin
Cleophas
Misa
Mary L. Hurope
Russian Democrats Divided Over Agrarian Policy and Polish Autonomy
Leaders of the Constitutional Democratic party split on legislative program and tactics in St. Petersburg on April 18. The moderates insist peasants' needs be first in policy, while radicals want immediate political moves. Both factions unite on demanding autonomy for Poland.
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St. Petersburg
Constitutional Democratic Party
T Jority
Suppor Peasants
Atemeft
Poland
Progressive Democrats Seek Poland Election Annulment Amid Martial Law
The Progressive Democrats in Poland demand annulment of elections due to suppression of free speech under martial law. They state any elected party members would be considered temporary, aimed at Poland’s autonomy before Parliament. Also notes burial of two striking miners in Johnstown with large funeral turnout and remote armed guards.
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Warsaw
Progressive Democrats
Poland
Johnstown
SONS OF REVOLUTION MEET NEW MEMBERS AT SEASON'S END
The Song of the American Revolution held its last regular meeting at Rauscher's last night. Rabbi Abram Simon delivered "From Father to Son," stressing service, amorphism, and righteousness. A long list of new members was elected, with many prominent attendees present including Jerome Johnson and Admiral F Prinate among others.
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Rauscher's
Abram Simon
Simon
W. H. Hollister
Charles W. Stewart
Fenton Bradford
Woodberry Pulsifer
John W. Harbaugh
Jerome ¥. Johnson
Commandar Sohn H
Shepard
Front
KE Somervell
Tobin Doyle Carmody
F. Finley
George
Lows
Ac Dent
W. A. Miller
Willatay Doowally
F. Monee
Adams
A. D. Bryant
Admiral F
Tuley
Parker
Averin
Jacke
HP. Haye
ML. Dawking
J. Paul
Brnedi
A. Ermey
A. H. von Duseo
HE. Burgens
Copenhaver
J. G. Gallagher
Dr. " Jard
FA. Penning
H. Patton
Hawes
A.B. Graham
W.deninison
H. B. Moulton
Taber Johnson
Georg
C. Maynard
Siew
Munn
A. D. Sewell
F. E.W. Whittaker
Vi Nett
B. al Kreicher
Golmes
Edron’ Pitts
Ced Smith
Facan
Rejected World Fair Money Dispute Delays Train
Washington and Alexandria rail line delays after a dispute over coin value when a conductor faced a passenger named by Judge Bartey of Alexandria Corporation Court. Complications arise as a worker sustains a crushed foot between freight cars at Waterloo Virginia. Funeral held for Mrs. Ross Crilly at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria with Rev Fathers Cavanaugh and Pattell officiating.
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Washington
Post Bureau
Odters “Treet
Alexagari
Yesterna
Washington, Alexandria
Mount Vernon
George Hopkins
Couny
Carl Thomas Johnson
Washington-Southern Railway
Bbrakerman
Waterloo
Aldvandria
Crilly
Ross Crilly
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Alexandrie
Prisoner Carr Escapes County Jail Amid Breakout
Thomas Carr, serving five months in a Virginia county jail, bent iron from his cage top to escape from the Auguste county jail this morning after locking in Lask Right and Jailor Boak. Carr left a letter for the jailer. This marks the fourteenth escape from the facility in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spedal
Tua Wasamngson
Steuntor
Thomas “Carr
J. Murphy
Lask
Jaitor Boaker
Carr
Jaller
Dattys Pure Malt Whisky Promises Health and Vitality
An 1890s style advertisement touts Dattys Pure Malt Whisky as a stimulant that strengthens the heart and digestion, boosts energy, and promotes longevity. It claims benefits for workers and children, urges not to substitute, and directs readers to buy in bottle or direct sale, with Rochester and Pittsburgh addresses listed.
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Buffy
Matt
Whiakey ‘Co
Rachester
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Virginia Weddings
Charles M. Rawnh
Aft
Charlestown
Syerlel
Edwin Howell
Georze Fauvis
Howell
Fauvre
Richmond
Col
A. B. Andrews
Cmpany
Southern Railway Company
Reyiot
Panies
Herstefore
Virginia
Maryland
S. E. Nichols
J. S. Cissel
H. R. Cissel
Mytinger
Jie
Treasury Department
Franklin
Buith Berger
Fourth Street
Berger
Mary’ Mylinger
Fourteenth Street
Deges
Hn Ryan
Wer
Cluefield
Bluefiel
AL M. . Frame
Virginia J
TNO Wasmdr
Femco
United American Mechanics
Norfolk
I. W. Jones
Vienna
C.J. Sedgwick
J. B. Boehm
J. H.trimmier
Washington Peat
Cumberland
W. L. Hine
Meadow Bluff
Joseph Brown
Fourteenth
Anit
Vattenton
Commonwealth
John
Baltimore Aire
Beach
Ariington
B. Harrie
J. H. Brady
K. T. Machen
L.r C. Spencer
Regent
Mra
Mart
A. Li Dryda
Raleigh
W. Easterday
Bt. James
Mem
W. Knott
B. Wood
New
Boston
Mre
Henry Wheeler
Henry Lefavour
Arington
J. A. Smith
Blame
Winsor T. AL Vingon
W. J. Mages
JA. Smith
E.W. Nowdrieh
MJ. Croile
Mooney
D. J. Slatier
W. O. Hastings
G. W. Bartlett
H. Camerang
St. James
W. D. Ruda
A. BL Hall
G. Carpenter
Willard
HA. Stillwell
Wellesley Gistiwell
Abington
G. F. Rush
Rafeigh
W. D. Lindey
Parrott
FL G. Mayer
Appenheimer
M.’ Folie
B. L. Straus
M. Appel
Lb. Goldsmith
Donnean
Gelsnel
H.C. Young
Frank Spica
Newhouse
W. F. Lake
W. FP. Killip
J. G. Murray
C. J. Burns
W. W. Leland
J. Mert
A. Conrmd
W. AL Subic
Janes
D. J. Kelley
A. Kerryte
RL L. Hang
J.M. Schley
M. Cushing
B. Chentrough
W. C. Wilson
E. Pleste
W. J. Carpenter
J. Rytenbera
W. Drew
New Wizard
Pfuladelphia
R. S. McConnell
B. J. Fell
Vwite
Shorgham
McCain
B. C
C. Sehwoorer
Eubitt
H.W. Young
T. ©. Ratcliffe
H.R. Richanvon
Wie
J.-H. ‘Thomas End Wie
J. FG. Mitlier
W. W. Brecht
FB. Busheimer
J. Weinmaon
Raleleh
H. ¥. Allen
Wickerman
M- Gamay
A. F Walton
Albreeki
Bakewell
Shoreham
Anderson
S. B. Habegger
H. J. Nisilt
New Willard
Nullon
Rateign
J. K. Fowler
R.winstom
A. Kuyt Ang
L. W. Jeter
Ripley
Dames
J. Bryan
Butera
Bridgeport
Halaigh
Baran
Twmnan
Havens End
Wite
JV Smith
Hemipton
Florals
P. Pilixterro
Jacksonville
Georgl
Misa Hesse Hight
Rome
Shor Bi, JR. Watts
Atanta
Riggs
Atlanta
Detroit
Viard
Minnesota
Stoltzer
St Pauli
F. A. Chamberlain
Minneapolis
Hewitt
Mountain
W. R. Sholwell
A.B. Moore
P. Brewer
Glen
Ridge
W. Engelhardt
Herrisgg
Misw
Elizabeth Hyde
Morristown
WY. F
Renzidnausen
Newark
G. F. Stowe
G. T. Addla
Atlantic City
Gehibons
Atlantic Highieeda
J.B. Hunter
Jersey City
C. Henry
James‘town
D. B. Waturidge
Buffalo
W. F. Keengn
GW. Stalker
Brooklyn
Mia
L. le Houghton
C.’ Bedell
Waterford
Mina Mr. XL Wilbur
Canandaigun
Griswold
Harbeater
J. Byder
Joscph Hedel
Clinton
Elmira
B. Close
Selenectady
J. M. Jamison
Jehasn
Regares North Carolina
B. M. Douglas
Greanshor
A. van Buren
Wilmington
PBS
Burin
Rocky
Sons OF Revolution Meet
Abram ‘Simol
Lonely Four
Augusta County
Affleck
Healthtone
Srr
Lvania Avenue N. W
California Fig Syrup Co
Aip
Duffy
Philip Zimmer
Keuka
N. Y
Dutty
Cehilip Zimmer
Ira
N.Y
Mnéria
Weill
Coks
Washington Gaslight
E-Foggera &O
Beekman
Cook Remedy.co
Zea
Iain
Zell Drug CO
Galion, C. Ograws
Cer
Pa. Ave
12Th St
Bouche
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