Indictment Keys Murder Charge At City Home
Richmond Va Aug 7 The grand jury charged Ethelyn Gaylord an inmate of the City Home with twice administering poison to Vaughan baby. The case cites failure to notify police promptly and criticizes Superintendent Davis and city officials for mismanagement at the home and hospital. Gaylord, who married in Norfolk, maintains her innocence and is believed to have met the child’s father in Norfolk or nearby areas.
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Named in poison case drawling rumors shield Newport News man
The Washington Post notes that Jim Hughes of Newport News is protected from suspicion in the Vaughan baby murder at City Home. Reporters discuss name similarity with Norfolk’s Thompson, who is alleged to have taken the child to Richmond. The grand jury may reveal the true parentage, while Hughes is defended by friends who insist he bears no relation to the crime.
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Mysterious Thompen name known to many seeks protection
Mrs Hermance declares she will sue the mysterious Mr Thompen at the first opportunity. She vows to go to Norfolk to obtain money owed for caring for the child. She warns against involving Mr Hughes in Newport News.
Attempt to Blow Up Train Near Danville Virginia
Three Black youths are under arrest after a midnight dynamite explosion aimed at a Southern Railway passenger train near Danville. A box with twelve sticks of dynamite was found near the scene. Hdeaic Slade and Londe Reynolds, both teens, were seen with the dynamite and Jordan Lee, older and in custody, claims he showed them how to use it.
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Fifth Trial for His Life in Roanoke Murders
John Richards, Floyd County schoolteacher, faces a fifth trial for the murder of Maurice K Francis as he stands before Judge Ingram in Floyd courthouse. The prosecution rested. the defense began. a midweek verdict is anticipated. Earlier trials yielded three hung juries and one conviction later overturned by the Supreme Court on a technicality. Richards’s family died during earlier proceedings while fear of lynching kept him from attending funerals.
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Wife Aided Alleged Attacker In Home Shooting
Jacob L Hechler says his wife urged admission of Ellerson to sit with them waiting for burglars. He says both he and his wife were seated under suspicion, were attacked by Ellerson and Dierson, struck with a revolver butt, then shot twice. Hechler says he was fired on as he descended stairs, with powder marks on his face from close range.
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Train crashes near Roanoke kills teen rider and injures others
Roanoke area report: a work train ran off the tracks south of Roanoke, striking six mine workers. James Tyree, 18, was killed. James Wirtz, 2, fatally wounded. John Long suffered a broken thigh. Frank Richardson and John Brown were scalded.
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Three Suspects Arrested in City Robbery Case
Washington Post dispatch reports Alexandria police captured ikthari McGuire Samuel Hines Eugene Parker Clarence Anderson and Charles McCoy, all negroes, in a housebreaking case. Anderson and McCoy were arrested in Alexandria while McGuire and Hines fled south on tracks, later captured after authorities pursued them on a Washington Southern train. A pistol seized belonged to David Pettit of Alexandria County, who identified it. The five suspects will be turned over to county authorities for prosecution.
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Vault Foils Robbers at Alexandria Grocery Vault
A bold late night attempt to break into the Charles King & Son Company wholesale grocery vault on North Lee Street failed as intruders abandoned the job after encountering stronger materials. Police suspect a local familiarity with the premises as the investigation continues. A separate arrest saw John Jones detained on suspicion of stealing hose from Luna Park by Lieut Bettis and Constable Burke. Also noted: T J Fannon awarded a contract to Gilroy & Howard for three brick houses on the Alexandria fairgrounds, and George F Caton sold 505 Prince Street to Thomas F Burroughs.
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Acquitted of Old Murder in Oxford Trial
Special to The Washington reports Dr Puryear was found not guilty after a three day trial in Oxford North Carolina for the murder of Charles Austin committed years ago. The jury verdict hinged on evidence that the defendant was insane at the time of the crime.
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Thrasher Elopes Bride Becomes Jailhouse Case and More
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore August 7 John Ball beat his bride daily and her family after eloping with Laura Reed. He was fined ten dollars and jailed six months after witnesses testified. Ball, 24, previously attacked the bride, her mother, father, and brother during a confrontation at her parents home. The report also notes the death of George C Steiger, a Mercersburg bank president, at 73, and horse stealing arrests of Earl Parks and Arthur Michael in Davidson County, with a report of free Want Ads in the Post.
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Formal Texas protest against freight rates filed
After talks between Chairman Knapp and Commissioner Clements of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Texas representatives, the State Railroad Commission of Texas will file today a formal complaint against railroads raising freight rates set to take effect the joth instant. Assistant Attorney General Claude Pollard will prepare the document, and Texas pledges prompt, precedence priority due to the broad impact of the decision.
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Labor Men Halt Funeral In Albany Over Hearse
Labor men refuse to work with a non union hearse driver during the funeral of Albany businessman Jerry Winne. Drivers jumped from hacks, a truck blocked the street, and a union hearse and driver had to be found before the coffin could resume the procession.
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Ill Taken Off Mauretania on Ill Passenger
An ill passenger from Chicago was taken off the Mauretania at quarantine in New York after arriving from England. He was rushed to Chicago as his condition was serious, with two brothers accompanying him by tug. Navy officers and other personnel are listed for duty changes, retirements, and assignments across ships and stations in the Atlantic and Pacific fleets.
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Licensed to Marry Names and Dates Listed in Notice
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Health Office Records Deaths List of Local Residents
Health Office records list multiple local deaths with ages and addresses including John F Spelishoure 427 Kxt nw 50, Margaret Frayser 523 2d et mw 62, John Ler 80 Fla ave ow 78, Josiah Bayley 1260 Columbia road sf 70, Margaret Marlow 432 Jackson et 70, Elizabeth Borge 2516 M ct nw 42, John A Fairfax 1927 toth el nw 83, Burne Osburn 622 I st ne 64, George L Clark 1219 Blad'hgs road me days, Joseph Whitney Govt Hosp incana 29, Gaspte Taylor 1747 U st mw 42, Sophia Simms Freedmen's Hospi 50, Samuel Gordon 111 16th st ge 38, Jepate Tales 1209 ith at mw 6, Batley 8th at nw 10 months, Andie Lee 174 atsonale at 8 months, Gintresia ich person 309 Let nw month.
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The Post Sunday Morning Edition Overview
The Post is described as the leading newspaper in the nation’s capital offering comprehensive financial news and market reports. It serves merchants, financiers, farmers, and general readers with selling guides, diverse columns, and leisure reading across its Sunday Morning Edition.
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The Washington Post Sunday Magazine Section Praise
The Washington Post offers a distinguished illustrated magazine section with selections by prominent writers and fiction from noted authors. Foreign news is carefully chosen and timely, with accurate illustrations, while The Sunday Post is celebrated as superior to other Sundays, a trusted household companion.
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The Sporting Department of Tue Sunpay Post covers all outdoor and indoor sports. It features baseball results, track and field, billiards, auto racing, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and more. The pink Sunday pages are four in number and thoroughly report the latest in sport.
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