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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1908

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19

Indictment Deals Blow in Richmond City Home Murder Case

Ethelyn Gaylord, an inmate at the City Home, is indicted for the murder of Vaughan baby, accused of twice administering poison. Grand jury inquiry criticized officials for failing to notify police promptly. Gaylord, formerly Ethelyn Jackson, says she is innocent and married in Norfolk before moving toward Richmond.

Washington Richmond Va Grand Jury Lthelyn Gaylorn Gaby Ian Ethel Gaylord Ethelyn Gaylord Bab Vaughan Tits Home Ajong Davis Wariingeay Urs Gaylord Norfolk E&nporta Richmond Norolk Wi Ethelyn Garlord Searehan Hthtyn Jackson Florence Critten City Wis George Ryne Byne Onan Berkley Gaylord Helaer

Named in poison case shields Newport News man from suspicion

A Washington Post report and a weekly sport related piece defend Jim Hughes of Newport News from involvement in the Vaughan baby murder. The piece notes name similarity to a Norfolk suspect, urges protecting Hughes, and cites grand jury inquiry into the infant’s parentage while stressing Hughes’ public service and lack of knowledge of the crime.

Washington Post Raimond Sportig Jimmie Hughes Newport News Vaughan Thompson Norfolk Richtmand Hermie Headd Hughes Newport Neuslle Mg Stown Richmond Grand Jury Remurder Kompson Sems Hugnes Newport Redmord Jimme* Hughes

Innocent Man Seeks Protection Amid Thompen Mystery

Mrs Hermance vows to sue the so called Mysterious Mr Thompen at the first opportunity. She claims to know the real name and says she will travel to Norfolk to recover money owed for caring for the child. She hints at contacting Mr Hughes in Newport News if needed.

Attempt to blow up train near Danville Virginia

Three Black men are under arrest after an attempted dynamite attack on a Southern Railway passenger train near Danville. A midnight blast shattered windows on southbound No. 29 as a box with twelve sticks of dynamite was found nearby. Witnesses say Hde a Slade and Londe Reynolds were seen with the explosive, while Jordan Lee, older and in custody, admits showing them how to use it.

Washington Post Danville Ander Southern Railway Hdeaic Slade Londe Reynolds

Fifth Trial For His Life In Lynch Haze Roanoke Murder Case

Special to The Washington Post roanoke va the fifth trial of John Richards Floyd County schoolteacher for the murder of rival Maurice K Francis began at Floyd courthouse before Judge Ingram. Prosecution closed last night defense underway. Francis was shot on the public road en route to set a marriage date with Gracie Link. Richards had pursued her. three hung juries and one conviction preceded. The Supreme Court overturned on a technicality. Richards could face another trial. Richards’s family deaths followed the second trial, while he was barred from funerals amid lynching fears.

Washington Post Roanoke John Richards Floyd County Maurice K Francis Floyd Courthouse Francis Gracie Link Richards Supreme Court W W Moffett Salem

Wife Aided Assailant In Home Shooting Tragedy

Jacob L Hechler, wounded during a Tuesday morning attack at his Richmond home, claims his wife urged assailant Ellerson to join them. Hechler recounts being struck with a revolver butt and shot twice, with Ellerson firing a shotgun as he fled. Both suspects were located by X rays.

Washington Post Richmond Jacob L Hechler Hechler Ellerson Roy Henda Dierson Ellergen

Train wreck near Roanoke injures workers. one dead

Special to The Washington Post Roanoke Virginia reports a work train derailed south of Roanoke striking mine employees. James Tyree 18 died, James Wirtz 2 fatally hurt, John Long leg broken while Frank Richardson and John Brown were scalded. Fire destroys Suffolk Lumber Plant in Suffolk Virginia. Total loss near $35 000 with $15 000 insured. Insurance company elects officers in Salisbury North Carolina. Rev R E Neighbors leaves Salisbury church for Spartansburg D C early next month.

Washington Post Roanoke Rover Iron James Tyree James Wirtz John Long Frank Richardson John Brown Suffolk Suffolk Lumber Company Salsbury Rowan Mutual Fire Insurance Company Salisbury M Fodd Rowan S A Brarnhard J M L Lyerly First Baptist Church R E Neighbors Spartansburg D. C

Five Robbery Suspects Captured On Rail Line

Washington Post report says Ikthari McGuire Samuel Hines Eugene Parker Clarence Anderson and Charles McCoy were arrested in Alexandria for housebreaking. Officers Goods and Sampson traced two suspects along the Washington Southern Railway, catching them after a pursuit on the tracks. Pettit of Alexandria identified a pistol stolen from him. The five men will be turned over to county authorities for prosecution.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Ikthari McGuire Samuel Hines Eugene Parker Clarence Anderson Charles McCoy Fhrst McCoy oSuth Sampson Henderson Parker Anderson McGuire Hines Washington-Southern Railway Washington- Southern Franconia McGuire Iwice David Pettit Alexandria County

Vault Foils Robbers At King Son Company Vault

A late night break in at the Charles King & Son Company wholesale grocery vault on North Lee Street failed when the intruder, after removing rear bricks, abandoned the attempt upon encountering stronger material. Police suspect familiarity with the premises as they investigate the case. John Jones, a Luna Park laborer, was arrested on suspicion of stealing hose from the park and handed over to Constable James Burke. T J Fannon awarded Gilroy & Howard the contract to build three brick houses on Alexandria fairgrounds property. George F Caton sold the 505 Prince Street house and lot to Thomas F Burroughs. price not named in the deed recorded yesterday.

Alexandria Charles King & Son Company Om North Legatreat Gome John Jones Luna Park Lieut Bettis Alexandra T J Fannon Gilroy &Howard Alexandria Far Grounds Sells Prince Street George F Caton Thomas F Burroughs Corporation Court

Acquitted of Old Murder in Oxford Trial

Special to The Washington reports Dr Puryear, on trial here for three days in Oxford North Carolina for the killing of Charles Austin, a colored man, years ago, was acquitted by the jury. The testimony showed the accused was insane at the time of the crime.

Washington Oxford Dr Puryear Charles Austin

Thrashed Bride Daily Then Jailed for Six Months

Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore reports John Ball a 24 year old eloped with Laura Reed beating her daily and sometimes thrice a day with his mother in law and father in law also harmed. He was fined ten dollars and costs and jailed six months after witnesses testified.

Washington Baltimore John 8 Ball Laura Reed Justice Loden West |Erm Loden Scrapper Andrew J Reed Baill Harry F Reed Ralf Reed Birmingham

Formal Texas Appeal on Freight Rates to Be Filed

After a conference with Interstate Commerce Commission leaders and Texas representatives a formal complaint by the Texas railroad commission will be filed today against several railroads over proposed freight rate increases effective the 10th. Assistant Attorney General Claude Pollard will draw the document. The chairman pledged prompt attention and precedence due to the case's broad impact.

Knapp Clements Interstate Commerce Commission State of Texas State Railroad Commission of Texas Claude Pollard Texas

Labor Men Halt Funeral After Hearse Incident

In Albany on August 7 labor men refused to work with a non union hearse driver during the funeral of Jerry Winne a prominent Albany business figure causing the hearse to stall on the street. A second union hearse and driver were finally secured and the coffin was moved to resume the cortege.

Hack Davera Conumonist Albany Jerry Winne

Ill Taken Off Mauretania In Ill News From New York

Edward H Llewelyn of Chicago arrived from England aboard the Mauretania suffering from a tumorous growth. He was taken ashore at quarantine with two brothers and arrangements made to bring him to Chicago. Navy officers and ships movements are listed in a string of late 19th century naval assignments and retirements.

E. H. Llewelyn Chicago Calis Brothers New York Edward H. Llewelyn England Mauretania

Licensed to Marry With Several Pairs Listed in Vague Notation

A compact license notice lists multiple marriage intentions and parties including Thomas A Britton and Reste A Earl. Arthur N Tasker and Mary Herry. James B Abbott and Caroline L Smith. Camillo Vaccaro and Annie Scontag. Edward M Paul and Constance M Field. Willis L Carter and Emma My Addison. Wiliiam P Middieton and Badia F Sims. plus others with initials and ages in a fragmentary historical record.

Thomas A Britton Reste A. Earl DT. M Sutbrate Arthur N Tasker Mary H Eerry Thomas J Packard James B Abbott Caroline L Smith W L Davidson Camillo Vaccaro Annie Scontag H T Stevenson Edward M Paul Constance M Field Handy Justice of Wilbanks Wiliam P Middieton Badia F Sims Rey & Dennis

Health Office Records Deaths List Of Names And Ages

A health department death record lists individuals with ages and last known addresses. Entries include John F Spelishoure aged 50, Margaret Frayser 62, John Ler 78, Josiah Bayley SF year, Elizabeth Borge 42, John A Fairfax 83, Burne Osburn 64, George L Clark days old and several others with scattered locations such as 427 Kxt nw and 2516 M ct nw. The mixed OCR shows multiple names and ages from various streets and institutions like Govt Hospt incana and Freedmen's Hospi.

John F Spelishoure Kxt Margaret Frayser John Ler Fla Ave Josiah FR 'Bayley Columbia Road Margeret Marlow Sus Fin You Bary Jackson Adacotha Ant Elizabeth Borge M Ct Nw Fairfax Toth el Burne Osburn I St George L. Clark Joseph Whitney Gaspte Tayor Sophia Simms Samuel Gordon St. Ge Jepate Tales Yeaa Oh Batley Andie Lee Atsonale

The Post Sunday Morning Edition Overview

The leading government capital newspaper offers comprehensive financial news market reports for merchants and financiers. It also serves farmers with produce sale guidance and provides leisure readers with varied news matter and reading columns in its Sunday Morning Edition.

United States Post

The Washington Post Magazine Section Praise

The passage extols The Washington Post for its unequaled illustrated magazine section with selections by prominent writers and noted authors. It lauds its foreign news coverage and timely illustrations, claiming The Sunday Post surpasses all other Sunday newspapers as the best visitor to any household.

Sunday Post

The Sporting Pink Sheet Highlights Broad Competition

The Pink Sheet of Tue Post covers outdoor and indoor sports across all locales with detailed results in baseball, running, billiards, auto racing, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and more. It claims to be the best sporting paper, printed on pink paper with four Sunday pages.

Tue Post Tue Sunpay Post

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