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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1908

Page

37

Indictment Charged Inmate With Murder at City Home

Richmond Va Aug 7 The grand jury indicts Ethelyn Gaylord for murder of Vaughan baby at the City Home. Officers rebuked for failure to notify police promptly. superintendent Davis blamed for mismanagement. Gaylord, formerly of Norfolk, claims innocence and details of her life are noted as the case unfolds.

Crine Norfolk Washington Richmond Va Grand Jury Lthelyn Gaylorn Gaby Ian Ethel Gaylord Ethelyn Gaylord Bab Vaughan Tits Home Ajong Davis Wariingeay Urs Gaylord 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 Sparks Naming of Newport News Man

Report in Everybody asserts Jim Hughes of Newport News is not involved in a Vaughan baby murder case. The article cites grand jury probes into a Norfolk man named Thompson and a Richmond arrival of the child, while noting Hughes’s public service and a desire to clear his name amid name similarity fears.

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

Mysterious Mr Thompen Names Target of Suit over Child Care

Mrs Hermance vows to sue the alleged Thompen at once for money due after caring for a child. She knows the real name, intends action, and warns she will travel to W Norfolk if needed. She cautions against involving Mr Hughes in Newport News.

Attempt to blow up train near Danville Virginia

Three African American youths were arrested after an attempt to blow up a Southern Railway passenger train near Danville Virginia by placing dynamite on the track. A midnight blast shattered windows on southbound No 29, and a box of twelve sticks was found near the site. Authorities say Hdeaic Slade and Londe Reynolds were seen with the dynamite and Jordan Lee confessed to showing them how to use it.

Washington Post Danville Ander Southern Railway Hdeaic Slade Londe Reynolds

Fifth Trial for His Life in Floyd County Murder Case

John Richards, former Floyd County teacher, faces a fifth trial for the murder of Maurice K Francis as juror selection moves toward a verdict mid next week. Francis was killed while preparing to set a marriage date with Gracie Link. Richards had pursued her. Previous trials produced three hung juries and one conviction later overturned on a technicality. Richards’s family deaths and lynching fears overshadow trials as the case proceeds.

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

Wife Aids Man in Fatal Home Shooting Case

Jacob L Hechler, wounded in his Richmond home, accuses his wife and Ellerson of luring him to their trap. He describes being struck with a revolver butt, then shot twice, with Ellerson firing a shotgun as he fled, and notes powder marks on his face and X rays locating both assailants.

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

Train Hits Nine Employes In Roanoke Area

Special to The Washington Post Roanoke Va a work train derailed near Rover striking mine laborers James Tyree 18 killed James Wirtz 2 fatally hurt John Long broke thigh Frank Richardson and John Brown scalded Injuries reported as fire department investigates fire at Suffolk Lumber Company plant destroys facility shingles and four railroad cars with losses estimated at 35000 insurance 15000 Salsbury North Carolina officers elected at Rowan Mutual Fire Insurance Company meeting Rev R E Neighbors receives pastorate transfer to Spartansburg DC

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

Arrest Robbery Suspects Caught in City and On Tracks

Five African American men are arrested in Alexandria on charges of housebreaking. Ikthari McGuire Samuel Hines Eugene Parker Clarence Anderson and Charles McCoy are taken after a pursuit from Washington to Franconia and back. Police say McGuire and Hines fled on foot along railroad tracks before apprehension. A pistol found on McGuire matches a robbery at David Pettit’s Alexandria County home. The suspects await prosecution by county authorities.

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

Robbery attempt foiled at Charles King & Son vault in Alexandria

A late night robbery attempt at the Charles King & Son wholesale grocery vault on North Lee Street was interrupted before completion. Police suspect a local with premises knowledge. Separately, John Jones, laborer at Luna Park, was arrested on suspicion of stealing park hose and turned over to Alexandria County officials. Fort Myer Heights building contracts awarded to Gilroy & Howard for three brick dwellings near the fair grounds. George F Caton sold 505 Prince Street to Thomas F Burroughs. deed filed in the Corporation Court clerk’s office.

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 at Oxford Trial

Special to The Washington from Oxford North Carolina August 7. Dr Puryear on trial for three days for the murder of a colored man named Charles Austin two and a half years ago was acquitted by the jury. Testimony showed the accused was insane at the time of the crime.

Washington Oxford Dr Puryear Charles Austin

Thrashes Bride Daily Then Is Jailed For Six Months

Baltimore Aug 7 John Ball eloped with Laura Reed last month and beat her daily, sometimes thrice, also assaulting her parents and brother. After witnesses testified, he was fined $10 and costs and jailed six months. Ball, about 24, denied steady employment before marriage. Retired banker George C Steiger, 73, of Mercersburg, died today in Hagerstown. In Salisbury, Earl Parks and Arthur Michael were jailed for horse stealing. Sheriff Krider found the horse. For free wants ads, use the Post classifieds.

Washington Baltimore John 8 Ball Laura Reed Justice Loden West |Erm Loden Scrapper Andrew J Reed Baill Harry F Reed Ralf Reed Birmingham Mercersburg Hagerstown George C . Steiger Mercersburg Farmers Bank South Pennsylvania Salsbury Earl Parks Arthur Michael Davidson Statesville Krider Salisbury

Texas Protest Against Freight Rates Formalized

After a daylong conference involving Chairman Knapp and Commissioner Clements of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Texas officials, Texas will file a formal complaint against several railroads over proposed freight rate increases effective on the 10th. Assistant Attorney General Claude Pollard will draw the filing, and Texas seeks prompt consideration, with precedence due to the issue's wide impact.

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

Labor Men Halt Funeral In Albany Handling

Labor men refused to work with a non union hearse driver during the funeral of Albany business leader Jerry Winne. Drivers jumped from their hacks and blocked the procession, forcing a replacement hearse and union driver to complete the transfer of the coffin on the street before the cortege could continue.

Hack Davera Conumonist Albany Jerry Winne

Ill tak en off Mauretania with ill man aboard

New York August 7 Edward H Llewelyn of Chicago arrived from England today on the Mauretania suffering from a tumorous growth. He was hauled aboard the ship at quarantine by a tug with two brothers. Arrangements were made to take him to Chicago immediately, his condition believed serious. Several naval officers were reassigned or retired, including Commander C A Gove and Lieut Commander Lang, with postings to Pacific Fleet and Cavite.

New York Edward H. Llewelyn Chicago England Mauretania C A. Gove United States Naval Academy Annapolla W &Benson United States Pacifi San Francisco Cal GC J Lang Albany Parker Salem W R Cushman Navy J’ Anne W A. Cooper W C Herbert Cavite Castle Rosign NH Goss Lo R Leahy United States Pacife Fleet Rainbow CM ‘Tozer Wilmington P Mannix Bnsien W Nimitz Denier K Whiting EB Drum Marine Brigade Manila Mo Haff Cleveland

Licensed to Marry Names and Dates

Married couples listed with ministers and witnesses, including Britton Earl Sutbrate Packard and Smith Vaccaro Stevenson, plus Middleton Sims and other pairs. Detailing officiants and ages, the page records multiple license acknowledgments and nuptial pairings.

Thomas A Britton Reste A. Earl 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 Middleton Badte F Sims Rey Dennis

Health Office Record Deaths Report

A health department death listing includes numerous names with ages and addresses such as 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, Elizabeth Borge 2516 M Ct NW 42, George L Clark 1219 Bladhg Road ME days, Sophia Simms Freedmen's Hospital 50, Samuel Gordon 111 16th St GE 38, Andie Lee 174 Watsonale 8 months, Gintresia etc 309 Let NW month. The list covers ages from months to 83 with varied addresses and institutions noting Govt Hospital Indiana and Freedmen's Hospital. continuous department roll.

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 Peraon

The Post Sunday Morning Edition Preview

The Post is described as the leading newspaper at the U S government seat with comprehensive financial news. It offers full market reports for merchants and financiers, farming guidance for producers, and varied columns for leisure readers. The Sunday Morning Edition is highlighted.

United States Post

Washington Post Sunday Magazine Credited as Finest Visitor

The Washington Post Magazine section is praised for choice selections by prominent writers and noted authors, with careful foreign news coverage and timely illustrations. The Sunday Post is described as superior to other Sundays, a staple in households and highly valued by readers.

Sunday Post

Pink Sheet Sporting News Spreads Across Every Sport

The Sporting Department of Tue Post and Tue Sunpay Post showcases all outdoor and indoor sports. It covers baseball results, track events, billiards, auto racing, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and more. The Pink Sheet prints four pages each Sunday with comprehensive, accurate coverage.

Tue Post Tue Sunpay Post

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