Roanoke murder case links to Wingfield and wife
A fragmented report details William Wingfield, a former Maryland railroad worker, accused of killing his wife Helen Wingfield in Roanoke before a suicide attempt. The narrative ties his actions to an altercation with a man named Owens in Cumberland and references a past separation with his wife.
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T J Wingheld
Bagerstown
Yrekeman
Maryland
Roanoke
Shs
Robet
Senator Whyts and the Election Amid Early Campaign Buzz
Fragmented OCR hints at a discussion of a Senator Whyts 33 and mentions Democratic ties and a noted public interest in the race. The text references campaign timing, scrutiny of candidates, and expectations around the senator’s wife’s influence, with scattered lines about a late day pause and broad political commentary.
Mule Bite Incident Sparks Medical Response
Fragmented OCR recalls a mule bite incident injuring a man. Vague references mention a hospital or medical treatment, a possible vector of infection, and a dramatic sequence as bystanders respond. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the core event involves a mule bite and a need for care.
Montgomery School Changes Trachers Resign and Meeting Postponed
Reports indicate resignations across Montgomery area schools, including Rockville High and State Normal School. Several staff shifts prompt postponed annual meeting as boards seek replacements, with names such as Miss Dole Bluker and Miss Claudia Cliseely noted among departing educators.
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Osing
Wood County
Pabll
Dan
Dole Bluker
Rockville
Claudia Cliseely
Schoo Ner Sugariagd
Toa dtools cause death in Waxhontes area
A man named Dingman twenty years a practitioner near Litteta died after eating toadstools he believed were mushrooms. Two other family members died and others are ill. Doctors Dineme re and Roberta among caretakers expect more fatalities as the sickness spreads through the household.
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CP Dingman
Litteta
Alness
Dinemere
Frank Roberta
Poisoning at Norfolk area Buttermilk Fest injures seven
A Suffolk family and others were poisoned this afternoon by drinking buttermilk at a special toe wagation event. Seven persons were affected with three seriously ill, including Mrs Keener Oliver and Virginia Oliver of Georgetown Va, and Mrs James Campbell of Petersburg Va. Capt WF Oliver hosted the home where the milk was served during a revenue gathering.
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Alma
Keener Oliver
Waghter Virginia
Georgetown
James Campbell
Fetershors Va
WF Oliver
Prisoners Charged With Cruelty In Prince George County
Special in The Wachfoman reports that Poterubure Ve Ang Luli Patterson and Charles Anderson are confined in Prince George County Jail charged with cruelty and inhuman treatment. Patterson, eighteen, allegedly faced the girl with harsh abuse while guards say documents show she was fed under restraint. They are to be tried at the next Circuit Court term.
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Ang
Luli Patterson
Charles Anderson
Prince George County
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Dtig
Delegates Hear Falconto Baptize Three Filipinos at Jamestown
Knights of Columbus gathered at the Jamestown Exposition with dignitaries including Archbishop Glennon and Bishop Kelley to witness a baptism of three Filipino infants. The ceremony occurred during a day of speeches, military music, and a reception, interrupted briefly by a Baltimore delay.
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United Sites
Swanson
Virginia
Knights of Columbus
Jamestown
Meg Walconia
America
Glennon
Ethculs
Bishopy Kelley
Savannil Ga
Donohue
West Virginia
Sheppant
Tts
Jamestown Exposition Company
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Tracker
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Edward L Ream
New Haven
Chan
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Hilhops
Clersy Biewer
Clersy Biewer A Sailitary Review Concluded the Felebration At the Fas
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Baltimore
Coliiers
Semion Hoxton
Ghicagnie
Mer Falcon
Datto Goh
Pacientes
Puello
Pateicis Teney
Baiick
Daughter Bails Hargrave in Contempt Case and Fraud Charges
Special to The Waahlogtar reports former Minter Hargrave was bailed by his daughter Dinsqbolh in a contempt of court case for not answering summons as a witness, with a $3900 bond. He also faces charges of selling intoxicating liquors without license and alleged fraud involving goods from dealers nationwide.
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Richmond
Joh T Bargrave
Hanover County
Dave Age
James Chareed
Dinsqbolh
Red States District Court
Mells
Warnones
Cloxk
Dt Ia
Hargrave
Fairfax area eyes crowded senate race as Bendheim letter signals bids
The Fairfax county contest for the senatorial district gains momentum with Charles Bendheim, chair of the Democratic committee, confirming receipt of a letter from Rowell Thornton of Fairfax indicating a candidacy. Alexander J Wildderburn of Fairfax also hints at entering the race, with expenses for the primary projected and debated by the party chair. James P Machen of Fairfax says the move is a surprise, while he and State Senator Machen discuss potential opposition.
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Kime
Stree Almaniea
Troi Stata
Benator
Lewis H Machen
Alexandria
Fairfax
Prince William
Binte
Alexander J. Wildderburn
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Ahn
Cree Wall
Thornton
James P Machen
Machen
CAPT TYNES 18 ARRESTED IN PORT CHARGES
A dispatch from New York reports Capt L E Tynes of the barge Sterfalle, wanted for leaving port before settling cargo, towed by tug Marennet, was this city’s focus. Capt Hickman and officials planned extradition steps as the case unfolds, with possible transfer to Norfolk authorities.
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Leavy Alexandre Corporation
Samuel P Finber
New York
L E Tynes
Sterfalle
Hickman
Marennet
Uly
Norfolk
G Brent
Norfoly
Not a candidate for Sixth District race says Ing
John Ing issued a formal statement to the press announcing he will not run in the Sixth District contest against incumbent Carter Ginza. Ten days earlier Wad had indicated Lin would seek the nomination with Gisss as his chosen rival.
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Ag Wim
Congitas
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Io Wad
Lin
Gisss
Apelin
Parson Apertal Case in Richmond Police Court
An aged widow mother and an invalid husband with a baby were central figures in a Richmond Police Court drama. EF Mosby, a young man, was convicted of shoplifting from an optician’s store after attempts to prove temporary insanity. His wife and others cried out as he faced a potential term in jail. His attorneys planned an appeal. Justice Crutchfield expressed willingness to sign a petition to the governor for a pardon.
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Opticians
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Thorsing
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Alleged horse thief chased from Hagerstown to Grafton
An alleged horse thief implicated in stealing a mare and buggy from Dr Clarence W Beant and Hon Beaf Wey near Waynesboro was chased through Martinsburg and Cumberland. The suspect was traced in an automobile valued at $30,000 as authorities pursue charges in multiple cases, including a fatal theater wall collapse and previous escape attempts.
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Grafton
Sopelel
Hegerstown
Joey Brunnor
Jamestown Fair Complete Exposition Honors Centenary Theme
Jamestown exposition nears completion with strong support from officials and public figures. The event commemorates Virginia and the southern states, highlighting national unity and historic site significance amid final minor details.
ASE Officers to Resign Amid Military Controversy
Letters from Huntington Rifles Company members report discontent with Captain CG Moore and First Lieutenant CW Franklin. Moore claimed he had written a resignation but would not resign yet as he discussed the matter with Colonel Nottingham before acting. The unit is tense. officials have not resigned and no formal charges filed.
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CG Moore
CW Franklin
Tadey
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Col Nottingham Apa
Trolley to Baltimore 90 Percent Done Amid Weather Delays
Washington Baltimore line to run from Sparta to the National Capital reaches 90 percent completion. Weather and contractor delays push finish date to early next year. Cars near completion, olive green with 60 seats, express and passenger service planned, speeds up to 70. Park Avenue terminal to Treasury Washington station under construction. trip time about an hour and a quarter. full route graded and crossings projected in Anne Arundel County.
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Anne Arundel County
Oun
Million Pennies Backed Richmond Playground Drive Opens
In Richmond Virginia the Federation of Mothers Clubs will formally open playgrounds at the Ma Cenwal School tomorrow afternoon. After months of work by mothers and children who collected a mile of pennies, the funds will be used to equip grounds with devices. Alice King leads the event and chairs the grounds ceremony.
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Tashiamton Kant
Hishmond
Federation of Mothers Club
Ma Cenwal
Federation
Alice King
Firemen Lower Record at Raleigh and Ashoye Last Year
Raleigh Hook and Ladder Company of Raleigh lowered the time for 400 yards on a truck relay by several seconds at the state firemen convention, claiming a new record. The same team reportedly set a world record at Ashoye last year, with a reported 42 seconds and change. In Cumberland Maryland a court discharged injunctions from Meyersdale and Salisbury Street Railway against the Pennsylvania Maryland Street Hallway Company, allowing continued access to rights of way. In Somerset County, a heat-related incident at Groboldsboro left James Rysney overcome, dying shortly after. Local political notes from Norfolk and Wight reference primary results and election contests among listed candidates.
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Warningi
Trentiesh
North Carsling State Firemens Association
Womble Hook and Ladder Company
Raletzh
Ashoyie
Cumberland Ma
Court of Somerset
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Pennsylvania and
Maryland Street Hallway Company
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Richmond Va
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Amar Vhurga
Thie Luk
F. L. Patterson
Aobert
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Eeager
New York
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Saverra
Fires Hit Baltimore Trains and Factories Causing Devastation
A pair of conflagrations in Baltimore wrought extensive damage across Front and Low streets. The Baltimore Transfer Company stable, Hechingse Bros & Co factory, and adjacent structures burned, with losses estimated around 210 thousand dollars and 150 thousand insured. Rail traffic halted. passengers walked along Ham street as through trains rerouted over Pennsylvania tracks. Firefighters battled a wide blaze, destroying grain and causing structural collapse near the Ohio Avenue corridor. Total toll pegged near 210 thousand dollars with major property losses and multiple buildings evacuated.
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One Held For Girls Death in Clarke County
Amile Locke sixteen year old was arrested in connection with the death of Miss May Bushnell near Berryville Clarke County. A hearing before Magistrates Thomas J Hardesty and D H Toned Hewee found 440 evidents insufficient to hold him. Ernest J Monroe alleged to have placed a post across the road causing the death was remanded to Berryville for a hearing tomorrow. Miss Bushnell's funeral was held this evening attended by Rev George A Bower and other clergy.
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Wincheater
Amile Locke
May Bushnell
Herryvile
Clarke County
Berryville
Magis Ates Thomas J Hardesty
DH Toned
Hewee
Ernest J ‘Mona
Brisa Nushnell
Hecryville
Umlauf Accuses Conspiracy Aims to Harm Liquor Patrons
Richmond councilman Umlauf alleges a coordinated campaign by liquor dealers to sour patronage at his establishment and force him to abandon policing and municipal reform efforts. Friends say Umlauf’s high profile in reducing loans and increasing taxes provokes dealers to plot diversions. The council may be formally asked to address the alleged conspiracy.
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Washington
Richmond Va
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Minister Hurt At Baseball Pitch In Richmond Va
Dr George Spooner pastor of the nearby Methodist church was injured yesterday afternoon after a broken arm resulted from attempting to pitch in an amateur baseball game. He was throwing underhand and is reportedly resting comfortably tonight.
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Richmond Va
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Aid Home
Spooney
Saia
Men Held for Grand Jury in Maryland Train Crime
Four men including Richardma and Frank Comberland faced grand jury scrutiny after an incident on a Western Maryland Railroad excursion train near Mount Facke Mountain north of Higttic. They reportedly pulled a lever, aiding a crime. possible penalties include a $100 fine and up to seventy years in prison.
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Frank Camberland
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Reiga
Richmond Victim Case Reopened After Insanity Hospital Release
A man previously confined for insanity at Easter State Hospital in Williamsport was rearrested and appeared in court. He had been accused of threatening and attacking a servant, and attempted to win WH Smith, with whom he had worked. In jail he showed no memory of a killing or assault. mental struggles reportedly resurfaced after the asylum stay.
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Salisbury man charged with murder in county poorhouse superintendent death
An Amilty engineer from Salisbury has been arrested today on charges of murdering Robert Owen, the Rowan County pet house superintendent, who was killed while serving as administrator of his wife. The arrest followed a coroner and sheriff investigation in Salisbury.
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Washington
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Salisbury
Robert ‘Owen
Rowan County Peet House
Rosh Dorsett
Sherif J Hurther
Jn Trator
Indicted for peonage in federal court at Bernstert
Grand jury in the United States District Court at Bernstert found a nineety count indictment for peonage against EAKline a contractor on the sleigh and Pustill to Shund Railread. The finding prompted a court recess for defense counsel to examine the bill. Jury selected this afternoon.
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Eakline
Lalted States District Court
Bernstert
Mrs Tingley Goes Abroad on Extended Educational Tour
Mrs Tingley, leader of the Theosophist movement, sails from Newburyport for a lengthy overseas tour. She plans conventions in England, Ireland, Germany, Sweden and Denmark, then visits Cuba and attends the San Juan battlefield dedication.
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Monument to Davis Erected Near Confederate Leader Oath Site
The Alabama Legislature approved a plan to erect a monument to Jefferson Davis, the only president of the Confederacy, to stand within ten feet of where he took the oath of office. The monument will be placed in front of the old capitol, near the site of the community's historic ceremony.
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Jeferaun Dayafia
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