Seyler In Tons Led To Senate Probe In Atlantic City
Seyler, once acquitted of murdering Jane Adams, is jailed on a store robbery charge in Atlantic City. The Senate inquiry into alleged police cruelty spurred by Carmody’s visit looms, with authorities denying any plan to transport Seyler to Washington. The case follows Seyler and his brother Ville’s arrest in Virginia after Adams vanished.
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New Jersey
Jane Adams
Washington
Carmody
Atlantic City
Virginia
Washington Post
N. J
Louis J Carmod
United States Senate
Bernsfeld
Seyler
McGuire
Dennss
Hare
Woodruff
Tha Jattar
Senate
Orville
Mr.Garmody
Jana
Two Go To Death Chair In Norfolk Case
Richmond Va Dec 15 John J Smyth a bartender shot and killed his wife and young daughter at their home in Norfolk last August and was executed by electricity at the penitentiary here early today His death sentence was delayed from December 8 by a gubernatorial respite William Henry Smyth the prisoner s minor son testified to family quarrels and intemperance before the lower court Mire Smyth, a colored man, who robbed and murdered a 70 year old white woman in sneeinenarn last August, was also executed
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Richmond
John J Smyth
Norfolk
Smyth
Gov Many
Willam Henry Smyth
Mire Smyth
Illington
Sneeinenarn
Sportsmen buy vast tract in Bladen county
N F Eure of Wilson North Carolina bought the Black Lake property in Bladen county a 6000 acre tract famous for timber land and fishing. The deal ties in V R Owen Baltimore banker and Prof Hawley Smith Baltimore Dental College president. A hunting reserve of about 4000 acres will serve Northern sportsmen while the rest is to be operated by Eure.
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Washington Post
Wilson
N. C
N. F. Eure
Black Lake
Bladen County
Zure
V R. Owen
Millonaire Banker
Baltimore
Hawley Smith
Baltimore Dental College
Mt. Eure
Fire on Calvert steamer at Leedstown wharf barely contained
The Calvert of the Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway Company narrowly escaped destruction at Leedstown wharf in two hours of fighting. The fire started in the aft cabin, likely from rain and matches, and woke passengers who hurriedly left the vessel before it resumed its schedule to Baltimore.
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Washington
Warsaw
Leedstown
Calvert
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway Company
Baltimore
Boy Pupil Stabs Self in School Incident in Charlottesville
Frank Sandige age year old son of H D Sandidge accidentally stabbed himself in the stomach at Midway School while playing with the blade of an open knife. He was taken to Martha Jefferson Hospital for surgical operation. His condition was reported serious. Also notes actions from United States circuit court of appeals and a wedding: Exra Hy Kirk and Lulu Pearl Hetzer wed at Harpers Ferry.
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Washington Post
Charlottesville
Frank Sandige
H. D. Sandidge
Martha Jefferson Hospital
Harpers Ferry
Danville Bank Assigns Assets as Trustee Takes Control
Johnston & Cheek bank of Danville closes its doors after declaring an assignment to John F Beacon as trustee. Bank owners Holland and Meade transfer real estate and personal property for creditors. Sutherlin Meade Tobacco Company insolvency cited. assets include W P Horner Manufacturing plant. Deposits around 136 dollars. assets near 200000. other banks steady. plant continues under trustee until sale arrangements.
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Camile Va
Johnston &Beek
John F Bécon
Charles L. Holland
Edmund B Meade
Reir
Sutherlin-Meade A Tabacco ‘Ompany
Johnston & Cheek
John 3S Meade
Rutherlin-Meade Company
W Douthat
Meade
Danville Tobacco Company
Douthat
Danville Fair Association
Twelve Mile House Burns in Maryland Fire
The historic Twelve-Mile House on the York road near Texas, a Baltimore County landmark, burned at about 1 AM. Mr and Mrs Robert Craig and their two sons narrowly escaped as the woodwork flashed and the stone walls collapsed within minutes after the family fled. The house long hosted social gatherings and Civil War era officers, with local lore of haunting tied to a death in a room years ago.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Texas
York Road
Ang
Robert Craig
Baltimore County
Vermont
Canal Company Chartered in Norfolk for Intracoastal Link
The Virginia State corporation commission granted a charter to the Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal Company of Norfolk with authorized capital of 550000 to take over the properties of the recently sold Al bemarle and Chesapeake Canal Company. The plan is to operate until purchase by the Federal government as a link in the intracostal waterway from Boston to Beaufort. Government acquisition expected at 350000, per Army engineers report. Officers named: James M. Edwards president, Robert L. Harrison vice president, D S Burwell secretary and treasurer.
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Norfolk
Virginia State Corporation Commisston
Chesaneake and Albemarle Canal Company
Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Company
Boston
Beaufort
Army Engineers
James M. Edwards
Robert L. Harrison
D S Burwell
Damage to Norfolk steamer Maryland noted at $50,000
The steamer Maryland burned amidships en route from Norfolk to Cape Charles with damage estimated at $50,000 insured. Docked at a Norfolk pier, freight and baggage removal began as underwriters assess the loss. The fire’s cause remains a mystery with cotton bales tossed overboard at Sewells Point before the vessel reached Norfolk with 300 passengers aboard.
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Norfolk
Maryland
Cape Charles
Newport News
Sewells Point
Maitland
New Bridge Over Cheat Opens. Roanoke Murder Verdict Returned
The old bridge over the Cheat River at Rowlesburg on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was replaced by a new hydraulic structure in under twenty minutes without disrupting traffic. The two-span bridge, said to be the heaviest of its kind in the state, carries two tracks. In Roanoke, Va, the jury found John H. Jessie guilty of second degree murder in the Tip Top Hotel case, sentencing him to twelve years in the penitentiary.
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Spall
Washington Post
Oakland
Cheat River
Rowlesburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Waatington Post
Roanoke
John H. Jessie
David Franklin Marshall
Tip Top
Jessie
Safe and sane Christmas drive in Alexandria cited
The Alexandria city campaign enforces laws banning pistols, toy cannons and dynamite crackers during Christmas to ensure a safe observance. Mayor Paff orders Chief to enforce the laws, following a prior safe and sane holiday pattern endorsed by local officials and civic groups. Funeral services for Mrs. Javins set for Fairfax chapel with details from Providence Hospital.
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Warrinston
Paff
Alexandria
Bank Shortage Seen Heavy in Brunswick Savings Bank
Frederick Maryland December report from John Newman receiver indicates deposits near 9235000 and notes outstanding around 189000 most past due. Cash and bank balances total 16000 and building and fixtures valued at 10000. Assets comprise these items and notes, signaling a substantial shortage for the Brunswick Savings Bank after its closure by the state examiner.
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Washington Post
Frederick
Brunswick Savings Bank
State Bank Examiner
John 8. Newman
Newman
Rescued Miner Succumbs After Va Mine Blast
Bristol Tenn December 16 One of the men rescued from the Greeno sgal mine near Tacoma Va died yesterday afternoon leaving only three survivors. Official reports say twelve men were in the mine when the gas explosion occurred Wednesday morning eight were found dead. Funerals for James Barrowman and Charles Baker were held at Norton at the same hour. Other victims buried at Tacoma Coeburn and Bruce.
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Greeto
Bristol
Tenn
Greeno Sgal
Tacoma
Fopt
James Barrowman
Charles Baker
Norton
Coeburn
Bruce
Maryland Weddings Report From Hagerstown Area
Maryland wedding notices from Hagerstown and nearby towns list multiple marriages. Names include Miriam A. Bighop and Leo Clark at St John s Episcopal Church, Blyon Reneker and Edward Brewbaker at First Christian Lodge, Ora M Snyder and Otho E Carson in Rohrersville, Laura K Phoenicle and Charles A Robinson Hancock in McConnellsburg, Annie Maria Helbig and Philip T Peddicord in Oakland, Elizabeth Lusby and Walter J Harn in Rockville, and Clarence Keafer and Mary Edith Diebold in Cumberland. The notices name churches, counties, and officiants, reflecting a wide regional coverage.
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Miriam Aatet Hishop
John H. Bighop
Smithsburg
Leo Clark
William + Clark
Yeeterday
St. John's Episcopal
J. P. Tyler
Blyon Reneker
New Cumberland
Edward Brewbaker
Hartigburg
Firet
Oakland
Mias
Annie Maria Helbig
Philip T Peddicord
Garrett County
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Rockville
Mian Filizabeth Lusby
Philadelphia
Walter Joseph Harn
Pittsburg
Hoy
W D. Keene
Southern Methodist Church
Cumberland
Clarence Keafer
Grafton
Mary Edith Diebold
Henry Diebold
John Braren
SEEK CHARTER FOR COLLEGE IN SALEM VIRGINIA
The Lutheran synod of southwest Virginia and the synod of Virginia will establish a women's college in Salem. The commissions met to organize and authorize an attorney to secure a charter and arrange preliminary steps to begin building.
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Washington Post
Salem
Lutheran Synod of
Southwest Virginia
Synod of Virginia
Woman's College
Deaths and a Shaker leader span New York era
Landon adopted the pen name EW Perkins and died at home after years of locomotor ataxia in Yonkers. Funeral plans set for Sunday afternoon at Woodlawn Cemetery. In Mount Lebanon NY Anna White head of North Family Shakers died at 71, born in Brooklyn to Robert White, with cousin Richard Grant White among relatives, leaving fortune to the Shaker society.
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Deeté
Melville de
Rancey Landon
Xi Perkins
Canilon
EW. Perkins
Artemus Ward
New York
Witness Testimony Links Husband to Murder Plot in Demaron Case
Mrs Seydell testified that Louis Seydell urged action after hearing a loud threatening voice. She described rushing for a carving knife, seeing a contractor threaten her husband, and hearing her husband fire twice as Demaron fled. She said she urged him to shoot to protect the family.
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Mrs. Seydell
Contractos Demaron
Kingston
Mra
Cornelia Pierce Seydell
Louis Victor Seydell
New York
Clemente Demaron
Demaron
Cameron
Demeron
Victor
Bequest in Tin Box Totals 5000 Bonds for Undertaker
In Wilke Barre Pa Dec 8 James A Marley undertaker opens a tin box from Bridget Mosier after her death finding 5000 in government bonds and a note that she willed them to him Marley had visited Washington DC and returned home to uncover the surprise gift from his late friend
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Wikea-Barre
James A. Marley
Bridget Mosier
Ballonists Plan Transcontinental Flight For Big Prize
New York December 16 French aviators Audemars and Beljot arrived to map a New York to San Francisco route via New Orleans for a Hearst prize of 50000 dollars. The contest runs until October 1910 with nine day limit and stops allowed for fuel and repairs. Aeronautical Reserve engineer Haney sails for Panama to map Isthmus crossings as Harmon intends to fly March. In Indianapolis George L. Bumbaugh and C A Coey prepare a San Francisco to Washington crossing in a 50000 cubic foot balloon with weeks long stay capabilities.
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E. Audemors
Andre Beljot
San Francisco
New Orleans
William Randolph Hearst
Aeronautical Reserve
Lewis T. Haney
Lodg
Panama
Isthmus
Harmon
Jodianapolis
Ind
George L. Bumbaugh
C A. Coey
Chicago
Washington
Cosy
Buthraugh
Guv Gillett
California
Pact
Cosy Stillead
College Men To Fly In First Intercollegiate Aviation Contest
New York reports the first intercollegiate aviation contest will be held next spring between Harvard and Columbia at Belmont Park. Harvard Aero Club issued a sliding contest challenge to Columbia, which has faculty permission to organize the event. Rules are pending with Harvard preferring girders only, while Columbia may push for motor driven machines, prompting immediate biplane construction if adopted.
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Washington Post
New York
Harvard
Columbia
Belmont Park
Harvard Aero Club
Aeronautical Reserve
SAILORS TAKEN ASHORE IN ILL HEALTH DAYS AT SEA
The U S cruiser Washington rejoined the Atlantic Fleet drill off the Virginia Capes after sending three sick crewmen to a naval hospital. Gunner Langfield suffers typhoid fever, Musician P Regio has diphtheria, and Coal-passer Barnhard is not seriously ill. High winds hampered operations along the Virginia coast with speeds up to 50 mph at Cape Henry.
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Norfolk
Washington
Virginia Capes
Naval Hospital
Gunner Langfield
P Regio
Virginia
Cape Henry
Army Orders Imply Movements and Examinations for 1911 Officers
Army orders direct officers across posts and duties including Capt John P Spore to coast artillery and Capt Frank H Lawton to commissary for ten days, with others to inspect, report to generals, transfer to Fort Bayard and San Francisco, and personnel changes in coast artillery and infantry units. Major William Scott to San Antonio for duty, and changes in the Mounted Service School.
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Yive
John G. Waterman
San Francisco
Cali
Adjutant General of the Army
Charles E . Howard
Weston
Mase
Department of the Heat
William Scott
San Antonio Tex
Department of Texas
Laroy
Upton
Dd Mara
Neo
Ernest A. Garlington
Ad Larmytering Board
Washington, D
Joseph M T Partmllo
John W. Stone
Medical Corps
William C Tremaine
Fifteenth Cavalry
Coast Artillery Corps
Laurence © Brown
Clifford L Corbin
Andrew I Dougherty
Baltimore
Ben H Dorcy
Michigan
Walter S Schuyler
Fifth Cavalry
General State
Fort Riley
Kans
Assums
Mounted Service School
Naval Orders Change Assignments Across Pacific and Atlantic
Rear Admiral G B Harber assigned to naval examining and retiring boards in Washington. Ensign Marston placed on reduced duty from December 12 to home. Ensign Meredith to duty reserve torpedo divisions in Charleston. Midshipman Duncan to temporary duty with the Bureau of Yards and Docks in Washington. Assistant Paymaster Anyder to duty in Pet r a Amt. Feyn H Randell to wheel duty.
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G B Harber
Naval Examining
Washington, D. C
Marston
J E Meredith
Charleston
G A Duncan
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Navy Department
Washington, DC
Astt Payth
Anyder
Petra Amt Féym
Ransdell
Wheeling
French Admiral Hosts US Fleet Leaders in Cherbourg Dinner
In Cherbourg Admiral Kiesel hosts Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder and US Atlantic Fleet commanders at dinner with cordial toasts. Next day Schroeder to entertain French hosts aboard the flagship Connecticut. Army National Guard alert issued on sick and wounded care in drills. Vessel movements list includes Horace, Mare, Vestel, Paul Jones, and others.
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Kiesel
Seaton Schroeder
United States Atlantic Fleet
Schroeder
Connecticut
National Guard
Leonard Wood
Army
Col. Weaver
Horace
Bel Juet
Mare
Charboure Vestel
Brest
Paul Jones
Goldaborough
Ad Rowan
San D. Washington
Nempton Roids
Lynnhaven Bay
Washington
Southern Drill Grounds
Hampton Roads
Bampton Roads
Qouthern
Lehdien
Southern
Lynnhaven Hay
Torry
Norfolk
Key Weat
Home Christmas Decorating Tips From A Festive Interior
A guide to creating a homey Christmas mood with holly pine and red ribbon. Emphasizes central focal points, balanced color schemes, garlands over doorways, poinsettias, miniature evergreen trees, table centerpieces, and distinctive place cards.
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Sardinieres
Ramekin Casey
Local Obituaries From Roanoke and Nearby Areas
Roanoke reports the arrival of Mrs. Kimily Rhodea’s body from Washington for funeral services at Christ Episcopal Church and burial in Fairview Cemetery. Also noted are the deaths of five others: Alfred Batley age 6, Janes Templeton age 82 who served in the Confederate Army, W T Randall age 11, Oscar Sacra age 4, and a Confederate veteran from Stafford county aged 11 years.
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Mr. Templeton
Rockbridge
Fredericksburg
W T Randal
Stafford County
Oscar
Sacra
Spottsylvania
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