Johnson Defends Act Reenacts Shooting Scene
The Johnson family testified today in a high tension Aberdeen trial as witnesses described the shooting by Charlies Haulwart Johnson. Major William King, labeled the most infamous man at the Aberdeen proving grounds, faced character questioning while the defense presented dramatic moments during the trial.
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Epedairo Theashirston
Bikton
Johnson
Frrely
Charlies Haulwart Jounso
William Kt King
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Defeng
Tipan Te Ree
Johnsons Describe Dramatic Night of the Shooting
Testimony shows Mrs Johnson as a decisive witness in the cross examination of a prisoner. She recounted the moment she drew the pistol from Carver, described May King and her husband in a deadly struggle, and noted May King’s collapse and Linzer’s aid amid the courtroom tension. The atmosphere grew tense as Mrs Johnson prompted her husband’s counsel and details emerged about the home scene and Habits surrounding the events.
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Johnson
Department of Justice
Judge Advocate General
Ace
Washington
Aaid May King
Esther Cabern
Johnson Ward
May King
Carver
Aberdeen case details reveal shifting blame and social tension
Witnesses recount tensions between Miss Osborne and Mr Johns over mailing, a disputed name on a package, and May King’s role at the Aberdeen proving grounds. Mrs Johnson describes King as polite and handsome at about 65. she recalls an incident on Decoration Day but offers no evidence of misconduct by King.
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Jamas
Johnson
Miss Osborn
Maj. King
Miss Osborne
Turner
King
Proving Grounds
May King
Spulman Defends Farm Data In Letter To Gore
In a letter to Senator Gore, W Spulman ex-chief of the office of farm management disputes Secretary Houston over farm production cost estimates. He argues only two reasonably accurate approximations exist and asserts farmers and the committee deserve answers on why his office’s work was suspended three months last winter.
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Gore
Senate Agriculture Committee
W Spulman
Office of Farm Management
Houston
Spilman
Spilllman
Berberich prizes awarded in war savings drive
Awards totaling 1900 dollars were distributed to 34 contest participants at Berberich’s let travarriery war savings stampe. Postmaster Merritt oversaw the ceremony with ropers and staff presenting prizes from 100 to 1 dollar. Director Callahan praised the Berberich firm for their long support and generosity across five contests.
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Merrit
Co Ropers. Mesretant
Ty J
Ulahan
Berberich Firm
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Chance
John Potph
Baltimore Markets Offer Poultry and Farm Goods Summary
Readable items show poultry prices and livestock notes from Baltimore markets. Entries list young chickens and hens by weight, turkey and goose lots, and nearby dairy creamery products with assorted weights and prices. Regional mentions include Western Maryland Pennsylvan ia and Virginia markets with varying prices for white and colored fowl and grains.
Maryland and the Virginias Meet Death in France
From Bristol Virginia dec 18 news reached here of Lieut David Harris son of Mr and Mrs B A Harris formerly of this city He was an aviator killed September 27 after being cited for bravery by Col Mitchell at Danville Va Also John W Evans and Mrs Evans have word their son James died November 12 from wounds and pneumonia No government notice yet Heatheville dec 18 Mildred Crabbe and Thornton Jones Sampson wed here Tuesday Etta M Jones and W L Rogers married Edwardsville Callie Bussell to Robert Forrest Mitchell Fort Hill Danville dec 16 Lee Southard of North Danville died yesterday at 66 after septicemia Survived by wife and two daughters Fredericksburg va dec 18 Mrs Laura Virginia Cash died Tuesday Survived by husband two sisters and a brother Sutton w Va dec 18 Watt Warren longtime editor died influenza Stratford West Virginia born in Parkersboro Rockville md dec 18 Montgomery County Christian Endeavor Union formed with officers Mrs Barnes president Mrs Theodore S Mason vp White Darnestown secretary Miss Katherine Chapman Kensington treasurer Miss Elizabeth the Darnestown Fredericksburg va dec 18 road camp Sealston George county scene of homicide convict Joe Perry stabbed and killed Harry Brown convict Bota also white no prior trouble found</S>
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Danville
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Lee Southard
North Danville
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Cash
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Washington Post
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Montgomery County Christian Endeavor Union
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White
Darnestown
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Kensington
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Darnestowi
Sealston
Kang George County
Joe Perry
Harry Brown
Bota
Christmas roll call results at Alexandria chamber event
Canvassers report 2100 renewed or enrolled for 1919 with goal to double by campaign end. After supper by Fifth Regiment orchestra from Camp Humphreys, moving pictures exhibit concluded the event at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce room.
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Washington Port Bureau
King Streel
Alexandria
Egg profiteering alleged sixty dealers summoned
Sixty dealers charged with profiteering in eggs have been summoned to appear before the food administrator tomorrow. They were asked to bring invoices and bills showing prices paid for eggs. Not all city establishments were visited, but the sixty suspected profiteers are representative. The administrator stated no penalties would be imposed for first offenses.
Wright Indicted for Murder in Virginia Mountains
Marion Wright, charged with attacking and murdering Miss Ross Farmer on November 13 in the mountains near Lynchburg, Va, was indicted by a two grand jury at Rustburg and the circuit court trial began amid a large crowd. Six witnesses were examined as the prosecution pushes toward a jury verdict.
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Marion Wright
Ross Farmer
Here
Rustburge
Lkely
Flu deaths drop as new cases rise in mild wave
Health officer notes 412 new influenza cases, up from 394, while deaths fall to 7 from 16. Mortality trend suggests the resurgence is a milder form, with officials watching the record closely for signs of the epidemic’s severity.
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Fowler
John G Brady Dies in Alaska Governor and Missionary
John G Brady, former governor of Alaska and Yale graduate, died at his Sitka home after a diabetes illness. He served three terms as territorial governor and left a widow and five children. The Children's Aid Society notified the death.
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Sitka
Children's Aid Society
Yale
L&7
Wlasha
Territory
Pensioner of Mexican War Dies in Clarksburg
Dee 1% Mra Henrietta Helen Laff, sole living pensioner of the Mexican War in Harrison County, died last night. Her husband joined the American army at the war’s outbreak and followed Gen Scott into Mexico City. She is survived by four children Ellen Ashore, Crew shared, Norfolk Valve 18. The American freighter Towner ran ashore near Garrituell Inn, North Carolina, with crew rescued. wrecking tugs sent, owners and ship details unreleased.
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Harrison County
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City of
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Garrituell Inn
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