Accused of murder initials on the razor
Logan County authorities arrest Fred Stratton on murder charges in the death of Rosa White an eighteen year old girl from Hardin Whit. The victim was found with her head severed near her home after a struggle. Stratton allegedly surrendered without resistance and weapons near the body linked to him. He is jailed in Logan County and to be moved for further custody.
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Stratton
Logan County
Washington Post
Huntington
W. Va
Fred Strattan
Rosa White
Sung
Lo- Bead
Imuliun
Gul
Rosa Woe
Hardin Whit
Atrawley Creek
Shot on a Street Car at Washington by Unknown Man
A fracas on a street car in Washington bystanders watched as Thomas F Benton was shot by a stranger after brushing past a Black man. The assailant fired a revolver from the platform, wounding Benton in the chest and a right arm. The shooter fled into an alley as workers shouted for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dee
Thomas Fe Benton
Benton
Barton Sentenced Denies New Trial in Murder Case
Virginia and Maryland datelines report Judge Keedy denying a new trial for Charles Juirton, convicted for murder and sentenced to death. The court found guilt proven beyond reasonable doubt with strong circumstantial evidence. Separate items note state claims against Virginia over wartime advances and a tobacco growers meeting urging price-conscious curtailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Washington Post
Hingerstown
Keedy
Charles Juirton
Simon Tathelm
Barton
Virginia Obituary Roundup from Richmond
Obituary notices chronicle deaths across Virginia. Mordecai, Cook, Spengler, Fry, Jackson, Cox, Mason, Heanley, Carter, McCoy, Livesey, De Bordenave and others are named with ages and surviving relatives, including widows and children, in a somber regional roll of mourners. Several veterans and public figures are noted, with brief biographical details and affiliations.
Nine Suspects Freed In Maryland Bank Robberies Case
Nine men arrested by Captain Pumphrey and detectives in the La Plata and Mount Airy bank robberies were released by Justice Grannan at the Central police station. C. Nor alias Norway was sent to federal custody. Steinbach Hart Cassing remain for further hearings. Others freed include Sheffield Wilson Parker Brooks Martin Walsh and Stoltz. Charges shifted to vagrancy. Steinback awaits a Warrant for post office robbery Kings Tree S C. Nor awaits Brookland DC warrant, Wart held for Waverly VA post office case. Cassidy alias Casey Big Casey faces murder charged in Woodstock burglary. Warrant expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Baltimore
Cant. Pumphrey
la Plata
Mohunt
Steinback
South Front Street
Pumphrey
United States
Kings Tree
Charles Nor
Norway
Brookland
D. C
Thomas Wart
Waverly
Robert Cassidy
Casey
Big Casey
Purmphrey
Woodstock
Firemen Injured At Fairmont Lumber Yard Fire
Special to The Washington Post from Fairmont West Virginia reports three firemen seriously burned in an early morning blaze at the Fairmont Lumber Company yard. Clarence Hamilton John Jenking and Clarence Jenking suffered head face and body burns as water pressure failed to reach the flames. Several other firemen and bystanders were lightly burned. Loss listed at 15000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Fairmont
W. Va
Fairmont Lumber Company
Clarence Hamilton
John Jenking
Clarence Jenking
Virginia Weddings in Fredericksburg and Nearby
Virginia wedding notices report multiple marriages across Essex and Lancaster counties with couples including Andrew L. Davis and Mattlew Brooks in Essex, George Bbdgers and Danny Winstead in Lancaster, Wade H. Brushback and Fannie K. O Niel in Woodstock, and Eliza M. Reamy with S. F. Gouldman in Westmoreland, all officiated by local ministers. The items mention residences, officiants, and family connections, reflecting a busy December wedding season across towns including Fredericksburg and Petersburg.
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Fredericksburg
Andrew L. Davis
Mattlew Brooks
Alfred Brooks
Essex County
F. B. Beale
George Bbdgers
Danny Winstead
Lawson Winstead
Lancaster County
F. W.laybrook
Basex County
Woodstock
Wade H. Brushback
Fannie K. O'Niel
Dennis O'Niel
Vaupluse
Sta Vor
Hey. J. G. Link
Presbyterian Church
Strasburg
F. Gouldman
Eliza MM. Reamy
Westmoreland County
TLM
Reamy
J. M Connelly
Thomas Hyneon
Leedstown
Clara Pounds
Hi . Petersburg
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Lizzie M. Griswold
S. Kearney Radford
Washington, D
Sliss
Bessie Cary
Wriole
Brooks Rogera
Petersburg
C. S. Bunting
Brlda
James B. McCulloch
Death by own action shocks East Radford Va
Roy Barton a 25 year old skilled mechanic at Radford Fire Works shot himself after drinking and amid family distress over a sister's betrayal by a disappeared man. He died at 1 am after firing toward his wife then killing himself. the incident followed a troubled day and threats he carried from afternoon drinking.
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Washington Post
East Radford
Roy Barton
Radford
British Subjects in Jail Fight Vagrancy Case in Winchester
Three women proclaiming British citizenship and imprisoned in Winchester for vagrancy seek State Department help through the British Embassy. Named Mrs. Sarah Angell and daughters Elizabeth and Billie Angell claim refinement, allege a pending New York damage suit vs Metropolitan Street Railway, and request a local residence and support until aid arrives. They contacted Mayor Baker and plan to appeal for redress from the British Ambassador.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Great Britain
State Department
Sarah Angell
Elizabeth
Billie Angell
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
New York
Baker
Robbed and Beaten Man Lays Wounded After $50 Note Incident
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia reports ironworker Humphrey Glaze was robbed after showing a $50 note in a saloon. He was found senseless in the road with his watch and money gone, left penniless and badly injured near his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
Humphrey Glaze
Glaze
Negro held for January circuit court in Virginia store safe robbery
Pearlie Tee, a negro, was ordered held for the January Circuit Court on charges of robbing the safe at Bidgood's store in Cartwrights Wharf, Virginia. A bloodhound traced the scent from the rifled safe to a house where Lee and another man were found. the dog identified Lee as the guilty party while the other man was released. The only other evidence tied Lee to the crime was his presence near the store earlier that day.
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Washington
Suffolk
Pearlie Tee
Bidgood
Cartwrights Wharf
Lee
Structural Trades Alliance of America forms five locals
The Structural Trades' Alliance of America convened at headquarters last night to authorize a public statement. The group now includes five locals, notably the Plumbers' Union, and outlines aims to unify hours wages and conditions, promote arbitration, protect trade autonomy, and avoid strikes while supporting central labor actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Structural Trades’ Alliance of America
Plumbers’ Union
Central Labor Union
David Cleland
Alliance
Cleland
Oertoral Trades Alliance of America
Eczema Cure Promoted By Catcicura Remedies
A Brooklyn man recounts relief from five months of facial eczema after using Catkcura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, noting recovery allowed him to go out and a return to clear skin within a month. He praises the products as proven by strong evidence and claims lasting improvement since 1898.
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Thomas J. Soth
Stagg
Brooklyn
N.Y
Cuthars
Ss. F
London
Basten Bas
Potter Drug A Ghee. Corp. Bobs Propriata
Nervous Prostration Warning and Remedy Hint
A distressed narrator suffers loss of appetite headaches and sleeplessness, with weakened strength and blue mood. The text urges nerve recovery through a specific remedy that strengthens nerves, renewing vitality though not curing by itself.
Dr Miles Nervine Proclaimed Remedy For Nervous Ailments
A testimonial from Mrs. Chas Landrum of Carthage Missouri describes relief from nervous prostration after using Dr Miles Nervine. The ad asserts the product strengthens nerves and promises refunds if the first bottle fails to help.
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Mrl Nervine
Chas. Landrum
Carthage
Nervine
Four added to death list in Beaver River poisoning tragedy
Four more men die and three others are missing after drinking moonshine laced with wood alcohol at Beaver River mouth near Big Sandy. A jug of liquor saved from the wreck fueled a fatal chain of poisoning as crews struggled ashore from two sunken push-boats.
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Ashland
Beaver River
Big Sandy
Henry Spriggs
Buffalo
Field and Shade Daniels
Muddy Branch
Sam Harmon
Henry Spencer
Toms Creek
Curtis Adams
Johnson County
Pileville
Beaver
Prestenberg
Funeral services for James S. Davis at 1333 Roanoke NW
Funeral services were held at the family home for James S. Davis, a longtime local merchant, with Rev. J. G. Butter officiating before his interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were former business associates. In other news, John Allen, a Black man, was arrested for robbery of a teacher at Four-and-a-half and C streets SW. Mary Kenney, 50, suffered a compound hip fracture in a fall on icy First and G streets NW and was hospitalized.
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James S. Davis
Roanoke Street
J. G. Butter
Luther Place Memorial Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
John Allen
Hayden and
Holt
Allen
Mary Jenifer
Mary Kenney
G Street
First
G Streets
Providence Hospital
Expert on Bankruptcy Law Added to Trustee to Help
Edward Brandenburg of Brandenburg & Brandenburg was appointed special counsel to trustee H Rogler Dulany in the Thomas E Wagganan bankruptcy case. Justice Anderson of the DC Supreme Court ordered the appointment. Brandenburg, Maddox, and Gatley will handle the trustee's legal matters. Brandenburg, author of Brandenburg on Bankruptcy, is a recognized bankruptcy authority and his appointment has creditor approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward (. Brandenburg
Brandenburg & Brandenburg
Thomas E. Waggaman
Justice Anderson
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
H. Rogler Dulany
Samuel Maddox
H. Prescott Gatley
Maddox
Brandenburg
Messrs. Maddox
Gatley
District Lumber Exchange Elects Officers in DC Meeting
The annual meeting of the District Lumber Exchange was held at the Board of Trade rooms in the Star Building. Officers elected: William T. Galieher president, W. A. H. Church vice president, George E. Walker treasurer, Lee I. Herrell secretary. Executive committee includes F. W. Smith, J. W. Tolson, Samuel Ross, W. B. Tullock, H. L. Blacket. Committees named: Arbitration, Membership, House with listed members.
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Lumber Exchange
District of Columbia
Board of Trade
Star B
William T. Galieher
W. A. H. Church
George E. Walker
Lee I. Herrell
F. W. Smith
J. W. Tolson
Samuel Ross
W. B. Tullock
H. L. Blacket
W /H. Dyer
George H. Walker
Lee L. Herréll
M| Weigand
Thomas R. Riley
W. A. Pierce
JF. Murrill
House
Frank Elsinger
Joseph L. Crupper
Arrest of Robbery Suspect Named in Mrs Eck Case
Moses moss, a 4 Negro, was arrested yesterday in connection with the robbery of Mrs. Maring Eck at 404 Rhode Island avenue NW a week ago. Mrs Eck described a Negro who knocked and asked her to change a 35 bill. The prisoner gave a fairly straight story and Mrs Eck partially identified him. The case will be settled in the Police Court today. Small Fire in Residence Reports Damage at 218 Eleventh Street SE. Firemen quickly extinguished a blaze in a second floor bedroom causing about $50 damage. Cause unknown, fire started in a bureau drawer. Veteran Patent Office Clerk Dead Thomas R. Sheppard, Civil War veteran and longtime government clerk, died Sunday night at 603 F Street NE. He served in an Ohio regiment, worked at the Patent Office since 1886, led G A R groups, and leaves a widow and two sons, one in Alaska.
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Richmond
Nerxané Mordecai
William Mordecai
Waras
Bob Cook
Oak Grove
Twa
David M Spengler
Suurlas Sven
Moses Fry
Mt. Cofton
Snenandoah
Paki
Nora Fo Jackson
PoMittow
Yadma
James Cox
Kinsale
Wentmoreland County
J Mason
Turay
Trwine County
Iredericssburg
Allison Heanley
Northern Neck
Liedrrichsburg
W Carter
Louisa County
Wind Vasteek
Bessie Vo McCoy
Theodore Livezer
Old Dominion Lang Company
Maj Fergence de Gordenave
Franklin, Va
A “E Bordenave
Pres N
Maj de Bordenave
Garfield
France
New Orleans
Lee
America
Wiss Matile Pipkin
John Pipkin
Hachiyve
Moses Moss
Maring Eck
Rhode Island Avenue Northwest
Eck
Eleventh Street
Robert L. Lewis, Na. Fire Engine Company
Patent Office
Thomas R. Sheppard
Cvil
F Street
Ohio
Sheppard
John A. Rawlins
Alaska
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Genfiak Andersen
Ian Weington
Bernard PP Green
Jehu A Parker
Virg Finia
Virgina
Interstate Tobacco Grower Protective Association of
North Carolina
South Boston
Calle U
American Tobacco Company
ROYAL
Hanging Goode
James Goode
Supreme Court
Goode
Fox
Johnny Shinberger
Penel
Fali
Smith
Maryland
Hany
Hyattsville
Maryland State Horticultural Society
Maryland Agricultural College
James Wilson
Edwin Warfield
W. Silvester
A. L. Towson
The
Horticultural Society
W. B. Atwood
Virginia Department of Horticulture
Alex McCormick
Fullerton
H. W. Ridgeway
Adesboro
Adelaide Stoddard Hero
Garden City
N. J
Wasuingiwu
Kansas City
Daniel +. Moore
Pennsboro
St. Joseph's Hospital
Norborne
Moore
J L
Charles Moore
Ritchie County
Raleigh
WN. C
Union Bank of
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Oxford and Coast Line Railway
Town of Oxford
Phoebus Merchant
Clm
Iain Sitesey
Newport News
Henry Mears
Phoebus
Virginia Weddings
C. EE
Vaughan
Florence Roberts
Barham
Lmits
Warwick County
Lynchburg
Herbert Burnley
Oscar Stinnett
John Wright
Emmett Simpson
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Brown & Co
St. Louis
Thowasnimewwucom
Norfolk
Tidewater Railway
Goulds
Tidewater
West Virginia
Charleston
Dillon Today
Hancock
J. F. Melvin
Fairview
Wetzel
Thayer M. McIntyre
New Martinsville
Wyoming
J. C. H. Hannon
Sun Hill
Joseph F. Bean
Dupuyer
Mont
Monana
Rockville
Circuit Court
James W. Howes
Francis E. Teizear
Clarence G. Harrell
Delia M. Harrell
Cumberland
Bec
William Buckey
Potomac
Burrall
Carisbrook
Cape Henry
Washington Fuss
James Fling
Chambersville
Hay
Senate
OVNDS
DETEC
Structural Building Trades
Miles
Stim
Connecticut Ave
C. G. Sloan G Co
Connecticut Avenue
Kentucky
Santa Claus
Seventh and
K Street
J. W. Baumgarten
Tenth Street
James
Davis
Dulany
District Lumber Exchange
Massachusetts Ave
Chidren
Sears
Overholt
S. A. Overholt & CO
Pittsburg, Pa
White House
Taft
Elihu Root
Uneeda Biscuit
Advics
Diamond Dyes
Buttington
Medical
I. Ee
Nervana
Twelfth ST. N. W
Sleary Evans
John R Major
Jth
Gete
Tarrant Co
Shade
T Treay
F Street Northwest
Koch
18Th St
Fisk Elcin
Caronis Jan Seute
T. Baldus
Lafranco
Capranco
Prindevilla
Ducros
EL Pougera & CO
N. William St
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