Two Men Implicated in Rosa White Murder Probe
Logan County authorities say two persons may have helped murderer Rosa White near Chapmansville. Fred Stratton, jailed for the crime, protests innocence and plans an alibi. Police report an alleged accomplice and a planned arrest expected soon as crowds gather outside the courthouse. The mother recalls her daughter predicting danger but mentions no names.
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Washington Post
Huntington
Logan County
Rosa White
Chapmansville
Fred Stratton
Stratton
Aged Shoemaker Struck by Youth in Berryville Quarrel
Special from Berryville Virginia reports Johnb Krembling, an elderly shoemaker, was struck on the head with a brick by 19 year old Rein Carlisle after a quarrel. Krembling lay unconscious at home as Carlisle is held in Berryville jail awaiting the outcome of the injuries.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Berryville
Johnb Krembling
Les
Carlisle
Cphvssian
Annass Hiss
Smallwood
Berrysville
Hall
Stevie Smillwoood
Bulle
Celsle
Stuainker
Tree for the President Aged West Virginia farmer blocks
William Flynn a 4 por farmer hauled a Christmas tree eight miles to the express office in Mingo County and asked it be sent to President Roosevelt. The agency refused stating the tree was too large. Flynn a Democrat thirty years voted Republican last fall. The second item notes six hours of snow disruption on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Winchester and Harpers Ferry with trains delayed up to six hours before track crews cleared drifts.
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Express Company
West Virginia
Specie
Tra
Washington Post
Ilumington
W Va
William Flynn
Mingo County
Express Office
Roosevelt Flynn
Flynn
Winchester
Baltimore
Harpers Ferry
Spurrier
Washington
Farm slip causes boy’s death near Norfolk station
Mangson Lee a colored boy about thirteen was run over by a Norfolk and Western Freight train near the passenger station while picking coal from a gondola. The wheels passed over him with fatal result. The incident occurred a few yards west of the station as the train was in motion.
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Washington Post
Mangson Lee
Norfolk and Western
Pasenger
la Tt
Richmond Deed 21 B Tucker Johnson Interred Tomorrow
Richmond areas report the death of Tucker Johnson of Richmond in Baltimore and state his interment will take place here tomorrow. Also noted are the deaths of Gary Gordonsville native E B Sampson in Gordonsville and Mrs Fannie Brock near Harrisonburg with several children surviving. Visitation and funeral details for Visitee Payne in King George County are included.
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Richmond
Dee
Tucker Johnson
Baltimore
Hartwell Gary
S. M Garof
Los Angeles
Gordonsville
Sampson
England
Harrisonburg
Fannie Brock
Archibald Hrock
W T Jennings
Lazy Springs
Comora
Alleged Cracksmen Held in Maryland Bank Robbery
In La Plata Maryland 281 Seven of the suspected bank robbers arrested in Baltimore faced preliminary hearings before Justice Robertson who remanded them in $10 000 bail awaiting the Charles County grand jury meeting next May They are charged with robbing the Southern Maryland Savings Bank on November 24 last The prisoners were transported to Baltimore this evening by Baltimore police and detectives.
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la Plata
Baltimore
Robertson Buch
Charles County Erand
Southern Maryland Savings Bank
Baltimmore
Tragic Train Wreck Near Somerset Claims Child
A northbound passenger train wreck near Coleman trestle south of Somerset Virginia left the mail baggage and three Pullman cars off the track. A three year old boy, son of Mrs McArthur of Vanish Georgia, burned to death. Several passengers and an express messenger were injured and rushed to the University of Virginia Hospital.
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Somerset
Washington Post
Charlottesvile
McArthur
Vanish
Coleman Trestle
Frank Stuart
Knoxville
Tenn
Express
Susan E. Yelgin
East Hadford
Tight Temple
George K. McFarland
Westchester
A G. Figgat
Fincastle
C. H E. Taylor
Alexandria
Lucien H Cocke
Roanoke
Chisetty
University of Virginia Hospital
C. H Moncure
Orange
Southern Railway
James
Alex news in brief counterfeiting case moved to federal court
In Alexandria three board of police commissioners members appeared at the December meeting. Mayor Paff and Messrs Fisher and Graham led discussions on reporting, temporary staff, and holiday coverage. A new trial was ordered for Henry Smith after new evidence. case to be moved to the U S Court for the eastern district of Virginia. Also, the Alexandria German Club plans a Christmas event at McBurney’s Hall with Prof Schroeder’s orchestra and about 200 guests from multiple cities. The First National Bank of Alexandria celebrated its 40th year and extension under a new charter. Police arrested poker players and fined several men. Died: John W. Crowns, Civil War veteran.
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Washington Post
King Street
Alexandria
Board of Police Commissioners
Paff
Messrs
Fisher
Graham
Lawler
Webster
Howser
Hiness
Corporation Court
L. (. Barley
Henry Smith
Brent
United States Court
Eastern District of Virginia
United States
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Machen
Morrcure
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McBurney’s
Schroeder
Judge Bailey
New York
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Washington
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Warrenton
Culpeper
Fredericksburg
First National Bank of
Charles R- Hooff
Virginia
William B. Ridgely
Young
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Haile
Duke and Henry Streets
Ernest Cook
Benjamin Waters, Jr
John Johnson
D .B. Yolin
John W. Crowns
Kemper’s Battery
R. E. Lee
Wolfe Street
Albright
M. M. Albright
Southern Railway
Virginia Weddings and Roanoke Marriage Notices
Virginia weddings from Roanoke and across the state dated Dec 21 22 show numerous marriages. Entries list Nettie Ferguson Henry Kennedy Nimrod Murphy Nellie Petty Gladys Brugh Joseph De Long Marion Blankenship Mary Goper son Sarah Ann Goad Walter Collins Peter J. Cook Annie Keeton Ethel Mayes Cordelia Griffith Wileou Luck Rowe Hall Susie Kennedy Elisa beth Bowie Potlard John S Perrow Tredway Gravely May Ethel Lipscomb J Henry Chaney Lelia Hodnett Frances Hodnett Anna Newby Vira Cartta Watson and others across Lynchburg Danville Luray Chatham Petersburg and other locations with officiants including Rev C M Hawkins Rev W J Hall Rev L W Quyer Rev J Hannon Rev Graham P Lambeth Rev Joseph R Sevier Rev F W Moore etc. An additional note mentions Cumberland Maryland and Potomac tannery effluent plans.
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Roanoke
Mise Gladys Brugh
Brughs Mill
Botetourt County
Joseph de Long
Petersburg
Ettrick Methodist
Marion Blankenship
Mary B. Goperson
LW. Quyer
Chatham
Des
Sarah Ann Goad
Walter Collins
Pittdylvgain
Ayler
Danville
Peter J. Cook
Corporation Court of
Annie Keeton
Thi City
Jona Hannon
Luray, Dec. 21.—Frank Foster
Jacob G. Foster
Luray
Ethel Mayes
William H. Mayes
Ear Luray
John P. Thomas
Pittsylvania County
Faonie M. Osburn
Henry County
Westmoreland Hotel
Graham P Lambeth
Byrne Street
Garril F Dodson
Richmond
Maude B Piercy
F. W Moore
Second Baptist Church
Norfolk
Mise Rowe Flali
J W Hall
Thomas B. Kennedy
Chatstiesville
W. C. Talbert
Susie Kennedy
Charlottesville
Charles Carter
Mise Elisabeth Bowie Potlard
Wileou Luck
John §. Potlard
Winchester
John Largent
Mins Tamson Miller
Southern Methodist Church
Mra. Parrow
Forest Depot
Annie Joe Peter
Holly Grove
Ark
John S Perrow
Joseph R. Sevier
Perrow
Groomas
Denville
Tredway Gravely
Misa May Ethel Lipscomb
B. EL. Ayler
Chatham Baptist Church
Lelia Hodnett
Frances Hodnett
Anna Newby
Vira Cartta Watson
Joshua Chaney
Rey Dodson
Archia Hodnett
Wyatt
Corbin
Reservoir Plan Uses Gravel Belt to Filter Acid Water
The proposed reservoir would be separated from the new river bed by a 100 foot gravel belt. This barrier aims to filter the acid water and neutralize its destructive properties.
Montgomery Public Schools Appoint Slidell Principal
In Ockville Md on December 21 the county board confirmed Miss Elsie Day as principal of Slidell school replacing Miss Mazie Cooley who resigned. Julia M Shanklin of Baltimore won a free art and design scholarship at the Maryland Institute. Poolesville district debated a new school building. action was deferred to spring. County schools reported strong attendance and good condition after visits by Superintendent S R White.
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Ockville
Board of County Public School Commissioners
Elsie Day
Slidell
Mazie Cooley
Julia M. Shanklin
Baltimore
Department of Art and Designs
Maryland Institute
Poolesvile and
Poolesville
S. R. White
Man Attacks Wife With Axe in Domestic Assault
A man named Smith tried to murder his wife with an ax after a quarrel. He reportedly cut her head several times, left her for dead, and fled. A physician dressed the wounds and she regained consciousness. no arrest reported.
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Smith
Robbed at Petersburg two Negroes charged with holding up man
In Petersburg Virginia this morning between 1 and 2 o clock Robert Rainey a Norfolk and Western employee was robbed of a gold watch and money by two highwaymen. Both suspected men Waverly Manson and Albert Hicks were arrested and sent to the grand jury for indictment.
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Washington Post
Petersburg
Robert Rainey
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
Liberty Street
Waverly Manson
Albert Hicks
The Heart Cure Promises Quick Recovery for AFFECTIONS
A historical ad copy asserts heart ailments stem from exhausted nerves and require The Heart Cure to rebuild heart nerves and muscles. It cites Rev A Hobins of Port Blegin Ontario claiming recovery after two months on Heart Cure and Nervine, with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
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Dr. Miles
A. Hobins
Cotton Growers Organize National Association Plan
At a meeting in Fort Worth Texas the executive committee adopted plans for forming the National Cotton Association following a Shreveport convention resolution. Oswald Wilson J W Spencer and George W Aldridge lead the efforts with goals to diversify rotate and secure insectivorous bird protections and favorable legislation across the cotton states. Attending members included E H Peters P M Potts Stanley Watson O P Pyle N C Murray and Oswald Wilson. A separate note from Charlotte North Carolina reports the Southern Manufacturers Club inviting the President to visit Washington later. Wickerson Jones residence at Dickersons burned last night grain and contents destroyed by Beane caused fire with a loss listed as 1.
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Oswald Wilson
Fort Worth
Tex
Ach
Colios
E. H. Peters
Calvert
P. M. Potts
Natchitoches
Stanley Watson
Houston
P Pyle Mingota
N. C Murray
Greenville
Trex
Washington Post
Boyds, Md
Wickerson Jones
Dickersons
Beane
James C Jacobs Pleads Guilty in Wife Beating Case
In Police Court James C Jacobs pleaded guilty to wife beating after his wife Laura Jacobs testified with two blackened eyes. He said he struck her with a policeman’s club when dinner was late. judge fined him $50 or six months in jail. The notice ends with an unrelated rail advertisement for the Overland Limited and schedules from Chicago to San Francisco with Pullman service and other routes.
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James C. Jacobs
Laura Jacobs
Jacobs
Insects Destroy Hickory Threatens Wooden Vehicle Industry
Chicago report notes growing hickory scarcity due to an insect attack. Over 2 manufacturers meeting discuss Congress action as timber now scarce with only three states supplying. experts warn most hickory trees may be destroyed in ten years, risking higher prices for wooden vehicles.
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Chicago
United States
Congress
P. van Behren
Evansville
Ind
Information Bureau Planned by National Women's Clubs
Mrs Sarah Platt Decker announced the National Federation of Women's Clubs will establish a bureau of information. It will collect and disseminate data on women's work, clubs, and interests with study guidelines. Headquarters likely at Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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Denver
Col
Sarah Platt Decker
National Federation of Women's Clubs
Portsmouth
N. H
Fall River Rejects Arbitration Offer on Wage Cut
Fall River textile workers reject arbitration proposed by the National Civic Federation. The Fall River Cotton Manufacturers ratified the decision after mass meetings of five unions. Communication notes no plan to alter the 12 1/2 percent wage reduction and cites inability to agree.
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Fall River
Mass
National Civic Federation
Textile Council
Taylor
Pineapple and Butternut Pills Promise Quick Constipation Cure
An advertisement claims Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills restore liver and bowel activity to normal. It asserts pineapple aids stomach and liver while butternut benefits mucous membranes and bowels, calling the product Nature's own laxative. The ad promises relief from constipation, bloating and headaches in one night and lists a price of 25 cents with a signed endorsement by W. F. Smith.
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Smith
W. F. Smith
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