Night Rider Details Rankin Case and Outrages
The Night Rider case reveals Rankin related charges and a related incident where a man died and a woman was whipped. Witnesses describe the rider’s oath and the jury hears her account while Fehringerth Informer discusses pardons and possible light on other outrages. Judge Urry orders precautionary measures as prisoners are handcuffed and the scene unfolds with scattered testimony.
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Fehringerth
Urry Priwners
Thear
Uid
Rose Hadi A H Nal Ste At Ble In Orp Osstead
A partial readable fragment mentions Rose Hadi in connection with a local ste at ble in Orp Osstead. Authorities have not released full details or context for the event.
Night Riders Secret Oath and Torture in Rankin Case
A Tennessee courtroom story details Night Riders swearing secrecy, threats, and violent discipline to compel divorce and silence. Witnesses describe whippings and intimidation, including targeted men and a fear-filled climate that stifles testimony. The article recounts the Rankin murder plot involving Garrett Johnson and others, rope executions, and mob justice surrounding Rankin and Taylor at a Walnut Log Hotel.
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Capt Rankin
Tiptonville
Harris Toptomville
Rankin
Col Taylor
Walnut Log Hotel
Tid
Burton
Fehringer
Taylor Fehringer
Garrett
Maryland Obituary for a Widown Resident and Local Engineer
The obituary notes the death of Warren Hartmister, a Norfolk Western railroad engineer, at age reported in the draft. He lived in Wistown and was survived by his wife Laura and children. Funeral arrangements were planned near the church where the service would occur.
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Wistown
Harey Croner
Norand
Kuin
Laura Shelex
Shepere
Warren Hartmister
Bern
Bern Cutting Dimatr
Baltimore Trial Highlights Wilson Case Denials by Wife
Mrs Talitha V Wilson testified that charges against her by Dr Pierce B Wilson and linked to Senator Wellington are false. She denied letters from Wellington, money given after marriage, and disputes, stating she never received funds and that the couple’s issues stem from separate matters.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Talitha V Wilson
Pierce B Wilson
United States
Wellngton
Wellington
Wilsons
Wilson
Adournment
Senator Wellington
Colton
Geome
L C Smith
North Carolina
Jim
Ais Wilson
Smith
Colton Nash
Volk attempts suicide in Canton police cell
Baltimore dispatch reports John Andrew Volk 28 awaiting a larceny hearing for coats and trousers attempted death by hanging in a Canton station cell. Patrolman Schirmer stopped him, seized belt and strap, and removed possible means of self harm, noting Volk claimed he was joking.
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Washington
Baltimore
John Andrew Volk
Canton
Schirmer Volk
Volk
Schirmer
Volx
Moonshiner Delbert Moore Killed by Detectives
Special to The Warrington Just Ardens West Virginia December 21 Delbert Moore a reputed moonshiner and "bad man" died at his home near here from wounds inflicted Saturday night by detectives who tried to arrest him Moore had been indicted for unlawful selling of intoxicants Officers who first tried to serve the warrant were stabbed by Moore After additional officers volunteered they captured Moore as he moved from the house toward the barn He commanded to halt and drew a revolver but collapsed from mortal wounds
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Warrington Just Ardens
W Va
Delbert Moore
Here
Moore
Puilipol Moore
Wis
Funeral of Mrs Myra Lee Widow of Confederate Officer
Washington Post reports the funeral of Mrs Myra Lee widow of Capt Charles Nagaleen Creter of the Confederate Army and cousin of Gen Robert E Lee. She died at her daughter’s Baltimore home and was buried in Lys Hill Cemetery after services at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. Survivors include her sister Mrs Willan Purkney and brothers Robert F Lee and Richer Bland.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Myra Lee
Lwater
Alecmarts
Willan Pinkney Holmes
Baltimore
Chist
Wooh Ho
Releigh John Lee
Malcomy Collins Tee Albert Thomas
RP L Liem
Lys
Ves
Civalit
Tuthard Blend Lee
Julia Frosser
Vuin Iy
Charles Nagaleen Creter
Erinee
Lee
Robert Fb
Vrs
Willan
Purkney Llulmnes
Anni Pebles
Richmond
Wes Juhia
Wislungtes
Robert F Lee
Richer Bland
Delaware Battleship Launch Set For February
Special to The Washington Post. Newport News Virginia December announces the giant battleship Delaware will be launched in February at the local shipyard. The sponsor will be named by the incoming governor of the state the ship bears. The Delaware Construction Company aims to christen with water instead of champagne. The Kentucky, the only ship of her class christened with water, inspired the plan after Kentuckians broke hundreds of whiskey bottles during her launch.
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Thea
Washington Post
Newport News
Delaware
Stat
Whihh
Aip
Wctc of
Kentucky
Abingdon Keeps Dispensary Vote Dominant in Polls
Abern Court Ward results show dispensary support driving wets strength in Abingdon and nearby towns. The campaign warmth drew hundreds to the polls with voting power concentrated in the West Ward and surrounding districts. Political observers note the issue shapes local mood as candidates and councilmen await final tallies.
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Wahter West
Abingdon
Naval Academy Notes Editor Elected At Annapolis
Midshipman Roger V Pain of the District of Columbia is elected editor in chief of the Naval Academy annual by the class of 1961. Capt Charles J Badger superintendent returns to Annapolis after a two week visit to Atlantic City. Prof John Ray and the language department note a high average on a civil service exam for the consular service. A Texas native who studied at Yale and the University of Paris receives honors.
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Speval
Washington Post
Annapolis
Roger V Pain
District of Columba
Lucky Diag
Naval Academy
Charles J Badger
Atlant City
John & Ray
Department of Modern Languages
Naval Acndermy
United States Consular Service
Texas
Durees
Yale
University of Paris
Premonition Saves Life in Camden Hospital Rescue
A hurried surgeon decision at Camden NJ hospital saved a patient with appendicitis. The case involved Dr Wegzas and Mr Delamater as key figures in a dramatic, time critical operation that averted death.
Veterans Banquet Plans Highlight Memorial Event
The community prepares a veterans banquet with remarks by Gen Jackses and Rev Chiles, honoring George Smith and reflecting on wartime service. Officials announce a liquor violation case in Alex Naece county, fines set at zero and three days served. Funeral notices for George T. Smith and Samuel Po Samui follow, with services at local residences and interment in Bethe Cemetery.
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Alex Naece
Jude JT
Set Ing Hema
Eneo Couth
George T Smith Panera
Crarge Po Samui
Bethe Cenetory
Virginia Briefs From Lanmtburge to Fredericksburg Fire
A jumble of local notes reports a verdict for 1400 dollars in a wrongful act case near Chret Court. Damages awarded against Southern Hulmit Phe pianule. West Virginia mentions a burned house, a lamp bracket and furnace fire. A fire at the Southern Methodist Church in Greenville destroyed by a faulty flue. Mrs Gentry’s home also burned.
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Bittesstlle Chret
Burnness
Irlottesville
Kiffin Losson
Southern Methodist Church
Greenville
Phoebe Gentry
Holt murder suspect freed in the city hearing
A murder case in Waslington and Durham ends with the suspect released after a defense hearing before Mayor Githim The proceeding closed by Cisco follows two witnesses The defense requested atorney affidavits and witnesses including a man described as intelligent who swore Barbro was observed leaving a bar The case sparked wide public debate amid factional contentions in Teesbuie Va Dec 2. Blanche Oren and Lena Cross are noted in separate marriage notices. several clergy members officiated at marriages in Hanover Baptist Church and Arcola. A separate report mentions William Guldamith, railroad roadmaster, injured in a fall from a moving train near Fredericksburg.
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Waslington
Durham
Tred Lall
Spemiv
Githim
Cisco
Amd Barbro
Les Gicred
Teesbuie Va
Blanche Oren
William Griison Berom
Chaves Susack
Mexpool
Mount Hone
George W. Parkins
Lena Cross
Hawin Cross
Pleasant Tally
Cameron
Arcola
George Wo Gaither
Sterlmar
Krediicksburg
Putten
Revenue
King George County
Miss (Rat
Fredericsburg
William Guldamith
Potomac and Pedmont
Tus City
Orange
Hhim
Mary Washington Hospital
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