Foes Near Managua Aware of American Marksmens Rise
United States observers report that revolutionary Nicaraguan forces near Managua repulsed Gen Mena and captured Matagalpa after Chamorro seized control of the region. Gen Brandon was killed holding a firm line as insurgents advanced toward Beagan. State Department officials see Madriz’s end state looming and note the capture reduces American anxieties about a prolonged coffee-region conflict.
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Chamorro
Matagalpa
Brandon
Madriz
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Americana
Necaragua
Madaz
Opposes Tafts Plan Rock Island Official Backs Amendments
Walker general counsel and chairman testifies before Senate Interstate Commerce Committee on proposed amendments to regulate railroads and protect farmers from extortion. He argues for federal capitalization limits and broader government oversight, contrasting with President Tafts plan and noting state law differences.
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Mr Walker
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Ne Leung
Senate
Walker
Execumur
PkTs
Wa Beard
al Alduce
Mist Cerman
Intestate Commerce Commission
Fikins Townsend
Jovt
Cummins
Ae Emittee
Chicago Democrat Sees Election by Jefferson Party
A Chicago Democrat speaker foresees an election led by a party aligned with Jeffersonian principles. He criticizes Roosevelt era policies, hints at a split in Republican and Democratic loyalties, and argues for a candidate who embodies Democratic sentiment against federal power centralization.
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Chicago Statesman
Jefferson
Dagger Blade Case Tangles New York Murder Links
A murky case ties a dagger blade found near a New York scene to a mysterious murder spree across Boston and San Francisco. Victim Choy Wing was found behind a Brookhive site with head, breast, and limb wounds. the weapon broke in the wound, suggesting a broader conspiracy.
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New York
Aleady
Boston
San Francisco
Tong
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Plans Record $16 Million Equipment and Rail Upgrades
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad directors authorize a $13.08 million locomotive order and a $30 million power upgrade to press operatives. They also approve $20 million for mountain West Virginia track work and third tracks in coal regions to cut congestion, with total new expenditure near $16 million for equipment and road improvements across the system.
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Baltimore
Baltmore and Ohio Railroad
Willard
West Virginia
Accused of Demanding Bribe Faces Court in Baltimore
Baltimore detective Capt Pumphrey testified amid bribery allegations in a case involving promoter Richard Respess and others. The jury heard claims Respess sought immunity as charges were pressed against John B. Jarden for alleged land dealings and unpaid sums. State Attorney Owens indicated Respess was guilty of a misdemeanor and decided not to prosecute further.
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Baltimore
Chues
Washington Post
Baltimore Md
Detecthes Pumphrey
Mausulat
Agid
Rhcard Respess
Tapas
Witnes
Julce Niles
Fumphrey
John B. Jaden
Bmsinness Wm
Patice Department
Owens
Respess
Quits Corporation Board Amid Resignation Turmoil
The Rasnington Fu Ischmend to Leb iT Goy Wann reports the resignation of Col Joseph t V Wallard from the State corporation commission. The governor has taken no action. Wallard left in haste two weeks ago amid alarm over scandal and family safety concerns. Letters of support for Wallard circulated, while candidates named Swanson Wingford Corton and Mickea were proposed as successors.
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Snecla
Chbie
Joseph T V Wallard
State Corporation Commission
Wiard
Ol Wallard
Gor Swanson
Herbert Wingford
Albemarle Armistead
Corton
Staunton
Tudge
Mickea
Marie
Fire kills family as stove overheats in Virginia home
In Princess Anne Virginia on February 1 a house fire started by an overheated kitchen stove trapped Lenest Purbes a Black resident and his family. Purbes built a fire in the stone hearth and flames spread quickly trapping the woman fisherman downstairs discovered the blaze and attempted rescue. She and the children perished as escape routes were cut off.
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Washington
Anne
Howe
Thehildren
Lagetiser
Toy Dog Prize Won At Madison Square Garden Show
The Pomeranian Nipchal won best breed and the Pawling challenge cup for the best toy dog at the Madison Square Garden event. Willan earned the top toy for any creed, with Sweet Want pairing with Menultt.
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LMU
Washingtons
Madison Square Garden
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Ladis Shermel
Sweet Want
Menultt
Stuart Will Try Again For Virginia Governor Race
The Washington Post reports Stuart vows to continue campaign for the Virginia governorship. He expresses persistent commitment despite earlier setbacks and reiterates focus on defeating rivals.
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Saya
Wall
Virginia
Washuston
Richmond
Across Continent to Wed Mass Taliaferro Sets Date
Virginia native Mass Taliaferro will wed Ensign Clement in California with a ceremony planned for Wednesday. The couple’s union comes as officials and local educators discuss agriculture in state schools.
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Virginia
Ensign Clement
California
Spe Alanh Waslington Post Rapidan
Talaferro
Masa Ag
Matsa Taliaferro
Clement
Ensign
United States
Slan Clements
Two Put To Passing In Chatr Little and Black Attacker Executed
Richmond Virginia February 11 Howard Little fatally harmed Mrs Benny Justis and son in law George Meadows and his wife and three children in their home near Hurley Buchanan last September He killed the women and children with an ax and burned the house Little confessed to further crimes. Wille Blake a Black man was executed for attempted assault on Mrs Jernigan of Bowersl Norfolk County.
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Wogan
Richmond
Howara
Benny Justis
George Meadows
Hurley
Buchanan
Peniten Tigers
Meadows
J R Johnson
George
Gordon jury disagrees in Norfolk bank case
Norfolk Feb 1 The jury in the trial of Ter r 3B Gordon president of the Tailed Traders and Truckers Bank of Norfolk failed to reach a verdict on the charge of false bank statements. The defendant was discharged on the pont and bailed for the March term while the Commonwealth Attorney announced plans to try Gordon monthly until a conviction or acquittal is reached.
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Jms
Terr
Gordon
Tailed Traders and ‘Truckers Bank of Norfolk
Fie Pont
Toby
Ahith Gordon
Commonwealth
Silton
West Virginia Railroads Face Coal Trade Strain and Local Incidents
The Norfolk and Western reports bulk coal and coke handling on Parahontay division at 160000 tons daily amid wartime supply strains. An accident at Berkeley County plant fatally injures John P Kane. Mannington sees a Republican meeting for Senator Hubbards candidacy. Jailer Gow allows retail licenses only if conditions set, while local political and religious figures address election events and memorial club activities in Kensington, Md.
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Norfolk and Western Railroad
Parahontay
Bee Tushed
Virginia Obituary Roundup from Leneburg Area
A string of deaths spans Leneburg and nearby areas. Lanenburg baby Janes Ween, 7, a Leneburg resident and Ireland native, died tonight. survived by wife and six children. Samuel Wt Martin, 68, longtime merchant, died today. survived by wife and three children. Mrs Susan B Thompson, widow of Nimrovk Thompson, died at Keeling’s home after a five year illness. leaves children. Aan dersan, 1 prominent Caroline County citizen, Confederate veteran’s wife, daughters and son survive. Louis Margolius, 74, retired citizen, died at home. born in Germany, came to Norfolk years ago. namesake of local business measure.
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Janes Ween
Leneburg
Ireland
Saem
Samuel Wt Martin
Incal Merchant
Floyd
Danie Febil
Susan B Thompson
Nimrovk ‘Honpson
Keelngs
Ameries
Norfolk
Maryland Obituary and North Carolina Notices
Obituary notices mention Umgewoan Teh Wis Ama Sutt widow of Rex Willan Sutt pastor of the Presbyterian church. Survivors include John Wo Ammert of Washington D C and Miss Matthe Wo Parks of Washington County. Stella May Kershner, daughter of SD Kershner, dies at Wilton aged 1. Preston Dickens, from Hytsville Va, arrested in Winston Salem on counterfeit charges. awaits hearing before U S commissioner next Tuesday.
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Cambridge
Washington County
Phice Childre
John Wo Ammert
Washington D
Matthe Wo Parks
ROG Musgrove
New York
Cits
Teighton Parks
Ter J Lewis Parks
City
Berl Germany
Mus
Stella May Kershner
SD Kershner
Wilton
Preston Dickens
Hyltsille Va
Winston Salem
Veglerday
United States
Brents views on clemency in Alexandria murders
Commonwealth's Attorney Brent of Alexandria receives a governor letter urging immediate clemency for four black men condemned to die for the Walter Schultz murder. Brent reiterates no clemency, citing four competent juries. Judge Berles and Judge Barles reportedly pause, awaiting governor's guidance. Separate record notes conveyance of property to Independent Mutual Fire Insurance Co. on Prace and Roa streets.
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Washington Post
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Stent
Alexandra
Henry Smith Cabin Johnson
Eugene Dorsey
Richard Pines
Walter Schultz
Chicago
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Crum Goxann
Smith Iz
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Wi Bien
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Teaterd’s
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Roastreela
Virginia Briefs and Local Notices
Virginia briefs report Mrs Wo Pane of Staffadeauty selling lemons. The town meetings discuss deals and character with several named locals. A four year old, Mary A Desmond, died at her home in Alexandria. Mrs Cora A Lewis died in Fairfax County. Funeral details note Lincolnia Methodist Church services. Petersburg notes legal actions and a fatal accident near Southern Railway. A Norfolk judge handles a theft and a child crime case amid anonymous concerns.
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Tincotnit
Fairfax
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Lincolnia
Tried for election fraud and a murder case noted in Norfolk area
Report describes a man claiming to have voted while unqualified, an electoral board testimony, and a separate Norfolk incident where a man shot himself near Mason on the Eastern Shore. It mentions witnesses, police actions, and a final navy ship movement from Lamberts Point before a training voyage.
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Washington
Ghent
Paoh
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Kimball
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Lorie
Denry Griffin
Mason
Garnett Clayton
Red Willams
Norfolk
Cabell Toasts Taft at Annual Birthday Banquet
Specter to The Washington to Winchester anniversary event honors the late Charles Broad way Ross a New York merchant prince native of this city The Bougs Fire Company hosts the banquet Dr Alderman president of the University of Virginia delivers The Future of the Young Men of the South other toasts follow President Cabell of Washington Virginia Hoyt Cabell James Alston Cabell John Paul Harrisonburg Francis Bo Lee Trenton and Mrs Lа dies The parade of firemen and bands precedes the banquet at Rouss Bent.
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Winchester
Charles Broadway Ross
New York
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South
Hoyt Cabell
Internal Revenue
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James Alston Cabell
Hichmond
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Francis Bo Lee
Trenton
Rouss
Drowned Fireman After Tug Leplune Collision
A fireman aboard the tug Leplune, homeported in Wilmington, SC, drowned when the vessel was rammed off Cranes Toland near Hampton Roads as the Wg 9% steamed from Smithfield to Nerfah. The Leplune reportedly rammed the barge JB Walker near Lambert's Point after loading coal.
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George Wo
Leplune
Wilmingtor
Toland
Hampton Roads
Smithfield
Nerfah
Providence
Eution
Sie
JB Walker
Lamberts Point
Pars
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Lynchburg crematory project approved in budget vote
City council approved a 409600 budget line and bond funds for a new crematory as part of an annual budget plan. The measure earmarks allocations for the facility and related jet improvements, supporting the Lynchburg project in the coming year.
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Rashington Post
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Jn Agdiven
Arbitration Award In Receivership Case Details
A federal judge orders a $1787 arbitration award to JG White & Co of Nex Sark in the Santali and Southern Railway receivership case. Deductions include $80 to Jaratt Construction, $3199 to Janson & Gromme Bros, and $4000 toward various claims. The decree mentions Norfolk and Southern as related parties.
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Janson & Gromme, Bros
Norfolk and Southern Ase
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Fire and murder verdict at Crisfield amid peninsula hunt
Coroner's jury in Crisfield Md finds murder linked to arson at a wharf after a charred body near the steamboat landing is recovered. Authorities warn of posses and a peninsula-wide search as lynching rumors and fear spread following the blaze and deadly attack on the riverfront.
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Laitimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway
Jiy
Peninsla
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Rena
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Geen
Local religious notices mix in fragmentary text
Fragmentary OCR text references Episcopal, Presbyterian and church notices with scattered names, places, and phrases. The legible items are sparse, including mentions of Albany and New York area terms, but no cohesive event or clear dates emerge.
Snow Plow Accident Claims Local Worker
A Snow plow operator in a Raleigh area yard was struck and killed when the machine flipped and dragged him. The victim, aged around 40, died from a fractured skull and broken ribs. His wife and child are left in mourning as authorities investigate the crash at the company yard.
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