McCue Policy Not Liable in Virginia Murder Case
The Court of Appeals reversed a circuit ruling, holding Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance paid no indemnity to James S. McCue of Charlottesville, Virginia, whose son fate claimed the policy financed by his father’s murder. The decision determined the policy was void until payment, aligning with public policy and state law. The case touched on life insurance liability and the legal impact of a crime on policy enforcement.
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Court rules Oklahoma tax law unconstitutional
The court held a similar law in Oklahoma unconstitutional, finding it more than a tax on property. The Oklahoma measure aimed to bring about 3 009 000 into the state treasury and was discussed alongside other cases.
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Oklahoma
Murderers Sermon Clue Ties Widow to Cyanide Case
Avis Linnell a Hyannisport singer died after Richeson, a former pastor, used cyanide to kill her. A Cambridge sermon text attributed to Job guided the crime plan and tied to a string of engagements Richeson arranged. The killer faced execution, with a May 19 week death sentence looming.
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Avis Linnell
Fivannis
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Richeson
Richedon
Charles Street
Hicheson
Tramhnuel Baptist Church
Cambridge
Avia Linnell
Nial Linnell
Lyn Western Frm
Moheson
Avis W. Linnell
Hyannisport
Viela Edmunds
Brookline
Grace Howard
Georgetown
Patney Fells
Denver
Calo
Grace Flowand
Urargetown
Miss Howard
Titcheson
Liberty
Three Merchants Fined in Sunday Laws Case
In Alexandria the police court fined four merchants two dollars each for selling items on Sunday after a judge ruled against violations of the blue laws. One defendant, A. H. Snellings, was acquitted for selling cigars only. The suit followed merchants claiming they thought shops could stay open until 9 a m on Sundays.
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Alexandria
Aseinaton Post Bureau
King Street
William Becker
Z. Mudd
A. H. Meeka
A. H. Snellings
A.J. Nicholson
Third Degree Denied Trial Likely To End Today
In Criminal Court No 1 James JH Smith fights an emplaced defense denying striking down and badly injuring Morris Bennett on Benning road last November. He accuses Ninth precinct police of forcing a third degree confession, while Capt Daley and Detective Berman testify to the case amid courtroom turmoil and a deputy marshal fainting.
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James JH. Smith
Morris Bennett
Benning Road
Hii
Criminal Court No. 1
Smith
Ninth Precinct
Chicago
United States
Clarence Wilson
Kabusta
George C. Shinn
Laude Owen
Wilson
Hla Real Nane
Capt
Daley
Marshal Creemer
J.C. Barman
Joseph Craemer
Stmith
Georgia Avenue
Park Road
Berman
Bennett
Witnesses Describe View Of Bennett At Hospital Bed
A juror asked a detective about prior sightings of Silth and the defense prepared to rest its case. Bennett, injured and bandaged, fainted on seeing his alleged attacker. The prosecution aims for a noon verdict after the defense rests and prosecutors seek a jury decision by around 1 PM.
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Aletire
Caid Haal
Smith
Bennett
United States
Proctor Croan
Berman
Bloom denies court martial amid army row at Fort Russell
Lieut Frank Bloom fourth field artillery denies any trouble at Fort Russell and calls reports of a court martial false. He says he seeks a square deal from the public and complains about press notoriety. Julius Peyser cites American Hebrew Congregations report praising Bloom and his reception at the post.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Frank Bloom
Fourth Field Artillery
Fort D. A. Rossell
Bloom
United States
Lieut. Bloom
Joseph Garrard
Fort Myer
Fort
D. A. Ruswell
Ligut
Frank Bigom
Julius Peyser
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Wolf
Fort Russell
Nia
Paus
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Peyner
Grand Jury Indicts 13 in Wide Ranging Allegations
Thirteen indictments returned including embezzlement and robbery charges. Irvin Burdette and Lawton Stenerson saw charges ignored after testimony by relatives. list names Oscar Kenney James Rawlings Joseph Butler Elam Wells Laskey Cook Simmons Douglas Slye Wright Bray and others appear among the accused.
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Irvin HK. Burdette
Lawton Stenerson
Auttrell Company
Oscar Kenney
James H. Rawings
Joseph Butler
John H. Elam
Willis Wella
William ‘Laskey
Charles Cook
Florence Simmons
William Douglas
Robert W. Slye
Andrew J. Choatea
William 3. Wright
Martin H. Bray
Elgin Butter Board Maintains Price At 2 Cents
The Elgin butter board declared butter firm at 2 cents a pound, down from last Monday by 0.5 cents. A Chicago faction sought 2.5 or 2 cents but lost 2 to 1. Supporters argued high butter prices harm trade and push buyers to oleomargarine while butter stocks in Chicago remain unsold.
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Bein
Elgin Butter Poard
Chicago
Rivalry Among Tea Importers Tied to Relgred Tea Controversy
Secretary MacVeagh states the national trade rivalry among New York, the middle West, and the Pacific coast tea importers sparked the relgred tea dispute. The Treasury Department has overseen the matter for months, reaching President Taft.
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Taft
MacVeagh
New York
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Pupils of Miss Hawke stage Mother Goose at Belasco Theater
Pupils of Miss Minnie Hawke presented Mother Goose tableaux and dances at the Belasco Theater featuring Miss Bernadette Harker as Moll Goose and Master Edward Carnadsy Halbach as King Cole. Notable performances by George Jenvey Abrams Elisabeth Forney Isabel Fairchild and others highlighted the afternoon program.
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Belasco Theater
King Cole
Fiddlers
Mary
Moll Goose
Bernadette Harker
Edward Carnadsy Halbach
George Jenvey Abrams
Elisabeth Forney
Isabel Fairchild
Rose
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Sims
J. "Brooks
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M. Carnahan
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B. Grosner
Hamilton Bell
George Jenvey Abrama
Eva
Vivien Pattison
Tttle Camille Little
Misa Elizabeth Forney
Minnie Saxton
Alice Watts
Enid Sims
Inva-Lee
Margaret Ruth Miller
Leah de) Moll
Mieswaret Millar
Florence Herry
Mies
Marie Suter
Suddeth Suter
Mise
Imma
Notable Children in Stage Casts at Yesterday's Benefit
The article lists many young performers by name in multiple shows such as Jack and the Beanstalk Little Red Riding Hood and Pugs in Boots. Elizabeth Forney performed difficult toe dances and earned accolades. Mabel Coserove played piano while flowers and candy were distributed in the theater lobby for Stephen's Episcopal Church.
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Stanton Henry
George Jenvey Abram
Edward Ceannaday Halbach
Marion Rabingon
Gilmore Amies
Elingbeth Forney
Mabel Coserove
Plano
Memhers
1. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Train Kills an Unknown Man Near Grady
Elkins W V Feb 1 A waterday afternoon an unknown White man about 50 years old was instantly killed on the Coal and Iron Railroad near Grady The only clue to his identity is a baggage check No 144 He is six feet tall weighs 16 pounds and has sandy hair and mustache
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Elkins
W. Va
Oll
Coal and Tron
Grady
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