Mrs Schenk Ill as Trial Delayed Over Poison Charge
Special to The Washington Post Wheeling W Va Jan 2 The trial of Laura Farnsworth Schenk charged with poisoning her millionaire husband John Schenk will be postponed after the wife collapsed Physicians attend her in the Ohio county jail She became hysterical upon learning Christmas gifts she sent to their children were intercepted by her husband who has now practically recovered She has fever and at times hallucinations Trial set for one week from today.
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Middies Hear War Rumor at Annapolis
Special from Annapolis Maryland reports a rumor of war with Japan causing immediate excitement at the Naval Academy. Midshipmen debated the claimed threat of mines in San Francisco Bay and imagined ideal battles while awaiting the bugle to call them to arms.
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Philadelphia man found dead in Baltimore hotel with self-inflicted gunshot
A well-dressed man about 24, registered as C Jackson of Philadelphia, was found dead in a Baltimore hotel with a revolver in his hand. Coroner rules death by own action. police believe the name is fictitious after erasing identification. $3 was found on the body. The clothes bore Philadelphia dealer labels.
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County Officer Indicted in Richmond Shooting Case
Richmond, January 2 The Henrico county circuit court grand jury returned a true bill against Nek Ene Wear the emmetty officer for the October 3 shooting and killing of Willams at the State fair grounds. Willams sat roadside with Miss Daniele a ticket seller at the fair when the shooting occurred.
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Hagerstown Assembly Ball Opens New Year Festivities
Hagerstown Maryland January 2 the Hagerstown Assembly Club held its annual New Year’s ball at the Hotel Hamilton with about 250 guests from Baltimore Washington Winchester Charlestown Philadelphia Martinsburg Chambersburg Harrisburg and other places. The reading social event featured lavish decorations and a reception committee led by Dr and Mrs J Walker Hunsman Mrs F Vincent Jamison Sr Dr and Mrs Victor D Milter Jr Mrs Henry H Keedy Sr and J Clarence Lane. The ball committee included Alexander A Hagner Jr State's Attorney Alexander Armstrong Jr William P Lane Jr Charles S Lane Jr and Harry H Hunsman. Cumberland Maryland January 2 the Allegany County Assembly ball at the Queen City Hotel drew about 209 couples with a 25-piece orchestra and visitors from outside the county and state. The grand march was led by J T Griffith and Mrs J Willgon Humbird.
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Henry H.keedy
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Charles S. Lane, Jr
Ilarry H. Humrihouse
Cumberland
Coal Firms Merge to Form Four States Coal and Coke
Fairmont West Virginia January 2 special report: in Pittsburg three Fairmont coal companies the Big Coal Company of West Virginia the Annabelle Coal and Coke Company and the Four States Coal and Coke Company merged into a single entity named the Four States Coal and Coke Company. the deal creates a ten million dollar merger. Pittsburg Buffalo Coal Company will handle all output for twenty years under a new contract.
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Fears of Trouble at Matewan Election
Attorney G B Buskirk of Matewan seeks state protection for Thursday's town election, claiming Citizens’ party control and criminal influence risk bloodshed. Gov Glasscock requested Sheriff Furst to report to Charleston, with action anticipated to ensure lawful voting and citizen safety.
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Burial of Carl Strickler in Luray After Double Tragedy
Funeral crowds gathered in Luray as Carl Strickler, who killed his wife Flora Strickler and daughter Eula Kite before shooting himself, was laid to rest despite heavy rain. The procession traced from Strickler’s father's home to the United Brethren Church where Rev. Dodson led services. The bodies of the victims were due to be brought to Luray the following day.
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Distressed Steamer Reaches Harbor after Tow by Rescue
Special to The Washington Post reports a distressed steamer towed by the wrecking steamer Rescue off Hatteras. The Honduras, delayed a week by heavy weather, anchored and began the tow to Newport News. All aboard are reported well and the ship is expected to reach port soon.
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Bill Jackson's Fist in Trouville Tale
A New York Sun reminiscence recalls Bill Jackson, an American mining engineer, who in Trouville in the 19th century defended his wife from a beach crowd. After a clash with a Frenchman, a gendarme arrested him but he fled to avoid jail, leaving his wife to follow later.
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Woman of 105 Years Dead Near Morgantown
Mrs. Susan Brown aged 105 died at her Morgantown area home after a long life in Monongalia county with ten years in Ohio. She left two children James Brown and Mrs. Wilam Hall. She was noted for carrying a heavy rocking chair six miles at age 90.
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Ex-Judge Adams Slashes Throat in Suicide Attempt
Former Greensboro judge Spencer B. Adams, longtime North Carolina Republican State committee chairman, attempted suicide in Charlotte last night by slashing his throat with a razor. His condition was reported critical today. he also served on the Indian Claims Commission of Oklahoma and had health problems for years.
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Jolonels in Uniforms Among Virginia Officials
Two members of Gov. Manns staff Col HK L Brewer Jr of Suffolk and Col J W Holloway of Smithfield were sent to Richmond for a special staff meeting but returned by the next train. There was no quorum. Manns colonels have worn uniforms more often in the first year than those of any recent Virginia governor.
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Crusoe's Famous Gun School Funds Distributed in Maryland
Quarterly public school tax relief and free book fund total 287,500 dollars distributed by the state comptroller. Funds allocated by county include Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore city Baltimore Baltimore Frederick Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince George Queen Anne St. Mary’s Somerset Washington Worcester and others with varying amounts. The report notes a historical error in a date linked to a weapon provenance and cites Randoph Bererts as a notable claimant.
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London man claims Crusoe gun owner is in town
Randolph Berens of 14 Princes Gardens in London says he owns the gun linked to Robinson Crusoe and Selkirk, acquired by luck from an Oxford museum porter after a quiet search. The piece recounts Berens meeting museum staff, inspecting inscriptions, and tracing the gun’s journey from Oxford to London and back toward Selkirk’s origin.
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Bristol Ministers Move to End Gretna Green Elopements
Bristol Virginia January 2 The Bristol Ministerial Association adopted resolutions to curb elopements that have given Bristol a Gretna Green reputation. The group urged Tennessee to prohibit such marriages and pledged to marry no elopers on Tennessee soil against the parent state laws. Rev A H Burroughs has united about 14 000 eloping couples from Virginia and West Virginia under strict birth laws. Eloping couples have long rushed from Union Station to Tennessee to wed hastily before parental intervention.
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Maryland Bonds Awarded At Maryland State Auction
Maryland sold 650000 in state bonds to bidders from New York Boston and Baltimore. Bonds included 300000 highway bonds 250000 insane hospital bonds and 100000 sanitarium bonds with rates 1 1 4 and 2 2 percent. Safe Deposit and Trust Co bid 10046 for 500000 of 4 percent bonds. Townsend Scott Co won 50 000 of 4 percent bonds, with bids 10061 10076 and 10061 for smaller lots. Baker Watts Co and Hambleton Co teamed for 10000 sanitarium bonds at 94 452, the top bid for that series.
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Fires at boy kills girl in Taylorsville incident
Annie Whatley aged 14 was shot dead while walking near her Taylorsville home. Charles White aged 17, a grocer's employee, is under arrest for murder after claiming he fired in response to a brick being hurled at his wagon. Police quickly detained White after the shooting.
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Days of Grace for Autoists in Maryland License Tag Law
Maryland auto license tags expired at midnight Saturday yet no arrests have occurred for tag violations in Rockville. Sheriff Viet says three to four days of grace are fair, then deputies will enforce the law and autoists failing to comply must face consequences.
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Dairy for Midshipmen at Naval Academy
Annapolis Md Jan 2 Naval Academy plans to produce 200 gallons of milk daily for midshipmen from a dairy on rifle range farm across the Severn River. The move follows recent typhoid fever cases linked to milk and will use the farm for the herd bought next week. Officials report all 26 ill midshipmen are now out of danger and the last nailing case, Silfrein F Maury of New Jersey, is recovering.
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Alexandria Lawyer Dead Longtime Virginia Barrister Passes
Albert Stuart oldest member of the Alexandria bar and noted scholar of history died at his King Street home after a long illness. Born July 8 1821 he was one of four sons of Charles T Stuart and survived by a sister Mrs Sarah Stuart. He was knocked down by a street car last year and had since remained home. Funeral plans not yet made.
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Smallpox Guards Ordered in Wilmington City
Wilmington authorities act to curb smallpox by enforcing compulsory vaccination. The board of aldermen allocates 10,000 dollars for 24 hour guards at every residence with cases. There are 126 cases under guard and no deaths reported.
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Eleven Die In Thacker Mine Car Disaster
Three more succumbing to injuries raised the death toll from a Thacker West Virginia mine car wreck to eleven. Eight killed outright as five loaded coal cars crashed into the men’s car after a cable broke while they rode to Lickfork mine. Meanwhile in Rockville Maryland a double wedding saw Miss Mabel Bolton marry Edward Burks and Miss Lula Brentmyers wed Dr Herman Steele with Reverend White officiating.
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Girl a Pellagra Sufferer in Warrenton Charity Figure
Miap Belly Shepherd a young woman of high standing and prominent in charity work in Warrenton Virginia is described as having a well defined case of pellagra. It is believed she has suffered from the illness for several years and is connected with the King's Daughters and St. James Church.
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