Patterson Guilty Verdict In Fifteen Minutes
Special to The Washington Post Greensboro N C March 3 After a short deliberation the jury found former Internal Revenue officer Patterson guilty of returning false expense accounts to the government The judge ruled he could not testify about intent or justify amounts The case goes to the Supreme Court and appeals are planned for ruling on admissibility and jury instructions.
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Portsmouth Man Attempts Suicide on Docks
L. a. Jordan of 419 Queen Street Portsmouth swallowed laudanum near the Chesapeake and Ohio docks. He told a foreman he would commit suicide just before 5 PM. He collapsed shortly after, a nearly empty vial found on him and a letter to his mother in his pocket that read Do not open. He is reported to be recovering.
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Woman With Two Husbands Lives With Swager
Effie Uhl, in a Virginia chain of marriages, drops suit against Lon Uhl after letters reveal she was married to Hugh Swager. She returns to Swager, admits prior marriage to him, and claims she did not answer Yes when marrying Uhl, making that marriage invalid.
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Ruffner Convicted in Luray Murder Verdict
Lester Ruffner was found guilty of murdering his uncle Isaac Ruffner in November. The jury, out about two hours, sentenced him to two years in the penitentiary. Ruffner claimed self defense, with evidence of threats by the uncle. The dead man’s father testified Isaac was a desperate character.
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Lumber Plant Burned at Panther West Virginia
A large Ritter Lumber Company plant at Panther West Virginia was destroyed by fire today. The firm operates several mills in West Virginia and North Carolina. Fire investigators say sparks from a passing freight train sparked the blaze. Total loss estimated at $100,000.
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Charges are Withdrawn in Maryland Trust probe action
Baltimore January 6 grand jury reconsidered indictments against Maryland Trust Company officers Col J Wilcox Brown Henry J Bowdoin and J Bernard Scott and decided to ignore the charges. The report calls for changes to corporate reporting laws including publication of full reports and penalties for noncompliance citing US statute precedents.
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Post Office Contests in Seventh District Set for Woodstock Meeting
In Winchester Woodstock and Front Royal postmaster contests will be settled at a Seventh Congressional district patronage conference in Woodstock on Monday. Candidates include J N Davis vs D B Logan in Woodstock, Bentley Kern vs C W Ramsburg in Winchester, and L Pritchard and C B Silliman opposing Rev Hamilton W Kinzer in Front Royal. Referees are John Acker, James T Robzon, and Dr S J Hoitman. Special to The Washington Post.
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Shenandoah
Dead miners at Coaldale mine killed by explosion
Twenty two miners died in the Coaldale mine explosion. Bodies recovered after nightlong work as fans cleared gas. Funerals held at Mount Tabor Pocahontas and Cooper amid large crowds. Explosion hurled timbers and mine cars, many victims suffocated or burned. Names listed include J W Larew W Larew James Sluas Juurasz Alardar Anthony Bruce.
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Mrs Lawson Loses Suit Over Farm Deed Fight
In Rockville Maryland Judge James B Henderson dissolves the equity suit Mullinix versus Mia Sarah W Lawson and others. Mullinix claimed a 168 acre Damascus area farm via contract with the late Marine Duvall. Lawson argued a prior deed in lieu of service to her father. Decree states Mullinix rightfully prevails. Charlotte Florida? Fire devastates main gag building of the Charlotte Consolidated Company causing losses over 50000 dollars. Gas tank nearby uninsured. machinery saved. gas production continues.
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Hands Raw With Terrible Eczema
Mrs M E Falin from Speers Ferry Virginia writes she suffered a decade with eczema on her hands and body. After trying three doctors she used Cuticura Ointment and three bottles of Cuticura Resolvent and was completely cured. She notes appetite improved and body rebuilt.
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Cured Of Itching Humor In Ocean City Maryland
A reader reports relief after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent for a chronic itchy burning humor on the neck and head over four to five years. Transcribed from Ocean City Maryland dated July 28 2005 with vague notes on a beauty/health ad copy.
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Heir of Le May to Inherit $200000 to $300000 Fortune
Mrs. James P. Hackett, wife of a Richmond patrolman, is set to inherit a fortune estimated between $200,000 and $300,000 as the long legal battle over Samuel Le May’s French estate ends. The dispute, rooted in a will from Le May, a soldier of the American Revolution who settled in Virginia after Yorktown, has spanned three generations of descendants and decades of litigation in French courts.
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Will Select Five Judges Very Little Opposition
Richmond January 5 report on Virginia’s January legislature priority: election of Supreme Court of Appeals judges, with current judges seeking reelection and likely to be chosen. Court credited with clearing a large docket since 1896, having heard many criminal cases. notes minor opposition from corporations. Lists judges from Fauquier Hanover Washington Augusta Henry County and others, plus historic succession and context. Also includes brief obits and local notes from Roanoke Warsaw Leesburg Cumberland Frederick and Hampden-Sidney gift news and a Norfolk accident. ends with Virginia paying 150000 to Jamestown Exposition.
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Washington
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Augusta
Stafford G. Whittle
Henry County
Maj. Reily
West Virginia Elections Law and Order Wins in Cameron
Cumberland Maryland dispatch notes multiple West Virginia towns held elections. Littleton elected mayor J B Bradley and Democrat F M Ashcraft recorder, with a Republican ticket winning Cameron and Hendricks. Keyser re elected a full Democratic slate. Piedmont narrowly chose Citizens over People. hogs allowed in South Keyser.
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Prisoner Escaped Wytheville Jail Recaptured By Bloodhounds
In Rosnoke Virginia two black prisoners, one convicted of murder, escaped Wytheville Jail at midnight. Deputy Brown with bloodhounds recaptured one, George Totten, after a arm wound. The other, Moses Holley, remains at large. Totten had killed a man named Halil, was convicted, and originally sentenced to hang but commuted to life by Gov. Montague. Habey killed a man last November. Special to The Washington Post.
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Cornwell Set at Liberty on Bond Theft Charge
George W. Cornwell formerly treasurer of Wheeler & Wilson was released from custody after a City Court nolle prosequi due to lack of evidence. Mrs. Lumpkin recovered about 3800 worth of missing bonds. jewels remain missing. Also reports: west coast herring fishing largely ended as American vessels lack permission to freeze and ship full cargoes.
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Chicago plans center for Catholic education and religion
Chicago Catholic leaders outline a major diocesan project centering education and worship in Austin subtree. A large priesthood seminary breaks ground in April under Archbishop Quigley, with a cathedral and churches to follow, totaling an estimated 5 million dollars or more.
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Bigamy charge heard in Alexandria court over date dispute
Ferdinand Derndinger was bound over to the grand jury on a bigamy charge after a preliminary hearing before Police Justice Caton in Alexandria. The case hinges on conflicting dates of marriages to Katrina Heidt and Julia Suverblich, with testimony from Mrs Derndinger and hotelier Ernest Ott-Rammel. A clash between Attorney Bendheim and the police justice followed the ruling but ended quietly.
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Lodge Installs New Officers at Osceola Tribe No 1
Osceola Tribe No 1, Improved Order of Red Men, installed officers for the coming year at a Thursday night meeting led by Sachem John A Abendsheim and senior sagamore Wildlan Wink. Appointed officers and guards of wigwam and forest were also assigned in the Alexandria County scene of local fraternal ceremony.
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C. J. Finnegan
Esperanze Mine Tops Mexico Gold Output in Novel Figures
In Mexico City area news the Esperanze mine in the El Oro camp is described as the top gold producer. November output reached 1.7 million dollars with December likely at 2.0 million. High grade ore is shipped daily and the plant processes 400 to 600 tons of milling ore. October profits are reported at 465 thousand dollars.
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Holy Cross Superior General Chooses Notre Dame Quarters
Very Rev Gilbert Francais, superior general of the Holy Cross, arrived on the Cedric and announced his quarters will be at Notre Dame Indiana. Former head of Neuilly University in Paris, he led the order’s work in France for fifteen years before leaving due to disruptions. The congregation runs twenty three educational institutions in the United States and Canada.
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New Year Club Promises Vows Cleaned and Pressed
Readable items describe a Washington area pressing club offering vow cleaning and pressing for $1 per month, with open workrooms and inspection for a first class service. Also notes on a new pow launch for Mr Powers, duckpin tournament at Palace Alleys, and various local business ads about fuel, watches, jewelry, and money lending.
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