Millionaire in Toils: Bondsmen Seized in WV Bank Case
John Gleasson of Smithfield, a wealthy operator, was arrested in New Marionville on forgery charges and held for a grand jury. The action seeks $50,000 from the bondsmen of W A Lewis, late cashier of the Smithfield Bank that failed, with Lewis under embezzlement indictment and false reports to the state bank examiner.
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New Marinaville
W. Va
John Gleasson
Smithfield
W. A Lewis
Pleads Guilty of Fraud in Local Case Involving False Identities
A man named Shere he had for years practiced fraud by posing as a surveyor and used false credentials to obtain funds. He was found guilty of defrauding SEIU with forged papers and faces potential jail time. Additional cases accuse him of mortgage fraud and rent-related deceit linked to properties on John Street and other locations.
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Best Hata
Isa
Prac
Gaeta
Thain
Horubothamn
Shooting Near Lynchburg Triggers Mass Hysteria
A confused report describes a shooting near Lynchburg with a suspect fleeing. Victims or injuries are unclear, and authorities say the assailant was chased by bystanders before escaping. a man was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
Slayer of His Son Freed in Virginia Case
A man charged with stabbing his son was arraigned before Justice J. Wa and claimed self defense. The defense argued the victim attacked with a Chatchet in the prisoner's bedroom on Christmas Day, leading to the fatal blow. The state pressed for conviction despite the defendant's claim of self defense.
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Agian
Tell Va
Ube
J. Wa
Three Escape Lynching Suspects Jailed for Alleged Virginia Murder
A fragmented report claims four men Jal and others were arrested after an alleged murder on a lonely Virginia road. The article mentions Tolbs Voarr and Jus Wagon, with unclear details of the pursuit, getaway, and claims of conspiracy or robbery.
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Lonely Virginia Read
Obituary: Fifty year old Maryland woman dies after accident
The obituary notes the death of a Maryland woman, wife of Paes suns, with surviving relatives including Ivete E Ddley Digges and Mrs Moor Walls. She lived in Baltimore and San Antonio, Texas, and had resided in the area for fifteen years. A nearby aged man was injured earlier. The report reflects limited details from a damaged OCR obituary record.
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Poe Fen
Mertens
Ametat Suedienty
Tron- Abe Disses
Ee de Dyes Sm
Ivete
Ddley Digges
Moor Walls
Baltimore
Home Rello
San Antonio
Texas
Miles Nervine Promises Healing for Nervous Prostration
A patient reports improvement after using Myles Nervine, claiming two bottles restored strength as nerves weakened lead to organ failure. The ad promotes Miles' Nervine as soothing and strengthening for weak nerves with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
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Myles
Alice
R. Burkhardt
Tuching St
Washington C. H.O
Bills aim to abolish fee system in North Carolina
Raleigh Jan 2 Billy bills introduced in the house seek to abolish the crop pest commission regulate sale of feed compounds grant three days grace on sight drafts regulate use of business names amend the reduction law enlarge inheritance tax erase auto speed limits grant governor boundary power senate bills place solicitors on salary abolish fee system require railways to use mileage books for transportation pass Pee Dee Valley Railway incorporation
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Raleigh
N.C
Avoliahe Crop Pest Commission
Senate
Pee Dee
Hatpin Hero Defends Self in Maryland Assault
Earl Dehart, 18, of Fayettesville, was arrested in Hagerstown on an assault charge after allegedly attacking Mrs. James Winger on a road near Baughman’s mill. She used a hatpin to stab him, pulling aid as he fled. Winger identified him by facial stab wounds and he was jailed for a hear ing Monday.
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Washington Post
Hagerstown
Earl Dehart
Fayettesville
James Winger
Baughman
Milii
Dehart
Winger
Big Lockout in Baltimore Over Garment Union
In Baltimore January 2 the Clothing Board of Trade met with all in good standing firms and moved toward a citywide shutdown of garment workers, affecting 15 000 to 16 000 employees while cutters and trimmers stay on. The strike at Strouse Co caused the action after failed settlement attempts.
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Washington Post
Baltimoree
Clothing Bord of Trade
Uwle Garment
Strouse & Co
Clothing Board of ‘Trade
West Virginia Briefs Count Casualties Strikes and Suicides
In Cabell county Join Kiddington, a pioneer citizen, was killed by a Chesapeake and Ohio train Thursday night. At Hierra near Tannelton, over 10 miners at Orr Coal and Coke Company walked off for a strike amid pay disputes for December. In Parkersburg, Charles Everett attempted suicide at his home by stabbing himself in the abdomen, in a critical condition. The Grafton Young Men's Christian Association elected a long list of directors led by Judge Marmaduke H. Dem and several local figures.
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Join Kiddington
Cabell County
Chesapeake and Ohio
Orr Coal and Coke Company
Hierra
Tannelton
Charles Everett
Parkersburg
Himaself
Grafton
Virginia Briefs Highlight Rural Accident and Local News
Virginia briefs report Fred Pond losing a left hand after a shotgun discharge near Stephenson, plus arrests in Norfolk over unlawful importing and harboring of alien young women. Also noted are DAR alternates, a naval promotion, highway improvement plans, a Tennessee liquor debate affecting Bristol, Petersburg local option efforts, Newport News Chamber banquet remarks, and Virginia court proceedings including Southern Express vs Keeler.
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Stephenson
Winchester
Fred Pond
City Given More Time to Rebuild or Improve Jail
Municipal officials receive an extension to decide on jail renovations or reconstruction. Inspectors are named to oversee the plan, with deadlines set for compliance and potential funding details to be finalized.
Maryland Happenings Chronicle Local Court Actions
Maryland happenings report a railroad accident near Hagerstown where Harrison L Bhatzer 21 was killed when a moving train passed over him. Other items include sheriff and jail board actions in Alexandria division, postmaster appointments, coast artillery duties, and civil suit filings for damages against a local rail company. Names such as Capt Mdney B Austin Judge Bailey and Attorney Samuel P Fisher appear with details of appointments, inspections, and pending court decisions.
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Harrison L.bhatzer
Cumberland Valley
Hagerstown
Tim
Coast Artillery
Maryland Guard
Mdney B. Austin
Bert Howard
Adjt
Warfield
Annanella
David R. Randall
Washington Glan
Yester‘sday
Annie Fisher
Wasntreton
Leo P. Hurlan
Corporation Court of
Alexandra
Washington
North Carolina Notes and Local Incidents
The State Sunday School Association held an April 7 meeting in Concord with 40 counties organized and about 1,000 delegates last year. Southern Life Insurance Co in New Orleans warned by NC Insurance Commissioner Young not to write new business as its North Carolina license is revoked. W. A. Blair and W. B. Streeter to represent NC at Roosevelt’s Washington conference for destitute children. Thomas K. Conrad of Spencer injured at Barbers Point, taken for X-ray exam in Salisbury. Margaret Davidson, 8, dies of pneumonia in Spencer. survived by daughter Nanney Stewart. Four percent of Spencer Southern Railway workers laid off for ten days as retrenchment measure.
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State Sunday School Association
Concord
Southern Life Insurance Company
New Orleans
Young
North Carolina
Haing
W. A. Blair
Winston-Salem
W. B. Streeter
The
Children's Home
Raleigh
Washington
Roosevelt
Thomas K. Conrad
Spencer
Barbers
Salisbury
Margaret Davidson
T. N. Stewart
Nanney Stewart
Failway
Diamond Workers’ Union
Antwerp
New York
Anarge
Debt offset no bar in Jamestown Exposition suit
In Norfolk Virginia a federal case seeks to offset claims of delinquent preferred and common Jamestown Exposition stockholders by a board resolution that exempts delinquent holders from voting as claims against the exposition company would cover unpaid stock. Counsel for creditors argued the board action was moot since the company was insolvent at its act ion.
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Norfolk
W. J1. Barnard& Co
Board of Governors
Exposition Company
Creditorg
Meza
Tme
Acopton
West Virginia Obituary Fragments from Martinsburg and Annapolis
Martinsburg obituary notes Mrs. Hettle Hoffheins wife of Rev Dr Hoffheins pastor of Christ Reformed Church and mother of William and Mary Hoffheins dies of heart failure Surviving husband and two children reside here Also mentions Dr M L Fichtner death at Terra Alta and a January inquiry from Gov Swanson to Chief Moore about a survey of Virginia waters plus Annapolis court proceeding notes and medical college reference pieces
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Martinsburg
Hettle A. Hoffheins
A. Hoffheins
Christ Reformed Church
William &. Hoffheins
Evening World
Martinsburg Yesterdy
William Hoffhens
Mary Hoftheins
Terra Alte
M.L. Fichtner
Preston County
W. Va
Cranesville
Return of Youth With Proper Food Promoted by Grape-Nuts
A reader recounts recovering health after indigestion with Grape-Nuts and Postum. The letter credits improved digestion and vitality to the cereals, claiming renewed strength and happiness. Names attributed to the Postum Company, Battle Creek, Michigan, accompany the testimonial.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Memory Gaps Hinder Roanoke Shooting Case
Monroe Assard, Burn merchant, surrendered to Roanoke police after shooting his wife four times. He claimed amnesia and brain storms, suffered jail illness, and feared death. Wife hospitalized, condition improving. brother Ells Assaid urged surrender after a Monday incident.
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Washington Post
Roanoke
Monroe Assard
Ells Assaid
Fire at Johns Hopkins Hospital lab causes panic
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore on June 2 reports a fire in the Clinical laboratory of Johns Hopkins Hospital caused by an overheated tank boiling specimens. About 60 patients awaiting treatment rushed for doors as smoke filled the room. attendants averted a panic and no injuries occurred. The fire was extinguished with slight loss.
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Washington Post
Baltimore, Md
Jobs Hopkins Hospital
Rate pact debated but not ratified by House
Former Lieut. Gov. Doughton recalls a tentative agreement between Gov. Glenn and railways on a 2 1/2 cent rate with one year operation before a fixed rate set by the corporation commission. Senate amended. House rejected it two years ago and likely will not intervene this session. Railroads wary of reopening the matter despite some support for direct talks with the commission. A separate incident in Norfolk reports R D Addington running naked through streets, claiming to be the reincarnation of Adam and later taken to police.
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Washington Post
Neleigh
N. C
Doughton
Glenn
Raiway
The
Post Cons
Corporation Commission
Senate
House
Abia
Specier Aneington
Norfolk
R. D. Addington
Adam
Shaw Says He Is Dead Lecture Cancelled
London January 22 George Bernard Shaw the dramatist was unable to deliver a Fabian Society lecture tonight due to illness. In a reply to a health inquiry he stated I am dead. He suffers from a severe cold and his physician ordered him indoors. The patient hopes to overcome the ailment in a few days.
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London
George Bernard Shaw
Fabian Society
Jlnesa
President Keeps War Fund Details Secret in Senate Record
The Roosevelt administration sent a secret executive reply to the Foraker resolution seeking an itemized war deficiency fund expenditure report. The proposal to restrict access to committee members sparked a Senate storm over trust and confidentiality. The president defends withholding names, citing precedent and the need to protect individuals, and Secretary Bennett holds the documents for the Military Affairs Committee.
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Foraker
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
White House
Committee On
Roosevelt
Bennett
President McKinsey
Justice Wright May Act In Contempt Case Fallout
Judge Daniel Thew Wright of the District Supreme Court avoided committing himself on actions against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison over an anticle in the Federationist. He said he had not deeply considered the matter and had only skimmed the article. President Gompers received a telegram from the United Mine Workers Association with greetings and funds for expenses as delegates meet in Indianapolis.
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Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Federationist
Daniel Thew Wright
District Supreme Court
Judge Wright
Washington
Wright
Gompers
United Mine Workers’ Association
Indianapolis
Lewis
Virginia Weddings Tie Clevelandy Cooke to Miss Carneal
Fredericksburg Virginia January 23 1910 Clevelandy Cooke and Miss Mary J Carneal daughter of Mrs George Carneal Spotsylvania county were married yesterday at the bride's mother's home with Rev Decatur Hdwarde officiating Murray Seward and Miss Loranea Almond daughter of the late Captain Walter Almond Gloucester county were married last night at the bride's home with Rev W W Sawyer officiating Miss Lizzie Almond was matron of honor
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Fredericksburg
Clevelandy Cooke
Mary J. Carneal
George Carneal
Spotsylvania
Decatur Hdwarde
Murray Seward
Loranea Almond
Walter Almond
Gloucester County
W. W. Sawyer
Lizzie Almond
Maryland Weddings in Hagerstown and West Virginia
Mary land weddings report vignettes of late night ceremonies. Nora Miller from Berkeley Springs W V wed William Fearnow of Williamsport at a Hagerstown Catholic rectory presided by Father Sebastian. Joseph Clarence Powers of Frosibers and Lidia Anna Munsiec of Shaft tied the knot at St Michael’s parochial residence with Rev James Cuddy presiding.
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Hagerstown
Nora Miller
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
William Fearnow
Williamsport
Sebastian
Frosiburg
Joseph_ Clarence
Powers
Frosibers
Lidia Anna Munsiec
Shaft
St. Michael
Frosibere
James Cuddy
Belgians Win U S Entry for Diamond Cutters
Department of Commerce and Labor rules eight Belgian diamond cutters at Ellis Island may enter the United States. The decision declares the Diamond Workers' Protective Union of America un-American in character, restricting American admissions and opening the trade to foreign workers and eager Americans. The ruling follows appeals by Belgian officials and notes the union’s past efforts to restrict entry.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Ellis Island
United States
New York
Baron Moncheur
Board of Immigrant Commissioners
New York State
Belgian State Department
State Department
Diamond Workers’ Protective Union of America
Ellisland
Diamond Workers’ Union
Antwerp
Amsterdam
Milton C. Agorge
Indian Bill Reports Oil Appropriation Continuation
The Oil making appropriations for the support of the Ivan sitsec Was ree ported to whe Jlouse yestiity Lt care Neg 4 total appropriation of $8913 Wb The approprition of Lis Fea cone timuing the work of setuiing the affairs of the five evected city i Uhishonta, which was to have ceased on July 1, is continued in the bill An applonration of Si4kF for whach the measure provides, wreining. for barely sentimental reasons, "This mount is set aside for the erection of a mour ment to Cxatha Parker, tier of Quanna. Parker, the present duel of the Comanche Indians in Texas of the seven nonreversation Indian schools which the Secretary of the In terior reportees being of no further use in the Indian service, the continuation of but two, that at Crilocco, Okla, and the one at Carson Gts, Nev, are aennitely provided
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I Uhishonta
Cxatha Parker
Quanna
Parker
Texas
Secretary of the Interior
Indian Service
Crilocco
Okla
Carson Gts
Nev
Herron to Die in Chair in New Jersey Court
Trenton reports Archibald Herron will be electrocuted next week after the governor refused a reprieve. The plea of insanity had been ruled on by the Court of Errors and Appeals, with the governor denouncing insanity pleas as unwritten law not blocking executions. Also a classified note invites readers to join Ladies Investment Clubs and mail for details.
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Trenton
Linus
Archibald Herron
Herron
Court of Errors and Appeals
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Richmond
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