Moonshine Raid Ends in Triple Death in Buchanan County
Desperate clash between United States revenue officers and moonshiners in Buchanan County leaves three moonshiners dead and three mortally wounded. Deputy Collector G M Tucker of Richmond is wounded, and two other raiders retreat through the moonlit mountains near Grundy as the fight erupts over alleged stills run by Columbus Collins Andy Anderson and Henry Adams. The isolated terrain and lack of railroad access mark the encounter as one of the area’s most violent of its kind.
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Dang
Tucker
Richmond
Sprcial
Washington Post
Roanoke
Detalle
United States Revenue
Buchanan County
Columbus Collins
Andy Anderson
G M Tucker
Marshal Short
Jean
Grundy
Buchanan
Yalding
Mx Machiners
Henry Adams
Hurhanan County
Increased Valuation in Fauquier and Loudoun Counties
Returns from the reassessment of Fauquier County show large increases in real estate values across districts with total county rise near 85 thousand dollars and, after full statewide completion, expected real estate value growth around 195 thousand dollars placing Louden County among the top landed wealtheners. Special reports cover related corporate merger disputes, criminal arrests in Norfolk and local Virginia towns, elopement and marriage news, Mosby's Moon reunion planning, and tributes to Gen Fitzhugh Lee with local political notes and a local option law violation case.
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Loudoun
Fauquier
Eyedal
Washington Post
Teesburg
Fauquier County
Marshall
Scott
Cedar Run
Lee District
Center
Clarke County
Loudown County
Roanoke Man Surrenders After Fatal Blue Ridge Shooting
In a blue ridge area quarrel last Thursday Trent Was Whit and Joseph Trent were fatally shot when Shanks shot Trent after a confrontation at his house. Shanks, who fired from a rifle, reported the affair to the sheriff and surrendered in Fincastle.
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Roanoke
Et Shanks
Joseph Trent
Blue Ridge
Shanks
Mr. Shanks
Trent
Causai
Fight in Richmond leads to fatal pistol clash
Washington Post report from Richmond July 10 describes a dispute near Moore’s house over Hing visiting an adopted daughter. Frederick King fired a revolver, Moore pursued, and King surrendered after Moore was shot in the face, the bullet injuring nose mouth and throat. Moore’s condition is critical.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Frederick King
Moore
Hing
King
Axe Slaying Triggers Mountain Manhunt in Doeville Fight
Bristol Tennessee July 10 A posse hunts John and Dave Phipps white brothers near Butler Tennessee for alleged murder of William Ranking with an axe and the fatal wounding of Flora Moreland in a drunken fight. The Doeville incident followed heavy alcohol involvement with all parties described as white locals.
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Bristol
Jenn
John
Dave Phipps
Butler
Tenn
T Mountains
North Carolina
Tennessee
Phipps
William
Nore Moreland
Doeville
Accused of Assault Detained in Norfolk
Walter Grady, about thirty three, is under arrest in Norfolk for Johnson County N C where charged with attempted assault on Misa Lou Godwin an eighteen year old woman. Her brother R L Godwin traced Grady to Norfolk. Sheriff Elington of Johnson County tonight took Grady to Smithfield NC for trial after he agreed to return without extradition papers. He denies the charge.
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Norfolk
Walter Grady
Johnson County
Misa Lou God- Win
R. L. Godwin
Grady
Sheri Elington
Smithfield
N. C
Self defense claim in Rocky Mount whiskey shooting
Isaac Nowlin was shot and killed yesterday at his home near Rocky Mount by George McAlexander, who says he fired in self defense. McAlexander had been working for Nowlin. the only witness present was Nowlin’s five year old son.
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Rocky Mount
Washington Post
Isaac Nowlin
Here
George McAlexander
Nowlin
McAlexander
Newberg's Herpicide Promised To Destroy Hair Parasites
The advertisement describes Herpicide as a destroyer of herpes and scalp parasites. It explains the microbe behind dandruff itching scalp and hair loss, claiming NEPERO'S HERPICIDE kills it and promotes hair growth. Sample request and special agents listed in Detroit and Philadelphia addresses.
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Newbrg
Nepero
Leding
Lée
Stampe
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Edward Brelvena
9Th St
Pa. Ave
Philip G. Affleck
Pd. Ave
Women Attacked by Negro in Roanoke Cemetery
Special to The Washington Peat reports in Roanoke Va that Mrs. Gabbert wife of a Norfolk and Western railroad car inspector was assaulted near Fourteenth Street Northwest on her way home. A Negro struck her with a rock tied in a handkerchief and again in the shoulder and pocketbook was stolen. Horace Webb, an 18 year old Negro, was identified by Mrs. Gabbert as her attacker after police arrested him. Webb denies the charge and was in another part of town. A second incident involved Mrs Keezee and the theft of her hand satchel at Fairview Cemetery which she linked to the same suspect. Webb was arrested and identified by Mrs. Keezee.
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Washington Peat
Roanoke
L. A. Gabbert
Gabbert
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Washington Heights
Fourteenth Street
Talen
Fairview Cemetery
Primary meetings elect delegates in Augusta Staunton
Staunton and Augusta County Republicans held primary meetings on Saturday electing delegates to county and city conventions. The Augusta County organization won all districts, and the county convention elected forty four delegates to the Roanoke convention. A resolution endorsed L L Lewis for governor and John Acker for lieutenant governor. Winchester lawyer Richard B Byrd announced candidacy for the Virginian legislature representing Winchester and Frederick County subject to the Democratic primary.
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Washington Post
Staunton
Augusta County
Jacob Yost
Lynchburg
Friends of the Organization
Roanoke
L. L. Lewis
John Acker
Hopkins father and son sought for Kilby murder in Virginia
Special Officer W J Watson of Haywood County heads to Virginia to arrest Fletcher Hopkins and his father on charges of killing John Kilby at Kilby’s home after a prior dispute. Kilby’s son informed his grandfather, who with two sons shot Kilby. Two Hopkins brothers were arrested last week. one remains at large.
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Raleigh
W. J. Watson
Haywood County
Virginia
Gov. Montague
McKinnie Hopking
Fletcher Hopkins
John Kilby
Brito
Kilby
Virginia Obituary Ledger From July 10 Entries
A Virginia obituary roundup lists Eunice Tete Ged, Emma Connelia Burton, M. A. Pritchett, og ee, Albert Yajee, A. J. Gaines, Kings Alephire, Grace Reed, Calvin Merlin, Henry Shultz, and Mrs. William Keane among others. Entries note residences in Richmond Chatham Luray Fredericksburg Roanoke Leesburg and other counties with details on ages, survivors, and local ties.
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Richmond
Si Ogee Newton
Edward Oen
Westmoreland County
Iiate
Newton
San Antonio
Tex
Chatham
Afra
Albert Yai Jee
Reno
Pittsylvania County
Fredericksburg
A. J. Gaines
Culpeper County
Clifton Springs
N. Y
Luray
Kiigs Alephire
Charlca Alepshire
Markaville
Big County
Roanoke
Grace Reed
George B. Reed
Norfolk, and Western Halloway
Turay
Calvin Merlin
Furnace No. 2
Page
Rockingham
Bredericksburg
Henry Shultz
Partlows
Spottsylvania County
Huarrison
Jim
Leesburg
Loudoun County
William Keane
Mary Duval
Welch
I. T
Lee
Loudoun
Petersburg woman related to General Mahone dies in ferry incident
A Petersburg woman, daughter of General Mahone, was seriously ill after a car accident on the way from a beach to Norfolk. She was taken to St. Christopher's Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Her mother, Mrs. William Mahone, accompanied her.
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Fetersborg
Mhone
Norfolk
Petersburg
St. Christophers Hospital
McGill
Willam Mahone
General Hunton Improves After Indigestion Attack
Special to The Weaksgrossom Warrenton Virginia July 10 Gen Epps Hunton’s condition after a severe and dangerous attack of indigestion a week ago has greatly improved He was receiving friends on his porch this afternoon and is believed to recover soon
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Warrenton
Epps Hunton
Theal
Appeal for Mrs Smith in child murder case
Counsel for Estelle Townsend Smith announces plans to appeal the Manchester verdict of guilty of voluntary child murder and two year penitentiary sentence. They may seek Supreme Court review if the trial judge does not set aside rulings. Potential grounds include judge Clopton’s cautions to Dr J Allison Hodges and jailer presence during conversations with Mrs Smith.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Estelle Townsend Smith
Manchester
Tvo
Su Breme
Clop‘ton
J. Allison Hodges
Hodges
Explosion at Rockdale Powder Works Shakes Town
Five tons of powder exploded at Rockdale Powder Works Hoffmansville Baltimore County at 7 PM. The blast, fifth in a year, toppled two buildings and rattled houses a mile away. Workman Eugene Abel, badly burned, is not expected to survive. Wilton Hoffer injured. Twelve men near entry were knocked down. two months earlier a mill blast killed several. The base of the explosion remains unknown.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Mad
Rockdale
Hoffmansville
Baltimore County
Eugene Abel
Punxsstawney
Wilton Hoffer
Abell
Landmark West Virginia land case mocks King heirs at 500000 acres
In a long awaited opinion Judge John W. Mason ruled against the King estate in the State of West Virginia v Henry C. King and others. The case involves about 500000 acres in southern West Virginia tied to tax sales and ancient grants dating to George Washington era. About 400 defendants faced the lengthy dispute. Mason freed 7000 acres claimed by Eighert Mills and Spruce Coal and Lumber Co from the salp. The border between state and king interests remains unsettled.
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Washington
Fairmont
W. Va
John W. Mason
King
West_Virginia
Henry C. King
West Virginia
George Washington
Marion County
Mason
Eighert Mills
Spruce Coal and Lumber Company
Salt
Three Cowboys Killed in West Virginia Train Battle
Report from Richwood West Virginia details a fatal clash aboard an excursion train involving Texas Bill's Wild West show cowboys and Baltimore and Ohio detectives. Texas Bill Mexican Bill and another cowboy died. two detectives Powell and McIntire wounded. The altercation began when a detective reproached a Wild West orchestra member. ten Cowboys emerged, revolvers drawn, and a firefight ensued near a small station. Several riders arrested as an inquest is planned at Flatwood.
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Wheeling
W. Ve
Baltimore and Ohio
Texas Bill
Richwood
W. Va
Powell
McIntire
Wild West Orchestra
Dicug
Clarksburg
Flatwood
Boy Killed on Railroad Track Near Lawyers Road
Special to The Wrarnog reports John Irvin Ligon, seventeen, of Pittsylvania County, died near Lawyers Road on the Southern Railway Saturday. It is believed he slept on the track and was struck by a southbound train.
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Chatham
John Irvin Liggon
Pittsylvania County
Lawyers Road
Southern Railway
Furnishings for Flats
Furnishings for Flats highlights compact plain design furniture suited to apartment living. It emphasizes space efficiency, sturdy workmanship, and minimal ornamentation as the modern correct choice for small rooms. The stock focuses on such compact pieces suitable for limited spaces.
Annapolis mayoral contest ends with Democrat win
In Annapolis Maryland John Douw Democrat defeats Republican Charles B Henkel by a small margin for mayor. Hugh R Riley Democrat beats Daniel R Randall for counselor by seventeen. Democrats and Republicans each win three aldermen. Third ward turnout shifts with strong Black vote and local leaders J Harry Bellis James H Van Sant Jerry T Kalmey J T Small credited as heroes. Election law changes mask party labels and several ballots rejected in First and Third wards.
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Wallington Poat Annapols
Annapolis
John Douw
Charles B. Henkel
Hugh R Riley
Daniel R. Randall
J. Harry Bellis
James H. van Sant
Jerry T. Kalmey
J. T. Small
Democrata
Confessed to Murder Arrest in Norfolk
Norfolk, July 10. John B. McCalan, said to hail from Lambertorn, N C, was arrested for murder and admitted he killed a man years ago but cannot recall the victim’s name. A passerby alerted Patrolman Burnham that the man was a murderer and a fugitive. McCalan agreed he was wanted and will be held for Carolina authorities.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
John B. McCalan
Lambertorn
N. C
McCalan
Whit McCalan
Burnham
Arnexé
Carolina
Fatal row over two cents in craps game
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va July 1 two Black men quarreled over two cents in a craps game on the Western Branch. Powell shot Jackson in the back and chest, Jackson jailed in dying condition, Powell arrested after returning armed.
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Washington
Powell
Robbery Attempt Foiled In Laporte Transfer Wagon
In Laporte Indiana on July 10 two highwaymen tried to rob the United States Express transfer wagon between the Lake Shore and Lake Erie stations. Guard Clarence Angerman, knocked senseless briefly, regained alertness and fired at the robbers as they seized a money box. They fled before the driver could be harmed, Angerman aiding the driver after the attempt. It was the second such attempt to strike the transfer wagon.
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Setseless
Laporte
Ind
United States Express Company
Lake Shore
Lake Erie
Clarence Angerman
Angerman
Grand Jury Indicts Considered in Alexandria Virginia
Washington Post dispatch from Alexandria reports the Eastern District of Virginia summer term opening with Judge Edmund Wadditt Jr presiding. Grand jury sworn. foreman Frank Harper leads inquiries into post office robberies and libel suits by John F. Rixey and C. Jones Rixey against C. A. Stevens. Burnett appeals a liquor conviction to the Court of Appeals. 30 day stay granted. Administrative notes include council funding for engine house repairs and local police court actions. community notices cover a shipyard theft, political candidacies, and Woodmen excursion.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
United States Circuit Court
Eastern District of
Virginia
Edmund Wadditt, Jr
Atorney L. J. Lewis
Robert W. Tally
Morgan Treat
Bowden
Garnett
Frank 8. Harper
John F. Rixey
C. Jones Rixey
C. A. Stevens
Messrye Rixey
Rixey & Barbour
Keith & Merth
C M. White
R. Walton Moore
Eppa Hunton, Jr
Howard Turner
Richardd C
Burnett
Annie
Charles
Charlottesville
Nettle Hisom
Drs Fisher
Fleet Baptist Church
J. H. & Ewell
Methodist Protestant Church
Adam Martin
H EK Field
J BR. N Curtin
A Groves
George W. Carter
D. W. Schofield
Common Council
Columbia
Booth St Asaph Street
Washington
George Ammon
Hunbert Fontaine
Yesterns
Henry Simmons
Simmons
Ranchman Murdered Near Thermopolis
Cheyenne reports ranchman Bob McCoy was killed by an assailant who lured him to a deserted coffin and shot him in the back. His body was weighted with stones and sunk in the Big Horn River. He had received anonymous threats luring him to leave the country and warning ears would be cut off. An edit of the corpse is missing.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Thermopolis
Bob McCoy
Big Horn River
Aegasstus
McCoy
Death by Own Action Reported in New Jersey and Atlantic City
Walter P. Smith of New Brunswick and Metropol itan Life Insurance staffer killed himself by sitting on a rail near a New York Central train crossing in Clifton Springs on July 10. John L. Merkle, vaudeville actor from Council Bluffs, Iowa, shot himself at an Atlantic City hotel on July 11, known on stage as John Howe.
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P. Smith
Clifton Springs
N. J
Walter P. Smith
New Brunswick
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York Central
Mr. Smith
Atlantic City
John L. Merkle
Council Bluffs
Iowa
John Howe
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Ela Casey
Louis Callan
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Woodmen of America
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L. C. Barley
Augustus Davis, Jr
Va. M. A
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Basle City
Harry Carter
Hanover County
B. Hager, Jr
Munich
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