Denounced by Judge Defense Begins Testimony in Mob Killing Case
John Jones stands trial in North Carolina on a charge as a mob member for the Johnson killing. He testifies to an alibi and impeachment efforts falter as the defense tries to frame a witness. Court proceedings reveal fragmented testimonies and disputed evidence, with jurors hearing from multiple parties about the violent night.
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Johnson
Anson Deanty
Star i
Hotam
Suspect Held for Stolen Watch and Chain
Cluster T Wason colored was arrested in Washington yesterday on suspicion of stealing a watch and chain valued at $109 from Councilman Frank C Splisa Jr of this city. He was trying to pawn the jewelry when taken into custody by Officer Liken and will appear in Police Court this morning. Wason claims he parted the items from another man.
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Washington
Frank
Splisa Jr
Wilson
Lewins
Polee Court
Iran
Robard Cuneo
Trixie Keeher
Crusty Tee
One Legged Man Escapes After Glass Breaks Window
A one legged man escaped after a large plate glass window shattered at a shop on King Street near Reche tallorimg. Police pursued the suspect, capturing a man claimed to be Oscar Nichols, while another suspect was turned over to local authorities. a separate court session cell was reported for drunkenness and fines. Funeral services for James W Evans were held yesterday with burial at Laon Cemetery.
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Hogar
King Street
Rene
Ind Gm
Alirm
Max
Knight and Lyles
Tibagn
Tcape
Oscar Nichols
Wellington
Washington
Guy
Ing Talon
King and Columbus
Juin
Knught Air Force
James W Evans
James Wo Feana
Tate
Confessed Stoning Trail Leads to Alarm on City Streets
An unclear report describes a clash involving a Mrs Swanson and a Freght car detaching from a vehicle on Wothos Street causing alarm as a train of events unfolds near Asaph and Gramly streets. Knights of Columbus excursion to Luna is mentioned with police involvement.
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Freght
Tay
Asaph
Knights of Columbus
Fitzgerald Low
Montgom ery slate primary preview and county races noted
Fragmented OCR describes a Montgomery slate and county race dynamics. Mentions state attorney, sheriff candidate Bowie Waters, and assorted commissioners from the fourth district. Notes unfilled new national plans and uncertain endorsements amid party leaders.
Primary date set by Alexandria Democrats for September 10
A joint meeting of the Democrats of Alexandria City and County named September 10 as the primary date to nominate a candidate for the legislature. The action awaits approval of absent county members. Names of candidates must be filed by August 30. James R Caton, seeking re-election, faced no opposition at the time the committee would declare him the nominee.
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Democrats
Alexandria
Washington Post
State Senate
Sugatlo
James R Caton
Rodaction
Man Drowned Near Fredericksburg in Monocacy Reach
The obituary lists W. C. WeyT beyond his depth as a drowning victim found in the Monocacy near Fredericksburg. The deceased, described as a warehouse man, held roles including council member and postmaster. He left a widow and one son, with ties to Confederate era service and veterans organizations.
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James
Tod
General Hospital
Hasuras
Hean
Virginia Militare
den Pickett
Usaelty
Na Ly Council
Ts Church Os Phan
Aly
Um Grand Camp
Drowned man in Chesapeake Bay near Greenery Point
The drowning occurred this morning as Cretano Stan tink aged about 20 bathed with companions at Wilte Hall near Greenery Point in the Chesapeake about four miles from Annapolis. He was pulled from the water by a person from Baltimore and later died at Easton. Also noted are two local educational scholarships awarded by the county fuel commission for Montsom County to Miss Bite Frizzell, Miss Ethel Warthen, and Miss Maxwell. minutes of a weather and public works update.
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Kalian Labore
Washington D
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Greenery Point
Contract Company of
Baltimore
Wouter Hall
Wiham P
Easton
Rockville
Montsomer County
Western Waryland
Cal Kat
Bite Frizzell
Waryland State Normal School
Ethel Warthen
Maryland
Agneuhurrt College
Maswell
Charlotte Hall Academy
Peter
Rioting Indictments in Roanoke Greek Restaurant Case
Special grand jury indicts twenty in riots that damaged Greek restaurants in Roanoke. Twelve men arrested include Robert Crawford J F Loster Robert Bell George Phillips J E Bergendehl Thomas Divers and others. Mayor calls mass meeting for fundraising to cover damages. court session continues.
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Washington Post
Roanoke Va
John W Woods
Corporation Court
Robert Crawford
J F Loster
Robert Bell
George Phillips
E Bergendehl
Thomas Divers
J C Puckett
James Taylor
Carles Chain
Henry Stone
William
Halcomb
James Ferguson
Uiced
Jeet Holomon Catenin
Chautauqua Opens in Washington Grove July 27
The sixth annual Chautauqua Assembly at Washington Grove Maryland opens Monday July 27. Superintendent W H Smith leads with Dr Db E Wilher assisting. The program features national entertainers and instructors, under Prof Percy Fosher’s musical direction, with talents including Lucille Betts Jeannette Kling and Youma the Japanese jugler. A round table will study Maree and Immigrants in America with diploma ceremonies for graduates on August 16.
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Wassington Post
HH Smith
Db E Wiher
Percy 3
Lucille
Betts
Misa Jeannette Kling
EW Vel
Wiliam
Hailifred Wilson Cabin
Jack Crawford
Arthur Wo Hawks
Sunshine Hawks
William L Chambers
Himmerman
Southern Concert Company
Satnue
Congden
Ernestine Chambers
Robert S Russell
Youma
Maree
America
Visit of Swedish Prince Wilhelm to Oyster Bay and Jamestown Exposition
Preparations in Jamestown Connellion Company for the welcome of Prince Wilhelm second son of Prince Gustave and grandson of King Oscar of Sweden. He will arch in Himpton Roads on the Swedish cruiser Tyga August LO and be hosted by Navy officials in a three day program. After Expo events he travels to Oyster Bay New York Providence and Newport Teashe. Swede cadets and 1400 Linsburg College students planned to attend engagements in New York. National and state officials discuss food safety and dairy inspection at Jamestown Exposition with Prof EH Webster addressing store and dairy applications while the Blue and Gray gathering reelects officers except Rev Henry Byron.
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Pinte Wilhelm
Gustave
Omar
Sweden
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Navy
Vielt Press
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Roosevelst
Oyster Bay
New York
Providence
Newport
Washington
Linsburg College
Lanspurg
Ammuyl
Jamestown
EH Webster
Department of Agriculture
National Association of the Blue and Gray
Jamestown Exposition
Julian Curr
Curron NC
Henry Byron
Connectiicut
Calvin 8 Blackwell
Norfolk
Fatal carbolic acid death shocks Huntington WV notable banker
Simon Altizer a prominent Southern West Virginia businessman and banker, died after drinking carbolic acid at his Lawson Hall home near Huntington around 9 pm. He was 63, active in coal and timber lands, former president of Govan Valley Bank Logan, and 1904 Democratic congressional nominee for the Fifth District, later defeated by James Hughes.
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W Va
Simon Altizer
West Virginia
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Etty
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Altizer
Govan Valley Bank
Logan
Wholenall House
Aliizer Burchett &Ge
Northfolk and Western
Congress
Dis Inlet
James Hughes
Saloon Closure Ordered After Abingdon Election Challenge
Corporation Court judge Frank B Hutton ruled on June 4 that the protest over the incalnation election failed to prove timely petition filing proper notice or sufficient grounds to overturn the result. The court found no fraud or unfairness and upheld a forty vote majority for the days, with saloons to close September 4.
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Specio Tha Warhlogto
North Carolina Press Association Meeting Report
Special to The Yagniagnon from Morehead City July 17 1930s meeting drew about ten members in Ms thirty O101 cimma session. WoL Arendell welcomed attendees Archibald Jobson editor Thomasville Charity and Children responded. President Twosister of the Smithfield Herald spoke. Esany5 read by Archibald Johnson and St H Churk. C C Moore of the North Carolina Cotton Association spoke. Evening addresses by Josephus Daniels Raleigh News and Observer R Wo Phillips Newbern Son and Prof JB Carlisle Wake Forest College. Charles Ro Thoms delivered a short eulogy for the North Carolina Press.
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North Carolina Presa Association
Cimma
Wol Arendell
Archibald Jobson
Thomasville Charity and Children
Twosister
Smithfield Herald
Archibald Johnson
St H Churk
Statesville Landmark
C C Moore
North Carolina Cotton Association
Joseph
Shot Down by Robbers at Norfolk and Portsmouth
Richard Jones husband of Blelk Patty the ecolore 1 ecprand was shot perhaps tr July in Portsmouth at 1 o clock this morning by two negroes who attempted to rob him 4 bullet struck him below the left shoulder and passed entirely through his left breast Richard Jones and Sisteretts Jones who afterward became known is Black Patty were married in Portsmouth where both of them were born.
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Washington
Norfolk
Richard Jones
Blelk
Portsmouth
Sisteretts Jones
Black Patth
Posse Hunts Suspected Attacker in Pine Woods Near Burnt Hill
A posse, led by Sheriff Gott, searches a dense pine woods near Burnt Hill for the man suspected of shooting schoolteacher Charles L Louder and robbing him near Rockville. Garfield Jett, recently jailed, is tied to the case. another suspect is sought tonight. In Rockville, a marriage license is issued to Thomas Patric Splann and Nora Grean of Washington.
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Sherif Gort
Warfield Jett
Liberty Garfield Jett
Third Precinct
Charles L Louder
Rockville
Washington Pact
Circus Court
Thomas Patric
Splann
Nora Grean
Washngton
Virginia Weddings in Roanoke and Surrounding Counties
Virginia wedding notices from Roanoke area list marriages in July. Individuals include Lavina Larrick and James W. Larrick, Tov W. Graver and Mary Martinburg, Charles W Light and Fearl Clark, James Arthur Harricon and Fanning Clevenger, John Treslar Cuppett and Maud Berea Ham, and Maud Berea Ham Rock with William Talend. The ceremonies took place at local churches and courthouse venues with clergy including Rev Dr Lace and Rev J H Crismond.
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Anderson
Jame Anverea
Hank So
Fest Padford
Drorice Lace
CS Myers
Kier
Augusta County
Lavina’ Larrick
James Wi. Larrick
Thin County
Tome Tov W. Graver
Martin
Willan Talend
This City
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Thacker
Spattayttenia
He Tealdenos
Speuiselvaila
J.h'p" Crismond
Hugh Mater
Roacoke
Mise
Annie Grifin Dncanter
AH Griffin
Police
St. Andrews Catholic Church
JW Lynch
Inman Not Wed Yet Says Duke Marriage Report Denied
Washington July 17 Anxious over rumors of marriage to JB Duke American Tobacco president Mrs William Inman a Georgia widow broke down in her New York hotel room and authorized denial through Webster Manager J Carlton Webster. Duke refused to confirm marriage rumors saying none of anybody’s business. Duke reportedly settled over $600 000 on Inman. Inman formerly Nannie Lea Holt of Atlanta is described as a striking brunette about 35.
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New York
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American Tobacco Company
William Inman
Georgia
Ampletely
Hotel Webster
West Forty Fifth Street
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Webster
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Fifth Gienne
Cox
Inman
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Mr Duke
Wes Lil Wan N
Duke
Twins Found in Bellevue Hospital Mix Up
A New York newspaper item says a St. Nicholas Blatus family moving from 618 West Forty eighth Street left their twins in a go cart during the move. Laboring truckman Joseph Miller tried to locate the new address at West Sixty eighth Street station after hours. Bellevue Hospital received the babies, and police issued an order allowing the mother to reclaim them.
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Trarrington Post
New York
Vrs
Nicholas Blatus
If East Sixty Third Street
Bellevue Hospital
Blatus
West Forty Eighth Street
Thenether
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Miller
Sixty Eighth Street
Salt Water Sprays Eradicate Weeds Along Rail Right of Way
In Salt Lake City Utah on July 1 a novel use of Great Salt Lake water by the Oregon Short Line was tested. The briny liquid, hauled by water trains, was sprayed on the railroad right of way and the result was decisive with weeds withering and dying. After sixteen months of trials the scheme is now permanently adopted.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Great Salt Lake
Oregon Short Line
Mob lynches Black man in Oklahoma town
In Oklahoma City region a mob lynched Frank Bailey a Black railroad worker for an alleged assault on a railroad employee. The attack occurred last night seventy two miles north of the city in a small town, heightening tensions in the period.
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Oklahoma
Oxlahoma City
Ohina
Frank Bailey
Notable iSENEGA Chief John Dies and Indian Leader
Andrew John a famed Seneca Nation official and Washington agent died at Emergency Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. Born 1847 at Cattaraugus, he led the Seneca Nation as president and served as interpreter and tribal peacemaker. He worked with McKinley and Congress on Indian claims and ethnology projects and was honored by President McKinley in 1899. Burial planned at Cattaraugus.
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Mansfeld
Allegheny College
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Orondiga
Albany
McKinley John
United States
Nathan
Smithsonian
Wighington
Nia
Congress
MISS SCHENCK GOES TO STAGE IN GILT FRAME POSE
Florence Schenck a Virginia beauty linked to Charles H Wilson abandons him and plans a public stage debut next Tuesday night in a root garden pose within a gilt frame. She has since vanished from public view, hiding under the name Mrs George Edwards at an apartment after leaving the Prince George.
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Virginia
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Misa Schenck
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Wacisen Avenue
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Trust Plan Unveiled To Buy European Theaters
Klaw and Erlanger announce a separate $196 million corporation for acquiring theatrical realty worldwide. It will not merge with United States Amusement or the theatrical syndicate, and will purchase vaudeville and legitimate theaters for operation by related entities.
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L Erlanger Tnday
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Ayate
Laura Biggar fights trust over Bijou Theater deed
Laura Biggar announces she will sue in the Common Pleas Court No 2 to set aside the Bijou Theater deed claiming McNulty and Gulick failed to meet mortgage terms. Biggar inherited an interest from Henry M Kennett, with McNulty and Gulick said to have held a mortgage on the property as part payment. Dr Wendricks notes Klaw & Erlanger may be named as defendants if they bought the property. Gov Curry returns from the Philippines aboard the Logan.
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Klaw & Erlanger
Laura Biggar
Laura Bi Gar
Com’ Mon Pleas Court No 2
P J McNulty
R M_ Gulick
Laure Biggar
Bay
Henry M Kennett
McNulty and Golick
Bifau
Wendricks
Kiaw & Erlanger
Standard Oil 18 Accused In Brooklyn Oil Fight
In New York on July 17 the case claims Standard Oil used unfair methods to crush Preston and Davis of Brooklyn. Henry A Powell states Preston & Davis were principal rivals of Standard Oil in Brooklyn and allege the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad halted deliveries at Standard Oil's behest after Preston & Davis began buying oil from independent Pennsylvania suppliers.
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United States Circuit Court
Henry A Powell
Preston & Davis
Brooklyn
Standard O
Powell
Standard Ol
Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad
United States Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Lackawanna Road
Standard Oil Company
Recount Law in Hearst McClellan Case Goes Up
The New York appellate division ruled the recount law for the last mayoral election in NYC unconstitutional and sent the case to the Court of Appeals for a final decision. A stay of proceedings was granted until the higher court rules, delaying any recount until October at the earliest.
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Tastics Graham
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Supreme Court
Dey
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Atvision
Brooklyn
Willam R
Hearsts
Ingraham
Court of Appeals
Frial
Frial Decision In the Meantime Justice Ingraham
Clarence J Shearn
Hearst
Byrnes Marries Garton In Ballimore Chapel
Dr C M Byrnes, adjunct anatomy professor at the University of Virginia, wed Miss Nellie Pennington Garton at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Annapolis. Rev J Fouston Eccleston officiated. J Lloyd Nawcomb of UVa served as best man. The couple planned a University of Virginia honeymoon and will reside there.
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University of Virginia
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