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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1924

Page

32

Baltimorean Flees After Killing Man and Wounding Three

A Baltimorean fled the scene after fatally shooting a man and wounding three others. The chaotic incident involved a car chase and police pursuit. The article lists numerous names, ages, and locations as officers investigated the crime and injuries.

Baltimorean Man

Maryland county fund backs fight against phone rate rise

Seven Maryland counties and several towns and organizations pledged pro rata support to raise a fund for lobbying against proposed telephone rate increases before the Public Service Commission. The drive, led by county representatives at a statewide meeting, cut the target from 25090 to 12500 dollars after early state aid was offered.

Maryland Public Service Commission Rennert Allegany Carolina Dorchester Frederick Talbot Wicomico Worcester Cumberland Hagerstown Cambridge and Salsbury Maryland Farm Bureau Federation Chamber of Commerce of Salisbury Wiliam ‘Ilnes Maloy Peoples Counsel

Man charged with manslaughter in 5 month old fight death

Harry F Lushbaugh a senior building contractor faces manslaughter charges in the death of Samuel Semler. An autopsy and inquest found Semler died from a head blow during an February quarrel over pictures. Semler died after surgery and was released on $2500 bail for the November grand jury action.

Washington Samuel 3 Harry F. Lushbaugh Sam Jers Semier Lushbaugh Harry Strock Senter Strock Semler Ttte Yoatardas

Virginia Elopes to Hagerstown Then Married by Rev Lamier

A Virginia couple Syd ney FC Wood and Miss Mattie Lews Thurston eloped yesterday from Albemarle to Hagerstown and were married by Rev Vo A Lamier. The bride is the daughter of James O Thurston of Cro st. The groom is son of Mc and Mrs Joseph F Wond of Albemarle. The couple were joined by Russell J Wood and Miss Jane Thurston. State Senator Robb's mother dies aged 75 at Allegany Grove.

Robb Warrington Post Cumberland Josephins Robb David A Robb Alleganyy Grove

Missing Clarendon Youth in New York Seen on Broadway

Clarendon residents and Father Kilgore await son Kilgore 14 who vanished from home nearly two months ago. A sighting on Broadway by Mrs R L Baehe is reported. father notes the youth was healthy and wealthy looking, and he plans no trip to locate him, trusting his return home.

Clarendon New York Arlington County Burbmau POST Waler Wilson Kilgore J W Kilgore Broadway New York City R L Baehe Kilgore Ainson

Rockingham's Oldest Resident Dies at 105

Special to The Washington Post reports Rockingham’s oldest resident Horace Payne died aged 105 at his niece’s home in Singers Glen. Born in 1819, he helped run a tavern near the Alleghany foothills before turning to farming. His mother married young and lived to nearly 100, leaving a large family including Mrs John Wanger of Dayton and Henry Payne of Waynesboro among twelve children with two surviving members.

Washington Post Harrisonburg Rockingham Horace Payne Singers Glen Payne Alleghany Mountains Virginia John Wanger Deyton Henry Payne Waynesboro

Boyish Slayers Of Franks Smiles At Crime Retold

In Chicago during the Leopold Loeb trial, prosecutors presented fifteen witnesses detailing the crime’s preliminaries. The defense pressed to speed proceedings as counsel vowed to place every evidentiary point on record. Parents of the slain boy described the last day as detectives mapped the hoax that led to murder and ransom.

Franks Benjamin Bachrach de Fange Crowe Darrow Nathan Leopol Sr Loeb Jacob Loeb Chicago Board of Education Leopold Morton D Ballard Franka Jacob Flora Franks Roberts Coronera Office Edwin Gresham Leeb Morrison Hotel Morton Ballard Feoria Ballards References Library of the University of Chicago Ballard Loebs Delleitessen Louis Mason Ratard

Beware of the Dog Sign Triggers Polices Suspicion

A resident on Twentyeth Street Northeast posts a “Beware of the dog” notice to deter canvassers. An officer visits, finds no dog, cites regulations, and pursues rounds with renewed suspicion of the house. The encounter ends with lingering doubt as the officer continues patrols past the home.

Joseph Twentieth Atreat Twentieth Street

Despondent Washington Grove man ends life after family visit

Charles M Knott of Washington Grove, aged 74, shot himself at his son's home, death believed Instantaneous. Survived by a daughter and three sons. Funeral planned from the Keiser home. Ottawa

Charles M Knott Washington Grove Robert Keer Keiser Sir Horace Braddox Gaithersburg Mr Knott Cheater Knott Baltimore Charles Marion Knott Washington Jesse Lancounter Kensington Sanitary Groce Lancaster Gingell Clagett Alfred P Leatherbury Circuit Court Mary E Plummer William J Williams Poolesville Pootes

Child in Alexandria Killed by Auto of District Merchant

The Washington Post reports James Edward Holmes age years old, son of Mr and Mrs E R Holmes, was struck by a car driven by Bernard Lee Heflin, manager of a store in Washington. He died after being taken to Alexandria Hospital. Heflin, who stopped, was held for coroner’s inquest. A jury viewed the body and adjourned to today for the inquest.

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Virginia Obituary Highlights from Charlottesville to Lynchburg

A Virginia obituary roundup notes Morlon Watts of Dunnville dies at home aged eighty after marrying Sue Garnett. George W. Bruffey, 65, longtime Charlottesville resident and former bookshop partner, died at University Hospital with Masonic rites in Oakwood Cemetery. Also listed are Mrs Ella Cunningham, 82, of Lynchburg, buried in Lynchburg. Mrs Eliza Cubbage, 94, near Shenandoah. and Edward T. Krabbe, 68, Richmond native who died in Lynchburg after 45 years here, survivors listed.

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