Breese embezzlement case ends testimony in fourth hearing
In Charlotte on July 2 the fourth hearing of Maj. William E. Breese’s embezzlement case against the First National Bank of Asheville wrapped up after over two weeks of testimony. The district attorney resumed cross-examination, Breese denied certain recollections, and arguments are to begin tomorrow with Judge Reller presiding.
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Breese
W. O Wolfe
Asheville
Hattery Park
Col. Burgwyn
Te Bank
Defendan
Abe Bedi
Col Wirgayva
J. 1
Starlings
Col Hrurgwyn
Bhadrack Kemp
Dispensary Defeated In Wilmington Municipal Vote
In Wilmington on the Watts liquor law election day anti dispensary supporters won by 690 in 1972 total votes. Voters backed banning distilleries by 461. The contest was quiet with women aiding dispensary workers and a bay parade opposing the saloon in the morning.
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Wilmington
Watts
Negro boy 14 accused of attempted assault in Richmond area
Special to The Washington Post reports Fred Carter, a fourteen year old African American boy, under arrest at Gate City for attempted criminal assault on Rosa Strong, a young woman living one mile from town. She awoke to him entering her room through a window. he was later captured amid public indignation. The case proceeds under Virginia law.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Wau
Fred. Carter
Gate City
Rosa Strong
Robbery by highwaymen hits Frostburg restaurant owner
Special to The Washington Port Cumberland Md July 27 Four men robbed William Offman thirty five after shooting him in Mechanic street Frostburg. Masked assailants demanded money and bound gagged him then rifled his clothing taking over 200 dollars. Offman left for home after collapse in a dark alley. Ed Wehmer heard shot and reported the fleeing suspects as police search for three Negro men after noon at Pugh's saloon.
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Washington Port
Cumberland
William Offman
Mechanic Street
Frostburg
Mr. Offman
Ed. Wehmer
Offman
Pugh
C. Gearch
Troops to guard negro in Charlestown trial
Sheriff J D Bilmyer of Charlestown asked Gov White for military aid to guard George W Williams who faces a criminal assault trial in Jefferson County Circuit Court. Gov White ordered two National Guard companies to stand by at Charlestown, with Williams to be moved from Moundsville for the proceedings.
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Washington Post
Charleston
W. Va
J. D. Bilmyer
Charlestown
Jefferson County
Billmyer
Clarksburg
Osborne
Kingwood
Pierce
Moundsvile
Williams
Veteran at Hampton jail attempts suicide in cell
Charles Buss, seventy six, inmate of the National Soldiers' Home, cut his wrists and wounded his forehead with a knife. A fellow prisoner found him at midnight, tied strings around his wrists, and a doctor revived him. He said he had lived long enough and wished to die. He will recover.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Charles Buss
National Soldiers’ Home
Hampton
Republican factions hold dueling conventions in Third Virginia district
Richmond July 27 two Republican factions in Virginia's Third Congressional district convened separately. Miles M Williams led one meeting while Morgan Treat led another. Williams faction charged Williams with misusing the committee. Treat faction set August 20 for possible nomination decision as the state committee must resolve the split.
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Virginia
Perial
Washington
Richmond
Miles M. Willams
Aintriet
West Point
United States
Morgan Treat
Ma' Ros
Willama
Luce
Gouchland
Willaima
Amnae Willams
Williams
Treat
Congress
State Committee
Watts Law and Campaign Tone in North Carolina Race
Special report from Raleigh notes State Democratic Chairman Simmons urging a joint canvass with Republican leaders and reappointing Alex H. Field as secretary. He defends the Watts liquor regulation, saying it won't be a top issue though Republicans’ support of liquor law opponents makes it a point of contention. Also reports a July 27 wedding in Waynesboro and related social events, plus civic notices from Washington and Rocky Mount on officials and a forthcoming reunion address by Senator Daniel.
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Raleigh
N. C
Simmons
Rollins
Alex. H. Field
Watts
Repubblican Party
Iquor
Democratic Party
Daniel
Swangon
Rocky Mount
Ton
Do. A. Swanson
Democrats Hold the Key as Compromise Tax Bills Move
In Charleston the legislature introduced compromise tax measures with the tax commission’s recommendations. Senator Campbell of Jefferson offers a resolution for immediate consideration of the original bills, while Democrats hold leverage to push a constitutional amendment abolishing the state tax and state school tax. The measure must pass within eight days to meet publication and election timing, with minority tactics expected to influence other business.
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Washington Post
Charleston
W. Va
Finance Committee
Campbell
Jefferson
Tax Commission
Republicans Appear As Having Side-Stepped the Main v Asute
Goode Trial Jury Confined to Hotel in Richmond
The jury in the James Goode murder trial of Police Inspector Shinberger is kept in a Richmond hotel after juror M. J. Mussen fell ill. Judge Witt orders the entire panel confined until Mussen recovers, delaying plans to visit the murder scene. The trial hinges on the detectives shots fired the night of the crime.
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Washington Post
Richmond
James Goode
Shinberger
M. J. Mussen
Postmaster Petty Resigns Amid Pernicious Activity Charges
Charleston West Virginia July 27 A sensation here as GO A Petty resigns as city postmaster amid charges of pernicious political activity. He pleads guilty to political festivity but denies other accusations. The resignation goes to Washington with Col J I Dana nominated to fill the vacancy. Petty is a leading county and Third District Republican figure and head of the congressional committee.
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Washington
J. I. Dana
Col. Dana
Petty
Republican Congressional Committee
Embezzlement Charged In Belair Bank Cashier Case
Walter Finney a former cashier at Second National Bank Belair surrendered to U S Marshal Langhammer on embezzlement charges involving several thousand dollars. He posted bail set at 5000 for a hearing August 16 after accompanying counsel Bernard Carter. The bank reports a deficiency. Finney had left the bank last April and lived in New Jersey.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Walter Finney
Second National Bank
Belair
United States
Langhammer
Nhey
New Jersey
Fone
Finney
Rogers
Marshal’s Office
Bernard Carter
Negro Wants to Return to Roanoke City
Special to The Washington Fort Roanoke Va July 27. Thomas city council clerk reports a letter from Rev R R Jones the negro preacher forced to leave February 5 after remarks about the Shields assault by Henry Williams Jones asks to return and live in safety cites twenty reasons including a 900 yearly salary and loss of home and friends he says white Baptist ministers advised him not to return and Gov Montague urged court remedies for protection and action by authorities
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Washington Fort
Roanoke
W. BE. ‘Thomas
R. R. Jones
Montague
Jones
Roangke
Insanity Defense in Berryville Wife Murder Trial
The trial of Joseph H. Copenhaver near Berryville continues as defense argues character and insanity. Attorneys for the defense and prosecution delivered closing statements after a day of testimony, with a night session expected to yield a verdict by morning. Copenhaver had prior insanity confinement and intoxication is cited as a factor in the killing.
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J. H. Copenhaver
Berryville
Washington Post
Winchester
Joseph H.copenhaver
Here
Frank B. Whiting
Blackburn Smith
R. E. Byrd
Marshall McCormick
W. A. Travers Lewis
Copenhaver
Washington Grove Meeting Draws Large Camp Audience
Rev H M Rider of Washington preached at the Washington Grove camp meeting with the text Be Thou What. Misa Mabel Reed sang and Percy Foster led a half hour song service. A big crowd attended the young people’s meeting led by Rev A H Zimmerman. Tomorrow’s schedule includes more services and an additional preaching session.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Mad
H. M. Rider
Washington
Washington Grove
Misa Mabel Reed
Percy Foster
A. H. Zimmerman
Cumberland
Tabernacle
Montgomery Schools Board Reports Finances and Staffing Changes
The Montgomery County board of public school commissioners met in Rockville to report a year end balance of 3428.43 dollars. They announced resignations of Marianne Hardecastle and Josephine R. Wellmore and confirmed appointments of Margaret Wolfe and Anna L. Waters. Enrollment reached 6375 with 4242 white and 2183 colored students and daily attendance averaged 2384. Trustees’ qualifications were noted as still pending with August 23 set for compliance.
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Rockville
Mad
Board of County Public School Commissioners
Marianne Hardecastle
Barnesville
Joasphine R. Wellmore
Linden
Margaret Wolfe
Poolesville
Anna L. Waters
Light Plant Sale Will Be Argued Before Judge Barley
A brief Alexandria news item notes Judge Barley will hear arguments next Monday on whether the city may sell the electric light plant to Charles F Thompson. Mayor Simpson has defense counsel while the corporation attorney is away. Also covered are funerals for Abbie V Warfield and Annie J Howard, a residential fire on North Lee Street, land sales on Columbus Street, a 7 to 3 baseball win by Alexandria over Rockville, and local society notes.
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Washington Post Bartau
King Street
Alexandria
Barley
Corporation Court
Frank C. Spinks, Jr
Ide Arty Council
Charles F. Thompson
Tarley
Simpson
Douglass Atuart
Boothe
Europe
Nght
Council
Ttte
Thompson
Bpinks
Wairfax Street
J. P. Stump
Methodist Biscopal Church South
Rosie Moore
North Lee Street
John ©. Wermoyle
Columbus Street
Princess and
Oronoco Streets
Killen R
Evelyn
R Brawner
Alexandrias
Rockville
Gretta McCoy
Hiverton
Orange Horse Show Opens With 3,000 Attendees At Orange
The seventh annual Orange Horseman’s Association exhibition started with about 3000 spectators. Notables from multiple states attended, including William Du Pont Jr and party, Dr. Perry, County Treasurer Rickett s and family, and others from New York to Richmond and Georgia. Prize winners spanned divisions such as Thoroughbred, Grassland, Cobham, and various harness and saddle classes with numerous horses and owners named.
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Washington
Orange
Orange Horseman’s Association
William Dupont
Montpelier
Bel
Dr. Perry
Ricketts
W. G. Crenshaw
New York
Shackelford
Part
GA. Smith
Richmond
Sky High
Wamoe
Kehalinu
Motomy
Aydnor
Somerset
Heatweanliite
Olia Lyng & A
Carnenter
Ay Borapor
If W. Payne
Thorn TN
Socand
Rieble
St. Chapman
Gordanwylle
Trotty Maid
Ors
Allen Petty
Cubiam
Lucilla
G. & Lindenkent
Kenwick
Wecounts Alorto
Amoneolta
Top Notch
Mia
Alien Potts
Fabham
Viola
Lady Byrd
G. W. B. Nadle
Raccoon Ward
Blue Grass Queen
A. J, Steele
Charlottesville
Greenhuntere
Col. Hawkins
Cameron Run Hunt Club
Alexandria
W. W. Osborne
Gordonsville
Portener Bros
Manassas
Finah
Leslie Aller Gray
Bonnie Belle
Gusitte
Marlon du Post
Mont
Robin Adele
Blair Johnson
Warrenton
Rubican
Julian Marrig
Campbell
Helen Gray
G. M. Guggenheimer
Lynchburg
Pinah
Leslie C. Gray
Iddy Biddy
S. W. Bonnerville
Rapidan
Barbara
Extra News
Lord Stafford
C. C West
Playmore
Ferrer
Thyron
Yowell
Joker
Queen Hearts
Hugh Gelston
Baltimore
Cygnet
C. W. Smith
Lucy Sutherland
Cameron Run
Winston
Julian Mortis
Mr. Jarrocka
Clarence Moore
Chevy Chase Club
Smugglers Captured Aboard Danish Steam Ship Arkansas
Baltimore officials seized 200 pounds of fine tobacco hidden in lockers aboard the Danish steam ship Arkansas. Carl Peterson the donkey engineman and Ludwig Hanaen the carpenter were arrested, with Peterson admitting guilt. The tobacco originated in a Brooklyn dealer arrangement, then moved to Philadelphia and Copenhagen before being recovered in New York harbor. A fine was imposed on the Arkansas captain, and the Brooklyn dealer faces arrest.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Inspector Richardson
Custom-House
Arkansas
Carl Peterson
Ludwig Hanaen
Stone
Peterson
Ifo
Brooklyn
Copenhagen
New York Harbor
Philadelphia
Bell Predicts Disorder After National Guard Withdrawn
Denver July 27 Adjt Gen Sherman Bell dissents from Coy Peabody on Cripple Creek pacification. Bell warns of a clash now that military rule ends. Gov Peabody says militia off, unions should call off the strike. Miners official Haywood says militia withdrawal does not affect strike decisions. Colorado Springs July 27 former Portland mine watchman Ampole arrives exhausted claiming maltreatment at Victor after release by Victor military board.
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Denver
Col
Adjt
Sherman M. Bell
Coy. Peabody
Cripple Creek
National Guard
Gov. Peabody
Willam DU. Haywood
Western Federation At Miners
Colorado Springs
Colo
William Ampale
Portland
Victor
Military Board of
Train Robber Confesses to Idaho Montana Bandit Case
George F. Hammond, linked to a Northern Pacific train dynamiting near Bearmouth Montana, confesses to Sheriff Doust. He states about 3600 dollars and 400 diamonds were taken. Diamonds and cash recovered at Cache near Coeur d'Alene, near Hillyard, and extra $169 found. Hammond says he and partner used dynamite from a mine. He is being returned to Montana for trial.
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Spokane
Wash
George F. Hammond
Northern Pacific
Bearmouth
Mont
Doust
Hammond
Montana
Cover d'Alene City
Hillyard
Tragic double事件 on July 27 Chatham and Pueblo
An unknown young man dressed well was killed on the Southern Railway main line thirty miles north of Chatham Virginia. His body was severed and no ID was found, suggesting he fell from a moving train. In Pueblo Col, Mrs J J Affley was fatally shot by her lover John Anderson who then killed himself. Jealousy is cited as the motive.
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Fredericksburg
Allie Wiltshire
Orange County
Robert Wiltshire
Locuat Grove
Charlottesville
E. Hartsook
D. B. Hartsook
Virginia Soapstone Company
Schuyler
Netgon County
James Moran
Washington
Horsie Morgan
Mathews County
Richmond
Anne Bolling Survay
John Weatherell
Fast Leigh Street
William Meade Clark
St. James’ Church
Walter Surrey
R. H. Sarvay, Jr
Mary Booker
Elizabeth Hammond
Lillie Wilford Sarvay
Julia Marvin Saray
Mr&s. Weatherell
Boston
Alice Morrow Finch
Howard Chambers Goyde
Drury Hunter Morrow
T. E. Fewerds
Boydton
Mecklenburg County
Col
Thomas F. Goode
Buffalo Lithia Springs
Reading
Michael Amoreo
Amoreo
Chatham
Southern Railway
Ths Place
Pueblo
Cole
J. J. Affley
John Anderson
Railway Postal Clerks Elect Officers In Tenth Annual Meet
New York July 27 Officers were elected and delegates chosen for the national convention to be held in Parton next September at the tenth annual convention of the second division National Association of Railway Postal Clerks. The division covers New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia and Dale Rio. Elected officers include President Fred Metz Harrlvure Pa Vice President A C Day Binghamton Pa Secretary Treasurer C Reff Philadelphia Pa Delegates to the national convention D W Gare Buffalo N Y A Davidyan Thieveburg Pa E Ey jaan Eri Pa and F G Dorsey Washington Pa The convention also discussed pay grade increases for clerks on department car lines and retirement bills for injured workers.
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New York
Parton
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Dulta Rio
Fred
Metz
Harrlevure
A. ¢ Day
Binghamton
Treaurer
C. Reff
Philadelphia
D W. Gare
Buffalo
A. Davidyan
Thitevurg
E. Ey Jaan
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Atlonal Bank
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First National Bank of
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Sportal
William FP. Lewis
Junze Motter
Tus Pleve
Lewis
Washington West Richmond
Ernest Steinmetz
Carrie Goode
Lenrlen
Hhr
Liquor Law
North Carolina
Washington Rest
Hagerstown
Anna M. Harbaugh
Waynesboro
George W. Middlekeuff
Washington, D. c
St. Paul's Reformed Church
B. G. Keen
H. D. Middlekauff
Leitersburg
Dr. Middlekauff
Franklin and Mrshall Colege
Johns Hopkins Univrsity
National Bureau of Standards
Hastings Court
Claude Hil
French Street
Cora Curtain
Eighth Erect
Weahington
Tharp
Pure Berkeley Rye Siz
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Goode
Postmaster
Belair Bank
Mayor Elias Price
Epevias
Boyd's
Elias Price
Price
Poolssville
Parker
Washington Man
Weetal
St. Louis
Virginia Weddings
Negro
Montgomery Schools
Julius Levin
Levin
A. Feldman
Feldman
Staunton
William Taylor
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Taylor
McCout
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Spottsylvania
Petersburg
Albemarle
Albemarle Sound
General Furniture Department
Massachusetts Avenue N. W
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Orange Horse Show
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Flood
Boodler
Kiely
Adolph Madera
House of Delegates
Madera
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Bandit
Dynamite Express
Genuini
Loaven Cor
Omco
Main 1813
Raton
Troomury
Chevy Chase Lake
U. S. Marine Band
Royal Italian Band
Cabin John Bridge
West
American League Park
Dr. Lyon
UL Lyon
DDS
Penrose
Peoria Elks
Peoria
Lodge of Elks
Cincinnati
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