Doctor White Found Guilty In Mail Fraud Case
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore reports Dr Theodore White was found guilty of using the mails with intent to defraud after a day of counsel, with the jury taking one hour and ten minutes. Bond was not secured, and White remained in custody. Witnesses from Texas and Minnesota testified about mail-order readings and charms sold, with government showing substantial advertising spend and weekly gross receipts.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Theodore White
Unit States District Court
School of Correspondence
White
Hose
Jat
Rose
Nps
Texas
Minnesota
Ayer
Aig OW
Train Hits Cattle Herd Near Winchester
Eight of a valuable cattle herd were crushed when the animals were driven onto the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad track near Winchester last night by unknown assailants. The passenger train struck the herd with terrific impact, narrowly avoiding derailment. Walter Stine and his brother, owners, blame enemies for the outrage.
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Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Walter Stine
Tablet unveiled for Capt John C Vanfossen at Winchester school
A memorial tablet for Capt John C Vanfossen principal of Winchester public schools for over thirty years was unveiled at John Kerr School with ceremonies. Rev Henry M White delivered the address. Winchester public schools closed for the day and seventeen diplomas awarded.
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Washington Post
Winchester
John C. Vanfossen
Winchester Public Schools
John Kerr School
Henry M. White
Kernstown
Virginia Obituary Roundup From Fredericksburg and Winchester
Fredericksburg notes list William Williams of Stafford County dead at 67 from heart trouble. Also Mary Pavey, daughter of Thomas, dies in Caroline County after a lingering illness. Elopement and marriages include Mozinga and Susie Rosetta Fones in La Plata, Rev. Dr. H. P. Baler officiant. Winchester records: Grace Russell wed to John M. Massie. Leila Crim berlake marries John A. Thomson at Sherwood. couples to reside in Monterey and Warre n County contexts.
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Fredericksburg
Wiliam Williams
Stafford County
Garrisonville
Uva Slaters
Mary Pavey
Thomas Pavey
Caroline County
M. Mozinga
Susie Rosetta Fones
Westmoreland County
la Plata
H. P. Baler
Winchester
Grace Russell
James Russel
John M. ‘Massie
Orschester
M. &. Church
Shooting affray over debt at Boyd Md
Andrew Small, a well known machinery dealer, was shot twice by Deputy Sheriff Samuel R. McAtee in McAtee's home after Small went to discuss a $50 debt. Both men offer differing accounts of the incident and Small's condition is not serious.
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Samuel R. McAtee
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McAtee
Taling & Bi
Homer
Smith
Warner's
Warner
Safe Cure CO
Rochester
Washington Daily Post
Wife exonerates him in Lynchburg mayor court
In Lynchburg Virginia on June 16 M B Binkley a druggist was discharged in the mayor court after his wife testified they had quarreled he slapped her and she jumped from a window to the pavement below near her injuries her statement absolved him of responsibility for the near fatal harm she suffered
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Washington Post
Lynchburg
M. B. Binkley
Waggaman Not In Race For Pearre Support
In Hagerstown Maryland on June 14 Charles D Weggaman announced he would not contest Washington County in the Republican primaries against Congressman George A Pearre. He said Pearre would gain county delegates if Pearre had Allegany County backing and support from his own county.
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Washington Post
Hagerstown
Charles D. Weggaman
George A. Pearce
Washington County
Pearre
Allegany
Warrants for Whitecaps in Indian Springs Case
Edward Collins, who married a Black woman, returned to Hagerstown with his wife and swore out warrants for eight prominent white citizens of Indian Springs. He declared his intention to live with the woman despite whitecaps’ threats of tar and feathering.
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Washington
Hagerstown
Edward Collins
Pennsylvania
Indian Springs
Schoolgirl Missing After Threat in Cumberland
Aurora Napier, fourteen, daughter of Baward J Napier and a wreckmaster in Cumberland, vanished from her home after a Wednesday reprimand. The Allegany County High School pupil reportedly threatened to drown herself and is currently missing from Cumberland Maryland on June 16.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Aurora
Napier
Baward J. Napier
Baltimore
Oba
Missinns
Allegany County High School
New Train Schedule Stakes Withdraw Petitions
Attorneys for petitioners withdrew all complaints and petitions seeking to block a Southern Railway schedule change. The commission ordered the railway to answer, delaying the new timetable until after the final hearing. The Southern ran the new schedule under a restraining order from the Federal court to avoid penalties.
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North Carolina Corporation Commission
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Maryland Obituary Notices From Cumberland Area
Cumberland reports the deaths of Jacob Emerick, sixty four, pioneer resident and Union veteran, at Hyndman. Robert MacFarlane, Belfast native, died at Midland, age sixty three, survived by wife and eight children. Foster Hartzell, Frostburg native, died at Hyndman, age sixty eight, father of J Percy Hartzell of Cumberland, longtime Cumberland and Westernport Electric Company secretary. He also served as superintendent of the Hyndman Peeness Dime Company for years.
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Cumberland
Woman Bound and Gagged In Suffolk Robbery Case
Alonzo Powell found his wife bound gagged and unconscious upon returning home to Rescue Isle of Wight County. Jewelry and money lay scattered. Mrs Powell recalls a sheet covered intruder who pressed a chloroform sponge to her mouth and nose. Widespread regional excitement follows the alleged attack.
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Washington Post
Suffolk
Alonzo Powell
Rescue
Isle of Wight County
Middies Close Year With Naval Academy Exercises
Annapolis June 15 The Weahington Post reports the Naval Academy year ends as social events fall silent. Middies engage in seamanship, signaling, rigging drills in the Armory as hundreds prepare for summer cruises beginning Monday. Most of the first class graduates in September. Addresses by Senator Dick, Gen Wardruff, and Mr Sprague mark the culmination.
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Board of Visitors
Naval Academy
Midshipmen
Obie
Gen. Wardruff
Mir ° Sprague
TEM-CROW Law Enforced Quietly in Danville
The new Jim Crow car law, effective June 14, went into operation in Danville Virginia with few issues. Conductors separated white and colored passengers, but no trouble occurred. A noticeable absence of Black riders appeared, though officials attributed no concerted action to enforce the policy.
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Washington Post
Danville
Danville Street Railway and Electric Company
Girl Injured by Bicyclist on Main Street
Miss Angle Kerns, daughter of Deputy Sheriff H. B. Kerns, was struck by a bicycle ridden at a rapid rate on Main Street in Winchester. Mitchell Barr was involved as the rider. Kerns suffered a long gash on the chin, a cut mouth, and a badly sprained shoulder as she was crossing the street.
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Winchester
Angle
Kerns
H. B. Kerns
Mitchell Barr
State Fair to Be Held in Fall
Stockholders of the newly incorporated Virginia State Fair Association ratified by laws and reaffirmed the organization. President J Stewart Bryan reported progress as architects and builders begin work on the grounds. The first fairs are planned for early fall.
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Virginia Association
Washington Poat
Richmond
State Fair Association
J. Stewart Bryan
Lassiter Nominated for Congress by Petersburg Democrats
Major Lassiter of Petersburg is formally named the Democratic candidate for Congress in Virginia’s Fourth district. Gov. Swanson praises Lassiter, urges party unity against money changers and grafters, as a large audience at the Academy of Music hears the nomination and Lassiter's acceptance. A reception follows at the Petersburg Lodge of Eaks on Tabb Street.
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Houn- Alf. Lassiter
Democratic Congressional District Committee
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Swanson
Democratic Party
Gov. Swannon
Lodge of Eaks
Tabb Street
Schooner Wreck Removed After Cape Fear Sinking
The revenue cutter Seminole blew the wreck of the three masted schooner Jennie Sweeney sunk off the Cape Fear bar. The wreck was removed except two spars. Capt. Quinan will take them away. No bodies found. crew feared lost.
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Jennie Sweeney
Wilmington
N. C
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Cape Fear Bar
Quinan
Mysterious Countess Seizes Immigrant Girl at Ellis Island
A Countess de Lesdain presents an Indian girl described as Hindustani, barefoot, with nose ring and silver ankle circlets, and claims to take charge. Officials, unable to identify the girl or her purpose, release her as the countess vanishes into New York, amid questions of caste and possible peril.
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Ellis Island
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Chicago
India
Clipping Bureaus Exposed in Pluma Patent Scam Tale
A long critical piece discusses clipping bureaus amplifying news to boost patent medicine pitches. It centers on a Post-Notice Department official who endorsed a “cure-all” product, leading to widespread newspaper misrepresentation and a public outcry over deceptive advertising practices. The tale highlights a man called Mr Blankbed who was used to push the product while a casino loss is warned against.
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Umes
Anch Balt
Post-otice Department
Washington
Thun
Mr. Blankbed
B3lank
Man Arrested for Defrauding Hotels Attacks Self
New York June 15 A man jailed for defrauding hotels including Waldorf Astoria in New York and Palmer House in Chicago attempted suicide by slashing his throat with a knife on police station steps. He is identified as F A Phillips and A R Eldridge and is reported in critical condition. Baltimore Railroad Stocks report minimal activity with prices unchanged.
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New York
F. A. Phillips
A. R. Eldridge
Waldorf-Astoria
Palmer House
Chicago
Indictments, adjournment in Curtin murder case to June 29
Commonwealth counsel probes evidence as grand jury returns two indictments against Shreyd Reach Jr for selling liquor without license and as petty larceny case proceeds. Judge Barley adjourns jury to June 29 while Commonwealth attorney investigates new leads. Red Men elect officers Osceola Tribe No.1 set installation at Odd Fellows Hall next week.
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Alexandria
Curtin Bourder
Barley
Corporation Court
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Fife
Shreyd Reach, Jr
Beach
C. H.J. Cutts
North Fairfax Street
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Dogah
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Fred L. Wagar
Anna
T. Marbury
Deere
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Sachem
William. Wenk
Gagarooré
Wiliam Garret
Junior Sagamore
Robert Bender
Harry’ ‘McLearen
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Washington
Council of the Daughters of F Paemnaptny
National Association Votes on Jamestown Convention Details
Vice President Fairbanks arrives to a large greeting as National Association editors tour Indiana. Jamestown Virginia was chosen for the next convention with officers named including President John Sterling and several regional vice presidents. The reception at North Meridian Street featured notable guests and a long receiving line before a four day Midwest leg of the editors tour.
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National Bistorial Association
Hanke
Sec
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Johnstown
Ohio
J. W. Cockrum
Oaklad City
Ind
Hie AL Steele
Seattle
Wash
Patbanks
Hanly
Hook
Kansas
Bockwalter
Clty
Indiana
Chicago
Prena
Detroit
Montreal
Quebec
Big Merger Unites Vaudeville Managers Across Nation
New York June 16 announcement that major vaudeville managers and booking agents nationwide have merged. Key figures B F Keith F F Proctor Charles H Kohl and others unite to form an uninterrupted chain of theaters from coast to coast. About 100 theaters involved and officials say the move strengthens circuit ties and booking power. William Reed Thompson in Pittsburgh listed as improving after pneumonia surgery. Parkersburg sees D A Hartman acquitted in counterfeiting case in U S Court.
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Maudeville
Washington’ Post
New York
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OF. Proctor
The
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Charles HB. Kohl
Chicago
B. F. Keith
F. F.procuir
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Koht
George Cnetle
Meyerfeld
F.' Albee
Martin
George Middletown
Frank Tats Felix
James EL. Moore
Washington
Parkersburg
W. Ve
D.A. Hartman
Terra Alta
United States Court
Names of hotel guests listed in scattered citations
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and couples with various surnames and initials associated with hotels across multiple states and cities. The scattered names include Robinson, Mary, Carter, Bear, Tisehne, Willard, Shoreham, Jackson, Columbus, Terre Haute, Delphi, Macon, Canton, St. James, New Willard, and many more, interspersed with places like Boston, Detroit, Cincinnati, Chicago, Washington, andLondon references. The entry reads like a hotel guest registry or directory excerpt rather than a narrative report.
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Raletzh
UH. McNeal
J. W. McNeal
Lynely
Bt. James
Bostoners
Cannons -Etra
J. HO
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Rateigh
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Manny
Wita
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Rigas
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St. James
Louisiana
Janen ‘Levy
Shreveport
Themis
Troy
T.ruecell Warren
F Chapman
New Willard
J. Mi. Xetenam
Raleigh
J.P Bimson
Seneca
Dhio
B. Dalberg
Toledo
Phont
Cleveland
Relais
Cincinnati
Mightia
Daughver i Foaby
Gus Young
Botte
Bethlehem
Stesee
York
Kew
W. Hamilton
Havisburg
Shore Wallees
Contin
Sunalare
Maed
Mia Munger
Mis Ry Heunginy
Lillian Heun
Virginia
Mia
R- A
Paxton
Leesburg
Rateleh
J.P. Stella
Baramore
Dick Bensirt
Bristol
Washington
Thelder
Spakant
Nited
States
John
Whe
A Me
Muten
I Gheifeld
Niekela
D. ‘Pender
Ebbict
Explosion at Topeka freight yards wounds many
A steel tank exploded in the Topeka freight yards injuring numerous workers. Several men are reported severely wounded, and Gus Miller and Guy Tind are among those unable to recover. The incident, tied to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line, disrupts service and prompts an emergency response by local authorities.
Woman Fires Twice in Burglary Stand-Off
Mrs. Lillian Shaffer of 14 M Street SE awoke to a burglar on the first floor. She grabbed her pistol and her child, fired the first shot as the intruder leaped through a window, then fired two more as he fled, saying she knows how to shoot and would protect Walter from kidnapping. Police have not located the suspect.
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Lillian Shaffer
Charley Muth
Philadelphia
Walter
Gould
Asahé
Mizner At Yerkes Home Sparks Reconciliation Talk
Rumors of a reconciliation between Wilson Mizner and his widow wife of Charles T. Yerkes gained ground as Mizner took up residence at the Yerkes mansion on Michigan Avenue. His valet reported Mizner would return to the Annex in a few days after leaving the hotel ten hours after arrival. Mizner told the hotel he might head to San Francisco or New York depending on telegrams from the West about propositions he is interested in. He appeared cheerful amid ongoing rumors and activity at theChicago scene.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Wilson Mimer
Charles T
Auditorium
Mizner
Yerkes
Michigan Ayonue
Miner
Annex
Misner
Auditorium Annex
Douglas Jmn
Yerkés
San Francisco
New York
Coal Dealers Indicted for Conspiracy to Restrict Trade
The grand jury in Cleveland Ohio returned indictments against ten prominent coal firms and managers for conspiracy to restrain trade. Named are J J Philips Burton Philips Co Charles A Albright Coals Co Charles Zettelmeyer F M Cowdry Miller Cost Co T C Goft Goft Kirby Coal Harry Abe Cuyahoga Coal Edwin Thomas R G Brown R G Miller coal lines and B H Rose.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Nvnth
Belbg
Bos
J. J. Philips
Treas
Burton- Philips O
Charles A
Albright
R. G. Miller Coal Company
B. H. Rose
Royal procession continues through Norwegian mountains
In Christiania on June 15, King Haakon VII and Queen Maud lead a royal progress with royal retinue moving by coach through winding villages toward Moelme. Crowds show loyalty as the entourage travels. Emperor William is due in Trendhyn for an official visit on the 10th.
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Christiania
Haakon VII
Queen Maud
Moelme Wes
William
Tréndhyn
Luzerne County man sentenced for selling diseased beef
Wilkes Barre Pa June 1 Luzerne county today sentenced Judson Lutes convicted of selling diseased meat to six months in jail. A motion for a new trial was denied.
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Washington Post
Wilkesharte
Luzerne County
Judson Lutes
The Sunday Post Promises New Features and Styles
The Sunday Post will print a thrilling local tale The Raffies and The Cashing In of Gallagher a modern penniless man story Living On a Dollar a Week ten girls pool funds for a week Going Away for the Summer fashion hints at seaside styles New Bathing Suits for women and children Four illustrated pages with comics and home stories The Illustrated Half-tone Supplement grows in popularity Read The Post with breakfast from dealer or subscribe to Washingtonians The Post delivers world news daily.
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