Prettiest Shelton County woman shoots rival and flees to Tennessee
Miss Shelton fired at Miss Franklin after a disputed love affair and fled across the state to Tennessee. She was captured later and held for requisition as officers pursued the case. A bullet struck Miss Franklin in the breast with a likely fatal result.
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Washington Poat Marshall N
Parrada Shelton
Shelton
Shallon
Idea Franklin
Tennessee
Howeser
Shelion
Franklin
Delegates Uninstructed at Republican County Meeting
A county gathering produced uninstructed delegates from the Republican camp. Notable names include Brown, Rath, Wathiems, Bark, and Rohart among the attendees. The meeting aimed to align with the Roosevelt administration, with delegates selected to support party objectives. Dates and places are unclear due to fragmentary OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Joseph
Bamerte
Willan Rohart
Gotete
Second Degree Murder Trial Details in Caul Case
The article reports a murder trial involving a bartender and a night of violence. Jurors deliberated while testimonies referenced a man named Wallon and a figure named Caul. The proceedings focused on intent and the aggravating factors for a second degree murder verdict.
Machinists to Fight Out in Prolonged Strike Action
Unclear OCR text records machinists planning extended protest against employers. Names and many phrases are garbled, but references indicate organized action by local unions, with possible dates and involved shops. Readable bits show tensions, alleged motives, and potential leaders amid a broader labor dispute scene.
Accused Son Faces Theft Charge for Log House Loot
A son is accused of stealing a hoard of 49000 in gold from a log house. The incident occurred on a date in March. Witnesses described a box and a pistol involved in the theft. The case includes references to three tramps killed in a wreck and a boy aged 108 who is connected to the week’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wreck Kong Mart Pwo Negro
NS Fk
Fred
Slain by Rejected Suitor in Dark Murder Suicide
A colored woman was shot dead by her rejected suitor who then shot himself. Charles Mitchell, aged twenty six, died later in hospital. The incident occurred in Suffolk Virginia near Reds Terry. Mitchell and the man killed were identified among several local accounts. The woman’s death followed a confrontation in dim light, and Mitchell was found unconscious beside the two corpses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Suffolk
Charles Mitchell
Reds
Terry
Elle Chistiin
Mitchell
Virginia Weddings in Leesburg and Richmond
Marriages reported from Leesburg and Richmond. Carda Leven Powell’s daughter Misa Biesie Lee Powell wed William Laird Dunlop of Washington at a family home near Round Hill with Rev B Lake D D officiating. After March 15 the couple will reside in Washington. Also announced is Stewart H Ford’s marriage to Misa Frances C Prairie in Washington. Ford is son of A J Ford, long-time hotel proprietor and local business rep, and Frances Prairie is daughter of Col and Mrs AY Prairie of Richmond.
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Leesburg
Carda
Misa Biesie Lee Powell
William Leven Powell
Round’ Hil
Washington
Stewart H Ford
Misa Frances C Prairie
Ford
A J Ford
New York
Philadelphia
Col
3Tra
Death by Own Action Threat Ends in Suicide Near Bridgewater
Samuel Pugh, 63, Dayton resident and Confederate veteran, was found dead on a cliff near Bridgewater Va after a domestic quarrel and a threat to never return. An empty laudanum bottle and self-inflicted wounds were found beside him. a rope was around his neck. He disappeared Tuesday afternoon and left his home after warning he would not return. He is survived by his wife and nine children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Mar
Samuel Pugh
Dayton
Bridgewater
Fugh
Autos Stuck in the Mud on Philadelphia to Savannah Run
Two auto mobiles in a championship endurance test from Philadelphia to Savannah became stuck in Virginia red mud near Centerville. They were towed into Fredericksburg after hours of immobilization and were still hindered by poor roads on arrival in Richmond. The Quaker City Motor Club reps had reached Richmond by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
Philadelphia
Savannah
Virginia
Washington
Centerville
Horace
Fredericksburg
Quaker City Moitor Club
Rescue of Crew of Schooner William H Skinner
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore reports the entire crew of the schooner William H Skinner, Captain D Griffiss, were rescued at sea by the steamer Brayhead after abandoning ship in a fierce February storm. The ship left Georgetown for New Haven with lumber when a massive gale wrecked it. The Brayhead later delivered news to Belfast bound ships, while the Byron relayed details.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
William H Skinner
D Griffiss
Maritime Exchange
London Toda
Brayhead
Belfast
Ireland
Catan
Cape Temy
Georgetown
New Haven
Atlantic
Galveston
Byron
York
Mother Against Son Convicted in Virginia Court Murder
Richard Ferrell, a 22 year old Black man, was found guilty in Danville Corporation Court of the December 1 murder of Haywood Garland. Ferrell received a twelve year penitentiary sentence. Jane Terrell, mother of the prisoner, testified as the sole Commonwealth witness, recounting the fatal quarrel over Garland’s relationship with Terrell and her son.
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Danville
Richard Ferrell
Corporation Court
Haywood Garland
Penuntiary
Jane Terrell
Commonwealth
Garlani
Jane Loren
Alexandria Fight On: Primary Date Set and Mayors Race Near
In Alexandria Eighth district politics heat up as primary for Congress likely June 9 with Democratic officials meeting in Manassas to set dates. Mayor Paff’s term may extend. Councilman Williams eyed to run. potential bids from Snowden Downham and Marshall. Fire and safety inspections follow the Col nwood blaze as city prepares for upcoming terms. Frank Landon stabbed in Potomac yard fight. suspect Fletcher sought. Bliss Throwing Company receives machinery, boosting local employment to about sixty with plans to nearly double once installed.
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Julian
Williams
Paff
Washington Port Bureau
King Street
Alezendris
Veemila
Carlin
John F Hixey
Lindsay Gordon
Louisa County
Congress
Pamary
Eighth District
Democratic Committee
George Shackelford
Orange
Granville Gaines
Fauquier
Thomas H Lion
Prince Whitam
Rallegh T Green
Culpepper
Gardner L Boothe
Thie City
Tmeet
Manassas
Shackelford
Republican District
Chicago
Juhon Williams
George Washington
Hubert Snowden
Alexandria Gazette
Common Council
E E Downham
CB Marshall
J M Hill
E S Leadbeater
Harry R Burke
Wow Ballenger
Henry Strauss
Willams
Henry & Field
Harrison
R L Monroe
Watd
W H Sweeney
G B Marshall
FC Spinks Jr
Silk Company
Bliss Sik
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Pitt Street
Gibbon
Wilkes Streets
Bliss Company
Employers Hope to Expand Capacity and Hire Hundreds
Funeral notices cover Garbott Pulman of Washington who died at George Washington University Hospital. Services Sunday at 2 PM at 403 South Washington. Pulman, aged 52, left a widow and five children. Also noted is the funeral of John F. Chauncey, held yesterday at 3 PM from 512 South Henry Street, with Rev. Edgar Carpenter officiating. Pallbearers named. burial at the Presbyterian Cemetery.
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Garbott Pulman
Garbott Puulman
George Washington University Hospital
Washington
South Washington Street
Pel Pulman
John F. Chauncey
South Henry Street
Edgar Carpenter
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church
J W. Summers
Joseph Ewald
Thomas Hall
JD. Brown
Nik Evans
Geo. Walje
Byterian
Fighting Oyster Bill in Maryland Senate Opposition to Potomac pact
Opposition in the Maryland Senate to the Potomac oyster protection agreement with Virginia. The measure, passed by both chambers in Virginia, aims to reserve a stretch below a point for seed oysters. President Seth objects, arguing unequal protection, while supporters include Senators Lancaster Brashears Linghcum. Dredgers oppose, Southern Maryland backs the arrangement for tongers and cross-border concerns.
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Maryland
Senate
Washington Post
State House
Annapolis
Mar
Virginia
Potomac
Virginia Legal Store
Maryland Senate
Seth
Sie
Lancaster
Cherles
Brashears
Anne Arundel
Linghicum
Baltimore City
Delegates Clash Over Normal School Site in House
In a tense House session delegates Godrick of Fredericksburg and Sutherland of Dickenson clashed over the proposed normal school site. A brief confrontation ended with apologies as the bill advanced with Frederickburg as the site. Senate and House disagreed on the site, sending the matter to a conference committee. The Jamestown Exposition site bill passed the House, with tax exemptions for government purchase. Baker health bill passed unanimously, reorganizing state and local health authorities. Arab civil justice for Richmond City elected. Bedford City gains a new judge for the Thurtieth judicial circuit. General appropriation bill passed with a $500000 school fund and a failed $250000 book purchase amendment.
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Fort Richmond
Godrick
Fredericksburg
Sutherland
Dickenson
Frederick Bure
Senate
Baker Health
William M Turpin
General Assembly
Richmond City
Lawrence Campbell
Bedford City
Wife of Charles NelsonFound Dead in Bath Tub
Mrs Maggie Nelson, 36, wife of Charles Nelson, was found dead in the bathroom of her home tonight from gas poisoning. Authorities say death may be accidental or by design. She had been in ill health for some time and is survived by her husband and six young children.
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Washington Port
Norfolk
Maggie Nelson
Charles Nelson
Lightship Missing at Frying Pan Shoals Norfolk
Report from Capt Ride of the Norwegian steamer Garabalal states the Fryingpan Shoals lightship on the North Carolina coast is missing from its station. The revenue cutter Seminole expected to be ordered to sea to investigate. Edward Joandom died at his home near La Plata aged seventy four, survived by one daughter, a climber and a brother. Dr Charley F Zimmerman died at Braddock Heights of tuberculosis aged, native of Charles Town WVa, resided in this county many years. Ottille M Schmidt died at her Gran Echo home aged about sixty. Survived by husband John L Schmidt, premier of Rock Springs Hotel. A Enum Reward. Post Want Ads, are free.
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James
Ova Teleran
Virginia Regiment
Mar
Willa
Tounoke
Mal
Joner
Fooy
Loudoun
Virginia Infantry
Mia Tice Woolf
William Wont
Holst
Satoun County
Dhe
James Sexton
Harpera Perry Wa
Frying Pan Shoals
Norfolk
Ride
Garabalal
Fryingpan Shoals
North Carolina
Gran Echo
John Lr Sschmidt
Rock Springs Hotel
Will Push Extension Receiver Keeps Old Force
Bondholders organize to protect their interests as Deutsche Bank refuses to extend loans. Receiver Bush, appointed for Western Maryland Railroad, plans to continue operation and coal mining development across the network including West Virginia Central and Pittsburgh property. Bank debts maturing April 1 total 3,776,600 dollars with major foreign holdings. investors form a New York committee to shield first mortgage bonds and seek court authorization to pay April interest.
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Baltimore
Western Maryland Railroad
B F Bugh
Western Maryland
West Virginia Central
Pittsburg
Bush
Night
Maryland
Seaboard
Deutsche Bank of Germany
Good Interests 4T Ia
Generalien
Bowling Green Trust Company
Tusteo
New York
Alan W Krech Myron
Herrick Henry
Red
George P Butler
Winslow JS Pierce
Western Marryland Railroad Company
Recount in New York Decide on Special Jury for Hearst McClellan Ouster
The New York Court of Appeals rules Attorney General may direct opening of ballot boxes in any district to resolve who was elected without prior fraud evidence. A divided court upholds Justice Vernon Davin’s order, ordering a jury from a special panel to hear the mayoralty contest between McClellan and Hearst, citing gravest importance and the efficiency of a special jury.
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Port Albany
Mary
Court of Appeals
Jackson
Hearst McClellan
Haight
Cullen
Willard, Bartlett and
Chase
Gray
Vann
Werner
Appellate Division
Fist Department
Vernon M Davin
McClellan
New York
Mar
George B McClellan
Wiliam R
Supreme Court
Italian Girl Recovered Amid Elopement Drama
Antonia Danbrasio a fifteen year old Italian girl left home with Ugo Di Peitra a twenty seven year old Italian laborer. Di Peitra remains at large while Antonia was taken into custody on incorrigibility charges. Police traced them to a house near Seventh street and Virginia Avenue SE where a mob had sought the couple. The pair had obtained a marriage license and planned to marry with Di Peitra expected to return after work.
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Antonia Danbrasio
Willow Tree Alles
Ugo di Peitra
Camtol Street
Deten- Won
di Peitra
Antonio
Seventh Street
Virginia
Peitro
Antonia
di Retta
di Pellio
Dynamite Wrecks House in Rochester Threats
Supposed Black Hand operators exploded dynamite under the porch of Francesco Demarla at 27 Hertford Street Rochester causing the porch to collapse and windows to shatter. No injuries were reported though Demarla says he received several threatening letters demanding money. He ignored the extortion attempts.
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Rochester
Francesco Demarla
Hertford Street
Demaria
New Books Received From Leading Publishers
A list of recent arrivals including works from Dutton Appleton Moffat Yard and Co and Penn Publishing Co. The selections feature biographies, histories, poetry and fiction by authors such as Edward J Rich Norman G Eit rel Swaying Elmer W Serl and Frances Campbell. Included are titles like An American Patrician the Reliance of Aaron Burr and The Cry of the Children.
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Neale Puree Co
Washing- Retty Pembroke, Bysabe
H Hapcock
Rehan W
Edward J, Rich, Lao
Hilt Cates
John Iat
Nieger
Normen G. Eitrel
Elmer W. Serl
Dutton & CO
New York City
Muntcipel
Lecter’ Darwin
Frances Campbell
Walter Emanotl
A.K. Sanders
Deborah of
Tod's
Mra
Henry Ge
Gertrude
Bell D. Appleton & ‘Co
Aaron Burr
Alfred H Lewin
Franklin Pierch
Wely
Forts
Robert JehenfMer
Narcissas
Anntlet Andrews
Houghton, Mifflin & CQ
Cambridge
Mass
William Pitt Fessenden
Francis Kessaden
Napoleon
Theadore A. Dodge
Funeral for Mrs Beattie Lanston Held at Family Home
The funeral of Mrs Beattie Lanston wife of Tolbert Lanston inventor of the longton monotype machine, who died Wednesday evening, will be at 11 oclock this morning from the family residence 1101 Street North West. Rev Dr Alfred Harding of St Pauls Church will conduct. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Misadele Kielnschmidt Payne, a niece, will sing One Sweetly Solemn Thought. Mrs Lanston, born in Georgetown April 22 1848, is survived by her husband and son Aubrey Lanston, both residents of this city.
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Beattie Lanston
Tolbert Lanston
Street
Alfred Harding
St Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
W H Hacke
James F Hood
Jesse H Whittaker
George Gthaon
Willoughby Chesley
W D Mike
E A Woodward Misadele Kiel
Baby Hippo Born at New York Central Park Zoo
A new baby hippopotamus, likely a boy, is born in the Central Park zoo to Miss Murphy who is nearly thirty eight. The calf weighs about sixty pounds, twice the typical birth weight, and will be kept in the tank until the mother lifts it out. Head Keeper Snyder reports the youngster enjoyed splashing and that Miss Murphy bought in Germany in 1886 has eight prior offspring.
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New York
Mar
Central Park Zoo
Murphy
Snyder
Miss Murphy
Germany
Brome
Slant
Minister Declares No War Between China and Japan
Chicago reports Chinese minister Ting-fang and a retinue of twenty arrive today. He rejects war talks, stating China and Japan are on friendly terms. The incident over the seized boat is minor, with an apology due if China is at fault.
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China
Japan
Chicago
Mars
Wu Ting-fang
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