Suckers cash in trial of Millionaire's Club tied to crooked sports
Testimony in a high profile New Orleans case details hundreds of thousands won through illegal betting on wrestling and other events. Government witnesses described conspiracies and payoffs involving professional wrestlers and bookmakers as they exposed elaborate schemes across several states.
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Testamony
Trai
Millionaire’s’ Club
Fou
Bion
John Maim Ant
FL Aes Gay
Jary
Oyosso
Ana Bonat Dent
Oerart Mieh
Nelson A Vic
Wea Sf Tl
New Orleans
Loanel Bluff
Orleans
Mabray
Derriman
Steller
Tex
Tierney Fost
Mabrey Gly
James
Seaborg
Evers
Fenby
Tax bachelor ages realize oyster law reform in Maryland
Annapolis dispatch reports Montgomery delegate Cummings supports a bachelor tax bill for ages 30 to 49 with a $3 annual rate and $5 for those over 40, exempts those who have made an effort to marry, while others discuss county health district creation and revised oyster law penalties, with Senate action pending.
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Montgomery
Maryland
Peclet
Washington Post
Annapolis
Whits
Kent
Wits
Allegany
Wedding Sparks Controversy After Arrests in Alexandria
Joseph Fenwick, who recently fought with Frank Pallin that led to arrests, wed Mia Rebecca Pallin to Pallin’s sister amid a dispute over a dispensation. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. H J Cutler, faced questions since the groom is Protestant and the bride 18. Police planned further action as Fenwick may press charges against his new brother in law while witnesses were absent.
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Annie Shirley
Alexandria
John Connor
Washington
Uridess
Per
Work
Toussa M Pullin
Fenwick
Puttin
Sitnesses
Acrety AE
Was
Witness testifies on corn husking scheme and $5000 loss at Alma
The witness recounts three versions of a trick used with Coonsler and Teubs. Coon isler worked as a beet sugar company employee near Alma. Rich Nelson, a farmer at Alma, Mich, was defrauded for $5000. He explains how the incident unfolded and how Flo planned a bit of sport that ended with him losing all his money after receiving a ride home.
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Coon Isler Wort
Teubs
Dwoxso Viel
Alma
Postmaster Pro Tem Tennessee Rumor Sparks Political Talk
The Washington post office postmaster was removed to save charge and temporary duties were assumed. Gossip centers on political implications of the dismissal and possible confirmations. Tennessee figures discuss Goodell and Wiely as potential picks tied to Representative Brownlow.
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Washington
Gelatol Tenn
John
Asarren
Bristol
Department
Warren
Virginia Repub
Hwang
G@ I Goodell
Poison Plot Ends In Tragic Suicide At Home
Charlotte recounts a dramatic scene claiming her husband swallowed carbic acid to die after warning, while Baker, a trusted Continental Insurance attache, leaped across the bed and died within an hour. He once worked as a mill man in Bock Fills and moved here six years ago to pursue business. He was 42.
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Charlotte
Baker
Continental Insurance Company
Miaome
Bock Fills
Wilmington Engineers Office Probe Details Unknown
War Department investigations into 12 affairs of the United States Engineers Office in Wilmington district progress under May 4 McCormick. Hearings held in Capt Bar Brown's office with both sides silent for public comment as charges stem from personal differences involving an assistant engineer.
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Wilmington
Porcs Canady
United States Engineers
War Department
McCormick LA
Washington
Bar 1
Brown
Publica Jun
Virginia Pair Wed Special in Rockville for Old Folk Steal
Hawkins of Spottsylvania and Robert Jones of Culpeper Va married in Rockville today by the church officer. They said they came to wed to steal a march on the old folk and anticipated trouble at the rendezvous.
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Virgina
Rockville
Spteial
Washington
Hawkins
Spotislvania
Robert & Jones
Culpeper Va
Baptist Church
Rocks
Ile
Virginia Supreme Court Denies Hardy New Trial
The Virginia Supreme Court denied Sam Hardy’s bid for a new trial in the first degree murder case of Tiberius Gracehus Jones. A death watch was placed in Hardy’s cell as the state prepares for possible electrocution. Hardy appeared pale yet composed when informed, and a resentencing date was set for the following week.
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Tiberus Gracchus Jones
Suffolk
Virginia Supreme Cout Tods
Sam Hardy
Tiberius Gracehus Jones
Hall
Mann
Hardy
McLemore
Nolland Va
Cew
Holland
16 Liquor Indictments in Danville Grand Jury Report
The Danville grand jury acted on extensive evidence of liquor traffic after a series of parties selling whisky without licenses. Principal testimony came from Ed Jones, a Black man who testified and completed his service. indicted individuals include Steet Der ta Owens, Sam Palmer, Molle Watkins, Jackson-Jones, and others from Jones & Ginert, Macs Posser, and local firms.
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Danville Grand Jury
Joe al Lo
Nm Post
Dan le Va Mar
Grana Ys
Shaan
Ots
Tyix
Ed Jones
Lille Steet der Ta
Owens Sam Palmer
Molle Watkins
Qwe Jackson
Jones
Firm of
Jones & Ginert
Macs Posscer
Gmie
Tawnon
Ed Johnson
Phil Pace
George Long Lacy
Elza Methes J Wo Logan
Tom Gabes
Aiee Baris
Local Names Appear In Fragmented Wedding Notice
A garbled OCR fragment lists names such as Moor aul Locia Sheman and Gillian Walker along with scattered phrases and partial place references, suggesting a damaged public notice or social notice about a marriage or ceremony. Some surnames and initials hint at individuals connected to a local event or arrangement.
Democrats Fail To Nominate At Hagerstown Convention
Hagerstown Maryland Democrats adjourned without nominating a mayoral candidate as factional divisions prevented consensus on a nominee for the next meeting. Former Councilman Charles Bowman was favored by some, while others expected a dark horse choice amid lingering party divisions.
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Hagerstown
Saevial
Ward
Charles & Bowman
Mayo
William J. Hammond
Jor H Bitne Wa
Accused of rifling mail at Walmington post office
Walmington post office clerk W Pasto the Inspectors Roots and Rob erteon divigid Witcb Stractii accused of peculations over several months. Marked coins found on his person. Native of Indiana, formerly a private in the United States Army.
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Walmigton NG Maron
Stevett Mchs
Delery Clark
Walmington
Roots
Roberteon Divigid
Indiana
United States
Births and Ages Reported in Health Office Record
Health office record lists births and ages for residents including Bertha Bauman and several children. Numerous entries note ages from infancy to over 60, with locations such as Providence Hospital and Washington Agsiui Hospital.
Georgian Dearman Sentenced for Liquor Violations in Raid
George Dearman was sentenced to pay a total fine of 16 600 and serve 14 years for alcohol law violations after police raided Dearman’s house last month, seizing about twenty gallons of whisky in storage. Separate counts carried a 100 dollar fine per bottle. an appeal was noted and a test case to follow.
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Spartanstuss
Dar
Wavar
Leen
George Dearman
En3ehal Gang
Dearmans House
Maxer
Talon
St Johns Cadets Named Second Lieutenants In Army
St Johns College seniors Snessey Hartle and Hartle of Chewsville Md along with Webster Blades of Choptank Md have been designated as second lieutenants in the U S Army pending exams. Virginians Bessie Cunningham and William Fowler wed in North Carolina during a two year stay on a visit. Special to The Washington Post from Tanchbure Va reports Dunbar’s guilty plea for forging a note at the First National Bank in Petersburg.
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St John’s
Snessey
Washington Post
Annandls
Webster
Blades
Russell P Hartle
Chewsville
St Johns College
United States Army
North Carolina
Washington Fost Petersburg
Bessie Junningham
Rawlings, Va
Willam R Fowler
Franklin Va
Nord NC
Dunbar
Cleaning Up Day Plan Promotes Community Effort
The executive board of the 1 Im movement Sense Of Alexandria designates Friday April 15 for a city cleanup with free wagons and carts for waste removal. A public meeting at the Methodist Episcopal Church is planned, and the city school board may declare the day a holiday to allow students to participate. prizes are offered for the neatest yards and greatest improvements.
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Sense of
Alexandria
Young Peoples
Methodist Episcopal Church
Vty
Wigan
Crushed by Steamer Wheel at Nomini Creek Wharf
A fireman aboard the steamer Wake was crushed by the wheel of the steamer Shia at Metuire 5 wharf in Nomini Creek this morning. Nine others were aboard and the incident involved a tangled rope plate.
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Pental
Warsaw
Thomas
Wake
Metuire 5
Nomini Creek
Four Claim Unearth Gold From Wheeling Dig
In Wheeling West Virginia a buried treasure found during building work on South Main Street draws a sprawling dispute among William and Robert Schvelle heirs of Pr Schuckhardt and other claimants. Contractor William Mettam of Bellare Obie removed the pots and hides them across the river and into another state. The Wheeling Stamping Company and two sets of heirs plan to sue for recovery.
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Washington Cosy
Wheeling
W Va
Mark
South Main Street
William
Robert Schvelle
Pr Schuckhardt
Roy
Xatt
William Mettam
Bellare Obie
Fui Iba
Pastor Clippinger Attempted Suicide at Home
The Rev John Clippinger of United Brethren Church in Rohrersville attempted to cut his throat and wrists with a razor this morning. A neighbor stopped him, severities described as serious. He had throat growth removed by operation last Tuesday and came to Rohrersville about a year ago from New Haven, Pa.
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Wachtasten
Tev
John
Clippinger
United, Brethren Church
Clipmnger
Simster
Rohranside
New Haven
Senator Daniel rallies Daytona asVirginia senator suffers stroke
Senator Jam W Daniel of Virginia is reported to have had a stroke of paralysis on his left side Tuesday evening. He remains with his bedside physician Fred Harper and family as doctors express cautious optimism for recovery and plan transfer to Lynchburg when condition permits.
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Mar
United States
Jam W Daniel
Virginia
Fred Haper
Tanehhing Watms
Vimua Lanchburg
Fami
Danielsson
Lax
Harper
Hum
Shej Tamil
Tom Waugh
Shackelford Elected Ninth Circuit Judge In Virginia Banquet
Judge George Reote Shackelford of Orange county was welcomed at Culpeper county’s banquet in his honor after election to the Ninth judicial circuit to succeed the late Judge D. Gimsley. Orange and Culpeper leaders spoke, presenting a bouquet as he expressed thanks amid praise from A T Brown, Browning, Jarne ll e, May, Rixey Jr, and Inden.
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Washington
Ka Culpeper
George Reote Shackelford
Orange County
Ninth Judicial Circuit
Judes D . Gimsley
Lugens
Gilpeperounty
Waverh Flute
Edwin H Gibx
Commonwealth
Lorne
A T Browning
A T Browning @ LG Browning and Bo De Jarnelle of Orange John G May
Lou
Duke Yr
Charlottesville
Johnson C
Rixey Jr
JG Inden
Culpeper
Shackelford
State's first electrocution set for March 18 in North Carolina
North Carolina will carry out the state’s first electrocution of a condemned murderer on Friday March 18. Ned Morrison, sentenced to death for the assault that killed Walter Morrison, faces the death chair at Slates prison after five postponements due to delays in delivering the execution apparatus. Governor Kitchin declined to extend executive clemency as both judge and solicitor refused to recommend Morrison’s execution.
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Ram Wasmingiong
Raleigh
North Carolina
Walter Morrison
Robeson County
Kitchin
Cemerics
St Morrison
Slates Prison
Household Worries and Nervous Prostration Remedies
A widow recounts caregiver fatigue and weak health from household duties. Dr Miles Nervine is praised for rapid relief by calming nerves, improving sleep, and restoring strength. the ad promises a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. Local names include E G Gilbertson in Belvidere.
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Miles
Eutale
West Virginia News Highlights From Clarksburg To Wheeling
State executive committee meeting in Clarksburg to plan a state campaign. Howlington voters to decide on May 3 bond issues totaling 3 000 000 for school pailings street paving and a new city building. Woolgrowers group in Wheeling backs higher woolland plan and praises Senators Scott and Ellans. Endowment drive for Marshall College to rival WVU gains momentum. Telutha Lowther dies at Clarksburg disinheriting brothers over alleged mistreatment. Chester First Presbyterian split amid resignations and city campaign sermons by Rev Mr McConnell.
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HW Smith
Te Cits
Creeman
State Board of Health
Gorman
Howlington
Memelpa
Wee
Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wheeling
Scott
Ellans
Chester
J . Meonnett
George S. Lew
Mr McConnell
Campaten
Virginia Briefs Mixed Local Happenings Reported
A string of brief items from northern Virginia cover civic changes, legal actions, and weather impacts. Marian H Stevenson named customs collector in Cap Grarles district as John Gamzan steps down later May. Heavy snow threatens fruit buds in the region, farmers report losses and rising tensions over crop damage. A series of court and crime notes mention arrests, fines, and a lynching-era sentence being reduced while public notices reference railway rates. The Bagby and Beale cases tie to Roanoke and Lynchburg incidents, with local church leadership and community concerns highlighted.
Maryland Weddings Hyattsville and Hagerstown Events
Maryland weddings reported from Hyattsville and surrounding towns. Ruthem mons daughter of Howard Gom mons wed at bride’s home with pastor Bevan officiating. Lang ley Va board awaiting completion of new home. Bessie House Snyder and Vincent Speicher married at Old North near Hagerstown with Rev TE B Rice officiating. Bertha Stonfiur and Joseph WoSpeak married in Hagerstown United Brethren chapel. Jane Jackson and John Robinson wed by Charles Laving at Angerstown residence. Anne a wife of Dept Sheri Thavies W Alexander died at home after general debilitation. Frankolin King, noted architect, died in Waxnesboro. Mary John Toodne died of tuberculosis. widow Mrs Shea Bila Clifton listed among obituaries.
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Hyattsville
Ruthemmons
Howard Gommons
William Aloyd
McLane
Heme
James Severe
Bevan
Hyatneville
South
Langley Va
McLane Rogerstown
Mise
Bessie House Snyder
Crank Snyder
Kemps Minis
Vincent Speiche
Martin Speicher
Willamsport
Old North
Charles Nigh
Hagerstown
TE B Rice
Bethel
Angerstown
Anne
Sheri Thavies
Alexander
Deabt
Waxnesboro
Trankolin
Toda
Mary Rumer
John Brown
Ancd
Mary John Toodne
Samuel Lowman
Leitersbug
John Kendall
Hancock
Shea Bila Clifton
Gilbert B Carpenter
Chicago
Obituary notices from Virginia markets and counties
Virginia obituaries report Thomas Oden of Middletown aged, active in Democratic politics and Confederate service. Mary Williams of Leesburg native, widowed, aged 40. Caroline Eames widow of Mennis Dames aged 60, survived by son Tirtect Eames. Ernest Oberdorfer cashier at Sheres cafe died of heart failure, long-time traveler, Shriner and Scottish Rite Mason with residences in Newport News, Richmond, and other cities.
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Thomaa
Oeden
Middletown
Mary Willams
James T Willams & Wholesale Mer
Leesburg
Ieaves
Osea Hanvey
Loudoun
Hanves
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Wite Ruchmond
Ernest Oberdorfer
Sheres Cafe
Irals
Courirs
Newport
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