Mount Airy hunt for Allen gang ends with court drama
After a prolonged pursuit from Fancy Gap to Mount Airy, authorities searched Allen clan homes without trace of the fugitives. The case extends to indictments, a courthouse battle, and discussions of sending troops as jurors and witnesses prepare for trials amid tension in the Roanoke region.
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Fancy Gap
Davila den
Mountain Rock
Gunners Creek
Lona Cedar Fork
Carolina
Mount Airy Atles
Allen
Wey
Hutlavitie Ts Tretase
Allens
Eric
Alene
Ruurie
Dada Massie
Fox
Reese
Virginia
Richmond
Hillmile
Artal of the
Tima
Sarnon
HillawMe
Psc
Roanoke
Hossinde
Mann
Masate Tilke
Campbell
Juige Masure
Walt
Roverie
Car
Outlaws Circulars Target Allen Clan in Virginia and North Carolina
The Rev Mr Skinner described Floyd Allen as subdued after an interview at his cell. Authorities report Wiley Edwards, Sidna Allen, Claude Allen and others named in a large reward list. moonshine still found at Bloyd Adena home ties the family to past crimes. legal actions seek damages from Floyd and Blane Allen and seizure of property to separate the guilty Allens from possessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musto Mying
Free Mountains
Floyd Allen
Skinner
Walliam Hodges
Virginia
Allen
Carroll
North Carolina
Sidna Allen
Claude Allen
Field Allen
Friel Allen
Jack Allen
Wealey Edwards
Flow
Sidna Edwards
Wesley Edwards
Amooth
Alender
Sidna Edwarda
Phaven
Allens
John Draper
Mesele
Hillsvills
Floyd
Blane Allen
Ulis
Mexican View Of Allens Urges Telegram On Virginia Revolt
A Mexico City dispatch to a Madero agent asks if a Virginia revolution is real, provoking amusement among Latin American diplomats who doubt such a telegram signals a Mexican style uprising. The exchange shows curiosity over misinterpreted news and fears of revolutionary contagion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Mexico City
Madero
Ti Tp
Mexico
Tevolutionista
Child poisoned by mercury tablets after candy mix up
Mrs Nelle Dement, two years old, of 139 Q Street Southwest, swallowed several dichloride of mercury tablets last night and was rushed to Casualty Hospital. Her parents, reportedly separated, were present with an 11 year old sister. The child may not recover as distressing details unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Dement
Q Street
Casualty Hospital
Dement
Deen
Slater
Delacy Criticized Over Juvenile Court Placements for Girls
The executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce hears Henry B. Macfarland attack Judge DeLacy for sending wayward white girls to private institutions while the district’s reform school holds Negro girls. Substantial plans for a white girls’ private or government facility are discussed, with Brown defending the current system. The group also considers congratulating Senator Gallinger and reviewing a $20,000 appropriation for a white girls’ building, and a spring musical festival funding request is rejected. General Drain to Argentina to attend Pan American rifle events and invite shooters to the U.S. contest.
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Chamber of Commerce
Henry B. Macfirland
Judge Delacy
Juvenile Court
Macfarland
DeLacy
Jawound
District Court of Appeals
Aida
Chapin Brown
Senate
Gallinger
Chamber
Washington
Washville
Tenn
Key Thief Robs Two Houses in Northwest Areas
A pattern of robberies yesterday left a few houses and stores vulnerable. Mrs Sylvester Cowell on Tenth Street NW reported a diamond ring worth 50 and almost 390 in gold watches and trinkets stolen while she was away for about 15 minutes. The thief, described as a man about 30, 14 pounds, dark features, wide brim black derby, striped raincoat, fled. No arrests yet. Detectives followed leads to other thefts including a purse from Mrs Jones and counterfeit notes in use at other addresses.
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Gostion
Sylvester Cowell
Tenth Street
Cowall
Abe
Central Office
Mullen
Cowell
Cowella
Annie Tones
Betton
Fourth Street
New York Avenue
Mra Jones
Ming Grace Williama
Rebecca Lewis
Sixth
L Russell
Alamo
Twelfth Street
Charles S. Curtin
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Grace Long
M Seventh Street
Wife Faints in Court as Judge Delacy Places Husband on Probation
In Juvenile Court Judge DeLacy placed Samuel Carey on one year of probation after his wife Mary Carey fainted in the courtroom. Mrs Carey, who had accused her husband of failure to support their two children, was treated at Emergency Hospital and later restored to consciousness. She is required to pay $8 weekly to her husband as part of the ruling.
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Rae
Floyd ‘ Stille
Ssim Nwealtt
Attornes Landoy
Landreth
Surtruen
Floyd Allen
Sidne Allen
Hee
Fami
Roanoke
Mary Carey
Seventh Street
Samuel Carey
Carey
Elizabeth Chailiet
Del
Judge DeLacy
Mra Carey
Beaten and Robbed Marine Accused of Theft at Host's Home
Marne accused of taking rings worth 840 dollars from Alfred Terry United States Marine during afternoon entertainment at 151 C Street North August The Marine allegedly assaulted and robbed Terry of two diamond rings gained at 40 Ra at night 9 The marine was arrested at the barracks by travel authorities and held for Metropolitan police He reportedly denied the charge A warrant will be sworn out for his arrest in the morning Police court and district authorities expected to handle the case The valuables remain unrecovered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
Alfred Terry
United States
C Street Northagst
Pollce
Radical reform urged for insanity law at Monday Club
Dr William A White urged radical changes to the Districts commitment law for the insane at the Monday Night Club in the YMCA auditorium. He called the current system cumbersome, archaic, and harmful to patients and families, proposing New York style magistrate hearings, abolition of juries, and an asylum for mental disorders. He cited cases of indigents lacking access to treatment and advocates for easier civil remedies, with others supporting reform including Frederick Avennes and Charles H Turner.
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William A White
Y.mlc. A
Tasane
White
Cone
New York
Washington
Department of the Interior
Frederick Avennes
Charles HH Turner
Seventh Annual Colored Evangelistic Convention Opens
Evangelists convene at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church in Newport News with Dr W A Taylor delivering opening sermon. Attendees include Dr Simon F W Drew, Rev W N Perry, Rev Joseph Burke, Rev Finch Harris, Rev H T Gatea, Rev Henry P Forturne, Rev & W Holiday, Rev Howard Barnes, Rev George Smith, and Mrs L Estelle Hawkins. A loving cup will be presented to Representative Caleb Pow era at a mess meeting on April 16 at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church.
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Colored Evangelistic Convention of America
Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
W A Taylor
Newport News
Simon F W. Drew
W N Perry
New Jersey
Joseph Burke
Finch Harris
H T Gatea
Henry P Forturne
W Holiday
Howard Barnes
George Smith
L Estelle Hawkins
Caleb Powera
Burial of Beekman Lorillard Shrouded in Mystery
In Oak Hill Cemetery, a private funeral for Mrs Beekman Lorillard, famed Southern beauty and horsewoman who died by suicide at the Holland House New York, was conducted by Rev William T Qnyder. Husband Beekman Lorillard collapsed with grief, while relatives and friends from Asheville and Tuacdo attended the service and laid her to rest in a simple, private ceremony. Motive remains a mystery as Kathleen Lorillard offered no explanation for her death and a possible extended trip abroad was mentioned for Beekman after the service.
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Southern Beauty
Oak Hil Cemetery
Oaks Hil Cemetery
Mra Beekman Lortilard
Holland House
New York
William T Qnydér
Oak Hit Cemetery
Beekman Lorillard
Loura L Lorthard
J D Doyle
Thomas Wamaley Raoul
Asherville
Mra Lorillard
Asheville
Tuacdo
Gak Hii
South
Tuxedo
Mra
Lombard
Boyle
Hotel Gratton
Kathleen
Apirita
Doyle
Driver Fells a Policeman on Capitol Grounds
A Capitol policeman was assaulted by an unidentified Black man after attempting to arrest him for speeding. The driver struck the officer, sending him to the ground, then fled in a wagon as onlookers aided the search. Metropolitan police were given a description to locate the assailant.
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Capitol
Metropolitan Police
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Hillaville
Tatoppet
Tim
Victor ' Higgon
Conaent
Sheriff Alan
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Nelhe
MB. Brown
Reform School
Drain
Argentina
James A Drain
Arma and the Man
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Janos
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Ira Gouden
Athe Ioaltes
Lvsrce
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Lansburgh & Bro
Tech
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Aden
Copenhagen
Ceegr Bcadet
Mr Rh
Pam
GEO. A. Dickrs & CO. Distillees
Nashville
Capitol Grounds
John F. Ellis & Co
Ave
Jame Tharp
Berkely Rye
E.F. Droop & Sons CO
Victor Talking Machines
Victor Victrolas
Time Payments
Porto Rico
John H. Magruder
Conn. Ave
K St
Mr Optical Department
Castelberg
Penna
Georges
Georges & Son, Inc
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
F St
Christian Xander
Maney
Hoghgrade
Byron
Adams
12Th St
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Imp Bawin
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