Trio Held for Murder in Jealousy Motive Case
Wealthy relatives of Lila Zane Cook of Wheeling post bond likely as trial proceeds after a preliminary hearing held for Lila Cook Charles Cook and Joe White charged in the murder of Charles Bennett whose body was found in a river. State witness Eddie Spears testified Cook confessed and described the assault and disposal of the body while magistrates consider bail and grand jury action.
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Bennett
Washington Post
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Charles Cook
Lia
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Charles Bennett
New Kenningston
Qhin River
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Hneal
Wilizabeth Zane
Fort Henry
Eddie Spears
Lila
Wmle
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Spears
Lita
Dent
Howard Hastings
Peculiar Philanthropy On Franklin Street Feeds Sugar To Racehorses
A New York Sun report describes an elderly woman who on Franklin Street midstreet feeds sugar to passing track horses from a large handbag. She signals drivers to stop, scolds rule-breaking conduct, and disappears between appearances. Also recounted is Kim Kyong Syop, a Korea scriptures seller once idol worshiper who vowed to quit drinking, tattooing black spots on his thumbs as memory aids.
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Franklin Street
Cro
Kim Kyong Syop
Korea
Kim
Scriptural Code Delays Debt Payment In Hamburg Case
A Prussia New York World report describes Altoona City Bank’s creditor dispute with a Hamburg tradesman. After he begged for time, the bank sent a telegram citing Bible verses St Matthew and St Matthew VI, revealing a moral plea and a forthright threat if payment is not made.
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New York World
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Delegates for Taft Elected in Lynchburg Virginia
Special to The Washington Post from Lynchburg Virginia reports Republican delegates chosen to the district and state conventions to be held April 7 and 8. Ten delegates with half votes each were elected. A new city committee led by M H Dudley was chosen. Resolutions instruct designated delegates to back only Taft supporters at the national convention and commend C Bascom Stemp as State chairman while endorsing President Roosevelt.
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Washington Post
Lynchburg
William H. Taft
C. Bascom Stemp
Roosevelt
Senator Burrows Opposes Mudd Protest Over Smith seat
In Annapolis Md March 25 United States Senator Burrows rejected urging by Mudd to protest the seating of Senator-elect Smith. Smith and governor notified credentials will be sent. Smith likely heads to Washington tomorrow. A special committee will draft the primary election bill. Senator Lee’s automobile tax plan to divide fees by county was revised by the finance committee and sent to a third reading.
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Annapolis
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Whyte
Straus
Gorman
Harper
Finance Committee
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Bryan speaks to Virginia on Daniel and railroads
Special to The Washington Fest from Richmond Virginia March 23. William Jennings Bryan, guest of the Virginia legislature, says he remains friends with Senator John W Daniel despite policy differences. He notes five thousand in the auditorium with up to double that capacity, and discusses the Supreme Court railway decisions restoring confidence in property owners by curbing corporate overreach and limiting railroad control of state courts.
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William Jennings' Bryan
Virginia
General Assembly
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Denver
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Daniel
Florida
May
Tuclunoné
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Cordiz
Democratic Committee
Minnesota
North Carolina
Arm strong elected secretary for fifty first time
Washington elder reports progress on church unification efforts as Northern and Southern Methodist branches consider consolidation under central leadership. Dr James A Armstrong of Baltimore is elected conference secretary for the 41st time, with 430 conversions and 739 accessions reported alongside net gain of 400 after pruning lists.
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Roanoke
Forest J. Prettyman
Northern Methodist Church
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Tho Central Organization
James A. Armstrong
E. V. Regoster
Lawmaker moves to impeach Judge Blackstone over charges
A Virginia legislature resolution is due for introduction accusing Judge J. W. G. Blackstone of immorality and neglect of official duty in the Eleventh judicial circuit. The measure, if adopted, would vacate the bench and name a successor. Blackstone denies the charges and seeks defense through his counsel.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Mar
J. W. G. Blackstone
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
General Assembly
Eleventh Circuit
Blackstone
House Committee
Fay
Collier
O. Ayleti Ashby
Knox Banquet Postponed by Senator Knox Illness
The reception planned by the Pennsylvania Club in Washington for Senator Knox last night was postponed due to Senator Penrose Roosevelt Fairbanks Cannon and Taft attending a reception. Knox sent a letter recalling invitations citing his colleague’s serious condition and preferring to withdraw the invitation out of propriety.
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Taft
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Delinquent Boarder Held In Alexandria Case
Mrs Lucy McLeary of Alexandria testified Henry Payne owed $73 for board and alleged abuse. Payn'e arrest followed a chase after he fled custody and later claimed intoxication and inability to meet obligations. The Police Court sentenced him to sixty days in jail or pay $73. Also reported: two mayoral candidates Patt and Williams, a June 9 primary, Wayne Garr's death, plans for another Baptist church, and local railroad work along Fayette street.
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King Street
Alexandria
Henry Payne
Lucy MacLeary
Beach
Nicholson
Payne
Hay Ing
Patt
Julian Y. Willams
Basily
First Baptist Church
Columbus and
Pennston Streets
Fort
Washington Southern Railway Company
Fayette Street
Duke
Henry Street
Duke and
Fayette Streets
Hotel guest list routes scattered names across cities
A crowded OCR listing names of guests and residents associated with hotels in Baltimore Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh and other places. The fragmentary text names Mr and Mrs and Misses with surnames including Porter Benster Dawes Hamlin Shaw Shoreham Metropolitan St James and New Willard among many others.
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Lamon
James
Boston Raving
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Dawes
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Hateby
Riggs
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Eron
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Tames Caney
W. B. Dickenson
Albert Newman
John D. Dalley
Raleigh
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H. Bearles
Reid E. Hayes
M. Sycle
Chariea W. Emery
W. N
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G. A. Russell
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S. Harry Wage
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Screery
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Halegh
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J. C.neely
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Sacramento
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Evanston
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Jeffersville
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Middlesboro
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Laon’ Loche
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EL A. Phare
M. Cotton
Morgan Gly
Joateonski
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Ramos
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Pending the Plunge from Indianapolis News
A reflective piece warns of looming crises and rising costs. It urges vigilance against threats, including military buildup, inflation, and policy graft, urging resilience yet cautioning against complacency while advocating continued cheerfulness.
Obituary notices from Staunton and Front Royal
Virginia obituaries report the death of Rev. J. H. Wyse 42 in Staunton after pneumonia. Survived by wife Miss Henderson and seven children. Front Royal notes the death of Mrs. J. M. Buck 60 from paralysis at sister’s home. John Shuler 96, Page County magistrate, dies in Shenandoah district. Mrs. Robert F. Tharpe, recently returned from Baltimore, dies. native of Warren County.
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Mar
John Shuler
Page County
Shenandoah District
Robert F. Tharpe
Doray
Baltimore Hospital
Warren County
Man credits Postum with recovering health in 1808 case
A Missouri man recounts collapsing from coffee over decades and relying on crutches. After wife switched to Postum, he improves within months, regains strength, and now does daily work without a cane, praising Postum as the remedy. The testimonial appears as an advertised health claim from Postum Co. in Battle Creek.
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Westville
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