Hale Defense Planned In Lille Davis Murder Case
Ack Hale charged with assault and murder of Lille Davis in East Hill Cemetery plans a vigorous defense claiming she loved him and sought elopement from Bristol. His attorney says a letter shows her begging Hale to take her away, while relatives hire John S. Ashworth to argue her character was good. Hale moved to Blountville to avoid mob violence.
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Hale
Washington Post
Bristol
Tenn
Ack Hale
Lille Davis
East Hill
John S. Ashworth
Commonwealth's
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Lisle Tavis
Ack
Dolas McRoberts
Jettar
Girl
Defense &Law
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Johnson City
Nates
Blountville
Blountry
Grvanuns
Hans Kerbler
James H. Davis
Kentucky
Louisville
Bailersville
N.C
Mitchell County
Portsmth Boy a Hero Special to The Washington Fest
Burtis Jordan a twelve year old boy in Portsmouth Virginia is praised for donating nearly his skin to graft onto his five year old cousin Mary Wilson who suffered severe burns. The operation saved Rivers Life though facial and arm skin could not fully reform and distortion risk remained. Doctors say healthy child skin was essential for successful grafts.
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Burtis Jordin
Mary Wilson
Ifa
Mary
Jordan
Burtin Jordan
Nied
Voice from the Stomach Promotes Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets
Clarence’s long struggle with indigestion leads to a cure after trying Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The ad-style narrative traces weight gain, loss of appetite, belching, and finally relief, claiming the tablets digest 3,000 grains of food and restore vigor. Readers are urged to send name and address for a free sample.
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Stuart
Rox
Stuart Co
Marghal
Mich
Changes in Davis Coal and Coke Company
T B Davis Jr resigns from vice presidency of the Davis Coal and Coke Co as F S Landstreet recently withdrew as president F Bush now presides also over Western Maryland With Porter resigning the New York offices move to Baltimore Sales Agent Huber of Chicago named to replace Porter and operate from Baltimore Porter's resignation had occurred over two months earlier Auditing department to move to Cumberland All business to be directed from Baltimore headquarters A conference with gate agents and President Bush outlined policy and general matters
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Baltimore
T. B. Davis, Jnr
Davis Coal and Coke Company
F. 8
Landstreet
F. Bush
Maryland
Coal and Coke Company
Porter
New York
Huber
Chicago
Cumberland
Gates
Bush
Girl Enticed From Home Found In Marion Virginia
Myrtla Holdway sixteen year old daughter of John Holdway was missing for several days and found in Marion Virginia. She said a woman promised her a lucrative position and enticed her to leave home. The father tracked her along the Norfolk and Western Railway to Marion. The girl was brought home and the woman responsible for the deception is sought for prosecution.
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Bristol
Myrtla Holdway
John Holdway
Marion
Norfolk and Western Railway
Jinme
Miss Holdway
Baltimore and Ohio to reduce engineering force on April first
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore Md March 80 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will greatly cut its engineering staff on April 1 as work begun last year is finishing and there is less need for a large force in the department. Exact layoff numbers were not disclosed The railroad and others face financing constraints amid an unf avorable money market. Ongoing work includes improving the old main line, completing the third and fourth tracks on the Pittsburgh division, and finishing projects between Youngstown Ohio and Altoona.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio, Railroad
Ohio
Pittsburg
Youngstown
Alon
Axminster Goes Ashore at Frying Pan Shoals in Fog
The British steamer Axminster from Savannah to Manchester ran aground in heavy fog near Frying Pan Shoals. Captain Clark and four crew members made it to shore at Fort Caswell, while Wilmington tugs and the revenue cutter Seminole move to assist. Weather risk due to rising wind remains.
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Clark
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Manchester
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Fort Caswell
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to Open Monday
Hagerstown Md March 90 The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal now under thorough repair will open for navigation Monday Water will be turned in tomorrow Boats will leave Williamsport and other points along the waterway Monday for Cumberland to be loaded with coal
Virginia Obituary Notices From Winchester Area
Virginia notes from Winchester report multiple deaths across Clarke and adjacent counties. Eugenia Glover of Berryville dies after a week with pneumonia at seventy. Daniel W. Kline, Confederate veteran and longtime county courthouse superintendent, dies at sixty four. Keturd H. Heulings dies at seventy five in Winchester after a lingering illness. W C Huttman of Stafford dies at seventy three near Hartwood after a long illness. Martha Houston of Carroll County passes away at Sparta after three weeks with pneumonia. Fannie R. West of Petersburg dies after protracted illness at age late forties or early fifties. Bina Grace Bull dies at her father’s residence this morning.
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Winchester
Eugenia Glover
Berryville
Clarke County
Thomas Crow
Daniel W. Kline
Kile
Carpenter
Lixa Kane
Keturd H. Heulings
German Susith
Ilnoes
New Jersey
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Bar
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Stafford County
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Fredericksburg
Mer
Martha Houston
Caroling County
Sparta
Petersburg
Fannie R. West
J. Thomas West
W. C. Lumsden
Bina Grace Bull
Bull
Auto and Air Ship Exhibit at Jamestown Expo
An international auto and air travel display is planned for the Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk. The exhibit will feature land sea and air vehicles from many countries, including automobiles motorcycles and boats, with aviation, dirigible speeds and altitude records highlighted. Aircraft specialists from around the world will participate in long distance races and demonstrations ahead of the April 26 opening.
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Norfolk
India
Japan
Virginia
Eady
Plans for Italian warships arrive at Jamestown Exposition
Ambassador des Planches met with Jamestown Exposition officials in Norfolk to discuss reception in Hampton Roads for the Italian squadron led by the Duke of Abruzzi. The Athasapo left tonight for New York. the Bulloce Roosevelt from Georgia carried silver cups and government relics to be stored in a fireproof vault.
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Baron Mayer Des Planches
United States
Hampton Roads
Duke of Abruzat
Athasapdoe
New K
Roosevelt
Georgia
Archibald Bulloch
Boonavelt
Ellyson
Ogee
Admitted on Trial at Baltimore Annual Conference
Staunton Va March 30 devotional service led by Bishop B Hoss opened the fourth day. Young ministers received into the conference on trial include Robert Daniel Williams John Paul Tyler John J Reeves Kendall Allen Herbert Sydenatric ker. Several ministers admitted into full relationship: John Copenhaver Charles L De Long William Frank Lawrence Albert Van Desander William B Johnson transferred to Memphis Conference William C Sponangie admitted to third year class De Lone and Lawrence elected deacons. J P Houck read conference statistics. The conference pays for superannuated preachers, totaling 15960 dollars with 50 dollars from emergency funds. Collections show an advance of 1400 over last year. Claimants number 73 including widows.
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Washington Post
Staunton
B. Hoss
Baltimore
Robert Daniel, Williams
John Paul Tyler
John J. Reeves
Washington Strict
Kendall Allen
Rockingham
Herbert Sydenatricker
Winchester
John ©. Copenhaver
Charles L. de Long
William Frank
Lawrence Albert van Desander
William ‘“B. Johmson
Memphis
William C. Sponangie
Charles L. de Lone
William L. Lawrence
J. P. Houck
Joint Finance Board
Farmer Dodson Hangs Self at Winchester Farm
Simon F. Dodson, a well known Winchester area farmer, died by hanging in his barn this evening after returning from work. Friends cite possible financial difficulties as a motive. he leaves a widow Susan Kauffman and four daughters. He was about fifty one years old.
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Winchester
Simon F. Dodson
Dodson
Norfolk fights sale of Craney Island by private parties
Norfolk officials oppose private efforts to purchase Craney Island. The city has long used the island as a detention site for contagious disease patients and will press federal authorities to block any disposition of the property.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Craney Island
Acquitted in Rockville Assault Case
In Rockville Circuit Court Mari Lewis Magruder, a Black man, was acquitted of assault with intent to murder after alibi testimony. The incident allegedly involved firing at his former sweetheart Sadie Daphne and her escort, wounding the woman in the leg.
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Rockville
Mari Lewis Magruder
Sadie Daphney
Magruder
Doomed Virginia killer midgets faces gallows after verdict
In Alexandria a jury convicts George Midgets alias William Johnson, colored, of first degree murder in the Smith case. Judge Bailey sentences him to be hanged May 25 after defense seeks Supreme Court appeal. Midgets protests innocence, claims companion Robinson wore the mustache. wife in custody. witnesses identify Midgets.
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Alexandery
Commonwealth of Virginia
George Midgets
Wiliam Jonson
Charles T. Smith
Barley
Robley D. “Brumback
Howard W. Smith
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
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Frederick Brooks
United States Marine Corps
Smith
Frank Robinson
Tucknon
Commonwealth
Brent
Berley
Nicholson
A. J. Pohl
Midgets
Man Rescued After Baltimore Line Suicide Attempt
William Freshie 18 of Belgir Road attempted to end his life by lying on a Baltimore and Ohio railroad track but was discovered by friends and police at the Northeastern station after writing a note to his sister. He was taken to jail briefly, repented, and was released with thanks to his rescuers.
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Platens
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Hartman
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Tafifoad Bank
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Dhearaeity
Sues Naval Paymaster Over Pay Envelope Slur
L. M. Thomas, blacksmith's helper, sues Harry H. Balthis paymaster United States DRY in a lower chancery court for 5000 dollars alleging slander. The complaint claims Balthis accused Thomas of receiving two pay envelopes instead of one and failing to return an extra envelope. The dispute centers on an alleged envelope attached to Thomas during the January payroll at the navy yard.
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Imad
Thomas
Hunter Killed While Squirrels Near Fairfax County
Special to The Washington Port Leesburg Va March 30 Harry Cunningham twenty six years old of Leesburg killed while hunting squirrels near Pleasant Valley Fairfax County He climbed a tree to saw off a branch the limb split and fell the severed portion penetrated his stomach and impaled him against the tree trunk He died within minutes He was unmarried.
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Leesburg
Harry Cunnioxham
Pleasant Vesley
Fairfax County
Warrenton Hunt Club Point to Point Entries in Warenton Va
Entry list for Warrenton Hunt Club Point to Point in Warrenton Virginia on March 30 with races including Warrenton Hunt Steeplechase and Open hunt events. Horses and riders listed include De La Poer with Tl. Evang, Aranvelle with H. Page, Lone Jack with SOM. Carter, Shamrock with owner, Lordling with J. Evans, and Outride with Lotta among others.
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Warrenton Hunt
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Ball player dies after cancer linked to baseball injury
William Kreigline of Hynaman Cumberland, Maryland, died today from a malignant growth traced to a blow on the head after being struck by a baseball during a game last summer. The bruise led to cancer, reported from Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Cumberland
William Kreigline
Joseph Kreigline
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Hooe Gains Ground In Loudoun County Canvass For Congress
Special to The Washington Fest Bluemont Va Mar 3 Upper Loudoun County follows the canvass of Col James C Hooe for the Democratic nomination for Congress He has lived in the county since birth and owns a well kept farm He taught school in the Jefferson district and says the district wants a man who understands needs and can secure quick recognition He cites Washington DC as a major market and laments high transport costs for Bluemont products He believes his acquaintance with public figures is an asset if elected and notes he and rivals share the Democratic label He asserts he is a Democrat and so are his competitors.
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James C. Hooe
Hove
Jefferson
Whitehall Farm
Congress
Washington
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Young Woman Finds Fiance Dead Before Wedding
Miss Mary Honechke of Chesterfield County near Petersburg had traveled to Garland Iowa to wed Charles St Junk when she reached his home to learn he had suddenly died on Wednesday. The groom remained detained at his business in Garland.
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Washington
Petersburg
Mary Honechke
Chesterfield County
Charles St .Junk
Garland
Iowa
Hearing Set on Goodwin Charges at Morganton School
Gov. Glenn ordered a hearing for April 15 on charges against Edward McKee Goodwin superintendent of the state school for deaf mutes at Morganton. Tillinghast had accused him of favoritism and misappropriation. state board exoneration overturned by attorney exceptions demanding a hearing. Fire at Thurmont store damages $6,000. locomotive spark cited as cause.
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Raleigh
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Gov. Glenn
Edward McKee Goodwin
Morganton
Tillinghast
Goodwin
State Board of Internal Improvements
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