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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1911

Page

3

Bodies Freed From Poison In Deaths Of Two Sisters

Annapolis Md May 6 after a thorough examination chemists Penniman and Brown of Baltimore found no sign of foul play in the deaths of Mrs Dora Whitt and Miss Shores sisters who disappeared from Annapolis in April and whose bodies were found in Spe Creek They report no poison or narcotic and the case may hinge on death by accident or self harm. Naval engineers class to graduate at Annapolis May 11 includes Lt Comdr W Tard and 1 Lieuts Briner Davie Fisher Robunson Cox Church with attendees Taft and others at the Naval Academy event.

Washington Post Annapolis Messrs Penniman and Brown Baltimore Dora Whitt Wise Aliee Shoree Anngpolis Spe Creek Eral Naval Engineers School of Marine Engineering Naval Academy Livut W & Tard Briner S HR Davie Richardson Whitten JO Fisher Vo Robunson O Lo Cox

Trial delays and a divorce ruling amid a string of tragedies

In Wheeling West Virginia on May 6 prosecutors moved to postpone the second trial of Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk to September 1, signaling the charge will not be pressed and suggesting John Schenk will win his divorce suit. Reports from Baltimore and Fairmont recount a man’s suicide after jealousy, a girl’s murder by a sweetheart, and a glass plant death.

Wheeling W. Va Laura Farnsworth Schenk Handlan Spertat Washington Post Lairay Cora Tunno Fitzhugh Fairmont George Dehaunt

Anniversary Sale of Lace and Net at Ward Store

Immense range of new patterns in French and German productions priced at 8c 10c and 1c. Matched sets in cream and ecru finest net grounds with dots flowers and fig designs. Yard goods and run over laces in white. sales include 7ic and $1.00 tres. Noted as best offerings in Val Laces Oriental collection.

Ward

Roanoke Mayor Cutchin News Chooses Civic Club Issue

Special to The Washington Post from Roanoke Virginia reports Mayor Joe H Cutchin under graft charges faced a setback as the Roanoke Civic Betterment Club withdrew an invitation to deliver a welcome at the State Federation of Women's Clubs meeting on May 9 citing existing circumstances. The mayor reportedly declined to issue a traditional cleaning day proclamation.

Washington Post Roanoke Joe H. Cutchin Roanoke Civic Betterment Club State Federation of Women’s Clubs

Norfolk 8000 May Vote In Senatorial Primary

In Norfolk Virginia nearly 8000 men are qualified to vote in the upcoming senatorial primary and general election this September and November, about 3000 more than last year. Independent Democrats urged tax payments as the last chance to qualify, signaling a likely record vote in the Norfolk area.

Washington Post Norfolk Martin

Court Clears Mrs Ormsby in Custody Case

Petersburg Virginia May 6 former husband George Ormsby who charged Mrs Ormsby with using forged documents in custody proceedings was rebuked by Commonwealth's Attorney Mann as the case opened before Justice Dimmer Mrs Ormsby was dismissed and Ormsby urged to pursue the Washington court for proof Justice Pumme advised taking the appeal to Washington courts and possible civil action Ends Life Under Locomotive Wheels Charleston WV May 6 William Cook 31 years old committed suicide by stepping in front of a locomotive following domestic trouble with no emotion or apparent motive stated

Gery Washington Court Washington Post Petersburg George Ormsby Commonwealth Mann Dimmer Toda Ormsby At_torney Mann Hiss District of Columbia Court Justice Pumme Washington Courts Charleston BW Va William Cook Burnwell Romeaelf Bile Nea Wanerot Aishea

THINK GIRL WAS MURDERED IN RURAL GYPSY CAMP

Bluefield West Virginia May 6 What appears a murder case emerged as investigators found a skull in a gypsy camp on the town’s outskirts. The girl with long black hair is identified, police hold several suspects but hunt a man named Hangire Tulov who fled. A striped dress was discovered at the camp.

Bluefield W. Va Hangire Tulov

Mann on Immortality: Heaven Grants Identity and Power

Richmond May governor Mann asserts in a statement that the soul retains its identity after death. He argues the higher life provides greater powers that either appear at once or develop gradually. He contends Heaven will enhance social capacity and recognition of the Savior’s blood and sacrifice.

Richmond May William Hodges Mann Heaven Earth

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