Motive in McCue Case Verdict Expected
The McCue murder trial in Charlottesville is near a verdict with jurors likely to convict on first or second degree murder. Capt Ker and J T Coleman argue seven inconsistent statements point to guilt while disputing the burglar theory as implausible.
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Systematic business man acquitted after trial
Trial findings depict the accused as a disciplined businessman. City Sergeant Rogers repeatedly serves civil process, pursuing the prisoner between jail visits with his keeper and an accompanying policeman.
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TAZEWELL HOTEL BURNED IN SW Virginia Fire
Special to The Washington Firm Tazewell Virginia November 3 The Central Hotel one of the oldest line hotels in Southwest Virginia was nearly totally destroyed by fire last night at ten o clock. No lives were lost as guests had retired. About twenty boarders lost personal effects. Miss Weinman Winchester Va suffered the greatest loss about 600 in money and valuables. L P Huffman sustained a leg injury believed broken. Loss about 310,000 with 5,700 insurance. County jail prisoners were liberated and most returned to surrender. One inmate saved the jail from fire by reaching the top where firefighters could not reach.
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Registration Cases. Peters Right to Vote Sustained
Washington Post reports Judge James B. Henderson in Rockville Maryland sustained Peter Arthur a Washington lawyer and clubman on a registration appeal finding no removal from the state. Professor William Taylor Thorn lost eligibility for two homes but failed to file intent to return. Richard T. Butler and Henry H. Lyman were enrolled for Potomac and Wheaton districts.
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Washington
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Democrats Bet on Virginia Delegation Solid
Democrats in Virginia wager even money that the state will send a solid congressional delegation, with nine Democrats and one Republican in place, as election dynamics shift amid constitutional changes. reports note potential surprises from party leaders and heightened campaigning across districts.
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Reservoir not condemned after fatal Winston flood
Nine people died when the Winston reservoir collapsed and eight injured will recover. The city provides homes for those with destroyed property and tents for shelter while debris is cleared. Mayor Eaton denies any condemnation, noting a minor wall leak, while the city pledges to replace damaged houses or pay cash, with total building losses under $2,000.
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A. L. Stevenson
Martin Peoples
Murdered Man Identified at Newport News
John Gardner died at Newport News Hospital from a saloon fight blow and has been identified as the brother of Frank Campbell of Philadelphia. Campbell will claim the body and have it exhumed for interment in Philadelphia. No murderer identified. Gardner had disappeared from Philadelphia seven years ago.
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Newport News
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Frank Campbell
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Peace Declared Thirty Years War Noted Miracle Food
A Danville man credits Grape-Nuts with curing a 30 year stomach illness and heart pains. After a two week trial he gained strength and weight, reporting improved nerves and memory. He and his family now rely on Grape-Nuts, consuming six boxes weekly, and praise the product from Postum Co Battie Creek Mich. Look for the booklet Read to Wellville in each package.
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Virginia Weddings Fold in RichmondArea Couples and Past Relations
Virginia wedding notices from Richmond Leesburg Fredericksburg and surrounding towns report multiple marriages. Notables include Jolo Frank Fwig marrying Frances R Harwood. Mayme Butler Wright wed Melville Garland Wright at St Margaret's Chapel Ruther Glen. Ethel McCloy and Alexis Fitzhugh wed at Clay Street Methodist Church. Charles W Abel and Clera Jeanette Tribby married near Neersville. Burwell Ware and Pearl Gacnett Handl wed in Rappahannock Christian Church with detailed bridal party roles and a bridal trip north.
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Baltimore
Frances R. Harwood
West Virginia
Misa Mayme Butler Wright
Ruther Glen
Carolina County
Melville Garland Wright
St Margaret's Chapel
Ethel McCloy
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FE. M. Ware, Jr
Charles Sale
Lamar Maury
Deane Hundley
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Larkin Anderson
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Impostor Posing as Asquith Dies in North Carolina
Special to The Washington Tribune Newport News Va Nov 3 Cablegrams from London reveal an Englishman posing as Charles A Asquith a wealthy cotton broker and cousin to former home secretary H H Asquith who died of consumption at Asheville NC last Friday The imposter traveled to the city stayed at a local hotel borrowed money and cultivated local connections including J G Hunter Lloyds surveyor He claimed to be examining cotton conditions and later died in Asheville Surgeon Dr G B Newby was with him The real H H Asquith denied any knowledge of the deceased and authorities ordered the body interred in Asheville The man was about fifty and described as refined cultured and debonair
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Asherville
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Charniey
Strike at Baltimore Paralyzes Burns District Construction
In Baltimore on November 3 a strike by rival unions the National Order of Steam Fitters and the United Plumbers Association halted operations in the burned district. Both sides ordered workers out affecting sky scrapers and other buildings as the feud over control escalated expected to stop all plumbing and gas fitting work by morning.
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Anonymous liquor violations loom at Portsmouth social clubs
At the Hastings Court opening, Judge Crocker urged reporting violations of the Sunday squat law. The grand jury was asked to inspect six Portsmouth clubs. information about the Seaboard Social Club prompted a summons for C W Dearbody to produce club records.
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Virginia Obituary Roundup From Charlottesville to Petersburg
Charlottesville and surrounding towns report a series of deaths from Nov 3. Mrs Annie Fishburne of Charlottesville dies after a long illness. William A Hines of Pennsylvania County passes after paralysis. WV L Garrett former Rocky Mount delegate and mayor dies. J M Yount aged 33 dies at his brother’s home. Thomas Rogers of Hamilton dies from paralysis and Brights disease at 65. Mrs Mattie Todd of Staunton dies of typhoid fever at 48. Susan Gouldman widow of ex mayor Gouldman dies at 68. John G Proctor former Clyde Steamship agent dies aged ? . Mrs Hannah Aronhime dies at 47, a noted church member and merchant. Freeman W Jones of Petersburg dies after long illness. Civil War veteran with six children survives.
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Marines Guard Dry Dock Threats In Norfolk Yard
Extra marines patrol the partly built 2 million dollar dry dock at Norfolk Navy Yard amid threats from Italian workers discharged by J C Rodgere Construction. Authorities report no attacks yet as guards surround the site and maintain quiet.
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Bandits Captured After Shootout in Ohio
In a dawn chase by Bridgeport Ohio police led by Mayor Jenkins and Chief Thompson, four alleged robbers from Martins Ferry Bellaire Niles and Uhrichsville were arrested near Barton Ohio after a gunfight while fleeing from a post office robbery. Stolen items included nitro glycerin and burglar tools. prisoners were jailed at St. Clairsville.
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Chinese reformer shot in Chinatown amid street siege
Mack Duck, a leading reform figure in New York's Chinese community, was shot in Pell Street as he passed by. A suspect, Lee Sing, was captured while being escorted to a patrol box, triggering a tense standoff with three armed Chinamen demanding the suspect's release. Reserves arrived, the attackers fled, and Duck had previously been acquitted of a prior murder.
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Mother's touch helps cure child with Cuticura aids
Mrs Helena Rath of New York describes a severe baby rash that spread over Charlie’s face neck and back. After using Cuticura Ointment and Soap, the sores dried up and Charlie recovered, with the mother urging others to publish her account to help suffering babies.
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Birthday of the Mikado Observed with Imperial Review in Tokyo
Japan marks the Emperor's birthday with nationwide celebrations. In Tokyo the Emperor reviewed the fleet and Imperial Guards, hosted a palace luncheon for officials and diplomats, and urged closer ties among nations. Crown Prince and British intelligence official Sir William Nicholson attended the event.
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Japan Day at St Louis Celebrates Emperor's Birthday
More than 400 Japanese residents and expo participants met in the national gardens in St Louis to celebrate Japan Day. S speeches and songs in Japanese, tea, and dancing followed a cablegram to Tokyo. S Sube sequent luncheon for 1,500 guests included World’s Fair and foreign commission members.
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Pope Pius Improves Health Discusses Affairs with Cardinal Del Val
In Rome on November 3 Pope Pius has largely recovered his health though his foot is still swollen. He walked in his apartment and remained indoors. He spent much of the day at work and in discussions with Cardinal Merry del Val, the papal secretary of state.
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Liberals Retain Seat In West Monmouth Bye-Election
London November 3 The bye election to fill the Vernon-Harcourt vacancy in the House of Commons resulted in Liberal and Laborite Thomas Richards winning with 7 995 votes while tariff reformer Sir John Cockburn received 3 360 votes. The Baltimore and Return line notes 81.25 with Pennsylvania Railroad service every Saturday and Sunday except the Congressional Limited.
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Liberals Retain Seat as Cockburn Tops Conservative Vote
The Liberals retained the seat while Cockburn polled nearly twice the votes any previous Conservative candidate had achieved in the constituency, signaling a strong performance amid the election results.
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Wales in Good Health Declared by Physician
London reports deny alarmist U S claims about the Prince of Wales health. Sir Francis Laking says the rumor is unworthy of notice and Sir Arthur Bigge states the prince is in excellent health with no plans for a sea voyage.
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Jewish Riot Trial Progress In Gomel Russia
In Gomel a Russian court reports that over the past ten days only about one tenth of prosecutors witnesses have been heard in the September 1903 riot case. Jewish defense counsel seeks to overthrow the indictment amid lengthy cross examinations and clashes with the bench. M Sham akofmi, a renowned Moscow lawyer, defends the Christians with fe. The court recessed until Saturday.
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Street Car Jumped Track In Massachusetts Parade Crowd
A Boston and Northern line street car carrying about eighty passengers from Lawrence to Salem jumped the track at Carneys Corner and overturned. Twelve were seriously injured, one probably fatally, with Richard V Floyd of Middleton among the gravely hurt. The crash occurred after a Republican parade, injuring many from two campaign organizations.
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Diamond Dealers Indicted Over Lottery Scheme
Federal grand jury charged three officers of the Preferred Mercantile Company Boston with sending letters about a lottery through the mails. Indicted are George E Stillings president Guy A Stillings secretary treasurer and John F Kinsely Massachusetts agent. Sully Hearing Postponed in New York bankruptcy hearing after firm Dantel J Bully Co creditors dispute over withdrawal of objections.
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Knight of St. Philip's to be consecrated bishop of Cuba
The Dean of St. Phillip's Episcopal Cathedral in this city, Atmius Knight, has accepted election as bishop to Cuba. He was chosen at the general conference in Boston and his consecration will be held at a later date.
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