McCue Sentenced to Death in Virginia Court
J Samuel McCue, found guilty of murdering his wife, was sentenced by Judge Morris to be hanged January 20. The court denied a new trial and an appeal will be taken. McCue showed composure, declaring innocence, as the judge noted the jury’s impartial verdict and explained the death sentence to be carried out with confinement until execution.
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Morris
McCue
Washington Post
Charlottesville
J. Samuel McCue
Court of Appeals
Coleman
Virginia Weddings in Various Virginia Towns
Richmond and nearby towns report a series of weddings on November 9 as Miss Verna Estelle Tucker wed R A Suetaworth of Washington J C Richmond Navy. Miss Elle G Brooks married Elmo C Pacrish of Louisa County. Miss Fannie Hubbard wed W A Cook's cousin Harriman. Milas Dora May Simmons wed William P Holloway with maid of honor Nellie Simmons. Miss Nannie Slater wed Mr. Herring. W Miller Fletcher and Emily Gordan Smith tied at Spring Garden near Winchester. Josie A Haddox became Mrs J Mack Noonan in Winchester. Miss Mary Barksdale wed John Mason Gregory in Richmond. Miss Bessie Mastin Washington wed Thomas Withers Boxas in Oak Grove. Miss Margaret Taylor Wileen wed Lieut. Higward Spencer Douglas in Norfolk.
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Richmond
Verna Estelle Tucker Wen
R.A. Suetaworth
Washington
J. C
Navy
Elle G. Brooks
W. D. Brooks
Elmo C. Pacrish
Louisa County
Petersburg
C. L. Uarper
Fannie Hubbard
Crewe
W. A. Cook
Wiliam
White
Harrisonburg
Ir. Herring
Maryland
Winchester
W. Miller Fletcher
Emily Gordan Smith
Hubert Gordan Smith
Scotland
Spring Gardene
George 3. Howers
Ghiua
Julian Broaddax
Herryville
Russ Nancie Ritter
Eliza Haddux
Lindeva
Baltimore
Mary Grauian Barksdale
John Mason Micedy Gregory
Qerava Kptscupel
Brs
L. BR
A. S. Lanier
Irving E. Campbell
Frank Gregory
Oxford
Shepherd Strudwies
Hillsboro
Charles E Williams
Norfolk
Taylor Jackson
Buydten
Groat
Chasavin
Oak Grove
St. Peter'a Thurch
Bessie Mastin Washington
Thomas Withers Boxas
Willie Wirt
Ushera
Richard Washington
Washingter
D. C
Mesara
Wille
Tayloe Washington
William Latani
Edward and
Bladen Tayloe
Rice Hoor
King George County
George Taster
Westmoreland
Fannie Washington
Lloyd Waakingt
Chicago
Wirt Washington
William C. Latant
Cal. Haber J. Washington
Westmoreland County
Hev
Thomas H. Soges
Virginia Methodial Church
Sirs. Borge
King George
Margaret Taylor Wileen
Higward Spencer Douglas
Franklin
Norfolk Couple Weds at St Luke s Hps Church in Norfolk
The wedding in Norfolk featured Rev W Harr officiating at St Luke s Hps Church. Best man Capt Jaman Breckenridge U S M C maid of honor Miss Abbie Wilson sister of the bride. Bridesmaids included Disse Riddick Suffolk Sarah Garther Baltimore Nellie Little Ethel Hardy Emily Wilson Ruth Wilson Norfolk Julia Bidgood Richmond. Groomsmen in dress cavalry uniforms included Walter D. Sharp USN Lieut Block USN Lieut Henry Baker USN Lieut F L Sadox USN Lieut B F Hutchinson USN Lieut J F Marshall USN Lieut John Combes USN Lieut Edward McCauley USN. Ushers were Robert Pegram Percy Jones A B Schwarzkopf John Berkey Frank Willcox Garnett Jordan all of Norfolk. Couple departed by tug to Old Point Chamberlin for honeymoon.
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Ruth Wilson
Norfolk
Julia Bidgood
Richmond
Walter D. Sharp
Block
Henry Baker
Dieut
Sadox
US. N
B. F. Hutchinson
Old Point
Chamberlin
Richmond Officials Fined In City Election Case
In Washington Post clipping from Richmond Virginia November 9 councilman John Lynch and Police Commissioner W D Duke were arraigned in police court for violating a city ordinance by serving on state and city Democratic committees. Police Justice Crutchfield fined each ten dollars and an appeal to Hastings Court was taken to challenge the ordinance legality affecting numerous citizens.
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Washington Post
Richmond
John Lynch
W. D. Duke
Crutchfield
Hastings Court
Endymon Libeled Over Ship Collision Damages
The schooner Endymon owned by George Lauder Jr a New York yachtsman was libeled for 5000 dollars to cover damages claimed by Capt Walter N Marshall of the tug Sallie. The collision occurred last October near Newport News where guards were placed to prevent the Endymon from leaving until the case is settled in United States Court. Marshall says he was assaulted by Endymon crew and confined to bed after the incident.
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Washington
Worfolk
Endymon
George Lauder, Jr
New Yorker
New York Yacht Club
Walter N. Marshall
Sallie
Newport News
Marshal Gray
United States
Endyman
Marshal
Marshall
Seaman Bled to Death on Prairie in Hampton Roads
Special to The Washington Moat Newport News November 9 William Polk a seaman on the auxiliary cruiser Prairie attached to the training ship squadron in Hampton Roads bled to death after he cut a bar of soap in two with a knife and the blade pierced his leg severing arteries He was found dying and only able to recount the accident before losing consciousness Polk was a native of Taylorville Kentucky.
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Washington Moat
Newport News
William Polk
Prairie
Hampton Roads
Polk
Vayloraville, Ky
Montgomery County Returns Show Parker Leads in Votes
Returns from Montgomery County thirteen districts show Parker leading with 406 plurality and Johnston by 417, a Democratic gain over four years ago. About half the registered voters participated. Republican losses were noted as many tickets were rejected under the simple ballot system.
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Washington Post
Rockylile
Montgomery County
Parker
Johnston
Congress
Laytonsylle
Roosevelt
Pearce
Clarksburg
Poulesville
Rockville
Pearre
Colesville
Johonston
Darnegtown
Betesda
Olney
Jongston
Gaithersburg
Jonson
Barnesville
Damascus
Wheaton
Rixey
Fredericksburg
Spottsylvania
Jones
Caroline County
King George County
Stafford County
Orange County
Warrenton
Fauquier County
Howard
Lexington
Rockbridge
Flood
Revercomb
Buena Vista
East Radford
Hoge
McKinley
Radford
Glass
Paresis Strikes Aberdeen Youth Found Wandering
A young man was found wandering near Fredericksburg in shirtsleeves and bareheaded. He gave his name as Walter Wade Hampton Rowe of Aberdeen Maryland. His father Dr. W B Rowe was notified and plans to come for him. The youth is reported to be suffering with paresis.
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Washington Post
Fredericksburg
Walter Wade Hampton Rowe
Aberdeen
W. B. Rowe
The Value of Charcoal as a Health Remedy
A Buffalo physician advocates Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for gas in the stomach and bowels, purifying breath and complexion, and improving overall health. The lozenges, made from willow charcoal and honey, cost twenty five cents a box and are sold in drug stores.
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Stuart
Buffalo
Slemp Wins Virginia Ninth District by 3000 Votes
Bristol to Richmond dispatch reports Slemp-Wise carried the Ninth by about 3000, with figures showing Slemp's total 3277 to Wysor 404 across multiple counties and towns. Democratic reactions in Virginia point to potential party realignments and a possible new national party formation.
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Slemp
Allan
Virginia
New National Party
Snepial
Washington Post
Bristol
Tenn
Bland County
Wise
Tazewell
Washington
Russell
Beott
Lee
Dickenson
Buchanan
Wythe
Smythe
Wysor-Giles
Craig
City of
Richmond
Jesult
J. Taylor Ellyson
Montague
New York
Parker
John Lamb
Edgar Allan, Jr
George A. Hanson
Internal Revenue
United States Marshal
Boy Kills His Mother in Virginia Gun Accident
In Luray Virginia on November 3 Bud Stroop fourteen-year-old son of Charles Stroop living near Alma accidentally discharged a firearm at home after returning from hunting. The bird shot struck Mrs Stroop in the neck and her head was blown off as the load traveled upward killing her instantly. She is mother to a large family.
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Washington Post
Fredericksburg
Bettis G. Woodford
William A. Gordon
Orange County
Miss Woodford
Gen. Woodford
Virginia
Luray
Bud” Stroop
Charles Stroop
Alma
Stroop
Alexandria Council Deliberates Over Health Salaries and Street Projects
The Alexandria city council held a brief semi monthly session with lively debate over a Cochran resolution to fund salaries for the board of health. Other actions included allocating 995 to the Columbia ice engine house addition, approving 425 plus 175 for sewer work, and allocating funds for street paving and a granolithic surround for Peabody School. The session also covered a sale delay on the electric franchise, hose purchases for the fire department, and the re election of four school trustees. A light moment came when Hill arrived late and loudly shouted here during votes.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Columbia Ice
Henry Street
Duke Street
Patrick and
Wolfe Streets
North Patrick Street
Belle Pre Bottle Company
Spinks
Snowden
C. F. Thompson
Bryan
Strauss
Peabody School
Western Union Telegraph Company
Silking Street
Court of Appeals
Cochran
Board of Health
Council
Office of Health Officer
Uhier
Committee On Finance and Public Property
Marshall
Mr. Snowden
Char
Mr. Marshall
Chief Petty
Uhler
Board of Aldermen
Messrs. L. Stabler
A. H. Thomson
W. J. Boothe
W. M. Smith
Hill
Corporation Court
Bailey
Julian
Mildred Burns
Mahala Cook
K. Kemper
Sale
Virginia Hite
Virginia K. Wharton
J. M. Johnson
Alexandria Athletic Association
Fort Myer
Alexandrians
Rhode Island Avenue
Campaign Liquor Responsible for Death in Cumberland Valley
Cumberland Md Nov 9 Frank Deremer became a casualty after a wagon accident while returning from Bedford with two companions. They failed to realize his serious injuries and continued home. Alcoholic campaign beverages were cited as indirectly responsible for the death.
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Cumberland Valley
Washington Post
Cumberland
Frank Deremer
Bedford
Deremer
Gave His Life for Another in Philadelphia Robbery
Philadelphia watchman John Kerr aged forty two was killed yesterday while trying to save a fellow worker from murder. Robberies occurred as David Rikle encountered two youths robbing freight cars. Kerr jumped between the assailant and the clerk, a ball struck Kerr fatally. robbers escaped. Also reports Tug Warnick boiler explosion in Detroit killed Clarence Corey and scalded two others. War nurses meet in St. Louis. next convention in Washington. Anthracite miners seek 7 percent wage rise. work train wreck in Clinton injures twenty five. three workmen die on Steubenville bridge accident.
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Philadelphia
John Kerr
Pennsylvania Sweep and Smelting
David Rikle
Kerr
Hikie
Detroit
Mich
Warnick
Toledo
Great Lakes Engineering Works
Ecorse
Clarence Corey
Louis Varin
George Morse
Corey
Varin
Morse
Clinton
Ind
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
John Blot
Impressive funeral for Archbishop William H Elder
Cincinnati mourns as Archbishop William H Elder is laid to rest at St Peter's Cathedral in a grand ceremony. Cardinal Gibbons presided with five solemn absolutions while clergy and thousands from across the region attended, marking a historic Catholic service in the United States.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
William H. Elder
St. Peter’s
America
United States
St. Peter's
Cardinal James Gibbons
Cardinal Gibbons
Moeller
Schoenhoeft
W. G
August Quatman
Wiliam Hickey
John J. Keane
Dubuque
Town
Rome
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