Twenty Years For Slayer Tried After Seven Years
Grat M Walk is found guilty of second degree murder in the 1930s killing of Houston Childress, a Bristol colleague. Ten jurors favored first degree, but the verdict settled on second degree with a 20 year sentence. Walk, a fugitive for seven years, was captured in Idaho three months earlier. A defense motion for a new trial was denied and an appeal was anticipated.
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Grat M. Walk
Bristol
Seattle
Washington Post
Tenn
Houston Childress
Walk Wkully
Neilson
Walk
Childress
Coeur - Alene
Idahy
Howard
Girls Prevent Wreck Signal Lanterns Stop Train Near Norfolk
Special to the Washington Post Norfolk Virginia September 2. Miss May and Aileen Baker wrapped red veils around two lanterns to signal an approaching train on the Virginia Railway near their home in Norfolk County. They placed the signals to warn of a washed-out bridge, and within minutes the westbound train halted after the engineer spotted the red lanterns, preventing a disaster.
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Burnt Bridge
Washington Post
Norfolk
Missus May
Aileen Baker
Varginmtan
Norfolk County
Luich Achitn
Krlong Te Mae
Tal
Rom
Iienan
Man shoots wife in woods near Norfolk. 52 pellets strike victim
In Norfolk this afternoon, a man ambushed his wife and Robert Findley in a woodland near Seath, firing a double-barreled shotgun. Fifty-two shot struck Mrs Muller in the chest and shoulder, but she and others escaped serious injury. Miller reported the public safety incident to Justice of Peace Smith and sought warrants for the suspect Crikey Miller, who fled and had not been located late today.
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Paur
Hington
Norfolk
Robert Tfindley
Seath Sorfolk
Hiss
Miller
Muller
Miles
Fin Peas Smith
Hey Wate
Crikey Miler
Mate
Roosevelt Rally in Rochester Sparks Democratic Attacks
A heated Rochester convention scene features attacks on Murphy and party influence. Roosevelt supporters cite a New York Times description of the convention and push for Harry S. Truman in Albany. Hammond praises Taft and classifies insurgents into five groups, including progressives opposed to boss control and to a split from the GOP.
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Murphy
Rochester
New York Times
Woods
Democratic
Harry Stimson
Albany
Col Roosevelt
Hotel Astor
Taft
Hammond
John Hays Hammond
House of Representatives
Insurgente
You
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Stimson on Apology and Government Fees in New York
In New York on September 3 Henry N Stimson Republican candidate for governor defended his past ties with Elbert Root and work for corporations. He cited $59200 gross fees, noting his personal take of $25143.36 after assistants were paid, and said his public duties were not affected by private work.
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New York
Henry N. Stimson
United States
Elhn Root
Root
Ife
Stimson
Stimaon
Wickersham
Rliison
Tariff plank not T I s He Thinks He Made His Position as to Payne Law Clear in His Speech as Chairman
A political figure asserts his stance on tariff policy and Payne law in a formal address as chair. He stresses clarity of his position and commitments to legislative aims, signaling continuity with party goals.
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Payne Law
La Follette Not Alarmed By Illness Entering Wisconsin Campaign
Rochester Minn Sept 30 Senator Robert M La Follette arrived for medical consultation and is not in critical condition. Dr George Keenan of Madison said no operation is necessary now though improvement is slower than hoped. La Follette said he plans to enter the Wisconsin congressional campaign this fall if doctors agree a procedure is not needed.
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Wisconsin
Rochester
Minn
Robert M. la Follette
George Keenan
Madison
Saratoga
la Follette
COLLIER'S BRASS STOLEN Lifts Roosevelts Northward
Oyster Bay New York September 20 Representative Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati accompanies Colonel Roosevelt back to the city. He plans a luncheon for Nassau County Republican delegates but will not discuss politics at Sagamore Hill until after his Southern trip starting Thursday. Roosevelt criticizes the Des Moines News attack and states the State platform reflects party views not his own. His tariff stance and support for the tariff law are noted as he prepares a ten day tour through the South and Southwest beginning October 6. News items also note ship arrivals in New York, diplomatic examinations, and local club event plans.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Roosevelt
New York
Nassau County
Sagamore Hil
Col
Des Moines
Cummins
Saratoga
Col. Roosevelt
Bristol
Army Doctor Weds in Charlottesville Virginia
Army doctor H Clay Mike and Miss J Robertson wed in Charlottesville at Cloist Bpisenpalhureh with Rev Herts Ee Lee officiating. Best men included Dr Dinah McChiane and Dr R Malday joined by several local physicians. ushers Joan White Baton Lyons and others attended.
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Srertalt
Charlottesie Va
H. Clay Mi
F & GA
Vant
Meadows
Wiss Jenise Robertson
Gt &Kzaberg SN J
Tomget
Cloist Bpisenpalhureh
Herts Ee Lee
Pluzabeth White
Aloe
Joan White
Teutesmids
Dinah McChiane
Part Myer
As R Robert Malday
Fort Monroe
Biadiey Porten
Charlottesville
FF Webb Maddy
Fara County
Baton Lyons
Burrey Amtim Amhi AC Stone
Redress Sought Over Berlin Police Attack on Reporter
Ambassador Hill acting for the State Department asked Berlin’s foreign office for a full inquiry and proper redress after Frederick W. Wise of a New York paper was assaulted by police during coal strikers riots. Wise and three other reporters were injured as they watched from a motor car. The Berlin police president declined to discipline the officers, citing their breach of riot regulations, while regretting the trouble.
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Berlin
Ambassador Hill
State Department
Washington
Foreign Office
Frederick W. Wile
New York
Wise
Herr von Jagow
WILL NOT ELECT AUDITOR. Governor's Appointee to Serve Full Term
Wilmington Del Sept 30 A Superior court decision ends November election for State auditor. Gov Pennewitz appointment to fill the vacancy caused by Auditor Theodore F Clark's death will continue until after the 1912 election despite the two year term. The ruling follows constitutional provisions allowing appointment to extend to the second election when vacancy occurs within two months of an election.
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Delaware
Wilmington
Del
Superior Court
Pennewit
Theodore F. ‘Clark
Briggs Succeeds Murphy in New Jersey Republican State Committee
The New Jersey Republican State Committee named committeemen at large including former Gov. Franklin Murphy and former Gov. John W. Griggs along with U S Senator John Kean and Sheriff Frank H. Sommer. Frank O Briggs was elected chairman to succeed Murphy who resigned. The committee presented Murphy with a silver loving cup for his service. Vivian M Lewis, the party candidate for governor, attended the meeting.
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Vivian M. Lewis
Bishop Tuttle for Local Option In Prohibition Debate
Montgomery Mo Sept 30 Daniel S Tuttle presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church says state wide prohibition violates American principles and local option supports them He states he is opposed to statewide prohibition and in favor of local option Missouri voters will decide in November on the constitutional amendment seeking statewide prohibition
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Montgomery
Daniel_ S. Tuttle
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Missouri
Mrs Roxie Howl Acquitted in Nelson County Murder Case
In Lovingston Virginia on September 3, Roxie Howl was found not guilty of murdering her husband, a case that overlapped with John Moore who had been convicted. Moore faces possible electrocution if his bid for a new trial fails.
Church notices and services in Washington area October 2 1910
A long list of church services across Washington with details for St John’s Epiphany and St Andrew’s Episcopal churches, Mount Alban and nearby parishes. Includes sermon times, Holy Communion, Sunday Schools, choir performances by the Cathedral Open Air Choir and Marine Band detachment, and rectorial addresses. Also notes a church council dispute at Rehoboth Church involving Rev Dr Richards and long-time deacon Bray, ongoing with a decision pending.
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Episcopal
Mount St. Alban
Edward M. Parker
de D
New Hampshire
Cathedral
United States Marine Band
Nararir
Edward Stater Dunlap
R. H. Mokim
Wa. m
ST. Andrew's Protestant Episcopal Church
Sarmon
Church OF the Ascension
Magsachu- Wells Avenue
Twelth Street
J. Henning Nelma
Church OF the Covenant
Connecticut Avenue
Charles Wood
Stuart Bready
RD Angus
Peck Memorial Chapel
Paater
Parter
Unity
Christian Endeavor Service
P. m. Sprrementegeperde
New York Avenue
Radcliff
International Prison Reform Association
New Willard
Gal Pugmire
Eiml
Canadian Salvation Army
Prision Reform Conference
Ounton-Temp! Memorial Church
Fourteenth End Rutreste
Charles Everest Granger
Chris- Han
John Marshall Pisce and
Catreet
John Reid Ghannon
Metropolitan Bible
Epworth League
M. Eb.hu
E. Mez Swemn
Washington
Bo’ Lock
Unitarian
ALL Souls’ Church
Corner Fourteenth
Hyland
Kirk
Sents
Evangelical Christian Science
Evangelical Christian Boianch
Pythian Temple
Ninth Street
Oliver C Sabin
Sabin
Tifa
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Fifteenth
R Streets
Colorado Building
THE
People's Church
William M. Coleman
Feud in church as Deacon Bray accuses Pastor Richards
Conflict at Rehoboth Baptist Church pits Rev. John Richards against Deacon Georges Bray after charges were aired at a District council meeting attended by hundreds from 40 Baptist churches in the District and Maryland. Speeches filled the packed church with divided factions forming among long standing followers.
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Deacon Bray
Pastor Richards
T Congregation of
Rehoboth
Maryland
Supparsons
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Roman Automobile Co
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