Two Hangs in Virginia Assassination Trial Report
An account of a moonshiner gang in Chesterfield County Virginia leading to the execution by hanging of William Harris a colored man for an assault on his employer s daughter. The scene describes the murder attempt and the subsequent legal proceedings with judge s remarks about the condemned man and the regional pursuit of the others involved.
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Wiliam Harris
Chesterfield
Orole
Ferew
Nak
Milliam
Harry Duted
Chester
Atlan
Harris
Simeon
Ben
Oh Father
Man Charged After Attempted Throat Cut Incident
An incident described as a violent act involved a man who attempted to cut his throat. The detainee, identified as Tomtom Gennes, faced charges related to the attack and related disturbances. Details include prior drinking issues and a period of detention, with investigations continuing into the motive and circumstances surrounding the event.
McClary Case: Baltimore Attorney Convicted in Federal Court
Anthony Comstock announces the conviction of Baltimore attorney Jim y Mi Gets-Fyerett rv Clune ih Attermey arrested on a warrant by Utiay Com tech Of New Vath. The defendant pleaded guilty to charges of moral crimes and was sentenced at the federal court in the Lauted. The plea of guilty was entered by the court and a term of imprisonment was imposed. The studio location cited was 71 West Sart tam street where the accused ran a photo Arph studio.
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Jim Y Mi
Fyerett
Rv Clune
Utiay
New Vath
Ec Sr
Sete Morets
Wovellis
Arint
Jory Mofins
Sude
West Sart
Tam Stret
Prin
McHir
Richmond Aldermen Move to Revoke Bell Telephone Charter
Richmond aldermen announce intent to revoke the Bell Telephone Company charter at the next meeting. A special committee is named to study the matter amid claims of mismanagement and insufficient service.
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Richmond
Bell Telephone Company
Soutern
Bell
Windy Aldermin
Hennett
Aleme
Ve Corporation Tax
Tullea
Tullea To Hh Thy Publicwelefactory Service | Pvnnett de Ares
Funeral of Montgomery Clagett Led Local Obituary
The Washington Post reports the funeral of Montgomery Clagett, a prominent Montgomery County figure, held at a church near his son Dunbar Clagett in Westsailor. Clergy conducted the service, with pallbearers listed and interment at a local cemetery.
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Montgomery Clagett
Washington Post
Miritgomen Crgett
Montgomers County
Dunbar Clagett
Wxesailr
Olin
Vespeacer
CG Jones
John Stott
Virginia Weddings Ad Brings Pattie Pulanki Tale
A Virginia wedding notice describes Pattie Pulanki as marrying near Marion in Polk County with details of attendees and the ceremony. The groom’s family links to Norfolk and Western, and the service was conducted by Rev. Suthernad with the bride’s uncle Finstein officiating in Bast Radferd.
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Polaski
Pulanki
Marion
Neuthern Matihay Wiley Hewigeer
Stees Cormerly
Norfolk
Norfolk and Wevten
Bast Pittord
Han Othe
We TG
Finstein
Bast Radferd
Revih Suthernad
Jury Holds Postmasters In Federal Case
The Federal grand jury in Baltimore presents Samuel AB Young Boonsboro postmaster for soliciting subscriptions for political purposes and allegedly extorting a campaign contribution. George Dauman Armiger postmaster faces charges of diverting 585 from the money order fund. John W Benjamin Cablt John Mad is indicted for mailing obscene material to Mrs. Cardale of Gaithersburg on June 18.
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Weabington Fou
Baltimore
Federal Grand Jury
Samuel AB Young
Boonsboro
Washington County
Frank
Wits
Boonsboro Allice
Young
George Dauman
Armiger Md
John W Benjamin
Cablt
John Mad
Benjamin
Thomas Cardale
Washt Post horse show rattled by fall at Hagerstown fair
Mrs Henderson of Millwood Virginia was thrown from a horse while taking a hurdle at the Hagerstown fair day a crowd of about 1000 watched the final races and horse show incidents including pickpocketing at the midway and a few arrests marred the event.
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Yost
Cook
W Seibert Gon
David Seibert
Clear Sprint
Fair Stounds
John Glenn
George B Stonebraker
Clayton Houpt
Myers Die
Otto King
Boonesboro
Pune Banta
Shatter Dawson
Mie
Patchen
Dhison
Mardall Ande von
Noi Saaee
Graham Davina
Gesond Olvinson
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Jackson
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Troy
Siangotla
MeSherrin
Ioan
Garamgh
Benning Broce
Nezasd” Malin
Ulosdenen
Tme
Treat Cestyen & Son
Mageratnyn
Rivehew “Hlagerstown (Or Charles Andsnes
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Obert
sCoogle Magerstown Accoud
Mavi Kemer
Hagerstewn
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Eisanburg
Apsond
Garber Garber Ind Sielvias
Dune
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Hagesstown
Jesub
Suscend
Mi Dini Johmeen Warrenton
Ihina Garver Yen
Mrs Henderson
Millwood
Luray Man Edward Knott Ends His Life With Gun
Edward Knott of Lura shot himself after returning home from work at the Tray Twnnery. He was about forty, left a widow and four children. He had earlier helped bury a neighbor who died by suicide. Special to The Washington Post.
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Washington Post
Laravia
Edward Knott
Lura
Knott
Obituary of Dr Jona Crawley of Dinidle County Virginia
Petersburg news reports the death on his farm of renowned Dinidle County physician Dr Jona Crawley aged about thirty years. He was a native of Braneeick County and recently related to Crawley, Danes. He died after an illness and is survived by his wife and sister.
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Jona
Dinidle
Crawley
Braneeick
Aoversteanafon
Three Dead in Wreck as Brakeman Held Responsible
Greensboro NC Oct 18 Special to The Washington Port A northbound Southern Railway train No 84 crashed into a freight train near Rudd six miles north of Greensboro. Three killed and over thirty injured. Brakeman Leonard, blamed for leaving a switch open, disappeared. Passenger train plowed into freight at high speed. both engines and three coaches wrecked. Multiple named victims listed with injuries. extensive damage to cars and rail cars.
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Greensboro
Southern Railway
Rudd
Sbroady
Galenskle
Richmond
Shanes
Reldaville
F Lomis
Reidaville
Luth Chance
Reidsville
Wittama
Reidavile
PJ Jordan
Washington DC
Westminster
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Mes
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Tate Mones
Darlington
Keen
Danville
Valrutus
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Lillie de Sauze
Columbia
Gibson
Danving
Benton Greensboro
Clayton Damile
Daniels
Binghamton NY
William
Vangin
Danville Va
Newon Keck Damille Va
Anne
Danvile Va
Burt Miss
Ruth Crawley
Jankle
AM Griggs
Portsmouth
Dillard
Lynchburg Va
Gwens Lynchburg Va
Danilis
W Anderson
Charles Z Holton
Walter Dick
Glize
Chakintte
Leonard
Ugbl
Sure Midgets Will Lose Case in Let ter Hearing in Richmond
Attorney General Anderson informs Samuel G Brent that the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will likely deny the writ of error in the George Midgets case. The murder conviction tied to Charles T Smith in 1906 could lead to resentencing if the writ is dismissed, with hearings set for November 5 in Richmond.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandra Va
Commonwealth
Samuel G Brent
Alexandria
Wiliam A Anderson
Supreme Court of Appeals of
Virginia
George Midgets
Wiliam Johnson
Charles T Smith
Thin City
Richmond
Dldreta
Fredericksburg
Anderson
Brent
Howard W Smith
Robley D Brumback
Court of Aeneals
Corporation Court
Ity
Showmen Sent to Fail in Hagerstown Fair Shootings
In Hagerstown Maryland Nebraska Bill’s wife Nebraska Bill’s wife accused of firing a shot that wounded Mrs Harvey Stover at the fair grounds. Preliminary inquiry opened by State’s Attorney Long with two witnesses expected to testify. Justice Hoffman deferred decision and several others were tried and sentenced for resisting officers and related charges.
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Nebraska
Frank Whitney
Gus Milter
Edward Howard
Ernest Barbon
H “Allen
Bill
Sity
Jal
Stover
Episcopal deputies clash over Bible version and canons
In Washington DC the Episcopal Church convention faced deep divisions as deputies rejected recognizing the revised Bible and kept the authorized version as standard. Debate touched on calling the Bible the word of God, church canon formation, and leadership appointments for missions.
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Episcopal
Washington Post
Wilmer
Georgia
Protestant Episcopal Church
Seasion
Edward Jennings
Trenton N J
Western
Colorado
House of Bishops
Rowe
Alaska
Wester Colorado
House In Executive Council
Knight
Vishurs
Calisch
Beth Anabox
Ins
House of Deputies
Dr Parks
New York
Board of Missions
George P Thomas
Pennsylvania
Treasier
Arthur S Loy
Spooks Were Girls Frighten Wheeling Women In Night Robberies
Misses Jennie Mary and Catherine Henry sisters ages eight ten and fourteen wore male attire to prowl dark streets in Wheeling West Virginia for ten days terrifying South Side residents. They claimed they were merely enjoying pre Halloween pranks. Special to The Washington Post. Annapolis Maryland Willam Grischel of Brooklyn sought the Democratic nomination for State senator but was defeated in county convention. A petition seeks placement on official ballot as Independent candidate. Missionary Society officers reelected at Virgin Islands Methodist Conference annual meeting in Norfolk Virginia with adjournment to Centenary Church.
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Speelat
Wheeling
W Va
South Side
Jennie ‘Mary
Catherine Henry
Balloween
Giscel
Washington Post
Annapolla
Willam Grischel
Brooklyn
Day File
Misionary Sorety
Gneral
CharlottesyMe Va
Womens Foreign Missionary Society of the Virginls Methgeet
Nevt
Centenary Church
Norfolk
Richmond Dinner Sparks Racial Controversy In Episcopal Circle
In Richmond Virginia Col. T Bishop and Mrs Potter of New York hosted Bishop Ferguson of Liberia and Dr Hunt ingon at lunch in their home at 60 West Franklin Street during a Protestant Episcopal Church gathering. The social event drew vigorous Southern criticism for welcoming a foreign bishop into a racially divided social setting. Ferguson left after dinner and did not return. No other guests were present.
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Richmond
T—Bishop
Mra Potter
New York
West
Frankfastrest
Protestant Episcopal Church
Ferguson
Liberia
Nesta
House of Bishops
Potter
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Pia
South
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Mra. Potter
Huntingon
Bishop Ferguson
Hig Hote
Awards child to mother in North Carolina custody suit
In Asheville on October 18 Judge Galen in Superior Court awarded custody of a three year old child to Mrs May Cooper Gardner after habeas corpus proceedings initiated by Harry S Gardner. The case cited alleged immoral conduct by Gardner and followed a lengthy dispute after the couple's marriage ended and Mrs Gardner returned to North Carolina with the child while Gardner remained in Baltimore.
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Mies May ‘Sooper
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North Caroina
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Recovery Seen After Elevator Shaft Neck Injury
Harry Roberts, 32, of Atlantic City, remained at St Vincent’s Hospital after a ten foot fall at a Granby and Lazewell street furniture store fractured his seventh cervical vertebrae. Following surgery to relieve spinal pressure and remove a bone fragment his condition improved rapidly and doctors declared his recovery practically certain.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Harry
Rob Pris
Avenue
Atlantic City
St Vince' S Hospital
Carpenter Furniture Atore
Granby
Roberts
Lew Mars
Miller gang head sought for baggage thefts in Virginia
Richmond Va Oct 18 Chief Special Agent L Y Scherer of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad reports the State Department has papers from Washington in the Miller case. Charles Miller Lewis is charged with baggage larceny from multiple railroads and is held in London for extradition to Virginia. Scherer will promptly fix defects and refile with State Department.
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Washington Post
Richmond
L Ly Scherer
Chesapeaks and
Qblo Railroad
State Department
Washington
Charles Miler Atlas Lewis
Chesapeake and Ohio
Lonndon
Virginia
Miller
Baggage Thieves Gang
Scherer
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