McCue Trial Testimony Details Father Mother Clash and Jealousy
In Charlottesville witnesses portrayed Willie McCue recounting his belief his father killed his mother after noting repeated quarrels and threats. Testimony described alleged statements by Willie and scenes of family distress, with defense challenging admissibility of remarks. The trial also heard about forged letters and acts suggesting a troubled home as prosecutors seek motive and truth.
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Father vows to aid son who sought to kill him in forgery case
Edward Rawles says he will cover his son Younsys forgery debt and even mortgage his estate if needed to defend him. Cashier Jones of Farmers Bank promised no prosecution, and Rawles has confessed to forgery and attempted murder but does not know why his mind failed.
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Jones
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Virginia Division Daughters of Confederacy Adopts Charter Changes
The Virginia Division United Daughters of the Confederacy met in Petersburg and approved a Norfolk Hope Maury Chapter charter. Close to fifty members left Pickett Buchanan Chapter seeking a new charter amid tax delinquency concerns. the convention also reviewed school history texts and praised monument fundraising progress, noting Battle Abbey endowment plans and a Richmond site for a Confederate auditorium.
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Virginia
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Prisoner Seized Over Alleged Assault Near Annandale
Robert Proctor an eighteen year old Negro was held on charges of attempting criminal assaults on two girls near Annandale Fairfax County. He was moved from the city to Fort Myer Heights for safety as a precaution amid potential crowds. The two girls, seven and nine, were walking to school when approached. A pistol was allegedly produced. a bystander James Munch aided the victims before Proctor fled. Proctor denied knowledge of the incident. Funeral services for Capt William H Smith were held at his North Street home with multiple fraternal and church members in attendance.
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Tuler
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King Street
Alexandria V
Fairfax County
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Duke Street
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Habble Byrne
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Halen
Ber Bros
Eng
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I View
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Gum Springs
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Berk
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Fairfax
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North Sifted Street
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Baltimore
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Theophilus Ballenger
George KH Price
Oscar
Phillips
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William A Moore
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Moore
Mason
Victor FB Hagart
South Washington Street
Mr. Hawart
Bedford County
Andrew Hagart
Smiths
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Gficer Roberts
Fisheries Board Denies Charges In Editorial Response
The State board at shores denies claims that funds were misappropriated and that a Norfolk meeting was a star chamber proceeding. Secretary declines to admit reporters. Henry M Tyler, a board member, calls the charges unfounded and without foundation.
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Washington Post
Richmond Vn
State Board
Shores
Norfolk
Star Chamber
Henry M Tyler
Fatal poolroom shooting shocks Danville crowd
Special to Lae Washington Sos, Danville Virginia, October 2. Thomas Ihe Irby, 23, son of WG Irby, was shot and killed in the blind tiger section of Danville by William C. Clements who runs a poolroom. Irby, ejected earlier for disorderly conduct while intoxicated, returned demanding an apology he did not receive. He allegedly threatened, then was shot by Clements.
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Danville
Thomas Ihe
WG Irby
William C Clements
Irby
Lquor
Clements
Forest Fire Near Blacksburg Threatens Homes on Brush Mountain
A Blacksburg dispatch reports one of the area's most serious fires burning on Brush Mountain about six miles north of Blacksburg. The blaze covers twenty square miles and endangers many houses while Virginia Polytechnic Institute remains unthreatened.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Brush Mountain
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Polytechnic Institute
Richmond Farewell for Local Veterans and Community Members
Obituary notices from Orange and Fredericksburg districts report the deaths of Eaward W McKay aged 44 of Wilton NC, Mra Hansbrough aged about 50, Mrs Tu er Hahin aged 70, Carolina B Gray aged 82, Albert Chota aged 31, and Mrs J Comb aged 38. Survivors include spouses and children. services held at local homes and counties.
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Wilton
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Penne
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Fort Conway
King George Counts
Elehty
Teaven
Newyort News
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Caveral
Bund
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J Comb
John Hammett
Wtatford
Corumption
Rival receivers appointed in tobacco company case
Federal and Virginia courts take control of Tobacco Company of New Jersey assets in Lynchburg with receivers George Castle S V Kemp and Allen C Braxton posted for 10000 bond. Jerome Taylor held assets for Consolidated Bank of Newark per prior order. Abduction suit James Ellixon v A Gwen ruled for the defendant with damages sought at 2001.
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Poesal
Washington Post
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Christian
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S V Kemp
Allen C Braxton
Staunton
Commonwealth ‘Tobacco Company of
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Dani
Barksdale
Federal Circuit Court
Jerome Taylor
Consolidated Bank of Newark
Chathem
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Staunton and Craig weddings and farm auction notice 1908
A fragmentary news item reports Staunton area nuptials including Mrs Virginia of Augusta County married to Walter E Betrd, ceremony at Yet Providence Presbyterian Church led by Rev G A Whmn, maid of honor Nazle M Crist Berry Beard sibling to a best man. Also mentions a Craig suburb wedding at the bride’s grandfather’s home in Hill Place with Rev Burgess in attendance and notes Newport Nevada businessman related to the groom. The piece shifts to an unusual auction notice for high class Hackney horses and other livestock and farming gear by Wilbur Oxborne, administrator for George Linden estate, near Keswick Station with detailed catalog of animals and equipment.
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Augeate County
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Cot J C McDonald
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George
Linden
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Keswick Station
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
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Registerné
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Imsted
Wandos
Weaulltz
Elemont
Maryland jury law void declares act unconstitutional
Judge Merrick dismissed the Prince George County grand jury as invalid and upheld abatement in the State case of Edward McNey. He ruled the jurors lacked literacy required by law and said the legislature's selecting method was unconstitutional, signaling likely appeal to higher courts.
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Washington Post
Upper Marlboro Md
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George County
Edward McNey
Court of Appeals
Richmond Man Wins Ferman T Glass First in Flying Ring Contest
A Richmond man named Ferman T Glass won the flying ring contest at the St Louis 51 Louis Oct 2 American gymnastic championships. Entries from Fort Hymnasts Union participated in seven events with Glass securing first in floor horse and several rings events. Jewelry valued at £20000 was stolen from a Richmond home the same day. A former state senator Jos R Mevarts was robbed yesterday and the jewelry valued at $10 was recovered today.
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Lous
Pal Gut
Fort Hymnasts Union
Rhildelphia Turzserein
Hennyrg
Herman T
Rehmond
State Senates
Jos R Mevarts
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