Ten Years for Slayer Victim Shot Interfered in Demand
George Lindsay and others face a murder verdict in a Virginia case. Lindsay intervened when a white woman refused admittance to a house, drew a pistol and killed Coleman, who had one arm. The victim tried to draw a weapon. Lindsay fired and killed Coleman. The defense claimed no prior acquaintance. The jury returned a guilty verdict with a lengthy sentence.
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Lindsay
Victio
Washington Post
George Lindsay
Eyn Cabell Coleman
J. Cabell Farolty
Virginia
Ertutherian
W. Cabell
George C Cabell
Corporation Coure
Toys
oLcureea
Nettie Dorwit
Coleman
Lindsay den
Tim
Kim
Kouture
Teftarr
Lindsay Hiwever
Plot to Kill Agent on Southern Railway Train in Virginia
During pre trial examination James Taylor and Frank Tuttafero, colored, charged with felonious assault on a Southern Railway train agent after ejection from the train. Witnesses testified of a prior conspiracy among several negroes to murder the agent. Taylor remanded to next grand jury. Tuttafero sentenced to later action.
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Rourdar
Taylor
Deluge at Lynchburg disrupts city with storm and outages
A severe thunderstorm swept Lynchburg causing extensive power and telephone outages for hours. Affected residents reported downed lines, dark streets, and halted traffic as crews worked to restore electric and pager services after widespread damage. Local authorities urged caution amid continued repairs.
Attacked Highwaymen Near Hawkeye Festival
A report from Western Maryland details a fatal incident on a rural highway near Timberlin where rider Tilbert Brant was struck and killed after leaving a farm. Another railroad worker and additional bystanders faced danger as authorities investigated the attack by assailants described as colored men amid a tense scene.
Fragmented Local History Note on Veterans and Trials
A garbled OCR item references a James Turner case and an attempted assault involving Mrs John S W Turner. It mentions Civil War veterans assembled in a national cemetery and notes a preliminary hearing with a land jury, with details blurred and mistranscribed.
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Heid
Washington
Pont Hermon Vea
Abram Sayers
John SW Turner
Land
Potee
Ater
Obituary of William A. Cushing in Mayoton
William A. Cushing, long a leading auctioneer, died Sept 2 after a sudden illness. He married Miley Bellig of Buck, had one daughter, and leaves Sim Predarensbury as a survivor. Cushing, born in 18, moved to Prince and later entered water pump manufacturing before retiring from business. his wife Marian and other relatives are named in the notice.
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Mayoton
Wiliam
Cushing
Adenly
Hawan
Uwe Youre Srage
Bui
Long Bean
Miley Bellig
Buck
Bujchnoe
Sim Predarensbury
John “Hartman
Tha Tobacco
Buslogan
Hart Fete
Ween
Crloe
Bearchin
Biskwood
Coal Lands Purchased by Carter Syndicate Across Southeast
Special to The Washington owl Bristol Va Sept 2 George L Carter and associates backing the South and Western Railway have bought extensive land holdings along the coal belts in East Tennessee Southwest Virginia Western North Carolina and Eastern Kentucky. At Kingsport Tenn Carter bought property for the Urka corporation cost over 1 000 000. Heavy purchases in Coleo County Tenn and several transfers in Dickenson County Va and Eastern Kentucky follow. The Carter syndicate backed by Thomas F Rien of New York controls about 99 000 acres in Southwest Virginia and Western Kentucky. John We Winder formerly head of Sunday Creek Coal Corp Cleveland Ohio has been named to head Crunchuieli Corp with title to the Se0esore tract and is supervising construction preparations for new mines.
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Washington
Bristol
George L Carter
South Xnd Western Railway
Kentucky
Virginia
West Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
South Atlantic Seaboard
Carter
Urka Corporation
Rowerty
Coleo County
Tenn
Car- Ye
Agenta
Dickenson County
Thomas F Rien
New York
South and Western
Richcat
John We. Winder
Sunday Creek Coal Corporation
Cleveland
Ohio
Crunchuieli Corporation
Winder
Dante
Virginians for Roosevelt in Norfolk meeting
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Virginia September Republicans formed a state committee in Norfolk to plan a vigorous campaign and nominate candidates. Bascomb Slemp of Wise County led arrivals and Campbell Blemp Rep from the Ninth Virginia district supported Roosevelt. A Virginia delegation to the presidential convention for Roosevelt is urged while black voters are warned to be wary of his appeal.
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Washington
Norfolk
Bascomb Slemp
Wise County
Campbell Blemp
Congress
Virginia
Roosevelt
Dean
Tia
Saveral
Delegates Reassemble for Anne Arundel Republican Meeting
Dr Washington G Tuck of Annapolis issued a call for reassembling the Anne Arundel Republican county convention. The group, previously adjourned, will reconvene on September 11 with expectations a full ticket for the house of delegates and state senate will be nominated.
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Anne Arundel
Anne Hepubliana
House of Delegates
State Senate
Organization Formed To Standardize Car Rates
The Individual Car Owners' Association was organized to create a uniform lawful and equitable system for rate setting and car handling nationwide. Delegates noted proper loading could reduce car shortages. Officers chosen include President Wol Andrews of Baltimore and Secretary Robert J Nalley of Pittsburgh.
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L. Andrews Chouen
Individual Car Owners’ Association
Chickeo
Car Owners’ Association
Wol Andrews
Waltimore
Robert J. Nalley
Pittetueg
Fatal Shooting Affray at Maybury Mines Town
Washington dispatch reports a fatal shooting affray at Maybury near hare leaving William Sullivan dead and Roy Hall mortally wounded with eighteen bullets in the abdomen. Richmond dispatch notes the Virginia Rural Letter Carriers Association election of officers on Sept 3 with AR Glover named president and R J Crutchfield as vice president.
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Maybury
Hare
William Sullivan
Roy Hall
St. Luke's Hospital
Pociai
Richmond
Virginia Rural Latter Carriers Association
AR. Glover
Welra Cave
Augusta County
Mico
R. J. Crutchfield
Marton
Smyth County
C. B Conner
Lexington
Rockbridge County
Hutchison Succeeds Thornton as Commonwealth Attorney
The first official act of Judge Thornton’s successor Obert A Hutchison, appointed Commonwealth attorney for Prince William County, aims to fill the unexpired term. The Washington Post notes Virginia Supreme Court matters and a Virginia wedding in Staunton and Lynchburg, with names and places reflecting local legal and social notices.
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Hutchison
Thornton
The
Washington Post
Manansan
Jude
Prince Wiliam County
Hutchison x
Commonwealth
Virginia Supreme Court
Wanbtarton Post
Staunton
Supreme Court of Appeal
RH. Cardwell
Buchanan
G Whittle
G. M. Har
Watcoal Tamerance Company of
Vireta J Barbas
Cupetertiet
Tron Wythewitie, Mtime
Feud Sparks Fatal Shooting in Clarkesburg Bijou Case
Thomas P Hannon president of the Clarksburg Amusement Company shot and killed Mrs Fred Pickett at her home on Clark street in Clarkesburg Wy Va The killing followed a bitter quarrel between Mrs Pickett and Hannon s wife The coroner s jury opened an autopsy into the case and adjourned for further investigation No eye witnesses were present at the shooting Mrs Pickett age twenty six formerly lived in On City Pa
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Fred Pickett
Thomas P. Manton
Clarksburg Amusement Company
Specia
Washington Po
Clarkeburs
Thomas P. Hanon
Grorme
Murray
Clark Street
Lnto
Bijou
Pickett
On Clty, Pa
Shortest Will on Record in Baltimore Physician Dies
Dr Albert B Lyman left everything to his wife in a one sentence will filed for probate in Orphans Court. Fearing complications he added codicils with four words naming her executrix. Lyman died August 29.
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Baltimore
Washington Port
Albert B Lyman
Orphans' Court
Aries
Lyman
Miss Hazel Ralston Thrown From Horse Near Winchester
Special to The Washington from Winchester Virginia Sept 3 Miss Hazel Ralston fell from a horse while riding with a party near the old chapel Clarke County. The horse became frightened and she was thrown to the road and stunned. She was brought to Winchester where a physician found severe bruises and concussion. Her injuries are not believed to be fatal.
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Von
Winchester
Hazel Ralston
Washington, D. C
Old Chapel
Clarke County
Mia Ralston
Special term set to try Thomas Upchurch in Franklin County
Gov Glenn ordered Judge Neal to hold court September 28 to try Thomas Upchurch, a Black man who assaulted Miss Elizabeth Perry, aged sixty, and slept on her bed. Lynching was threatened but officials expect early trial to prevent it.
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Mpacial
Washington Hom
Raleigh
Franklin County
Glenn Han
Neal
Thomas Upchurch
Elizabeth Perry
Trolley Cars in Crash Near Norfolk and Portsmouth Line
Two trolley cars collided on a single track near Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Company between Brambleton Ward and Ocean View. Four passengers were slightly injured, many shaken. Motormen jumped to safety. one operator reported improving but in critical condition.
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Norfolk, Va
Valon
Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Company
Brambleton Ward
Ocean View
Gen Sutt Bolling Dazured In Confederate Veterans Wagon Accident
Special to The Washington Poet Petersburg Virginia September 3 Gen Seth Moot powmaster of Petersburg and Hugh Ster rye tes me attended by four men from the HM Camp Confederate Veterans of Petersburg rode in a farm wagon with two mules. A pin in the wagon shaft came out and frightened the team causing a spill. Gen Bolling was thrown, Mr Smith fell on him fracturing a collar bone and wrist, and cutting his head. Mr Smith's shoulder was dislocated. Atkinson and Whitehorn were uninjured. Gen Bolling is a leading Confederate veteran and major general of the Virginia division US Confederate Veterans.
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Petersburg
Seth Moot
Hugh Ster Rye
Chasterfiell
Confederne
Ballez
Mr Smith
Homer Atkinson
JE Whiteners
Thlaett
Confederate Veterans of
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Bolling
Mr. Smith
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Smith
Atkinson
Whitehorn
Gen Rolling
South
Virginia
United Confederate Veterans
Wife in Bedford shooting case claims self defense
In Bedford County near Lynchburg, Edmonia Peeples allegedly shot her husband Joseph Peeples after a quarrel, then beat him with a rock as he lay on the floor. She reportedly dragged the body into the woods and covered it with brush. a preliminary hearing is planned.
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Lynchburg
Bedford County
Joseph Peeples
Fdmonia Peeples
Bedford City
Urda
Dave
Crouse's Condition Improves After Camp Assault
Deputy Sheriff James Crouse, attacked by two colored men at Rock Creek camp meeting, showed improvement after examination. Doctor says no internal injuries. recovery likely unless pneumonia develops. Joshua Raymond Day, a suspect, jailed. arrests reported near the scene by Sheriff Linthicum and Deputy Smallwood. Additional two men tied to the case detained by Officer Johnson in Curtin Bay and held in Brooklyn lockup.
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Annapolis
James Crouse
Rock Creek
Hopkins
Joshua Raymond Day
Asault
Crouse
Fal
Mvade
Sherif Joshua Linthicum
Feaber
Smallwood
Mherl
Johnson
Curtin Bay
Brooklyn Lork-Up
Norfolk Girl Missing Sparks Citywide Concern
Special to The Washlogtes Yon Norfolk Virginia reports 17 year old Alice Mays a cashier at a Main Street moving picture show has vanished from her home at Lambert Point her parents Mr and Mrs Mags and friends are worried police believe she did not elope she had admirers and last was seen after receiving her weekly salary Saturday she may have gone to Richmond to visit friends and had worn her best frock.
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Norfolk
Alice Mays
Main Street
Lamberts Foint
Mia
H Mags
Sng
Richmond
Shelan
License Suspended Over Saloon Incident At Exposition
C William Wattles local agent for the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Line faced travel rush troubles during the Jamestown Exposition. A newlywed couple demanded a matronless room, Wattles explained no saloon rooms were available, and the groom cursed, vowing his wife would sleep elsewhere.
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C. William Wattles
Norfolk and Washington
Wattles
Norfolk
Moma
Davy Jones
Jocker
Books Prove A Burden Intended For Jamestown
Abbington Port Eireau officials wrestle with a surplus of five thousand volumes of A. J. Wedderburns Historic Alexandria. An appropriation for distribution at the Jamestown Exposition left no funds for handling, packing, or expenses, leaving city leaders puzzled as to what to do with the unneeded white elephant at City Hall.
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A. J. Wedderburn
Alexandria
Abbington
Port Eireau
Bivcot
Price
Commot Council
Alexander J. Wedderburn
City Comneil
Bank
Tempars of Council
Taleas
Consumption in Aquarium and Zoo Animals Stricken by Disease
A fragment notes the aquarium and zoo faces with a “great white plague” tuberculosis-like outbreak. A loggerhead turtle dies aged 15, others show illness and hemorrhage, with remarks on disease risks to amphibious and captive animals. The account mentions Galapagos tortoises living centuries and Columbus era references.
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California
America
Stephanta
Dog Cominges Judge Finds Beaty Owner in Night Court
In New York on September 3 a dispute over a dog named Beauty a $300 Japanese spaniel ended in Night Court. Mrs Diamond had paid eight dollars for Beauty claiming ownership. Mr Morris and Mrs Diamond argued. Magistrate Harris called the dog to decide. The animal approached Mrs Diamond and leaped to her, settling ownership. Harris ordered Diamond to get her eight dollars back, and Beauty left with her new owner.
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Washington Post
New York
Beauty
Maxie Tite Harris
Ner Iwner
Gereby
Mr. and
Mire
J J Morris
West Farty- Eighth Street
Thirty-fourth Street
Fanny Dismond
Thirty-fourth
Diamond
Trize
Harris
Browne
Tenderloin Station
Trixie
Mra Harefs
Imagistrates
Murder mystery swirls over track death in Winchester
The body of L. Scott Chapman of Winchester was found mangled on a railroad ravine near Brane with the Baltimore and Ohio line. Police suspect homicide and say the body was disposed on the track. Investigators probe motive and identify possible suspects as dawn breaks.
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L. Scott Chapman
Winchester
Aptelat
Washington
L. Scote Chapman
Baltmore and Ohio
Branawith
Railway Worker Killed by Train Leaves Family in Mourning
A railroad worker, fifty three, was killed when his body was cut by a passing train discovered by workmen. Chapman had served twenty years with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as a baggage master on the Shenandoah division. A native of Winchester he is survived by a wife Mesatve Chapman and four brothers.
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Balthuore
Chio
Bexgagemas
Stenandoah
Winchester
Widea Mesatve Chapman
Donts For Phore Girls Book Of Instructions Unveiled
A Brooklyn Washington Post clipping reports a controversial instruction booklet for operators on tone and conduct. It quotes workers critiquing the pamphlet and sharing anecdotes about how it would affect daily calls and personal conversations. The piece notes widespread office distribution and mixed reactions.
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Brooklyn
Canaea
Washington Post
New York
Eortier
Ile Goantp
Avery
Queens Borough
Fromn Lagent
Kiddo
Central
Sean
Murdered Widow Saved by Son’s Plan in Unwritten Law Case
Two weeks after the killing of Mrs. Leanie Bond and her five year old son in Mulerton Louisiana the case centers on Benjamin Baucum twenty son of Dr James Baucum and a Black man named Cooper. Baucum allegedly hired Cooper to kill the widow to save his aged mother from disgrace. The child died from buckshot while shielding his mother. Both Baucum and Cooper are jailed at Homer awaiting a preliminary trial likely this week.
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Washington Post
Mulerton
Leanie Bond
Benjamin Baucum
James Baucum
Green Cooper, & Negro
Baucwn
Baucurt Bao
Benjamin
Saucum
Ixpansion
Alsent
Otrict
Bey
Mra. Bond
Dr Baucum
Dr. Baucum
Young Baucum
Cooper
Homer
One Meal One Penny One Meal One Penny
A Baltimore reader reports dramatic weight gain and recovery after switching from heavy meat to Grape Nuts with cream, noting improved nourishment and vitality. The ad touts Grape-Nuts as a ready to use, nourishing food made from wheat and barley, claiming brain and nerve benefits and recommending it with Postum for breakfast or other meals.
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Baltimore
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