Hotels Fire Attempting Salesman Blamed Spree
Edward G B Smith a traveling salesman from East Mulberry Street is held for a hearing after admitting three arson attempts targeting the Kernan Hotel Capt John Wood saloon and the Praymere Hotel He described his acts as part of a drunken spree and said he had been on a protracted worry He was captured after slashing a divan and igniting a coat and papers at the Kernan Hotel before being caught by a clerk and turned over to police
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Sprctat
Washington
Baltimore
Edward G. B. Smith
East Mulberry Street
Western
Kernan Hotel
John Wood
West Franklin Street
Praymere
Franklin and Puen Streets
Saith
Loden
Bing
Smith
McGill
Khown
Wood
Cap" Wood
Traymore
Kerman
J. Curtis Joyce
J. Harry Alsperger
Mr. Kernan
Amith
Justica Loden
Afutberry Street
Philadelphia
Brother Saves Sister From Suicide Attempt Near Cedar Creek
In a Cedar Creek area incident, Fidgely Smith rescued Mrs. damis Hall as she attempted to drown herself in a deep pond. Her mind is reported unbalanced after threats to end her life. She is being held at Western State Hospital for the Insane in Staunton for care.
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Washington
Winchester
Damis Hall
Cedar Creek
Ibis County
Browning
Fidgely Smith
Western State Hospital For the
Staunton
Boy Blew His Toes Off In Shotgun Accident Near Dohavem
Winchester Sept. 10 The Wrexhingtes Post reports sixteen year old William Hemin son of Benjamin Hemin a farmer left his home near Dohavem this county with his left foot nearly torn off by a shotgun accident. His father pressed the rammer down resting the muzzle on a font when an explosion occurred tearing off three toes and part of the ankle. He will probably recover.
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Wrexhingtes
Winchester
Van
Wiliam Hemin
Benjamin Heftiin
Dohavem
Bein
Ala
Sheriff Feared Lynchings and Assault Charges Stir Norfolk
A prisoner, John Smith, feared to be tracked by a Lynch mob, was escorted to Norfolk from Princess Anne County to face charges following a jury verdict on an assault case involving Honey Owens. He is now charged with an attempt to assault Mrs Leggett near Nimmo in Princess Anne County Saturday night. Local authorities report heightened tension and security concerns amid the case as investigations continue.
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Norfolk
John Smith
Princess Anne County
Jack Smith
Honey Owens
Virginia Weddings Across Counties in September
Wedding notices from Sept 1 to Sept 16 report J H Cash and Kate Exirs tying the knot in Orange County with Rev A C DMedeco at Grange Court House. J F P Martin of Orange wed Alice Turner of Amherst. E F Chilton and Mary Grate Flowers married at White Bronze Methodist Church in Rex G Bradies parish with Annis Flowers as maid of honor and multiple attendants.
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Frederiexaburg
E. F. Chilton
Mary Grate Flowers
Mery E. Ciba
Latewater County
Rex
Millian Sandton
Brice Squires
Lottle Hollows
Wirwit Wichett
Kate Chilton
Leonard Payne
Helena Fiiehetr
Samuel Gandernz Sills
Editty Milter
Fayette Sanders
Mrn
Mru. Chilton
Barely Escapes Gallows Boozer Pardoned in Delaware
John Boozer, colored alias Charles Thom, twice mistaken for the murderer of George D. Farra, was pardoned by Gov Lea on the pardon board’s recommendation. Evidence placed Boozer at Pamlico Point, Virginia, at the murder time, identifying him among others at the workhouse, leading to his release after reprieves kept him alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
John Boozer
Charles Thom
George D. Farra
Lea
Boozer
J. Frank Ball
Hig Ife
Tndigo Ball
Buazer
Pinnara Point
Anne Arundel Schools Open as Winter Term Starts
Anne Arundel County white public schools begin the winter term. Prof Andrew J English succeeds Prof Crouse as Annapolis High School principal, a Dickinson College graduate from Mills PA. Edward Lambert takes over manual training. Miss Mary N. Mauruder departs. colored schools to meet again October 1.
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Dickinson College
Crouse
Annapolis
Spesler
Washington
Anne Arundel County
Andrew J. English
Churse
Arnnapolis
English
Mills
Edward Lambert
Acto
Mary N. Mauruder
Western Virginia Methodist Conference Adjourns in Huntington
The fifty third annual Western Virginia Methodist Episcopal Church Conference adjourned in Huntington with committee to select next meeting place. Bishop Hendrix praised the gathering and released lists of appointments for various districts and circuits across Ashland Charleston and Huntington, naming presiding elders and numerous station assignments for the coming year.
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Huntington
Speviel
W.a
Western Virginia Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Rehart
Hendrix
Ashland
B. FP. Gosling
Canter
Ashland Centenary
W. D. Corder
Allendale
BJ. Peery
Blaine Eirsuit
Try Foak
Catlettsburg
J. W. Crites
Catlettaburg
Arnot
East
Graycon
B. F. Vouk
Graenup
Hurtohingo Haveraugs
Pangbrra
Laynesvilla Cirmuit
Haseo
Liberty
R. F. Flee
Louise
O. F. Williams
Martins-bury
Houghton
Mount Ziondrcutt
Stamper
Palatayiita
John Martin
L. EB
McEl- Downey
Boothenville
C. Preevin
Angly
Clarksburg
Sation
A. Snow
Davin
S. Auvill
Mul Creek
Mingo
Lantt
Mare Mosvilla
D. H. Reta
Philipps
Beltngton
M. EB
Peeks
C. W. Xraig
Revesville Cirowlt
I. i. Clerk
Datriet
Creston
H. B. Ode
Beizabeth
W. B. F. Ball
Glenwood
B. R. Powers
Lubock
Q. W. McClung
Norah Parkersburg
Wesley Chapel
J.D. Stalnaker
Parkersburg
Paul's
A.V. W. Darlington
Point Plearant
Joe Boland
Ravenswood
Levisay
Muito
Miner
Elevalt
C. M. Ball
Tedwood Staven
Thorn
Ruperts Eircust
H.-H. "Moore
J.-M.barnett
Sumumoris
J. M
Barrett
Utton Circult
A. BP. Deel
Webster Springs
W. A
Treasurer Hipple blamed in New Alexandria bust and rail link woes
Washington Post reports banker Frank K Hipple sank about 225000 of New Alexandria funds on Hunts Creek south bank ventures. Officials say Hipple and associates risked money in the failed real estate plan despite others' confidence. Separate notes say Alexandria authorities began issuing school permits while a burglary case against James Scanlon proceeds in the local court.
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Washington Post Bureau
Lg Street
Alexandria
Frank K. Hipple
Real Estate Trust Company
Philadelphia
New Alexandria
Hunting Creek
Hippia
Washington
Mount Vernon Company
Hipple
New
Yarrows Enterprises
Corporation Court of
Judes Bayley
the Commonwealth
James Scanlon
Haves
Black Hand Suspect Fires on Workers in Barboursville
Special to The Washington Pint reports in Huntington West Virginia that a presumed Black Hand operative arrived at Barboursville’s Tenny Russell railroad yard yesterday. An unknown Italian pulled a revolver, firing into a group of workers, killing Janetta Rosas and seriously wounding Lung Nura. The assailant claimed to be sent to this country to trail two men and fled toward the woods as shots were fired in pursuit. he has not been captured.
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Washington
Huntington
W. Va
Tenny Russell
Barboursville
Janetta Rosas
Lung Nura
Woodlands
Georgia Mob Lynch Negro in Culoden
Charles Miller, a twenty year old Black man, was arrested in Culoden, Georgia, on an alleged attempted assault against a farmer's twelve year old daughter. En route to Forsyth for custody, a posse overtook the officer, seized the prisoner, and later a hundred shots were fired. Miller's body was found in an old well, riddled with bullets and his neck broken.
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Culoden
Charles Miller
Forsyth
Bound body found in woods near Maybella Lumber Co
Special to The Wassingtom Yast Parsons W Va Sept 10 The body of a man was found last Sunday evening about two miles from the mills of the Maybella Lumber Company in Randolph County It was suspended from the limb of a small beach tree with a rope The body is believed to be Philip Jean of Maconville Pa Who had a wife and disappeared from the mill on August 9
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wassingtom Yast
Parsons
W. Va
Nan
Maybella Lumber Company
Randolph
Philip Jean
Maclonvillé
Oscar Neal Acquitted In Attempted Assault Case
Oscar Neal a young white man who allegedly entered a twelve year old girl’s room at midnight was acquitted of attempted criminal assault. The girl’s scream and his flight led to his arrest. Physicians attributed his behavior to delirium tremens. The case appeared in The Washington Post report from Danville Virginia. A separate Staunton dispatch notes various Virginia Supreme Court actions including transfers, dismissals, and trials in several cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Oscar Neal
Mabel Carter
Albemarte, N. C
Washington Post
Staunton
Supreme Court
C. B., Willams
Virginia State Insurance Company
Richmond
J. F. Thompson Brown
Howard and White— Wed
Trustees
Natural Bridge
Deyelominent Company
National Bridge
Park Company
Joel Halley Davis Company
W. Augustus
Yowk
Glasgow
Wo Dg. Mathews
Circuit Court
Rockbridge County
Maryland Obituary From Curribariing Sept 1046
Maryland obituary notes multiple deaths including MC Dolin a retired Baltimore and Ohio conductor who died at 69 in Cumberland. Mrs Souie Taylor aged 94 who disliked English and spoke none at all. Miss Maudt Rouding of Fockville aged about 70. Joseph Meiding of Rockyville and Hugo Reading of Cambridge noted as survivors. Anna Soliman widow of Robert L Spilman died at Taylors Island aged 68 with listed children.
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MC Dolin
Baltimore and
Ohio
Cumberland
Souie Taylor
Agnoh Whide
Fockville
Maudt Rouding
Prralyata
Failad
Raly
Sarah Redding
Joseph Meiding
Rockyilie
Hugo Reading
Dataratowi
Cambridge
Anna. Soliman
Robert L Spilman
Taylors Taland
Jeresiah
Spitman
Balthmore
Mra
William D. Travers
Harry F
James Calor
Man
Byles
Taylora
Middletown Md man charged with five crimes arrest ends chase
Amert Rinehart of Hagerstown faces charges for robbing a Grimes Station store in Maryland and a Green Castle Pa theft, stealing a horse near Green Castle, and another horse and buggy near Martinsburg W V, plus forging Elwood’s name. Sheriff Diebert led a daylong hunt. Rinehart, said mentally unsound, escaped from Hellevus Hospital six months ago. The horse was recovered by Sheriff Diebert this afternoon.
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Tha’ Wedington
Middletown
Amert Rinehart
Hagerstown
Green Castle
Grimes Station
Washington County
M. Elwood
Martingburg
W. VI
Elwood
Diebert
Sherman Hoogle
Sherif Diebert
Rinehart
Punta Reent
Hellevus Hospital
Tail delivery foiled at Elkton jail yard
Special to the Washington Post from Hikton Maryland on September 1 describes Sheriff Kirk thwarting an escape attempt by prisoners in Elkton jail. Joseph Morren, an Italian awaiting trial for attempted murder, led the effort as inmates were found removing stones from the yard wall. They were forced back to their cells and the wall was repaired today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Hikton
Kirk
Elkton
Pelson Yard
Joseph Morren
Baltimore Gala Attire Sparks Jubilies Parade
Baltimore opens its Greater Jubilies celebration with citywide bustle as bunting goes up and business houses prepare for a big parade. A special train brings Richmond Light Infantry Blues and Richmond Hagers to join Baltimore’s military pageant tomorrow, with the Newerk trawler ferrying sailors to participate in the Pallance jubiles.
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Washington
Baltimore
Harry
Richmond
Richmond Light Infantry Blues
Richmond Ahagers
Norfolk ‘Navy Yard
Baltimbré
Norfolk Naval Training
Negro found guilty of murder in Washington West case
John Green, a Black man, was found guilty in Corporation Court for the July 23 stabbing death of Albright, a Black woman. The killing occurred during a drunken attack witnessed by two women. He pleaded self defense and faces sentencing tomorrow.
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Spental
Washington West
Danyhlo
John Green
Bee Albright
Corporation Court
Will Uka
Held for Murder of Grandchild in Burning Infant Tale
Elkins West Virginia Sept 10 George Lee of Dahsen was arrested for the murder of his grandchild born to his unmarried daughter. In a rage he allegedly refused to grease the infant and destroyed it by placing it on a burning slab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pont. Elkins
W. Va
George Lee
Dahsen
Lee
Virginia Moguls Meet in Richmond on Virginia State League
In Richmond at Hotel Murphy the magnates of Virginia State League clubs convened to review finances. All clubs reportedly made profits. Lynchburg won the pennant. Next season plans discussed with potential expansion to two more cities. Attending were Jake Wells and WW Bradley of Richmond. B M Gregory Jr.. W W Herma Jr. of Norfolk. J J Grim, Henry Scholz, C R Williams of Lynchburg. W W Clark and John F Bison of Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speelay Jo
Richmond
Jake Wells
League
WW. Bradley
B. M. Gregory, Jr
Norfolk
W. W. Herma Jr
Lynchburg
J. J. Grim
Henry Scholz
C. R. Willams
Danville
W. W. Clark
John F. Bison
Train Collision Fatal for McDowell Bookkeeper near Naugatuck
Charles Crary, bookkeeper for the McDowell Coal Company, was struck by a Norfolk and Western train near Naugatuck this afternoon and fatally injured. He formerly resided near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Bryan is coming to Virginia. Willian J. Bryan will travel to Virginia to place Grace in Holling Institute near Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byeelal
Owe
Huntington
W. Va
Charles Crary
McDowell Coal Company
Norfolk and Western
Naugatuck
Altoona
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promises Help for Nervous Weakness
The advertisement claims nervousness stems from anemia and urges consulting a doctor about iron and blood remedies. It promotes Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for weakness and debility, suggesting to use if no better option is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Policeman Shoots Sailor by Suspicions Crossing Dock
In Baltimore Maryland a sailor named Michelson was accidentally shot by Policeman Zeliter while crossing a dock with a fellow sailor. Michelson was deserting from his ship Queen Wilhelmina and fled. the ball entered his left back near the kidneys. His wounds are serious but not fatal. A separate report from Petersburg notes a city bond issue for street improvements. General notices from Charleston and Hinton describe court actions, and a farmer named Jasper Wigal was crushed by machinery while baling hay, sustaining severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Balthmors
Olof ‘Michelson
Wilhelma
Zeliter
Michelson
Washington Post
Hinton
W. Va
Jumping Branch
Jasper Wigal
Maryland Weddings in Hagerstown Church Ceremony
John Reward Forrester widower aged slatey young aunt Inxbelle Sever and a prominent Baltimore couple were married Sunday at Blue Magn um House Pen Mar by Rev. Dr J M Zimmer man of the Lutheran Church Baithmeine officiating minister three weeks ago took out the Yeon ba Hurataowa
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Hagerstown
John Reward Forrester
Inxbelle
Sever
Baltmore
Ware
Sunfay
Blue Magnum House
Pen.Mar
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Onlo Railread Company
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Sven Cumberland
Henry Schroy
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Western Maryland Hospital
Ernste Schrolts
Virginia Weddings
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M. E
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Tettergos County
Gerard D. Moore
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Williamson
Coal Aid Coke Com
Wingo County
Mounta
Gay Coal
Coke! Company
Logan County
Aldron
Pig-tree
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Hale
Periing
Crom
Grnenbeier
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Inchester
William ‘Mmurman
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Pactic Traine Company
St. Lois
Peoples Pharmacy
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