Carpenter Kills Wife Then Self in Kernersville Tragedy
Louis F Carmichael a 64 year old carpenter killed his wife aged 50 at their Kernersville home after demand for reconciliation. He wounded his 12 year old stepdaughter then shot and cut his own throat and died later. The wife died on the yard grass and the girl was seriously wounded but expected to recover.
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Negroes Not a Success Reinstated by Telegraph Company
The Richmond based telegraph service reemployed white messengers after a year of trials with about 400 black workers sparked by a Western Union wage dispute. The change faced strong resistance from local laborers and business groups, with the latest move reinstating white staff under new superintendent L J Manwell of Savannah.
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Woods in McCue Case Yield to Public Plea
Charlottesville and Albemarle County residents persuaded Capt. Mikajah Woods to aid the Commonwealth v McCue in the Mrs McCue wife murder case. He sacrifices personal plans to serve without fee, stating his aim to seek the truth and uphold justice. McCue’s lawyers reportedly examined the Staunton Insane Asylum records to argue insanity.
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James Bailey Hanged for Williams Murder in Courtland
In Courtland Virginia on September 26 James Bailey colored eighteen years old was hanged for the June 23 murder of Cadmus Williams also colored in Franklin A dispute over 6 cents led to the killing after a lawn party Bailey followed Williams and shot him in the back The drop occurred at 1034 and death followed by strangulation Sheriff illness left execution to deputies Bryant Hugbert and Franklin Police Chief Bell
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Burglars Plunder Norfolk as Police Hunt Murderer
In Norfolk burglars raid dozens of homes daily amid the manhunt for Police Officer John McNierny’s killer. Two major arrests last week led to grand jury custody. Weekend raids included four burglaries Saturday and three Sunday. A suspect, David Hines, was held for the grand jury after snatching a purse and attempting to flee into the river, captured by naval hospital apprentices.
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Robbed of His Savings in Parkerburg Home Burglary
Reuber Fry, a long time worker planning retirement, was robbed at his Parkerburg home while at church. Burglars took $1, a gold watch, and clothes. The incident occurred as he slept in his residence awaiting the end of the day.
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Travers Allegations Not Borne Out by Evidence Exonerates Officer
Washington Fost Bureau reports police Lt James Smith of Alexandria exonerated after mayor Paff dismissed charges stemming from an incident at the Old Dominion bottle factory. Travers accused Smith. court fines issued for obscene language and a later assault allegation was found provoked. Includes school permits, paving plans for Royal street, and notes on local political and social events.
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On Trial for Murder in Portsmouth Youth Case
Portsmouth youth Henry A. Long Jr faces murder charges after allegedly shooting his lifelong friend Howell Cleaton at Cleaton's home. The Hastings Court began the trial with jury selection and evidence slated to begin tomorrow. Contempt charge against miners in Parkersburg was dismissed for technical reasons.
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United States
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Cardinal Gibbons Addresses Mass and Confirms Class
After the mass Cardinal Gibbons spoke for nearly a quarter of an hour and subsequently confirmed a class of for goeisnt persons, five of them being con verta.
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Indictments Hit Frederick Druggists Under New Law
Frederick Maryland September 26 two prominent Frederick druggists face indictments by the county grand jury under the new cocaine regulation law. The panel denounces cocaine use as dope harming Frederick and reports murder indictments. The probe also criticizes city officials for filthy hog pens.
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Monument Marks Polk Birthplace Near Pineville N C
A monument marking James Knox Polk birthplace near Pineville North Carolina was unveiled with a large crowd. Miss Julia Robertson of Charlotte and Dr J B Alexander spoke while D A R members conducted ceremonies. Event highlighted regional historic interest.
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