Heated clashes mark Senate probes into land fraud and post office graft
In Washington, Heflin and Moses clash over investigating committee powers while witnesses in Dobrovolny era land fraud and post office corruption face questions. Attorneys James Page and George Hill defend clients amid claims of forged letters and improper investigations. Senate Daugherty hearings hear Denial of $35,000 graft and aid delays in Oklahoma land cases.
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James R. Page
Kandy
Heflin
George A. Hill, Jr
Houston
Fettorney
R. B. Greager
Aeille
Texas
Senate
Post Office Department
Spea
Vendol claims boost vitality and relief from multiple ailments
A testimonial from innie Crouch of 167 Kelley St. nhg. Va. touts Vendol as lifting female weakness, neuralgia, constipation, and indigestion after taking the tonic made from herbs. The ad urges use for stomach, liver, kidneys, or bowels and credits Vendor with strengthening vital organs.
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Innie Crouch
Kelley St
Nhg
Franck Baker & Sons Drug Store
Oklahoma Land Restitution Probe Involves Dauss Case
The Department of Justice revisits a 1920s land seizure involving George L. Dauss and two assistants who allegedly deprived 48 Cora and Osage Indians of 7 680 acres in Oklahoma. Dauss pled guilty in 1922 to conspiracy and was fined 7 500 with restitution to be pursued by civil action, a step now being reconsidered by federal authorities.
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Oklahoma
Peck
Cora
George L. Dauss
Dauss
Department of Justice
Engineer J F Edwards Dies After Mysterious Injury
In Macon Georgia April 1 engineer J F Edwards of the Dixie Limited sustained a fractured skull and died after collapsing in his cab while the train was southbound. Fireman Walter White found him unconscious and the engine was stopped. Edwards died at a local hospital.
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Macon
J. F. Edwards
Dixie Limited
Walter White
Edwards
Special Court of Appeals Set to Convene in June
Richmond will host the first session of the special court of appeals on June 4. Judges designated include R H L Chichester of Fredericksburg Frank P Christian of Lynchburg Beverley T Crump of Richmond Henry W Holt of Staunton and James I McLenore of Suffolk. About 100 cases will be assigned and the court will appoint its own president and bench order.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Lil J
H. Stewart Jones
Supreme Court of Appeals
Special Court of Appeals
General Assembly
Mr. Jones
R. H. L. Chichester
Fredericksburg
Frank P. Christian
Lynchburg
Beverley T. Crump
Henry W. Holt
Stains
Bright Leads in Richmond Mayoral Primary Counts
In Richmond on April 1 Dr. J Bulmer Bright led incumbent George Ainslee by 1 230 votes as precincts reported from 34 of 40 in the municipal Democratic primary. Bright held 7 363 to Ainslee 6 133 with larger leads expected as remaining precincts reported amid stormy weather.
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Richmond
J.bulmer Bright
George “‘Ainslee
Ight
Ainslee
Bright
Council Vote Surges Beyond Predictions
City councilmen and aldermen delivered a heavier vote than expected, signaling strong local engagement and potential shift in governance as ballots were tallied.
Notice to creditors in estate of Sarah M Swelloum
As Administrator J L Broy announces settlement of all claims against the estate of the late Miss Sarah M Swelloum must be made by April 19. Martinsburg West Virginia. Public notice appears in this paper.
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Sarah M. Swelloum
J. L. Broy
Admr
Martinsburg
W. Va
S. S
Strange Lightning Prank Melts Woman’s Bracelet
A historical note describes a bizarre lightning incident where a woman raising her arm to close a window was struck by a bolt. She escaped injury but her gold bracelet melted away, vanishing in the heat of the strike.
Norfolk and Western Passenger Schedules and Connections
The notice lists rail connections from Norfolk and Western with trains for Roanoke Shenandoah Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton and intermediate stations. It notes Memphis special connections at Roanoke and Washington connections via Shenandoah Jct Hagerstown and Philadelphia with Pullman sleepers to Philadelphia and New York. Inquiries to agents in Berryville and Roanoke for fares schedules and reservations.
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Broiler
Roanoke
Bristol
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welch
Norton
Besio
Shenandoah
Memphis
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Hagerstown
Pobre
Baltimore
Pullman
Shenandoah Jct
H. H. Burks
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Gen. T
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New Hampshire
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Wayne Wilson
J. van Vechten Olcott
Wilson
Olcott
H. M. Peck
United States
Daugherty
Miller Brothers
Star Office
John W. Rosenberger & Co
Winchester
Virginia
Wright & Keffer
National Avenue
Fred. L. Glaize
Children’s Shoes
Jack and Jill
Nenox
Norfolk & Western
BSS
Dakar Re
APU
Wrigley
H. C. Light
Bunker Hille
Lee L. Jackson
James Chaloupka
Sherman School
Chillicothe
Ohio
Nature
Meusell
Little Joe’s
Miller Bros
Piccadilly Street
Connellsville
Rice
Roy Smithing
Quemahoning Valley
Hochheimer & Company
Uniontown
L. W. McCormick
Smiths
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Scotts
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