Autopsy Confirms Skull Fracture in Baker Boy Case
The 9-year-old Albert Baker who vanished February 22 near Fredericksburg was found in the Rappahannock River six miles away. The autopsy shows a skull fracture with both legs broken and the severed right hand missing. Authorities note the body was in a bag weighed down with rocks and later washed ashore.
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Associated Press
Fredericksburg
Albert Baker
Rappahannock’s
Here
John E. Cole
Cole
Rappahannock River
M. Y. Baker
Byrd
Virginia
Albert
J. G. King
Japan and U S Face Steel War in Naval Build Debate
Fragmentary remarks note a hypothetical naval competition with the United States and steel supply implications. A hair dresser at a convention quips about vanity and youth, suggesting broader social reflections on progress and identity.
Irishman Seeks News of Brother in Virginia
Con O Donnell of Ireland asks the Virginia Chamber of Commerce for help locating his brother said to work in Virginia coal mines. The request follows a British Virginia visit set to begin May 10 with twenty British business men.
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Virginia
Richmond
Ireland
Con. O'Donnell
Glentes P. O
State Chamber of Commerce
O'Donnell
Philadelphia
LeRoy Hodges
Virginia Chamber
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Favorite dog killed by auto outside Mathews home
A two year old dog named Mickie belonging to apple exporter Thomas W. Mathews was struck and killed last night outside his home. The incident occurred as the dog wandered near the street. Local authorities investigated the collision and reported no further injuries.
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Mickie
Thomas W. Mathews
Neighborhood Dog Known For Affection Dies After Speeding Incident
On North Loudoun Street a speeding motorist leads to the death of a beloved local dog named Mickie. The canine was well known in the area and had endeared himself to neighbors with his friendly, affectionate nature.
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Loudoun Street
Mickie
Good Will Fliers Return After Pan America Mission
Major Dargue and seven Army Air Corps members landed at Bolling Field to report completion of a goodwill mission. They presented President Coolidge with written replies from southern state chiefs and briefed him on the states visited and the positive receptions.
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Washington
Pan America
Herbert Amargue
Lis
Army Air Corps
Bolling Field
Coolidge
Dargue
the South
Amoco-Gas
AMOCO
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Central America
South America
Andes
Pampas
Brazil
West Indies
Airship crafters join ceremony at Bolling Field
President Coolidge presents eight certificates of award as the airship team finishes a mission binding nations. Langley Field ships and enthusiastic comrades join the escort to form a formal recognition scene with officers, families, and crowds present.
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Bolling Field
Langley Field
Honior
Coolidge
Early spring temperatures affect Virginia apple yields
Washington May 3. Liam Mattice specialist in agricultural meteorology of the United Weather Bureau told the American Meteorological Society that apple yields in Virginia and western Maryland depend largely on late winter and early spring temperatures. He cited 1920s and 1926 as examples and said the critical period is February 1 to March 28, with no clear link to last frost dates. He did not forecast the coming season.
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Washington
Virginia
Maryland
Liam Mattice
United Weather Bureau
Amcan Meteorological Society
Mattice
Another Name Is Added To West Va Mine Death List
FAIRMONT W Va May 3 An other name was added to the death list at Everettsville mine today when rescuers finding the body of a miner 3000 feet back in the blast swept tunnels brought the known dead to 18 The last victim found was a white miner with a buckle marked M It was believed he was one of the section bosses who was not with the main body of men trapped Fresh rescuers entered the workings to review progress in the fight against fire and gas They expected to conquer the gas today and reach the 76 missing men before nightfall
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Fairmont
W. Va
Everettsville
Diphtheria Clinic Planned in Frederick County
State Board of Health will run a diphtheria clinic in Frederick County with local physicians to administer toxin antitoxin. About 200,000 treated in Virginia already. Fees 50 cents per person. free for others. Vaccination will occur May 11 at Stephens City High School Middletown High School Miller School Winchester Gore High School Berryville Boyce High Schools.
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State Board of Health
Frederick County
Virginia
Stephens City
Middletown High School
Miller School
Winchester
Gore
Sekeel
Frederick’ County
Berryville
Boyce
Clarke County
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Bailey Bros
W. Clifford St
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Fred Crisman
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Japan
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U. S. Meteorological Society
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