Miller Murder Trial Opens in Frederick County Court
Frederick county, Miller Morrison H Miller faces first degree murder charges for the October 20 1911 killing of Rural Mail Carrier George O Crisman on Miller land near Winchester. The case drew wide interest as jury sworn quickly and defense and prosecution outline rival theories of willful killing versus insanity.
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Morrison H. Miller
Frederick County
Court House
George O. Grisman
Miller
Front Royal Road
Winchester
Circuit Court
L. F. Caldwell
T. W. Harrison
Harry R. Kern
Crisman
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Virginia House of Delegates
Herbert S. Larrick
Marshall McCormick
Berry- Ville
Kern
Larrick
W. Allen
M. P. Ebert
George J. Pitzer
W. C. Johnson
C. E. Bageant
William Stickley
J. D. Chamberlain
Turner Scrivenner
R. Hershman
L. “H.W. Blosser
James B. Snapp
Eelijah Shull
Commonwealth
President Taft Narrowly Escapes Collision at Sea
President Taft, returning from Hampton Institute visit, faced a near collision when the steamer Northland nearly rammed his yacht the Mayflower. The President ordered an immediate investigation with Navy officials blaming the Northland pilot for the near disaster.
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National News Service
Washington
Taft
Hampton Institute
Northland
Hampton
Navy
Rebel Leader Reported Dead in Havana News
Cuban government officials announce advices say General Extenor, rebel leader, has been killed. Battleship Rhode Island and cruiser Washington arrive as crowds watch in silence. Reports say President Gomez may resign if ships are not withdrawn.
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National News Service
Havana
Extenor
Rhode Island
Washington
Gomez
Six Big Features Tonight at the Reel Show Auditorium
Tonight at the Auditorium six major pictures screen a varied program. Highlights include His Mother's Shroud, Tim and Jim, The Hobo, Pisa Italy scenic, The rs Daughter Melies, Phé Keeper's Daughter. Local patrons urged to attend the six feature reel program.
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Vitag
Tim
Jim
Lubin
Selig
Pisa
Italy
Melies
Phé Lig -Keeper
Edison
Ramsburg declares candidacy for city mayor
By request of numerous citizens I announce myself as a candidate for mayor of the city. If elected I will perform my duties without fear or favor. I will appreciate your support. Respectfully Co. W Ramsburg.
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Co. W. Ramsburg
Widow From Reno Tonight at Empire Theater
The headline notes a comedy show at Empire Theater featuring the Widow From Reno and an all-star company with interspersed specialties. Admission 10 cents, children 5 cents. Those without the free ladies ticket can enter for this one night only.
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Wilber 'Stock Co
Empire
Nine Persons Found Murdered in Iowa Home
A message reports nine people murdered by ax blows at the home of J B Moore a hardware merchant in Cilsea in southwestern Iowa. Authorities investigate and details are scarce due to the town’s remoteness.
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Des Moin
Winchester voters set to cast ballots for mayor and council
Winchester voters have about 15 hours to vote tomorrow with polls opening at sunrise 4 40 A M and closing at 7 31 P M The election awards two council seats per ward with separate ballots for each polling place. Independent and Democratic candidates compete as Republicans do not field a ticket for mayor.
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Winchester
W. Ramsburg
J. Evans
Mayot
The
Friendship Fire Company
Shirley Carter
H. H.mcguire
James M. Haymaker
Council
Stewart Grim
W. L. Whisson
Former Speaker Joe Cannon Skips GOP Convention Role
Washington June 10 Uncle Joe Cannon former Speaker of the House will not attend the National Republican Convention in Chicago citing duties on the appropriations committee that keep him busy until Congress adjourns He declined to predict the Roosevelt Taft outcome.
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Joe Cannon
Washington
Chicago
House
Appropriations Committee
Congress
Convention Not To Be Packed
Baltimore quotes John S Marin, the sergeant at arms of the Democratic national convention, saying there will be no packing of the convention and he is taking steps to prevent counterfeit admission tickets.
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National News Service
Baltimore
Jumes
John S. Marin
Dldhes
Extra Policemen Guard Elevated Cars After Disorder
Extra policemen guard all elevated cars after the service was renamed following a Sunday of riotous disorder. Dynamite was used for the first time and the service suspended. The elevated company lost thousands of dollars due to light Sunday traffic.
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National News Service
Poston Jt
Battleships Sail Toward Havana From Key West
Rear Admiral Osterhaug on the flagship Washington with the Rhode Island left Key West for Havana. The move follows Minister Baupre warning of menacing conditions in Cuba’s capital and signals heightened naval readiness.
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National News Service
Key. West, Fla
Osterhaug
Washington
Rhode Island
Havana
Baupre
Cuba
Havre Portmen Join the Strike
Havre France June 10 Practically all the port workers decided this morning to join the strike of the firemen and seamen demanding pay raises. The strike has crippled traffic at the port during the peak season.
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National News Service
Havre
France
U.S. Marines Attacked Again Near Cuero Mines
In Santiago Cuba on June 10 Company A of the United States Marines guarding the Cuero mines was attacked again before dawn. About 100 shots were fired before insurgents were driven off. Rebels burned several tons of sugar canes on the Hatillo plantation earlier.
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National News Service
Santiago
Cuba
United States
Cuero
Hatillo
Orozco's Band Surrounded Near Chihuahua
Reports from El Paso indicate six federal columns have surrounded General Orozco's Mexican rebels just south of Chihuahua. Reliable sources say Orozco and his insurrectos face annihilation as the siege tightens.
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National News Service
el Paso
Texas
General Orozco
Chihuahua
Orozco
Auctioneer Swanson Sells Large Arlington Load of Furniture
A. G. Swanson announces a large furniture shipment loaded today from the Arlington Hotel in Washington D C describing it as the best load purchased. The note adds a final line about the Friendship Fire Co meeting at 8 PM to finalize plans for a Hagerstown trip and lists items like ladies dresses wrappers kimonos and more.
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Arlington Hotel
Washington, D. C
A. G. Swanson
Friendship Fire Co
Hagerstown
Republican National Convention Battles and California Delegates
Chicago dispatches report ongoing Republican national convention maneuvering. Taft forces abandon bid to seat California delegates, motion approved to seat all delegates except Fourth California. Indiana contests loom as blocs debated seating and committee decisions.
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National
Chicago
Dent
Roose
Taft
California
Indiana
Pion Boeing
German Sailors Visit New York Nordrhein Officers Arrive
German sailors visit New York as a battleship squadron arrives in the morning. The German officers are to attend a series of functions with American hosts and a Yankee escort.
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Kky National News
New York
America
Death of Valley TP Company director Van Pelt announced
A Burkte county message reports Mr N B Van Pelt aged advanced years died yesterday at his home. He had served twenty years as a member of the Valley TP Company board and will be buried tomorrow with attendances from the company and local officials.
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Burkte
N. B. van Pelt
Christians Released After Holding by Turkish Authorities
National News Agency reports Christians held by Turkish authorities were released by Italy. Miss Florence Andersson and Madame Parcello of Cari, New York, are offering vocal lessons. organized by Star Office at $1.00 per dress.
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Italy
Florence Andersson
Madame Parcello
Cari N. Y
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Miler
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Wilhvi
Cristian
W. A. Bell
P. W. Boyd
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PP. W
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