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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
3
Ragged prose follows a shipboard escape as Morton Norton and Florence Mantime Brain use disguises to flee captors. A dangerous pursuit across harbor and deck culminates with a dramatic reunion and a perilous voyage that ends with memory and motive colliding aboard a derelict vessel.
Notice of probate for the will of J. J. Burns filed in Calhoun County Alabama court. Martha Burns appears to contest the will. parties named D E Burns Hamble Texas Jas York Hot Springs Arkansas listed as respondents. Hearing set December 1, 1914 before Judge John M. Rook at the county courthouse.
The undersigned convicted at the Spring Term 1924 in Anniston will apply for a parole on December 18. The note appears in the public record with a plea for clemency.
A power of sale under a 1914 mortgage by Margaret M Barber to Margaret M Barber Mortgagee lists sale of property in Calhoun County Alabama. Describes sections 33 32 28 with tracts and exceptions totaling about 375 acres, improvements, and appurtenances. Sale to be held December 19 1914 at the courthouse steps.
In Probate Court Calhoun County Alabama on November 30 2914 a petition by H Young and Evaline Rome seeks court approval to sell jointly owned lands described in the petition to enable division. A hearing is set for December 30 1914 to show cause why the lands should not be sold as prayed.
A brief note states the value of want ads lies in using them and promises payment. No further details are provided.
The piece outlines manager decisions on trimming rosters to 21 players by May 1, with John McGraw and other leaders facing long lists. It notes potential savings around $30,000 yearly in salaries and the risk of dropping “flash in the pan” players, as clubs plan thorough tryouts for 1926.
In Atlamta a 90 year old groom Bob Knox faces a contempt case as his ex wife files for payment. A court order forces him to settle or risk punishment while reports recount a string of aging grooms pairing with much younger brides including Albertson at 96 White at 52 and Phinigy at 65, noting one bride’s dark complexion prevented blush.
Atlanta December 1 Georgia's new child labor law goes into effect on New Year’s Day. The state department of commerce and labor prepares to enforce it across factories and mills. The law restricts work for children under fourteen and limits duties for dependents and orphans.
A new city directory released today lists Atlanta’s population as 284,463, revising prior estimates of 224,463. The differing counts rely on distinct registration bases and reflect common overstatements seen in other cities.
The Cin cianet announces Herzog will remain with the team for two years as manager after signing Corcontine. When asked about trades he said most managers will bargain with Cincinnati but all want Herzog as payment for any players they want to send to the team. He affirmed Herzog will stay with the team.
Swry telegrams pour in to Senator Kenyon of Iowa after he introduced a resolution urging the United States government to declare a twenty day Christmas truce. Details on support and opposition remain unclear in this fragment.
Montgomery December 16. State tax commission seized orders dealing with proposed rates in the Pratt Consolidated Coal Company and Slome Sheffield Steinmet Iron Company cases. The cases were considered at Birmingham December 3 and the orders were sent to Tax Commissioner Allen of Jefferson County.
The American House hosts a Latin American trade conference with broad New England representation. Howard Elliott of the New Haven railroad, John Barrett of the Pan American Velon, and several premiers are slated to speak at the meeting.
A vintage advertisement promises nasal relief by applying a fragrant cream into the nostrils. It claims to clear air passages, relieve congestion, headaches, and sniffling, with statements about lasting comfort and freedom from blocked breathing.
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