Policeman Jack Holland Murder Terrorized Townspeople
A widow and community demand justice as Jack Holland, a local policeman, is killed by an assassin. Protests erupt over the Pearce pardon amid calls for swift punishment and a gubernatorial review of parole decisions. The editorial letter argues Pearce’s guilt in the Kennedy murder and condemns leniency.
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Jack Holland
Shell
Kennedy
Pearce
Pardon Railroad Commission
Anniston
Sheltom
Sarge Kennedy
Jotese Pearce
Thie County
Cor. Pearce
Gove
R O'Neal
Board of Convict Inspect— Om
Uber
Seelton
Sarge
Pesce
Ghost
Anniston Battles Railroad Rate Ruling And Local Service Cuts
Local business leaders protest Alabama Railroad Commission ruling cutting passenger service and allowing rate hikes. Louisville Nashville and Western Railway gains authority to discontinue several trains. Montgomery opposition expected to appeal. Industrial districts in Gadsden, Anniston and Talladega seek reversal.
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Willett
Anniston Motors
Alabama Railroad
Cy. Mae
Lmcrease
Birmingham
Montgomes
Eton
Chamber of Commerce
Amendston
Tates
Arnuiston
Montgomery
Feadge Willett
Tiniston
Louisville
Nashville
Wwestern
Wraetes
Gadsden
Anniston
Talladega
Fternoon
Lomna Sville
Nas Ville
Western Railway of
Alabama
Geer Siana
Fleem@aton
Birmiinehain
Selma
Adee Dama
Hobson Submits Constitutional Prohibition Amendment
Washington reports the House debate on Hobson’s constitutional amendment to prohibit manufacture, sale, and importation of intoxicants in the United States. Proponents cite crime, insanity, and deaths while opponents call it an invasion of states rights. The measure includes a sacramental and medicinal carveout and seeks enforcement powers.
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Washington
United States
Hobmecem
Henry
Texas
Hobe
Cewater Chamber
Belinda the Speker
Hobson Summer
Armeeng
Abercromble
Alabama
Stephens and
Quinn
Mississing Wing
Arkansas
Heflin
Hobson
Congress
Selemee
SOC
Washingtonian
Howe
Ten Provinces Battle Rages as Allies Press On
Reports from Amengh and surrounding provinces describe fierce fighting as Allied forces advance amid Russian claims of regrouping. British naval actions continue along the Belgian coast with bombardments reported for thirty six years and Allied air forces targeting Zeppelin sheds near Brussels.
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Belgium
Rotterdam
Etterbeck
Brassels
Valdosta Seeks Honorary Senator After Death
In Valdosta on December 22 a notice states former Senator W. S West was appointed to fill the direct term of the late Senator Bacos. The appointment follows the heart failure that ended Bacos’s term, effective immediately.
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Valdosta
W. Swest
Bacos
Funeral of Dead Officer Tomorrow Afternoon
Funeral services for Policeman A. Molland will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at First Baptist Church corner Foesteenth Street and Pine Avenue. Mayor Wikle, Chief Phillips, and city officials will attend. Ivins remains hospitalized after a fatal shootout between officers and Wek the pawing? attackers in the restricted district between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets, with warrants issued for Barton and Graw. The deceased leaves a wife and four children, plus his mother and siblings.
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Glen Addie
T. B. Ivinn
Hollamen
Hiss Witlx
A. H. Borders
Will Barton
Major Graw
Phillips
First Baptist Church
Foesteenth Street
Pino
L. N Claxtens
Holland
Wikle
Tommorrow
Wiedow
Sixteenth Street
Walnut Avenue
Mies
Walter Nowland
Har
Roma Mae
William
Lves
Rome
Tom Speatling
Hampton Miller
Robert Cooke
Mike Artezenia Holland
Washington
Raoase
Otter
Philmore
Atlanta
Ivins
T. B. Twins
A. J. Holland
Fema
Tennessee
Athens
Tema
PR Hps
Mets
John B. Ivine
Eugene
Tenn
Welen
Atte
Alabama Hotel
Emmett Kemp Shot by Policeman Rutledge Near Union Depot
Emmett Kemp, a Black man, was shot on Monday night near the Union depot by Policeman George Rutledge. Kemp was fatally wounded, gunfire occurred after he brandished a pistol toward officers. two Rutledges, unnamed, fired as the men fled, with three empty chambers found near the railroad track.
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Emmett Kemp
George Routledge
George Rutledge
Theem Rutledge
Neaso Derone
Barbadee
Union Depot
Fouteenth Street
Rutledge
Kemp
Pleven Asphyxiated in Gas Incident Blamed on Explosion
Eleven men were overcome by gas during a blast at a chemical works in Williamburg New York. One worker died from suffocation and others were rushed to hospitals in critical condition as authorities investigate the cause of the explosion.
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New York
Willlameburg
Greece and Roumania discuss action against Turkey
Confidential dispatches between Greece and Roumania indicate coordination of concerted action against Turkey. The exchanges aim to align policies and potential steps in regional tensions amid diplomatic exchanges and pressure.
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Athens
Greece
Roumania
Turkey
Submarine Sunk Off Havre While Attacking Troops
The ministry reports a German submarine was sunk today while engaging troops on a transport off Havre. Ship damage and enemy losses are noted as the action unfolds at sea.
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Paris
Ministry of the Marine
Havre
Frontline in Galicia Sees Massive Austro German Assault
Russian, German and Azerbaijani forces clash along a 126 mile Galician front as Austro Germans push to lift the siege of Przemysl. The fighting signals a large scale struggle across occupied territory.
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Galicia
Przemyel
British Expeditionary Forces Drive Turks Up the Tigris
Dispatches from Baas report British forces advancing along the Tigris as they press Turkish troops in the Persian Gulf area. The advance pushes Turkish lines toward the interior as operations continue.
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Bombay
Turkey
Persian Gulf
Tigris
Baars
French Parliament in Extraordinary Session Amid War Mobilization
With battles ongoing in northeastern provinces the French parliament met in extraordinary session to adopt war measures. Officials note Paris is deemed safer and expect German forces to retreat to their soil as Allied progress is reported. An unofficial note claims an Anglo French fleet bombards Ostend.
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Sthitors
Paris 6
Ostend
Remier Vivienna
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