Thaw's Will Taken Up Amid Courtroom Turmoil
Special to the Star from New York reports the Thaw trial resuming with crowded interest and new moves on the will. Witness D Lyons testified about Thaw's will while Jerome contested its admission. Evelyn Thaw identified a note and testified on prior visits, as legal wrangles continued over insanity and evidence.
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Blackguard
Evelyn
White
Thaw
Larry
New York
Delmas
May Mackenzie
Jerome
Mardi Gras Week Opens With Crowds in New Orleans
Carnival week in New Orleans began with thousands visiting from across the country. Hotels filled to capacity and private homes opened to shelter visitors as trains bring large crowds. Rex the Carnival’s king will enter the city at noon tomorrow.
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Star
New Orleans
Rex
Carnival Opens in Mobile With Record Crowds
The first day of the carnival in Mobile attracted large crowds as businesses decorated with bunting and electric lights. Hotels struggled to house visitors, using parlors for extra sleeping space, and indications point to a bigger attendance than in years past. A sacred concert by the First Infantry Band in Bienville Square drew record crowds.
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Mobile
First Infantry
Bienville Square
Mardi Gras Carnival Opens in Natchez With Festive Atmosphere
Natchez Mississippi opens its tenth annual Mardi Gras carnival under auspicious conditions with business houses decorated and visitors in town. The king of the carnival is due to arrive at noon tomorrow and the Des Moines cruiser has added to the program’s appeal, attracting more spectators.
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Natchez
Miss
Des Moines
Will Objection Delays Evidence Amid Passing of Document
The envelope with an unbroken seal was produced as evidence but Attorney Delmas offered the will again. Mr. Jerome objected, arguing the transfer of the will from Lyons to Gleason. The court sustained the objection, and the will was set aside temporarily.
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Thaw
Harry Thaw
D. Lyons
Union National Bank of Pittsburg
Jerome
Lyong
Messrs Jerome and
Delmas
Lyons
Gleason
Mr. Jerome
Roosevelt seeks print ban on Thaw trial details
President Roosevelt requested Postmaster General Cortelyou to bar newspapers in the mails from printing full details of the Thaw trial where lawful. The White House released an official statement on the move dated February 11.
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The
Star
Washington
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
White House
Peculiar Ideas On Thaw Trial by English Lawyer
London, Feb 11. English lawyer Dr Emile Reich asserts the lack of a duelling law in America caused Architect White’s death by Harry Thaw. Reich views US lynchings as crowd duels, and he says Thaw, if mad, was driven to a one sided duel.
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The
Star
London
America
Architect White
Harry Thaw
Emile Reich
United States
Thaw
Reich
Hermann Faces Charge In Court In Oregon Case
Washington February 11 Representative Binger Hermann of Oregon is charged with destroying certain letter press books after retiring as commissioner of lands. He was summoned to appear in criminal court before Justice Stafford for the proceedings.
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Washington
Binger Hermann
Oregon
Commissioner of Lands
Criminal Court
Stafford
Doan's Ointment Said To Cure Piles Urgently
An old newspaper blurb claims piles can be cured by Doan's Ointment with thousands of cases cited. It notes the product costs 50 cents at any drug store.
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Doan
Sunday Law Arguments Hit City Council For Jebeles Bros
The Sunday closing law debate returns to the city council next Thursday over Jebeles Bros candy kitchen cigar stand and lunch counter in the Alabama hotel building. Courts upheld convictions but the stand remains open on Sundays amid petitions and disputed interpretations of state and city ordinances.
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Jebeles Bros
Alabama
State Supreme Court
Dill
J. H W. Foster
Parker Memorial Baptist Church
Foster
Anniston
Jeheles
Magnates Visit Anniston Western Steel Car Plant
FF Hoffstat president of Pressed Steel Company and director of Western Steel Car and Foundry Company along with J W Friend vice president of Pressed Steel and director at Western Steel Car visited Anniston's Western Steel Car and Foundry plant. General Manager HM McCord welcomed them and noted the plant’s good condition with a new order for 200 box cars for the Atlantic Coast Line, ensuring busy work into summer.
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M. Hoffstat
Pressed Steel Company
Western Steel Car and Foundry Company
J. W. Friend
HM. A. McCord
Anniston
New York
Atlanta
McCord
Sear Works
Atlantic Coast Line
Manager McCord Says No Comment on Hoffstat Visit
Manager McCord was seen today and asked about the visit of Mr Hoffstat and associates. He stated there is nothing to say and he can give nothing out, repeating that the gentlemen were here on an official inspection.
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McCord
Edison at 60 Still Busy in Laboratory Work
Thomas A. Edison, aged 60, remains hard at work in his East Orange laboratory. Despite sensational reports of paralysis and nervous breakdown, he is in good health and receiving a flood of congratulatory messages.
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East Orange
N. J
Feb
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
City council eyed over blue law sales debate
The ruling discusses state law on drug store sales during weekdays while blue law enforcement is debated. Some hope for a revived blue law, others call it a mere name, with Dr Foster’s stance sparking discussion on the council’s action and its practicality.
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Foster
Romantic marriage postponed by train delays at Union Station
Arthur Haynes and Miss Katie Moreland planned a marriage at Union Station when the Rome southbound train failed to connect with the Chattanooga line to Selma. The delay prevented the ceremony, drawing visible disappointment from a crowd. At 8:55 p.m. Miss Moreland finally joined Haynes on a Rome to Talladega run, where the plan reportedly continued.
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Arthur Haynes
Katie Moreland
Union
Southern
Rome
Selma
Chattanooga
EB. F. Crook
Union Station
Birmingham Atlantic to Build to Anniston
Chief Justice Fuller turns 75 today in Washington and shows strong health. He has not retired despite eligibility since age 70 and is likely to stay on the bench until after the next presidential election. The piece outlines retirement eligibility and possible successor scenarios involving Justices Harlan Brewer Peckham and others with party considerations for Roosevelt.
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The
Star
Washington
Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Puller
Theodore Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Muller
Harlan
Tie
Roosevelt
Brewer
Peckham
Supreme Bench
Cousin of Gov Vardaman Freed in Murder Case
Greenwood Miss Feb 11 James N Money Jr was acquitted on the day of accusation in the killing of neighbor L J Henderson near Croger ending a long feud. The jury held the shooting justified Money is nephew of United States Senator Money and a cousin of Governor Vardaman.
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Greenwood
Miss
James N. Money Jr
L. J. Henderson
Croger
Money
United States
Vardaman
Shaw to buy 25 million in short term bonds
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw announced a purchase of 25 million dollars in short term 4 percent bonds at 101 percent. The order takes effect immediately, with 101 percent price applying to bonds lacking anticipated April interest. Bonds with April interest already paid will be priced at 100 percent.
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the Star
Washington
Another Railroad For The Model City Assured
The Birmingham & Atlantic railroad announces plans to extend from Talladega to Montgomery and north to Anniston. Directors in New York decide to build about 160 miles of track, opening vast timber and mineral lands. The Talladega to Anniston stretch will be about 25 miles, Talladega to Montgomery about 150.
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Montgomery
Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad
Secretary of State
New
Birmingham and Atlantic line eyed by Seaboard interests
The Birmingham and Atlantic line appears dominated by B man & Co of New York, with Seaboard Coal Company mines at Coal City near Pell City. Ladenberg Thulman & Co. back Seaboard Air Line, and a Birmingham to Anniston extension could feed Seaboard into Anniston via Tredegar, Talladega, and possibly reach Birmingham. Anniston terminals not confirmed, but likely use Seaboard yards. growth signals rail access to the city.
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Birmingham & Atlantic Road
Bman & Co
Bankers of
New York
Seaboard Coal Company
Coal City
Pell City
Ladenberg, Thulman & Co
Seaboard Air Line
Birmingham & Atlantic
Anniston
Prominent Young Montgomery Man Slain in City
Montgomery February 11 John A Finley a 24 year old unmarried local figure was found dead yesterday in a lonely city spot his throat cut from ear to ear and forty five gashes on face and neck robbery appears partial motive five negro suspects in police custody the coroner's inquest sat all day but did not finish its work
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Star
Montgomery
John A. Finley
Finley
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