Remarkable Embezzlement Case Shocks Anniston
Post Office Inspector B F Dilts describes the alleged embezzlement by Edgar Dwight Smith as extraordinary and notes a shortage estimated between 1800 and 2900 dollars. Smith, popular in Anniston, is under scrutiny as officials strive to recover funds while the post office remains otherwise well regarded.
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Post Office
B. F. Dilts
Edgar Dwight Smith
Dilts
Anniston
Smith
Annistonians
Doctors To Host Calhoun County Medical Banquet In February
The Calhoun County Medical Society met at city hall and elected officers for the year. The annual banquet is set for February 2 with a yet undecided venue. Officers include President W B Arbery and Vice President R L Hughes, both of Jacksonville and Choccolocco respectively. Drs L M Winn W D Sellers and A N Steele comprise the banquet committee. Secretary T J Brothers and Treasurer B E Anderson retain their posts, succeeding K E Moon who resigned.
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Calhoun County Medical Society
City
L. M. Winn
W. D. Sellers
A. N. Steele
W. B. Arbery
Jacksonville
R. L. Hughes
Choccolocco
County Officials Urge Full Valuation Tax Reform
County commissioners argue that taxing banks and other property at full market value would raise about one million dollars in Calhoun county. They claim avoiding fair cash valuations is widespread and would benefit public finances if standardized.
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Calhoun County
Injunction Granted For New York Movie Theaters
Supreme Court Justice Blakemore granted a temporary injunction to 500 picture show proprietors in Greater New York to stop Mayor McClellan from closing their theaters. The ruling shields operators in a broad citywide dispute over theatre closures.
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New York
Supreme Court
Blakemore
Brooklyn
Greater
McClellan
Inauguration of Lilley and Maine Governor Fernald
George L. Lilley was inaugurated governor of Connecticut as the Legislature convened for the biennial session. Brandegee seeks re election for U S Senate with Ebenezer Hill challenging. Brandegee expected to win. Bert M. Fernald then inaugurated as Maine governor with ceremony and public reception.
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Hartford
Conn
George L. Lilley
Congress
Connecticut
United States
Frank B. Brandegee
Orville H. Platt
Brandegee
Ebenezer J. Hill
Augusta
Bert M. Fernald
Maine
Supreme Court
Virginia Horticultural Society Opens 13th Convention
The 13th annual Virginia State Horticultural Society convention began in Lynchburg with record attendance. A key morning paper by A McNeill, chief of Canada’s fruit division, discussed Canadian Government Control of Fruit Package and Grading Fruit.
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Lynchburg
Virginia State Horticultural Society
A. McNeill
Canadian Department of Agriculture
Western Fruit Jobbers discuss rates and relations
In Minneapolis on January 6 the Western Fruit Jobbers association held its fifth annual session to consider uniform packing, freight rates, and the ties between growers and jobbers.
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Minneapolis
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
Popular Man Is Bitten by Negro in Atlanta
John D. Kirkpatrick, a well known Atlanta man, was attacked by a burly negro who sprang from beneath a bed and slashed his ear and neck with a razor. Kirkpatrick pinned the assailant until the man bit his hand and escaped through a window on the front porch. Kirkpatrick suffered cuts and a severely bitten finger. the attacker remains at large.
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Atlanta
John D. Kirkpatrick
Kirkwood
Kirkpatrick
Shackles Filed Almost in Twain
Tom Cargine a convicted burglar and pistol carrier attempted to escape by filing his shackles in an alley. An overseer detected the plan as guards later resecured him with three shackles, underscoring his desperate conduct.
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Tom Cargine
Parker
No Rivers and Harbors Bill For This Session
Washington January 6. Rivers and harbors committee meeting decides no bill for this class of work will be presented this session due to a depleted treasury.
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Washington
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Congress
Treasury
Brown Heads New York Central President
W C Brown senior vice president was elected president of the New York Central Railroad at a directors meeting, succeeding W H Newmin who resigned. The change takes effect immediately as Brown assumes the post.
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New York
New York Central Railroad Today
W. C. Brown
The
Road
W. H. Newmin
Murder Verdict in Grandfather Case
Bridgeton New Jersey January 6 The jury finds Walter Sellers guilty of murder in the first degree for killing his grandfather William Reed at Vine land during the trial held this morning.
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Bridgeton
N. J
Walter Sellers
William Reed
Vineland
Watchorn Nomination Withdrawn Amid Immigration Probe
Senate immigration committee has no knowledge of charges against Immigration Commissioner Watchorn whose nomination was pulled. Senator Dillingham said he knows of no reason for withdrawal and says any charges are with President Roosevelt.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Immigration
Watehorn
Dillingham
Senate
Roosevelt
Mrs Annis to Testify in Hains Case
Special Prosecutor Darrin announced Mrs. William E. Annis will again testify to rebuff statements by Thornton J. Hains about knowing Annis. Hains faced cross examination and denied and objections halted the line of questioning about alleged familiarities with Claudia Libbey Hains.
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Flushing
L. L
Darrin
William E. Annis
Thornton J. Hains
Annis
Hains
Thornton Hains
Continue Search for Missing Man in Atlanta
Atlanta January 6 A corps of special detectives hunted the Chattahoochee river area and woods toward Marietta. They seek Clifford B. Kitcheen missing since Saturday night. No clue found and death by self harm is suspected as bth banks of the river and city have been combed.
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Atlanta
Chattahoochee
Cobb County
Marietta
Clifford B. Kitcheen
Stafford
Kitchen
Railroad fight costly as state cites 23000 total costs
The State paid 1000 to Horace Stringfellow, an attorney in railroad suits, bringing total costs to 23000. The case concerns new rate and regulation laws and is now before the circuit court of appeals.
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Montgomery
Horace Stringfellow
Circuit Court of Appeals
Mason Named Chief of Navy Ordnance Bureau
Rear Admiral N. F. Mason has been appointed chief of the bureau of ordnance in the Navy Department for a four year term from Washington on January 6.
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Washington
N. FE. Mason
Bureau of Ordnance
Navy Department
Still After Standard Oil
Testimony in the government’s case to dissolve Standard Oil of New Jersey resumed before Special Commissioner Farriss in New York on January 6. The proceeding yielded little new information as rebuttal testimony continued.
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New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Farriss
Death and Desperation in Messina Afterquake
Report from Rome describes survivors pulled from Messina ruins while starvation and exhaustion claim lives in the city and Reggio. Typhoid spreads amid relief delays as troops prepare to aid. fear grows of wider outbreak and looting continues despite guard.
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Messina
Reggio
Haly
Tts
Queen Helena Converts Quirinal to Refugee Garment Workshop
In Rome the queen transforms part of the Quirinal into a garment workshop for earthquake refugees. Women of high rank and working girls work together under the queen's supervision. Each afternoon a one hour tea break is provided before work resumes.
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Rome
Jan
G—Din
Helena
Quirinal
Jong
Che Wowep
Roosevelt weighs distribution plan for 500000 relief fund
President Roosevelt conferred with Assistant Secretary Bacon on how to distribute the half million relief appropriation. Action awaits guidance from Ambassador Griscom before any steps are taken.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Bacon
Congress
Griscom
Mor rison Posey wedding at Piedmont home
Grogan Morrison, of Jacksonville, and Miss Claudia Posey of Piedmont were married in a quiet home ceremony at the Posey residence. Rev. Terry of the Methodist church officiated. Harrison is described as a rising Jacksonville businessman and the bride as a lovely, accomplished Piedmont young woman.
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Piedmont
Governor Folk on liquor trade and reform agenda
Jefferson City Missouri January session opens with contested lieutenant governorship and Stone reelection battle drawing attention. Governor Polk proposes higher state revenues and tighter liquor regulation, local option shifts, and county unit rate. Also calls for child labor law changes and appointive railroad warehous board members, plus election law revisions including Massachusetts ballot measure.
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Polk
Advocates Ward
State Board of Railroad
Ad Warehouse Commissioners
Massachusetts
North Carolina Assembly Opens 60 Day Session
Raleigh January 6 The North Carolina general assembly convened for a 60 day session. Governor Glenn delivered a farewell message summarizing four years in office and outlining recommendations for the future.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina General Assembly
Glenn
Massachusetts Legislature Convenes for Inauguration Day
After opening formalities the Massachusetts Legislature adjourns to tomorrow for Governor Eben Draper's inauguration. Petitions are expected to surge again. No major legislation is in sight though a potential merger of railroads may not be addressed. Proposed changes to liquor regulation loom as a key topic.
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Boston
Jan
Massachusetts
Eben
Draper
Boston & Maine
New York
New Haven & Hartford
South Dakota Legislature Opens Biennial Session
South Dakota lawmakers arrive in Pierre for a busy session with debates over revenue measures and an immigration bureau. Primary results set the stage for Crawford to replace Kittredge in the U S Senate. The 2 cent fare, county option bills, and primary law amendments attract keen interest.
Broker Edward Disenberry Found With Throat Cut in Brooklyn
Edward Disenberry, 74, a retired Produce Exchange member, was found unconscious at his Brooklyn home with his throat cut from ear to ear. His wife says it was an accident during shaving, but police suspect a suicide attempt.
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New York
Edward Disenberry
The
Produce Exchange
Brooklyn
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