Gunman Robinson to Face Trial in Boston Monday
Boston authorities ready to try Lawrence Robinson known as Chippy for the Norton shooting during a downtown cafe arrest attempt. Detectives tracked him from Toledo to Philadelphia then Boston, with chief inspector Norton killed in the daylight escape attempt.
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Boston
Mass
District Attorney's
Lawrence
Chippy) Robinson
Thomas J. Norton
Robinson
Ohio
Toledo
Grand Rapids
Mich
Thompson Jewelry
New Evidence Found Against Mrs. Carman
Nassau county prosecutor announces new evidence against Mrs. Carman. Indictment likely for first degree murder to supersede manslaughter charge. Bail set at 20000. friends ready for 150000 in Freeport. Carman awaits arraignment at Mineola jail. Public reaction cited. potential 20 year maximum penalty noted.
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New York
Smith
Nassau County
Carman
Mineola
Freeport
First 1914 bale of cotton arrives in Savannah
What is believed to be the first bale of cotton from the 1914 crop was received here today. It was grown in Decatur county and is the earliest shipment ever received at this point.
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Savannah
Decatur County
Henderson Damaged by Storm
Henderson Ky July 17 daylight shows the cyclone that struck last night killed Mrs William Snell and her fourteen year old nephew. Twenty business houses or plants were demolished and lines poles and trees blocked streets destroying light and streetcar service. The Crane Furniture three story building collapsed crushing their home. The storm lasted under five minutes.
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Henderson
William Snell
Prison guard with six flags career at Atlanta prison
George N. Watson, an Atlanta federal prison guard and son of a pacifist Quaker, has served in military roles across multiple nations. He says he prefers the American army’s pay and dignity to a Central American generalship, noting his diverse service from private to major and his language skills.
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Atlanta
Six Flags
Atlanta Federal Prison
George N. Watson
United States Army
Funston
Colombia
Nicaraagua
Honduras
Guatemala
Central America
Mrs S S E Webb Celebrates 82nd Birthday
Mrs S S E Webb reaches 82 as family and friends gather in Hefline with host J W Monk. Born in 1832 she is mother to 14 children 75 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren and long time Primitive Baptist church member.
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J. W. Monk
Hefline
Solicitors on Salary Debate Shapes Georgia Legislature
Atlanta reports a senate pass for salary-based solicitors general with $3000 yearly pay set, potential county supplement, while house opposition grows. Debate cites large counties earning up to $50,000 by fees. The house rejects Griggs and Hansell county creations and weighs county prosecutor plan. A cigarette prohibition bill faces committee approval amid WCTU concerns about female smoking.
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Atlanta
Senate
House
Harrell
T. E. Patterson
Griffin
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
California Wine and Brandy Output Expected This Year
California anticipates producing 47 million gallons of wine and 2 million gallons of brandy this year. Revenue is projected at about 15,100,000 dollars.
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Los Angeles
California
Empire Life Insurers Under Fire In Hearing
Atlanta July 17 officers of the Empire Life Insurance company faced a hearing on a complaint by Judge Jones R. Brown. John H Copeland, principal witness, showed a report alleging capital impairment and stock subscription fraud. Directors supposedly subscribed 1 000 each discounted at a Macon bank to 12 000, later sold for 25 000 without payment by subscribers.
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Atlanta
Empire Life Insurance Company
Jones R. Brown
John H. Copelama
Macon
Suit War Filed Today Against the New Haven
Boston July 2 7 The trustees under the will of the late Ole Bull Vaugham filed a bill of complaint against the New Haven Railroad and its directors to recover millions said looted from the stockholders. The suit seeks to enforce disabilities on certain former directors and to appoint a master to take charge of the railroad. Defendants include Rockefeller Morgan and Mellon among other board members.
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New Haven
Linder
Ole Bull” Vaughn
Rockefeller, Morgan and
Mellen
Boston
New Haven Rallromel
Ole Bull” Vaugham
New Haven Railroad
Messrs. Rockefeller
Morgan and Mellen
New Haven Ratio— Road
MEGE Of Garrison Accuses Husband In Police Court
In New York on July 7 Mrs. John Kurr niece of Secretary of War Garrison accused her husband of neglecting meals and family needs. He admitted cutting her allowance to seven dollars a week after disputes over guests and expenses. He was discharged.
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New York
John Kurr
Garrison
Kurr
Sme
Three Infected Rats Found in New Orleans
Three rats infected with bubonic plague germs were found in New Orleans, announced by Dr. W C Rucker Assistant United States Surgeon General. The rodents were from separate city areas but near the site of the first of five plague cases three weeks ago. Each residence was fumigated and cleaned after capture.
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New Orlean
New Orleans
W C. Rucker
United States
Suffragist Attack Sparks Gallery Incident in London
A fragmentary report from London notes a disturbance at the National Art Gallery linked to the re arrest of Mrs. Pankhurst. The brief mentions a portrait by Thomas Carlisle and a woman being arrested, with limited readable details.
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London
National Art Gallery
Birth reported of a boy in Holt and Talladega area
Press dispatches state Mrs Mike Cowan of Holt Alabama gave birth to a twelve pound boy. John F Smith supported by John Fitzgerald of Oxford says the baby was born on the Smith place near McFall with two fully developed front teeth.
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Mike Cowan
Holt
Ala
John F. Smith
Talladega County
Mr. Smith
John Fitzgerald
Oxford
Smith Place
McFall
Jubilations in Atlanta as Methodist University wins
Atlanta reports jubilation after the commission's 12 to 2 vote to locate the new Methodist University in the city. Asa G. Camler pledged one million dollars to endow the university. A tract of 5&3 acres in nearby Druld Hills is under consideration for the campus site.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Great Methodist University
Birmingham
Arace
Asa G. Camler
Probaly
Druid Hills
Whisich
Drula $Hills
Forrest Adair
Geo. Adair
Casadiler
Methodists
Six Acres Deeded for Boys Home Outside Chicago
Chicago July 17 six acres of valuable land on the city outskirts were deeded to new boys and bootblace KS by Francis A Herdy as a site for a home for the boys Hardy is chairman of a board raising an endowment for the home
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Chicago
Francis A. Herdy
Hardy
Wilson Woodon Defies Orders at Executive Offices
Wil Fen, 80n, ignored Dr Grayson orders and spent hours at the executive offices. his fever from yesterday has subsided according to reports from Washington July 17.
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Washington
Grayson
Works Fires at Wilson Over Trust Legislation
Washington July 17 Senator Works of California assailed President Wilson's trust reform bills. He said the measures would only embarrass business and that the congress should not rush such legislation without thorough examination. He warned the country may face a serious crime if the business system is pushed into hasty reform.
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Washington
Wilson
Works
California
Senate
Widow seeks $60,000 treasure hoard back to Georgia
Georgia-bound widow Charless Lee Prater, widow of the bank robber alias Charles Craven, hunts the buried treasure worth $60,000. Government agents and police have long pursued her as she vows to endure torture rather than reveal the hiding place near Savannah.
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Atlanta
Fae Ween
Charless Lee Prater
Metorious Bank Rot Ber
Charles Craven
Georgia
Savannah
Confiscation and Amnesty Debates Shape Mexican Crisis
Washington reports breakers are ahead in Mexican affairs and Gen Carreeme may reject general amnesty. Carranza's stance hinges on rebels confining enemy property, with treason charges used to justify land seizures. Villa reportedly contemplates a coup or establishing a northern republic as instability grows.
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Washington
Carreeme
Carranza
Nesty
Huwaerta
Sarbajal
Villa
Mexico City Conference Urges End to Huerta Rule
Provisional President Carbaña invites government leaders to a capital conference to heal Mexico, dissolve Congress, and curb Huerta influence. General Cárdenas expected soon. Huerta and Blamowet reportedly fled toward Cordoba Porto.
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Mexico City
Carbagm
Mexico
Congress
Omee
Huerta
Doub Ul
Catranty
Porto Huerta
Washington
Blamawet
Cordoba
D Porto
Cordoba Esterday
Massive state militia battle planned near Montgomery
Three thousand members of the state militia will engage in a joint demonstration on July 29 in a mock battle described as the Souths most spectacular military event. The program spans July 21 to July 30 with two opposing forces named Reds and Blues clashing between Picket Springs and Oakwood Cemetery.
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Montgomery
Jay
Xanititia
Williams
United States Army
Picket Springs
Oakwood Cemrtery
Regent Street cornerstone laid for British Columbia building
London July 17 Prince Arthur of Connaught presided over the ceremony to lay the cornerstone of the new government building in Regent Street for British Columbia. The Rt Hon Louis Vernon Harcourt secretary of state for the colonies spoke briefly to a large crowd of spectators.
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London
Regent Street
British Columbia
Prince Arthur
Conmeeaesht
Fouis Vernon Harcourt
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Inspector Norton
Walter Lawrence
Covington
National Protective Association of Jewelers
Joseph Puddy
Puddy
Philadelphia
Erefore
Norton
Mrs. Carman
Empire Life
Imance
Sherma
Mr. Whipple
Mege
N. O
Carlisle
Wilson Woodon
Rech
Cieneral Carranza
Confer
S&state Militia
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