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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1914

Page

8

Tourney at Cincinnati Opens With Twelve City Clubs

National Water Printers League pre tournament in Cincinnati features 12 clubs from New York to Cleveland. Forty teams arrive for the annual event, with baseball, jumping, hammer throwing and other field sports on the program. Contests run through most of next week on league grounds as teams seek top honors and the Garry Hermann cup.

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Fashion notes on gowns with lace and embroidery trends

The article discusses gowns featuring blue chiffon cordium plating, embroidery, and tulle embroidery finishes. It notes silk satin frocks use light trimming, with contrasting beading and edge appliques. the trim enhances the dress, often more lasting than lace or lingerie trims.

Renova Stowe Batiste

WISHED SHE COULD DIE Cardus advert for women’s tonic

A vintage advertisement promotes Cardus as a remedy for tired nervous women troubled by daily aches. It claims Cardus strengthens the worn out system, calms nerves, and relieves distress, urging readers to buy from druggists or write to Chattanooga Medicine Co.

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Bombing Frontier Notes and Social Visits Across Town

July 31 report from Boiling Sorina notes a party hosted by Mat ED Stonecipher. several locals, including Virgel Brownell and Miss Florences, travel to Atlanta and return. Family visits unfold with Mr. and Mrs. Rollins, Hollins, Robe, and Grace Hobo. cross-town travel includes Jacksonville, Oxford, and Sand Mountain.

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Spencer crimes linked to a string of killings across states

A garbled wartime era report ties Spencer to multiple hammer deaths including Fannie Thompson in Chicago and Ida Oliver, with victims robbed of cash and jewels. The text lists numerous murdered women and shot by Spencer in various locations, noting bodies dumped in lakes and canals.

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Henry Spencer Executed for Slaying Mrs Rexroat in Wheaton Jail

Henry Spencer, linked to a string of crimes, was hanged today in the county jail at Wheaton for killing Mrs Mildred Rexroat, a tango teacher who had been dating him. He described himself as a woman hater and claimed women attracted him to crime during his final days. The report notes his troubled past and the mix of his public facade and private misdeeds.

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Man Confesses plot and murder details in a chilling confession

A suspect describes luring a woman to Wayne then killing her on railroad tracks. He recounts planning to marry, stealing a ring, and fleeing to Chicago before being caught. The narrative includes his claim of intent to murder more, with local lodge notices and meeting schedules following the criminal passage.

Wayne Chiemago Ema

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