Pope Case Commutation Ends Long Civil Rights Murder Saga
Ervin Pope, the Birmingham area Black man sentenced for the 1909 McClurkan murder, has had his death sentence commuted to life imprisonment by Governor O Nea l. The case, stretched through multiple reversals and years of appeals, ended with Pope’s sentence reduced after extensive legal action and public attention.
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Oxford
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Star Office Nominations Fuel Great Christmas Savings Enterprise
The Star announces a public enterprise inviting nominations and subscriptions, offering prizes like a $350 Concert Grand Piano and a $100 Gratanola. Candidates gather coupons, with 10 percent extra on subscriptions for non-winning entrants, and campaigning rules limit areas of solicitation.
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Ameniston
Railroad business rebounds as wartime demand rises
Rail men report improving activity across lines as cotton trade and pipe shipments increase. Detroit solicits bids for 25 000 tons of pipe while Abington merchants enjoy better business. farmers drive demand amid a European war backdrop and US policy aims to stay cautious abroad.
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Mrs Gould Joins Ranks of Authors
New York a November 15 Mrs Edward Gould joins the ranks of women authors. The John Lane Co announces publication of a book written under her maiden name Catherine Clemmons titled The Crystal Road an American Indian story. The plot centers on a white baby kidnapped by Indians who later becomes a brave and whose identity is confirmed by a crystal cross from Pope Alexander III. Mrs Gould a former actress, is divorced from Howard Gould.
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Lord Roberts Buried Amid British Isles Funeral Rites
Lord Roberts was buried today in England with King George and soldiers in attendance at St. B eeal's. Crowds braved drizzle as the coffin was carried to his home and family prayers held, honoring the Field Marshal who died suddenly last Saturday at age eighty-two.
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England
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Amateur contest entries sought for San Agnificen prizes
Readers are invited to send their names to The Star for a community competition. Entries must meet conditions announced by the committee and a limited number will be accepted. Submit with your name and preferred description. a clear start aids entry.
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Announcement Teaser for Civic Nomination Process
The notice urges individuals to submit immediate nominations, with names mailed to the Bomnterprise department for inclusion in an initial list. It notes no cost to nominate, hints at advantages for early entrants, and directs readers to the DHE announes' menit for complete details.
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Maeree
Trade Pact Aims to Boost Small Factory Exports
Memphis, Nov. 19. The Mississippi Valley Trade Conference opened with a focus on foreign trade for small factories. Delegates from seventeen states discussed forming scoring alliances and advancing competition, with promises of coordinated regional efforts.
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Mississippi Valery
Stock Exchange to Open Saturday for Bond Transactions
The New York News Bureau announced that the stock exchange will open Saturday for bond transactions at no specific prices and no need for special arrangements. The report notes a focus on bonds with standard trading terms.
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New York
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Thy Stock Exchange
New Orleans Stock Exchange to Open Monday
New Orleans bankers organize a twenty five million dollar call money pool as the stock exchange prepares to open for business Monday.
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New Orleans
Penn Mutual Loans Limited Sum At Six Percent
Birmingham reports concrete evidence of improved tissues and the Penn Mutual Late will lend a limited amount to a 216 district at six percent.
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Nnme
Penn Mutual Late
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Local factories and engineers face wartime shortages
The article notes small mines and factories in the Mine Valley region, highlighting eight companies with engineers trained in foreign ties. It discusses trade skills and supply difficulties amid broader regional economic strain.
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Thees
Fesion Valley
Inference of Allied War Progress Far From Clear
The statement reports enemy artillery activity chiefly between the Somme and Lys fronts with no infantry advance. It notes German attempts to retake Tracy-Le-Vat repelled by Algerian forces, inflicting heavy losses, while lines at Argoun d remain held and no new front developments are described.
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Aisne
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German Retreat Predicted As Allied Front Stands Firm
Reports from the front indicate Allied forces in the West threaten a German retirement along the Dixmudee line. Floods and infestations hinder German offensive movement, with strategists forecasting potential German withdrawal as military actions continue.
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West Teeters
Todas
Berlin reports defeat of the French on western Ar gweBNe slopes
Berlin announces the defeat of the French metack on the western slope of Ar gweBNe forests with official confirmation today.
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