Postponed Manal for Two Defendants in City Court
Saturday was a sentence day in City Court with most prisoners convicted at the present term. Tom Kirkpatrick, a Negro, and Robert J Reid, white, had sentences deferred to Monday due to absence of counsel and a motion for a new trial.
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Cole
Tom Kirkpatrick
Robert J . Reid
Megro
Joe Campbell
Im Bales
Joe Burrow
Courch
Claxton
Homer Coulter
Bass & Heard’s
Essie Gant
Aling
Essie Dent
All Jones
Harry Wherritt
John Walker
J. l. Montgomery
Jim Davis
Mitch Bush
Frank Slayton
Will Buchanan
Dude Jelks
George Tillie
Robert Walker
Om Rayfield
Mob cries for life of assailant amid chaotic clash
A violent melee outside a police scene involved a mob of Countrymen armed with guns forks and clubs. They demanded the death sentence for an assailant who attacked a sixteen year old named Strong Retail as the mob scattered upon dispersal.
First Woman Flies in Paris in 300 Yard Flight
Baroness Deaf Laroeche became the first woman aviator of record by flying 300 yards at Chalon camp in a Voison biplane. The event marks a historic breakthrough for women in aviation in Paris.
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Paris
Get
Deaf Laroeche
Chalon's of Camp
Death Linked to Whiskey and a Calhoun County Man
An obituary note follows the case of J H Stevenson father of a Calhoun county man executed at Laverne for murder. En route to Jacksonville his body was carried through Anniston for burial. The note, left before death, warns youths to avoid whiskey and recounts his life in brief including church ties and a plea for abstinence.
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Calhoun County
Laverne
Anniston
Jacksonville
Alabama
J. A. Stevenson
Miss Smith
Baptist Church
Representative Craig Improved After Gallstone Operation
A telegram from Selma hospital authorities reports Congressman Craig underwent gallstone surgery on Wednesday and is resting comfortably. Earlier telegrams had warned his condition was critical, but Saturday's update says he is better and improving.
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Anniston
Selma Hospital
Craig
Wlriday
Recount Names Heney Democratic DA Nominee
A recount of the recent district primary for district attorney on the Democratic ticket concludes Francis Heney leads by sixty five votes over the Republican Union Labor candidate.
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San Francisco
Cal
Francis Heney
Republican Union Labor
Admiral Er todat Hewase report from war unseen
Fragmentary OCR reports Admiral Er todat Hewase leading unclear naval action dated Oct 23 at Ew Yorw. The text is garbled and omits key details about location outcome and forces involved.
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Ertodat Hewase
Loan Association Planned to Fight High Interest Rates
New York Oct. 28 A meeting of the Woman's National Civic Federation discussed forming a loan association for Washington government employees. The plan targets loan sharks who charge 50 to 100 percent. proposed rates would be 4 to 6 percent for various cash advances. Key figures include Miss Annie Morgan, Mrs. Horace Brock, and Mrs. Wickersham.
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New York
Woman’s National Civic Federation
Washington
Federation
Woman's National Civic Federation
Annie Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Horace Brock
Philadelphia
Wickersham
Storm Sweeps Kentucky. Frankfort Hard Hit
A cyclonic storm swept Kentucky last night causing considerable property damage. Frankfort suffered the heaviest losses as Louisville reports weather and damage across the state.
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Louisville
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Canal Zone Celebrating Completion of Canal Work
In Colon on October 23 people celebrate the progress toward opening the canal for navigation. Americans have completed half of the required work, while the French have finished two thirds of the total effort.
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Colon
Canal Zone
Fine bill at college lyceum series announced
The Alabama Presbyterian College Athletic Association to sponsor a winter lyceum with New Dixie Lyceum Bureau acts. The Spaffords headline November 12, featuring a cartoonist and clay sculpture, followed by Emma Dee Krandle, The Marshall a, Lyric Glee Club, and William Sterling Battis. Season tickets cost two dollars, school tickets one dollar.
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Alabama Presbyterian College
New Dixie Lyceum Bureau
South
Lyceum
Spaffords
Spafford
Emma Dee Krandle
The
Marshalla
Lyric Glee Club
William Sterling Battis
Dickens
Athletic Association
Cotton Mills to Close in Carolinas for Two to Four Weeks
Raleigh Oct 23 Big cotton mills in North and South Carolina will shut down for two to four weeks by order of the United Textile Association board of governors seeking to curtail cotton production. Beginning Monday the stoppage will affect major plants across the two states.
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Raleigh
N. C
United Textile Association
North
South Carolina
Amendment speakers clash at Weave r meeting over prohibition
A Friday evening gathering of amendists at Weav er became a joint debate on constitutional prohibition. Rev. George Harris Hon. J. J. Arnold and Hon. W. P. Acker spoke, exchanging sharp remarks as they debated the Carmichael and Fuller bills and the amendment amid a divided antis crowd.
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Weaver
George Harris
J. J. Arnold
W. P. Acker
Harris
Arnold
Prohibition
Carmichael
Acker
Mr. Arnold
Fuller
President Tait Receives Warm Welcome in Houston
The people of Houston and visitors from Galveston and nearby towns line the route to Rice's hotel where President Tait delivers a public address from the balcony. Decorations cover residences along the procession path and the reception reinforces strong support for the visit.
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Tait
Houston
Rice’s Hotel
Czar in Italy Opens Historic Royal Visit
Czar Nicholas arrived in Turin on October 25 for a formal visit to King Emmanuel. He was welcomed by three generals and a large force of troops amid ceremonial crowds in the Italian capital.
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Turin
Italy
Nicholas
Emmanuel
McCarren Succession Sparks New York Mayor Race
The death of Patrick Henry McCarren shifts focus to his successor. Croker’s visit aims to settle the rival contortions as rapid-fire campaigning unfolds with both sides claiming ground. McCarren, a famed if controversial figure, remained a powerful voice in Greater New York politics.
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New York
Plpr McCarren
Croker
Patrick Henry McCarren
New York State
Gas Explosion Fatal Near Griffithsville
A gas explosion near Griffithsville Huntington West Virginia this morning killed Charley Dye and Jones Creedmore and fatally burned two others. Local authorities report the blast occurred near O¢1 23 with several residents injured and seeking medical aid.
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Huntington
W. Va
Charley Dye
Jones Creedmore
Griffithsville
Califor nia Winery Destroyed By Fire
A large West California winery near Stockton burned this morning causing an estimated loss of 500000 dollars. The plant housed 250000 gallons of wines and brandies in its vats.
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Stockton
Cal
Here
California
Storm Brings Cold Wave From West Across The Nation
A sweeping storm moving from St. Louis toward the east will lower temperatures across the South and midwest today. Washington area meteorologists warn of a sharp cold air blast as the system travels across the Olio valley.
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Washington, D.C
Olio Valley
St. Louis
Stewart Named Head of Council After Wilkinson Death
The city council fills the vacancy created by Wilkinson's death with J D Crow, a local merchant, succeeding Mr Martin as alderman. The movement elevates Crow to council leadership and changes the mayoral office.
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Stewart
Jacksonville
Wilkinson
J. D. Crow
Adyemiyee
Mr. Martin
Cousell
J. D. Martin
Dallas Awaits President Visit Amid Flags and Crowds
Dallas Texas hosts a presidential visit drawing thousands, with streets festooned in bunting as residents and visitors gather for the event. The scene shows a city-wide readiness and anticipation for the appearance, with routing and crowds described along the Houston and Texaderl railroad corridor toward Dallas.
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Alerge
Houston
Texaderl
Dallas
Texas
Civil Service Exams Open for 69 500 Clerks in Major Cities
The thirteenth census step begins with civil service exams in New York, Boston, Santa Monica, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Denver for about 69 500 clerks. About 8600 monthly pay and probation rules apply. 4500 clerks will serve in the office during the period, with a goal of 4000000. The effort costs 10 900 000 and aims for efficiency over cost.
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Washington
Oet
New York
Boston
Santa
New Orleans
Cif
Paul
San Ean
Denyee
York
Cabinet Crosses Vatican in Spain Rift News
Madrid dispatch reports Spain on the verge of a rupture with the Vatican as the new radical cabinet strongarms policy against the church. King Alfonso and Queen rode unguarded in an open carriage amid cheering crowds.
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Madrid
Spain
Vatican
Ferrer
Alfonso
Noted War Hero Dies in Savannah on Streetcar
Colonel James Fannin, veteran of Andersonville in 1863 and friend of Captain Wirt, died today in Savannah Georgia from heart failure while riding a streetcar. He saved Father Phelan at Andersonville earning the pope's personal thanks. Two engineers were killed in a Southwestern railroad collision at Springle Virginia, with more fatalities feared.
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Savannah
Gra
James Fannin
Andersonville
Wirt
Father Phelan
Nashville, Tenn
Southwestern Railroad
Springle
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Will Stevenson
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Woman’s Civic Federation
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