Stevenson Hanged for Double Murder at Luverne
In Montgomery a Luverne execution reports Will Stevenson hanged at 7 10 am for killing his wife and stepdaughter. He left a signed note and faced questions of insanity as his supporters urged clemency. Sheriff Tatum led the execution and Stevenson died 13 minutes after the trap was sprung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Betty
Montgomery
Luverne
Will Stevenson
Stevenson
J. M. Buchanan
W. L. Tatum
Crenshaw County
Unclear Worker Remarks At Foundry Job Site
A fragmented quotation notes a seller describing his work at a foundry and contrasts it with a low point, hinting at a discussion of the company by a technician or worker. The passage blends occupation, place, and context without clear outcome.
Seven Wives of Arthur Zhomerman Arrest In Ontario
Mrs Lewise Zimmerman, one of seven wives of Arthur Zhomerman known as Baron von Zimmerman, is arrested for bigamy in Hamilton Ontario. New York detectives race to extradite him. Zimmerman’s exact number of wives remains unclear as she recalls her number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewise Zimmerman
Arthur Zhomerman
Baron von Zimmerman
Hamilton
Ont
New York
Ice cream social profits aid church belfry fund
Oxford reports a successful ice cream social and candy sale at the Union chapel with proceeds to support erecting a church belfry. Local residents and visitors are noted attending events and returning from trips as community notices span several households and happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Union Chapel
Death of Arthur R. Sullivan Sr Reverberates in Rome
The sudden death in Rome last Friday of Arthur R. Sullivan Sr. saddened many friends and relatives here where he was well known and loved. He held close ties to J. C. and Drayton Sproull and was a prominent business figure with a large estate likely near a quarter of a million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur R. Sullivan
Anderson resigns charge as church session weighs move
Dr. Anderson informs Tuesday that he will assume home mission work after a committee proposal. He plans evangelistic duties and church building within the presbytery of 72 churches and 7,000 members. Headquarters may be in Anniston Birmingham or nearby cities as he leaves Anniston after notable service.
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Venes
Anderson
Dr. Anderson
Anniston
Birmingham
Tuntsville
Gadsden
Talladega
Tuscaloosa
Decatur
Florence
Bessemer
Albertville
Columbian
Nas Bebe
Pri
Alabaaia
Ersans Ae
Death notes link whiskey to crime and confession
J H Stevenson once hanged for murder is carried home as his father J A Stevenson reads his suicide note to warn youths away from liquor. The document recalls Stevenson’s life from May 9 1882 near Jacksonville to a church, family, and the choice to abstain. He thanks Sheriff Crenshaw and W M Stoddard for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Calhoun Toumy
Jacksonville
Andrew J. Haley
Gaid
J. H. Stevenson
Calhoun County
Laverne
Anniston
Alabama
J. A. Stevenson
Misa Smith
Baptist Church
Auto Tour Starts Across U S Roads to Mexico City
The endurance race begins in Denver and travels through Staten Island Trenton Philadelphia Gettysburg Hagerstown Shepherdstown Winchester Staunton Roanoke and to Atlanta before crossing into North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and finally into Mexico via Eagle Pass. Cars then reach Mexico City for a large exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten Island
Trenton
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Gettysburg
Lancaster
York
Hagerstown
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Winchester
Staunton
Roanoke
North Carolina
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Charlotte
Greenville
Anderson
South Carolina
Georgia
Winder
Lawrenceville
Atlanta
Denver
Col
American Automobile Association
Mexico
Trinidad
Amarillo
San Antonio
Eagle Pass
Zacatecas
Aguas
Calientes
Celaya
San Juan del Rio
Tula
Fot Mexite
Let Your Conscience Guide
A compact Chicago American quotation urges using inner conscience as a compass for life. It highlights personal success and usefulness to others through moral guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dry Farming Congress Opens With Record Attendance
Billings Montana October 25 Delegates and visitors from almost every state and territory Canada Mexico and several South American and European countries arrive for the Fourth Dry Farming Congress to be held three days starting tomorrow Experts governors and officials will discuss non irrigated land farming legislation and government state cooperation in dry farming research
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Mont
Canada
Mexico
South America
Europe
Departments of Agriculture
Constable to Be Tried on Murder Charge in Asheville
A special term of the Superior court convened to try F C Watkins constable of Black Mountain township on a murder charge for shooting John H Bunting a Wilmington salesman and wounding Paul Collins at a Black Mountain hotel. Watkins will plead self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N.C
F. C. Watkins
Black Mountain Township
John H. Bunting
Wilmington
Paul ©. Collins
Black Mountain
Watkins
Presidents Arrival for Illinois Dedication Trip
The President travels by river to East St. Louis for a government building dedication and meets Governor Deneen with Illinois leaders. Trains bring governors and U S senators to join the Mississippi river voyage aboard chartered steamboats. An exclusive boat is reserved for senior officials and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
Deneen
Illinois
St. Louis
United States
Congress
Mississippi River
Rive Esravan
Sentences handed down in City Court terms
The City Court condemned multiple defendants after a term of court with sentences including murder, grand larceny, burglary, and false pretense. Notable cases involved Tom Kirkpatrick awaiting a new motion, and several white and Black defendants receiving terms ranging from 13 to 212 days with appeals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Tom Kirkpatrick
Gro
Convictea
Jim Bales
Mocilla
Joe Burrow
A. P. Gaureh
Cranial
Robert Claxton
Homer
Bass
Heard
Essie Gant
Essie
Will Jones
Harry Wherritt
John Walker
Will Buchanan
Dude Jelks
George Tillie
Anniston Triumphs Over Birmingham In Rough Outdoor Game
Anniston dominates play with repeated runs by Morrow and Snoddy as Lang Leach and Willox Allen provide steady ground gains. Birmingham fields Wingo Mak in Strange Barker Jennings McPherson Wood Estes and others in a hard fought battle with Allen kicking twice and multiple touchdowns scored in the first and final periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang
Mortow
Leach
Snoddy
Anderson
Morrow
Glé
Willox
Allen
Anniston
Birmingham
Wingo
Makin
B. Strange
Barker
Jennings
Cua McPherson
Wood
Estes
L. Strange
Goldstein
Mae
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Frederick A. Cook
City of
City Hall
Mount McKinley
The
Oxford Ginnery
Prof. Bannister of
Hicks
Self Culture Club
A. C. Tramphries
Ladies’ Prayer Meeting
M. H. Toland
Alice
Minnie Chitwood
DeArmanville
Ben Gwin
Thad Gwin
Tf. FE. Thomas
Little Son
Rosa Wilson
Mrs. Flint Allen
Mr. Allen
Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society
BR. G. Roberts
Mary Sims of
Silver Run
WLC. T. UF
DD. P. Haynes
Missen
Nell Allen
Fannie Avery Best
Rome
W. L* Tatum
W. TM. Stoddard
Christ
Gary
Steel Trust
Waldorf-Astoria
Senten Anne
Reid
Atrick
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