Gossip and trials mix in New York headlines
New York reporters note renewed push by women teachers for equal pay amid board of education finances, while Thaw trial progress impresses judges and crowds. Removal bureau aims to ease ghetto crowding as immigrant families seek better settings. Debates flare over smoking bans on ships, dental mishaps intrigue, and Fifth Avenue sign rulings spark fashionable ire.
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New York
Board of Education
Albany
Treasury
Maxwell
Germany
Board of Health
Ladies Fads and Fashions of the Season in New York
New York fashion notes describe winter accessories such as fur and lace hoods, Dutch caps, and lace headwear for young women. It covers winter waists in striped flannels, color trends mauve green and violet, matching blouses and skirts, colored linen collars, Empire frocks with modest decolletage, and stylish outdoor violet cloth costumes. Spring fabrics enter shops with woolen suits, checks, mixed fabrics, cheviots, silk mul, and bright printed cotton foulards, plus trimmed buttons and decorative embellishments in various materials.
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New York
Judge Hammond Delivers Ten Year Sentence In Norvell Case
In Augusta Ga on February 8 Judge Henry C Hammond sentenced William A Norvell a white man to ten years in the penitentiary for assault and battery with intent to murder the victim a negro hackman The judge called for removal of the cancerous growth and noted further charges including highway robbery gambling and a second case in city court awaiting trial
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Augusta
Henry C. Hammond
Superior Court
William A. Norvell
Hammond
Norvell
Fatal duel over horse trade near Commerce Georgia
In Madison county a fight between Nat Bone, his son Lem, and neighbor J H E Martin left Nat dead and Lem critically injured. Martin was struck by a bullet, paralyzed on one side, and in critical condition after the confrontation triggered by a horse trade dispute at a country store six miles east of Commerce.
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Commerce
Madison County
Nat Bone
Lem
J. H. E. Martin
Martin
Bone
Lem Bone
Elks Secretary Fined in Macon Court Case
In Macon Georgia on February 8 Secretary C R Wright of the local Elks was fined 600 dollars or 90 days on public works for alleged locker violations under city ordinance. A city attorney and judge presided while witnesses claimed no alcohol was in the club room since the ordinance. The Elks plan an appeal to the state supreme court.
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Fifth Avenue
LeVentritt
Supreme Court
Twe Bus Company
Iife
William D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Tombs
Manhattan
Macon
Recorder’s Court
C. R. Wright
Order of Elks
Wright
The
Elks
Chas. Hall
N. E. Harris
John Ross
Bruce Jones
J. 3. Hill
Elks’ Club
Holder to Seek Speakership In State House
Jefferson's Hon J N Holder, longtime Jackson county representative, announces candidacy for speaker of the house. Widely known and respected, he has presided before and is expected to win without opposition following support from across the state. Special note promotes Foley’s Hogey remedy under the Pure Food and Drug Law.
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J. N. Holder
Jefferson
Jackson County
General Assembly
John Holder
Foley
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Gotham
Juliet Dunn
Violet Vivian
Little Tim
Mra. A. Borrman Wells
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Urquhart
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