Roosevelt’s Indianola Affair Prompts Prosecutions Talk
The lettered dispute over a black postmistress in Indianola sparks calls for DOJ conspiracy prosecutions. Officials deny action or details while asserting the office is closed. The president’s move is seen by some as a political maneuver to pressure white Southern voters and divides Republicans on race and policy.
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Jos Ob Larhington
Department of Justice
Indianola
Roosevelt
Knox
Post Office Department
Paymaster Robbed at Bussey Coal Mine Heist
Paymaster Sullivan at the Bussey Coal mine was robbed of 1800 by three attackers early today. After the crime, Sullivan armed a shotgun and chased the trio. one robber was captured and taken to Knoxville, while the other two escaped with the money.
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Bussey
Wfr
Sullivan
Knoxville
All Volcanoes Spout Flames In Central America
Reports from Corona Nicaragua and surrounding areas describe Santiago volcano eight miles from Granada spouting fire at night. Monotumbo near the sea coast emits smoke, Achul-Zo erupts lava every half hour, and a molten wave lights the mountainside. Guatemala City residents fear Atitlan may erupt. Pumice strewn along the coast near Santa Maria.
Soul of Kensit Marching On
London January 2 There is a recrudescence of the old Right against ritual practices by many established church rectors prompted by John Kensit The bishop of London plans legal action against rectors who persist in ritualist rites in churches including St Ethelburga s and St L efer burghas The pastoral letter condemns benediction with reserved sacrament invocation of saints and the devotion to the sacred heart and the Blessed Virgin Mary as part of public worship and warns of court proceedings if disobedience continues.
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London
John Kensit
Comalescent
Rictory
St Ethelburgas
Erenslittes
St — Léferburgas
Prison Ride Delights First Time Offender
John Young, a first time convict from Noxubee County, arrived at the state prison to serve a two year term. He expressed gratitude for the new striped uniform and the travel by rail, noting he had never left home before and praised the treatment as better than any prior life with white folks.
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Jackson ‘Wiss
John Young
Noxubee County
Ium
Deita
Young
Oxtbee
Secretary Coman Resigns in Mississippi Governor’s Move
J F T Coman, private secretary to Governor Longino for thirteen years, has resigned and retired from office. He will enter a life insurance business. Governor Longino announces Major James McDowell of Holly Springs as his successor.
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Coman
Jachson Mass
Lon Jft
Mississippi
Longino
James McDowell
Holly Springs
Smuggling Case Hearing For Navy Officer Continues
The hearing for the second alleged smuggling case against Lieutenant Commander George Wy Mertz of the United States Navy and Elections Supervisor Benjamin Butler continued. Testimony described transporting boxes to multiple houses and several new names were named. judgment is expected Monday.
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Juan P
George Wy Mertz
United States Navy
Benjamin Butler
Congressmen collide as tailor case rattles Mississippian
Washington January 3 special to the press reports Representative Fox of Mississippi forfeited $16 collateral in police court for nonappearance on an assault claim filed by local tailor J Z Schutz. Schutz says Fox assaulted him during a garment dispute. Fox admits shaking but denies striking. Schutz plans civil action, though the tailors fears harming his Congressional career.
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Washington
Fox
Mississppi
Congress
Clare
J Z Schutz
Schutz
Lox
Texit 13
Premier Laurer at Miami in Flagler car amid rumors
Premier Laurer and Lady Laurer of Canada arrived in Miami Florida this morning aboard Henry M Flagler’s private car. The visit is linked to eastern political matters despite circulating rumors negating their involvement.
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Premier Laurer
Miami
Miami Fla
Premer
Lady Laurer
Canada
Henry M Flagiers
Gas Addicks and His Foes in Delaware Assembly Rift
January 2 Wilmington reports regular Republican members of the General Assembly met to weigh a union plan to divide legislative offices via a caucus of all Republicans. The move draws opposition from regulars who fear joint caucuses on officers and the U.S. Senate election could invite criticism. The matter was postponed until Monday as factions clash over officer selection.
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Delaware
Wilmington
General Assembly
Union of Addicks Republicans
Union Republican Committee
Assembly
United States
Wich
The Principal Asset in Business Health Is the Asset
A long section argues that the main asset of any successful businessperson is personal health. It endorses Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a simple antiseptic remedy to fight colds, catarrh, pneumonia, and throat trouble, and warns against stimulants. A Pittsboro reader testifies to improved health after using the tablets, praising the product and its effect on reducing illness.
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Ires
Per
Fils
Tis
Pis
Pittsboro
Stuarts Catarrs
Senate and House Leaders Clash Over Trust Bill
Senator Hoar and Representative Jenkins clash on trust legislation. Jenkins, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, denounces the Hoar bill as worse than useless and calls for a constitutional amendment to expand federal commerce power. | Overstreet doubts any anti trust action this session, while officials clarify the attorney general’s stance and timing ahead of Congress opening.
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Jos Ohl Washingto
Sterngent
Representative Jenkins
Wisconsin
Jenkins
Judiciary Committee
House
Massachusetts
Senate
Hoth
Hoar
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Representative Overstreet
Indiana
Antitrust Subcommittee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Judeciary Committee
The
Nouse
Railroads Hailed to Court Over Reconsignment Charges
Attorney General Crow filed four writs in the Missouri Supreme Court against Burlington Rock Island Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific seeking to stop reconsignment charges on grain shipped out of Kansas City and to end alleged monopoly and discrimination by these lines. The action mirrors a July reconsignment dispute fought by Kansas City groups, with a similar suit against Frisco filed for St Louis.
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Missouri
Jefferson Cly “le
Crow
Supreme Court
Burlington
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Fifme
Macs
Tas
Commercial Club
Board of Trade of Kansas Cay
Frisco
St Louis
Kidney Health Ad Claims Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder ailments. It includes testimonials from a Mr Robert Berner and a pledge of a free sample, asserting safety, vegetable ingredients, and hospital endorsements, urging readers to order two bottle sizes by mail.
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Kudimer
Gilmer
West
7Th St
New York
Cmorn
Rosert Berner
D- Kitmer & Co Binghamton
Atlanta
Sanda. Constitution
D- Kilmer
Kilmers Swamp Foot
Bighamton
Mon
Onte
Immedia
Swamp Root
Meney
Millionaires Battle Fire at Poor Residence in Tuxedo Park
Fire at Henry W Poor's New York residence in Tuxedo Park caused extensive wall and bric a brac damage. Pierre Lorillard J Pierson Jr Walker Smith led an improvised bucket brigade until firemen arrived. crowd of society women watched, with about 1600 dollars in damage reported to the house itself.
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New York
Action Dollar
Henry W Poor
Tuxedo Park
Pierre Lorillard J . Pierson Jr
Walker Smith
Htole
Miss Stoddard
Miss Barbey
Richard Mortimer
Alfred Seton
Miss Tilford
McCook
Loillard
Turnture
Yawning Earth Causes Terror at Oliphent Cave
In Scranton on January 3 a new earth fall widened the Oliphent cave, removing much of the support beneath the Loans building at the corner. Cracks appeared on surrounding property, alarming residents. The Delaware and Hudson company has built a switch to the cavity edge and is dumping ashes into the hole, with an estimated week to fill unless it enlarges further.
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Scranton
Oliphent
Loans
Delaware and Hudson Company
Alexander in Critical Condition After Attempted Suicide
Report from Charlotte WSC dated January 3 describes James G Alexander’s attempted self harm as he tried to cut his throat with a pocket knife. He remains in critical condition with a four inch deep wound described as frightful. Alexander has prior history as an inmate at Morganton insane asylum.
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Alexander
Charlotte Wsc
James G Alexander
Morganton
Tuberculosis Cure Hope From Air Based Diet and Exercise
London January 3 English medical experts prize winners say consumption is curable when treated with sanitoria air proofing and strict diet and exercise. They note post mortem evidence shows many patients formerly suffered tuberculosis and recovered with proper care and open air conditions.
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London
Edward
Wethered
Teddy
Constitution
Discovery of a new remedy promises lasting life
An advertisement extols a universal cure for pneumonia and consumption claiming instant relief and complete recovery. It touts editor Downey as endorsing the product, asserts safety and guaranteed results, and offers free trial bottles and a money back guarantee through druggists.
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Ohh
Downey
Pop Rufusco
Sleepers to Albany via Central of Georgia Rail Way
Fragmentary railway ad notes sleeping cars leaving Atlanta at 140 a m and arriving Albany at 5 35 pm after a journey to provide occupancy in Union with a passenger agent at 46 Wall Street Atlanta. Mentions safe deposit boxes from Title Guarantee and Trust Co Empire Building.
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Albany
Central of George Railway
Atlanta
Spee
Union
Wall Street
Norcross
Expert Opticians Promote Skill Beyond Refraction
Expert opticians are skilled in frame adjustment and the art of correct fitting. The article notes their dual role as refractors and frame fitters, with emphasis on meticulous alignment and comfort for wearers.
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Wis
Whitehall
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