Gotham Gem Thief Suspect Arrests Across Rivers
New Orleans January 15 two men George Kane of St Louis and Robert L West of Cincinnati were jailed after allegedly posing as guests and fleeing with $2500 in jewelry from a hotel. They crossed the river and were captured by a alert newsboy. Police suspect one man is the famed New York jewel thief Kern. Detectives in New York and Orleans exchange dispatches as authorities seek formal identification and possible extradition.
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New Orleans
George Kane
St Louis
Robert L Weest
Cincinnati
Manners
Kitne
New York
Titus
Ida Manners
Chicago
Kerns
Ceptun Tits
Cnd Lite
En Orleane
Et Kernsine
Paul Snebaud
Flo
Wes
Chicago man named Manners noted as jeweler salesman
In Chicago on January 14 no pawnbroker named Manners is known. Only two Manners listed in the city directory. One is a laborer, the other a janitor.
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Chicago
Not FROM BRITISH VESSEL Horses seen off Texas coast questioned
Galveston residents dispute reports that horses and cattle seen near the Texas coast came from a British vessel. They suggest a New Orleans origin, drifting three days at sea with possible loss of stock, and speculate the remains would drift toward Florida rather than Texas coast. The Donald, a Galveston–chartered banana boat, carried 192 barges and may be connected to the sightings.
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Galveston
Ganeston
Tex
Texas
Peterson
Olga
New Orleans
Florida
Donald
Nicaragua
Bluefields
Gatheston
Dispensary License Cost Shakeup Feared in Tuscaloosa
January 15 report from Tuscaloosa notes City Mayor Cochrane and State Auditor T I Sowell dispute the dispensary license fee. If Sowell is right, the city faces a higher burden under a special law approved February 27, potentially replacing the $100 feared with a larger payment.
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Tusetloo Ala
Cochrane
T I Sowell
Sowell
Tuscaloosa
New Pastor Called at Baptist Church on January 15
Rev W J Barton longtime pastor resigns and Rev J C S Brewlin, connected with the state missionary department, is named successor. Barton will leave for evangelistic work while Brewlin assumes duties at the local church.
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McRae
W J Barton
The
Baptist Church
J C S Brewlin
State Missionary Department
Barton Willaive
Civil Service Exams in Waycross for Post Office Clerks and Carriers
The Civil Service Commission announced an examination for clerks and carriers in the post office service to be held in Waycross on February 19. Open to U S citizens aged between 21 and 45 years. Those previously examined and failing to pass may apply again. Applications must be in by February 6.
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Wanrcross
Post Office Service
Civil Service Commission
Waycross
United States
Betrayer of Girl Found Crime Discovered Fled to Colorado
Raleigh January 15 Special Mecklenburg county reports a sensational case involving prominent families. Louis Long fled the state after betraying a bride elect and ruining other neighborhood girls. Detectives traced him to Colorado Springs. arrest and requisition action await. He faces severe seduction penalties as the case unfolds.
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Raleigh
Mecklenburg County
Mitchell
Trousseau
Long
Colorado Springs
Aycock
Charges of Fraud Are Made Against Local Merchant
Mrs Eme line Bell of Carrollton files two suits in superior court returnable to April term. One seeks 40 damages from merchant C H Stewart for a wrongful levy. The other seeks injunction and to cancel a deed to 8 acres alleged to be fraudulently obtained under threats to settle her husband’s debt. Defendants include C H Stewart W J Stewart and Fred Ward with Colonel Holderness named as agent.
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Bell
Carrollton
Emeline Bell
C H Stewart
Stewart
W J Stewart
Fred Ward
Colonel Holderness
Fortner Woman Seeks Total Divorce in Carrollton
Mrs Ballie Fortner of Carrollton Ga files suit against husband Dave Fortner for total divorce and child custody alleging desertion about seven years ago. She says he left without cause and never returned.
Duval Let Down Easy Clemency for Family
Macon Ga Jan 15 Special Judge Dreemin faced A F Duval a well dressed drunk and disorderly suspect. Duval sought clemency due to a wife and four children traveling from Alabama to North Carolina. He was fined five dollars, surrendered his revolver, and allowed to join his wife and kids at the depot. Good Roads special in Columbus Ga reports public interest in road building and a food roads convention beginning tomorrow. Odd Fellows celebrate in Athens with a banquet and toasts. Huntsville ends poultry show after five days with prizes won by local birds.
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Macon
Dreemin
A. F Duval
Duval
Alabama
North
Cuolina
Union Depot
City
Jayde Freeman
T the Depot
Columbus
The
Southern Railway
Ita
Huntsville
Ala
North Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Howard trial attachments issued for missing witnesses in Kentucky
In Frankfort on January 11 judge Cantrill ordered peremptory attachments for Wesley Whittaker Hiram Lewis and John Jones three missing witnesses in the Howard trial. They cannot be located to testify and may be held in contempt at the next term. Court adjourned until 9 a.m. tomorrow.
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Frankfort
Howard
Franken
D B Fields
Whitesburg Letcher
Prankfort
Scott-Colson
Wharton Golden
Letcher County
Gosbel
Two Freight Trains Collide Near Byron
A head on collision on the Central railroad two miles north of Byron (Macon, Ga) on the Southwestern division late this morning left two engines destroyed and several freight cars wrecked. Engineers Hughes and Patterson and conductors Martin and Watham escaped with minor injuries and jump to safety as the trains met on a sharp curve.
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Macon
Byron
Southwestern
Central Railroad
Hughes
Martin
Columbus
Beheconne
Patterson
Watham
Echeconnee
Pat
Train Crash Injures Crew After Collision on Track
Two cars, one loaded with coal and one with knitted goods, were wrecked after a collision. The crew, including Terison who suffered a sprained knee, were shaken but not seriously hurt. Dr Warren of Byron attended the injured at the scene.
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Terson
Dr Warren
Byron
Negro Lawyer Opens Self Defense Murder Trial in Macon
E G Howard stands trial for the murder of Henry Hammond in Macon Superior Court. Judge Felton calls the case as C M Sellers, Macon’s only Black attorney, announces readiness and enters a self defense plea alleging long running ill will and that Howard acted in self defense to avert harm from Hammond.
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Macon
E. G. Howard
Henry Hammond
Felton
M Sellers
Howard
Hammond
Anderson in Birmingham forms southern vaudeville circuit
Former Lyceum manager R Coley Anderson visits Birmingham to arrange theaters for his southern vaudeville circuit. He claims options on the Auditorium and the old Brien opera house and may sign contracts. He notes Birmingham capitalists are ready to build a theater if needed. He also cites the Grand Opera house in Memphis Vendome rebuild in Nashville and a new theater planned in Atlanta.
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Lyceum
R Coley Anderson
Birmingham
Anderson
Brien Opera House
Mr Anderson
Grand Opera House
Memphis
Nashville
Loweville
Atlanta
Question of Supplying Water to La Grange Is Settled
LaGrange, Ga January 15 Special The city council and the water works company reach an amicable agreement, ending a dispute over water rental and ensuring ample water. The city will implement a sewer system, with work begun and to be completed within the year.
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LaGrange
Cty
Dawson
Water Works Company
la Grange
Fortified Jail Besieged as Mob Seeks Prisoner in Kentucky
A Kentucky mob attacked Flemingsburg jail at dawn seeking Charles Gaskins charged with killing James Ryan. Dynamite used, a guard wounded, deputies doubled, governor orders troops with Gatling gun to prevent lynching and protect the prisoner. Other items note weddings in Huntsville and Chattanooga.
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Maysville
Flemingsburg
Charles Gaskins Calored
James Ryan
Benet ES
Trankfort
Lexington
Flemingsboro
Iynehing
Haiey
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Tailoring
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Nedie
Ws Hy
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Alabama and
Pryor Streets
Eiseman Bros
Atlanta, Ga
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Washington, BD. C
Louis Long
Lackey Glenn
Glenn
Thomas Stamps
Tadge
Odd Fellows
Athens
Glenn Lodge No 700F
Imperial Hotel
T S Mell
Fields
Whitesburg
Sears
Golden
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Kob
Beckham
Butler-Olmsted
Chattenooga
Tenn
William R Butler
Elsie Olmsted
Elmore
Ay 7
Olmsted
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