Woman Confession Case Shocks New Jersey Lumber Firm
A New Jersey case centers on Paul Carl who allegedly confessed to shooting and wounding Monroe Ellis, a Bernardsville lumberman, amid claims a woman near Carl induced the act. Officials dispute details. Ellis and Carl offer divergent statements while a mystery woman is linked to the motive and pension plan. The affair unsettles business circles as Carl is jailed awaiting further statements. Separately, the House rules committee vetoed a standing suffrage committee, sparking reactions from suffrage groups and signaling a partisan clash over women’s voting rights.
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Paul Carl
Monroe F Ellis
Lumber Denter
Bernardsville
Carl
Eilis
Ellis Geouts
Sls
Dils
Bilis
Dilis
Genking Lumber Company
Hermardsile NJ
New Jersey State Lumber Association
Cerl
Eths Lumber
Grace Holly
Holly
Mayor Arrested on Bribery Charges in Terre Haute
Terre Haute in January 17 May or Dona M Roberts arrested on indictments charging bribery conspiracy to commit fraud and ballot stuffing. Special grand jury returned indictments tied to 1912 election. Roberts posted 4009 bail with twenty bondsmen. Mayor declined comment and left office after bond is posted. Grand jury in session four days focused on 1912 presidential vote and last fall municipal election.
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Terre Haute
Dona M Roberts
Roberta
Roberts
Meyer Roberts
Furs
Indicted for Fraud In Movie Theater Lands Scheme
Federal grand jury charged Kangas City figures with mail fraud tied to a land sale scheme. They allegedly advertised California land as prizes to theater patrons at Leavenworth, sending winners a mail notice to claim at a hotel, with an added $3 expense. The alleged raid targeted a steep mountain area.
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Kangas City
NTE
Smitzer Am
Vmerich
Leavan
Fedeal
Senome
Canternia
Leavenworth
California
Banquet Honors Tasmlax Harrison in Knoxville
The Knoxville local board of commerce hosted an elaborate banquet honoring Tasmlax Harrison, president of the Southern railway, with Harrison delivering the final address about what a railroad terminal means to a community.
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Fair Harrison
Knoxville
Board of Commerce
Tasmlax Harrison
Southern Railway
V. Harrison
Foot Comfort Pills Claim Quick Relief From Pain
An old time ad copy touts remedies labeled FIZ TIZ LIZ TIA and similar names promising instant relief for tired, swollen, and painful feet. The pitch claims corns calouses and bunions ease, feet stay dry and odor minimized, and promises long term comfort for a small price.
Moose Leader James J Davis Dinner Guest in Atlanta
James J Davis director general of the Loyal Order of Moose was hosted by Atlanta lodges during a southeastern tour. He arrived from Memphis, attended a luncheon at the Wide Club, and a dinner in his honor. Davis, noted as a magnetic speaker, spoke to local Moose members before departing for Jacksonville Saturday night.
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James J Davis
Pittsburg
Loyal Order of Jmoose
Atlanta
Mit Davis
Southeastern States
Memphis
Myr Davis
Public Schools Focus On Wrong Aims, Says Dr Cope
Dr Henry Cope told Atlanta teachers at Boys High auditorium that public schools emphasize intellectual education over practical social role training. He urged reorienting instruction to prepare children for their future positions in society. Major R J Guinn arranged the address, with Cope lecturing at Wesley Memorial Church after prior sessions.
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Revange
Henry Cope
Atlanta
Cope
Wesley Memorial Church
R J Guinn
Band Singers to Hold Grand Ball Tuesday
The Vreundscheftsbund Singers will stage a grand ball at the hall on Wintehall Street this Tuesday evening. A first class orchestra will provide music and ladies will be admitted free.
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Vreundscheftsbund
Wintehall Street
National League of Commission Men Tour Tampa Visit
Commission Men, in special trains from Jacksonville, arrived in Tampa Florida on January 17 to survey groves and packing houses in Manatee County. They toured the city by auto and attended a banquet hosted by the Florida Citrus Exchange before departing at 8 o’clock the next morning.
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Tampa
Fla
National League of Commission
Jacksonville
Manatee
Florida
Florida Citrus Exchange
Baptists announce hospital project in Columbia
In Columbia on January 17 the State Baptist Hospital company trustees purchased eight acres near Columbia for 15000 dollars. The Baptists convention of South Carolina will build a hospital costing about 200000 dollars.
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Hospital For
Columbia SC
The
State Baptist Hospital Company
Columbia
Alre the Baptists Convention
South Corona
Millionaire Lewis Clark Vanishes After Pacific Jump
Spokane records report Lewis Clark, Spokane magnate and yacht club commodore, missing after leaping from a Santa Barbara pier. Police believe he killed himself, following escorting Mrs Clark to a train. Clark, famed Northwest wealth and boat racer, was last seen as he descended shoreline near the pier. He owned land holdings in Spokane and had ties to Wasern Yacht Club and regional clubs.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Lewis Clark
Mullonaire
Spokane
Wash
Mra Clark
Clark
Northwest
Wastern Yacht Club
Larchmont
Corinthian Beverley
New York
Kiel
Santa Barabara
Cal Cnume
Property cost and row value noted in vague report
A brief item records that property cost $900 and Row 18 is valued at $1,000,000. It notes a person aged 53 years old, without further context or names.
Fish Camp of Woodmen Ceremonial Installed
Fish Camp No 16153 Modern Woodmen of America was installed on January 14 in Cedartown Georgia. James W Smith district deputy officiated with Colonel KT Smith W R McDonald and a degree team from the Cedartown camp assisting. About thirty men on its charter roster.
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Cedartown
James W Smith
KT Smith W R McDonald
Cedartown Camp
Book on stopping tobacco habit offered free in St Joseph
Elders' Sanitarium at 1008 Main St St Joseph Mo publishes a book showing the deadly effect of the tobacco habit and how it can be stopped in three to five days. They are distributing the book free and invite anyone to send name and address at once for a copy.
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Elders' Sanitarium
Main St. St. Joseph Mo
Rome Types Elect Officers for 1913 in Rome Ga
The Rome Typographical Union night elected officers to serve in 1913. John R. Hardin was chosen president, T S Dearing vice president, Ll Mize secretary treasurer, C Rakestrau recording secretary, and A T Borrela sergeant at arms.
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Rome
John RR. Hardin
T S Dearing
Ll. Mize
C Rakestrau
A T Borrela
Paschal Home Burns in Columbus Georgia
The residence of C. H. Matthews depot agent at Paschal burned Saturday with total loss about 1706 dollars, including furniture. The fire is reported to have originated from a freight tram. The Georgia Pine Manufacturing Company, based in Atlanta, filed for bankruptcy in federal court, listing liabilities of 11484.20 and assets of 2844.32. Angier, former U S district attorney, was named receiver by Judge Newman under a 1500 dollar bond.
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Paschal
Columbus Ga
C. H. Matthews
Georgia Pine Manufacturing Company
Atlanta
Angier
Newman
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Democratic House Caucus
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Representative Poll
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Kentucky
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A R Colcord
O Henry
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