Bitter custody fight unveils Mrs Christy liquor ties
Testimony in Pancaville Ohio reveals Mrs Howard Chandler Christy repeatedly intoxicated, often with chauffeur Purdy, and a violent temper. Frank Christy Sr. recounts late-night outings, farm parties with beer and whisky, and threats during family disputes. Rose Christy noted as guardian of Natalie, while Miss Rone Christy recalled threats during a summer quarrel at the Christy home.
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Pancaville
Ohio
Howard Chandler
Christy Vet Heardl
Natalie
Frank
Christy
Todas
Wea
Kia
Purdy
Mr Christy Sr
Duncan Falls
Flo
Ata- USA
Mra Christy
Christ
Morhar
New York
Howard Chandler Carle
Christ Home
Duncan
Rone Christy
Howard
Mercer Speaks in Athens at Georgia State University
On January 18 the Student Movement in Rochester secured E C Mercer a noted college and missionary worker to visit Georgia State University for a five day stay He will address students and citizens with events including a chapel mass meeting a talk with the E Fraternity and a talk to men in New College faculty room Mercer has spoken at Cornell Lehigh Purdue and other northern and eastern colleges.
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Athens
Rochester
Georgia
E C Mercer
State University
Mercer
Cornell University
Lehigh University
Perdue University
Washington and Jefferson University
New College
Millionaire and District Attorney Attack White Slave Trade
New York January 18 Sensations grow as the grant jury probes the white slave traffic. Charles S Whitman now district attorney in charge, Jerome directs detectives to uncover evidence. John D Rockefeller Jr foreman George Kibbe Turner subpoenaed for knowledge. Governor Hughes and President Taft spotlight the issue as immigration law debates continue.
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York
Grant
Charles S Whitman
William Travers Jerome
John
D Rockefeller Jr
George Kibbe Turner
Hughes
Taft
Stan
Turner
Hunter Street Lots Sold by Ward Truitt Firm
T G Truitt of LaGrange Ga made two Atlanta real estate purchases on Hunter Street totaling 75 000 He bought a 100 by 165 foot lot at Hunter Street and Madison Avenue for 50 000 and a 50 by 105 foot lot behind the Rhodes Building for 25 000 The Ward Truitt Company now controls much of Hunter Street south of Madison Avenue to the alley Investments aim at erecting modern buildings including a wholesale shoe house and other facilities
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T G Truitt
LaGrange Ga
Atlanta
Hunter Street
Cordie
Madison Avenue
Ward-Truitt Company
Willreat
Phillip Breitenbacher
Turman & Co
Rhodes
W T Hamby
Edwin P. Ansley
J. H Ewing
Truitt
Ward Truitt & Co
Ward- Truitt Company
Animal Keeper William Sorrow Stricken by Blood Poisoning
William A Sorrow keeper of the animals at Grant Park for fifteen years lies critically ill at his home following a finger infection that led to blood poisoning. Doctors Pr B E Pearce and Dr WE Quiltian report no change as he fights for life amid recent deaths of two zoo pets from ptomaine poisoning.
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William A Sorrow
Grant Park
Viola Street
B E Pearce
WE Quiltian
Sorrow
Zoo
My Sorrow
Gov Harmon Impresses Democrats At Washington Meeting
Judson Harmon Ohio attorney general and potential 1912 Democratic nominee draws strong interest from Congressmen and party leaders in Washington. He attends state governor conference, praised for presidential timber, while noting opposition to federal corporate incorporation.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Judson A Harmon
Ohio
United States
Govmora
Ornor Harmon
Bel
Swashington
Brown
Georgia Kitchen
North Caroling
Angel
South Caroling and
Comer
Alabama
Hermon
Taft
Rianda
Baptista
Georgia
Fight Planned on the Probers in U.S. House
Messrs Murdock and Gardner say a plan exists to resolve the probing stalemate. The president urges fair, martial investigation and recognition of committee members by both sides. Insurgent leaders like Lenroot Poindexter Norris threaten to skip caucus without Democratic naming rights. Senate Democrats designate Fletcher Paynter as the Democrats from the Senate to the Ballinger Pinchot inquiry.
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Murdecki
Gardner
Hayes
Murdock
House
Giles
Mike Lenroot
Wisconsin
Poindexter
Washington
Norris
Nebraska
Uke Hayes
Calfornia
Madison
Kansas
Money
Senate Democrats
Fletcher
Florida
Paynter
Kentucky
Senate
Ballinger Pinchot
Eye White to Face Boca Grande in Scratch Sprint
Tampa January 1941 Boca Grande and Eye White will be matched for a half furlong sprint at the focal track. Eye White, reputed to be the best three year old in the country, shows speed in workouts and is entered in spring stakes as Boca Grande is favored for the Kentucky Derby.
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Tampa
Fla
Boca Granda
Eye White
Boca Grande
Mine Workers Meet in Annual Session
Indianapolis January 18 Thomas L Lewis president of the United Mine Workers declared there will be no repetition of last year’s disgraceful scenes at the convention opening He ruled out of order Frank J Hayes and William Green leaders of the opposing faction and seating of national organizers as delegates A storm of objections followed but Lewis adjourned the sitting promising the controversy would resume tomorrow
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Indianapolis
Thomas L. Lewis
Unitad
Frank J. Hayes
Illnois
William Green
Ohio
Lewis
Hayes
Gruen
Wratest
Tesimorrow
Liberal gains shrink Liberal lead in UK election
The report notes reduced Liberal lead as key figures lose seats in Abercromby Liverpool division and Southwark West. Churchill remains in place. Buxton and Runciman retain posts. Ongoing counts show Unionists gaining in towns while great industrial centers lean Free Trade. Budget passage anticipated amid mixed Liberal-Labor prospects.
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J E EB Seely
K Gangton
Abercromby
Liverpool
Southwark West
Coronel Seenly
Tovern
Toent
House of Commons
Colonial Office
Liis
Churchill
Winston Spenger Churchill
Board of Trade
Sydney Charles Buxton
Walter Runciman
Board of Education
W S Robson
South Shields
P O Connor
Scotland
Westminster
A. Lyttelton
St. George
Hanover Square
John Harmond-Bannet
Wvarton
H. J. W Lawcon
Lord Burnham
J K Foster
Silas Hocking
Coventry
England
Asquith
East Bite
Suis
Gaina Og
Unionista
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Bridgewater
Charles Beresford
Better Care for Old Horses Than for Aged Preachers
Pittaburg January 18. The Rev J H Mellvaine denounces church neglect of aging ministers comparing it to how corporations treat old employees. He cites 900,000 Episcopal communicants and says their average annual gift to support old ministers is about 10 cents. He supports business men joining to run church finances on a business basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MeIlvaine
Episcopal Church
Brantley Named to Ways and Means Committee
Washington January 18 Special Representative Brantley succeeds Judge J M Griggs as a Ways and Means member. The speaker announced the appointment this afternoon. Brantley already serves on Judiciary and Buildings and Grounds. The assignment did not require resignation from those committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brantley
J. M Griggs
Ways and Means
House
Judiciary
Five Candidates for Governor of Alabama Named
Montgomery January 13 Charles Henderson president of the railroad commission announced for the democratic nomination for governor. The five contenders include Henderson Mallor of Selma Emmett O Neal of Florence Samuel Q Weakley of Birmingham and Walter D Seed of Tuscaloosa. Henderson supported the prohibition amendment and aligns with Governor Comer on rate regulation.
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Montgomery
Ala
Specifl
Charles Henderson
Railroad Commission
H S D Mallor
Selma
Emmett O Neal
Florence
Samuel Q Weakley
Birmingham
Walter D Seed
Tuscaloosa
Mr Henderson
Comer
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Prince Albert
Muse
WNPA
Animal Keeper
William A. Sorrow
GOV. Harmon
Harmon
Chattanooga
Tenn
BR. M. Hose Company
BR. M. Rose Company
Southern Express
Jacksonville
Esse Rose
Rose
Old
R.m.rose Company
Chattanooga, Tenn
Main St
Jacksonville, Fla
W. Bay St
Bouth Erary, Phoos Yants, 188
Peters
W. L. Traynham
Gatarrh
Allen
West Mitchell St
Atlanta, GA
Griggs
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