Missing Nelms sisters linked to Gulf Coast flee tale
Police trace auxiliary power boat from New Orleans to Petit Bois as investigators chase a Gulfport to Pass Christian route. Beatrice and Beatrice Nelms, linked to Atlanta associate Victor Innes, are believed to have fled from a lonely island amid a cross country search spanning Biloxi, Houston, San Antonio, and New Orleans with telegrams, real estate dealings, and money transfers under scrutiny.
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Regulation Likely For Cotton Exchanges in Congress
Washington July 14 Special That differences over cotton futures regulation will be compromised and a bill to regulate the cotton exchanges passed this session of Congress was the prediction today by Senator Hoke Smith chairman of the conference committee He said conferences have convinced him of the wisdom of detailed requirements and a taxing measure may be agreed upon though penalties on nonconforming contracts will be high Adamson wields gav el presiding over the House as it considers the deficiency bill Bartlett in convalescence after recent operation will miss more than a week
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Black man killed by mob over mule theft at Lake Cormorant
July 14 in Lake Cormorant Mississippi James Bailey a Black man accused of stealing three mules was killed by a mob of about twenty masked men as he was taken toward Hernando. An official counters jury failed to identify any mob member.
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Marshall Nelms Arrives in City Amid Missing Sisters Mystery
Marshall Nelms arrives in Atlanta after long journey from Houston and New Orleans. He seeks to aid investigators by sharing details about the disappearance of two sisters, Beatrice and Margaret, with reporters as crowds gather at his mother's home. Nelms, described as quiet and observant, vows to unravel the case with newspaper assistance across cities including San Antonio, Houston, and Atlanta.
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Nelms Sisters Feared Hiding On Petit Bois Island Gulf Coast
Reports from Biloxi say Mrs Eloig Nelms Dennla and Miss Beatrice Nelms sought on Petit Bois Island or nearby gulf coast towns after police in multiple cities hunted them. Efforts to organize a posse failed due to lack of authority and rough Gulf waters, with rumors they left Petit Bois aboard the Mizpan bound for Gulfport.
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Beatrice Nelms Purchases Infant Clothes in Houston
Beatrice Nelms and her sister Mrs Ross Dennis bought an infant outfit at the Woman Exchange in Houston on June 20. They deposited half the price, said the items would be needed by September, and planned travel for Beatrice’s health with possible retirement near Holston after the birth. Miss Bond, store proprietor, notes Beatrice fits the description. the two sisters gave conflicting health and travel details.
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Mystery Case Driven By Stolen Suitcase Evidence
A man seeks his missing sisters and hints at undisclosed papers carried in a suitcase stolen near San Antonio while aboard a Pacific Pullman. Authorities suspected a Western traveler. Marshall Nelms notes misquotations on plans to indict Innes and affirms he will remain to assist his mother until the case is resolved.
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Negro Bishop Harris Arrested for Arson in Asheville
True bills returned by Runcombe county grand jury charge Bishop Harris and several men with burning Zion church Hopkins chapel on College Street about four years ago. Warrants issued for all suspects. case tied to 4M district church figures.
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Georgia Delegates Handing Out Peaches at Atlanta Meet
A Duluth Georgia delegation hosted the seventh annual convention activities for building owners and managers. Atlanta delegates waitered at Spalding hotel cafes serving peaches and showcasing Atlanta hospitality amid rival cities New York, St Louis and Omaha.
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