Fifteen Years Given Morse in Bank Misappropriation Case
Charles W. Morse is sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison for misapplication of funds at the National Bank of North America and for falsifying bank records. Alfred H. Curtis receives the same outcome. Both men faced their sentences as their wives reacted with emotion. Morse will likely be confined at Atlanta’s federal prison during a ten day stay of execution while notices of appeal are expected.
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Morse
New York
Charles W. Morse
Hough
United States Court
Curtis
National Bank of North America
Atlanta
Alfred H. Curtis
Tombs
City
Henkel
Mrs. Curtis
Marshal Henkel
Judge Hough
Mrs. Morse
Roosevelt as Senate Candidate Under Taft Era
Washington observers consider it not unlikely that President Rosevelt could succeed Thomas Platt in the U S senate after March 4. They cite assurances from the president that he would not be averse to Senate service under certain post March 4 conditions. He has given no new public statement but noted he would feel less hesitancy to enter the Senate with Taft as president than with a different White House occupant.
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Washington
Rosevelt
Thomas Platt
United States
Senate
Taft
White House
Hot Springs Urges Taft Visit After Campaign
Hot Springs Arkansas residents press for President Taft to visit for rest and recuperation. A telegram signed by Mayor Todd and Business Man's league president Rix invites him and family, praising ideal November weather, golf, and baths for recovery after his campaign.
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Hot Springss
Ark
Hot Springs
Taft
Powell Clayton
Washington
Todd
Rix
Business Man's League
W. H. Taft
Mississippi and Arizona election updates show party gains
In Mississippi thirteen of seventy-eight counties report presidential totals with Democrats leading at 11 823 votes to Republicans 1 015 Populists 363 and Socialists 246. If this ratio holds statewide Democrats near 80 000 and Republicans about 6 000. In Arizona Ralph Cameron Republican wins congress defeating Marcus A Smith Democrat by about 500 votes with Cameron carrying all but one county.
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Jackson
Miss
Secretary of State
Phoenix
Ariz
Ralph Cameron
Marcus A. Smith
Cameron
Egg Receipts Reported for Thursday in New York
New York on Thursday saw egg receipts totaling 10 998 cases.
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New York
City Schools Welcome Distinct Visitors and Notable Guests
Hon W C Davis and Mr Barrie of Parris Texas visited the city schools this week. Miss Sarah Allen Miss Leila Suber and Miss Lindsey called or visited. Frederick Warde Julius Caesar tickets were given to ninth and tenth graders. The colored school under Principal Landry is progressing with diligent work and clear instruction.
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W. C. Davis
Barrie
Parris
Texas
Sarah Allen
Leila Suber
Frederick Warde
Julius Caesar
Lindsey
Baylor University
Miss Weddington
Landry
The Cotton Market and Local Poultry Prices
The report lists cotton bids with strict low middling 8 1 8d and good middling 8 15 16d, sales of 150 bales yesterday, and Liverpool due today. Local poultry prices include chickens 3 to 4 per dozen, turkeys 8 to 5 cents, geese 4 to 4 1 2, ducks 3 to 3 1 2, and eggs 17 1 2 to 20 cents per dozen. Rhode Island roosters advertised by Geo W Higgs, phone 386.
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Liverpool
Rhode Island
Geo
W. Higgs
Farmer Rob inson Struck For Selling Peanuts Near Cuba Landing
Jesse Robinson a Tennessee river farmer near Cuba Landing was abducted and whipped in the woods by unidentified men after selling several sacks of peanuts. His wife accompanied him as witnesses. The assailants used hickory switches and forced him to carry the switch stubs as a reminder to not offend again. The incident is connected to his Farmers' Union membership.
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Waverly
Tenn
Jesse Robinson
Tennessee
Cuba Landing
Robinson
Farmers’ Union
Crisis Eases Over German Deserters Demand
Paris reports Germany ready to abandon demand for release of German deserters held by French at Casablanca. Germany excuses French soldiers alleged to have attacked the official German consulate, indicating a dispelled crisis between France and Germany.
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Paris
France
Germany
Casablanca
Republicans Likely 41-Seat House Majority
Early returns from national districts indicate Republicans will hold a working majority of 41 in the next House. Figures show Republicans 216, Democrats 175, with two vacancies, compared to the current 223 Republicans and 166 Democrats.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Painter’s Grefe Paintings Hint at Missing Daughter
After eighteen years, Chicago man Thomas P. Smith believes two Will Grefe paintings may trace his daughter. Smith has contacted the New York artist, who seeks the model who posed for the figures.
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New York
Navy
Thomas P. Smith
la Salle Street
Chicago
Will Grefe
Abbie Rice Reconciles With Husband After Murder Trial
In Omaha on November 6 Abbie Rice, key witness in the Dr. Rustin murder case, reconciles with husband. Mr. Rice says after Charles Davis is tried for killing Dr. Rustin they will disappear to start life anew in a place where they are unknown.
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Omaha
Neb
Abbie Rice
Dr. Rustin
Notice to Hunters on English Pasture South of Bryan
Notice warns against hunting or trespassing on J. W. English pasture southwest of Bryan. Violators will be prosecuted.
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Bryan
Notice to Merchants on Unauthorized Charges
From November 1 after date I will not be responsible for accounts charged to me without my consent. W. J. Roberts.
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W. J. Roberts
Best coal ever in Bryan from Bryan Ice Company
Coal quality touted by Bryan Ice Company with reference to 292 unit quantity claims and local market confidence in Bryan.
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Bryan
Bryan Ice Company
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Joe Kosh
HY Ton & Kosh
Rear First National Bank
M. H. James
FE. Rohde
Counle
J. W. English
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