Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Leo Frank Murder Conviction
The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed Leo Frank’s murder conviction for Mary Phagan, a 14 year old factory worker. The sentence had been set for hanging but postponed pending appeal. testimony cited the factory basement discovery and a contested confession by a black porter alleging Frank killed the girl and aided in concealment. The decision confirms the prisoner’s continued imprisonment pending further steps.
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Atlanta, Ga
Georgia Supreme Court Today
Leo Frank
Frank
Wilson Denies Cabinet Moves and Senate Race Plans
President Wilson rejected reports that Secretary Houston would join the Federal Reserve Board and said he would oppose involving Secretary McAdoo in the New York senatorial contest.
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Houston
Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
New York
Wilson recognizes Peru government under Bil linghurst
President Wilson informed callers that the U S recognition of the Peruvian government aligns with the administration’s Latin American policy and contrasts with prior refusals to recognize Huerta. He said former President Billinghamhurst had dissolved the Peruvian Congress and was unlawfully exercising presidential duties.
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Washington
Wilson
Huerta
Billinghurst
Yeggmen Loot Milledgeville Banker for Ten Thousand
The Associated Press reports that in Milledgeville Georgia on February 16 yeggmen dynamited the safe of C H Bonner a local businessman and obtained ten thousand dollars in cash the life savings of a lifetime.
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Milledgeville, Ga
C. H. Bonner
Felix Jones Acquitted in Murder Trial at Gatesville
The jury acquitted Felix Jones charged with the murder last August of Frank Battle a prominent merchant in Gatesville Texas.
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Gatesville, Tex
Felix Jones
Frank Battle
Prominent Japanese Diplomat Viscount Oaki Dies in Tokio
Viscount Siuzo Oaki former Japanese ambassador to the United States and noted as Japan's most experienced diplomat died in Tokio on February 16. He was the first Japanese to marry a titled foreign woman Baroness von Hapden.
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Tokio
Japan
Viscount Siuzo Oaki
United States
Baroness von Hapden
Six Men Die as Castagna Is Reached Off Cape Cod
Life savers reached the Italian bark Castagna ashore off Cape Cod. They found Captain Garva and five sailors frozen to death in the rigging after lasing themselves to prevent being washed overboard. Seven sailors were rescued unconscious from exposure. The vessel foundered in last week’s blizzard amid high seas delaying rescue.
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Wellfleet
Mass
Cape Cod
Garva
A and M Defeat Sam Houston Normal Institute 36 to 10
The A. and M. basketball team beat Sam Houston Normal Institute 36 to 10 on Saturday night. Braumiller scored eight field goals, Weaver four, while Domery and Sheppard contributed for the visitors. The lineup featured Rogers Peterson captain at guard and Bryan Baldwin at guard.
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Sam Houston Normal Institute
Braumiller
Weaver
Domery
Sheppard
Mexican Federals Kidnap American on Rio Grande Island
Clemente Vegara, an American citizen, says Mexican Federals kidnapped him near Palafox on the Rio Grande Island while he was tending his pasture. They lured him there to pay for horses, knocked him unconscious, and took him to the Mexican side.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Tex
Clemente Vegara
Rio Grande
Palafox
Lane Maintains Candidacy Toward Fort Worth Convention
Austin Texas February 16 Associated Press Comptroller W P Lane says he remains a candidate for the Fort Worth convention despite Saturday results Lieutenant Governor Mayes would not disclose his plans Both men intend to attend Lane initially resisted the eliminating movement then shifted to subtle support and now faces a final run for the post.
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Austin
Tex
W. P. Lane
Fort Worth
Mayes
Lane
Tom Ball Swept the State in Prohibition Convention
Dallas February 16 Prohibition Democratic county conventions report 13 645 of 15940 votes eligible for the Fort Worth state convention next Saturday Ball leads with 7 309 total after counting 1 605 for Ball among uninstructed. Many uninstructed votes likely to favor Ball on second choice and flag following guiding the forecast of Ball's nomination.
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Dallas
Tex
Dallas News
Fort Worth
Ball
Galveston News
State Treasurer Kennedy Suicide Reports Quiet Audit
Albany Feb 16 accountants from the State Comptroller's office said after examining the books of State Treasurer Kennedy who killed himself yesterday the accounts are in perfect condition a further audit will likely follow
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Albany
N. Y
State Comptroller's Office
Kennedy
Frame-Up Claimed In Gore Case
Oklahoma City reports defense witnesses testifying to impeach prosecution testimony in the Gore case. Deputy Ezell cited remarks by lawyer T. E. Robertson about serving papers and sweet revenge. Lawyer W. F. Lisher said Robertson claimed a frame-up unless Gore pays $25,000 to stay in the race.
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Gore
Ezell
Oklahoma City
T. E. Robertson
Bond
W. F. Lisher
Robertson
Boy Killed in Tex Boxing Bout at Home
Daingerfield Texas February 16 Pat Scroggins aged 16 was instantly killed in a friendly boxing bout with Jesse Lassater. A light blow caused heart paralysis due to overreaction. Both families are prominent in the community.
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Associated Press
Daingerfield
Tex
Pat Scroggins
Jesse Lassater
Violet Rays Explode Torpedoes in Italian Test
Florence, Italy. On February 13, torpedoes were detonated from a distance using ultraviolet rays discovered by Guillio Ulivi. Ulivi shared the secret with the Italian government as four torpedoes were placed in the Arno River. Two were smokeless powder and two were black powder. The violet ray device in a two mile distant tower activated on signal and all four torpedoes exploded in under three minutes.
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Florence
Italy
Guillio Ulivi
Ulivi
Arno
Gore Denies Assault Claim in Bond Suit Testimony
Senator Gore testified in the Bond damage suit denying any assault on Mrs. Bond in a Washington hotel. He described her fall onto the bed after an interview and said he suspected a conspiracy. He also denied proposing a cash settlement.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Senator Gore
Gore
Bond
Moran Shapes Up Ball Club For Dallas Show
Moran plans a strong ball club around five key players as he finalizes lineup for the February 21 Dallas event. Catchers abound with Russell Hooker Gunn and Meyer competing. Crockett L J and W Bs Skeeler to handle pitching. First base may go to Arnold or McCollum with a broad field of infield and outfield contenders including Berringer Gillespie Parr Cawthon Bramlette Reynolds and others from Eagle Pass and the freshman class.
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Dallas
Russell
Hooker
Gunn
Meyer
Crockett
L. J
Skeeler
Fre
Arnold
McCollum
Cherry
Berringer
Gillespie
Williams
Pitts
Scott
Parr
Lot” Cawthon
Freddie
Bramlette
Reynolds
Doucette
Smitham
Cerf
Hausser
Schmidt
Eagle Pass
Government Agents Meeting Closes Texas Canning Club Session
The final session of the week long instruction for Texas lady agents in charge of canning club work was held at Carnegie Library. Twenty eight county representatives plus A and M College and USDA officials attended and heard final instructions on organizing farm girl clubs to plant cultivate and market crops.
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Texas
Carnegie Library
A. & M. College
United States Department of Agriculture
Williamson
Carter
College
United States Department
Washington
Bryan
H. H. Williamson
C. M. Evans
College Station
O. B. Martin
M. Evans
Clark predicts Bo rah as 1916 Republican nominee
Speaker Champ Clark states that William B Borah of Idaho, who led Roosevelt’s national campaign in 1912, will be the presidential nominee of a reunited Republican party in 1916.
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Champ Clark
United States
William B. Borah
Idaho
Roosevelt
Ragged Edge Club Organizer Zoe Norris Dies at 47
Zoe Anderson Norris, writer and organizer of the Ragged Edge Club, died in New York today at age 47. Her work linked poetry, satire, and reform circles, shaping early 20th century literary activism.
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Norris
Ragged Edge Club
President Wilson Confined to Room Seeks Return to Work
Washington February 14. President Wilson remains in his room but not bedridden and plans to return to work on Monday.
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Wilson
Parliament Member Fined For Conflicting Government Contract
Sir Stuart Montague Samuel MP was fined 65000 for voting in the House of Commons while his firm held a British government contract. The fine was awarded to Dr William Bird as informer.
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House of Commons
London
England
Stuart Montague Samuel
William Bird
Rioting Surges in Tokyo Over Taxation Plan
Five hundred police stopped serious street riots in Tokyo as two hundred people were arrested. The unrest, aimed at a proposed tax increase, also saw editors of opposition papers arrested and their outlets suppressed. It marks the third major outbreak in Japan this month amid broad government dissatisfaction.
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Tokio
Japan
Army appropriation bill reported at ninety four million
The army appropriation bill was reported today carrying ninety four million dollars, ten million less than the War Department's estimate. Washington notes the reduced total reflects adjustments from the department's initial figure.
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Washington
War Department
Allen Academy Defeats Sam Houston Normal In Close Game
Allen Academy beat Sam Houston Normal 18 to 16 on the academy grounds yesterday afternoon. Allen led most of the game with fast teamwork and stronger line play despite a late push by the visitors. The cold outdoor court kept many townsfolk away, but the home team showed early form and promise for the season.
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Allen Academy
Sam Houston Normal
Academy
Allen
University of Texas
Baldwin
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