Georgia Governor Commutes LEO M. FRANKS Death Sentence
Atlanta June 21 Governor Slaton commutes LEO M FRANKS death sentence to life imprisonment after multiple appeals. Frank, found guilty of murdering Mary Phagan, was to be hanged tomorrow. He is moved from the county jail to Milledgeville State Prison as his life term begins.
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Slaton
Iask
Georgia
Teo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Frank
Supreme Tribunal
Georgia Pardon Board
Milledgville
Ecity
Macon
Milledgeville
Principals in Frank Case and Key Figures Named
Leo M. Frank, superintendent of the National Pencil Factory in Atlanta, a 31 year old Jewish man born in Paris Texas, is described as prominent in church and civic circles. James Conley, a Black factory sweeper, is an accuser and confessed accessory who is serving a one year sentence. Mary Phagan, 4 year old stepdaughter of J W Coleman, is described as unusually pretty and a leading Bellwood resident who worked in the factory.
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Leo M. Frank
National Pencil Factory
Atlanta
Paris
Tex
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cornell University
Atlanta Society of B'Nai
James Conley
Frank
Mary Phagan
J. W. Coleman
Bellwood
Home Rule Stands Little Change Amid Coalition Ireland
London reports Ireland sees the coalition as a step back from home rule with conscription looming. Protests rise as arrests and imprisonments of Irish volunteers continue, while nationalist and neutralist factions brace for wartime policing and censorship. The Spark and Irish Na Bac Leis rally resistance with sharp editorials.
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The
Spark
Parnell
Baltimore Murderer May Be Suspect in Mullan Death
Baltimore police pursue Marion Deems as a likely suspect in the Mullan death on Knobley street last winter. Deems has confessed to killing Laura Schaefer in a separate murder and claims money motivated the assault.
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Baltimore
Margaret Mullan
Knobley Street
J. Thomas Eisenhauer
Robert D. Carter
Marion Deems
Laura Schaefer
Mullan
Deems
Justice Hall
Herbert Galloway
Clarkson Street
Alfred Ray
West Lombard Street
James Woodall
Mount Winans
James A. Dag
Charles J. Hull
Miss Mullan
Allies Land at Dardanelles Under Warship Guns
Reports from the Gallipoli landing describe Australian troops advancing under battleship bombardment despite heavy fire. Observers recount fierce fighting at Gaba Tepe with bayonets fixed, snipers in scrub, and deceptive Turkish tactics, including stretcher squads and disguised combatants.
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Dardanelles
Gallipoli
Gaba Tepe
Bevan
McMullen Touring Carroll County for Democratic Nomination
Hugh A. McMullen travels with brother Daniel F. McMullen through Carroll County to promote his candidacy for the Democratic nomination. The expedition proceeds by automobile, with plans to remain until Friday.
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Carroll County
Comptrotlng
Daniel F. McMullen
Automobfie
Oregon Timber Mill Planned by Kendall Firms
The Kendall Lumber Company plans a large saw mill at Roseburg Oregon backed by a 300000 bond issue voted by Roseburg property owners. Kendall interests own Crellin operation in Maryland and will deploy significant staffing. J Ht Henderson of Henderson Bros Lumber Co is named sales manager with base in Salt Lake City or Denver at 10000 yearly.
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Kendall Lumber Company
Samuel A. Kendall
Washington
Meyersdale
J. L. Kendall
Pittsburgh
Roseburg
Ore
Kendalls
Crellin
Garrett County
Oregon
S. A. Kendall
Kendall
Samuel
John Wiley Kendall
Mr. Kendall
J. Ht. Henderson
Henderson Bros. Lumber Co
Clarksburg
W. Va
Salt Lake City
Denver
Memorial Address Given by John W. Young at Riverview Cemetery
John W. Young of Cumberland, past grand master of Maryland, delivered the memorial address at Tanon Lodge I O F annual exercises in Riverview Cemetery Williamsport. The Knights of Pythias Band played as graves were decorated with towers and Mr Young returned home last night.
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Tanon Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Riverview
Williamsport
Knights of Pythias
John W. Young
Cumberland
Maryland
Young
Recluse killed and wife assaulted in Monessen burglary
In Monessen Pennsylvania on Sunday morning Joseph Smith aged 58 died shortly after noon from fatal wounds. His wife 18 was beaten on the head with a revolver by a black burglar who attacked them when Smith refused to surrender several hundred dollars said to be in the house.
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Monessen
Joseph Smith
Attempt to dynamite Windsor armory endangers 200 Canadian soldiers
Detroit reports a bold attempt to blow up the Windsor Ontario armory with dynamite. A guard stumbling on twenty six sticks extinguished the fuse, averting disaster as two hundred Canadian soldiers faced a narrow escape. A German spy is suspected amid related explosions at two Walkerville plants.
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Detroit
Windsor
Ontario
Stolen Whiskey Anchored to Trees Along Potomac Bank
A Hancock posse armed with shotguns and revolvers pursued suspects after several cases of whiskey were stolen from Charles L. McAfee's damaged storage Friday. Five men were arrested. bottles were sunk in the river tied to trees. Constable McAvoy tussled with a tramp and was kicked in the abdomen before subduing him as town authorities vow action against tramps.
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Potomac River
Charles L. McAfee
Corporation
Hancock
Charles McAvoy
Capuchin Students Sing Solemn Mass at Mrs Wiesel Funeral
The funeral of Mrs. Joseph P. Wiesel occurred at St Peter s and Paul s Church with a solemn requiem high mass. Capuchin students from the Capuchin Monastery sang Gregorian music led by organist Rev Thomas C M Cap. The Very Rev Edward J Wunder and Andrew J Conlon attended. Interment followed at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers included James Clark and James A McHenry among others. Mrs Wiesel was daughter of the late James A Fulton of Belair.
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Joseph P. Wiesel
North Smallwood Street
St. Peter's & Paul's Church
Solem
Father Dominic
C. M
Father Abin
O. M
Father Marcellus
Father
St. Patrick’s Church Choir
Wiesel
Coir
SS. Peter & Paul's
Cem
Miner Hurt Today by Fall of Roof
Frostburg June 21 David Baher was struck by a fall of coal roof while loading a coal car at Mine No 13 Consolidation Coal Co at 8 30 this morning His companions Clyde Blenck Russ Hoskins Timothy Bane and Gee Knieriem escaped injury He was taken to his home 14 Washington street Kenneys ambulance and treated by Dr A R Walker for a head gash and bruised hips
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Frostburg
Consolidation Coal Co
David Baher
Bahen
Clyde Blenck
Russ Hoskins
Timothy Bane
Gee. Knieriem
Mr. Baden
Washington Street
Kenney
A. R. Walker
Brewery Workers Enjoy Sunday Canal Trip
About 85 members of Local No. 265 Brewery Workers of America enjoyed an all day outing down the canal to Patterson's Creek yesterday. The trip was made on Bender's boat. The day was spent in feasting and playing games. Rue Allen, William Hager, George Annan, John Robinson, John Eversole and William Keifer composed the committee which managed the successful affairs.
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Local No. 265
Brewery Workers of America
Rue Allen
William Hager
George Annan
John Robinson
John Eversole
William Kiefer
WARDEN S Wife Burned Death Mystery Probe
Joliet Illinois June 21 Mrs Eide Mund M Allen wife of the Illinois penitentiary warden was found dead in her blazing bed. A committee investigates if death was accidental or murder by George Campbell a prisoner and servant. A jug of wood alcohol and possible cremation are noted.
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George
Campbell
Mr. Allen
West Baden
Ind
Hella Girls Enjoy Evening at Allegany Grove
A large group of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company workers known as the hellas gathered for an enjoyable evening at Allegany Grove. The women walked from the local offices to the grove along the old National Pike and returned after supper.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Allegany Grove
Yeu
Old National Pike
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