Thaw's Attorneys Battle Deportation Fight Begins
Harry Kendall Thaw's bid to avoid deportation from Canada opens in Sherbrooke as he faces Judge Globensky on a writ of habeas corpus. Immigration authorities threaten detention and possible extradition if released while police pursue five men linked to his Matteawan escape, including Roger Thompson allegedly aiding Thaw's border crossing.
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Sherbrooke
Quebec
Harry Kendall Thaw
United State
Matteawan State Hospital
Globensky
Superior Court
Dominion
New Hampshire Line
New York State
Stanford White
Matteawan
Mitchell Thompson
Toronto
Hornbeck
Conger
Dutchess County
New York
York
Roger” Thompson
New York City
Thaw Thompson
Superior Court Room
Thaw
Coaticooke
Roger Thompson
Bigamist Says Drink Caused His Marriages
Walter F. Fensler, who surrendered to New Orleans police, blamed whisky for his three marriages. He claimed drunkenness since 1906 led to concurrent nuptials with Ada Keating of Ohio, Elizabeth Jones of Alabama, and Jone Beckham of Mississippi. His father‑in‑law Beckham died unexpectedly after the disclosures. Fensler was sent to jail.
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Buffington, Ohio
E¢ Beckham
Fensler
Maury J Diggs Found Guilty by Jury
San Francisco August 21 Maury J Diggs former state architect of California was found guilty by a federal jury of violating the Mann act for transporting Marsha Warrington from Sacramento to Reno for immoral purposes The verdict carries a maximum five year federal sentence and was delivered last night
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Maury J. Diggs
Federal
Confederate Veterans Meeting At Hartselle
Camp Friendship United Confederate Veterans hold a meeting at Hartselle today as many local veterans depart this morning to attend.
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Confederate Veterans Meeting
Hartselle
Camp Friendship
United Confederate Veterans
Hobson to Visit Morgan County for Addresses
Congressman Richmond Pearson Hobson will pass through tomorrow arriving at 4:00 AM and leaving at 8:00 AM for Florette to deliver an address Friday. Efforts may allow an evening talk here if dates permit. His visit is tied to his race for the U S Senate and is expected to draw a large local audience.
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Richmond
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Florette
Mr. Hobson
Hobson
William Jennings Bryan
America
Morgan County
Capt. Hobson
U. & Senate
Lawyers Win Skirmish In The Fight Against Extradition
Special to the Decatur Daily Sherbrooke Que August 21 Harry K Thaws attorneys seek to delay deportation of the Stanford White slayer to the United States The habeas corpus papers kept Thaw out of court this morning The Thaw lawyers plan to run down the final minutes before the trial while government efforts to extradite from Matteawan have thus far failed
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Sherbrooke Que
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
United States
Thaw
New York
Matteawan
Sulzer Friends Plan Campaign Against Tammany
Albany Aug 21 Steps were taken to organize a commission to wage a war of extermination on Boss Murphy and his Tammany machine. Funds of at least 100000 were pledged by Thomas W Lawson and others to back Sulzer's fight, with Lynn J Arnold aiding.
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Albany
N. Y
Murphy
Tammany
William Sulzer
Tammeny
Thomas W. Lawson
Sulzer
Lawson
Lynn J. Arnold
Knickerbocker Press
Glynn
Wen
Nassau
Charles F. Murphy
Syracuse
Wandering Son Returns After Years in Alaska
Glasgow Kentucky August 21 a son Virgil Huffman returns home after twenty years mining in Alaska his parents Mr and Mrs James Huffman recognize him when he appears at the door seeking lodging for the night The couple plans to make room for him and bring him into the family again.
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Glasgow
Alaska
James Huffman
Mr. Huffman
Virgil
Great C. W. Parks Dramatic Co at Court House Lot
The Great C. W. Parks Dramatic Co performs a week at the court house lot drawing strong theatergoer support. Last night they offered Sins of Society, impressing with polished drama and comedy. Tonight they present Convict 999 with brisk action and clean humor. Matinee today at 3 pm with 10 cent prices. storm damage repaired for better capacity.
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C. W. Parks Dramatic Co
Court House
South Side W C T U Notes Commend Judge Wert and McCulloch
Mrs E H Turner hosted a South Side Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting at Fifth avenue home. The program praised Judge Wert and Sheriff McCulloch for standing against liquor and closing local houses. Next meeting set for Mrs E M Ellis's home.
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South Side Woman's Christian Temperance Union
J. P. Cotton
H. L. Turner
E. M. Ellis
T. W. Wert
R. N. McCulloch
Burglaries Rampant in Decatur Area Prompts Vigilance Call
Residents report multiple robberies and home invasions in Decatur during recent nights. The writeup urges forming a vigilance committee to curb the marauders and support the police effort.
Huerta Defends Recognition Position Against Wilson
Provisional President Huerta argues he is entitled to U S recognition citing private Washington advice and congressional attacks. Mexico City reports say negotiations with John Lind may hinge on Washington, with Gamboa confirming continued confidential talks as reflection on Wilson proposals.
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Washington
Huerta
John Lind
Wilson
Congress
Hayetta
Henry Lane Wilson
United States
Mexico City
Fedrico Gamboa
Mexico
Buggy Hit by Street Car in Front of Morgan County Grocery
A buggy owned by the Southern Bell Telephone Company was struck by a main line street car yesterday afternoon in front of the Morgan County Grocery Company. The buggy was partially demolished but no injuries were reported.
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Southern Bell Telephone Company
Morgan County Grocery Company
Herbert Pettus Elected Principal Of New Decatur High
Prof. Herbert A. Bias has been elected principal of the New Decatur high school and will open the school September 15. He is among the youngest principals in the state for a city high school. He previously served as assistant principal at the State Normal in Moundville, Alabama.
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Herbert A. Bias
New Decatur
State Normal
Moundville
Ala
Huntsville Mercury Banner
Huntsville Vagrancy Sweep Targets Red Light District
Twenty one women in the Red Light district were arrested on vagrancy warrants in Huntsville. Deputies Pierce and Robinson served papers and the sheriff promises vigorous prosecution under Alabama vagrancy laws. The operation generated consternation among the women involved.
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Red Light
N. L. Pierce
Christa Robinson
Alabama
Three Homes Entered by Burglar Last Night
Last night burglars hit Clyde Pointer in Decatur W T Taylor on Fourth Avenue and Walter Robertson on the same street. The thief took clothes from Robertson and watches from Taylor while Pointer grappled but the burglar fled with money and a bracelet. Chief Davidson said no arrests had been made though a negro named Halley was later jailed.
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Clyde Pointer
Decatur
W. T. Taylor
Fourth Avenue
Walter
Strong
Pointer
Davidson
Halley
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