Ryan Denies Knowledge of Dynamite Plots in McNamara Case
President Ryan of the Iron Workers Union testified in the dynamite conspiracy cases and denied knowledge of McNamara plots. He claimed ignorance of J J McNamara’s bank account, said he was on the road most of the time, and not in touch with headquarters. He described a friendly conference with former District Attorney Jerome where he warned to stop dynamiting.
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Ryan
Iron Workers Union On
Stand Today
United Press Indianapolis
Iron Workers Union
McManigal
McNamara
J. J. McNamara
George J. Clark
Jerome
Man Pleads Guilty in Cow Theft Case
Herbert Malone, colored, pleaded guilty to stealing his daughter's cow and received 15 months on the county road from Judge Thomas Wert of the Law and Equity Court. Luther McMurray also pleaded guilty to burglary and was sentenced to 156 months. Others faced juries, including Gordon Boggs acquitted of prohibition charges and Jim Bibb found not guilty of adultery.
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Herbert Malone
Thos. W. Wert
Law and Equity Court
Luther McMurray
Gordon Boggs
Jim Bibb
Henry Martin
Bob Bridgeforth
Former Congressman Brewer Disinherits Son in Will
In Montgomery on December 3 a will of former Congressman Willis Brewer, who died at The Cedars near Montgomery last month, bequeaths $5 to Willis Brewer Jr. If contested, the estate goes to the city for public schools except a small parcel to a granddaughter. Mrs. M. B. Brewer receives $10,000 as dower. Estelle Manning-Brewer is named and the will includes personal effects and 400 acres in Lowndes County for the granddaughter Pompenns.
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Willis Brewer,Jr
Willis Brewer
the Cedars
Montgomery
Col. Brewer
M. B. Brewer
Estelle Manning-Brewer
Colonel Brewer
Brewer
Lowndes County
Difficulties Resolved Quickly After Electrical Trouble
A brief notice states that an evening disruption due to faulty electrics was addressed promptly by obtaining coal from a dealer and securing the necessary repairs. The management reports the issue was rectified in short order.
John Brake Murder Trial Set for Tomorrow at Hartselle
The murder case of John Brake over Ernest Brothers death at Hartselle is scheduled for tomorrow in the Law and Equity Court. A special venire of 75 will select the jury. Also, Vince Garth accused of Jig Bowman murder faces trial tomorrow in the same court.
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John Brake
Ernest Brothers
Hartselle
Equity Court
Vince Garth
Jig Bowman
Law and Equity Court
Vanderbilt captain chosen at annual Commodore dinner
At the Vanderbilt athletic dinner in Nashville on December 3, "Nuck" Brown of Frankshenn was selected by teammates to succeed Lewis Hardage as 1913 captain. The 20 year old native of Williamson county played at Battle Ground Academy and is praised for smashing-interference.
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Nashville
Commodore
Vanderbilt Athletic Association
Commercial Club
Pooch
McGugin
Dudley
Hardage
Nuck Reows
Smothers
Brown
Nook
Williamson County
Battle Ground Academy
Vanderbilt
Nack
Harvard
Maryville
Poor Spaniard Langishes in Jail Seeks Help
A fraudulent Spanish swindle tale resurfaces as J B Behimme{ becomes its victim in a dungeon plot. A letter to Mr Schimmel promises a share of 330000 awaiting in Madrid, detailing steps to extract funds. The scheme repeats familiar pattern of solicitations for secret leverage.
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Ify
Decature
J. B. Behimme
Schimmel
Peace Protocol Nears Signing With Balkan Allies
Sofia reports peace representatives from Turkey and Balkan allies will decide this afternoon to sign the protocol or resume hostilities. Delays by Greece worry envoys, but most expect a final settlement today. Paris notes France warns Balkan states to quell quarrels and avoid open breach.
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Turkey
Balkan
Sofia
Greece
Paris
Bulgaria
Vandiver Arrested in Sloan Rowan Murder Case
Henry Wu Vandiver, onceMontgomery wholesale grocer, arrested in Atlanta and charged with complicity in the Sloan Rowan murder at Union Station on July 16. Indictment returned last October. Vandiver to be brought to Montgomery for bail hearings as deputies nabbed him in a hotel.
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Vandiver
Rowan
Lowndes County
Lumber firms file complaint against rail rates
Washington December 3 thirty five lumber companies and firms of Memphis have filed complaints with the Commerce Commission. They name the Illinois Central Yazoo Mississippi Valley Louisville and Nashville St Louis and San Francisco Iron Mountain Missouri Pacific Big Four and connecting lines. They demand the commission, after investigating current lumber transportation rates, order maximum rates about two cents per 100 pounds lower than those in effect.
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Washington
Memphis
Sa Commerce
Illinois Central
Yazoo & Smtagasipgi Valley
Louisville & Nashville
St. Louis
San Francisco
Iron Mountain
Missouri Pacific
Big Four
Ines
Tennessee Valley Printing Company Elect Officers
Directors at the Tennessee Valley Printing Company meet at the Decatur Daily office. J. H. Calvin elected president, Judge John C. Eyster chosen vice president, and W. R. Shelton re elected secretary and treasurer for the coming year. The firm begins its second year under favorable conditions.
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Tennessee Valley Printing Company
Decaturs
J. H. Calvin
John C. Eyster
Wall
View
W. R. Shelton
Night Engineer Named at Decatur Light Power Plant
Witt Burt, formerly with Anpiston Electric Light & Gas Co., becomes night engineer for the Decatur Light Power and Fuel Co. William Johnson has resigned his post.
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Electric Light
Anpiston Electric Light & Gas Co
Decatur Light Power and Fuel Co
William Johnson
Impeachment of Archbald Taken Up
The United Press reports the Senate declared itself a high court for Judge Archbalds impeachment trial. Senate Bacon presided as it outlined procedure. the trial on the impeachment charges will begin tomorrow and be pushed through. Archbald was represented by his attorneys at the morning session.
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United States Senate
High Court
Washington
Archbald
Senate
Richbald
Senator Bacon
Dad Tly
Charg
Husband causes his arrest in Johnson City case
R. D. Nelson accuses Briggs of forcing a young woman to leave her husband and child for immiral purposes in another state. The woman signed a $325 withdrawal check and Nelson followed the couple six hundred miles. They face possible penitentiary sentence under the white slave act as officials push prosecutions. Nelson, a prominent concrete contractor, is involved.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Anthor State
Briggs
Nelson
Tennesse
Tennessee
Jack Johnson to Marry Lucile Cameron Today
Chicago reports Jack Johnson obtained a marriage license to wed Lucile Cameron, the 18 year old woman tied to indictments against the boxer. Johnson, 34, announced a 3:30 p m wedding and invited reporters to attend. The mother reportedly dissociated from the matter.
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Jack Johnson
Lucile Cameron
Johnson
Chicago
Court House
Cameron
Fifth Congress of Governors Convenes in Richmond
Nearly a score of governors met in Richmond on December 3 for the Fifth Congress of Governors. The first session covered discussions on uniformity of laws and taxes and plans to advance rural credit.
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Richmond
Weather Forecast Rough and Uncertain
The weather forecast shows rain tonight with possible lingering showers into Wednesday. Residents should plan for wet conditions and carry rain gear while outdoor activities may be affected.
Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Sneed Murder Trial
Decisive verdict finds John Beal Sneed guilty of murder in the case tied to Captain A G Boyce. Jury delivered after dramatic defense, judge urged murder in first or second degree, with separate Vernon case for Al Boyce murder to follow soon. Mrs Lena Sneed remains in town under an assumed name.
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Ft. Worth
John Beal Sneed
A. G. Boyce
al Boyce
Sneed
Swayne
Vernon
al. Boyce
Captain Boyce
Lena Sneed
Waterways Commission Report Sent to Senate
President Taft sent the Senate the International Waterways Commission report to allow completion of its dam and boundary dispute study between Canada and the United States before the commission ends. The delay was deemed unnecessary as courtesy and treaty obligations dictated final review before demise.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
International Waterways Commission
Lake Erie
Canada
Red States
Comptroller Issues Call to National Banks
Washington December 4 United Press reports the Comptroller issued a general call to all national banks. The action requests examination of each bank’s condition as of the business month ending November.
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United Press
Washington
Currentley
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Wren
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Christ
Moses
Tance
Wuck
Sloan Roan
Henry Vandiver
Atlanta
Horace Hood
C. Walter Jones
Lumber Concern
Valley: Printing Company
H. Calvin
John
N Fyster
W. BR. Shelton
United Presse
RE. D. Briggs
Mrs. Nelson
Government
Captain’ SG. Boyce
United Preas
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