House Leaders Oppose Pension Plan for Ex Presidents
Washington six House leaders oppose any plan to pension ex presidents. The draft appropriation bill included a provision making former presidents life members of the House with a 17000 dollar annual salary. The feature was removed by the Appropriation Committee. Chairman Fitzgerald criticized reviving Taft and Roosevelt in Congress.
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House
Fitzgerald
Washington
Appropriation Committee
Taft
Roosevelt
Priest Attempts Legal Aid in Fischer Divorce Case
In a circuit court hearing, Father David E. Phelan volunteered to defend Bertha W. Fischer, accused by her husband Frank Fischer of improper conduct. The court halted his bid and appointed a licensed attorney to represent Mrs Fischer as the case was continued.
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Bertha Fischer
Lotus
Mets
David
Phelan
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Bertha W. Fischer
Frank Fischer
Fate of Willie Garth in murder trial reaches jury
Willie Garth, a Black man, stands charged with the murder of Jim Bowman, a white man, in Harteelle. The jury received the case shortly after 1 PM and remained deliberating as presses time. The alleged crime involved beating Bowman with a heavy instrument during a street encounter.
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BRAKE
Willie Garth
Jim Bowman
Harteselle
Garth
Bowman
Harteelie
Ernest Brothers
Hartselle
Improvements On Second Avenue Spark Jewelers Front
Stinson Brothers install a handsome plate glass storefront on Second Avenue. The interior has been tastefully furnished and upon completion the store will be one of the handsomest jewelry shops in Alabama.
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Stinson Brothers
Second Avenue
Alabama
Western Union versus L and N Over Telegraph Lines
Judge Walter Evans in the Federal Court enjoined removal of Western Union poles and wires along the railroad right of way pending the condemnation suit. Arguments on the demurrer were heard. Equity case set for December 12 with final settlement potentially years away. Telegraph counsel J A B Richards and railroad representative A C Richards led the arguments.
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Lobieville
Rerere Lorie Naas Road Company
Ter
Western Union Teach Company
Walter Evans
Evans
Telegraph Company
United States
Western Union
Alex P. Humphrey
j _A. B Richards
Lanett Girl Makes Attempt On Life
Lanett December 6 Miss Gussie Harmon a young girl shot herself about 10 oclock yesterday morning. The wound is believed fatal with no known cause though presumed to be due to objection to associations. The bullet entered just above the heart and passed through the body exiting behind the neck.
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Lanett
Gussie Harmon
Pujo Charges Stock Exchange and Banks as Money Trust
Representative Pujo of Louisiana says the National Stock Exchange banks and clearing houses form a conspiracy to restrain trade. He calls the exchanges a gigantic monopoly and urges postal and anti trust action while seeking federal supervision rather than federal incorporation.
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Money Trust
Washington
United States
New York
Representative Pujo
Louisiana
United Press
Pujo
Examination for Railway Mail Clerk in 1918
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam for railway mail clerks open to men only. The test will be held January 11 1918 under local Civil Service Examiners with salaries of 300 dollars per year. Applications should be sent to the Civil Service Commission in Washington D C.
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Civil Service
Alabama
Arkansas
Delaware
Flor
Uncle Joe Cannon Campaign Expenses Reported
Washington December 5 ex Speaker Cannon reports 3012.63 spent to lose to James O H air in the Eighth Illinois District while O H air spent virtually nothing according to the total expense statement filed with the Clerk of the House
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Washington
Uncle Joe" Cannon
James O'Hair
Illinois
House
O’hair
Greece Goes After the Turks Alone
United Press from Vienna reports two Greek gunboats bombarding Valona Albania. Gunners hit public buildings as several principal structures lie in ruins. The action suggests Greece will continue the war without armistice, despite peace emissaries’ stance.
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Vienna
Valoma
Albania
Greece
Weather forecast calls for rain tonight then clearing Friday
A weather forecast indicates rain tonight with clearing conditions on Friday. Strong winds are not mentioned and temperatures remain mild for the period.
Dublin Infant Suffering Delirium Tremens
Dublin reports a two year old boy found with delirium tremens, revealing a troubling pattern of infants given strong drink in the city. The incident highlights dangerous home practices and calls for awareness.
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Dublin
Demk
Watson's Infirmary Formally Opened in Decaturs
The formal opening of Watson's Infirmary was marked by a banquet in the new facility with Hon. W. T. Lowe as toastmaster. Local officials doctors and business leaders spoke on the town’s advance in medical care and praised the infirmary as a credit to the Decaturs with modern operating rooms private wards and staffed nurses.
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Decaturs
Watson's Infirmary
Watson
Lowe
Mr. Lowe
Petty
Henry E. Skeggs
Skeggs
Greer
McRee
Hartselle
R. H. Wolcott
Judge O. Kyle
Dr. Cunnington
Deca‘caturs
Yates
W. H. Watson
Frank Chenault
W. L. Dinsmore
C. L .Chenault
Lang Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Wedding Day Killing
Logansport Indiana December 6 Mrs Elizabeth Lang on her wedding day shot and killed Mrs Mary Cooper after gossip about her past. She pleaded guilty to manslaughter with sentence deferred. The plea came in an agreement with the prosecuting attorney to pursue the lesser charge. The case drew mixed public sympathy and strong remarks about Old rumors and family pressure.
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Logansport
Ind
Elizabeth Lang
Mary Cooper
Lang
Husband's bed called straw by wife in Newark dispute
In Newton New Jersey December record Mareshall reports his wife left his bed and says he would not take her debts. Marehall states the bed was straw and he had not finished any board.
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Newton
N. J
P. Mareshall
Marehall
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