Theodore Lacy Summoned as Witness in Oakley Trial
Theodore Lacy has been summoned by the defendant to testify at the trial of James G. Oakley, former head of the convict department, on charges of embezzlement and conversion of about three thousand dollars of state funds. Lacy remains jailed under extra indictments and may face transfer to Columbiana under tight guard if heavy bond is not posted. Witnesses named include Dan G. Trawick, C Brooks Smith, W B Moore, and James H. Yoomaibe, with further developments noted as Montgomery and other witnesses appear before Bibb County grand juries.
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Montgomery
Theo Lacy
Columbana
James G. Oakley
Tate
Lacy
Shelby Court
Oakley
Dan G. Trawick
Convict Department
C. Brooks Smith
W. B. Moore
State Auditor
James H. Yoomaibe
Bibb County
Manufacturers seek power to fix retail prices nationwide
Representative Raymond B. Stevens of New Hampshire introduces a bill allowing manufacturers to set uniform resale prices for their goods. The measure aims to counter prior Supreme Court rulings by letting brands bind dealers, require price publicity, and ensure equal wholesale and jobbing terms. It permits resale at fixed prices if dealers discard or if the manufacturer buys back defective stock.
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Washington
Raymond B. Stevens
New Hampshire
Supreme Court
Bureau of Corporations
Burglars Target Model Dry Cleaners Last Night
Thieves broken a window and forced entry at Model Dry Cleaners during the night and allegedly grabbed about $200, as reported by Mr. Thigpen this morning. The break-in involved a window glass broken and the latch lifted.
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Model Dry Cleaners
Millionaire Howe Uses Paper’s Want Columns
James Hads Howe known as the Millionaire Hoboe used want ads in local papers to recruit unemployed men for a march on City Hall. He planned a Pageant of the Unemployed, originally set for Friday but snow delayed, with a resolution to Mayor Henry W. Keil demanding relief.
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St. Louis
James Hads Howe
Hoboe
Henry W. Keil
Thieelty LM
New York State Engineer Refuses to Testify
John A. Bensel, state engineer, refused to waive immunity when summoned to testify before a grand jury probing political graft. District Attorney Whitman declined to call him. Bensel, formerly with New York City Board of Water Supply overseeing Catskill Aqueduct contracts, was to be questioned about ties to Thomas Hassett, ex-secretary now under indictment for alleged extortion related to a Catskill tract contract.
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New York
John A. Bensel
Whitman
Catskill Aqueduct
Board of Water Supply of
New York City
Bensel
Scaffold Collapse Injures Teen Worker on Grant Street
Elton Reeves, a popular young man, sprained his ankle when a scaffold collapsed while he and Lawrence Cumrine were working on the new home of Mrs. Virginia Graham on Grant Street. Cumrine was unhurt.
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Elton Reeves
Lawrence Cumrine
Virginia Graham
Grant Street
Cumriné
North Alabama Fair To Open September 21 To 26
Arrangements are under way to open the North Alabama Fair from September 21 through 26. Exhibits are planned from nearly all farmers in this and nearby counties. Write J. H. Stone for particulars.
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North Alabama
J. H. Stone
Olshine Brothers Bank Biréet Ad Promotes Corner Store Bargains
Olshine Brothers again advertise numerous bargains at their big corner store. The prettily trimmed windows attract favorable comment and reflect the beautiful stock inside.
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Olshine Bros
Biréet Merchants
MEET IN MAY The reunion of the ones Sol diers will be held on May 7
A May 7 reunion event brings together veterans identified as Sol diers with plans for a commemorative gathering. The notice highlights the date and purpose of the meeting.
Jubilee of Knights of Pythias at eight tonight
Supreme Chancellor Thomas J. Carling leads a solemn service in honor of the Semi Centennial Golden Jubilee Convention. Hermoine Lodge invites all to attend as Castle doors open at 8 with color fires symbolizing friendship charity and benevolence. Solo by Mrs. W C Bailey and a reading by Miss McKinney highlighted.
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Thomas J. Carling
Pythian Watch
Supreme Domain
Washington
United States of America
Justus Henry Rathbone
Damon
Pythias
Knights of Pythias
Hermoine Lodge
W. C. Bailey
Rev J W Cary selected as Alabama Good Roads field agent
Birmingham Feb 19 In line with a Mobile meeting resolution the Alabama Good Roads Association appoints Rev J W Carey of New Decatur as field agent. He will organize county chapters and solicit members with finance committee backing, winning support for better roads statewide.
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Birmingham
Mobile
Alabama Good Roads Association
John Craft
Rountree
T. B. Kilby
J. W. Carey
New Decature
Hecomes
Watchman’s Shanty Burns at Moulton Street Crossing
A watchman’s shanty near the Moulton Street railroad crossing was destroyed by fire around midnight. Fire officials say the blaze likely started from the stove and caused extensive damage to the structure.
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Moulton Street
Address by Anti Cigarette League Leader in Middletown Meeting
Reverend Herbert L. Walker field secretary of the Anti Cigarette League of America will address a meeting in Middletown on Friday afternoon at 3 o clock. Ladies are invited to attend.
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Herbert L. Walker
Anti Cigarette League of America
Bristow Uses Suffrage Debate to Attack Panama Canal Toll Plan
Senator Bristow accused the Panama Canal Act free tolls provision of being exploited by railroad greed and British claims rather than the women of the nation. The Senate discussion on suffrage turned into a sharp clash over repeal of the tolls policy.
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Great Britain
Bristow
Senate
Senator Bacon laid in state at Georgia Capitol
The body of Senator Bacon lay in state at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta yesterday and was moved to a train for Macon where interment is set for today. President Wilson and Attorney General McReynolds spent two hours at the White House reviewing pending trust bills before Congress.
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Senator Bacon
Georgia
Atlanta
Macon
Wilson
McReynolds
White House
Congress
Propia
Alaskan Railway Bill Passed by House 239 to 87
The Alaskan Railway Bill authorizing the president to build a $3,500,000 railroad from Alaska's coast to its coal fields was approved in the House with a 239 to 87 vote.
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Alaska
Maximo Castillo Taken Toward Hachita by Troops
Bandit Maximo Castillo nears a breakdown from the strain of escape as U.S. troops escort him toward Hachita yesterday.
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Maximo Castillo
Hachita
United States
O Hara Announces Senate Candidacy for Democratic Nomination
Lieut. Gov. O Hara of Illinois declared his bid for the Democratic nomination to succeed United States Senator Laurence Y. Sherman. He announced last night as the party seeks a standard bearer for the statewide race.
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O'Hara
Illinois
United States
Williams Vanderbilt residence destroyed by fire
Mrs. Williams K. Vanderbilt loses Jericho Hills country home in a fire yesterday with damages estimated at 215000. Rev. John P. Hyde of Winchester Virginia, grand chaplain of the United Confederate Veterans, is dead at Clarke County West Virginia. President Wilson to attend the thirty fifth annual reunion of the class of 1879 at Princeton on June 18.
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John P. Hyde
Winchester, Va
The
United Confederate Veterans
Clarkesburg
W. Va
Wilson
Princeton
Woman Suffrage Bill Falls in Maryland House
The Maryland House of Delegates defeats the woman suffrage bill amid legislative debate. Supporters stating equal rights face a setback as the measure fails to advance this session.
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Maryland
House of Delegates
Morgan County Doctors Banquet Presented At Hotel Lyons
Morgan County Medical Association held a banquet at Hotel Lyons with about 26 members attending including guests from out of town. Dr. M W Murray was toastmaster and physicians Dr F Chenault Dr H Chenault Dr McRee Dr White and others spoke on topics such as social function professions society and the physician. Credit was given to organizers Drs Greer Petty and Bailey and a list of attending physicians includes Petty Crutcher Athens Ala Hagen Athens Murray Grayson Chenault Bailey Bracken Watson Abernathy Pulaski Tenn W H Greer and Em White McRee Lovelady.
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Morgan County Medical Association
Hotel
Lyons
M. W. Murray
F. Chenault
H. Chenault
Emming
Em- White
McRee
Lovelady
Cullman County to Acquire Old L and N Roadbed
Cullman County plans to take over the former Louisville and Nashville railway roadbed from Cullman to Ranceville yielding a benefit near 60 000 dollars. The in use route would become a model pike with minor widening costs, extending over ten miles. Additional abandoned segments south of Hanceville to Garden City and Vinemont to Holmes Gap connect to public roads.
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Cullman
Louisville and Nashville Railway
Ranceville
Hanceville
Garden City
Vinemont
Holmes Gap
Louisville and
Nashville
Burke Garage Plans Two Story Brick Building
Announcement from Burke Garage Co. states a new two story brick garage will be erected on the corner of First Avenue and Lee Street. The project aims to expand facilities and service capacity for customers in the area.
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Burke Garage Co
First Avenue
Lee Street
The Prince of Tonight at Masonic Theater
An unusual triangle shaped prop theater surprise appears in The Prince of Tonight a fantastical musical comedy at the Masonic Theater on February 19. The stage feature includes a rear pointing exhibit resembling snow with red wire blossoms and electroilars.
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Masonic Theater
Thurs
McCulloch Seen Near Scene in Murder Case
Jeff McCulloch, charged with LeRoy White's murder in Sam Garth's store, was reportedly spotted yesterday afternoon asleep in a barn near the scene by a white boy named Barnes. Police pursued by auto toward Courtland where a brother lives. McCulloch reportedly carries a shotgun and six shooter and may resist arrest.
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Jeff McCulloch
LeRoy White
Sam Garth
Moulton Pike
Barnes
Hay
McCulloch
Courtland
Two Killed and Dozens Hurt in Street Car Wreck
Indianapolis February incident left two dead and about thirty injured when an English Avenue street car was crushed between two traction cars on a slick rail grade. Victims include James Horan and Jacob K. Hardy among the dead. several seriously injured passengers suffered severe crushing and leg loss.
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Indianapolis
Harry Oliver
John Nancy
E. C. Fessier
George Shirk
Harry Vitney
P. C. Johun
Epworth League 10 Meet Set for Feb 21 at Central Church
The Decatur District Epworth League will convene at Central Methodist Church next Saturday with sessions at 3 30 p m and 7 30 p m and a closing session Sunday afternoon at 2 p m The event outlines three sessions over the weekend.
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Epworth League
Decatur
American 13 Facing Death as a War Spy
In Juarez Mexico on February 19 two foreigners including British subject Sam S Benton and American Gustave Pouch await fate. Pouch born to German parents in Louisiana may be executed after a court martial found him guilty. General Villa holds the sentence while Patter son pleads for clemency and consular appeal. Benton owned a large Chihuahua ranch and faces accusations of links to a Federal filibustering scheme.
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Jaurez
Mexico
Gustave Pouch
Patterson
Louisiana
Bouch
Villa
Delightful Evening Promised by Redpath Boyds Visit
The Lyceum course numbers have impressed audiences with high value while Redpath plans to bring the Boyds for a February 26 appearance. Press notices from across America praise their songs, humor, and sketches promising a rare treat for our people next Thursday.
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Lyceum
Redpath
Boyds
America
Father swears vengeance over Theresa Hollander death
In Aurora Illinois on February 19 Louis Hollander the father of Theresa Hollander who was killed proclaimed an oath of vengeance at the bier attended by about fifty friends and relatives He vowed to harm the man responsible if the law fails to act and Chicago police continued a search for another man linked to the slaying.
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Aurora
Theresa
Hollander
Louis Hollander
lIask
Miss Hollander
St. Nicholas Cemetery
Chicago
Anthony Petras
Dserve Corrections in Garnett Circulars
Errata appear in Garnett circulars with corrections to prices and ribbons. “Our Suit at $12.49” should read $18.00 Suits. “15e and 2e ribbon cents a yard” should read 20c ribbon.
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Garnett
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Theodore Lacy
NEW York State
Olshines’ AD
J. W. Cary
SFC
Romerer
Good Roads Association
Watchman’s Shanty
Federal Reserve Bank Organization Committee
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma City
Minnie E. Bond
Leo. M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Georgia Supreme Court
George M.green
Nashvile
E. L. Dorsey
Louisville, Ky
Chattanooga
J. P. Sayers
Frank Smith
Temperance Board of the Presbyterian Church
California
Colorado
Oregon
Salvation Army
San Francisco
International Salvation Army
Sherley
Andrew Cowan
House
Library Committee
Gettysburg Memorial Monument
Lyons Hotel
DR. Murray
Cullman County
the Prince OF Tonight
James Horan
Jacob K. Hardy
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