Kohler Is Found Guilty and Removed as Cleveland Police Chief
The Cleveland civil service commission found Fred Kohler guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and removed him from the chief’s post. The trial covered visits to Mrs May Shearer’s home on three dates in 1912 with Kohler seeking alibis, and Schearer testified to catching him at the Shearer home. Kohler asked to resign with full pension, while the commission noted his prior service and praised his tenure.
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Kohler
Civil Service Comn
Morgan Sues South and Drinkard for Land Possession
The Circuit Court filed suits by A. Morgan against C. L. South and Elbert Drinkard seeking possession of several acres of land.
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Circuit Court
A. Morgan
C. L. South
Elbert Drinkard
Safe robbers strike big pawn shop heist in New York
Fifty detectives chase a high value heist at Martin Simons and Sons pawn shop on the East Side. Over $250 000 in jewelry vanished in a daring crime tied to a wave of safe blowings across nine months, with gloves left behind as a key clue.
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Tin Simons and Sons
Dougherty
Lower East Side
Herman Shapiro
Bowery
Simon
Howwer
Nineteen Inmates Escape Naked From Reform School
Nineteen male inmates at the Kentucky School of Reform in Greendale near Lexington escaped Sunday night between 1 and 2 o clock by prying a window screen. They wore only night shirts in cold weather, some losing shirts during the run. Seven were caught. twelve remained at large, with three located in a hemp field near the Catholic cemetery after a four mile chase. Henry Chapman and Jacob Simon were captured. Henry Haller fled. The escape followed a plan by four boys. others awoke and pursued without securing clothing.
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Lexington
Kentucky School of Reform
Greendale
Reform School
Keene Station
Jacob Simon
Louisville
Henry Chapman
Paducah
Henry Haller
Walter
Simon
Chapman
Brewton Flood Drives Four Foot Water Through City
Brewton Alabama endures record flood from Burnt Corn and Murder Creeks causing about $600000 in property losses and halting business. By Saturday night water reached four feet, shut down mills and factories, cut outside communication, and forced closures as crews moved to higher ground.
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Brewton
Ala
Lincoln
Western Union Telegraph Company
Mobile
Burnt Creek
Murder Creek
Miller Company
Lovelace Lumber Company
Mr Dosomething Calls for Civic Society Action
A letter urges local churches and merchants in South Town to fund cleaning and beautification, advocating “do something” noise over talk. The writer promotes trading at home and pushes Mr Dosomething to mobilize wards and organize civic societies for action.
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Schome
Ten Thousand Dollar Clock Donated to Tuskegee Institute
Booker T. Washington announces a gift of a ten thousand dollar tower clock for the White Memorial building completing the girls dormitory at Tuskegee Institute. Westminster chimes and a large bell will call students from labor to refreshment. The donation supports a $76,000 structure funded by multiple donors.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Booker T. Washington
Neglected Human Resources Of Gulf States
The author argues Gulf states fail to protect child labor amid oyster and fish industries. Louisiana and Mississippi spend millions on wildlife and repeal enforcement while neglecting factory inspections for tens of thousands of workers. Alabama and Florida also lag, letting child labor persist year round with minimal enforcement and funding.
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Louisiana Oyster Commission
Mississippi
Louisiana
Office of the
Oyster Commission
Alabama
Florida
New Front Adds to Weinburg’s Store on Bank Street
The new front is being installed at Weinburg's store located at 412 Bank Street. It enhances the store's appearance and signifies ongoing business activity in Didge.
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Weinburg
Bank Street
Has the trusts problem been solved by jail sentences
Washington dispatch argues that federal judge Hollister’s 29 cash register trust officials sentenced to jail may deter monopolies and enforce the Sherman act. The piece asserts jail terms impress trust magnates more than fines and dissolution, but notes delays and potential Supreme Court reversal could undo the perceived solution. It also points to distrust of courts and rising socialist sentiment if justice favors the rich.
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Hollister
Ohio
Cash Register Trust
National Capital
Millionire Trust
Supreme Court
Jone
Jude Hollister
Mammoth dredge burns in Mobile river blaze
At a late hour Saturday night the mammoth sand sucker dredge Fred Jones owned by the Southern Dredging Company of Mobile valued at 60 000 was destroyed by fire and sank in the river. Insurance covers the loss. Crew members had narrow escapes leaping overboard and swimming ashore. The dredge held a private river contract for a dock.
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Mobile
Fred Jones
Southern Dredging Company
Cullman County Wins Bond for Good Roads Drive
Cullman County reports the $200,000 good roads bond issue carried by a large majority. Automobilists gain by a pike to the Morgan County line and a network of model highways across the county. The move aims to connect Decatur area to Cullman and improve farms and local progress.
Theod Lacy Absconding Clerk Rumors In Alabama State
Montgomery March 18 A belief grows that Theo Lacy the missing victs clerk may be in Alabama while detectives search nationwide for the absconder. Investigators question whether he carried 90000 in cash in a wooden box weighing about 60 pounds as he fled from the bank possibly leaving money in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Theo. Lacy
Alabama
Lacy
Capitol
United States
Verdict Pending in Hallmark Case
The jury has not reached a verdict in the Nancy Hallmark versus W C W Norwood Dutton case as it is being heard today. The plaintiff seeks $23 for labor with Chas Buster as defendant’s attorney and W W Callahan for the plaintiff.
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Nancy Hallmark
W. C. W. Norwood
Dutton
Chas. Buster
W. W. Callahan
Agriculture Bureau meeting in Montgomery outlines Alabama farming goals
The Agriculture Bureau of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad organized a public meeting in Montgomery on March 18 to discuss industrial and agricultural development in Alabama and neighboring states. Key participants included T. E. McElroy K. Wundt alfalfa expert James and S. A. Scott cattle and poultry authority J H Lister and L H Lister with Mr Park leading planning efforts.
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Louisville & Nashville Jr . First National Bank
Bsides
Park
Jmen Land
Agriculture U
T. E. McElroy
K. Wundt
James
Bureau
S. A. Scott
J. H. Lister
L. H. Lister
Louisvile and Nashville Railroad
Padi
Oma
Orzite
Police Court News Fines in City Court
Richard Morrison and Joseph were each fined after pleading guilty. Mayor Wolcott set fines for Henry McBride, Mose Williams, and T A Sheats for drunkenness, carrying a pistol, discharging arms within city limits, and disorderly conduct with amounts ranging from 6.10 to 50.00 dollars.
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Richard Morrison
Joseph
Wolcott
Skeege
Henry McBride
Mose Williams
T. A. Sheats
Al Shaffer Company Opens Week at Masonic Theatre
The Al Shaffer Company began its engagement with two audiences at the Masonic Theatre. The show impressed with new catchy songs and a strong chorus, though some cast members struggled with parts. Overall it was a good evening and urged another visit this week.
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al Shaffer Company
Mat
Com!ny
Train Service Restored on Most Lines Around Montgomery
The Montgomery area reports trains running again on most lines except the Louisville and Nashville route south of the city. Flood damage between Montgomery and nearby lines hindered service, with possible through traffic continuing until Wednesday. Detours affect trains south of Montgomery via Meridian and Selma.
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Montgomery
Louleville & Nashville
Theville & Nashville
Mowery
Meridian
Selma
Westers
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