Judge Wert dismisses jurors after not guilty verdicts in Morgan County case
In a remarkable Morgan County proceeding Judge Thomas Wert discharged all jurors after a series of not guilty verdicts in liquor cases. He criticized jurors for disregarding evidence and ruled the court adjourned until Monday. Several defendants including John Smith and Joe Wilder faced not guilty findings amid disputed testimony and exclusions.
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Thomas & Wert
Morgan. Councen
Joe Wilder
Wertssaren
Wilder
Wert
Tuage
Yearger
Yeargey
Lcense
Smith
Eyne
John Smith
Sherif Hritigelin
My McColiouch
Brittwell
Beputy McCollouch
Judge Wert Rebukes Jury in Smith Case For Farce
The judge denounces jurors for bias and threatens to stop proceedings. He declares he will not tolerate what he calls a disgraceful attempt to influence the verdict and dismisses the jury from court. The reprimand emphasizes integrity and the streams of justice.
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Wert
Smith
The Dismissed Jury of Smith Case Draws Judge Wert’s Ire
The Smith jury returned a verdict that angered Judge Thomas W Wert. Named jurors include William J Russell Robert L Maples George Norwood Will A Murphy Ralph Rogers Sam M Winton W B Brindley H Drinkard Carrell J McKee. Additional subpoenaed jurors discharged under Judge Wert’s evolving order listed many names and initials.
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Smith
Thos. W. Wert
William J. Russell
Robert L. Maples
George Norwood
Will. A. Murphy
T. Henderson
Horace
Kate John J. _Lavingston
Baylor Banke
J. Dan Crutchfield
G. ‘Tom ‘Childers
Henry Gunn
Jno
W. Thompson
Gen. W. Breedlove
Judge Walker cites liquor evidence limits in court opinion
A paragraph from Judge Walker's opinion discusses that color or appearance alone cannot prove a beverage is prohibited liquor. It notes senses of sight and smell have some value but mere color or appearance does not establish illegality. The piece references Morgan County cases and jury issues with a new jury commission and next week’s sessions.
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Walker
Morgan County Law and Equity Court
Jury Commission
Wert
Supreme Court
Morday Norning
Sher!i McCollouch
Samména
Plans for whirlwind hospital fund drive in Decatur
Meetings of two committees appointed by the General Hospital Committee will be held tonight at 8. Plans will map a whirlwind campaign to raise 10 000 dollars for a Decatur hospital. The drive runs May 27 to June 1 with strong enthusiasm from members.
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General Hospital Committee
Decatur Light, Power and Fuel Company
New Decatur
John D. Wyker
Decatur
Decaturs
General Hospital
Man Robs Bank Wife Seeks Food For Starving Family
In St Louis on May 23 a man who snatched $295 from Rosa Stille as she entered a bank fled. His wife Elizabeth Shields, with three children, asked police to help feed them after selling furniture to buy food. She said the husband fled to find food and is now hospitalized after resisting arrest.
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St. Louis
Rosa Stille
Elizabeth Shields
Shields
Sounda
Banker Morse Returns Sound and Strong After Release
The former ice king and convicted banker Morse, released from Brigland, arrives in New York with Mrs. Morse. They were surprised to learn their presence aboard was known as Morse appears well and speaks confidently after illness in Adepta prison.
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New York
May
Mérr Desplig
Charles A
Moore
Wathy
Ania ‘Tatt
Brigland
Moree
Morris
Secretive departure foreshadowed a perilous voyage
The fragment describes a man taken aboard secretly at night four months earlier to sail away unseen. It suggests a grim fate at sea and hints that he did not expect to live long, implying a perilous broad voyage ending in death.
Decatur man plans a Hot Springs visit after Birmingham trip
A Decatur resident, accompanied by his family, begins a short morning trip en route to Hot Springs Arkansas for a several week stay. He praised Birmingham papers for timely news and graphic services that kept him informed.
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Orr
Décaturs
Fils
Hot Springs
Ark
Decaturs
Birmingham
Gobb Attacks Johnson in Verbal Sault on Baseball
Detroit May 3 An exchange over reinstatement and team control escalates as Ty Gobb accuses Ban Johnson of egotism and obstruction. Gobb claims Johnson blocked his return and vows to play regardless, while Johnson reportedly denies any intent to reinstate him.
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Detroit
Ban Johnson
Governor Hall Issues Distress Warning on Mississippi Valley Floods
Baton Rouge May 23 United Press reports Governor Hall estimates 150000 people in the Red River Black River Quelej Atchafalaya basin depend on public aid as ten thousand square miles flood. Local relief groups need funds and Red Cross should allocate aid. The Decatur Daily urges continued contributions as many refugees lack food and work while starvation looms across the Mississippi Valley.
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United Press
Baton Rouge
Hall
Louiana
L. E. Hall
Vieburg
New Orleans
Quelejt
Atchafalaya
Red Cross
Decaturs
Ezra Churches
Presbyterian Church
Fred Hurston
Mississippi Valley
Decaturs X
Umbrella Bursts Into Flames in Captain Walden’s Path
Captain Dan Walden was walking past the Decatur Daily office on a breakfast errand when his umbrella suddenly caught fire. He carried the flaming frame to a water barrel, but the umbrella burned to ash, leaving only the frame and handle. Officials joked about the blaze as they questioned whether insurance existed.
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Dan Walden
Decaturs Daily
Court House
Warren
Questioning Richeson Tragedy Wrangles Religion Tone
New York May 23 clergy harshly criticized the Richeson electrocution scene as mock piety and sensationalism. Rev Madison C Johnson denounced claims the victim died for Jesus or for Avis and urged sober, non sensational response to crime.
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New York
Charles Vo
Richeson
Herbe
Johnson
Jesus
Madison C
Pilgrim Congré Church
Avis
Massachusetts
Hamburg-America liner launched before great throng
In Hamburg on May 23 the Kaiser inaugurated the new liner amid a vast crowd. The ship, 898 feet long and slightly longer than the Titanic, was described as rapid and luxurious as officials vowed high speed and safety.
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Imperator
Hamburg
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John Patterson
Earl L. Thomas
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