Schmidt's Second Apartment Found by U S Officers
New York reporters recount police findings that Hans Schmidt hid in a second apartment after confessing to Anna Aumuller's murder. Investigations tie Schmidt to unlicensed dentist Dr Ernest Muret, whose London offense and Chicago work under another name connect to Schmidt's counterfeit schemes spanning years.
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Schmidt
U.S
Ernest Muret
New York
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Bradhurst Avenue
Ernest
O Muret
London
Chicago
Arnold Held
Held
Muret
Red Men Exhibition Permission Granted in Decatur
City officials notify Decatur Chamber of Commerce that permission and license for an Improved Order of Red Men fair exhibit were approved at a council meeting. The letter confirms prior grant and states future licenses may be issued for the show.
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Board of Mayor
Hotel planned to top Scotland highest mountain
Glasgow Sept 18 Proposed to build a hotel at the top of Ben Davis the highest mountain in Scotland. An observatory once used for meteorological work at 4004 feet has closed due to grants. A 49 mile railway to the summit is planned, costing about £30 000. 15 000 tourists climb yearly. ascent would cost 4s 9d and return 7s.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Europe
Virgilst Pike Murder Trial Opens in County Court
The trial centers on Virg il Pike charged with murder of his wife Myrtle Pike and resisting officers. Witnesses describe bruising and a fatal miscarriage tied to the alleged attack. Defense teams Wert and Lynn, with John Sample assisting, face a high profile case drawing many locals.
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Primcipally
Blackman
Russell
Wert and
Lynn
Pike
John Sample
Ucitor Hudson
Vergil Pike
Myrtle Pike
Slit garments spark heated debate in Atlanta alderman clash
An Atlanta alderman denounces slit trousers worn by young men as insane while praising slit skirts for mobility and artful foot appeal. He calls the trousers a vivid jackass as city newsies echo the sentiment after jeering a youth on Peachtree.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Newsies
Peachtree
Millionaire spenders among Chicago dressmakers
Chicago reports at the dressmakers club convention show a few women spending 75000 yearly on attire while the average factory girl allocates 3.84 weekly for clothes. Madame C H Phair notes many workers waste money by not knowing how to make their own clothing.
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Chicago
Chicago Dressmakers’ Club
C. H. Phair
Lacy
Tennessee girl admits receiving cash from thief in court
Miss Effie McMinn of Tennessee testified in New York court that she received about 10 000 dollars in cash from John Schildknecht, a Washburn Crosby cashier. She described jewelry, trips to Vanderbilt cup races and Belmont Park, and declined to name her parents’ exact address or the city of her college.
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New York
Effie McMinn
Tennessee
John C. Schildrecht
Washburn-Crosby
Miss McMinn
Ranaway
Schildknecht
Shildknecht
Misa McMinn
Belmont Park
Thaw Case May Take Years to Reach Supreme Court
Washington reports that Harry K. Thaw’s habeas corpus appeal in New Hampshire could take years to reach a final ruling as the Supreme Court delayed meeting until October 13 with over 700 cases ahead. State and New York authorities may seek to advance the matter to December, but a decision likely won’t come until January if at all.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Harry K. Thaw
New Hampshire
New York
Aldrich
Thaw
Thaw Arrives in Concord for Extradition Hearing
Harry K. Thaw was brought to Concord yesterday to await a hearing before Gov. Felker on Tuesday on extradition to New York. If refused, he may roam New Hampshire. if granted, the case goes to federal court on habeas corpus with possible appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. A cheering crowd met him at the station and hotel.
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Concord
N. H
Harry K. Thaw
New Hampshire
Felker
New York
United States District Court
Edgar Aldrich
Supreme Court
Thaw
Plymouth
Jerome
Eagle
Macs Copley Thaw
World cotton shortage signals record 1918 supply gap
Atlanta reports a looming shortfall of over 1.5 million bales for the 1918 trade year. India Egypt and other nations add 8.3 million bales to a world crop with US output near 12 million bales, totaling about 23 million for the year and implying high value to Georgia Texas and Southern producers.
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Atlanta
India
Egypt
China
Russia
America
United States
Georgia
Texas
South Carolina
Alabama
Decatur Cafe Repair Progress Report
Pete Ballas works at the Decatur Cafe steadily improving the site. He is installing ceiling lights and adjusting a steel ceiling frame to complete wiring and layout. The project aims to reopen with a proper restaurant setup and enhanced ambience.
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Pete Ballas
Decatur
Suffragists Target Pankhurst Place With Arson Attempts
A suffragist arson squad attempted to burn Pankhurst Place in Tunbridge Kent. Fire destroyed window frames but was extinguished by staff. The house, historic and open to visitors, holds rare tapestries antiques and artworks including Vandykes and Holbeins.
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London
Pankhurst Place
Lord de Lisle
Dutley
Tunoridge
Kent
Elizabeth
England
W. C. T. U. To Elect Officers Tomorrow Afternoon
The W C T U will hold its annual election of officers tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Miss Mabel Blackwell will preside as a key meeting with reports from current officers and department superintendents. A delegate to the State Convention in October will be chosen, and a full attendance is urged.
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Mabel Blackwell
Mobil
Ghostly call unsettles Dalton boot-black
Arp Baker of Dalton, a barber shop boot-black, claimed he heard Si Wayman speak through a telephone that rang after a lightning flash. Baker, pale and terrified, believes the dead Wayman spoke to him from beyond, and avoids the phone as a pest.
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Dalton
Arp Baker
Baker
Si Wayman
Waymen
Wayman
Tariff Work Near Final Stage in Congress
Washington reports progress on tariff legislation as Senate and House conferees settle disputed schedules. Senators Simmons and Underwood expect differences resolved and the conference report adopted this week, with a signed measure by September 24. House may recess, while lobby hearings pause for a brief report. Former Rep. Raph Cole and EB Littlefield were to testify.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Simmons
Representative Underwood
House Lobby Committee
Raph PD
Cole
Ohio
EB. Littlefield
Maine
Governor Sulzer Faces Impeachment Trial Opening
Albany Sept 18 the impeachment trial of Governor William Sulzer opens before New Yorks first high court of impeachment. Supporters say he is confident and will not resign while opponents expect him to quit rather than submit to cross examination. The defense may challenge the validity of impeachment and the authority of the extraordinary session.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
Wm. Sulzer
Frawley
Union Springs Postmaster Accused Of Theft
Montgomery reports Union Springs postmaster Baskins charged with embezzling 700 to 900 dollars in government funds. He appeared before U S Commissioner Elmore with bond posted. trial date pending. Dep uty Marshal Sheban arrested him on a warrant for embezzling post office funds and Baskins may repay the shortage.
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Montgomery
Y. A. Bkins
Union Springs
Baskins
Basking
United States
John Elmore
Sheban
Post Office
Anniston Schools Seek More Teachers
Anniston officials report 950 students at four white schools and an estimated 400 at the Negro school, with total enrollment expected to reach about 1500 by week’s end. Superintendent D R Murphey says white staff reductions must be reversed and that two teachers dropped must be restored.
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AnnIston
D. R. Murphey
Murphy
Court Works No Hardship on Honest Tillers of Soil
A fragmented rural note highlights that courts avoid delaying farmers during harvest. Bad weather kept jurors away, allowing tillers to work and earn daily wage while rain improves crop readiness for a higher market price. Court sessions are described as not hindering farmers this season.
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Decatur Chamber of Commerce
E. W. Collier
Virgil Pike
Steadham
Ryan
Pikes
Pike's Mountain Home
Marshall County
Gus
THIEF
Pal
Sulzer
Union
Ree
Court House
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