Schmidt seeks insanity ruling in Aumuller murder case
Hans Schmidt, accused slayer of Anna Aumuller, is examined by state alienists to assess his mental condition. The inquest, postponed to October 3, will depend on expert findings ahead of potential indictment and grand jury action. Father Franz Markert notes Schmidt remains nervous but unchanged.
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New York
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Aumuller
Schmidt
Carlos F. MacDonald
William Mabon
Ment
Supreme Court
Mahon
MacDonald
Franz Markert
Mainz
Germany
Father Markert
Subway digging in New York 10 shut up parks
New York on September 25 fences surround Union Square as subway diggers lock in section 4 of route 5. Trees are removed with plans to replant in two to three years while Herald Square and nearby parks face similar disruption during construction of the Broadway Fourth Avenue line toward Queensboro.
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Subway
New York
Union Square
Broadway-Fourth Avenue Subway
Madison Square
Bryant Park
Central Park Plaza
Park
Queensboro
Fittyminh Street
Sixth Avenue
East Sixtieth Street
Mrs Florence Forbes Named Poultry Show Judge
Mrs Florence Forbes of New Decatur visited Athens on Monday and, at Secretary Hine's request, agreed to judge the poultry show at the 1918 fair. Forbes is regarded as one of the Souths leading poultry fanciers and judges.
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Florence Forbes
New Decatur
Athens
Hine
Forbes
South
Limestone Democrat
Will of William J. Gaynor Leaves Heirs Large New York Estate
The late New York mayor William J. Gaynor names his widow as recipient of the Brooklyn home and 500 Royal Baking Powder Co. shares. The remainder, two sons and three daughters receive two sevenths and one seventh each, with Rufus Gaynor’s trust paying income until age thirty. The estate valued around 2 million.
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New York
William J. Gaynor
Brooklyn
Royal Baking Powder Company
Harry Vinegut
Seward Webb, Jr
Rufus Gaynor
Gaynor
Rufus
Rally Day Neat Sunday at the Decatur Churches
The festival aims to rally Sunday School forces for fall and winter work. All people are invited and Sunday Schools of other churches are especially urged to attend. Exercises run from 9 30 a m to 12 m as leaders seek to stimulate interest in Decatur and vicinity.
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Decaturs
Truth and efficiency highlighted at advertising clubs convention
Cincinnati hosts the central division convention of the Association Advertising clubs of America for three days. Delegates discuss truth and efficiency as core themes with Blaque Wilson of the Toledo Blade delivering an address on truth in advertising and presiding over a related symposium.
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Cincinnati
Central Division
Association Advertising Clubs of America
Blaque Wilson
The
Toledo Blade
Ragland murder case opens in local court
John Ragland charged with first degree murder in the Hattie Moore killing on Bank Street. jury selection completed, testimony begins. Prosecution cites slashes and chase, defense pleads not guilty by reason of insanity. Witnesses describe Moore’s movements and Ragland’s statements.
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John Ragland
Hattie Moore
Bank Street
Law and Equity Court
Hutson
H. V. Cashin
Weinberg
Ragland
Mary Stewart
Moore
Lou Erwin
Church Street
Warn Farmers to Kill the Boll Weevil Early
Washington Sept 25 The Department of Agriculture warns cotton belt farmers to destroy cotton stalks early in October and burn rubbish. Plant nitrogen rich crops and plow under stalks where possible to curb weevil spread. Experiments show yield gains from destroying stalks before Oct 10th, underscoring the cost of inaction.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Amit County
Mississippi
Associate Justice McLellan Returns to Montgomery Desk
Montgomery September 25 Associate Justice Thomas C McClellan of the Alabama supreme court returns to his Montgomery desk after a summer in Pulaski Tennessee Accompanied by his wife and family he will reach Montgomery this morning Upon his return every member of the supreme court will be at the Capitol except Chief Justice J R Dowdell at home in La Fayette and Judge De Graffenreid who is in the state The supreme court meets in November.
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Montgomery
Thomas C. McCleLlan
Alabama Supreme Court
Pulaski
Tenn
McClellan
Supreme Court
Capitol
J. R. Dowdell
la Fayett
de Graffenreid
Dixie’s Prize Fat Baby
Joe Cody born in Mount Airy Georgia on June 12 1909 weighed 11 pounds at birth and now weighs 184 pounds and stands 61 inches tall with a 49 inch waist. He will be exhibited at the Far.
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Joe Cody
Mount Airy
Tragedy in L N Shops Yard As Man Crushed Between Coupling Pins
A Black railroad worker named Garth was fatally injured when he was crushed between two stringed cars during coupling at the L N shops yard. He attempted to cross the track on an errand and was caught as the cars came together. He was removed to his home for medical attention, but the injuries were severe.
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Garth
Huerta pledges impartiality in Mexican election
Provisional President Huerta in Mexico City says it would be an anomaly for the government to have a candidate and that the government would maintain absolute impartiality. Officials and observers discuss elimination of Huerta and Gamboa, with European powers watching U.S. stance. Catholic party meets to nominate a candidate for October. Labor and Agricultural Leagues also preparing to field nominees.
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Washington
Huerta
Mexico City
Sr. Huerta
John Lind
Frederico Gamboa
Europe
United States
Mexican Congress
Eduardo Tamariz
Catholic Party
Ministry of Public Instruction
Labor Party
Agricultural League
Several House leadership contenders surface in Washington
Washington September 25 representatives eye the House leadership as Oscar W Underwood may move to the Senate. Claude Kitchin ranking member of the ways and means committee would likely chair the House if Underwood leaves. Andrew J Peters says Kitchin would be a strong leader with southern support. Mitchell Palmer and Swager Shirley also pursue the post with Palmer favored if the administration intervenes.
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Washington
Claude Kitchin
North Carolina
Oscar W. Underwood
House
Underwood
Senate
Andrew J. Peters
Massachusetts
Kitchin
Ways and Means Committe
Peters
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Swager Shirley
Kentucky
Palmer
Peterson
Shirley
Alabama May Be A Day State Again
Montgomery Sept 25 The liquor issue in Alabama heats up the gubernatorial campaign as prohibition fears grow among investors and candidates. If the question stays active counties could push legislators to vote dry in January 1915 with several counties and cities named in favor of prohibition.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Corporation
Hed, Monomer
Rata
Trouble in Tennessee Legislature Sparks Crisis
Nashville reports a near crisis as Speaker William M. Stanton adjourned the House amid a fierce protest by regular members. Law enforcement bills were set for 6 pm but a rival adjournment motion triggered a furious scene with McDade, Todd of Rutherford, and Senator Hubert Fisher playing key roles in securing Stanton's exit.
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Nashville
Tennessee
House of Representatives
William M. Stanton
House
Andrew L. Todd
Rutherford County
Hooper
McDade
Obion County
Representative Wilson
Hubert Fisher
Shelby County
Stanton
Thaw Extradition Briefs May Be Extended
In Concord New Hampshire Governor Felker may delay ruling on Harry K. Thaws extradition to New York. Thaws lawyers Mr Shurtleff Mr Martin and Mr Donigan may ask for more time to file supplemental briefs after hearings. They planned to have former Governor Stong review the brief. Thaw and his mother toured Salisbury birthplace of Daniel Webster under sheriff oversight.
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Concord
N. H
Felker
New York State
Harry K. Thaw
Counse
Shurtleff
Martin
Donigan
Thaw
Fomer
Stong
Pennsylvania
Mary €. Thaw
Salisbury
Daniel Webster
Sheriff Drew
Sulzer Not Guilty Of Larceny Says Schiff Testifies
Albany Sept 26 Governor Sulzer was cleared from larceny claims as banker Jacob H Schiff testified the 2600 check given to the governor could be used freely. Schiff described the back marked contribution as not restricting use. Ambassador Morgenthau testified he gave 1000 without limits, aimed to help the campaign.
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Albany
N. Y
Sulzer
Jacob H. Schiff
New York
Uae
Schiff
Henry Morgenthau
Turkey
Finance Committee
Suffrage Association Plans Next Convention
Washington September 26 The National Woman's Suffrage Association indicates the next congress will be held in Washington. The item notes organizational movements and upcoming deliberations.
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Washington
Nationay’ Woman's Suffrage* Association
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Harry Thaw
Lor
Yes Teday
Gov. Sulzer
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