City Court Hauls in Many Cases in Monday Docket
Judge Donald C. Mac Rae presided at City Hall with a heavy Monday docket. Among dispositions were Ed Kelly and Bessie Simpkins given 380 days for prohibition violations and 60 days for immoral conduct. Other actions included fines for speeding and drunken driving, suspensions on conditions, and numerous costs.
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Donald C. MacRae
City Hall
Ed Kelly
Bessie Simpkins
Freq Spaugh
John Furgurson
BE. J. Goldsmith
Frank Shelley
Paul Hill
Robert Grady
Clarence McVay
George McMichael
Dewey Scott
Joe Horn
Thomas Love
A. H. Walker
Joe Farrington
A. A. Lindsay
E. L. Wingo
Jake Wingo
Om Cross
W. A. Brown
Frank Reid
John Heaton
Marvin Johnson
Heavy Storms Sweep France and Spain
Paris and surrounding areas faced severe damage as heavy storms hit France and parts of Spain. Buildings were razed, walls blown down, and streets blocked by debris. The Trans Atlantic liner De Grasse broke from moorings at Havre and drifted until six tugs secured it back to shore. Casualties and property damage were reported nationwide.
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Paris
France
Spain
de Grasse
Havre
Can't Please Stag Dances With Any Girl Here
A witty note describes a stag's bold claim to charm any accompanying partner at a social gathering. The speaker, amused, asserts charm and dance prowess in a playful register.
Congress Library Hosts Millions of Books for Visitors
Washington readers learn the Library of Congress holds about 6 490 000 publications and draws daily interest from visitors. Traction officials press for boulevard stop rules, prompting congressional debate led by Representative Blanton. The piece notes a $200 monthly member salary boost and its mixed utility for lawmakers.
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National Capital
Washington
Eldridge
Congress
Board of Aldermen
Blanton
Texas
Library of Congress
Diamond Dick
Delver
Washington Life
Capitol
Cabinet members' bills and presidential staff costs debated
The discussion notes that voting cabinet members into the same bill lacks significance while highlighting the large expenses of the president's official family. It suggests adding a few hundred dollars to the portfolio income would scarcely alter the overall financial picture.
Swift Plans To Relinquish Swift and Company Presidency
Reports from LaSalle Street say Louis F Swift, leading figure in the packing industry, will resign the presidency of Swift and Company and pass active control to his brother Gustavus F Swift Jr He may take the chair of the board and remain as an advisor while continuing to guide the firm.
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Washington
White House
Executive Mansion
Chicago
The
Herald
LaSalle Street
Louis F. Swift
Swift and Company
Gustavus F. Swift
Stockholders Meeting Minutes Note Lacking Confirmation
At the annual meeting of stockholders on January 4, no official confirmation could be obtained for the reports presented.
Stecher to Wrestle Greek Jim Londos in Chicago
Joe Stecher, the scissors king, accepted a $20,000 purse to face Jim Londos, Greek heavyweight, in a January 4 bout at the Chicago Coliseum. Stecher previously beat Stanislaus Zbyszko for the heavyweight title last winter as Zbyszko had won the crown from Big Munn who now heads to boxing in January.
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Chicago
Joe Stecher
Jim Londos
Joe Coffey
Stecher
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Zbyszko
Munn
Andre Anderson
Kansas City
It takes but 30 seconds to turn out a perfect baseball bat
A brief blurb notes a manufacturing claim that skilled workers can produce a high quality baseball bat in about thirty seconds, highlighting efficiency in bat making.
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You
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Princess of
Graystark
Congress Library
Buffalo Traction
Orpheum
Smiling Eyes Co
Jake
Matinee
Chiropractic
Chiroprac
Paul W
Weber
Chiropractor
PENNY
Michelangelo
Ers
Chas. E. Hayes
North Main Street
the Liberty Magazine
Alice Joyce
Warner Baxter
Dolores Castello
Zazu
Pitts
Candhegi Super Walues
Brazils
California
Florida
York Imperials
Atmore’s
Lalour
Tub
Walter Baker
del Monte
A&p
Atlantic
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