Defense for Sneed Closes Testimony in Fort Worth Trial
In Fort Worth on February 15 the defense for J B Sneed wrapped up its testimony. Sneed claimed he fired in self defense after seeing Captain Boyce and Throckmorton rise from a doorway during the Metropolitan hotel killing. He alleged his wife’s alleged affair with Al Boyce sparked his trouble and described discovering improprieties dating to October 13, 1911 and eight months of alleged relations.
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Fort Worth
The _ i
Sneed
Boyce
Train Jump Falls on Bank Roof at Bingham
An ore train locomotive jumped the track and rolled down a hill, smashing through the roof of the Bingham State bank in Utah. Six people were killed and several others injured in the disaster reported by Associated Press from Bingham.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Bingham
Utah
Bingham State Bank
Railroad official fatally injured at La Grange switch
C. H Huddleston division superintendent of the Katy railroad was fatally injured when a switch engine crashed into his inspection car at La Grange this morning. His severed foot was recovered in a shoe. His wife H. D Brice and Wm. McElroy were also seriously hurt.
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Huddleston
Katy
LA Grange
C. H Huddleston
H. D. Brice
Wm. McElroy
Sheppard Withdraws From Texas Senate Race
Morris Sheppard, congressman from the First Texas district and Senate candidate to succeed Senator Bailey, withdraws citing a threatened nervous breakdown and potential injury from continuing campaign. Jake Wolters comments imply relief at avoiding a race against Sheppard.
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Morris Sheppard
Texas
United States Senate
Bailey
Jake Wolters
Sheppard
Dave Johnson
Clarence Owsley
Fort Worth
Randell
Washington
Dallas-Oak Cliff Viaduct to Open February 22
February 22 marks the formal opening of the Dallas-Oak Cliff viaduct and a monster celebration is planned for the event. Local officials promise a major showcase with civic groups and residents attending the ceremony.
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Dallas-Oak Cliff
Burglary Insurance Directors Named in New Policy
Insured against burglary in the Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York with Burns and Pinkerton Agencies providing protection. Directors include A. J. Nance Ed F Bates Dr J M Inge A C Owlsley J C Coit J H Paine J R Christal.
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Fidelity and Casualty Company of
New York
Burns
Pinkerton
A. J. Nance
ED F. Bates
J. M. Inge
A. C. Owsley
J. C. Coit
J. H. Paine
J. R. Christal
Motto Safety and Service Bank Assurance
A bank advert promises safety and dependable service to customers, assuring worry-free banking with trusted security and reliable customer care.
Bank Messengers Robbed of $25 000 in New York Business Section
Robbers subdued bank messengers in a daytime heist in the heart of Manhattan's business district. The claim amounts to $25 000 and police pursue suspects amid crowded street activity.
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Heart OF New York Business Section
Robbers In Taxi Injure Messengers and Steal Cash
Two East River bank messengers were robbed in a taxicab on Church Street in Manhattan. Three thieves attacked them, injuring both men, and escaped with about 25 006 dollars including 15 009 in five dollar bills and 10 009 in one hundred dollar bills. The robbers fled in a large black automobile after leaving the taxi.
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Bow
Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Busness
Church Street
Trinity
Sun Yat Sen Resigns Presidency of China
Dr Sun Yat Sen resigns the presidency accepted by the National Assembly with him and the cabinet to stay until successors are elected. Yan Shi Kai elected president by the National Assembly and Nanking declared provisional capital.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Nanking
China
China Today
National Assembly
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Yan Shi Kai
Yuan Shi Kai
Chna
Dr. Sen
Securing Household Finances Through Steady Cash Reserves
The writer urges steady cash flow and saving to weather hard times. They stress banking savers so money is reachable in need or rainy days. The tone underscores prudent planning and secure funds to maintain household stability.
All-Day Search for Robbers Fails at Warm Thel
An extensive daytime pursuit by Sheriff IPRS party resumed Wednesday in Warm Thel as authorities failed to capture robbers. Search teams scoured roads and fields without identifying suspects or recovering stolen items.
Yeggs rob Argyle bank and postoffice near Roanoke
Deputies pursue two robbers after an early Wednesday morning bank theft at Argyle State Bank and postoffice funds taken. Sheriff Orr and a large search party trail the suspects for miles, aided by Deputy Wilson who fired on two men near Roanoke. Dogs and train searches continue as clues point to two assailants.
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Yeggs
Argyle State Bank
Fenton
Orr
Force
Wilson
Justin
Roanoke
Sherif Orr
Gallagher
Sam D. Davis
Argyle
Wil Dunham
Marshal Gove
Waker Orr
Bob Carruth
Specilly
Rai
Denton Creek
Wall Dusham
Wa Chers
Lee Cornell
Fort Worth
Weather Report for New Orleans Forecast
The report notes increasing cloudiness tonight with warmer conditions and unsettled weather Friday. Forecast includes a chance of rain and mild temperatures across New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Kentucky governor murder confession shocks Helena
Associaed Press dispatch from Helena Arkansas reports on February 15 that James Gilbert a Kentucky tuedoist dying of a pistol wound confessed to killing Governor William Goebel of Kentucky.
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James Gilbert
Arkansas
Kentucky
Associa‘ed Press Dispatch
Helena, Ark
William Goebel
Pennsylvania Fast Train in Disaster
An east bound Pennsylvania Limited Express derailed near Huntington Pennsylvania. Four people are killed and twenty five injured when the train struck a freight and two passenger coaches plunged into the river.
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Pennsylvania
Huntington
Assocated Press Dispatch
Philadelphia
Bonham Drug Store Fire Sparks $40,000 Loss
The Saunders Drug Co. store in Bonham burned Wednesday night with damage over $40,000. Authorities suspect incendiary origin and the Board of Trade offers a $250 reward for the arrest of the arsonists.
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Bonham
Saunders Drug Co
Board of Trade
Dallas Merchant A Harris Dies in New York Trip
A Harris a prominent Dallas merchant died suddenly in New York City on a Wednesday during his annual trip. The death occurred while he was traveling for business.
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A Harris
New York
A. Harris
Dallas
New York City
Dynamiting cases. seven indicted men still at large
In Indianapolis on February 16 seven indicted dynamiting suspects remained at large, including Michael J. Young of Boston, an executive board member of the International Association.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Ind
Michael J. Young
Boston
International Association of
Arrest Sparks AP Dispatch in Loston Mass
A young man named Young was arrested this afternoon as officers, aided by an Associated Press dispatch, moved in on a Tron Workers' Officer case in Loston Massachusetts.
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Tron
Associata Press Dispatch
Loston
Mass
Young
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