Rebels slaughter Liberals after Leon uprising in Nicaragua
News from Managua reports that Liberal forces in Leon rose Friday, were repulsed Saturday, and captives reportedly slain. Government forces, aided by American Marines, fought four days before insurgents retreated toward Masaya, with communications to Corinto severed since Friday. General Mena directs operations from Leon as rebels mass in the north. Lieutenant Conger relayed Mena’s illness and southern leadership by Rebit and Amend.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Leon
Chamorro
Annapolis
Panama
Masaya
Department
Masara
Mena
Edward H. Conger
Malaya
Conger
Rebit
Amend
Corinto
Many Applying for Judgship Montomry Alabama
Governor O Neal has yet to decide on appointing to the state supreme court to fill the vacancy from Justice Simpson s death. W L Parks of Andalusia and Byrd G Farmer of Dothan urged Parks for the seat while Farmer cited Wiregrass claims. Jesse Stallings of Birmingham argued Jefferson County deserves representation as its lawyers frequently appear before the court.
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Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
State Supreme Court
Simpson
W. L. Parks
Andalusia
Byrd G. Farmer
Duthan
Parks
Supreme Bench
Farmer
Jesse Stallings
Birmingham
State Capitol
Jefferson County
High Court
Yates Sentenced in Bancroft Securities Robbery Case
Chester Y. Yates was sentenced to twenty one years in Sing Sing for his role in the Bancroft securities robbery. The heist involved a phony envelope swapped for the real securities and a staged bump in the Produce Exchange corridor. Charles Ross and another man were also implicated, with Ross already serving four years.
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New York
Chester Y. Yates
Aston Bancroft
Sing Sing
Produce Exchange
Mr. Bancroft
Yates
Charles Ross
Bancroft
Ross
Ee Barrett
Faithful wife aids prisoner husband in bid to avoid death
Mrs Jones, wife of C Walter Jones sentenced to die for the Sloan Rowan murder, vows to stay in Montgomery and campaign for commutation or pardon. She will send three daughters to relatives, keep one son with her, and live frugally in a single room while devoting herself to Walter Jones' case.
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C. Walter Jones
Sloan Rowan
Montgomery
Walter
Birmingham
Mrs. Jones
Jones
Walter Jones
O’neal
Connecticut Guardsman Sets 23 Bullseyes in Rifle Match
George W. Chesley of New Haven member of the governor's foot guards of Connecticut set a world record by scoring 23 consecutive bulls eyes at 1000 yards in the New England Military Rifle Association match at Wakesfield Mass. He hit all 15 slow fire shots to win the individual match before attempting a record run on the 24th shot, which ended at four. Telescope sights were allowed in this event.
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Wakesfield
Mass
George W. Chesley
New Haven
Dreamland Week Show Delights Mobile Audiences
The Dreamland performance this week impresses with clever acts and carefully chosen motion pictures aimed at pleasing local crowds. Tabor and Clair offer refined singing, George Stanley portrays Ol Black Joe, the Wilson Lenore Trio harmonizes, whistling and yodeling, and Dixon and Dixon deliver eccentric musical comedy with live orchestra accompaniment. Matinees run daily at 3 pm with two evening shows, and amateurs perform Friday.
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Dreamland
Tabor
Clair
George Stanley
Ol Black Joe
Wilson Lenore
Dixon and Dixon
Dreamland Orchestra
New Orleans Out of Race for Moose Convention
New Orleans is eliminated as a contender for the next Loyal Order of Moose convention. Cincinnati and Winnipeg remain in the running as the order’s leaders. Ralph W. E. Douglas of Amden N J is named supreme director. Daniel W Crawford of Pittsburgh elected supreme treasurer. Herbert R. Parker of Los Angeles named supreme inner guard. A E Sutherland of Saskatoon Canada chosen supreme outer guard. The Jewell Kelly Stock Company at Ben Harney Theatre presents Why Girls Go Wrong with The Gambler and The Girl to follow. The program includes vaudeville acts, Carl Higley, Jimmie Glascow, Billy Patterson, Buckley and Moore. strong attendance noted.
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Kansas City
New Orleans
Loyal Order of Moose
Cincinnati
Winnipeg
Ralph W. E. Douglas
Amden
N. J
Daniel W. Crawford
Pittsburg
Herbert R. Parker
Los Angeles
Supreme Inner Guard
A. E. Sutherland
Saskatcchewan
Canada
Supreme Outer Guard
Ben Harney Theatre
Jewell-Kelly Stock Company
Ben Harney
Carl Higley
Jimmie Glasco
Montgomery Suit Seeks 20000 From Henry Vandiver
Warrant sworn by R. N. Chestnut claims Vandiver assaulted Chestnut on Montgomery streets in September last year. Chestnut sues Vandiver for 20000 damages in city court after Vandiver forfeited bond for failing to appear. Capias issued but Vandiver returned Monday night. bond reestablished Tuesday afternoon.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henry F. Vandiver
R. N. Chestnut
Vandiver
Mr. Chestnut
Capias
Protection Against Shoplifters Secured for Retail Members
The Burns Detective Agency in New York and other cities has secured a contract with the National Retail Dry Goods Association to provide protection for its members against professional and amateur shoplifters and petty thieves. Reiss Mercantile Company and other firms in the city are to be covered.
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Burns Detective Agency
New York
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Reiss Mercantile Company
Memetc
Virginia Vote Sellers Fined After Guilty Pleas
Fifty vote sellers pleaded guilty in Jonesville Virginia this week in the vote selling trial. Most chose 100 dollar fines plus thirty days in jail, with over half taking jail terms. Forty five cases were nol pressed and fifty six set for next term. Three acquittals were recorded as the trials proceed.
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Bristol
Jonesville
Commonwealth
Skeggs
Pittsburg Again to Host National Track Meet
New York Aug 20 The National track and field championships of the Amateur Athletic Union will again be held in Pittsburgh this year with events starting September 2. The Pittsburgh meeting was a success and the AAU committee decided to favor Pittsburgh again despite interest from other cities. The program will be similar to prior years with two walking events omitted from the program. Walking will be part of the Olympic program in the future.
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New York
Amateur Athletic Union
Burg
Mittee
Pittsburgh
America
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Sailor
Orient
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Ham
Mel’s
Just
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Mobile
L. Hammer Dry Goods Co
North Royal Street
Roche
Burke
St. Joseph and State Streets
Transio
Masery Decks
Mobile, Ala
Connecticut
Springfield
Ohio
Aus
F. Wgeigre
John Parsons
Castoria
Hart
Henry W. Vandiver
Virginia
Efpo Hent Boome
Deante
P. Pook
Savannah, GA
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