Laurel Lawyer Shot Dead in Feud Feared Febrile Aftermath
Meridian Mississippi August 27 J Devan Sharbrough a Laurel attorney and district attorney candidate was shot and killed by his brother in law Kerney Leggett a saw filer with Eastman Gardner Co Leggett who quit work in the morning confronted Sharbrough on Central Avenue and fired five additional times Leggett turned himself in witnesses fear further violence amid family troubles and public stir
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Meridian
Miss
J. Devan Sharbrough
Laurel
Thirteenth
Kerney Leggett
Eastman Gardner Co
Robert F. Sharbrough
South Mississippi
Leggett
Sharbrough
Central Avenue
Indictment in Bassinger murder case shocks Cullman
John Quick was indicted for first degree murder in the Bassinger shooting at Hanceville. The victim was killed at the doorstep of his ex wife after Quick fired a .38 revolver and then stamped him. Witnesses include the ex wife, her two half brothers, and a neighbor who saw Quick with his gun. Two relatives are jailed for allegedly enticing the ex wife away. The grand jury remains in session as the term starts September 7 for three weeks.
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Cullman
Ala
John Quick
Yearweed
John Bassinger
Hanceville
Smith & Wesson
Quick
Bassinger
Will Barenton
Jim Quick
Randolph Pension Commissioner Resigns Over Pension Abuses
R. E. Pate of Randolph county resigns from the local pension examiners board citing unwillingness to include in the state rolls those not entitled under the law. He names several applicants he contends are undeserving, noting their wealth would exceed pension limits.
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Montgomery
R. E. Pate
Randolph County
Randolph County Board of Pension Examiners
State Pension Board
Pate
Mr. Pate
Alabama to Expand Foundries to Meet Increased Demand
Birmingham reports indicate negotiations for machine shops and foundries in the district to take over contracts formerly held by French, Georgian and English foundries. War disruptions in Europe have delayed work, prompting plans to shift machinery and other tasks to intact plants and industries in non war affected regions.
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Birmingham
Ala
Oyster Shells Must Be Moved Daily and Disinfected
City Health Officer Dr C A Mohr issues an order for oyster openers in Mobile Alabama dated August 27 1914. Freshly opened shells must be disinfected and placed in well covered containers after opening and removed at least daily with more frequent removal if needed.
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C. A. Mohr
Mobdile
Ala
M. D
Paving Finished at the Postoffice Site by Brandon & Sons
Postoffice paving completed on Wednesday by Brandon and Sons. Postmaster J Blocker Thornton notified E W Roberts superintendent of construction that work is ready for final inspection. Roberts is expected to visit Mobile in a few days.
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Postoffice
Brandon & Sons
J. Blocker Thornton
E. W. Roberts
Treasury Department
Pensacola
Roberts
Mobile
Anox and Heflin candidates for federal bench
State Senator Spraggins met with Alabama delegation members at the capitol to back Judge Richard W. Walker for U S circuit judge appointment to replace the late Judge Shelby. Heflin may back a candidate of his own, possibly his Birmingham lawyer brother.
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Washington
Spraggins
Huntsville
Capitol
Alabama
Richard W. Walker
United States
Shelby
Bankhead
White
Underwood
Walker
Mr. Spraggins
Dent
Blackmon
Abercrombie
Mulkey
John B. Knox
Anniston
Messrs
Heflin
Birmingham
General Kingman
Bureau of Engineers
Montgomery
Pensacola
Major Brown
Woman cursed man and got hard labor sentence
On August 20 in Montgomery Mayor W A Gunter Jr fined a negro man fifty dollars and costs and sentenced him to six months hard labor after he cursed a woman and threatened to stab her. The attack followed a dispute with merchant S R Meadows who was stabbed by a negro after asking to settle an account. Meadows was wounded but improving.
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Montgomery
Becau
Charzgear
George Evans
W. A. Gunter, Jr
Evans
Ss. RB. Meadows
Meadows
Verdict changes murder verdict to life imprisonment
In Cullman County Alabama on August 28 the jury initially found Alpheus Brindley guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced 99 years in prison. The court pointed out the law allows either death or life imprisonment and the jury then changed the verdict to imprisonment for life.
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Cullman County
Ala
Alpheus Brindley
Vitalitas Credited With Curing Yellow Jaundice Tale
C M Rein Jr recounts a severe yellow jaundice illness from which Vitalitas allegedly relieved symptoms after three bottles were sent from his father. He credits rapid liver and bowel relief, regained strength, and suggests the El Paso trip might have been avoidable. Sutton's drug store hosts a Vitalitas demonstration.
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C. M. Rein, Jr
Rein & Sons of
Houston
South
Rein
el Paso
Sutton’s
St. Francis and Royal
Red Top Rye in Sale Seeks New Owner
Local ad fragment shows a sale notice for Red Top Rye with unclear details. Readable terms indicate transfer of ownership and possible buyer interest, but precise conditions and date remain unreadable.
Fire damages Montgomery Telegraph Office in paint can blast
A messenger boy threw a lit paper into a paint can in the Postal Telegraph Co building on Commerce street causing a fire that damaged the office and forced evacuation of hotel guests. About $1,500 in damages occurred before firefighters contained the blaze. the boy was discharged after a mayoral ruling that the act was reckless but not arson. The telegraph wires were restored later the same day.
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Montgomery
Postal Telegraph Company
Commerce Street
Telegraph Company
Ralph Biland
Eiland
Sweeney
Gunter
Carbajal Arrives in New Orleans from Texas
Francis co Carbajal former provisional president of the Republic of Mexico arrived in New Orleans from Texas. He said he has no definite plans for his future movements but will stay in the city for several days.
Saxo Salve touted to cure stubborn eczema on scalp
Alliance Ohio resident Joseph Williams says Saxo Salve healed a severe scalp eczema after years of skin troubles. The ad promises a money back guarantee if Saxo products fail and lists Van Antwerp Drug Corp in Mobile, Ala as the seller.
Captain Roswald seeks probe of mutiny charges
Captain Sam Roswald of Montgomery filed a formal request with Governor O Neal for a full investigation into the alleged mutiny by Battery B First Field Artillery in Mobile. The plan covers all involved officers and men on both sides and could implicate several Alabama National Guard officials. Governor O Neal favored a full inquiry but will defer until a meeting with Adjutant General Scully.
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Montgomery, Ala
First Field Artillery
Mobile
Sam Roswald
Montgomery
O'Neal
Tate Spring
Roswald
Alabama National Guard
Joseph B. Scully
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Calomel Replacement
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a wholesome herbal alternative to calomel. It claims the liquid strengthens the liver without over stimulation or dangerous after effects and suits both children and adults with no diet changes required.
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Dodson
Two-Story Modern House for Sale at Conception and Savannah
Two-story modern house on a good lot at the northwest corner of Conception and Savannah Streets. Liberal terms offered.
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West Side Marine
New Jersey St
N. E
Cedar
Monroe Sts
N. W
Conception and
Savannah Sts
British Marines Take Control of Ostend Port
London dispatch reports British marines in force now control Ostend port. They continued landings and quick fire brought ashore early today as crowds watch and city officials regret not landing sooner. Local objections over frightening hotel visitors cited before change of mind after Snaeskerke fighting.
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Ostend
Associated Press
London
Resinol Ointment Promises Relief From Skin Ailments
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap claim to penetrate skin pores and stop itching while healing eczema rashes ringworm and pimples. Marketed as a doctor approved treatment used nationwide for nineteen years with strong professional endorsement. Free trial offer from Resinol Baltimore Md.
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Resinol
Baltimore
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