Governor lacks power to pardon in Wakefield case
Letters urging clemency flood the governor of Connecticut as he explains he cannot grant clemency or commute the death sentence for Mrs. Bessie Wakefield. The state Board of Pardons must vote unanimously, and no petition has been filed by Wakefield’s attorney. The board meets Monday but Wakefield’s case will not be on the agenda.
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Baldwin
Wakefield
D of Pardons
Irdon
Atorney
Board of Pardons
Wakefield Cas
Mrs Spencer sails to Philippines for Moros education
Mrs Lorillard Spencer a New York philanthropist sails on the Oceanic to Jolo in the Philippines to spend a year or more educating Moros. She is joined by Miss Virginia York a deaconess. She says she will not proselytize but will help in life improvement. Police Commissioner Waldo questions the trip as dangerous amid Moro fanaticism concerns.
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Associated Press
New York
Lorillard Spencer
Newport
York
Jolo
Philippines
Iginia York
St. George's Protestant Episcopal Church
Spencer
IRS. SHEAR TO FACE FEDERAL COURT IN MISSISSIPPI
Mia Shear of Chicora Mississippi and Penola Florida claims she was involuntarily confined for seven years in an East Mississippi insane hospital. A legislative inquiry found no substantiating evidence, but Shear continues to press new channels for proof alleging forged signatures and misjoined papers.
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Meridian
Miss
Mia Shear
Chicora
Penola
Fla
East Biesiesippi Insane Hospital
Legislative Investiating Committee
Shear
East Mississippi Hospital
Ee Shear
G. E
Y. E. Gordon
W. M
Gordon
Gavin
Mobile
Milton, Fla
Justice ,the Peace
Alex le Vasseur
Milton
Feissippi
Hisband
Denver
Colo
Piaron
Portrait of Marshall Brought Good Figure at Sale
A portrait of John Marshall, chief justice of the United States, from the early republic era, sold yesterday as part of the furniture and fittings of the late J. R. Barton Willing. Jacob Astor’s brother in law Mrs John Astor connection noted.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
John Marshall
Supreme Court of the
United States
J. R. Barton Willing
John Astor
Jacob Astor
Bullet to fasten crime linked to Bardwell murder case
In Bardwell Kentucky December 6 the prosecution seeks a murder case break against Lucien Turk and his fiancée Miss May Copeland. Exhumation of Hugh Atchison’s body is planned to recover a bullet possibly larger than the pistol Copeland claimed. If confirmed the bullet could tie Turk to the slaying and influence bail motions next Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Ape
Bardwell
Copeland
Turk
Taft Explains Cincinnati Move to Yale Professorship
Former President William Howard Taft explained his move from Cincinnati to Yale University where he would teach law. He cited the need to avoid practicing law before judges he appointed and endorsed a federal plan for city government and civil service advancing careerThrough years of training he said the head of every Washington department should come up through civil service.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
William H. Taft
Yale University
Civil Service
Mr. Taft
U C V Reunion Dates Set for Jacksonville Florida
The United Confederate Veterans arrange a 1914 reunion in Jacksonville on April 29 and 30 and May 1. Gen. Bennett H. Young announced the dates after meeting local committees. Plans include hotel lodging for all veterans and removal of the usual tent camping grounds with Confederate Veteran editor Col. S A Cunningham accompanying Young.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
United Confederate Veterans
Bennett H. Young
Col. S.A. Cunningham
The
Confederate Veteran
General Young
Preachers Should Not Attend Ball Games, Says Candler
Bishop Warren A. Candler told a Mississippi Centennial Conference class of young preachers that it is improper for preachers to attend baseball games. He noted he enjoyed baseball as a boy but has since put away childish games.
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Associated Press
Natchez, Miss
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Warren A. Candler
Ab Adkins Recounts Quiet Farm Pastimes
Ab Adkins recalls that when he lived on a farm his idea of riotous living was visiting town on Saturdays and enjoying simple urban pleasures rather than any grand spectacle.
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Ab Adkins
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Laxative Benefit
A vintage health ad urges mothers to check a child's tongue for signs of illness and to administer California Syrup of Figs. It promises gentle cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels within hours and claims children will enjoy the taste while feeling better.
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Cross
California
Katherine McPherson testifies in Dr Knabe murder case
Shelbyville Indiana December 6 Miss Katherine McPherson office girl for Dr Helene Knabe testified about finding Knabe body the flat and Craigs visits She identified a photo of Dr Craig and his daughter Marion and described curtains and lighting at the crime scene The witness said the navy kimono with poppy flowers appeared faded and claimed it was washed to remove bloodstains
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Associated Press
Shelbyville
Ind
Katherine McPherson
Helene Knabe
William B. Craig
Wiress
Dr. Knabe
Miss McPherson
Dr. Craig
Carr
Indianapolis
Maine Disaster Commemoration in Havana Plans
A Cuban movement seeks a temporary monument in Punta Castle yard at Havana harbor entrance to honor the Maine disaster. Turret guns donated by the United States would top the monument. A commission will design the provisional monument with aim for a permanent tribute when funds improve.
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Associated Press
Havana
Punta Castle
Maine
United States
Cuba
Samford Unable to Explain Delay in D. A. Appointments
Special to The Item reports Opelika attorney T. D. Samford unable to explain delays in appointing Federal district attorneys for middle and south Alabama. Samford and Alex D. Pitts of Selma were named for those posts, but no Senate action has occurred and Samford cites no new information. If appointed, Jones would appoint a new commissioner in Opelika.
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Montgomery
Ala
Middle
South Alabama
T. D. Samford
Opelika
Samford
Alex D. Pitts
Selma
Wasa
Senate
East Alabama
United States Commission
Thomas G. Jones
Postal alleges discrimination in telegraph messages case
A complaint to the state railroad commission by Postal Telegraph Co alleges Southern Bell favors Western Union in message transmission. The case may be heard at the January commission meeting. A separate petition from Kent citizens seeks a depot for Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, to be heard in January.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Railroad Commission
Postal Telegraph Company
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
Kent
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Visualization Needs Across Missouri and Beyond
The note suggests many outsiders require visualization of Missouri contexts. It emphasizes broad audience reach and the importance of clear imagery to convey regional details effectively.
Ulster Unionists Roar Over Arms Prohibition Move
In Belfast the Ulster Unionists react with intense excitement as royal proclamation bans arms and ammunition imports into Ireland. Overnight rifles bayonets and war stores were moved to country towns by automobile amid fears of enforcement. Customs authorities seized 89 cases of ammunition and eight cases of rifles and bayonets at dawn.
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Belfast
Ireland
Fitness and Efficiency in Christian Service Sermon
Rev. Murdock Murphy preaches Sunday at Broad Street Presbyterian at 11 AM on Fitness and Efficiency in Christian Service from 2 Corinthians 10 3 6 and at South Franklin Street Presbyterian at 7 30 PM on Is It Worth While from 1 Timothy 4 8. All are cordially invited to attend.
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Murdock Murphy
Broad-street Presbyterian Church
Broad and
Selma Streets
Christian Service
South Franklin-street Presbyterian Church
Coster Comedian Alex Hurley Dies in London
London reports the death of Alex Hurley a leading coster comedian on the English music hall stage. He was recently divorced by Marie Lloyd the variety actress.
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Associated Press
London
Alex Hurley
Marie Lloyd
Burden Driver Fined in Police Court Case
Thomas Burden, chauffeur for Weinacker Ice and Fuel, arraigned for reckless driving and fined 25 dollars or fifty days. He collided with a wagon driven by John Jones at Water and St Francis streets on November 25, appealing the case with a 150 dollar bond. Simon Wallis, arrested by Officer Lott on a complaint by a livery stable man, was arraigned but the case delayed to December 8 due to absence of a key witness. Wallis is suspected of stealing a $10 harness. Robert E. Gordon of Gordon and Edington presided in place of Recorder Edington who was ill. Judge Edington will hold court Saturday.
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Thomas Burden
Weinacker Ice and” Fuel” Company
Recorder’s Court
Burden
John Jones
Water
St. Francis
Lott
Recorders
Wallis
Robert E. Gordon
Gordon and Edington
D. H. Edington
Edington
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Gerardy Lung
Phil. P. Cresap Company, Ltd
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