Hans Schmidt Unmoved During Trial
Hans Schmidt, once a priest, sat unmoved as state counsel outlined plans to kill Anna Aumuller, cut up her body, and dispose of the remains in the Hudson. Prosecution showed he bought a saw paper wire and a scrubbing brush for the crime. Mary Bann testified about finding the bundle of Anna Aumuller’s body on the New Jersey bank and was cross examined by the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hans Schmidt
Aumuller
Hudson River
Schmidt
Mary Bann
New Jersey
Anna Aumuller
Methodist Church Reaffirms Pastor Rev L H S Chappelle
Members of the local Methodist church applaud Alabama conference for returning Rev L H S Chappelle after three successful years of service. He has led the congregation with satisfactory work and will continue his ministry here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Minetr
Methodist
Alabama
L. H
Chappelle
Kidney and Bladder Ailment Mentioned in Simple Remedies
Fragmentary text describes kidney and bladder discomfort including burning sensations and irritation. Mentions a pharmacist and a simple remedy or dose intended for relief, though details are unclear and garbled.
Schooner Held Up by Mexicans Near Gulf of Mexico
The fishing schooner Dorothy from Pensacola reports being harassed by a Mexican gunboat off Coat Island while bound for the snapper banks. After a 15 minute pursuit, the vessel was compelled to turn about. a Mexican officer searched the ship and mustered the crew searching fish hold for arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Dorothy
Gulf of Mexico
Peterson
Coat Island
Mexico
Snapper Banks
Spring Hill class plans holiday dinner at Battle House
An elaborate banquet for Spring Hill College Bachelor of Arts class is set for Wednesday night in Parlor C at the Battle House. Officers include M. Joseph Cassidy president and Richard J. Ducote vice president, with a detailed class roll and faculty attendees listed. Menu features Creole Gumbo, Vol-au-vent de foi Gras, Braised Pork Chops, Egg Plant Fritters, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill College
Battle House
Parlor C
M. Joseph Cassidy
Richard J. Ducote
R. Howard Sheridan
Joseph A. Berthelot
Garonwy O. Broun
George W. Dubeusson
le Doux R. Provosty
Réyv
de la Moriniere
C. R. Rheulman
Addams Praised During Suffrage Tour and Rally
Miss Addams, famed suffrage leader and friend of Chicago's poor, tours the East as a top figure at the National American Woman Suffrage Association annual convention in Washington. She received repeated ovations from colleagues and prominent national officials and was principal speaker at a large Brooklyn Academy of Music rally, delaying her address by two minutes due to applause.
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Chicago
Miss Addams
Resi
Dents
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Washington
New Academy of Music
Brooklyn
N. Y
Upbuilding of Southern cattle industry at association meet
At Memphis Tennessee the Southern Cattlemen's Association convened with cattlemen and agricultural college experts from many Southern states. President D C Combs of Hickory Valley Tennessee opened with an annual address as D T Gray of Raleigh North Carolina discussed feeding results and J J Callahan of Medard Texas explained how organization aided Texas cattlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
South
Southern Cattlemen's Association
Agricultural College
D. C. Combs
Hickory Valley
D. T. Gray
Raleigh
N. C
J. J. Callahan
Medard
Texas
Cattlemen
Congressional inquiry urged into Colorado and Michigan mine strikes
Representatives Keating of Colorado and MacDonald of Michigan urged a congressional inquiry before the House Rules Committee. Keating said Colorado coal field strikes had become entangled with political and industrial issues making separation impossible. MacDonald stated Michigan conditions were acute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Colorado
Michigan
House Rules Committee
Representatives
Keating
MacDonald
England Not Worried Over Recent Weasel Incident
Unclear dispatch notes no requests or decisive action yet. report mentions two weasels and current officials’ stance remains cautious while awaiting further guidance.
Shriners Parade Fez Day Celebration in Mobile
Abba Temple Shriners parade through Mobile streets in fez and dress suits to honor Fez Day. The drill team, led by Captain Heckert, showcased at the Masonic Temple after marching from the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Illustrious Potentate Co S Shawhan to preside at 5:30 ceremonial session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Abba Temple
St. Francis Street
St. Francis
Royal Street
Royal
Jackson
Dauphin
St. Joseph
Masonic Temple
Abba
Heckert
Abba ‘Temple
Fez
Montgomery
Co. S. Shawhan
Negro Confesses To Double Crime In Oklahoma Case
Terry Biggs, arrested in Chicago, confessed to killing Mrs. Ella Wheelock, daughter of a wealthy Bedlam merchant, and to poisoning her husband NeeTES Wheelock. Authorities report he said he tainted food for both victims and claimed a further motive and receipt of payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sallislaw
Okla
Terry Biggs
Chicago
Ella Wheelock
Bedlam
Here
Biggs
Wheelock
Nee Tes
Wenslock
Patterson Seeks U S Prohibition Amendment
Washington December 10 Malcolm Rice Patterson former governor of Tennessee and temperance advocate urged a constitutional amendment to prohibit liquor manufacture and sale nationwide. He noted nine states already restrict liquor and argued abstinence is the only path to safety while abuses persist across dry regions via cross border trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Malcolm Rice Patterson
Tennessee
The
United States
Union
Friends of Temperance
Maritime Movements See Busy Atlantic Trade Routes
The Mercator cargoes 27 000 banana bunches and 20 000 coconuts from Puerto Cortes. Alice M Colburn sails to Boston with cross ties. Cernicalo repairs then sails to Tampico. Fort Gaines bound for Colon as Mobile Colon line resumes. Alice Lord shifts to Pier 4. Glenafton to Pier 7. Erneste loads for Liverpool from Cuban docks. Harry T Inge sails for Norway under United Fruit charter. Han Laudenheimer expected from Belize.
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Mercator
Kaisenmaster
Hubbard-Zemurray Company
Puerto Cortez
Hon
Alice. M. Colburn
McKowen
Boston
Mass
Cernicalo
Pinto
Tampico
Mex
Fort Gaines
Knudsen
United Fruit Company
Colon
Pan
Mobile-Colon Line
Alice Lord
Glenafton
Pinto Docks
Erneste
Elder-Dempster Steamship Company
Cuban
N. O
Liverpool
Eng
Harry T. Inge
Han- Laudenheimer
Belize
Railroad officials tour Mobile on business trip
Amusements mentions Fountain E Ward a Pennsylvania railroad passenger solicitor with headquarters in Washington DC and William Pedrick Jr division passenger agent of the same road in Baltimore Md spending Wednesday in Mobile for company business Phares Coleman Birmingham attorney guest of C B Hervey en route to Mcintosh Ala on a hunting trip Louis R Benz former Mobile architect now in Pensacola Fla visiting Mobile
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Fountain E. Ward
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington, D. C
William Pedrick, Jr
Baltimore, Md
Mobile
Phares Coleman
Birmingham
City
C. B. Hervey
Cawthon Hotel
Mcintosh, Ala
Louis R. Benz
Penssacola
Fla
Fragmented Witty Misfit Memo About A Strange Night
A derailed note mixes odd phrases like feel null and stupid with faint urges for a remedy. The terse fragment hints at a mood of confusion and distress without clear context or actionable details.
Fines for Revenue Law Violators Set by Judge Toulmin
John Marshall and Mary Marshall were each fined 100 dollars and ordered to serve 30 days in Conecuh county jail after convictions on December 8 in the U S district court for violating internal revenue laws. Andrew Horton was found guilty but sentence suspended. Martha Horton was acquitted. Early Wednesday, cases of John J Rhodes Calvin J Rhodes and Joseph E Rhodes on conspiracy perjury and bankruptcy act violations began before Judge Toulmin.
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John Marshall
Mary Marshall
United States District Cout
H. T. Toulmin
Conecuh
United States
Andrew Horton
Martha Horton
John J. Rhodes
Calvin J. Rhodes
Joseph E. Rhodes
Toulmin
Burial of W M Bolton Passes in Oakdale
Funeral for William M Bolton, longtime Mobile County commissioner, held at the Bolton home on Bay avenue Oakdale. Delegation from Raphael Semmes Camp U C V attended. Services at Zion Baptist Church Mertz Station conducted by Rev G W McRae. Interment in the church cemetery with six grandsons as active pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Bolton
Mobile County
Pascagoula
Miss
Joseph E. Bolton
Bay Avenue
Oakdale
Raphael Semmes Camp
Zion Baptist Church
Mertz Station
Ala
G. W. McRae
T. J. Savage
John M. Nielon
Michael Judge
Semmes Camp
Guarding Against Croup Best Safeguard Mentioned at Foley's Honey and Tar Co
An old advertisement cites Foley's Honey and Tar Company as the best safeguard against croup. The note promotes their remedy as a trusted household option.
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Croup
Foley's Honey and Tar Co
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Ann Aumuller
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Spring Hill
Jane Addams
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London
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Children’s Felt
Camrys
Wry’ Patterson
Woodmen
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W. M. Bolton
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