Fake Race Horse Scheme Skips From Montgomery
E. J. Jackson, arrested Monday on a charge of swindling C. E. Peterlein of Grand Rapids Michigan out of 4000 dollars by a fake horse race scheme here last Saturday, failed to appear in a court yesterday. One bondsman said he believed Jackson had jumped town. Jackson is under 2000 dollar bond.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
E. J. Jackson
C. E. Peterlein
Grand ‘Rapids
Mich
Jackson
Beauty Wax and Saxelite Promoted in Women’s Page
The notice extols brown and yellow tones as unfashionable and promotes merocized wax for skin cleansing. It claims nightly application removes surface defects and reveals clear skin, promising a youthful look in under two weeks. It also mentions Saxelite formula available to erase wrinkles.
DeWyre on Trial for Murder in Birmingham
Geo DeWyre a switchman is on trial in criminal court before Judge W E Fort for killing engineer Robert J Herring on February 2 1910 in Blossburg western county. Jury organization took most of Monday with twenty four witnesses expected and cross examination will be lengthy possibly spanning the week. The state pleaded former jeopardy on first degree murder. current charge is second degree.
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Birmingham
Ala
Geo. DeWyre
W. E. Fort
Robert J. Herring
Blossburg
Supreme Court
Refuses to Prosecute Woman in Biloxi Theft Case
Biloxi Mississippi February 11 Mrs Annile McDowell the woman accused of systematic stealing from residences in this city where she had been employed was sent to her mother in Kiln Mississippi Mrs Campbell from whom she had stolen a gold watch twenty dollars in cash and other articles refused to prosecute her.
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Biloxi
Miss
Annile McDowell
Campbell
Alleged Mississippi Slayer is Jailed at Poplarville
Lonzo Stockstill, accused of fatally shooting Lige Frierson near Richardson, was brought to Poplarville and jailed by Sheriff J. A. Moody. Stockstill denies the shooting and says he knows nothing about the incident.
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Mississippi
Poplarville
Miss
Lonzo Stockstill
Lige Frierson
Richardson
J. A. Moody
Stockstill
No Recognition Given Salute On Mexican Gunboat Zaragosa
New Orleans and Jackson Barracks records show the Mexican gunboat Zaragosa saluted with twenty one guns as it passed the port. Officials awaited Washington guidance on handling a warship of an unrecognized power. Three aliens aboard were listed as Aureliano Megarejo Louis Roumagnac and Antonio Magui. they said they were permitted to travel to assist in reaching destinations. The trio planned onward travel to New York London and Paris.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Zaragosa
Jackson Barracks
United States Immigration Station
Washington
Redfern
Aureliano Megarejo
Columbia
Louis Roumagnac
Antonio Magui
Vera Cruz
New York
London
Paris
Capture of Castillo Not Yet Verified
Report of Castillo the bandit captured near Cumbre sent to Cum bre by a Mexican messenger proved unverified officials said. Generals Villa and other rebel leaders hoped the report might be true but feared disappointment as communication with Cumbre and Pearson remained uncertain. Ranch site said to be forty miles from Cumbre.
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Cumbre
Adolfo de la Lama Sails From Paris for Home
Paris dispatch says Adolfo de la Lama minister of finance sailed from Cherbourg to New York aboard the Kronprinzess in Cecilie. He stated he will return to Mexico to work under Provisional President Tiner ta and to meet national obligations, with no plans to visit Washington. He may travel to Mexico City via Cuba and Vera Cruz.
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Paris
Adolfo de la Lama
Cherbourg
New York
Kronprinzess
Cecilie
Mexico
Tinerta
Washington
Huerta
Mexico City
Cuba
Vera Cruz
If we grew bald in proportion as we grow wise
A wry observation noting that hair loss would outpace wisdom, leaving some individuals with extra hair above their brows as brains deepen. The line jokes about the absurdity of tying hair growth to intellect.
Plans for Public Ball Completed at CarnivalMeeting
The Carnival Association executive committee finalized preparations for the public ball to be held during Mardi Gras week. A special committee led by W B McAtee will oversee the event while the Carnival auditorium will be fenced along water front with wire netting. General Chairman C B Hervey announced Auburn band will join about twenty five players, along with five other bands, for concerts and parades.
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Carnival Association Executive Committee
Battle House
W. B. McAtee
R. L. Waddle
C. W. Soost
I. G. Jacobson
C. H. Allen
Carnival
C. B. Hervey
Cawthon Hotel
Felix II
General Committee
Auburn
Bienville Square
Alabama Boys
Indifferent Husband Located After Wife's Death
W C Turpel of New Orleans, found by Mobile police after his wife died in New Orleans. He showed indifference, offering to pay for burial but claiming no money. He asked for a ticket to fetch papers, which was refused. New Orleans police notified. A remark on his contrasting public and private behavior.
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W. C. Turpel
New Orleans
Mobile Police Department
Turpel
Crenshaw
Ostrich Tips and Bravery Cited in Odd Exchange
A brief, curious note recalls a remark about bravery and the advice to women regarding ostrich tips. The fragment hints at a witty or puzzling discussion without full context or clear outcome.
Johns Hopkins Names New University Head
Johns Hopkins selects a new university head. Professor Goodnew is hailed as a leading educator, formerly dean of political science at Columbia University and recently legal adviser to the Republic of China.
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Johns Hopkins University
Goodnew
Columbia University
Republic of China
Missing Alabama grocer's stock seized by sheriff
The stock of the missing Prichard grocery merchant George W. Day was seized Tuesday by Sheriff T. T. Palmer on a writ of attachment from the circuit court at the instance of the Ogburn Griffiths Company for actions connected to Day's disappearance with earlier reports placing him in Fairhope and New York City.
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George W. Day
Prichard
Ala
Fairhope
New York City
T. T. Palmer
Ogburn-Griffith
Arenes Company
Milk Excluded from Mobile Market Over Tuberculosis Testing
Baldwin and Mobile county dairymen refuse to fund tuberculosis tests and dairy inspections outside city limits. Milk from Baldwin producers was barred after a Monday night health committee meeting failed to reach terms. Dr. Hohr says typhoid cave issues are unrelated to the dairy dispute.
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Baldwin County
Mobile County
Committee of Public Health
Mobile
F. R. Harsh
City of
Board of Health
Charles A. Hohr
Complainant Pays Costs After Failing to Convict
W L Troy livestock man paid 6.80 costs in Mattie Dixon larceny case in Inferior Criminal Court after not proving her guilt. Charles Haysson of Chinchula was fined five dollars or ten days for assaulting F G Knight. Haysson swore a warrant claiming Knight mistreated him after arrest.
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W. L. Troy
Mattie Dixon
Charles Haysson
Chinchula
F. G. Knight
Haysson
Knight
New Orleans Struggles Over Blackstrap Molasses Freight Rates
Freight traffic men met to discuss a proposed 16 cent rate for blackstrap molasses from Mobile to New Orleans and Ohio river crossings. Railroads lacked authority to set reductions, raising likelihood of an Interstate Commerce Commission case. New Orleans seeks parity with Mobile and Ohio markets, with further meetings planned.
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Mobile
Blackstrap
New Orleans
Interstate Ferce Commission
Murphy
Suiing
Ohio River
New Orlea
Ture
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad Promises Quick Color
An old time hair formula claims to darken and thicken hair. A grandmother’s remedy blends Sage and Sulphur to restore natural color, cure dryness and itchy scalp, with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy sold at drug stores for about 50 cents a large bottle.
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Wyeth
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