Sneed testifies on planned killing of Al Boyce Jr
Vernon Texas February testimony shows John Beal Sneed describing careful steps to protect his children and evade a perceived killer. He recounted traveling with his wife and daughters, arranging for protection, and disguising himself as a laborer in Amarillo before shooting Al Boyce Jr. in September.
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Associated Press
Vernon
Tex
John Beal Sneed
Sneed
Calvert
al Boyce
al Boyce, Jr
Amarillo
Sheed
Fort Worth
Beach Epting
Boyce
Canada
Joe
Henry
Lynn Boyce
Senate approves payment to El Paso and Douglas victims
The bill authorizing payment of 71000 to citizens of El Paso Texas and Douglas Arizona for injuries from shots fired across the border by Mexican revolutionists in 1911 passed the senate today. The house has not acted on it.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
el Paso
Tex
Douglas, Ariz
House
High Schools Debated In Senate Over Size And Value
In Washington on February 20 the senate debated a local appropriation item about public high schools. Senators Hoke Smith and Works argued large high schools are wasteful and that small country schools work best. A proposal for a study commission was not adopted.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Hoke Smith
Works
Smith
Government Dismisses Coal Trust Suit in Philadelphia Case
United States court in Philadelphia dismissed its case against the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company over alleged violations of the commodities clause of the railway rate law. Judge Satir ordered the suit dismissed without prejudice, allowing future actions on similar grounds.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Coal Trust
United States Court
United States
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Satir
Divorce Suit Fails to Soothe Beast in Heart Tale
Mrs June MacE Lamey filed for divorce from vaudeville performer Jack T Lamey after a July 22 wedding. She alleges his conduct and her discovery she was wed to a beast in mind and heart. petition filed two days before she returned to her father in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
June Mace
Lamey
Jack T. Lamey
South
John Y. Smith
Boy Acquitted by Jury Shows Gratitude
In Marion Ohio on February 20 a jury found 14 year old Vittorio Beneditto not guilty of second degree murder for shooting Antonio Stefano, her mother's alleged paramour. The boy, who came with his mother from Freeport Illinois last November, knelt and kissed each juror after the verdict.
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Associated Press
Marion
Vittorio Beneditto
Antonio Stefano
Stefano
Freeport
Ill
Beneditto
France Anxious For Strong Army
Paris reports a determined mood as France prepares military measures. Officials estimate annual costs near 40 million dollars plus initial outlays around 120 million. Young men may face extended service of six months to a year to build the army.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Treasury Surplus Highlighted by MacVeagh in Treasury Debate
Secretary MacVeagh told the House treasury committee that 35 million dollars in excess of current liabilities is a workable balance and that an actual surplus exists thanks to the 50 million dollar Panama bond sale. He noted potential to add 60 million in banks during stringency without hurting the balance.
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Washington
MacVeagh
House Committee On Treasury Department
Treasury
Visitor D W Lang In Mobile For Short Visit
Dudley W Lang formerly assistant city ticket agent for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad at Mobile and now city passenger agent at Montgomery is in Mobile for a short visit. He was in company with J K Ridgely of New Orleans assistant general passenger agent of the L N. Lang will return to Montgomery Thursday afternoon.
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D. W. Lang
Dudley W. Lang
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Mobile
Road
Montgomery
Mr. Lang
J. K. Ridgely
New Orleans
Plan for National Public Welfare Association to Combat White Slave Trade
Commissioner Stanley W. Finch reports a plan to form the National Public Welfare Association with Baltimore headquarters and U S branches funded by New York millionaires. Local groups will raise funds as justice department cooperates in a fourfold crusade of enforcement expansion education and rescue. Finch says the white slave crisis is as bad as reported and warrants action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Stanley W. Finch
Wickersham
National Public Welfare Association
Baltimore
United States
New York
Department of Justice
Finch
Bold Broadway Bandit Captured by Clerk
Rush hour shoppers on Broadway witnessed an attempted jewelry store holdup at Henry K. Bicker Co. Two men tried to buy diamond earrings, knocked down a clerk, and grabbed $5,000 worth of gems. A clerk recovered the jewelry and held the burglar until arrests. The captured man claimed to be John Cahill, but detectives identified him as Thomas Kelly of the Gas House gang.
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Associated Press
New York
Broadway
Henry K. Bicker Co
John Cahill
Central Office
Thomas Kelly
Gas House
Red Cross Sends Balkans Relief Aid From New York
Washington dispatch reports the American Red Cross cabled 1400 dollars to the Greek Red Cross for Balkan relief. The funds were raised by the Greek Red Cross committee of New York.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Greek Red Cross
Greek Red Cross Committee of
New York
Gustavo Madero in New York During Early Revolution Ties
Gustavo Madero, a noted figure in the Mexican Revolution, established headquarters in New York two years earlier with his father Francisco Madero Sr and brothers Ernesto Evaristo and Gabriel. He financed the movement, held conferences at a up-town hotel, and was a familiar face in the Broadway and financial district. He later moved with his family to Texas before joining Francisco in the field as the revolution succeeded.
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New York
Gustavo Madero
Francisco Sl. Madero
White Light
Se. Antonio
Texas
Francisco
Damage Across Mexico City After Firefight Returns
Hundreds of Americans and other foreigners returned to parts of Mexico City to find hundreds of homes wrecked and looted. A stray house had escaped bullets amid widespread destruction and damage to tiny residences.
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Mexico City
Smeely
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St. Francis St
Saibara Nurseries
Bell Phone
Mobile, Ala
Cedar Brook
Mobile’s Wholesale
Water St
Bell
Q. Gleason
Mobile Auto Tire Works
Bell Phobe
E. Kari
Cor. Conti
St. Emanuel
Awanta Pressing Club
Ananta Pressing Club
Dr. Adams
Dauphin St
Uwanta Pressing Club
Dr. Brown
Brown
Ala
Eugene Thoss,Jr
Cleveland
Dayton, Monarch and
Thistle Bicycles
Eugene Thoss, JR
Auphin
Miles D. Lavelle
Reed’s
W. A. Reed
Lavelle
L. C. Greer
Boyles
Picture Lovers
Eugene Thoss,Sr
Iver Johnson
Thoss Tompkins Sporting Goods CO
Dauphin Street
Emile Herpin
New Item Office
W. D. Randall
Aynsley Litho and Eng. Co
A. Streb
Streb’s Bread
A. Streb Bakery
J. Mullaney, Jr
N. W. Water and Church St
Mobile Fish & Oyster Co
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