Georgia Attorney General Opposes Frank Petition
Georgia Attorney General argues habeas relief cannot overturn Leo M. Frank's conviction without full record review. Brief contends Frank waived presence at verdict and that timely challenge of mob violence issues should have been raised earlier.
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Tao Atte
Hg Eg
Leo M. Frank
Georgia
Fed Phagan
Atlanta
Frank
Arem
Supreme Court of Georgia
Stary
Ph Yentaten
Decision Annuls Oil Land Claims in California and Wyoming
The Supreme Court upheld President Taft's 1909 withdrawal of oil lands in California and Wyoming, annulling hundreds of millions in private and corporate entry claims. Justice Lamar announced the decision with Justices Day McKenna and Van de Vanter dissenting. Congress later ratified the action in 1910.
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SITON
California
Wyoming
Supreme Court
Taft
Congress
Lamar
Day
McKenna
van de Vanter
Haiti Leader Abdicates Amid Revolt In Curacao Refuge
Washington dispatch reports Davilmar Theodore abdicates as Haiti president and seeks refuge on the Dutch steamer Frederik Hendrik heading to Curacao. Local officials control Port-au-Prince as revolutionists gather outside the city awaiting General Guillaume. The United States aims to send a commission to stabilize finances and restore order amid the upheaval.
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Washington
Davilmar Theodore
Haiti
Frederik Hendrik
An Prince
Curacao
Logal
Guillaume
Theodore
United States
Republic
Taree on trial for Kentucky murder
Irvine Kentucky Feb 23. Trials of Tr P Yretene James M Hynes and Chaney for the killing of Houston Underwood were called today. Underwood was shot by masked men at his door. police say he mistook the intruder for another visitor. The town is crowded and excitement is high.
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Irvine
Tr. P. Yretene
James M. Hynes
Chaney
Houston Underwood
Underwood
Engineer and Fireman Killed in Colorado Wreck
Denver report says an engineer and fireman were killed with nine passengers, a baggage man, and a mail clerk lightly injured in a wreck on the Denver and Rio Grande railroad south of Colorado Springs today.
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Denver
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado Sovinga
Denver and Rio Grande
Colorado Springs
D Annunzio predicts war to end in weeks
Rome reports Gabriel D Annunzio as predicting the European war will end in two weeks. He argues Germany will seek peace due to hunger from Britain’s blockade and says the Kaiser’s stance proves Germany’s desperation. He allows a possible slight extension but deeming unlikely.
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D’annunzio
Rome
Gabriel D’annunzio
Germany
Great Britain
House Rules Accept 500000 Monticello Bill in Special Gate
Telegrams report the rules committee voted to open consideration of a bill allocating 500000 to purchase Monticello, Jefferson’s Virginia estate. Other items include a lawyer losing a 60000 suit over Thaw, a Philadelphia death of Ferdinand Duckwitz, and court actions on timber land patents in Vernon Parish.
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House Rules Committee
Monticello
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Supreme Court
Louisiana Federal Court
Vernon Parish
Peace petition filed before Secretary Bryan on silk imports
A peace petition bearing hundreds of names of raw silk importations for the 1914 fiscal year was presented to Secretary Bryan. The Presbyterian missionary movement convention began in Dallas today with preparations for 2,500 visitors over a three day session.
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Bryan
Rere Missionary Movement
The
Presbyterian
Curch
Dallas
Indians and whites clash near Bluff Utah leaving multiple dead
Reports from Denver state a battle between Piute Indians and whites near Bluff Utah. Five Indians and one white man killed, one white man survived, six Indians captured. Reinforcements from Monticello and 25 Navajo police from Ship Rock Indian Agency on the way to surround the area. Tse Ne Gat, sought for murder, huts burned. Mancos Jim urged surrender but the Piutes refused.
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Denver
Bluff
Utah
Tse Ne Gat
Monticello
Ship Rock Indian Agency
New Mexico
Mancos Jim
Fire in Birmingham Wrecks Windsor Hotel Buildings
A major blaze in Birmingham on February 23 destroyed several commercial buildings including the Windsor hotel and Robertson Hardware Company. Three unidentified people likely dead, eight injured including four firemen. Fire started in a hardware store at 4:50 AM and spread via oils and paints, with many hotel guests feared trapped.
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Birmingham
Ala
Windsor Hotel
Rich
Twentieth Street
Robertson Hardware Company
Bo & Thomas
Jack Barney
Barth
Knoxville
J. C. Murray
C. Murray
San Antonio
White Palace
M. C. Romeo
Joe Wheeler
Wheat Falls Nearly Five Cents in Chicago Trading
Wheat futures slipped sharply with near term delivery down to 1.55 3 4 a bushel from 1.60 1 0 at the Saturday close. July contracts fell about 4 3 4 cents as news of renewed attacks on Constantinople influenced markets and expectations of releasing large Russian wheat stocks if the Dardanelles were forced.
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Chicago
Satur Oe
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Resigned to wed and secure better post for Frazer
Professor Geo Enfield Frazer quit his $4,000 Illinois University controller job to marry Helen James daughter of Edmund James president of the university. He plans to undertake a major research venture, earning more elsewhere. Frazer resigned citing President James views on nepotism but noting no relative should serve on his faculty.
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Chicago
Geo. Enfield Frazer
University of Illinois
Helen James
Edmund J. James
Shale
Prof. Frazer
James
Germany and Austria Call Men From Neutral Lands to Colors
Geneva report says Germans up to 48 eligible for landsturm have been recalled from Switzerland and others in neutral countries ordered to report by March 3. Austria summons men up to 45 from neutral countries. The order affects about two thousand in Switzerland.
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Germany
Austria
Geneva
Landstrum
Switzerland
Dstrum
Wreck of Schooner Pilizabeth Palmer Blown to Pieces
The 300 foot five masted schooner Pilizabeth Palmer wrecked near Fenwick Shoal after sinking in collision Jan 26 with the steamer Washingtonian was ripped apart by the explosion of 12 gun cotton mines today. The mines were placed aboard from the coast guard cutter Mohawk.
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Delaware
Del
Pilizabeth Palmer
Fenwick Shoal
Washingtonian
Coast Guard
Mohawk
Colonel L R McKee Dead at Montgomery
Col L R McKee a lifelong Alabama press figure and influential editorial writer during and after Reconstruction has died in Montgomery at age 75. He was a brother of the late Robert McKee the Democratic secretary of state of Kentucky during secession.
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Montgomery
Ala
L. R. McKee
Press of
Alabama
Colonel McKee
Robert, McKee
Kentucky
Weather blotter reports evolving barometer region and warm southerly flow
A low barometer area centered over the lake region extends to the gulf coast bringing precipitation and snow in the upper lake area. Warm southerly winds spread east of the Mississippi with Louisville at 54 degrees, six degrees below Mobile. A high pressure area with fair cold weather follows, triggering a temperature drop as it advances east. Albert Ashenberger, Local Forecaster.
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Lake Region
Gulf Coast
Lake
Mississippi River
Louisville
Mobile
Albert Ashenberger
Shippers' BR pee for 36 degree hour shipments
A cryptic note sets shipping directions and temps: thirty degrees for 36 protect hour shipments north thirty eight degrees east and thirty six degrees west.
Irregular River Forecast Near Alabama
An uncertain weather update mentions the Tee reerana by the river and branches near Pulliseent two. Alabama may experience changes as the Mopolis region sees river levels fall within the next 24 hours.
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Fombigbee
Chang Y Mopolis
Alabama
Ieenede
Mrs Hundley To Speak On Suffrage At Meeting
The Mobile Equal Suffrage Association plans an address by Mrs. Hundley at the upcoming meeting. The event aims to promote suffrage and mobilize local support for women’s voting rights.
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Mrs. Hundley
Eee
Mobile Equal Suffrage Association
Caw
Evelyns Sinking Tragedy Reported by President Wilson
President Wilson commented on the Evelyn sinking in the Atlantic. He said it was unclear whether actions beyond possible retaliations would follow and that German or British responses could shift the U S position. No decisive reply预计 anticipated.
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Washington
Wilson
Evelyn
Submarine Charge Probed at Cabinet Meeting
Washington February 23 The cabinet discussed Germany and Austria claims that submarines are being built in the United States for Great Britain but took no action as Secretary Daniels had not completed his departmental statements and gave no orders to deter manufacturers from accepting similar contracts.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
United States
Britain
Daniels
Impeachment Proceedings Filed Against Bibb County Judge Pratt
Bibb county grand jury reports Judge W L Pratt has shown intemperance since taking office in November 1910. Attorney General William L Martin filed impeachment in the supreme court on Monday, with specifications alleging intoxication and inability to perform duties. Grand jury findings were forwarded after their February 19 session.
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Montgomery
Grand Jury
Bibb County
Wlliam L. Martin
Supreme Court
W. L. Pratt
Pratt
Martin
Bible Circuit Court
Attorney General
Educators of U S IN National Meet Open in Cincinnati
Six minor bodies of the new Educational Association began sessions in Cincinnati as part of the national meet. The opening featured the Society of College Teachers of Education, School Inspectors Association, National Association of State Inspectors, National Kindergarten Union, Educational Press Association of State Superintendents. Six cities have entered the contest to host the next convention: Miami, Palm Beach, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Omaha.
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Cincinnati
New Educational Association
Society of College Teachers of Education
School Inspectors Association
National Association of State and Inspectors
Tional Kindegarten Union
Educational Press Association of State
National Association
Miami
Palm Fla
New Orleans
Oklahoma 4
Omaha
Alabama to Seek Federal Aid for Citrus Canker Fight
A letter from Secretary Houston indicates federal support is being sought to eradicate citrus canker in Alabama. The cooperative campaign will focus mainly in Mobile and Baldwin counties, reflecting the region's growing citrus industry.
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Alabama
Mobile
Baldwin County
Chamber of Commerce
Y of Culture
Houston
8. White
Bates H
White
Otter
Department of
Huey Dart
Washington, D. C
Frank
D. F. Houston
City Commissioners Weigh Loop Franchise and Street Route
A noon meeting of the board discusses a North Carolina loop franchise for a track along Franklin and Cedar streets. Modifications suggested to route would affect service and car frequency, with officials weighing South Carolina street as an alternative. Other items include tax sale adjustments, stall rent relief, and itinerant peddler ordinance amendments.
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Board of City
Fith
Mac Pillans
Wing Thie
J. Howard Wilson
Mobile Ht
Franklin
Cedar Street
Wilson
Agai
Fitlens
Sugges
South Carolina
Imson
New Orleans
Mobile
Chicago
Louisville
Nashville
Ben Cody
Cedar Street Line
Missioners
Fannie Trend
Lyons
Schwarz
Steamer Santa Marta Being Towed Into Port
On February 28 the steamer Santa Marta, previously adrift after losing her rudder, was being towed toward this port about 81 miles offshore. The vessel, carrying sixty passengers, was expected to reach port tomorrow morning, en route from Port Limon to New York.
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Santa Marta
New Yon
San Marta
Hatteras
Port Limon
New York
Terrific Storm Halts Traffic in Northwest
A fierce storm disrupted transportation across the Northwest and Great Plains. Wind, sleet, and snow damaged lines in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and nearby, cutting wire communications and halting road traffic. Rail travel slowed as drifting snow affected several cities and trains were delayed.
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Chicago
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Belize Man Buys Pigs At Products Exhibit
A Belize, British Honduras, buyer purchased several pigs exhibited by T. Rosengrant at the Chamber of Commerce Home Pre Exhibit and plans to ship them across the gulf to a stock raiser.
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Belize
Chamber of Commerce
T. Rosengrant
British Honduras
Gulf
Kaiser Not Paying for Captives Care
Washington reports that the allied powers have urged the United States to press Germany to cover the cost of protecting and feeding prisoners of war. Efforts to supervise camps by American officers and ensure uniform humane treatment have stalled amid wartime frictions.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Berlin
Amtery
U S Actions in Mexico Prompt Europe Inquiries
European officials question Washington on policy toward Mexico amid Carranza forces and U S restraint. The State Department replies it sympathizes with foreign complaints but sees no justification for additional steps and has urged Consul Silliman to note impropriety and unwisdom of further action.
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Mexico
State Department
Ana
United
Carranza
Ing
Silliman
Aera
Aepterge
Germans Claim British Flag Disappears At Sea
Reported by wartime dispatches from Algo region observers describe claim of a British flag disappearance amid submarine activity. Text mentions sailors near British Isles and unnamed troops. details on surrender or completed scouting remain unclear due to fragmented OCR.
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Algo
Ted That
Stanislau
Alis
Mission Focused Sermon At Saint Leon Parish Meeting
Monday night service of Mathea E Mashion reports a sermon on sin and divine judgment, stressing that God's judgments are correct and sin harms the soul and body. The pastor urges repentance, Christ’s atonement, and strength to resist future sin amid mission activities for children and Holy Way of the Cross exercises.
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Matthea E Massion
Leon
Antisenry
Chr
Wag the Kane
Christ
Calvary
Canada Probes Graft Sale Charge by Official
Ottawa witnesses a parliamentary committee session as investigations into graft sale allegations unfold amid political scrutiny in Ottawa. The inquiry centers on officials facing graft claims and potential misuse of public funds.
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Canada
Germans Halted Russians At Bay In New Fronts
Reports from London say German and Russian forces clash as battles rage across the Caucasus and near the Baltic. The steamer Regin was sunk near Dover after a mine or torpedo strike, with twenty crew saved. Reports mention ongoing heavy fighting and counterattacks with significant losses on both sides.
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London
Regin
Tyne
Bordeaux
Phtrook
Caucasus
Oruk
Gurley Wins City Contract Despite Blurred OCR Names
An OCR fragment lists contractor bids for a city contract with firms such as Energes Bo, White Co., Christie, and Jett Gros. pth Coy and others show amounts ranging from about 3,260 to 10,300 dollars, but the text is garbled.
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Smith
A Gorey
H. Ee
Ae Ng & Peers & Son
White Me Co
Jett Gros
Pth Coy
Christie
Spain Extends War Preparations With Aircraft Purchase
New York report states Spain authorized buying about twelve army planes and related machinery worth over a specified amount. Spanish engineer Henry Moos, stationed in Naples, says Moos was appointed as agent to arrange the purchase. Spain, though not at war, is strengthening its defense.
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New York
Spain
Tas
Henry
Moos
Jon
Finland
Naples
Moossion
Coun
Heavy Snow Slams West Kansas and Oklahoma
A severe winter storm dumps heavy wet snow across parts of Kansas Oklahoma and western regions. Wires and poles are toppled by high winds disrupting telephone telegraph and TV service. Crews report about twelve inches of snow with widespread outages and damaged infrastructure.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
BE South
Weather Bureau
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