Becker May Not Again Be Tried On Murder Charge
Former police lieutenant Charles Becker, convicted of instigating gambler Rosenthal's murder, remains in Sing Sing death house awaiting remittitur. Four gunmen, including "Dago Frank" Jofici and "Gyp the Blood" Horowitz, face possible execution next month absent clemency. Becker’s first thought on court action was for his wife, while his attorney and supporters expect he may not be retried.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles Becker
Rosenthal
Sing Sing
John A
Becker
Court of Appeals
Tomor- Becker
Tombs
Dago Frank
Jofici
Gyp
Horrowitz
Louie” Rosenberg
Whitey” Lewis
Whitman
Sam ‘Schepps
Jack” Rose
Bridgie” Webber
Harry” Wallon
Rose
Webber
Wallon
Freelg Ee
Péare
Warden Clancy
Rose, Vailen
Schepps
Gie Webber
Capitol Watchmen Bound and Gagged by Yeggmen
Two Des Moines state house watchmen were bound and gagged as assailants attempted to dynamite the state treasurer’s vault. The burglars fled with $5 from a cash drawer after separate explosions in the capitol building. A third watchman was reportedly injured, and investigators describe the scene as chaotic with the vault door damaged.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
State Treasurer's Office
State House
Capitol
Dipping Vat Attracts Attention At Mobile Fair
The Mobile Fair will feature a dipping vat operated by the U S Bureau of Animal Industry to educate visitors about tick infestation. Experts will explain why tick infestations make milk unsafe and why beef from infested cattle is undesirable, as the Central Committee urges reading the fair story.
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Bureau of Animal Industry of the
United States
Movile
Illinois Women Endorsed for Office at Polls
Chicago date Feb 25 report shows low turnout among Illinois women in first suffrage election under the new law. Chicago sent 47 529 votes about 30 percent of 158 524 qualified. Galesburg led with nearly half the total vote in a local contest.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
Galesburg
Springfield
Quincy
Peoria
Bloomington
Municipal Voters’ League
Montgomery Shriners Charter Special Train to Imperial Council
Alcazar Temple Shriners of Montgomery charter a six car Pullman train for the Imperial Council meeting in Atlanta. The train departs Montgomery May 11 at 12 45 PM and arrives Atlanta 5 05 PM, carrying 400 to 500 Shriners from Montgomery and nearby towns.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alcazar Temple
Imperial Council
Atlanta
State Pension Board Called by Ferguson
General Fred S. Ferguson has called a meeting of the state pension board for March 9 to formulate a report on investigations of pension rolls in several counties. Since the last meeting, work is complete in nine counties and the report will be submitted to Governor O Nea l. Board members include General Ferguson Capt John C Webb and Dr M L Wood.
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Montgomery
Ala
Fred S. Ferguson
State Pension Board
O'Neal
Ferguson
John C. Webb
Demopolis
M.L. Wood
Louisianian In Sleeper Touched for Money and Gems
Dr. A P Filliastre reported to police that while in a sleeping car a window screen was cut and he was robbed of 1300 in motley and jewelry. He suspects the thief boarded near Addis Louisiana where the train paused briefly on the way home from New Orleans.
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New Roads
A.P. Filliastre
One Hundred Autos Lost in Essex Garage Fire
A three story Essex garage on Broad Street in Lynn suffered a fire destroying one hundred cars with an estimated loss of 300000. Firemen were seriously burned in the blast from the explosion.
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Lynn
Mass
Essex Garage
Broad Street
Stephen Bens
Snow Stages Southeast as Freezing Cold Maintains Sweep
A Southeast snowstorm blankets Georgia and parts of the Gulf States, with New Orleans and Mobile reporting their first snowfall in over a decade. Georgia towns record 2 to 3 inches, Macon and surrounding areas exceed 3 inches, while Charleston, Atlanta, and Savannah see flurries as cold air and a Gulf disturbance drive subfreezing temps and disrupted traffic.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gulf of Mexico
Weather Bureau
Gulf
South Atlantic States
Atlanta
Georgia
Gulf States
New Orleans
Mobile
Columbus
Savannah
Macon
Birmingham
Alabama
Charleston
D. C
North Georgia
South Carolina
Gulf Points
Columbia
U S. C
Carolina
Nashville
Tenn
Two Inches Snow Sweeps Savannah in Twenty Years
Savannah reports two inches of snow marking the first such snowfall in nearly twenty years. Macon meanwhile records three inches with ongoing snowfall and a temperature of 30 degrees.
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Macon
First Snow in Fifteen Years Hits Columbus
Two inches of snow fell in Columbus Georgia early today marking the first substantial snowfall in fifteen years. The light storm disrupted morning routines but left streets and rooftops lightly dusted with white.
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Columbus
Light snow falls in New Orleans for first time since 1903
New Orleans reports a light snow today for the first time since 1903. The temperature was 32 degrees and the flurries melted quickly as they fell.
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New
Ohio Suffers Cold Start With Frigid Temps
Columbus reports from February 25 describe temperatures from zero to 18 below with a cold clear dawn. Weather bureau forecasts fair weather and rising temperatures thereafter.
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Ohio
Columbus
The
Weather Bureau
Record Cold Grips Western Pennsylvania
Weather bureau thermometers show zero or below across western Pennsylvania early today. Pittsburg records one below, Freeport 14 below, Parker 22 below, and no relief is expected in the near term.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Weather Bureau
Freeport
Allegheny River
Parker
Government River
Unusual Snow Report Across Mississippi and Louisiana
Snow fell over much of Mississippi and parts of Louisiana on February 25, with New Orleans seeing cold, sleet on the gulf coast. Laurel logged six inches, Meridian three inches, Natchez a thin coating, and many businesses closed as residents woke to the sight.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
Louisiana
Gulf Coast
Laurel Miss
Meridian
Natchez
Dourt
Gubernatorial Plumb Appoints Shelby Jury Commissioner
Montgomery Ala Feb 25 Governor O Neal names S E Elliot of Harpersville to Shelby county jury commission. The appointment expands county oversight of juror selection and court service.
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Montgomerry
Ala
O’neal
E. Elliot
Harpersville
Shelby ‘County
Rehearing Denied in Leo Frank Case
The Georgia Supreme Court refused to grant a new trial for Leo M. Frank, condemned for the Mary Phagan murder. Justices Fish and Beck dissented last week but joined in today’s unanimous denial. An extraordinary motion for a new trial may follow in the superior court, while Conley seeks another trial for his client. Frank received the ruling calmly as his death sentence remains in doubt amid appeals.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Supreme Court of Georgia Today
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Fish
Beck
Conley
Frank
Supreme Court
Rancher Vergara Reported Hanged by Mexican Federals
Official confirmation says Clem Enrique Vergara, American citizen and Texas rancher from Webb County, was hanged near Hidalgo, Mexico. His body reportedly remains on a road three miles from Hidalgo as U S Consul Garrett travels to the scene. Vergara faced horse theft tensions with Mexican authorities and a Texas ranger ambush.
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Clemente Vergara
Webb County
Texas
Associated Press
Laredo
Tex
Hidalgo
Mex
United States
Garrett
Nuevo, Laredo
Vergara
Nuevo Laredo
Rio Grande
Palafox
Texas Rangers
Mexico
Federal
Maas
Monterey
Nevada divorce law under test in Reno Supreme Court
Proceedings to test the constitutionality of Nevada's twelve months residence divorce law were begun in Carson City when a writ of mandate was sought to compel Judge Moran in Washoe County to show cause why he should not accept jurisdiction in a seven months residence case. An early hearing is expected.
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Associated Press
Reno
Nex
Nevada
Supreme Court
Carson City
Moran
Washoe County
Two New Champs With Sabre and Foil Named
Two junior championships of the Amateur Fencers League of America were decided at the Fencers Club of New York. Steddeford Pitt, former Columbia champion and junior foils champion, tied with Dr. L. W. Cairns of the same club to win the foil event. J. B. B. Parker captured the junior sabre championship.
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Associated Press
New York
Amateur
State Highway Engineer Keller to Speak in Tennessee
State Highway Engineer W. S. Keller left Montgomery for Knoxville to address two gatherings at the University of Tennessee. He will discuss False Ideas of Road Construction and Maintenance and State Aid to Road Construction.
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Montgomery
Ala
Keller
Knoxville
University of Tennessee
Aged Woman Cremated as Fire Ravages Home
A 75 year old woman Mrs Caroline Updike died in a house fire at Fayette Rochester Feb 24. Three others escaped in night clothes and walked barefoot a mile to a neighbor in 16 below zero weather and remain in critical condition from exposure.
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Rochester
N. Y
Caroline Updike
Fayette
Demand for the Body of Benton Puts Pressure on Carranza
In Juarez a demand for the body of Benton prompts questions of personal investigation. Villa-Takes action to shape future procedure as British subject seeks viewing rights. Rebels offer relatives and government representatives access but the move is deemed insufficient. Washington debate centers on American prerogative to send troops and secure the remains if needed. From Galveston to El Paso, the push gathers data.
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Juarez
Villa
Galveston
el Paso
General Villa
Benton
Maxico
Perceval
Veston
General Scott
Associated Press
Washington
Jean
Francisco Villa
Letcher
Carranza
Kenton
Embezzlement Charge Against Lacy Heard in Alabama Trial
The Alabama case against Theo Lacy centers on an indictment alleging the embezzlement of about $50,000 of state funds. Judge Armstead Brown overruled demurrers and ordered evidence, with Lacy pleading not guilty and jurors sworn for the trial.
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Montgomery
Ala
Theo
Lacy
Armstead Brown
Evi Eee
State Board of Convict Inspectors
Brown
Geo. W. Cook
William C. Davis
L. A. Dickey
Julius Gabriel
Alonzo O. Griffin
Samuel EB. Hobbis
William D. Lowery
John ©. McPherson
Theo Lacy
Mardi Gras Arrests Rise in Mobile Chiefs Call It The Most Orderly
Police report 131 arrests from Monday 7 am to Wednesday 7 am, up from 107 last year. Officials credit higher crowd size for the increase, not new disorder, and call this Mardi Gras the most orderly in Mobile’s history.
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Mobille
Thief Takes $17 From Mason & Mason Manager
P A Nelson, manager of Mason and Mason Tailoring Co., was robbed of a pocketbook containing $17 at Dauphin. The incident details are sparse but local police are investigating the theft and reviewing nearby surveillance and witnesses.
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P. A. Nelson
Mason & Mason Tailoring Co
Dauphin
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