End of Day Funeral for Judge Williams in Mobile
The Mobile community gathers for the funeral of Judge Price Williams Jr longtime probate court judge. Services begin at 5 PM at St Annette and at St Monica Catholic Church with Very Rev Gardiner Tucker officiating. A Montgomery caisson bears the body to Magnolia Cemetery with taps and a battery volley in honor.
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Price Williams, Jr
Magnolia Cemetery
Semmes Camp
Michael T. Judge
Alabama
St. Annetteet
St. Monicopal Church
Dearborn Dyke Streets
Diner C. Tucker
Episcopal Diocese of
New Orleans Dope Ring Busted From Birmingham Plot
New Orleans police arrested William J Bailey on a drug plot involving shipments from Birmingham. A small quantity of cocaine was seized from Bailey and another package was found in an express parcel addressed to an unknown recipient. Police say the drug came from the Third Ave Birmingham firm as part of a Birmingham to New Orleans racketeering scheme. The investigation continues as officers seek the addressee of the second package.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Birmingham
William J. Bailey
Bailey
Express
Third Ue
Third Avenue
Twenty -Fourth Street
Birmingam
Southern Amateurs Lose Their Supremacy in Wrestling Meet
National four wrestling champions challenged Southern title holders at the Young Men's Gymnasium. CerI Johnson of York Athletic Club defeated Harry of the Southern Welter Club, and the middleweight bout also went to a points decision, signaling a shift in supremacy.
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Associated Press
Worleans
Cerl Johnson
York
Athletic Club
Harry
Southern Welterork
Eee Club
Sah Fo
Carnival crowds disperse after extended southern tour
Large numbers who left for festivities in New Orleans, Pensacola and nearby areas have returned home from the March events. Attendance across the different gatherings varied as travelers headed back, ending a season of midwinter celebration.
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New Orleans
Pensacola
British secretary of state backs US Mexico intervention stance
Francis Dyke-Ackland speaking in the House of Commons said the British attitude on Mexico policy favors direct US intervention. The discussion followed the killing of British subject William S. Benton by General Villa.
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Great Britain
United States
Mexico
Francis Dyke-Ackland
House of Commons
William S. Benton
Villa
Young Engineer Uses Fake Rich Identity In Chicago Society
Franklin Oliver, 24, who posed as Joseph D. Oliver Jr of South Bend, says he enjoyed seven months of Chicago society while working as an electrical engineer earning 106 dollars a month. He bought a $16,000 yacht on his notes and ran up about 300 dollars in debt after lavish dinners and club memberships.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Franklin Oliver
Oliver
South Bend
Young Oliver
Northside
St. Joseph
Mich
David L. Frank
Second Mountaineer Shot From Ambush In Week
Chattanooga Tennessee February 25 United States deputy marshals reported Joe McCully a mountaineer was shot and killed near Ath ens Tennessee the second such feud related ambush in a week Robert Borin son of a man alleged to have fed revenue officers to a moonshine still was killed nearby Emory Ramey owner of the still was wounded but later released after ambush shots were fired following Borin s discovery
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
United States
Athens
Joe McCully
Robert Borin
Emory Ramey
Borin
Conductor Convicted in Tramp's Death at Lancaster
Harry French of La Crosse, a Chicago Burlington and Quincy conductor, was convicted of manslaughter in Lancaster Wisconsin for killing Edward Murphy, a tramp, who was thrown from his train. The verdict carries a penalty of two to four years in prison.
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Lancaster
Wis
Harry French
la Crosse
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Edward Murphy
French
British Consul Quietly Pursues Benton Case in El Paso
British consul Charles Arthur Perceval in El Paso continues a quiet investigation into the death of William S. Benton. He pursues inquiries without American consular help, though George C. Carothers and Thomas Edwards offered assistance if requested. Mrs. Benton visited the consul following the slain man’s death.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Charles Arthur Perceval
Galveston
William S. Benton
George C. Carothers
State Department
Washington
Thomas Edwards
Juarez
Mr. Perceval
Hugh L
Inquiry expands into Vergara kidnapping and Benton death
Washington reports Captain Sanders of the Texas Rangers says Clemente Vergara was kidnapped and shot by federal troops under Huerta, while a separate Benton death inquiry proceeds from Juarez to Chihuahua with Villa’s train bearing English and U.S. delegates. Carranza may press for body surrender as U.S. seeks medical confirmation and extradition contacts.
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Washington
Sanders
Texas Rangers
Clemente Vergara
Huerta
Garrett
Benton
Juarez
Chihuahua
Villa
England
United States
Letcher
Carranza
Catranza
Colquitt
Texas
Mexico
Vergara
Opium Outfit Seized in Raid on St Francis Street
Police say a complete opium smoking set was found in a negro house on St Francis Street during a raid Tuesday evening. Ten men arrested were charged as dangerous and suspicious characters and discharged. The outfit was confiscated.
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Crenshaw
Dean
Curry
Phillips
St. Francis Street
Recorder’s Court
Citizens Bank and Trust Company Organized in Thomaston
A new bank named Citizens' Bank and Trust Company is organized in Thomaston Alabama with authorized capital of 25000 and paid in capital 15000. Clarence Pritchett formerly in the ape business at Jackson will head the bank, with most stock held by local residents. Thomaston has lacked banking for forty years.
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Thomaston
Ala
Citizens’ Bank& Trust Company
Clarence Pritchett
Jackson
Thieves in Pool Room Rob the Light Meters
A pool room operated by Bob Thomas on Lipscomb and Joachim streets was broken into and the gas and electric meters robbed. Police report filed at headquarters.
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Bob Thomas
Lipscomb and
Joachim Streets
Police Headquart
Evidence Grows on Murder Hearings After Vergara Slaying
Reports from Laredo Texas indicate increased investigations into the death of rancher Clemente Vergara. Federals, Mexican figures, and relatives seek details amid claims of wrongful execution and possible desecration, with authorities pressing for burial and full inquiry.
Tennessee Supreme Court invalidates interstate liquor bill
The Tennessee supreme court today held invalid the interstate liquor shipping bill passed by the last legislature. It limited shipments to one gallon for personal use and required the carrier to furnish the county clerk with a record of every shipment.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Supreme Court
Fair Will Show South Producer of Staple Crops
An article argues for showcasing Southern cut-over pine lands to grow staple crops like corn and cattle. It urges a large fair and winter exposition to demonstrate soil potential to Northern visitors and stimulate global demand for U.S. staple foods.
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United States
Ghia
Chicago to Open New Juvenile Court for Boys
The Associated Press reports Chicago will establish a new juvenile court for boys aged between 7 and 21 facing charges such as murder or treason. Judges will hear cases swiftly, with trials held in a municipal court and the entire title of the boy to the court noted for speedy disposition.
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Associated Préss
Chicago
Anna
Saath Ieeesaa
Eld
Mrs Frank Denounces Atlanta Murder Conviction
Mrs. Frank issues a statement defending Leo M Frank in the Mary Phagan murder case. She condemns recent anti Semitic protests and claims a conspiracy aims to condemn those responsible.
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Atlanta
Avenes
Leo
M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Frank
Bilis
Turkish Airmen Die in Flight from Constantinople to Egypt
Fethy Bey and Sadik Bey, young officers in the Turkish military aviation corps, were killed while attempting a flight from Constantinople to Alexandria. The aeroplane broke down midair after leaving Damascus for Jerusalem and the two aviators fell with it.
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Constantinople
Fethy Bey
Sadik Bey
Turkish Military Aviation Corps
Alex
Andria
Egypt
Damascus
Jerusalem
Trial resumes in Lacy theft case with disputed counts
In Montgomery on February 28 Theodore Lacy former state clerk faces charges of embezzling about ten thousand dollars as his defense seeks to force the state to elect specific counts. Judge Brown rules on motions as testimony proceeds and delays final ruling.
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Montgomery, Atay
Theodore Lacy
cbmVict
Ting
Brown
Lacy
Inkmedia
Strighan
Lacey
Mrs Buffum Sentenced to Die by Electric Chair
Mercy recommended by the jury but ignored by the court as Mrs Buffum is condemned for the poisoning death of her husband in Little Valley New York. The verdict ends a five hour deliberation after a trial that revealed a mother's grief and a family shattered by loss.
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Buffum
MERCY
Associated Press
Little. Valley
Wills Buttum
Here
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Sonia Bena
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U. S
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Laredo
Huerta Povernmaere Pro
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Alvarez
Hidalgo
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Apolonio Rodriguez
Tennessee
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