Taft pokes fun at Republicans in fiery speech
Former president Taft addressed a crowd in Hington on Friday as part of the American Association meeting. He urged Congress to authorize a supreme court reform plan governing federal court rules and procedures. He warned against recalling judges and favored appointive lists from the interstate commerce commission.
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Miss Crosman Shines in The Tongues of Men at Local Stage
Miss Crosman delivers a high-spirited performance in The Tongues of Men, showing versatility beyond The Real Thing. The play, a witty comedy with polished lines, features strong supporting roles and a bright cast that highlights Crosman’s dramatic range and stage presence.
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Edward Childs
Jess Carpenter
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Edward Lee
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Friz Gilmore
Fanshaw
Florence Fot- la
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Cresman
Mrs Thaw at Lyric Today Draws Big Crowd
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw headlines the Lyric for a matinee and night show. The drawing card is expected to attract full houses with a special train bringing the company for the performances. Matinee at 3 p m and night show scheduled.
Traffic in Souls at Nat Shorigata Theatre
Local readers are invited to view a special Sunday showing of Traffic in Souls at the Nat Shorigata Theatre with matinee and evening performances. The event draws interest from Mobilians and promises dramatic scenes in a standalone presentation.
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Evelyn Thaw challenges critics to interview in Mobile show
Evelyn Thaw defends her vaudeville production in Mobile, saying critics should see the show firsthand. She notes ministers who criticized her later apologized and argues opposition was driven by her ex-husband Harry Thaw’s enemies.
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Keith and Orpheum Vaudeville at Lyric Theatre Opens
Vaudeville season at the Lyric Theatre starts Monday with three days of high class acts and a matinee daily. The program features Maude Lambert and Ernest Ball and Charlotte Parry’s company in a Frank Lyproten sketch. Seven big acts will fill the evening.
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Baseball Talks Signal Possible Working Pact Between Leagues
Reports from Chicago say the Federal League and the American Association may avoid conflicts by aligning schedules in Kansas City and Indianapolis. Association president Chivington denied any agreement though leaders like Weeghman and Cantillon claimed momentum toward a nonwar pact. The Federals wait on player lists and a training plan centers on Buffalo and Danville as a training ground is chosen.
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General Chao Ping-Chun Victim of Assassin
Gen Chao Ping-Chun military governor of Chi Lai and former premier under Yuan Shi Kai died after suspected poisoning. The native of Henan was among Yuan’s staunch supporters and once served as police prefect at S latgrae.
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Belief in Second Coming Emphasized at Conference
At a Chicago conference of the International Prophets, Rev. M. Russell outlined core Christian tenets including the deity of Christ, salvation by grace, regeneration by the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit’s personality, the Great Commission, and eternal heaven or punishment. Haebelein praised Jonah as central to the Bible, arguing removal would ruin scripture.
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Postoffice Appropriation Bill Ahead in Senate Vote
Washington February 28 The Senate again considered the post office appropriation bill with predictions it would pass before adjournment. Attempts to amend to restrict the postmaster general’s authority over parcel post weights zones or services were rejected. the measure had already passed the House.
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Arraignment of Car Theft Ring Includes Juvenile
Five men Walter Catlin Eugene Johnson Andrew Williams William Gross Robert Ward and Robert Steele were arraigned on charges of breaking into refrigerators cars and stealing goods from Swift and Co. Recorder Molington bound them over to the jury under 1000 bonds. A 14 year old with the same offense was sent to the juvenile officer. Others in the case were held for lack of evidence. Walter and Marie Williams were freed after it was learned they did not know the goods were stolen. One gang member Frank McGinnis was killed by officers while escaping and Raymond Payton was shot and is hospitalized in serious condition.
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Terre Haute Doctor Testifies in Election Fraud Case
Dr E T Zaring testified in the Willem Huffman trial about marking 15 to 158 ballots the night before the last city election. He said the act occurred at Grover Smith s home and named James Harris Grover Smith and Sidney Onyett as participants. Harris Smith and Onyett are believed to have turned state s evidence and all are indicted in the case with Mayor Donn Roberts and others.
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Willem Huffman
Donn Roberts
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James Harris
Grover Smith
Sidney Onyett
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Four Alabama Cities to Get Marine Stations
Captain Thomas F. Lyons announces the opening of twelve marine stations on March 1 in Rome and Columbus Georgia Montgomery Florence Tuscaloosa and Selma Alabama Meridian Jacksonville and Greenville Mississippi Jackson Cleveland and Johnson City Tennessee. The action follows a conference in Atlanta between Major A. S. McEimore and Major W. M. McKelvey.
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Chicago
Trusty on Errand Commits New Thefts
Willie Johnson, a Black man, was sentenced to nine months hard labor after being made a trusty and sent on an errand. He had eight months in jail for petit larceny and, within half an hour of release, stole a bicycle from the Y M C A rear and a bolt of cloth from a Dauphin street shop.
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Governor Vetoes Medical School Inspection Bill
In Colu, February 28, Governor Bleasé vetoed a bill for medical inspection of children in public schools. He called the measure geous and unnecessary, stating it would lead to eternal oblivion and accused supporters of overreach.
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