Supreme Court to hear cases of two Etowah County inmates
Special to The Item reports a transcript has been filed with the Alabama supreme court for Jay Smith awaiting appeal after a May hang decision for the murder of Patrolman William A. Patterson in Alabama City. Also filed is Marx Smith’s case, serving 40 years for murdering his brother in law Turner Lewis in Alabama City amid domestic strife. The seventh division including several counties will be heard next week.
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Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
Jay Smith
Etowah County
William A. Patterson
Alabama
Smith
Marx Smith
Etowah
Turner Lewis
Alabama City
Court of Appeals
Calhoun
Cherokee
Clay
Cleburne
de Kalb
Randolph
Shelby
St. Clair
Talladega
Alabama Centenary Exposition Fund Plan
A tax increase of about 1 and 4 mill for five years is proposed to fund Alabama’s centennial exposition and the 1919 state entry celebration. The idea comes from the Montgomery Business Men's League and the centennial committee. Governor O Neal will defer to the general committee which meets in February to decide on submitting the plan to the legislature.
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Ala
Alabama
Montgomery Business’s League
O'Neal
Business Men’s League
Baldwin Farmers Will Accept Aid From Grain Exchanges
Baldwin County Agricultural Society in Alabama will accept a $1,000 grant from the Association of Grain Exchanges of Chicago for crop improvement work. The society has raised an equal amount, with few minor papers left before funding is matched. The program will run for several years to identify suitable crops and varieties for the county and adapting to local conditions.
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Bay Minette
Ala
Baldwin County Agricultural Society
Association of Grain Exchanges of
Chicago
Alabama National Guard to be inspected on listed dates
Adjutant General J. B. Sculy announced the annual Alabama National Guard inspections with infantry visits in multiple cities from January 27 to March 14 including Mobile February 13 14 and Montgomery March 12 14. Artillery and medical corps follow in March and April with Birmingham Montgomery Anniston and other towns set for the rounds.
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Montgomery
Ala
J. B. Sculy
Alabama National Guard
Infantry
Dothan
Headland
Enterprise
Ozark
Troy
Fort Deposit
Greenville
Andalusia
Geneva
Evergreen
Brewton
Atmore
Mobile
Monroeville
Selma
Birmingham
East Lake
Woodlawn
Decatur
Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Sylacauga
Alexander City
Opelike
Tuskegee
Tallassee
Eufaula
Strike Threatened on Atlantic Coast Line
Blacksmiths and boilermakers in Montgomery Alabama employed by the Atlantic Coast Line threaten to strike tomorrow over wage demands. They seek a two cent per hour increase and may walk out if the railroad denies the proposed stipend.
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Montgomery
Ala
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Youthful couple wed in Bay Minette underage union
In Bay Minette Alabama on January 10 a very youthful couple tied the knot by Judge J H Smith. The groom Loyal T Mothershead of Dyas is 17 and the bride Alma Pate of Morriston is 15. Since both were underage parental consent was required and obtained.
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Bay Minette
Ala
T. Mothershead
Dyas
Alma
Pate
Morriston
J. H. Smith
Humane Society aims to regulate work of horses in Gulfport
Dr. D. B. Taylor and Gulfport Humane Society ladies plan a petition to the city commissioners proposing regulations on stock handling and horse care. The draft includes limits on horse work hours and loads, plus care standards for ill animals. Citizens report horses working 20 to 24 hours daily, with some abandoned and uncontrolled by owners. Police care for one such horse lacking a finder.
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Gulfport, Miss
Taylor
Gulfport Humane Society
Parson Patison Plea For Release From Ten Year Sentence
In Montgomery Alabama January 10 relatives of a girl plead for the release of Leonard Patison 25 Shelby county who is serving ten years at Flat Top mine for an alleged assault on Miss Clara Brasher sister in law and niece of Coroner B L Brasher Jefferson county The coroner and the Flat Top chaplain urged the governor to free him stating the charge was baseless and the girl now admits she was pressured by her half brother The convict’s religious life and the nickname The Parson are noted with belief at Flat Top no one there thinks him guilty
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Montgomery
Ala
Leonard Pattgson
Shelby County
Flat Top Mine
Clara Brasher
B. L. Brasher
Jefferson County
Brasher
Flat Top
Patison
Thirteen Tigers to Face Gulfport Juries
Gulfport Mississippi reports a court week with thirteen liquor-law cases set for trial during the special term. The regular criminal term begins Monday January 13 with a full docket. Jailor King reports twenty eight prisoners including seven white men and two charged with murder.
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Gulfport
Mias
King
Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound Promoted as Diabetes Cure
An advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a kidney and bladder remedy that cures diabetes by reducing sugar in urine. It urges avoidance of sugar and starches, claims rapid results, and promises relief from symptoms like backache, dizziness, and vision spots.
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van Antwery Drug Corp
Stuart
Lauderdale Accepts Federal Aid for Post Road
Lauderdale County commissioners pledged 20000 dollars to secure a post aid road in Alabama as part of a federal plan to improve fifty miles and create a post aid highway. State Highway Engineer W S Keller said other counties may still compete for the road.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Lauderdale
W. S. Keller
Two New Trains Added to West Point Route
West Point Route will run two new passenger trains between Montgomery and West Point Georgia starting February 2 to relieve local service on trains 35 and 36. One departs West Point 5 45 a m arrives Montgomery 8 30 a m. the other departs Montgomery 4 35 p m arrives West Point 7 35 p m. Both stop locally, potentially shortening times for trains 35 and 36 between New Orleans and New York.
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Montgomery
Ala
West Point
New Orleans
New York
Mobile Girl Injured by Auto in Montgomery
Mary Frances Cloud a Mobile girl visiting relatives on Clayton street was struck on South Perry street and injured. She suffered a broken leg and severe cuts but is not expected to die. The car belonged to Dr. Charles A. Thigpen. a negro driver was arrested claiming the child veered onto the street.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mary Frances Cloud
Mobile
Clayton Street
South Perry Street
Charles A. Thigpen
Perry Street
Vacant Lot Listings in City Streets and Prices
A series of city vacant lots are offered for sale with detailed addresses and sizes. Properties include multiple lots on Pine Street 471 2x150, Dauphin and Tacon Streets 125x160 priced at 950, and several on Semmes Avenue Hamilton Street 50x150 each. Additional plots on Monroe Stocking Street 509x147 Montgomery Marine Street 55x106 Old Shell Road near Gilbert Street priced 400 each, Congress Calhoun Street 50x150, and Government Street Heights one square from Government Street priced 250.
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Old Shell Road
Gilbert St
Cures a Cold in One Day and Grip in Two Days Ad
An old ad proclaims LAXATIVE BROMO QUININDE with claims to cure a cold in one day and grip in two days. It directs readers to look for the signature of E. W. Grove and lists the price as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
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Agricultural Society
Medical, Department and Hospital Corps
Atlantic Coast Line
Gov, O'Neal
Tigers
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J. T. Adams, M. D
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Dr. Adams
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W. Pine St
State
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Semmes Ave
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Government St. Heights
Government St
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Ballweg
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Dearborn
Conception
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Delaware
New Jersey
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Hall
Bath
M. J. Vickers & Son
Yuille
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A. N. Maumenee Optometrist
Optician
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East Marine St
Morrill & Lyons
Title Insurance CO
Thames & Batre Insurance
W. H. Cooper
Bell Phone
Hom Phost
United Fruit CO
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Solon
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Panama
Barrios
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Colon
Pacific Coast
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Honduras
Mobile, Ala
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Burke
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Brick & Coal CO
ST. Francis Bell
Home
Crichton Lumber Co
OUR Bon Secour Oysters
Southern Hotel Buffet
E. Cor
Harry Horlock
Prop
B. Luscher & Son
Dauphin St
F. C. Horton
van An
Antwerp
Als
China
C. S. Partridge Hardware CO
Dr.Brown
Gee
Dr. Brown
Anys Tea
Peoples Bank Obil
Henrie
State of
Royal and Canal Home
L. C. Fry
L. D. Batre
W. Pres
E.F. Ladd
G. A. Michael
Merchant’s Bank
Mobile, Alabama
Louis Forchheimer
J. C. Bush
L.D. Batre
M. Walsh
Ertala
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Ass Streets
Windsor Cafe
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