Escape From 18 Peninsula Jail Sends Sheriff On Hunt
Sheriff Holcombe vows to recapture prisoner after an attempted night-time escape from the county jail. A jailer reported a possible visitor and a man seen in the alley near Church Street. The inmate reportedly cut through bars using a hack saw and steel saws, leaving a 12 inch gap as evidence of the breakout plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Ron
Robert Vaw Wilson
Jahli
Church Street
Wil
Wilson
Holcombe
Viser
Community Notice and Meeting Announcements in Grove
A 7:30 p m meeting in Grove, Ala to view Ey oats Mason. Mobile lodge delegation will attend. Mrs George L Lambeth to Birmingham for her mother’s illness. Union Tent No 29 Macabees sets committees for a Friday belt in Odd Fellows Hall January 19 with chairs, floor, entertainment, refreshment and music groups listed. ball opened by T Lee Crabtree. Leonardo of Tillman, La visits his brother William E.
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A. F
Nola
James Ay
Grove
Ala
George L. Lambeth
Birmingham
Union
The
Maccabees
Odd Fellows Hall
Julius C. Facie
Walter J. Smith
Charlies Williams
Glen Burdett
Mark D. i
Charles Hill
Oscar Norwood
Herbertens
Tana Hartley
Ae J. Gilmore
Brownlee
Wene J. Park
Stewart
Oh Gee
Fe Smith
T. ‘He. Kelly
Qoor
Walferth
Charles Williams
Thomas Hatfield
T. Lee Crabtree
Leonardo
Tillman
William E
Substitutes of Leather to Cut High Cost of Shoes
New York January 17. The Nation Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Association adopts a report urging the use of substitutes to cut leather costs. Rubber and fibre soles and a new paper composition for vers are highlighted. Colored cloth tops are to be popularized to save leather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nation
Boot and Shoe Manufacturers’ Association
German Raider Wrecks Havoc on Allied Shipping
The German raider Voltaire attacked off the Brazilian coast near Pernambuco. The Voltaire left Liverpool November 23 for New York and was not heard from again. It is described as a ship with armed torpedo tubes, a black funnel, and two masts. Also noted: the White Star freighter Georgie sailed from Philadelphia December 2 for Liverpool, with destruction previously expected for similar ships. The Georgie was 10,077 gross tons, 557 feet long, and built in 1895.
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Norfolk
Liancoas
Pernambuco
Essage
Deersee
Apa Garman_xaenelas
Voltaire
Geogia
Liverpool
Newk
Glasgow
Liverpool, Brazil and River Plate Steam Navigation Company
White Star
Georgie
Philadelphia
Various Ocean Steamers and Vessels Noted in December Movements
The report lists multiple ships with tonnage lengths and build years, including The Dramatist 5,421 tons gross 410 feet built Glasgow 1913 sailing Seattle November 9 San Francisco November 18 arriving Colon December 3 St Lucia December 10. Other vessels named include Royal Mail Steam Packet ships, Netherbyhall Hall line London, King George from Philadelphia to Manchester, Mount Temple Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Asnieres French bark, Nantes French bark, St Theodore captured British steamship, Yarrowdale Glasgow.
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Glasgow
Seattle
San Francisco
Colon
St. Lucia
Radnorshire
Royal Mail
Sunderland
Newcastle
Hall Line
London
India
Cuba
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Manchester
Mount Temple
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway Company of London
Havre
Bahia Blanca
Pauillac
Nantes
Rouen
Iquique
Chile
Liverpool
Norfolk
Savona
Italy
Yarrowdale
New York
Jury Chosen for Spannell Murder Trial in Texas
Nine jurors selected in San Angelo for the murder trial of Harry J. Spannell, former Baylor College music instructor, charged in the deaths of his wife Crystal Spannell and Lieut. C. M. Butler near Alpine on July 20. About 100 witnesses have been summoned as the case proceeds.
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Associated Press
San Angelo
Tex
Harry J. Spannell
Baylor College
C. M. Butler
Sixth United States Cavalry
Spaniel
Alpine
Texas
Butler
Spannell
Waco
Crystal Holland
John Holland
Holland Hotel
Colonel Butler Arrives With Troops
Lieutenant-Colonel Butler arrived with cavalry on the border and made his headquarters at the Holland Hotel in Alpine. He befriended Mr. Ingury Spannell, and after Spannell invited him for a ride, a deadly shooting occurred near the hotel. Mrs. Spannell died shortly after, Butler was exonerated by a board of inquiry.
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Butler
Sey
Alpine
Holland Hotel
Ingury Spannell
Spannell
Spannel
Army
Calvert
Mathew Butler
South Carolina
United States
Nashville
Tenn
Germany Seeks No Peace Terms as War Push Intensifies
The German government appears to double down on energetic war prosecution. Dr Alfred Zimmermann told the Associated Press that any terms are out of the question and no peace program will be announced for Belgium or western front areas. Public sentiment supports continued war effort amid speculation on possible Polish influence.
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Germany
Alfred Zimmermann
Associated ‘Press
Belgium
France
Ior
Western Front
Poland
Alsace
Lorraine
West Bank of the Rhine
Prussia
Submarine Warfare Debate and Prize Rules Tension
Discussion centers on potential harsher submarine warfare against Britain and a stricter prize rules regime. Interest groups push for confiscation of contraband from neutral ships and compulsory examinations at British ports, with neutral vessels judged as prizes if found carrying contraband.
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Bloomersdijk
Great Britain
Wall
Falmouth
Germany
Corltramait
Germany and Turkey Sign Mutual Legal Treaties
Berlin reports several Germany Turkey treaties signed at the foreign office. The agreements cover consular service mutual legal aid and civil affairs plus residence rights. Notes exchanged promise future commerce treaty and replace capitulations with reciprocity and equal rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
Germany
Turkey
Foreign Office
Lines announce raises in rates from New York port
New York Jan 17 British steamship lines and the American line part of the International Mercantile Marine Company announced passenger rate increases. First class tickets rise by 150 dollars, second class by 5 dollars, steerage by 2.60 dollars on certain routes.
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New York
British Steamship Lines
American Line
International Mercantile Marine Company
Greece Accepts Allies Demands In Entirety
London reports a cable from Sir F K H Elliott that the Greek government has accepted all Allied demands. The crown prince made the decision Tuesday afternoon and Ennte ministers were informed. The release of Venezelists arrested after December 1 in Athens is expected hourly. The Times Red Cross fund has surpassed 6,000,000 pounds.
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Greece
London
F. K. H. Elliott
Athen
Entente
Athens
Times’ Red _ Cross fund
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al Pan
Twain
Apsociated Press
Dramatist
Frisco
HJ. Spannell
Alpine Hotel
Col. Butler
Colonel Butler
Peage Party
England
Unnon
National Biscuit Company
Dependability
Louisville & Nashville Railroad CO
Taylor
HOTEL
Martinique
New
York
Tesla
Ascade Ginger Ale
Selzer
Palliser’s Sons
Dauphin Stree
Rosdale-Creamery
Dauphin Street
Bell
Pure Food Fish Company
Florida Fis Coo
N.‘E. Cor
Roya and
Church
J. G Mangledo
Dr. BE
Kuhlo
Reynalds
Optical Company
Dauphin St
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