Theodore Lacy Found Guilty In State Embezzlement Case
Montgomery Alabama February 28 The former chief clerk of the convict board Theodore Lacy was found guilty at 10 40 p m of embezzling fifty thousand dollars in state funds after a day of arguments and a two hour judge's charge The trial included moments when defense and prosecution clashed over remarks by W T Seibers and a confrontation involving Captain White Stallings created a sensation with a disputed term later withdrawn Judge Brown censured the remark as improper Lacy sat unmoved through the proceedings and verdict
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Montgomery
Ala
Lacy
Convict Board
Theo. Lacy
Armstead
Brown
W. T. Seibers
Montgomery County
William Hill
Jesse F. Stalling
James G. Oakley
Stallings
Convict Department
Prank 8
White
Captain White
Mr. Stallings
To Clean Up Prison She Sets Out to Bring Reform
A reform campaign aims to overhaul prison systems with focused objectives. The description notes a determined figure advocating policy changes, organizational efforts, and advocacy for inmates. The message emphasizes accountability, improved conditions, and humane treatment within the corrections framework.
Davis reshapes Tombs Prison after secret probe
Kerine B. Davis, commissioner, ordered a reform of the Tombs prison after a secret investigation found abhorrent cell-house conditions, drug smuggling by keepers, and graft taint in food purchases and repair contracts.
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New York
Tombs
Kerine B. Davis
Ties
Davis
Edwin Pullen wins International Grand Prize in Mercer at Santa Monica
Edwin Pullen drives the Mercer to victory in the International Grand Prize on the Santa Monica course a 403 mile race. He sets a new speed record for the event and leads 35 laps at an average of 79.2 mph. American car triumph marks first Mercer win and narrows field to five at the checkered flag.
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International News Service
Los Angeles
Cal
Edwin Pullen
Mercer
Santa.Monica
Litsle
Aiso
Teddy Tetzlaff
Pullen
Guy Ball
Morman
Billy Taylor
Alco
Ralph de Patna
Huntley L. Gordon
Hissidle Mercer
Vanderbilt in Serious Condition at Home
Washington February 28 George W Vanderbilt is seriously ill at his home with no further information available. The report notes his health is a matter of concern but provides no details on cause or prognosis.
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International News
Washington
George W. Vanderbilt
China Opens Vast Field for the Financier
China offers a fertile field for investment as rail building expands. The article notes 8,300 miles of track planned, cites Standard Oil as an American financier poised to profit, and contrasts U S restraint with European government backing for railway and oil ventures in China.
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China
Washington
Wilson
Standard OS Company
Los Angeles employee killed in Santa Monica Grand Prix crash
Paul Stegal a Los Angeles automobile firm employee died after his car struck a curb and overturned during the Santa Monica Grand Prix race. His death followed a mishap on the course.
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Oetiee Ene Ok
Paul Stegal
Los Geles
Ahha GE Athe Uy
Inebriates Made to Pay Penalty in Ye Olden Times
London reports a Gloucester diocesan registry excerpt where drunks were ordered to stand in the Amende and to live soberly. They were to learn prayers and the Commandments as a form of penance.
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International News Service
London
Gloucester
Lend
Rebel Denies Right to Probe Benton Death
General Carranza sent two messages to Washington denying the U S government’s right to investigate the killing of William Benton since he was a British subject. He promises a prompt inquiry into the disappearance of American Gustav Bauch arrested at Juarez as a spy. Urgent requests for action have been sent by U S Consul Simpich.
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International News Service
Nogales
Mex
Carranza
Washington
United States
William 8. Benton
Garranza
Gustav Bauch
Juarez
Conell Simpich
Ordera
State Department
Great Britain Awaits Result of Investigation in Mexico
Washington reports a dispute over international commission personnel to view the Benton murder remains in Juarez. The United States may not send a diplomatic representative, shifting responsibility to Britain and El Paso officials. British officials await Edward Grey’s reply within hours while Huerta's government pledges inquiry into Vergara case.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
International Commission
Juarez
Reshua
Pice Anton
Patansen
Perceval
Eoward Grey
State Department
John Bassett Moore
General Bliss
Department of Justice
Benton
Foreign Office
Sir Edward Grey
Cecil Spring-Rice
Villa
Carranza
Mexico
Cecil Spying-Rice
London
Huerta
O'Shaughnessy
Clemente Vergara
Garrett
Vergara
Selecting Commission to Examine Benton's Body
EL PASO February 26 General Hugh L Scott detains Major Wilson T Davidson and Major Clarence J Manly to form a commission to examine the body of William S Benton at Chihuahua The British consul Charles Perceval is to be one of the two remaining commissioners to be chosen.
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EL Paso
War Department
Hugh L. Scott
Wilson T. Davidson
Medical Corps
Second Cavalry Brigade
Clarence J. Manly
William 8. Benton
Charles Perceval
Prosperity Hindered by Lawmakers in Washington
New York Chamber of Commerce officials push to Washington to oppose anti business laws amid chaotic amendments. The piece argues government actions hinder prosperity and warns of executives being driven from workshops to sidewalks as reforms need recasting.
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International News Service
New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
Washington
United States
Belgians Ban Flimsy Dresses at Court Balls
At Belgium's court balls all women must wear modest attire. Officials ruled that dresses with high slits or too revealing necklines would be refused admission. Previous ball attendees under King Albert prompted the queen to protest cornfiges decollette outfits.
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International
Brussels
Albert
Detectives Tracked His Actress Bride in Divorce Filing
Richard J. Howard 21 of a wealthy New Jersey family filed for divorce in St. Louis claiming private detectives tracked his actress wife Dorothy Dale Howard from their December New York marriage to recent events. The petition, fourteen pages, accuses her of socializing in London and elsewhere while the couple reportedly separated after the family seized a showgirl.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Dorothy Dale Howard
Richard J. Howard
Little Church
New York
Princeton
London
Lala Ae
Loula
New
L N Railroad Pressed for Extra Train in Mobile Service
Montgomery Feb. 28 The railroad commission cited the Louisville and Nashville Railroad to show the need for an added train in Mobile service. The order requires connections at certain points and that trains hold for at least thirty minutes for connections. Monday’s docket includes coal rate reductions and depot facility improvements.
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Montgomery
Ala
Railroad Commission
Haw
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Federals and Independents Set 164 Game Schedule
Baseball leaders move toward a 164 game season with March 23 as the conversion date. Federals and independents shuffle rosters, adding about 200 players across eight clubs as Gilmore and officials finalize the distribution without open conflict.
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Beniden
Gilmore
Terrific Oil Explosion Injures Two at Tampa
A 25 barrel oil explosion on a barge near the dredge City of Tampa set flammable oil ablaze, enveloping one side of the dredge in fire. Two men were slightly injured as wind kept flames mostly on the opposite side, making the blaze highly dramatic.
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Tampa
Government Dredge Gulfport Damaged in Collision
Captain Wad Farmer reports the government dredge Gulfport sustained $15,000 damage when the British steamer Parkwood rammed her Wednesday. The board of survey assessed $1,500 damage to the Parkwood.
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Gulfport
Miss
Wad Farmer
Parkwood
Board of Survey
Eulogies at funeral for Browne move from residence to church
The funeral of Browne will begin at 3 PM at his home 257 Stu Anthony street with relatives and clergy, then proceed to St John s Episcopal church Dearborn and Monroe streets for service led by Rev Gardiner C Tucker. A military escort and pallbearers from Mobile Bar Association and local orders will attend.
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Oliver
Stu Anthony Street
St. John's Episcopal Church
Monroe
Gardiner C. Tucker
Episcopal Diocese of
Alabama
Episcopal Church
O'Neal
Montgomery
State Field Artillery
Mobile Bar Association
Mobile Lodge
Benevollent
Protective Order of Elks
Ob Ae
Henry
Lain
Jugge
O. J. Semmes
Jui Toulmin
Saft ‘Ag
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Marmon
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Standard Oil
the New Republic
Chicago
Africa
South Africa
Peking
Sprint Railway
Wat
Normany
Bauch
Britain
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