Veridian Judge Frees Jackson in Slavery Case
Judge Niles deferred sentencing Wiley W. Jackson who pleaded guilty to commercialized vice related to the Mann act. Jackson was freed on a $1,000 bond as a case awaits a state supreme court ruling on whether the Mann act covers only immoral acts or broader purposes. The 50 year old, married man admitted bringing Alma Davis to Meridian from Selma for illicit ends.
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Niles
Wiley W. Jackson
Jackson
States Supreme Court
Alma Davis
Selma
Ala
Meridian
Breckenridge Divorce After Nine Years of No Recovery
Mrs. Adelaide Murphy Breckenridge obtained an annulment of her marriage to John C. Breckenridge in Salinas California after nine years with no sign of recovery. French alienists said his mind was beyond hope and she won custody of their son. The elopement had stirred San Francisco society a decade ago.
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San Francisco
Adelaide Murphy Breckenridge
John C. Breckenridge
Paris
Salinas
Cal
Breckenridge
Samuel C. Murphy
Millonaire
Frederick Sharon
Dodson's Liver Tone Promoted for Coated Tongue Cure
An old time advertisement touts Dodsons Liver Tone as a safe mild liver remedy for coated tongues, biliousness, and constipation. It claims doctors once used calomel but this product replaces it, offering a full money back guarantee from druggists if not satisfying, priced at 50 cents.
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Dodson
Ty Dodson
Plan for dissolution of New Haven railroad advances
Washington March 13 officials of the department of justice and the New Haven railroad resumed talks to craft a plan for dissolving the system. Key dispute over trustee length as McReynolds backs two years with possible extension, while New Haven seeks three years with potential extension. Financial condition of both lines shapes bargaining.
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Ted Press
Washington
Department of Justice
New Haven Railroad
McReynolds
New Haven
Department
Boston & Maine
Enjoyment vs grim necessity in doing tasks
A reflection notes that people find it easier to perform a task when not driven by harsh need. It suggests motivation improves with fewer pressures and a lighter burden.
Remedy for Lung Trouble Promises Recovery and Proof
Information sent to lung sufferers about Eckman’s Alterative as a remedy. The ad cites patient testimony from Howard L. Klotz of Philadelphia and claims relief from pneumonia related coughs. It describes the product as non narcotic and non habit forming, sold by Braswell's Drug Store and other druggists, with a request to write for a booklet and recoveries data.
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Mckman
Susquehanna Ave
Phila
Eckman
Howard L. Klotz
Braswell
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Sermon on the Holy Eucharist Draws Oakdale Crowd
Crowds packed St Matthew's Catholic Church in Oakdale to hear Father Mennis discuss What Was Eaten at the Lord's Supper and Can the Pope Sin. He defended the Real Presence and cited John six and the Eucharistic sermon as proof, urging faith over reason. Stations of the Cross follow and another sermon is planned for Friday afternoon and evening.
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St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Oakdale
Father Mennis
Missioner
Christ
Earth
Matthew
Mark
Luke
St. Paul
St Patrick's Day Banquet Speakers Named In Mobile
Oscar Underwood cannot attend the St. Patrick’s Day event due to important duties in the house. The program includes Rev. Father T. J. Donnelly on Ireland, J. J. Kavanaugh on Irish Makers of History, and J. J. Flynn performing poems and readings.
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Oscar W. Underwood
Mobile
M. J. McDermott
Committee of Arrangements For the
Hibernians
O. W. Underwood
T. J. Donnelly
St. Patrick’s
Ireland
Father Donnelly
J. J. Kavanaugh
Louisville
J. J. Flynn
First National Bank of
Shamus O’brien
Casey
Friday Court Passes Sentences Despite Superstition
In a city court on Friday Judge Semmes sentences a long list of prisoners. Cleveland T. Watkins and others received penalties for offenses including prohibition violations and grand larceny. Frank Lane gets five months hard labor for assaulting a policeman’s wife. Frank Hines is acquitted on a bad check claim. Sully Shane’s case and Charley Webb’s burglary and assault cases remain to be tried Saturday.
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Semmes
Cleveland T. Watkins
Mack Wheeler
Henry Chambers
Son Weeks
William Robinson
Lucius Hill
Frank Lane
Ben Burch
Frank Hines
United Cigar Stores Company
Sully Shane
Charley Webb
Anna H Shaw to speak in Rome on suffrage mission
The Rev. Dr. Anna H. Shaw president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association will sail April 16 for Rome to deliver one suffrage speech and possibly meet the pope. she recently resumed activities after a leg injury. Also notes Norwegian and French fish aging rings and a chancery sale notice in Mobile, Alabama setting a March 30 auction for property tied to street improvements.
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Associated Press
New York
Anna H. Shaw
National American Women’s Suffrage Association
Rome
Mobile
Ala
City of
Kate T. Touart
Register's Office
Court of Chancery
Thirteenth
Southwestern Chancery Division
State of
Alabama
Court House
Mobile County
Lawrence and
St. Francis Streets
Mobilama
St. Lolice Street
Lawrence Street
Said Street
St. Francis Street
Man Held for Selling Cigarettes Without License
George Corwick of 500 Dauffhin street was jailed Friday on a charge of selling cigarettes without the required license. The complaint was filed by County Revenue Constable Dominick Gimon. A remark at the end appears unrelated to the case.
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George Corwick
Dauffhin Street
County Revenue
Dominick Gimon
Mo bilian George Turner Returns After Visit with Uncle
George Turner reports that his uncle George Bennett a well known retired turfman has recovered from illness after a three month visit. Bennett had been ill but is now entirely well.
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George Turner
George Bennett
Mr. Bennett
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