Convict Clerk Lacy Flees With Over 200000
Theodore Lacy chief clerk of Alabama convict department fled with funds exceeding 150000 in balance and 25000 to 30000 in his possession. Warrant issued. Governor ONeal appeals for Burns detective help. Investigation targets June 1911 discrepancies and cotton bill totals.
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Lacy
Montgomy
Ala
Theo, Lacy
State Convict Department
James G. Oakley
O’neal
Montgomery
Dan G. Trawick
Iner Brooke
Speigner
Oakley Vear
Examiner E
Oakley
Goor O'Neal
Trawick
Sohdaeet
Believe Lacy Is Off For Honduras
The governor orders detectives to watch outward-bound boats for Theodore Lacey chief clerk of the state convict board. Authorities suspect Lacey fled toward Mobile then possibly New Orleans with plans to sail Tropics bound on the Livingstone to Puerto Cortez delayed by weather.
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O’neal
Theodore Lacey
State Convict Board
Montgomery
Lacey
Mobile
Tropics
Crenshaw
New Orleans
Livingstone
Puerto Cortez
Fort Morgan
United Fruit Company
Gulf
Sol Merger Ready
The modified plan for dissolving the Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger will be filed in a St. Louis district court tomorrow without Attorney General McReynolds approval. Federal Attorney Hours was asked to study it, and railroad representatives said the plan must reach the court before Saturday under the syndicate’s underwriting agreement. The fundamental change is Union Pacific to use a traffic arrangement rather than trackage to reach the coast via the Benecia cut‑off.
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Associated Press
Washington
Union Pacific-Southern Pacific
United States District Court
St. Louis
McReynolds
Pattorn
Wilson Considers Burke Peabody for U.S. Treasurer
Former North Dakota governor John Burke is among the top candidates for the U.S. treasurer post. George Foster Peabody, ex-treasurer of the Democratic national committee, is also under consideration. Peabody and Secretary McAdoo met with President Wilson today. Peabody may also be considered for collector of the port of New York.
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Associated Press
Washington
John Burke
North Dakota
Wilson
United States
George Foster -Peabody
Democratic National Committee
Peabody
McAdoo
Port of
New York
Brookhaven Murder Suspect Nathan Jaig Faces Death Sentence
Report notes a Brookhaven Mississippi murder case involving a man identified as Nathan Jaig awaiting a death sentence while confined in state custody. Evidence points to a capital murder trial with a pending final judgment.
Courtroom confrontation erupts in Gotham trial scene
In New York on March 14 Jacob Dickinson clashes with Richard Lindabury during a steel dissolution suit hearing. The defense offers a copy of a J P Morgan Co letter to Andrew Carnegie as evidence while Dickinson denounces the claim as false and challenges a outside settlement. J P Morgan Jr. awaits testimony.
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Associated Press
New York
Jacob McG. Dickinson
Richard V. Lindabury
Lindabury
J. P. Morgan, Jr
J. P. Morgan & Co
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Company
Dickinson
Mr. Lindabury
Mr. Dickinson
Not Candidate Dowling Denies Federal Run
In New Orleans on March 14 Dr Dowling denies being a candidate for any federal office. He explains his Washington trip was for inauguration with the governor’s party and says his work on pure food duties for Dr Wiley’s administration is unrelated to any national post. He states he would not accept any federal job.
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New Orleans
Dr. Dowling
Washington
Dr. Wiley
Health Board
Bliss Arrives Nogales After Mexican Surrender
Washington dispatch reports Brigadier General Bliss expected to reach Nogales Arizona today as Mexican federals fled and surrendered arms to American troops after being routed by constitutionalists. Major Tate reports bullets from Mexican forces jeopardizing American lives. Juarez and border areas remain quiet.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bliss
Nogales
Ariz
Tate
Juarez
Carranza Leaders Deny Capture Report
Piedras Negras officials deny any truth to reports of Venustiano Carranza's capture or execution. They state there is no substantiated evidence and reiterate stability within the resistance.
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Carranza
Ean’ Press
Gle Pass
Tex
Piedras
Negras
Tno
New City Phone Directory for Mobile City 1912
The 1912 Mobile City directory lists local residents and businesses with street names and phone numbers reflecting early 20th century urban records. It provides business listings, addresses, and community notices typical of a city directory in 1912.
Hat Pins and Parade Threats Stir Washington Marchers
In a Washington march the crowd faced a disruption threat when a group of young men blocked the line. Mrs. E Elizabeth Weed testified that a terrified marcher urged use of hat pins, though none were drawn. The investigation will extend into the new congress extra session.
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Timeny
Taane
Senate Comrath
E Elizabeth Weed
Congress
Thomas Nelsin Page
Washington
Ida M. Meyers
Union Bank receivers urge proof of claims for payout
Meridian Miss March 14 The receivers of the Union Bank and Trust Co which failed last November have issued a notice to depositors to file proof of claims for participation in a proposed first payment of 25 to 60 percent. About 385000 dollars is said to be due some two thousand depositors.
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Meridian Mins
Union Bank and Trust Co
Miner-Engineer Reports Carranza Safe in Same Hotel
An American mining engineer who did not sign his name arrived in Eagle Pass after leaving Monclova earlier today and said Governor Carranza was safe and well and staying in the same hotel with him when he departed.
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Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Tex
Monclova
Carranza
Saving for The Item’s Grand Prize
Readers are urged to collect labels and slips from The Item’s Merchants and Manufacturers Prize Selling Campaign to bid for 4000 dollars in prizes. Encourage friends at work to participate for church or school funds, library upgrades, or a needed piano. Details are published in The Item on Wednesdays and Sundays. contact manager Mr Neal at phone 52 for particulars.
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Neal
Weather Forecast Summary Card
Forecast calls for cooler tonight and Saturday with moderate westerly winds. Expect lower temperatures and possible ice in some areas. Mississippi region shows fair conditions with a drop in temperature into the weekend.
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Mobile
Laoderate
Obregon Cites Neutrality as Sorrow Over Wounded Yanks
At Nogales General Obregon and Colonel Wilder met at the international line to discuss maintaining order under neutrality laws. Obregon promised to keep peace in the Mexican portion and expressed sorrow over the wounding of one American soldier and three Americans on the American side. US inspectors seized forty seven horses offered by federal refugees.
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Associated Press
Nogales
Ariz
Wilbur B. Wilder
Fifh
United States Cavalry
International Line
Obregon
Sonora
Wilder
United States
Flood Warnings Issued For Alabama Rivers
Rainfall in Mobile exceeds six and a half inches since last Saturday and the Ala and Tombigbee rivers are forecast to crest well above flood stage. Warnings extend to Demopolis Tuscaloosa Montery Selma, with estimates of 48 to 53 feet on major rivers and continuing heavy showers hindering river traffic. Roads and small bridges washed out with minor crop damage reported near Mobile.
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Mobile
Cone
Weather Bureau
Alabama
Mississippi
Orleanian plans to entertain Secretary Daniels
New Orleans March 14 tentative plans for entertaining and receiving Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels will be debated at a naval base committee meeting of the Progressive Union. Sam Blum Norman Walker and Pearl Wight lead the committee preparing a program for the entertainment and a visit to the Algiers station as part of a broader effort to reestablish a naval base in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Naval Base Committee
The
Progressive Union
Sam Blum
Norman Walker
Pearl Wight
Real
Wraw
Daniels
Algiers Station
Child Weds Underage Bride Denied Annulment Decree
In Forrest County chancery court Chancellor Stevens refused to grant an annulment sought by Mrs. Lida May Tucker Wilkes, who was under 17 at the time of marriage. The judge ruled the case did not involve an ignorant girl misled by a young man, effectively denying the request for annulment.
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Hattiesburg
Miss
Chancellor Stevens
Chancery Court
Forrest County
Lida May Tucker Wilkes
Earthquake Follows Storm Ravaging Southern States
A deadly storm swept across Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Texas and Alabama with many fatalities reported. At Calhoun Georgia the region likely suffered the heaviest losses while Atlanta Columbus Nashville and other areas counted deaths. Telegraph lines down hinder damage estimates and casualties rise as reports continue.
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Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
See
Alabama
Calhoun
Earth
Atlanta
Columbus
Tennessee
Tennessee and Georgia Hit by Cyclone and Earthquake
A two hour cyclone storm sweeping from Curryville to Ressacco was followed by earthquake shocks felt across middle and west Tennessee. Death toll rises to about eighteen with many injured and heavy property damage. Curryville, Rosedale and Costanauls report deaths. Widespread wire outages hinder details as the AP notes potential death toll may reach twenty with further casualties in Maury, Bryant, Bally Hill and Hardeman counties.
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Associated Press
Calhoun
Curryville
Ressacco
Rosedale
New
Jasper Walraven
Lester Walraven
Blakeley
Robert
Charles Herrington
Nashville
Tenn
Middle
West Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee River
Middle Tenn
Kentucky
Benton Tennessee
Lewis Williams
King
Little Dan
le Davis
Middle Y Teagan
Maury County
Alice Peebles
Charles
Williamae
Culleoka
J. C. Lanter
Bally Hill
Penina Orr
Bryant ‘Station
William
Berlin
Hardeman
Dock Mahon
Husbase
Middleton
Frank McKée
Cold Weather Predicted for the South
A storm center over Charles City Iowa drives a 28.86 inch low barometer as heavy rain and snow sweep the nation. Forecasters warn a cold wave will spread tonight into the South and Atlantic states with warnings for western Tennessee Kentucky Arkansas and North Texas.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles City
Iowa
Atlantic
Tennessee
Kentucky
Arkansas
Texas
College Girls Witness Carving of a Steer
Twenty five Newcomb College students under Miss Foyster learned at Swift and Co in New Orleans how a steer is butchered and carved into entrees. P J Condon, president of the Retail Butchers Association, demonstrated fillets and top sirloin and explained inexpensive cuts and meat preparation to the class.
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New Orleans
Newcomb College
Miss Foyer
Domestic Economy
Magazine Street
Swift & Co
P. J. Condon
Retail Butchers’ Association
Eaeia
Provencal Casualties Rise After Sudden Event
Communication to Provencal, swept by yesterday's clone, was partially restored. Only two persons were killed and a score or more injured, with belief that some are fatally harmed.
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Provencal
Storm wrecks Brookeland killing one, injuring many
In Brookeland Texas a storm wrecked buildings causing extensive damage and killing a man. Sabine county reports serious injuries to De Olyn Jesse Collins Stevens Warren Samuels and a six year old, with the Baptist Church building and the Sabine Mercantile structure among damaged properties. Additional residences were demolished and the hotel suffered severe damage.
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Associated Press
Beaumont
Tex
Brookeland
Louisiana
Sabine County
de Olyn Jesse
Collins Stevens
Warren Samuels
Baptist Church
Sabine Mercantile
Cial
Chattanooga Storm Slams City With Lightning and Rain
Chattanooga Tenn March 14 a severe storm drenched the city with nearly three inches of rain by 7 pm and continued overnight. Lightning struck North Park School causing panic but no injuries. Chimneys and small structures were toppled and a large smoke stack was toppled near Ridge Dale. traffic halted for an hour.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Normh Park
Six Die As Tornadoes Hit Towah County
A Tennessee disaster report from Gadsden Alabama notes at least six people killed and property damaged in Towah County. The brief item references continued coverage on page five.
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Towah County
Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Gadsden Ala. Sa
Abo
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Burns
Honduras
Union and
Southern Pacific
Burke
Brookhaven
Nathan Jaig
Gotham Court Room
Steel Trust
John W. Kern
Indiana
United States Senate
Briglen
Major Tate
NEW Piocereey
Marcher
Feir
Obregons
Col. Wilder
Fifth
Raver
Orleanians
SEC. Daniels
Calhoun, Ga
Brookeland, Tex
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