New Investigation of Frank Murder Mystery Begun
A new inquiry into the Mary Phagan murder is launched in Atlanta led by a senior detective with private citizen backing. Leo M. Frank, condemned to death, disclaims involvement while ministers urge a fresh trial citing insufficient evidence and biases in the original proceedings.
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Frank
Associated Press
Atlanta
Mary Phagan
Leo M. Frank
L. O. Bricker
First Stran
A. R. Holdpastor
Moore Memorial Church
Julien S. Rodgers
East Atlanta
Holderby
Bricker
James Conley
South
Conley
Leo Frank
Rodgers
Siegel Stores Closed. Aid Planned for 2500 Workers
East Side settlement workers will assist salesgirls and salesmen displaced by the Siegel and associates closures after a court order. Dr. Gilman of University settlement reports most of the 2,500 jobless have found new work, with funds pledged to cover their transition until new positions are secured. Authorities probe the Siegel and Vogel enterprises.
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Associated Press
New York
Fourteenth Street
Simpson-Crawford Company
East Side Settlement
Gilman
University Settlement
Henry Siegel and Associates
National Child Labor Conference Hearings Spark Debate
In New Orleans the tenth annual National Child Labor Conference opened a three day program. Owen Lovejoy reviewed the committee s work and plans while revealing photographs by Lewis Hine of child labor in Alabama cotton mills and Texas fields. A Texas labor official questioned Hine s identity as Lovejoy explained investigations supported child labor law arguments.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Owen R. Lovejoy
National Committee
Mr. Lovejoy
Lewis W. Hine
Alabama
Texas
Lovejoy
A. J. Starling
Hine
Anna Rochester
Expect Doubling of Chicago Women Voters Tomorrow
Chicago expects its registered women voters to double at tomorrow's registration under the Illinois equal suffrage act. Leaders predicted at least 300000 women will be eligible, following 158000 who registered last month. Mass meetings in downtown theatres involved hundreds of women and 700 women registering officials were to be appointed.
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Chicago
M@dermen
Wilson Plans Interlocking Directorates Probe
Washington March 16 President Wilson shifts from a revised interstate trade commission bill to other anti trust measures He will confer with Representative Clayton and judiciary leaders on a bill to prohibit interlocking directorates Exemption for labor unions has not been discussed and may not be included as per current lines of the committees
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Trade Commission
House
Judiciary
Wilson
Clayton
Judiciary Committee
American Federation of Labor
Power From Lock 12 Expected Next Month
Birmingham districts anticipate electricity from Lock No 12 on the Coosa river within thirty days. The dam power plant nears completion and by mid next month power will serve parts of the city. The dam is financed by English interests as a Pasnitude project.
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Birmingham
Ala
Coosa
Mobile harbor board boosts channel depth to 26 feet
In a special session the Mobile harbor board raised the official channel depth from 25 to 26 feet and granted the harbormaster authority to adjust based on weather and tides. Acting Chairman Harry Pillans led the meeting with board members including John Os Bauer, John W. Scheible, Dorgan Ledyard, and J. H. Wefel. Deputy chairmen Marshall T. Jackson, Timothy Dorgan, and O. P. Lyons were elected.
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Mobile Harbor Board
Mobile Channel
Harry Pillans
John’ Os Bauer
Board of Revenue and “Road Commissioners
John W. Scheible
Dorgan Ledyard
J. H. Wefel
Marshall T. Jackson
Timothy Dorgan
O. P. Lyons
Ledyard
Battle for Torreon Looms as Villa Denies Federal Advance
Verifications from El Paso to Juarez report rumors of fighting near Torreon. General Villa denies federal advance and censorship is said to have started on lines between Chihuahua and Juarez. Bitter reaction follows Tecate postmaster killing and embassy inquiries. A posse hunts the suspects as authorities review the incident.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Texas
Torreon
Villa
Chihuahua
Juarez
Movement of Armies Near Torreon Signals Open Battle
Mexican and federal forces along with rebels began a general forward movement near Torreon on Sunday as preliminary actions likely lead to a long awaited battle. Reports indicate both sides advancing to engage in the coming fighting.
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Chihuahu Mex
Torreon
T Ol
Investigation Ordered In Tecate Postmaster Death
Secretary Bryan ordered an official inquiry into the death of Frank V. Johnson postmaster at Tecate California who was killed and burned by Mexicans Saturday night while defending his property Military authorities from Fort Rosecrans are already investigating the killing occurred on American soil and may fall under California state jurisdiction No government responses to Carranza note were reported and Rear Admiral Fletcher said conditions were quiet at Vera Cruz and Tampico.
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San Diego
Cal
Frank V. Johnston
Tecate
United States Customs Office
Bryan
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Johnston
Washington
Frank V. Johnson
Fort Rosecrans
Carranza
Senator Owen Visits Stock Exchange in New York
Senator Robert L. Owen, chair of the Senate banking and currency committee, toured the New York Stock Exchange with Vice President H. K. Pomery and several governors. The visit aimed to study exchange operations firsthand, a honor once extended to Sir Thomas Lipton and the Duke of Connaught.
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New York
the Stock Exchange
Robert L. Owen
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
H. K. Pomeroy
Thomas Lipton
Duke of Connaught
Owen
Stock Exchange
Three Black Seals Captured off Mexican Coast Arrive in Pensacola
On March 16 the schooner Seminole brought three black seals to Pensacola from the east coast of Mexico where snapper fishing occurred. The catch included two older seals and a baby a few weeks old. The fishermen plan to offer the seals to the city for park display.
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Pensacola
Fila
Mexico
Wedding Soon Reported By Local Sources
A near term wedding is reported by local sources with plans for a ceremony in the near future. No specific names or dates are clarified in the readable text.
Battleship No. 39 Keel Laid at Brooklyn Navy Yard
The keel of battleship No. 39, the super-dreadnought class, was laid at the Brooklyn navy yard with Franklin D. Roosevelt attending. Commandant Albert Gleaves predicted a ten month launch. the ship will displace 31,500 tons and carry twelve 14 inch guns. The vessel, already 10 percent complete, follows Pennsylvania in size and will be ready to rivet ribs and plates soon. The superdreadnought New York is nearly ready for trials and set for maiden voyage in two weeks.
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New York
United States
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Navy Department
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Albert Gleaves
Havy Yard
Pennsylvania
Brooklyn Navy Yards
Ohio Democratic Leaders Enter Not Guilty Pleas
Four Ohio Democratic leaders pleaded not guilty in common pleas court to indictments for alleged civil service violations. William L. Finley Emery W. Lattamer A V Abernathy and M A Geller appeared as defense planned to quash charges claiming the act of soliciting contributions for Democratic press bureaus does not violate the civil service statute.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Common Pleas
William L. Finley
State
Democratic Committee
Emery W. Lattamer
A. V. Abernathy
State Tax Commission
M. A. Geller
Civil Service
United Express Men to Find Work With Other Firms
March 16 in Jersey City a meeting promised United States Express Company employees that future jobs will be found with other express firms when their company closes. General manager Martin noted parcel post reduced business but skilled workers should not worry as other companies seek them.
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New York
United States Express Company
Jersey City
Parcel Post
Martin
Sel Service
Suffragettes Prepare for Coming Hearing
Woman suffrage leaders in Washington begin preparations for a hearing set for March 24. Rep William W. Rucker of Missouri chairs the elections committee. The hearing will consider Rep French Idaho's bill granting federal voting rights to women and the Federal Equality League schedules its annual sessions starting March 24 with Rev Olympia Brown presiding.
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Associated Press
Washington
William W. Rucker
Missouri
French
Idaho
United States
Federal Equality League
Olympia Brown
League
Birmingham doctor shot to death while seeking child
A Birmingham doctor, B A Walker, was killed in Thorsby while attempting to take his 3 year old child from the wife’s parents home. He drove from Birmingham Saturday and was shot with a double barreled shotgun as he bent to pick up the child. He then staggered outside and collapsed. The incident occurred early this morning and the motive remains under investigation.
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Birmingham
Ala
Thorsby
B. A. Walker
Walker
Comer Forces Silent About Liquor Funds in Mobile County
Alabama report alleges B B Comer and Charlie Lewis sought funds from Mobile saloon and hotel keepers for a prohibition campaign. Key figures John S Drago and N R Leigh deny details while Stallworth evasively responds. Prohibitionists decry ties to liquor interests amid political uproar.
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COMER
Im Na
John
Drago
Sh Mobile
Com
Mobile
Alabama
B. B. Goi
Charlie’’ Lewis
South
Mobile County
Bile County
Stallwe
Norville Leigh
Young Men's Comer Club
County
Remaining Oakley cases to be continued for term
The remaining twelve cases against James G. Oakley in Montgomery Alabama are to be timed for the term. None of them was learned and will be called by Monday. Lawyers anticipate no further strenuous or main defense at this time.
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Oakley
Montgomery
Ala
Agai James G. Oakley
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