Augusta Edwards Death by Self-Inflicted Poison at Orleans Jail
Associated Press reports Augusta Edwards killed herself in Orleans Parish jail six hours after learning the Louisiana Supreme Court denied her appeal for a new trial. She had been sentenced to life for the July 24, 1913 murder of George Washington-Riehl on a crowded street after claiming betrayal and misrepresentation.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
E¢Court
Auefer
George Washington-Riehl
Riehl
Supreme Court
Young Atlanta Woman Run Over and Killed by Auto
Miss FE Worthen a 28 year old sister of Herbert C Worthen general manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company southern division was fatally struck by a car in Atlanta Georgia. FE Mark owner and driver of the car is under bond pending investigation. The death occurred as physicians told her she could not live and she wished to see her mother before dying.
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Atlanta
FE. True Worthen
Herbert C. Worthen
Southern Division
Western Union Telegraph Company
Charlotte
N. C
Mark
Amereus
Siegel Inquiring for Lands with No Extradition Laws
Henry Siegel awaiting trial on mismanagement charges sailed for Europe and sent a library inquiry on countries lacking extradition treaties. Arthur Train testified Siegel seeks a venue change while Stanchfield read Siegel's wireless message and a letter about a ill grandchild in London.
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Siegel
Associated Press
New York
Henry Siegel
Europe
Public Library
United States
Supreme Court
Arthur Train
Distriet
Whit
Train
John B. Stanchfield
Whitman
London
Princeton Grid Squad in Prize Kick Contest
Princeton's spring football practice closed with the prize kicking contest. C A Dickerman won drop kicking from the 35 yard line, H H Gile took the 62.2 yard punt, a tie for first between H H Gile and Kr L Shea in passing to a stationary object, M A Charles won the hundred yard dash for back field and end men with a time of 19.25 seconds.
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Associated Press
Princeton
WN. J
C. A. Dickerman
H. H. Gile
Kr. L. Shea
M. A. Charles
Shriners Parade Opens Imperial Council in Atlanta
Associated Press reports Atlanta marks civic holiday as Mystic Shrine nobles arrive on special trains. A massive parade line, 50 bands, and traffic bans precede the opening meeting at 10 o'clock led by Imperial Potentate William W. Irwin.
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Atlanta
Mystic Shrine
Imperial Council
Woodward
Shriners
Imperial
William W. Irwin
Wheeling
John M. Slaton
Georgia
Judge Collins Gave Offenders a Fair Showing
Memphis Tenn May 12 Discussion of a committee report on treatment of misdemeanants and a paper by James A Collins former Indianapolis judge described the parole and probation system in vogue in that city Amos W Butler chaired the committee report In advance of the conference sectional meetings were held James A Collins spoke of probationary methods under 1907 law saying the penal code should favor reform not vindictive justice He noted 700 judgments suspended and 7549 withheld during his term with less than 3 percent later offense and 3832 placed on probation with 143 failing to meet terms.
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Associated Press
Memphis
James A. Collins
Collins
Sweeney Tags Magee In Eighth Inning Brawl
In St Louis on May 12 Magee and Sweeney clashed in the eighth inning of a Chicago vs St Louis game. Magee singled and attempted a steal second. Sweeney allegedly struck Magee in the back with the ball and then punched him, leaving Magee on the ground before umpires intervened.
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ST. Louis
Magee
Sweeney
Chicago
Ocala Iron Works Burned to Ground
Fire at Ocala Iron Works in Florida destroyed the plant last night with an estimated loss of 60000 dollars. Officials say the blaze likely started from sparks and the plant will be rebuilt.
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Ocala
Associated Press
Fla
Ocala Iron Works
Former deputy accused as tiger Spencer Newell faces liquor charge
Spencer Newell former deputy sheriff was arrested Monday by Deputy Brannan for selling spiritous liquors without a license near St Stephen s road and St Charles avenue. Several beer bottles were found in his store. He was released on bond to appear in the inferior court on May 20.
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Spencer Newell
Brannan
Ma&y
Newell
St. Stephen's Road
St. Charles Avenue
National board proposed to mediate federal disputes
The federal industrial relations committee announced a draft bill to create a national board of mediation and conciliation to prevent strikes and lockouts involving the federal government. The plan favors voluntary conciliation with no compulsory arbitration and would coordinate with state boards for disputes crossing state lines.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Industrial Relations Committee
Congress
National Board of Mediation and Conciliation
New York City
Pennsylvania
Board of Conciliation
United Action
Gilks Sends Black in to Get Even Break With Volunteers
Montgomery plans to start Black against Nashville to even the series. First pitch is 3:45 this afternoon. The game ends Montgomery’s long home stand, with Nashville not naming its battery.
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Gilks
Black
Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Nashville
Lorenzen and Street Named to Face Pelicans Today
May 12. Lorenzen and Street chosen by McCormick of Chattanooga to start against New Orleans with Higgins catching. Dobbs undecided on Walker or Bagby for the mound as play begins at 3 30 under clear skies.
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MOOSE
Lorenzen
Pelicans
New Orleans
Street
McCormick
Chattanooga
Dobbs
Walker
Bagby
Higgins
Birmingham Visits Atlanta in Crackers Park Showdown
A large crowd is expected as Birmingham enters the closing game of the series against the Atlanta Crackers during Shriners week. Thousands of visitors are in town for the event with perfect weather, and the game is set for 3 30 p m this afternoon at Crackers Park.
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Crackers’ Park
Atlanta
Birmingham
Shriners
Englishman Patents Cigarette Holder with Porous Filter Disk
An English inventor patents a cigarette holder featuring a porous disk to filter smoke. The device claims to reduce inhaled tar and provide smoother puffs, marking a novelty in smoking accessories.
Selma Episcopalians Reelect Vestrymen
In Selma Alabama on May 12 the St. Pauls Episcopal church vestry election reappointed the same ten members as last year. Named were R. H. Mabry Dr. W. J. Reynolds A. J. M. Atkins F. K. Marshall Dr. T. E. Lockhart E. P. Galt Dr. J. N. Furniss J. G. Melvin A. F. Strohmeyer Julien Smith and John W. Lapstey.
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Selma
Ala
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
R. H. Mabry
W. J. Reynolds
A. J. M. Atkins
F. K. Marshall
T. E. Lockhart
E. P. Galt
J. G. Melvin
A. F. Strohmeyer
Julien Smith
John W. Lapstey
Whistler Lawn Party for St. Bridget’s Church
A lawn party to benefit St. Bridget’s church is set for Tuesday afternoon May 19 in Whistler at the end of the street car line. If rain occurs the event moves to May 20. Activities include music games refreshments and various amusements.
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St. Bridget’s Church
Whistler
Grace Chapel Elects Officers For The Year
A Grace Chapel meeting after Sunday service elected Carl Eisenreich treasurer and George B Colgin J L Cassidy and John P Ross as trustees for the ensuing year. Mr Ross also serves as Sunday school superintendent.
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Grace Chapel
Carl Eisenreich
George B. Colgin
J.L. Cassidy
John P. Ross
Mr. Ross
Frohlichstein's Body To Arrive Wednesday In Mobile
Telegram to Nathan Frohlichstein says the body of sailor Esau Frohlichstein, who died at Vera Cruz, left New York Monday night at 8 30 and will reach Mobile at 3 25 Wednesday morning on the New Orleans Limited. Plans call for viewing in state at City Hall Thursday morning.
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Esau Frohlichstein
Vera Cruz
Lef
New York
Mobile
New Orleans
Louisville, & Nashville Railroad
City Hall
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