New Evidence in Conspiracy Case Involves Woolen Company Checks
Boston May 23. Government introduces vouchers and checks from the American Woolen Company to Frederick E. Atteaux as part of the Lawrence strike conspiracy case. Documents show payments totaling 50 and 2100 signed by Atteaux and endorsed, with Wood approving, linking to alleged plans to plant dynamite. The court rules admissibility under connection to the alleged scheme.
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Associated Press
Boston
American Woolen Company
Frederick E. Atteaux
Atteaux
William M. Wood
Dennis J. Collins
Lawrence
Wood
John J. Breen
Ernest W. Pittman
Henry F. Hurlburt
Crosby
National Shawmut Bank of Boston
W. A. Currier
American’ Wooleneck
Attea
New York
Henry W. A. Page
Washington
Congress
Page
Europe
Wilson
Department of Justice
Fulton Grand Jury Probes Phagan Murder Case
Atlanta May 23. Fulton County grand jury begins investigation of Leo M. Frank factory superintendent and Newt Lee watchman linked to the death of Mary Phagan fourteen found in the pencil factory basement. The girl was employed there.
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Atlanta
Fulton County Grand Jury
Leo M. Frank
National Pencil Factory
Newt Lee
Mary Phagan
Post Office Robbery in Stevenson Nets About 150 Dollars
The Stevenson post office was broken into Tuesday night and about 150 dollars in cash and stamps were taken. No clues found yet. Gip Hicks, sought in Cartersville Ga for abandoning his family, was arrested in Scottsboro and jailed.
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Scottsboro
Ala
Stevenson
Gip Hicks
Cartersville
Smith's Blood and Liver Syrup touted as cure all
An advertisement claims Smith's Blood and Liver Syrup permanently cures poison, bone pains, ulcers, rashes, boils, pimples and more. It alleges blood purification, general health restoration, and relief from rheumatism and eczema. Available from Van Antwerp Drug Co in Mobile Alabama for $1 per bottle or $5 for a full course.
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Smith
Mobile
Ala
van Antwerp Drug CO
Royal End
Dauphin Streets
Unclear fragment on enforcement and violence
The readable lines discuss punishment and the idea of shooting if an unwritten law is applied, noting a potential rise in violence if enforcement were universal. The text emphasizes deterrence and consequences without detailing a specific event or person.
Presbyterians Leaving: Northern Assembly Concludes in Atlanta
AP reports the Northern Presbyterian general assembly in Atlanta plans to adjourn soon as it wraps its sessions. Observers note the exodus of commissioners from the United States and Southern assemblies, leaving only a few attendees at the Pan Presbyterian Pentecost gathering.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Northern Presbyterian General Assembly
Stone
Northern Assembly
United States
Alleged misconduct testifies at Heeter probe
Mrs Alice Wessels a stenographer in the school office told the committee she was touched kissed and later fired by Superintendent Sylvanus L Heeter after he began by patting her shoulder and kicking her feet under the desk. Her husband and an uncle by marriage corroborated hearing of the tale. The investigation paused until Saturday as Heeters counsel prepares a defense with a report due to the board next week.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Arthur H. Wessels
Alice Lang
Sylvanus L. Heeter
Heeter
Board of Education
Continued agitation of division of Florida
State division remains a heated issue in Florida with bills in the senate and house pending. The house backs division, the senate less so, as West Florida senators resist. Expectation grows that the legislature will submit the question to voters, likely forming a West Florida majority with Middle Florida joining to merge the capitol location.
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Pensacola
Fla
Senate
House
West Florida
Middle Florida
Ross Plea on Cotton Duty Sparks Senate Debate
Massachusetts State Senator James Ross of United Textiles Workers appeals to Senator Johnson's sub committee against deep cotton duty cuts. He warns that lower duties threaten jobs and mill capitalization. Senate leaders push rapid debate with daily sessions from 10 am to 6 pm led by Simmons and Hoke Smith.
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Associated Press
Washington
James Ross
Massachusetts
United Textiles Workers of America
Johnson
Hughes
Ross
Senate
Simmons
Hoke Smith
Ornamental Lights Planned for Washington Square
City Commissioner Pat J Lyons will ask the city commission for funds to install about fifteen ornamental electric lights in Washington Square. The project is being developed by the engineering department and city electrician to enhance a popular gathering spot for youths.
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Pat J. Lyons
City Commission
Washington Square
City Electrician
Manufacturers Appeal for Time to Present Tariff Arguments
Washington reports the finance committee will hear no more tariff arguments after Tuesday. Manufacturers nationwide appeal for extensions, but requests will be disregarded. Those who inquired may file briefs until the bill is reported to the Senate as corridors fill with would be witnesses before Tuesday night deadline.
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Washington
Finance Committee
Senate
Capitol
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Honolulu
American Wool 6 Company
Fulton Grand Jury
Phagan
Jersey City
San Francisco
Fort Slocum
Staten Island
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
Hawaiian
Anhut
John Anhaut
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Sing Sing
Resinol
Baltimore
Presbyterians
Northern General Assembly
Florida
Washington SQ
Senate Finance Committee
Foley
Honey Re AG
van -Antwerp Corp
Dauphin St
Stanley’s
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Kimonas
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