Second mistrial in Gibson case reported
The jury in Burton W. Gibson's murder case against Rosa Menschik Szabo failed to reach a verdict after nearly 25 hours of deliberation and was discharged. A prior trial also ended without a verdict. An assistant district attorney has warrants for forgery and larceny related to Szabo's estate, with possible transfer to New York county authorities.
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Associated Press
Newburgh
N. Y
Burton W. Gibson
Rosa Menschik Szabo
Gibson
Deacola Murphy
New York County
Szabo S
Inefficiency of gas OIL SERVICE
A government report to the senate criticizes the civil service system for enforcing state quotas and lowering efficiency. It urges raising the first choice standard to 85 and prioritizing applicants over 85, while noting mileage allowances for those hired outside Washington. It argues quotas ignore states’ internal hires.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Eonomy and Coefficientecy Commission
United States Civil Service
Overman
Jimmy
Bob
van Ant
Werp
Thousands Receive the Pope’s Blessing in Rome
In Rome on May 30 three thousand people gathered in the Sandamas court to see the pope. He stood in the central balcony of the Raphael Loggia above Innocent’s fountain, surrounded by archbishops and bishops as bugles sounded and the crowd knelt for the apostolic benediction.
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Associated Press
Rome
Sandamas
Raphael Loggia
Innocent
Double Murder Still Unsolved in Atlanta Case
Authorities in Fulton and Dekalb counties probe the murder of Mrs. Sarah Stevens and her daughter Nellie whose charred bodies were found in the ashes of their home. Wade Stevens 19 was located in Chattanooga and brought back, while William Stevens the husband learned of the tragedy after returning from the Confederate reunion and vows to pursue the culprits.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Fulton
Dekalb
Sarah Stevens
Nellie
Stevens
Wade Stevens
Chattanooga
Young Stevens
William Stevens
A Texas Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An 19th century patent medicine ad touts the Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles in men and women and says it treats bladder issues in children. It claims a bottle provides two months of treatment and offers mail delivery for $1 plus Alabama testimonials. Sold by druggists, with address listed as Dr KH W Hall in St Louis Missouri.
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Texas Wonder
Alabama
KH. W. Hall
Oliverene St. Louis
Tom Furlong Resigns as Mobile Packard Manager for Georgia Post
Tom Furlong popular local packer resigns after nine months as manager of Sulzberger & Sons Co. Mobile branch. He will move to Savannah for a traveling representative role with a Chicago firm in Georgia and Florida. Mrs. Furlong joins him for two weeks with relatives. Jockey and local figure known to business community. token gifts given.
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Thomas L. Furlong
Sulzberger & Sons Company
Packers
Savannah
Chicago
Georgia
Florida
Furlong
Tom” Furlong
Mobile
Cudahy Packing Company of
Alabama
Governor O Neal to Visit Auburn for Homecoming Address
Governor O Neal and his staff will leave Montgomery to attend the Auburn commencement and home-coming events. He will speak at Auburn on Monday at 10 a.m. and review the cadet corps that afternoon.
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Montgomery
Ala
University of Alabama
O'Neal
Auburn
Cadet Corps
Armed Robbers Loot Zinc Payroll. Guard Dies in Shootout
Four masked bandits ambushed a payroll run for Illinois Zinc Company near La Salle UI, killing guard Ben Dierks and wounding three others. A wounded officer fired back allowing a two-buggy payroll escape of $6,000 for 160 miners. The bandits, former zinc workers, vanished into the woods as the company workers secured the payroll.
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Associated Press
LA Salle
Illinois Zinc Company
Here
Ben Dierks
Zinc
Elmer West
Dierks
West
Richmond
Oesterle
Electric Bitters touted for health and appetite gains
Weak and nervous people urged to try Electric Bitters as a home remedy for stomach liver and kidney health. Mrs O Rhinevault praises the product from Vestal Center New York and recommends a bottle to see health changes. Priced 50 cents and 1.00, recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
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O. Rhinevault
Vestal Center
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Pickpockets Even Up With Attorney In Chicago Court
Assistant State's Attorney Bell was robbed of his pocketbook containing 15 dollars while prosecuting two alleged pickpockets in Judge Burke's court. The loss was discovered at lunch, and the purse was found empty on the floor when he returned.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Bell
Burke
Judge W. R. Hoyt Dies in Muskogee at 82
Judge W. R. Hoyt former United States commissioner in Alaska and in the Indian Territory died at his Muskogee home yesterday aged 82. He served in federal posts before retirement. Funeral arrangements to be announced locally.
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Associated Press
Muskogee
Okla
W. R. Hoyt
United States
Alaska
Indian Territory
Oldest Established Specialist Ad for Health Remedies
Advertisement claims Tina Blood Poison will produce cures for rheumatism nervousness dyspepsia night losses liver diseases stricture private diseases discharges and women’s womb troubles. Promises relief without delay from work.
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Willus
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Tina
Dauphin ST
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