Six white men held for murder in Barbour County
Six prominent men from Barbour and Pike counties were jailed in Clayton after an all night disturbance at a negro home in Clio. Indicted on murder in the first degree and assault with intent to murder, they claim self defense. The incident began with a daytime dispute and ended with fatal injuries to Alto Baxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CLIO
Ala
Frank Butzy
Necro
Alto Baxter
Barbour
Pike
Clayton
Cunningham
John Shipgen
Barbour County
Tom Owens
Messrs
Goldin
Jordan
Norris
Hm Fm
Baxter
Solite
Land Jury
Perry High Is Beaten by Army and Navy Class
In Perry, Ala, on Friday afternoon at the Institute field, the Marion Institute Army and Navy class defeated Perry County High School 20 to 0. The first game of Perry High’s season featured strong individual plays and notable coaching from Professor York. Stars included Isberry, Mickelboro, Ryan, Herely, and McCollum with his team showing good headwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala
Army and Way
Marion Institute
Perry County High School
Institute
Perrynty High School
York
An Isberry
Mickelboro
Ryan
Herely
Young McCollum
Veteran Records Sought By Alabama Confederate Veterans
Mrs. L. M. Bashinsky of Troy seeks Alabama Confederate soldier records for the Confederate Memorial Museum. She urges veterans or families to fill and return blank forms listing name unit regiment age enlistment place birth, wounds, deaths, imprisonment, paroled status, discharge, and family details for permanent binding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bashinsky
Troy
Ala
Dent
Alabama
Daughters of Alabama
Southpaw Tyler Redefines Left Handed Pitching
George Tyler, Braves southpaw, emerges as one of the NL’s most effective lefties. He relies on an overhand crossfire, a rare variation that baffles right handed hitters. Tyler mixes a sharp curve and deceptive change of pace with a thumb and pinky grip, challenging weaker clubs and boosting team fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tyler
Braves
Waddell
Tyler
Game Bird in Possession Charged in County Court
Robert E. Lee was arrested Friday by Deputy Sheriff Dennis Lynch on the charge of having a game bird in his possession. The warrant was sworn out by the county game warden. Lee posted bond for his appearance in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee
Dennis Lynch
Lee
Hopeful note on digestion by Mrs Bowers Indiana Pa
A testimonial from Mrs Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pennsylvania praises Chamberlains Tablets for curing long digestive troubles. She says she could only eat lightweight foods until trying the tablets a year ago and soon improved. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Bowers
Indiana
Chamberlain's
All Dealera
The Midnight Girl presented by The Messrs Shubert
The Messrs Shubert present their best musical play The Midnight Girl with performances Matinee and Night. Prices range from 25 cents to 2 dollars for the night, and 25 cents to 1 dollar 50 cents for the matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Shubert
Minstrels Tour Remembered with Special Train Memory
A fragmentary note recalls the Al G Field Greater Minstrels on a October 27 event titled Beyond Compare. The piece cites twenty nine years of continuous success and mentions Billy Bnach in connection with a poem and a special train of care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. G. Field Greater Minstrels
Billy
Bnach
Birmingham Lawyers for Bacho Move to Dismiss Proceedings
Attorneys Allen Bell and Sadler of Birmingham representing Fred W. Bacho ask Judge Berney to dismiss disbarment proceedings filed by Mobile Bar Association citing lack of cost security and no affidavit of facts. Hearing date not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen, Bell
Hooper Re elected Vets Commander Pleases Selma
Selma reports the re election of Brigadier General C W Hooper as commander of the Second brigade of the United Confederate Veterans of Alabama at Mobile reunion. Hooper is popular statewide among Confederate veterans, with letters and postcards from central Alabama veterans confirming a good reunion. Selma veterans expect to return home Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
C. W. Hooper
United Confederate Veterans of Alabama
Mobile
Hooper
Alabama
Ex-County Treasurer Andrews Held in Birmingham
Frank N. Andrews former Bradford County Florida treasurer was arrested in Birmingham Alabama on embezzlement charges. He admits leaving Stark on September 14 and disputes the $50,000 embezzlement claim, claiming at most $800 involved. Telegrams between Birmingham detectives and Bradford county officials followed the arrest. A reward of $1,000 was reported in police circles.
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Birmingham
Ala
Frank N. Andrews
Bradford County
Florida
Darnell
Moser
Goldstein
Andrews
Stark
Fla
Selma Thieves Charged In Grand Larceny Case
Sheriff Cherry placed Virgil Armour and Herbert Dudley in county jail on grand larceny charges. The report notes the downfall blamed on the European war and mentions Selma, Alabama, with details of the arrest and suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Ala
Cherry
Virgil Armour
Herbert Dudley
Comedy Duo Mack and Gardner at Dreamland
The Gardner and Lawson musical comedy company at Dreamland theatre presents a duo led by Mr. Mack and Mr. Gardner. Mack portrays elderly characters to strong audience approval while Gardner, a renowned blackface comedian, requires little introduction. The engagement closes Saturday night.
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Mack and Gardner
Gardner and
Lawson Table
Dreamland Theatre
Mr. Mack
Dreamland
Gerdner
Postponement of Hanging Not Needed in Alabama Case
Sheriff McAdory said there was no need to delay the executions of Benny Ward and Wash Gray, condemned to die by Oct. 30, despite Charlie Cole’s arrest in Tampa and expected arrival to Birmingham. Detective Macke is en route to Tampa to bring Cole back, amid reports delaying the hangings to use Cole as leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
McAdory
Charlie Cole
Tampa
Fla
Benny Ward
Wash Gray
Gray
Ward
Cole
Macke
Governor O Neal Accepts Invite To Dothan Fair
Governor Emmet O Neal has tentatively accepted an invitation to attend the Dothan Fair on Wednesday and will speak if office duties permit. Fair organizers designate the day as Governor's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Emmet O'Neal
Fair Management
Pensacola Social Favorite Arrested in Paris as Austrian Spy
Baron Von Coboly, once a social hero in Pensacola DeFuniak and Atlanta, posing as an American officer, was arrested in Paris and jailed on charges of espionage. The Austrian is said to have served his country and cultivated ties with army officers and naval aviators before leaving Pensacola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Paris
Fla
Baron von Coboly
DeFuniak
Atlanta
von Coboly
Navy
Mrs. Kate Bragg Gunter Wins Divorce Custody
Mrs. Kate Bragg Gunter was awarded a divorce from Col. W. A. Gunter Sr. and custody of six children in a Montgomery chancery court decree by Chancellor Chapman. The case, argued recently, costs charged to the children’s trust fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunter
Montgomery Court
Montgomery
Kate Bragg Gunter
Col
W. A. Gunter
Chancery Court
Chapman Friday
Chapman
Montgomery plans to advance money on cotton certificates
A Montgomery joint committee from the Chamber of Commerce and county citizens prepares negotiable cotton certificates to be issued by a clearing house at 30 dollars per bale. Denominations 1, 5, 10 and 20 dollars. Local merchants may accept them as currency for six months with a refresh option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Chamber of Commerce
Citizens of
Mon County
May
Clearing House
Terry Greil
Charles B. Taman
Lucien Loeb
Ray Rushton
Leon W. Ashley
Sylvian Baum
Montgomery County
C. B. Beasley
H. S. Houghton
W. H. Seymour
Remarkable Cure of Croup Promoted by Remedy
Mrs J B Cook of Indiana Pa credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving her boy's life during a croup attack last winter. She says it cut phlegm and halted coughing spells and urges others to use the remedy. For sale by all dealers.
Offenders Enter Pleas of Guilty in City Court
G J Palmer alias C 8 Bush enters a guilty plea to charges of obtaining 4 67 from Thomas Marshall and burglary at the Browne home. Oscar Watley pleads guilty to robbing Walter Hawthorn’s home. Walter Wad pleads guilty to boating and cutting Oliver Foster. Charles King, who robbed a wealthy Chicago man’s residence, pleads guilty to stealing a typewriter art square and other items in a baby buggy from Dr C N Owen. Ollie Barney pleads guilty to robbing Henry Hansen’s residence of a bicycle valued at 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.J. Palmer
C. 8. Bush
Thomas Marshall
T. G. Bush & Co
R. S. Browne
Oscar Watley
Walter Hawthorn
Walter Wad
Oliver Foster
Charles King
Thomas
Chicago
C. N. Owen
Ollie Barney
Henry 8. Hansen
Man Refuses Alimony and Is Jailed for Contempt
William Foster, colored, was jailed by Chancellor Thomas H. Smith on Friday for contempt after refusing to pay $10 monthly alimony to his wife Grace Foster. He claimed he could not pay due to lack of funds. The report also notes Early’s assault conviction by city court and Bernard Green’s acquittal on a knife assault charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Foster
Thomas H. Smith
Grace Foster
Foster
Son Early
Inferior Criminal Court
Bernard Green
Bill James Not A Local Hero To Mississippi Sister
Laurel Mississippi October 24. Bill James star Braves pitcher faces awkward homecoming as sister Gwendolyn scolds him to leave baseball and focus on life. Most locals disagree with her harsh stance and still cheer his return.
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Bill James
Mississippi
Laurel
Miss
Braves
Gwendolyn
Miss James
Bill
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