Six Year-Old Boy Pictures Murder of His Father
The trial recounts a fatal shooting following a prior confrontation. Kemp bought a single barrel shotgun days before the killing and a rifle lay on the gallery as witnesses described. Witnesses testified Shurden died in a coma after gunshot injuries and that he made a dying declaration before death. The defense sought to introduce photographs of the scene, which were disallowed.
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Kemp
Daniels
James Crane
Wise Hardware Company
Sturgis
Dr. Dodd
Shurden
Adams
Dodd
Two More Copper Laden Vessels Detained by British
American copper interests report two Italian steamers San Giovanni and Regina d Italia seized at Gibraltar carrying thousands of tons of copper for Italian ports. The Kroonland has also been seized and Turkish and Greek port deliveries affected. British warships reportedly detained the Norwegian ship Prosper III en route from New York to Copenhagen.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York
State Department
Gibraltar
Sprague
Kroonland
Naples
Fire Alarm Knell for Dead Chief at Confederate Veterans Tribute
Funeral rites honored Chief Price with a large turnout including Confederate Veterans. Pallbearers named honorably and active officers listed, with clergy, civic leaders, and fraternal members attending. Spring Hill College students offered sympathy to Matthew Price and his family, requesting a Mass for the deceased.
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Harry Pillans
Pat J. Lyons
Laz Schwarz
Charles Schaeffer
Phelan B. Dorlon
Ed Laurendine
John Craft
Ed. J. Dreaper
W. J. Hanlon
Thomas T. Palmer
R. D. Hallet
D. T. Gimon
Catholic Knights of America
George W. Myrick
Fire Department
D. R. Barrett
Maple Camp
Walter Walsh
The
Elks
John Moore
Spring Hill College
Matthew Price
Matthew B. Price
Arthur J. Morton
J. David Bennet
Robert Brunet
James Casey
C. E. Courtney
R.A. Finch
President weighs right to close Colorado mines
President Wilson seriously considers authorities to shut the Colorado mines amid a strike. Attorney General Gregory conferred and refused to discuss whether public necessity could justify a mine closure.
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Colorado Mines
Washington
Wilson
Colorado
Gregory
Longevity Stat: Life Expectancy Around 38 Years
A historical note states that the average length of human life is about 38 years and that among 1,000 people only one reaches age 100. The text underscores the rarity of extreme longevity.
Dickinson alleges steel trust uses cunning methods to fix prices
Philadelphia dispatch reports Jacob McG. Dickinson claiming the United States Steel Corporation pursued pools and price fixes via broad schemes after shifting from formal pools to larger meetings. He cited Gary dinners with E. H. Gary as a key driver of price maintenance and market control.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Jacob McG. Dickinson
United States Stock Corporation
Dickinson
Steel Corporation
Gary
Iron and Steel
E. H. Gary
Fear results of secrecy ordered as 10 manifests
Acting Secretary Lansing said McAdoo ordered customs collectors not to reveal cargo nature of ships departing U S ports for 30 days after clearance. He cited consultation with the state department and noted manifests were not public before the war, with some bellicose ships at sea using cargo details. Some fear allies may tighten scrutiny on outbound ships.
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Washington
Lansing
McAdoo
State Department
Rts
Carranza's Case Delayed by Mexican Convention Conferees
Dispatches from Aguas Calientes report delegates speaking at length and delaying a decision on General Carranza's resignation until weekend. Mexico City notes say delegates favor Ayala's agrarian reform plan over Guadaloupe, aligning with Zapata Villa coalition control.
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Washington
State Department
Aguas Calientes
Carranza
Mexico City
Ayala
Guadaloupe
Eastern railroads argue for general freight rate raise
Oral arguments began before the Interstate Commerce Commission on the Eastern railroads bid for a nationwide freight rate increase. The hearing, in eight hours split between carriers and shippers, could conclude today or tomorrow with a decision expected at the November conference. George S. Patterson led for the carriers. Clifford Thorne spoke for shippers. Louis D. Brandeis prepared to close for the opposition.
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Washington
Eastern
Interstate Commerce Commission
George S. Patterson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Clifford Thorne
Chicago
Pennsylvania Coal
Louis D. Brandeis
Greek Troops Enthused by March on Albania
Athens dispatch reports Grecian forces marching to occupy southern Albania move in orderly fashion amid strong public enthusiasm. Queen Sophie named honorary commander of the first National Guard regiment.
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Paris
Athens
Havas
Albania
Sophie
National Guard
French Attacks Threaten Siege Battles on Northern Front
Reports from the front describe French advances at two points in northern France as a prelude to renewed sieges of German entrenchments along Belgium near the Luxemburg frontier. Madrid carries an unconfirmed tale of a German 16 inch howitzer explosion amid vaunted Zeebrugge rumors.
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France
Belgium
Luxemburg
Madrid
Zeebrugge
200000 More Germans on Way
Paris reports a paused German onslaught on the Allies left wing is temporary. Reinforcements exceeding 200000 are said to be moving from other fronts to seize French ports Dunkirk and Calais. The next attack may aim away from the coast to dodge warships, while Allied forces on the center and south report gains and a renewed French push near St Michel.
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Paris
Dunkirk
Calais
William
Flanders
St. Mihiel
Wilson Enjoys First Rest Since Entering White House
President Wilson takes a rare break with cabinet meetings postponed and few callers a day. He spends time golfing, driving, and reading in his study while handling business, European, and Mexican issues and seeking to resolve the Colorado strike. He authored his Thanksgiving proclamation personally.
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Wilson
White House
Washington
Colorado
State Department
Sixteen Arrests in Dallas County for Negro Murder
Selma Alabama October 29 Sixteen arrests have been made by Dallas county sheriff's office in connection with the murder of an aged negro near Tilden in the county. Deputy Alston brought fifteen suspects to jail. two are believed to be implicated in the crime. The victim was found dead in his bed Sunday morning. preliminary hearings to follow in the coming days.
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Selma
Ala
Sheriff's Office
Dallas County
Tilden
Alston
Mississippi Arkansas Boundary Dispute to Be Settled
Washington Oct 29. Mississippi asks the Supreme Court to appoint a boundary commission to survey the line with Arkansas at Horse Shoe Bend Island. Mississippi admits uncertainty about the Mississippi River channel before the 1848 cut off, keeping the boundary in doubt for over 50 years.
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Mississippi
Arkansas
Washington
Supreme Court
Horse Shoe Bend Island
Information Wanted About Mobile Pensioners
Judge Price Williams of the probate court is asked by the state pension board to locate listed individuals alleged ineligible for a pension. Names include Mrs. Jerome S. Courtright, Mary Adams, Nannie Brooks, Eliza Brown, Martha Burch, James Cash, Samuel Gilmore, Mary Gardner, Ann Hyde, Margaret Kercher, Mary Kinyon, Mary Kelly, Susan McElroy, L. E. Williams, Mary Williamson, and Hattle Bain.
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State Pension Board
Jerome S. Courtright
Mary Adams
Nannie Elizabeth Brooks
Eliza Brown
Martha Burch
James Cash
Samuel Gilmore
Mary W. Gardner
Ann Hyde
Margaret Kercher
Mary A. Kinyon
Mary Kelly
Susan F. McElroy
L. E. Williams
Mary E. Williamson
Hattle Bain
Selma Man Files Bankruptcy Petition in U S District Court
S O McDonald laborer of Selma Alabama filed a bankruptcy petition in the United States District Court on Thursday stating liabilities of 1573 dollars and assets of 2000 dollars including a 1225 dollar mortgage. An adjudication of bankruptcy was made and the petition was assigned to W K Campbell of Selma Alabama.
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S. O. McDonald
Selma
Ala
W. K. Campbell
Eree
Home Economics Club Buys Bale of Cotton
The Mobile Home Economics Club bought a bale of cotton for ten cents per pound, a purchase reported by the local chamber of commerce on Thursday.
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Home Economics
Home Economics Club
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Studebaker Six Automobile For Sale With Extras
Electric lights and self starter. Car fully equipped with Claxton horn seat covers shock absorbers bumper and extra tires. Well cared for and in perfect condition. Sell cheap for cash or trade for a Ford or other smaller car in good condition. Morrill & Lyons 57 St. St. 10:29-1
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Ford
Morrill & Lyons
St. St
Allies Hold Ground in Fourteenth Day of West Flanders Battle
London dispatches say allies hold their ground west of the Yser on the fourteenth day of fighting in West Flanders. Germans reinforce, seeking a northern route to Dunkirk and Calais. Reports note a lull, but uncertainty remains about cause and progress as naval actions and shelling continue along the coast.
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France
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Boulogne
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Flanders
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Arrests Over 1915 License Tags Sweep City Streets
Twenty five arrested and docketed at police headquarters for operating autos without the new 1915 state license tags. Old white tags easy to spot. one physician escaped by displaying his new tag. All arrestees to be arraigned in recorder's court as police vow to continue the crackdown.
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Montgomery
Recorder’s Court
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promoted as General Strength
An old newspaper advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a genuine tonic that strengthens the body, drives out malaria, enriches the blood, and builds up health for both adults and children, priced at 50 cents.
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Grove
Physician's Advice on Sargol for Gaining Weight
A physician explains thin individuals struggle to gain weight due to poor assimilation. Recommends taking a Sargol tablet with every meal to improve fat absorption and increase blood carrying power. Claims Sargol, a six-element flesh builder, safely increases weight by up to several pounds weekly with a money back guarantee.
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Vi Antwerp
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