Miners and Operators Meet as Strike Tensions Persist
In Pittsburg the anticipated mine resumption after a scale signing failed. A general holiday persisted, with full operation unlikely for weeks. President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers avoided predicting the conference outcome while a broader avertive mood persisted. Headquarters for UMWA officers were largely closed as Indiana operators signed the scale.
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Pittsburg
New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
United Mine ‘Workers
Indiana
Southern Engine and Boiler Works Ad Listing
Engine and boiler works offer engines boilers saw mills wood working machinery shingles and lath mills Marsh steam pumps for industrial needs. Local supplier emphasizes a full line of equipment and rotating stock for manufacturing and construction sectors.
Legal Wife Rights Upheld Over Illegitimate Son Claim
Supreme Court affirms Missouri courts in Bilis Keen versus Sophronia Keen. The case centers on a Missouri land tract and half estate rights, tracing Eli Keen’s earlier common law marriage to a negro woman and later remarriage to Sophronia Keen. Writ of error dismissed.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Bilis Keen
Sophronia Keen
St. Charles County
Missouri
Eli Keen
Ellis
West Virginia
Savannah Officials Fined $1000 Each in Court Plea
In Savannah on April 3, Harbor Master James Mc Bride and city employee J J Garrity pleaded guilty to partaking in a fraudulent Citizens in the City scheme. Judge Cannon imposed $1000 fines for each. McBride faced multiple indictments. other charges remain to be tried.
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Savannah
United States
James McBride
J. J.garrity
Cann Sel
Acker
McBride
Patrick's Case to Be Resumed for New Trial
The New York hearing on Albert Patrick's request for a new trial in the killing of Texas millionaire William Marsh Rice resumed today after a delay. Patrick, whose execution was stayed last month, received a reprieve to continue the proceedings.
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New York
Albert
Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Foster Brothers iron bed plant burns in Utica fire
Utica New York April 3 The Foster Brothers Manufacturing Company iron bed and spring plant was destroyed by a fire causing an estimated loss of 350000 with 240000 covered by insurance and no exact cause given.
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Utica
N. Y
Foster Brothers Manufacturing Company
James B. Howard Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
James B. Howard, held in Louisville before the U S Supreme Court outcome, was moved to Frankfort to begin life imprisonment for the murder of William Gobel. A lost dog notice seeks Billy the setter, described as white with liver spots, asking for returns or information.
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Louisville
James B. Howard
United States Supreme Court
Frankfort
William Goebel
Billy
Washington Street Changes
Public highway realignment north from the city will follow the existing road after Byne’s Hill, abolish the current crossing with the Central of Georgia line, and run parallel to the tracks on the west side. Vehicles northward will turn east at Highth Street and rejoin the public road, with railroad gangs handling grading and related work. Central officials say city suggestions will guide the project.
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Washington Street
Central of Georgia Railway
Steele
Central Road
Highth Street
Tillman Daily Letter Critiques Railroads Coal Trade
Washington April 8 Senator Tillman presented his daily letter on railroads and the coal situation this time a Ballston Spa New York coal dealer complaint claiming railroad competition ruined his business He calls out monopoly a lively exchange with Senator Hale and others ending with an understanding to stop the letters.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Tillman
Ballston Spa
N. Y
Tillman
Hale
Livingston Distagt Executive Committee Vote Splits Over Attacks
The Democratic Executive Committee of Georgia's Fifth Congressional District met in Atlanta to set the April 25 primary date for nominating a U.S. representative. A resolution denouncing alleged charges against Congressman Livingston failed, while another praising him passed, and the group dined at the Kimball House on Livingston's tab after the meeting.
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Herald
Atlanta
Democratic Executive Committee
Mifth
Congress
Charles, N. Allen
Son. F. Livingston
Thomas B. Watson
Watson's Magazine
Southern Railway
Frank
Allen
Livingston
Kimball House
J H Estill Denies Sweep for Other Governor Candidates
Savannah April 3 Col J H Estill pledges he runs to beat Howell and Smith in Georgia’s governor race. He denies claims he canvasses in the interest of Clark Howell, says his platform centers on enforcing laws equal treatment and a square deal for all. He appeals for Democratic support and a business administration, with God's help and votes.
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Howell
Smith
Ministers urge Carnegie aid for medical college visit
In Atlanta on April 3 the Ministers Evangelical Association discussed appealing Andrew Carnegie to donate to the International Medical Missionary College and Training School for Nurses. Pastor Rev. T P Cleveland proposed the prayer request but no action was taken. The appeal came after Dr George O Dawknott urged aid for the medical school and nursing college. Cleveland advocated prayer as a means to unlock funds from the philanthropist.
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Atlanta
Ministers’ Evangelical Association
Carnegie
International Medical Missionary College and Training School
T. P. Cleveland
Moore Memorial Church
Evangelical Ministers
Cleveland
George O. Dawknott
Medical School
College For Nurses
Association
Ronmaster
Bainbridge Raises City Saloon License to $1000
Bainbridge Georgia council raised the city saloon license from 376 to 1000 dollars at an April meeting. The move aims to force lower class saloons out of business.
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Bainbridge, Ga
Barron Ships Wood by Trainloads Amid Albsby Famine
Barron supplies wood to Albsby by trainloads as shortages ease, easing famine concerns. Local officials report steady deliveries and increased relief distribution to affected households.
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Albsby
Barron
TAFT DISCUSSES PANAMA CANAL PROGRESS
Secretary Patt returning from Tuskegee, remarks on Panama plans. He says conditions there are improving under Chief Engineer Stephens despite troubles, and favors a swift decision on the canal type to speed up construction.
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New York
Tuskegee
Ala
Patt
Panama
Stephens
Bicycle Rider Charles Byck Dies of Heart Failure in Savannah
Charles S Byck aged 44 died suddenly last night of heart failure while riding his bicycle on Whitaker Street Savannah He alighted from the wheel sat against a tree and died within moments He leaves a widow and three children and was a member of the Brin of W 8 Byck of Atlanta was a brother Another brother M S Byck died in this city two years ago while riding in a buggy.
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Savannah
Charles 'S
Byck
Whitaker Street
Atlanta
Savana
Painted Brand Debate Reveals Confidence in Product Virtues
The remark argues that using any other paint brand would prove a lack of knowledge about the product’s virtues. It frames the tested brand as superior and urges confidence in its qualities.
Masury Paint Endorsed For Best Look And Longevity
A local ad extols Masury Paint as the top choice for quality and longevity. It claims expert painters recommend it for a better finish and emphasizes savings on a fresh house coat this season.
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TOON
Rite
Albany
Southern Engine and Boiler Works
Mance’ of Law
Owvannar
Millionaire Rice
Foster Bros. Manufacturing Company
Goebel
Ity
Central Railroad
Eighth
Arcadia
Hale Smith
Carnegie Cpuroe
Lord
Ministers’ Evangelical Associa
The
Ead
Bainbridge
Taft
Charles 5
Masury
Hilsman-Sale Drug Co
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