Exports Surge While Georgia Murder Case Sparks Inquiry
Government bulletin shows eight months to March export rise of 190 million dollars and imports up 70 million. In Atlanta a switchman Benjamin Wilmouth is killed by Walter J. Hightower after Wilmouth shot Carrie Bryant. Hightower jailed awaiting preliminary trial. Eyewitness accounts describe a violent confrontation at Mrs. Johns home.
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Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
The
Herald
Atlanta
Benjamin Wilmouth
Walter J. Hightower
Wilmouth
Hightower
Fulton County
Joe Johns
Bryant
Walter Hightower
Hightowers
Eruption of Mt Vesuvius Threatens Naples Streams of Lava
Navies report the Mt Vesuvius eruption advancing in five lava streams and threatening villages below. Mass evacuations underway as ashes blanket Naples and locals remain outwardly calm amid the danger.
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Mt. Vesuvius
Naples
Former President Cleveland Enjoys Florida Fishing Trip
Former President Cleveland and party left Stuart Florida for the North after a weeks long fishing trip. He is much improved in health and expressed pleasure with the outing.
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Stuart, Fla
Cleveland
North
Greene and Gaynor trial hears Capt Greene as witness
Special to The Herald Savannah Ga April 5 Captain Benjamin D Greene one of the defendants in the Greene and Gaynor case testifies about his Savannah river contracts and association with Captain C M Carter. He presents a straightforward account under cross examination as the trial nears a possible conclusion with many women in court and lengthy proceedings expected into April.
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Savannah, Ga
Benjamin.d. Greene
Greene and Gaynor
United States Court
Savannah River
C. M. Carter
Greene
W. W.osborne
Carter
Gaynor
Marion Erwin
Mississippi Valley Latin American Convention Opens in New Orleans
The Mississippi Valley Latin-American Convention opened in New Orleans for a three day meeting. It was called to develop trade with Latin American republics, with scope expanding to broaden trade discussions beyond initial aims.
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New Orleans
Mississippi Valley
Taft on the Fifteenth Amendment and Black Voting Rights
Secretary Taft spoke at Booker Washington Institute’s twenty fifth anniversary in Tuskegee Alabama. He argued that despite pessimism the Fifteenth Amendment would eventually secure universal male suffrage and that grandfather clauses and educational or property qualifications would fail to permanently disenfranchise African Americans.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Booker Washingtons’ Institute
Taft
South
Seaboard Air Line Considers Office Move
New York April 6 reports say directors did not discuss removing the company's general offices from Portsmouth at yesterday's meeting. An appropriation to relocate offices was reported, with Atlanta named as a possible new location.
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New York
Seaboard Air Line
Portsmouth
Atlanta
Best Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Seed Availability
Seed company advertises Best Rocky Ford cantaloupe seed in small quantities for replanting. Mentions Burrell's and Newsom & Son with an urging call to order.
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Rocky Ford
Burrell’s
Wit
Newsom & Son
Tremendous Gains In Albany Postoffice
The Albany Postoffice reports a sharp rise in business with 22 percent growth in the last fiscal year and a peak quarterly total of 6379.24 dollars. If trends continue, annual receipts could reach about 50 000 dollars in five years as the office remains one of Albany’s busiest.
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Albany Postoffice
Brimberry
Ssesece
Issesesenseres
Albany
Ofice
Hoke Smith Club Planned In Dougherty County
Local supporters announce a Hoke Smith governor candidacy organization to be formed this evening at Albany city hall. About several hundred voters are expected as charter members with L W Nelson leading efforts to mobilize Dougherty county for the Smith campaign. The club aims to work in Albany and surrounding areas to secure votes in the upcoming primary.
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Hoke Smith
Georgia
the Herald
Smiths
Dougherty County
Smith
Balloonist Paul Nacquet’s death to be investigated
New York April 5 coroner will probe the death of balloonist Paul Nacquet who perished in a Long Island marsh after landing from a perilous ascent. Officials believe heat failure due to physical exhaustion and mental anguish at the prospect of being carried to earth contributed to the fatal end.
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New York
Paul Nacquet
Long Island Marsh
Nocquet
Pittsburg Coal Company Reports Rainy Day Operations
In Pittsburg district the coal company reports seventy percent of mine output today with more rain than yesterday. They mined 40,000 tons and shipped 860 cars as Ghatrat Robbins notes.
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Pittsburg
Pitburg: Coal Company
Ghatrat Robbins
Brand tainted but still praised for virtues in survey
A muddled note summarizes a survey on Brand tainted perceptions yet acknowledges enduring virtues. It mentions public opinion shifts and cited qualities attributed to the brand without clear details or full context.
Masury Paint Ad Claims Superior Finish For Homes
An advertisement extols Masury Paint as the best for climate resisting weather and lasting quality. It urges homeowners to paint this season, promising a better look and savings through a full line of products.
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Department of Commerce
Nnaumcindes
Vesuvius
Grover
Florida
Capt. Greene
Hoke Smith Club
Masury
Hilsman- Salé Drug Co
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