Specter Enjoins Georgia and Alabama in Road Purchase Case
Proceedings in U S Court at Macon restrain Georgia and Alabama railways from absorbing the Florida Central and Peninsular. Judge Emory Speer set 20th for hearing. order served on Florida Central and Peninsular officers. Funds alleged from a voting trust control stock. defendants to show cause why injunction should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court
Macon
Georgia and Alabama Railway
Florida Central and Peninsular
Emory Speer
Macon Telegraph
United States
Merrell P. Callaway
Savannah
Joseph M. Terrell
Greenville
At- Tanta
Georgia
Alabama
Southern Railway
J. Skelton Williams
Young
Williams Syndicate
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward if it fails to cure and directs readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney of Toledo, Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Pawife Pills and Cannon Ball Shoes from Pinkston Company with claims of superior wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Hall
Pinkston Company
Resigns From People's Bank After Nine Years of Service
Cashier H O Mitchell of the People's Bank will resign in a few days to take a needed respite from his confined duties and to attend to private interests. Mitchell has been connected with the bank for nine years and is described as an efficient accountant and capable ofic i.e. staff notes indicate his resignation due to health and personal factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Mitchell
People's Bank
Mitchell Haa
Mitchell Asid
Aguinaldo
America
Senate
Is Canso
United States
Avery
Lleev
Kincores
Tessie Eatioke
Cotton Market Closes Higher Amid Stable Outlook
The cotton market closed seven points higher with signs of stability and possible further gains. Receipts stay light and traders expect a rapid advance if war uncertainties ease, while holders refrain from selling at low prices. Additionally, endorsements for Ely's Cream Balm are included within the text.
Duellike Tragedy in Oak Ridge Kills Five Residents
In Oak Ridge, a hamlet 18 miles northeast of Vioxspura, a pistol duel left five known locals dead. The participants, Dr. Otho Austin and his son-in-law Stephen Stephenson, were among the slain, while Roland Stephenson and Dr. James Austin were wounded. An affidavit had named the Austins in a prior dispute, and violence erupted as authorities moved to arrest those involved.
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Vioxspura
Oak Ridge
Otho Austin
Samas Austin
HR. & Stephenson
Roland
Rolland
Stephenson
Otha Austin
James Austin
Youn
Riley and Ferratta Resign From Greenville Female College
President Dr. Riley and Chevalier Ferratta resign to end their terms at Greenville Female College on June 20. Both move to roles at Georgia Female Seminary and Conservatory of Music in Gainesville, with Riley as business manager and Ferratta as director of music.
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Greenville Female College
Garenville
Ray
Riley
Chevalier Ferratt
Chevalier Ferratta
Georgia Female Seminary and Conservalie of Music
Gainesville
Ley
Excitement at Milton Florida as armed guards patrol town
Milton Fla receives heavy patrol with about 80 armed men after unknown gunmen roamed the streets Saturday night. Despite threats, no injuries occurred and Sunday stayed quiet though no church services were held to avoid crowds.
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Florida
Arment
Mons
Milton
Fla
Beveridge Speaks on the Philippines in Senate
Indiana Senator Beveridge is recognized for a lengthy speech on the Philippines, urging continued U S control and citing the nation’s civilizing mission. He criticizes antiwar factions as prolonging conflict, calls for decisive action, and emphasizes strategic markets in China. Also reports the murder of Lauderdale County Judge W D McClure, body found with gunshot wounds and ongoing investigation.
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Wasnixaton
Senate
Baveridge
Indiana
Philippine Islands
United States
Beveridge
House of Representatives
House
Congress
Far East
South Carolina
Gia
Times
Philippines
China
Archipelago
Orient
Seis
Pilea
Otie
Isary
Gage Replies to Congress Alleges Policy Keeps Public Money Safe
Secretary Gage sent to Congress a lengthy reply defending treasury depository policy. He argues using national banks prevents business disruption when revenues exceed expenditures and cites specific bank deposits, a 1899 sale, and the justification for routing internal revenue receipts to one depository. He denies discrimination among banks and notes the national bank system safeguards. Also reports a Republican leaders' meet in New Orleans planning a Lily White ticket and a minor shooting accident in West Point involving a boy and a girl, with a fatal outcome for the girl.
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Wasumatoy
Gage
Congress
Senate
Allen
Nebraska
House
Sulzer
New York
The
Treasury
Department
Bustoces
New York Clearing Jense
National City Bank
Um Bees Ceetreieeaate
Hanover National Bank
National
Sppllonate
Customhouse
Natonal City
Supreme Court
United States
Treasury Department
Pulitzer Home Destroyed By Fire In New York
Fires tore through Joseph Pulitzer's mansion at Hast fifty-fifth street trapping residents and servants. A woman’s burned body was found. Mrs Jellatt the housekeeper is identified. The governor Elisabeth Montgomery is missing. Edith and Constance Pulitzer, ages 14 and 12, and a 2 month old baby were saved by Mrs Pulitzer and nurse. The fire began around 7 00 and spread rapidly. origin undetermined but likely basement or lower story electrical fault. A valued historical library and art were lost in the blaze with total damage near three hundred thousand dollars.
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Joseph Pulitzer
The
New York World
Fifty-Fifth Street
Jellatt
Mise Elisabeth Montgomery
Pulitzer
Edith
Constance
Mrs. Pulitzer
John O'Connor
Mnyababla Historical Library
LONG AND SHORT HAULS Supreme Court Reverses in Behlmer Case
The Supreme Court hands down an opinion on the Louisville and Nashville case over long and short haul discrimination under the interstate commerce law. Behlmer, a 1802 Memphis merchant, was charged 28 cents per 100 pounds on hay, higher than the 10 cents rate Memphis to Charleston. The ruling overturns the circuit court of appeals, aligning with the Alabama Midland decision.
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United States Supremes Court
Caroling
Wasmivorow
White
United States Supreme Court
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Henry W. Beblmer
Circuit Court of Appeals
Fourth Circuit
Interstate Commerce Inn
Behlmer
Sommerville
G. C
Memphia
Mobil
Charleston, & C
Court of Appeals
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alabama
Johnson
Sheriff Sale Notices in Sumter County Georgia
Sumter Sheriff sales will be held at the courthouse door in Americus, Ga. Property includes a 218 Spladiever real estate and personal items, with additional parcels described as the P.H. Williams residence lot and other tracts totaling about 110 acres. Sales satisfy executions from Sumter County Court and include parcels formerly conveyed to Judson A. Kent and other owners. Auction time stated as the first Wednesday in January, with multiple properties and descriptions listed.
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Americus
Sam
J. A. Colins
Coase
Sumter County
Hewe
Church Street
Hampton Street
Judson A. Kent
Williame
Jane
Superior Court
Sumter
Panty
Montgomery
Ala
Williams
P. J. Willams
Jan. Rogers
Peraaiginal
Sannee
Alex. A. Mitchell
Saman Court
Erico
Tenuat
Thala
Rame
Sun District
Guw
Mt RB
Horne
Katiaty
Rumer Miparior
Teracot
McArthur, Sherif
Court of
Or Riki
Vad
Bamatreeta
Callege Street
Hanncock
Kaministrator Estate
Otd
B. Va Ec
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Southern
Osthier Mitchell
Congh
Druguieta
Ely
H. W. Hathaway
Elizabeth
N. J
W. J. Hitchcock
U. 8
Buffalo
Warren, Street
Oak Ridge, Miss
Riley and
Ferratta
E. J. Eldridge
Amerions
Kruger
Hollis
Wasnivatos
Transvaal
W. Stanley Hollis
Amereeeeie
Indiaman
HeClare
Florence
W. D. McClure
Lauderdale County
McClore
Treasury Secretary
Soulplain
Jan
Republican Party
Sugar Planters
Ee St. Charles
Thomas J. Wood
Sae
Benebony
Giet
West Poist
Bonlah
Johonie Kay
Earmette
Roch Borooe
Jie
Ward Huth Barnes
Atlanta
Walter H. Johnson
Republican State Central Committee
Corsa
D. O
Jan. C
Duncan Bellinger
Tors
Creditora
Grorgia
LowrEn
Paien Bari Baring
Agsioet Ihe
Laleo Tarret
Fatale W
Toraer
Dixie
Sumter Sheriff Sales
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Oas veTen
J. W. Walker
Aine
J. O. Sunt
Civnes
Orion
Leer Hetrs
Erval McDonald
H. Edge
D.ace
Sali
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T B. Hooke
Leila Hooks
A.C Spre Baty
Pela Cation Lerrens
Col A
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