Presbyterians Meet Over Corner Property Dispute
Members of the United and Cumberland Presbyterian churches plan a Wednesday meeting at Rev. W. E. Todd’s home to decide plans for a new church on the corner of Tenth street and Wilmer avenue. The ownership suit, now before the supreme court, stems from a merger and prior property held in the Cumberland name.
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Wilmer Avenue
Supreme Court
Cumberland Darch
Northern Presbyterians
Cumberland
Northern Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Church
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Johns
Dacatur, Til
United Church
Tenth and Wilmer
United Church In
Tennessee
Senator Clark's Daughter Weds Today in Wyoming
Miss Laura Clark eldest daughter of United States Senator Clarence D. Clark will marry Charles F. Blythe at Senator Clark's Evanston home. Blythe is a prominent Salt Lake City wholesale grocer.
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Star
Evanston
Wyo
Laura Clark
United States
Clarence D. Clark
Charles F. Blythe
Senator Clark
Salt Lake City
Spanish War Veterans Open New York Encampment in Albany
The New York state encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans opened in Albany today and will run until next Thursday. Delegates attend from Buffalo Rochester Syracuse and other cities across the state.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State
United Spanish War
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Justice dept seeks new suits against Louisville and Nashville
Instructions have been sent to district attorneys in Kentucky and Alabama to bring additional suits in those states against the Louisville and Nashville railway. The action targets alleged violations of the arbitration account of 1890 involving carriers in interstate commerce and their employees.
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Ly Telegraph
the Star
Washington
Department of Justice
Kentucy
Alabama
Louisville & Nashville Railway
Williams Sanity Ruling Halts Alabama Execution Fight
A stop order by Chief Justice Weakley suspends all action for ten days in the John Williams case as a supreme court inquiry into jurisdiction unfolds. Williams, convicted of murder and to be hanged, risks execution if the court finds no habeas corpus jurisdiction. otherwise the state may proceed.
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Star
Birmingham
Massey Wilson
Supreme Court
D. Weakley
John, Williams
DL Weaver
Williams
John Williams
Alabama
Cullman
Jelks
Samuel Weaver
Weaver
Wilson
Pipe Burst Floods Store Basement Yesterday
Water two feet deep flooded the basement and ground floor of the A Company store after a pipe burst cut the water supply to an elevator system. The flood, driven by a current through the front door, damaged stock including about a hundred barrels of nails. Recovery efforts began after discovery yesterday afternoon, but the sloping floor left part of the store still flooded this morning and overall loss is substantial.
Standard Oil in Clutch of Law
Chicago August 6 The federal grand jury convened to probe Standard Oil Company methods of transporting its products. Prosecutors led by Attorney General Moody have gathered extensive evidence, adding to material from Cleveland. Indictments under the anti reb ate law are anticipated as the case focuses on railroads hesual rates and rebates.
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The
Star
Chicago
Federal
Standard Oil Company
Moody
Cleveland
Seaboard extension talks weigh routes to Anniston
A conference between the Chamber of Commerce and Seaboard rail officials assessed two routes from Grayton to Anniston. The Gaboury route via Eleventh Street and Moore Avenue would enter the city, reaching the Seaboard terminal, at 2644 miles, outside the 2 1/2 mile zone. A second route via Blayeth Street near the Central Foundry Company would take 2719 miles, differing by about one and a half miles. The aim is to win a 25 cent per ton freight rate, down from 50 to 75 cents previously, with an initial target of 35 cents per ton.
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Moore Avenue
Gaboury
Seaboard
J. B. LeGarde
Blay
Anniston
Bank Closes as Depositors Threaten Mob at Milwaukee Bank
Patrons attempted to mob officers after the Milwaukee avenue bank closed on Aug. 6. Police were needed to prevent violence as depositors awaited an examination of the books before reopening.
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Cief
Milwaukee Avenue
Warner
Experts Examine New Rifle Bullets at Springfield Armory
Experts test lighter pointed rifle bullets at the government armory in Springfield Massachusetts. The lighter projectiles show flatter trajectories and greater effectiveness to 700 yards, while heavier bullets offer higher accuracy for sharpshooters. Tests on comparative merits remain incomplete.
Celebrations Mark Five Years Since Opening Kiowa Comanche Country
Festivities began today across Kiowa and Comanche country to commemorate the fifth anniversary of settlement in the area. Main events centered in Anadarko and spread to Hobart Lawton and surrounding communities.
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Hobart
Lawton
Grand jury subpoenas target railroad officials in storage charge dispute
A large group of railroad officials have been subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury regarding alleged discrimination in storage charges in favor of an oil company. The action highlights tensions between rail interests and compensation practices.
Heat Wave Claims Three in New York City
Telegraph from The Star reports New York City enduring a torrid heat wave with three deaths and numerous prostrations. Doctors note the extreme conditions worsen distress among the poor and attribute deaths to the heat, including infants and the elderly.
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Telegraph
the Star
New York
Judge Rosalsky Orders Grand Jury Probe Into Ice Trust
Judge Rosalsky in the New York General Sessions court instructed the grand jury to investigate alleged practices of the ice trust and return indictments if evidence of conspiracy by the so-called Ice Baron justifies action. The instruction came during a searing heat wave that worsened ice shortages for the poor.
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Baron
THE
ICE Trust
Star New York
Rosalskey
Court of General Sessions
Grand Jury
Dietmenta
Con
Sirio Wreck Off Hormigas Island Claims Hundreds
Reports from Marigena Spain dated August 6 say the steamer Sirio sank off Hormigas Island with about 800 aboard. Exact deaths uncertain due to lost ship books, but early estimates exceed 400, with roughly half rescued as relief ships arrived.
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Sirio
Hormigas Island
Star
Marigena
Spain
Four Negroes to Be Tried for Barber Junction Family Murder
A special term of Rowan superior court opens in Salisbury North Carolina for the murder trial of Nease Gillespie Henry Gillespie John Gillespie and Jack Dillingham charged with killing Isaac Lyerly his wife and two children at Barber Junction last month The prosecution centers on the testimony of 12 year old Henry Mayhew the grandson of Nease Gillespie who witnessed the crime and described it in detail
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the Star
Salisbury
Rowan Superior Court
Isaac Lyerly
Barber Junction
Nease Gillespie
Henry and
John
Jack Dillingham
Henry Mayhew
Gillespie
Wife Kills Husband With Axe in Brooklyn
In New York on August 6 a domestic dispute ended when 60 year old Mrs Korner attacked her husband with an axe at their Brooklyn home, killing him instantly. She was arrested.
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Ner
Korner
Brooklyn
Balloon record broken by Thomas and Knabenshue
Noank Conn Aug 6 Dr Julian R Thomas and Roy Knabenshue who started from New York last night in a balloon to break the American record landed here early this morning without an accident After breakfasting here Thomas and Knabenshue at 6 30 entered their end and sailed away toward Boston.
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Julian R. Thomas
Roy Knabenshue
New York
Thomas Ant Knabenshue
Boston
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