Ex Sheriff Callahan Killed in Jackson Feud Violence
Former Sheriff Callahan was shot by an assassin in Jackson Kentucky and is dying. The shooting inflames feudists as armed factions from Hargis and Cockrill camps rush toward town. State troops expected to quell the reign of terror after bloodshed.
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Jackson, Ky
Feud City
Jackson
Callahan
Hargis
Cockrill
Deaton
Curtis Jett
Marcum
Jett
Mar
Negro enters night exchange room in Eufaula
In Eufaula on Sunday about 3 am a black man entered the telephone exchange operating room and confronted night operator Miss Lizzie Thompson with a pistol. She screamed for help and he fled through a window but was later arrested, identified and confessed to the entry, denying any evil intent amid fears of lynching.
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Eufaula
Lizzie Thompson
May Teach Cubans In Economic Advice
Washington officials monitor Cuban government condition and expect leading Cubans to visit Washington to advise on economic administration. The Cuban budget for the coming year is put at 35 million dollars, likely creating a sizable deficit.
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Washington
The
Isles
Abercrombie Backs Nat Educational Aid Plan
Dr J W Abercrombie president of the State university spoke at Anniston High School commencement, lauding the educational aid proposal. He noted his historic role as first superintendent under the new board and praised local interest in schooling progress.
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Anniston High School
Noble Street
D. R. Murphy
J. G. Glass
Philip Kemp
Lonetta Weaver
Mamie Britt
Rose Mackey
Mackey
Brutus
Bessie Reaves
Clifford Powell
John Pelham
John W. Abercrombie
The
State University
Alabama
Abercrombie
Anniston
Board of Education
Taft to Sign Tariff Bill within 24 Hours Says Leader
Washington June 7 A Republican leader said President Taft would sign the tariff bill within 24 hours of its receipt. He added that Taft prefers a quick resolution to restore business certainty, while the woolen schedules face opposition from Dolliver LaFollette Beveridge and Cummins. Ten Democrats reportedly ready to vote for the bill if needed.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Dolliver
LaFollette
Beveridge
Cummins
Sliding scale fines tied to Sabbaths cited in report
The article notes a sliding Sabbath fine scale with fines rising by one dollar each Sabbath. John Freeman was fined 17.59 for a beverage yesterday. Dock Kettle, a young white man, was fined 12.70 for an unprovoked assault on Jerry Greenwood, a Black man, and John Miller’s case for disorder was continued.
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John Freeman
Dock Kettle
Jerry Greenwood
John Miller
Eleven Bodies Recovered From Louisiana Wharf Disaster
New Orleans reports eleven bodies recovered after the steamer Margaret struck a pier on Lake Pontchartrain near Mandeville. The pier collapsed trapping many in nine feet of water. salvage crews dredge the lake as missing tally drops from twenty. The captain had been warned the pier was flimsy and unsteady. Rescue operations continued amid pandemonium.
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Louisiana Wharf
New Orleans
Margaret
Lake Pontchatrain
Mandeville
Memphis Hosts Grand Confederate Reunion In June
Memphis opens for the Confederate reunion with 35 000 visitors expected. Delegations arrive from Alabama Arkansas Texas Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi and more as electric lights adorn Main Street and a giant Confederate flag spans Madison Avenue. The Bijou theater hosts the opening ceremonies with remarks by Major General J H McDowell and officials from the state city and veterans groups.
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Alabama
Arkansas
Texas
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Carolinas
Oklahoma
J. H. McDowell
Patterson
Malone
George W. Gordon
Memphis
Clement A. Evans
Theodore 8. Garrett
Norfolk
Sons of Veterans
Southern Memorial Association
Naval Veterans
Forrest Cavalry
Wheeler Corps
N. Forrest
Mass meeting boosts county bond issue for roads
A large Saturday gathering in Galhoun County endorsed a road bond plan. Proponents argued the bond issue is solid and will pass by a large margin, countering anti bond arguments from Hon. L F Greer. Speakers L J Morris J H Privett M B Wellborn and J T Pain supported the bonds noting par sale and interest not exceeding 5 percent.
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L. J. Morris
J. H. Privett
M. B. Wellborn
J. T. Pain
Greer
Galhoun County
Fargo Fire Anniversary Remembrance Marks 1893 Blaze
Fargo observed the anniversary of the 1893 fire that devastated the city destroying 42 blocks and causing about 3 million dollars in property damage.
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Fargo
N. D
Birthday of Empress Observed Across St Petersburg
On June 7 public flags flew over buildings and churches held thanksgiving services to mark the empress birthday born June 7, 1972.
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ST. Petersburg
New Faculty and Bright Prospect at Alabama Presbyterian College
At a Monday board meeting in John B Knox's private office, Dr. John W Stagg was elected to the presidency to succeed Dr. Sterling J. Poster. Stagg reserved his acceptance but expressed duty to the college and confidence in its future. The faculty will include White Vanderbilt, Lang, Lyons and others from Southwestern, Princeton, Tulane, Edinburg and Tulane, with plans to extend operations to Birmingham and Anniston.
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Alabama Presbyterian College
John B Knox
John W Stagg
Birmingham
Sterling J. Poster
Alabama Bholel
Stagg
South
White
Anniston
Vaneerbilt
Allen
Balloons Land Across the South From Indianapolis Race
Racers that began in Indianapolis on endurance flights are landing in the South. Balloons touched down at Greenbriar Tennessee and Corinth Mississippi with more yet to the Gulf. Reports say some may near Pensacola and Montgomery with lookouts urged for Anniston as balloons pass southeastward.
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Birmingham
Indianapolis
Greebriar
Tenn
Corinth
Miss
Gulf
Fort Payne
Pensacola
Fla
Montgomery
Wright brothers to receive medals from Taft in Washington
The Wright brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright will arrive in Washington on June 10 to receive medals from aero clubs and the government for their successful airplane design. President Taft will present the awards and the brothers plan no demonstration at Fort Meyer until about June 15.
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Washington
Wright Brothers
Orville and
Wilbur
Aero Clubs
Taft
Wrights
Fort Meyer
Early Not a Leper Says John Early Has Skin Disease
New York June 7 John Early once thought to have leprosy and separated from his wife and children for nine months is now described as having a skin disease but not leprosy He has permission to leave his isolated home near Washington and will receive treatment in a New York hospital It is hoped he can be cured
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New York
John Early
Washington
Little Nora Kennedy Fatally Shot by 12-Year-Old Boy
Nora Kennedy nine months old died after her twelve year old half brother Albert Morrin loaded a gun to shoot a hawk. He left the gun unattended in the house, and the shot struck the child in the shoulder near the neck and exited the back. The baby was buried at Bethel church as parents mourn.
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Nora Kennedy
W. F. Kennedy
Ohatehie
Albert Morrin
Bethel Church
Pentecostal Tent Meeting Sees Growing Crowds and Healings
The Pentecostal tent meeting at 18th and Gurnee continues through Wednesday night with large crowds attending. Sermons draw souls to Christ, many reclaimed and some healed.
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18Th and Gurnee
Church Alleged Thief Of Jewelry Fugitive From Justice
A. P. Church alias J. H. Young of Rome is charged with peculations from R. Steele & Son. A warrant was issued and given to the sheriff for arrest, but Church remains at large as officers have not yet captured him. Jewelry and valuables were allegedly taken and later traded or pawned around the city. most goods reportedly recovered following searches.
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A. P. Church
J. H. Young
Rome
R. Steele & Son
Church
Young
Justice Creen
Phillips
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