Ex Sheriff Callahan Killed in Jackson Feud Violence
Former Sheriff Callahan was shot by an assassin in Jackson Kentucky and is reported dying. The shooting escalates the feud with armed men riding into town while state troops are sent to restore order. Callahan had testified in Curtis Jett murder case and was linked to the Hargis and Deaton factions.
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Nighttime intrusion at Eufaula exchange shocks town
In Eufaula on June 7 a Black man entered the telephone exchange operating room at about 3 am. Night operator Lizzie Thompson woke to find him standing over her with a pistol. He fled through a window but was later arrested and confessed to entering the room, denying evil intent. Fears linger of possible lynching.
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Leaders of Cuban Government Eyed for Washington Advice
Washington officials say key Cuban leaders may be summoned to the capital to discuss governance and economic policy. Cuban expenditures planned for next year total 35 million dollars, signaling a substantial deficit.
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Washington
Anniston High School Exercises Honor Dr Abercrombie
The Anniston high school commencement Monday featured Dr John W Abercrombie president of the State University as principal speaker on Education. Miss Mamie Britt won a gold prize for A Few Pleasures with other essays given honorable mention. Miss Lonetta Weaver and Miss Rose Mackey delivered notable pieces as pupils closed the first high school under the new city board.
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Philip Kemp
Lonetta Weaver
Mamie Britt
Rose Mackey
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Bessie Reaves
Clifford Powell
John Pelham
John W. Abercrombie
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Mass Meeting Declares Bond Issue For Roads A Triumph
A large Saturday mass meeting supported a bond issue to fund road construction. Proponents claim arguments from opponents were answered and the push toward a public vote gained strength. Only L F Greer spoke for the anti bond side, but his points were reportedly met before voting proceeded.
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L. F. Greer
Eleven Bodies Recovered After Lake Pontchartrain Wharf Disaster
New Orleans reports eleven fatalities after the steamer Margaret struck a Lake Pontchartrain pier near Mandeville causing a collapse. Salvage teams dredge the lake bottom for more victims as about twenty were listed missing earlier, and the captain had been warned the pier was unstable.
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Confederates Gather in Memphis for Reunion Express
Memphis opens for a grand Confederate reunion starting tomorrow and running to Thursday with ceremonies at Vicksburg for the Stephen D. Lee monument unveiling. A 35 000 visitor crowd massing, decorated streets, electric Confederate flags, and a busy parade schedule highlight the event.
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Road bonds likely to pass in Calhoun county by large vote
An almost unanimous age vote supported the bond issue. Speakers L J Morris J H Privett M B Wellborn and J T Fain argued bonds cannot be sold under par or above 5 percent interest, countering Greer's points. From appearances, road bonds seem set to win by a very large majority in Calhoun county.
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J. H. Privett
M. B. Wellborn
J. T. Fain
Greer
Calhoun County
Fargo observes 1893 great fire anniversary
Fargo today marked the anniversary of the 1893 fire that nearly destroyed the city. The blaze razed 42 city blocks and caused about $3,000,000 in property damage.
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Birthday of Czarina Observed in St. Petersburg
In St. Petersburg on June 7 public flags flew on buildings and churches held special thanksgiving services for the empress, born June 7, 1872.
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ST. Petersburg
All Day Sacred Harp Singing in Peaceburg
An all day Sacred Harp singing is planned for next Sunday at Peaceburg. The public is invited and asked to bring books and baskets of dinner.
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Peaceburg
Acceptance Reserved but Favorable Answer Is Anticipated
Aboard by the Alabama Presbyterian college board Dr. John W. Stagg of Birmingham is elected to succeed Sterling J. Poster as president, with acceptance considered likely. The new faculty includes White, Vanderbilt, and other professors from Princeton Tulane Southwestern Edinburg, slated to canvass Birmingham and state cities.
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John B. Knox
John W. Stagg
Birmingham
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Stagg
Alabama Hotel
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Anniston
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Vanderbilt
Prof. Allen
Princeton
Tulane
George Lang
Southwestern
University of Edinburgh
Scott Lyons
Balloons Land Over Southern States in Endurance Race
Raging balloons that started from Indianapolis Saturday are landing in the South. One reached Green Briar Tennessee and another Corinth Mississippi with others still en route to the Gulf. Reports place balloons over Birmingham and Fort Payne with several entering the big race from Indianapolis with six still unaccounted for.
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Wright brothers to receive medals from Taft in Washington
Orville and Wilbur Wright will arrive in Washington June 10 to accept medals from aero clubs and the government for their successful airplane design. President Taft will present the honors, with flight demonstrations at Fort Meyer planned around June 15.
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Early Not A Leper in New York Now With Skin Disease
John Early formerly believed to have leprosy and separated from his wife and children for nine months is said to have a skin disease not leprosy. He has permission to leave his isolated home near Washington and will receive treatment in a New York hospital. doctors believe he can be cured.
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Janes
John
Washington
Fatally Shot Infant by Brother in Tragic House Accident
Nora Kennedy nine months old, daughter of W. S. Kennedy near Obatehie, died after an eight year old brother, Albert Morris, loaded a gun to shoot a hawk and left the gun unattended. The discharge struck the child in the shoulder and back, dying moments later in the mother's arms. The burial was at Bethel church as parents mourn.
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W. S. Kennedy
Obatehie
Albert Morris
Pentecostal Tent Meeting Near Gurnee Continues
Crowds gather at the Pentecostal tent at 18th and Gurnee as sermons proceed through Wednesday night and possibly beyond. Believers report souls saved reclaimed and some healed.
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18Th and Gurnee
Church Alleged Thief of Jewelry
A. P. Church alias J. H. Young from Rome is accused of robbing R. Steele & Son, burning through jewelry thefts and pawns around the city. A warrant is out, deputy sheriff Phillips awaits arrest as the fugitive eludes capture.
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