Unknown Jackson feudist slain in Breathitt troubles spill
Lexington dispatch reports in Breathitt county Kentucky that former Sheriff Callahan lies dying after being shot. His son Wilson Callahan was shot at and grazed. An unknown feudist was killed near Jackson as the Deaton faction clashes with the Callahan faction. The county braces for further violence as factions rally.
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Lexington
Crockettsville
Breathitt County
Callahan
Wilson Callahan
Jackson
Deaton
Jesse James
Denton
Hargis
Brotherhood Convention Sparks Growth in Portland Mission Work
The Presbyterian Brotherhood in Portland convened today and a broad program of layman led missionary and church activities is expected to gain momentum from the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Presbyterian ‘Church
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Knights Templar Conclave Opens in Detroit
The 53rd annual conclave of the grand commandry of Michigan, Knights Templar, began its session in Detroit this afternoon.
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Knights Templar
Detroit
Grand Commandry of Michigan
K. T
Wave of Prosperity Feared to Start Soon in Steel Industry
Pittsburg officials say demand may surge with a rush causing congestion. The National Tube Company steel and plate department opened with double shift, employing 4,500 idle workers. Orders total 165000 tons of rails, 2000 freight cars, 500 passenger cars, and 100 locomotives. Boom times expected by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Steel and Plate Department
National Tube Company
Carpenter in Selma Ends His Life by Hanging
W. Z. Jenkins, a well known carpenter in Selma, hanged himself last night from the rafters of an outhouse after months of a wounded leg illness. He is survived by a widow and four grown children, Mrs. D. M. Ingle of Selma, Mrs. C. M. Morris of Montgomery, and Mrs. G. Atkinson of Jacksonville.
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Selma
W. Z. Jenkins
W. «. Jenkins
D. M. Ingle
C. M. Morris
Montgomery
G. ©. Atkinson
Jacksonville
Balloon Found or Lost Over Birmingham Reported Unknown
Report from Indianapolis dated June 8 discusses a suspended balloon over Birmingham with fear for its safety. Unclear whether it landed in Alabama or was diverted by air currents to another U S location.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Birmingham
Alabama
Local musicians gather for Alabama State Music Teachers meeting
A three day Alabama State Music Teachers association meeting opens in Gadsden at 10 a m with sessions in the Carnegie library. Miss Aileen Douglass Miss Hannah Crook and S A Thompson attend along with a large Alabama musician turnout. A progress chorus directed by Prof Dahm Petersen of Birmingham will perform with the group at Hayden park theater each night. Gus Miller a former local resident sings solos. An organ recital is planned at the First Methodist church.
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A. Thompson
Aileen Douglass
Hannah Crook
Calhoun
Alabama State Music Teachers’ Association
Gadsden
Carnegie Library
Alabama
Dahm Petersen
Birmingham
Hayden Park Theater
Gus Miller
First Methodist Church
Mountain Oasis Saloon Faces Nuisance Action
Nashville June 8 reports the Anti-Saloon League plans to label Conger’s Mountain Oasis saloon near McMinnville a nuisance. Conger intends to run despite isolation with no nearby schoolhouse within four miles and the nearest neighbor a sheep herder five miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Anti-Saloon League
Conger
Mountain Oasis
McMinnville
Judge Holds Warrants Against 39 Prohibition Violators
Judge Gaston ruled the warrants against 39 alleged whisky violators were valid, binding them over to the grand jury in bonds of 300 dollars each. A mob in Montgomery threatened law and order detectives, prompting protective measures at the Law and Order League and the jail.
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Montgomery
Gaston
Grand Jury
Law and Order
Law and Order League
George G. Miles
League
Ionch
Woodmen of the World Camp Meets in Detroit
The sovereign Woodmen of the World camp convened in Detroit on June 8 with several hundred delegates present for the gathering and proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen OF the World
Detroit
Innocent Men in Prison
Atlanta June 8 James Martin sentenced to four years in the Federal penitentiary for robbing the Waleska post office confesses another robbery at Menlo Ga C E Clyde and a man named Langford are serving four years for the Menlo crime and are expected to be released.
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Atlanta
James Martin
Waleska
Menlo
C. E. Clyde
Langford
Ohio Sunday School Jubilee Opens in Springfield
The golden jubilee convention of the Ohio Sunday School Association opened today in Springfield Ohio with speakers including Dr. Hamill of Nashville and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ohio State Sunday School Association
Hamill
Nashville
Woolen schedule up in Senate with Dolliver attack
Washington June 8 Senate took up the woolen schedule this morning. Senator Dolliver sharply attacked the rates in heated debate as part of the session coverage.
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Washington
Senate
Dolliver
Mrs J W Graham Remains Laid To Rest
Mrs Eula Graham wife of prominent Mechanicsville citizen J W Graham died Tuesday after a long tuberculosis illness. Funeral at home at 2 p m with interment at Eulaton cemetery Rev Hamby officiating. She leaves husband four children and many friends. A devout Methodist and active Eastern Star member she will be missed by Sulaton lodge and church.
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Eula Graham
Mechanicsville
J. W
Graham
Mr. Hamby
Methodist Church
Acts
Sulaton Lodge of the
Eastern Stars
Diplomatic Tension Over Flag Display In Seattle
A Seattle incident on June 8 reports Japan Navy officers demanding the Japanese flag be raised above the American flag on a building at the exposition. The move risks straining U S Japan relations and has sparked considerable public feeling.
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Seattle
Uncle Sam
Japan
Tjichi
Extra good cotton crop in two states
Galveston June 8 The Texas cotton acreage June 2 was 102.7 and condition 94.2, compared with last year not with normal. The Oklahoma acreage is 83.1 and condition 120.5, compared with last year. Drought persists in parts of Texas while other sections show excellent conditions. Acreage in corn and feed stuffs is up, rice up slightly, and wheat is of fine quality but very short.
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Galveston
Texas
Oklahoma
Reunion opens as 19th United Confederate Veterans convene in Memphis
About 90 000 visitors fill Memphis Bijou Theater for the 19th annual United Confederate Veterans gathering. Commander in Chief Evans presides as governors and mayors deliver welcomes. General Theodore S Garnett delivers the afternoon annual oration after roll call and committee appointments.
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Evans
Patterson
Tennessee
Malone
Memphis
George W. Gordon
Clement A. Evans
Tis
Theodore 8. Garnett
Norfolk
Memphis reunion draws thousands to floral parade
Ninety thousand visitors have already arrived in Memphis for the reunion with 40,000 more expected. The Sons of Confederate Veterans opened proceedings under General Apperson, then held a floral parade stretching over two miles, described as the largest of its kind outside Los Angeles.
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Sons OF Veterans
Memphis
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Apperson
Los Angeles
Interesting Tax Question Referred to County Commissioners
The Illinois Car and Equipment Company and the Western Steel Car and Foundry Company seek a $489 refund from the county as their share of taxes paid in 1908 under protest. The matter remains under advisement by the county board after earlier arbitration fixed values for 1907.
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Illinois Car and Equipment Company
Western Steel Car and Foundry Company
Tlinois Car and Equipment Company
State Tax Commission
Messrs. Willett & Willett
Union Arbiter picks Hardwick to represent firemen
Vice President Ball of the Piromon's union selects Congressman Hardwick of the Augusta district to serve on the arbitration board for railroad point disputes in Georgia. The railroad has not chosen its representative yet.
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Atlanta
Ball
The
Piromon’s Onion
of Hardwick
Augusta
of of Arbitration Board
Georgia of Railroad
Three Cent Rate Back in Effect Across Rail Lines
The Supreme Court moved to remove final injunctive obstacles keeping the 3-cent passenger rate in place, allowing the low fare to resume immediately. Forrest’s cavalry survivors lit four lamps beneath the equestrian statue’s base, a moving moment honored by Hardy veterans and General Garnett’s address.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Forrest
General Forrest
Garnett
New Orleans
Doctors Advocate Small Monthly Contract Practice
Eminent physicians at the American Academy of Medicine press for monthly client payments to a contract physician. The arrangement would ensure early doctor calls during illness and shield doctors from unpaid bills.
Church Wanted Here Captured in Atlanta for Jewel Theft
A. P. Church alias J. H. Young, accused of stealing valuables from R. Steele & Son where he worked as a jeweler, was captured in Atlanta Monday afternoon. Atlanta Chief telegraphed Sheriff LeGrand, who will seek a requisition to bring Church back to Anniston for a preliminary investigation before Judge Crook next Friday.
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R. Steele & Son
Sheriff LeGrand
Anniston
Church
Crook
Baptists Seek Resignation Over Chicago Professor
In Chicago on June 8 the Baptist ministers conference voted to demand the resignation of Prof. George Burnam of Chicago University. They oppose his book The Co Functions of Religion for claiming that following Jesus teachings would cost the soul.
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Chicago
The
Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Baptist of Church
George Burnam
Ef. Foster
Chicago University
of Divines
Jesus
Procession of the Family Skeletons Continues Through Courts
Union Press Special reports ongoing family turmoil from Jay Gould's heirs. Howard Gould and wife Katharine Clemmons Gould face separate divorce actions as allegations of intoxication, alleged infidelity, and private detectives colour the proceedings. The case follows prior Gould separations and long running court scrutiny of the dynasty.
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Union Press
New York
Jay Gould
Wizard of
Wall Street
Countess de Castellane
Anna Gould
Anna
Helie de Sagan
Frank Goulds
Frank
Helen Kelly
Frank Gould
Mra
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Gould
Gerard
Howard Goulds
Europe
Howard Gould
Dustin Marnum
Goulds
George Gould
Zella Nicho
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Ohio Sunday School Jubilee
Mrs. J. W. Graham
Ment
Eulaton Cemetery
Gen. Evans
the Bijou
Ater
United Confederate Veter
Ans
Union Arbiter
Atlantic City, N. J
Amer
Ican Academy of Medicine
A. P. Church, Alias
J. H. Young
Jennings
Las
Holland House
Katherine Clemmons
California
West
Smith Kingdon
Helen
Howard
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