Effort to Save Life of Tom Kirkpatrick under Threat of Execution
The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed the death sentence for Tom Kirkpatrick a Black man convicted of killing Jim Vaughn in Iron City on May 19 1909 An effort for executive clemency is planned noting his lack of funds for counsel at trial and claims of unfair presentation The community including affidavits from both Black and white residents seeks commutation to life imprisonment with Esquire Hendon named as a key white witness for the state
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Tom Kirkpatrick
Jim Vaughn
Iron City
The
Star
Supreme Court
Esquire Hendon
Sheriff to bring Williams to trial after Birmingham transfer
Sheriff Charles T. Brooks admitted he moved Julian Williams, accused of assaulting Mrs. W. Forrest Brittain Jr., to Birmingham on advisers’ advice. Williams will be returned for a preliminary hearing and likely imprisoned in Calhoun county jail. Brooks says the transfer aimed to avoid trouble, though he would have fought to protect the prisoner. Williams wept at arrest and the sheriff says he speaks intelligently on all subjects.
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Charles T. Brooks
Julian Williams
W. Forrest Brittain, Jr
Birmingham
Williams
Calhoun County
Brooks
Francisco I Madero Seen as Mexico’s Real Ruler
Reports say Francisco I Madero is the real ruler of Mexico and the target of assassination plots by dissatisfied revolution opponents. Mexico City police hold evidence of a conspiracy and have demanded arrests of three prominent government figures.
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Francisco I. Madero
Mexico
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
Mexico City
Carlton Home Burns in College Park Fire
A fire destroyed the Carlton family home in College Park Georgia around 4 a m Friday. Mr and Mrs J C C Carlton and their son were asleep when flames forced them to flee through a window. Mrs Carlton 65 escaped with help from neighbors and the house and contents were valued at about 5000 dollars with some insurance.
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J. C. C. Carlton
College Park
Journalistic Detail Helps Identify Alleged Attacker
The account notes Mr. Brooks doubts the suspect's feigned incapacity and cites a torn shirt and improvised suspenders as identifying clues. The Star extra, issued soon after the arrest, provided initial facts on the assault and Williams capture, winning reader interest.
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Brooks
Star Extra
Williams
Evangelist Bernard Still Draws Crowds at Church
An evening service drew a large audience as Evangelist Bernard preached on Romans 10 10 with the subject Confessing Christ. He cited examples from scripture including Joseph David the prodigal son Judas Thomas and Peter to illustrate the good confession before witnesses. The sermon continued on the eighth page.
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Evangelist Bernard
Christ
Evangelist
Joseph
Egypt
David
Judas
Thomas
Lord
God
Timothy
Simon Peter
Savior
Martha
Coronation Plans See Royal Guests From Many Nations
A list of scheduled events leading to the coronation outlines arrivals and receptions in London from June 19 to June 29. Royal representatives will meet envoys at Buckingham Palace and premier delegations from colonies, with a naval review and gala procession planned. Notable attendees include Germany Austria Hungary Italy Spain Denmark Norway Sweden Romania Saxony Japan China Turkey and others. Portugal may receive an informal invitation for ex King Manuel.
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Seabird
Providence
R. 1
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
T. R. Goodwin
Fred B. Thurber
Thomas Fleming
Gaval
Gibraltar
Sardina
Italy
Automobile Club of
London
Buckingham Palace
Spithead
Theater
George
Henry
France
de Faque
Count Cor de Jastours
Langiér
M. Maurice Herbette
United States
John Hays Hammond
A. W. Greely
Vreeland
Spain
Infante
Fernando of
Bavaria
Alfonso
Austria-Hungary
Archduke Karl Franz
Duke of
Aosta
Holland
Prince Henry of the
Netherlands
Denmark
Sweden
Roumania
Ferdinand
Saxony
Johann George
Norway
M. Ingrans
Turkey
Yusef Izzed Din
Japan
Fushimi
Nogi
Togo
China
Tsai-Chen
Chun
Servia
Chile
Portugal
Manuel
Carnegie Calls Coronation a Sinful Waste of Money
In SKIRO Scotland on June 17 Andrew Carnegie denounces the coronation as a gigantic farce and a sinful waste of money. He says he will not associate with John Wates, a broken down gambler, and rebukes claims he sold out to the steel trust.
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Andy Carnegie
London
Skiro
Scotland
Andrew Carnegie
England
Ironmaster
John Wates
Steeltrust
Six Still Destruction In Week By Deputy McClurkin
Deputy Revenue Collector George P. McClurkin led a week of raids destroying illicit distilleries. Two stills south of Edwardsville Monday, two near Hopewell Wednesday, another near Borden Springs Thursday, and a plant north of Edwardsville Friday. Copper stills were common, and convictions are expected with evidence from the raids. Accompanying him were H. C. Zaner and W. H. Barton, with Deputy Sheriff Jack Shepperd present at Hopewell.
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George P. McClurkin
Edwardsville
Hopewell
Borden Springs
8. C. Zaner
W. H. Barton
Heflin
Jack Shepperd
Death comes suddenly for Levi Johnston near Alexander City
T M Carter learns of the death of Levi Johnston 83 a resident of Coosa County who lived on a farm near Alexander City His passing occurred suddenly while he oversaw farm work and his body lay undiscovered for hours before a diligent search found him Johnston was a brother of John Johnston an Alabama legislator under the Comer administration and a prominent Mason in the county.
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T. M. Carter
Levi Johnston
Coosa County
Alexander City
Sechion
Mr. Johnston
John Johnston
Alabama
Comer
Carnegie vows to testify and press Gates case
Promising to return to America to testify before the Stanley investigating committee, Carnegie declared he would remove every inch of cuticle covering the ample form of Gates.
King George Starts Training Ahead of Coronation
London reports King George in active training to ease coronation strain. His physician ordered a preparatory athletic course guided by famed strongman Eugene Sandow.
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London
George
Kaugene Sandow
London Prepares for Coronation Crowds and Decor
London buzzes with coronation prep as new timber and grand stands rise. The city, now in curl papers, awaits the spectacle with waterproof coverings shielding elaborate sets from rain and crowds swelling as decorations near completion.
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London
Nashville Woman Killed in Auto Crash
Nashville Tenn June 17. While Dr W J Allen his wife and two children were driving at Rutherford the machine ran off the road Mrs Allen died Dr Allen was seriously injured and one child hurt in the crash.
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Nashville
Tenn
W. J. Allen
Rutherford
Allen
Liberty or Death movement grows in Havana
Havana report notes a surge of revolutionary activity as a Madrid era junta plans to liberate the Canary Islands from Spanish rule. The group has acquired a substantial stock of arms and ammunition to establish an independent republic.
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Havana
Canary Islands
Kennedy’s Bail Spares Prison After Feud Killing
William F P Kennedy bonded for 2500 and freed Saturday after being charged with complicity in Sheri Kennedy’s murder during the Pearce Kennedy feud ending January 14. Accomplice John Eaton may post bail but had not by Saturday afternoon. John Fowler remains jailed. status unclear.
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William FP. Kennedy
Sheri Kennedy
Pearce-Kennedy
Bond
John Eaton
Shell Kennedy
Taft Rebukes Cavalry Colonel Over Jewish Bias
Colonel Joseph Garrard at Fort Myer was formally reprimanded for showing prejudice against Private Frank Bloom a Jewish soldier. Bloom had requested a second lieutenant exam and Garrard opposed it on grounds of Bloom being Jewish. President Taft ordered a fair promotion exam for Bloom.
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Joseph Garrard
Fort Myer
Frank Bloom
Bloom
Garrard
Taft
Young Bloom
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Supreme Court of Alabama
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Cory
Kennedy
Ternoon
John Fowler
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