Effort to Save Life of Tom Kirkpatrick from Death Sentence
Tom Kirkpatrick, jailed in Iron City for the May 19 1909 killing of Jim Vaughn, has secured a gubernatorial reprieve until September 8 to pursue commutation to life imprisonment. Strong local sentiment favors mercy, with witnesses supporting imprisonment rather than execution. Vaughn had threatened Kirkpatrick after a brief scuffle, and the case hinges on presenting facts to authorities for clemency.
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Tom Kirkpatrick
Jim Vaughn
Iron City
Supreme Court
Emmet O'Neal
LeGrand
Esquire Hendon
Vaughn
Kirkpatrick
Chatman Pleads Guilty in Police Court Case
In police court Ross Chatman pleaded guilty to slapping Minnie Higginbotham after a recent quarrel. Recorder Creen will impose a fine tomorrow morning after reviewing the case merits. Adler Harmon was acquitted of throwing rocks at Chatman that same night.
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Ross Chatman
Minnie Higginbotham
Recorder Creen
Adler Harmon
President's drugs act introduced in Washington
Washington report notes the President introduced a drugs act today on June 22. The measure aims to regulate pharmaceutical policy and expand public health oversight.
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Washington
Splendidly Extravagant in Magnificence English Coronation Breaks dll Records
Mrs Cox a divorcee. Cleveland Ohio June 22. Mrs James Cox of Dayton Ohio divorced on grounds of gross neglect and cruelty over years in the court of common pleas.
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Cleveland
Ohio
James Cox
Dayton
Court of Common Pleas
Eaton Bond Granted In Kennedy Murder Case
John Eaton, part of six charged in the Kennedy murders near Peek's Hill, was released on two $1,000 bonds after jail custody. John Fowler remains jailed. his bond request denied but granted later via habeas corpus. W. F. Kennedy and Ada Kennedy have faced mixed bond outcomes as authorities adjust pretrial releases.
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John Eaton
Shell
Sarge Kennedy
Peek’s Hill
John Fowler
Fowler
South Carolina
W. F. Kennedy
Ada Kennedy
Coleman
Burglary spree and bigamy case headline Talladega
Three burglaries at Talladega and two at Clairmont Springs occurred Wednesday night totaling $200. Charley Burton, accused bigamist who has attempted suicide three times, pleaded guilty and received a two year sentence. While jailed, Burton caused trouble for the warden who watched for another possible self harm attempt.
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Talladega
Clairmont Springs
Charley Burton
Burton
Weather Forecast Calls for Showers Tonight
Unsettled conditions bring local showers tonight into Friday with scattered activity and cooling temperatures across the region.
Mother Shot by 78-Year-Old Over Refused Marriage
In Janesville Wisconsin on June 22 Louis Kellar aged 78 shot and killed Mrs Johana Hiscke after she refused to permit him to marry her 15 year old daughter. Kellar attempted to kill others in the Hiscke family but was captured and jailed.
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Janesville
Wis
Louis Kellar
Johana
Higeke
Kellar
Hiscke
7 000 Threats Beset Historic Abbey as George Crowned King
King George was proclaimed British ruler amid a packed ceremony at Westminster Abbey where 7 000 threats were shouted by onlookers within the walls. Queen Mary appeared merry and the procession showcased unprecedented wealth and a first time use oath with notable music and pageantry.
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God
the King
George
Queen Mary
Coronation season to feature royal pageants and society events
London outlines a brilliant coronation season program including a royal procession in South London, naval review off Spithead viewed from Victoria, a Covent Garden opera gala, Guildhall lunch and city procession, Newmarket meeting, Investiture of the Prince of Wales, royal visits to Edinburgh Glasgow Dublin, the American Ambassador’s Fourth of July reception, Henley Regatta, Goodwood and Cowes Week events, with princes and courts attending.
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London
Spithead
King George
Queen Mary
Victoria
Opera House
Covent Garden
George
Guildhall
Newmarket
Prince of Wales
Edinburgh
Holy Rood Castle
Glasgow
Dublin
Goodwood
Duke of Richmond
Cowes
Coronation of King George V Opens in Westminster Abbey
The coronation of King George V and Queen Mary at Westminster Abbey drew seven thousand worshipers and vast crowds along a procession route. The state coach entered Buckingham Palace then moved through The Mall and Whitehall as royal arrival amid ceremonies and foreign dignitaries.
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Palace
Tower
Hyde Park Armory
Mall
Buckingham Palace
Duke of Connaught
Lord Kitchener
Whitehall
Parliament Street
Dominion
Rain Breaks Drought Across Arkansas Farms
After two months of drought the central and southern regions of Arkansas received rain that farmers estimate is worth about one million dollars to their crops and prospects.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Will Know in Heaven Faith Topic at Christian Church
Evangelist Bernard lectured at the Christian church on Heaven with the theme Bible of Facts About Heaven. He argued the Third Heaven described by Paul, discussed knowing one another after death, and outlined the joys and limits of Heaven including knowing, likeness to Christ, service, and eternal companionship of redeemed souls.
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Evangelist Bernard
Christian Church
Bible
Paul
Lazarus
Dives
Mount of
Transfiguraion
Thessalonians
Heaven
Christ
Earth
Father of Jim Hyatt speaks on tragedy near White Plains
John Hyatt, father of Jim Hyatt, is in Anniston and discusses the fatal incident in which his son is involved. He questions intent and motive, suggests the event may have stemmed from a drunken, accidental clash, and notes his son visited Jim Wood’s home as a friendly visit prior to the Thursday appearance.
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John Hyatt
Jim Hyatt
Tom Wood
White Plains
Anniston
Mr. Wyatt
Mr. Wood
Mr. Hyatt
Wood
Judge Landis Refuses Witness Names in Beef Trust Case
In Chicago on June 22 Judge Landis refused to disclose the witnesses’ names to ten indicted millionaire packers involved in the beef trust case. The defense had moved for a bill of particulars, which will be argued on Saturday.
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Chicago
Landis
United States
Confederate veterans reunion scene sparks storm in crowd
An old soldier rose, waved his cane, and interrupted a Shiloh talk, shouting "Twas there!" to mark a moment at the reunion. Evangelist Bernard previews a sermon on Wild Oats tonight with music by Minister Bert White. Miss Bates sang a solo to conclude last evening's program.
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Shiloh
Evangelist Bernard
Bert White
Miss Bates
Glavis Brother Arrested for Larceny in Chicago
Chicago on June 22 George C Glavis brother of Louis Glavis figure in Ballinger Pinchot controversy was arrested on a larceny warrant sworn in Washington by James Keeley Tribune manager.
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Chicago
George C. Glavis
Louis Glavis
Washington
James Keeley
Chicago Tribune
Glavis
Lea Couple Show Continued Health Improvement
Washington reports continued improvement in the condition of Senator Luke Lea and his wife as physicians provide morning updates. The bulletin notes steady progress but offers no details on the underlying illness or treatment.
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Washington
Luke Lea
Appropriations of Sixty-Third Congress Reach $1.03 Billion
Washington June 22 government figures show total appropriations of the Sixty-Third Congress at 1 025 682 881 72 dollars. In addition to explicit appropriations, contracts authorized require future congressionally provided funds totaling 43 454 145 dollars.
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Congress
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