Effort to Save Life of Tom Kirkpatrick in Death Case
Tom Kirkpatrick, jailed under a death sentence for fatally shooting Jim Vaughn at Iron City on May 19 1909, secured a reprieve from Governor Emmet O Neal delaying execution to September 8 to allow appeals for commutation to life imprisonment. Local sentiment favors life imprisonment over execution, with witness Esquire Hendon supporting mercy and noting Vaughn’s dangerous record. Vaughn had threatened Kirkpatrick after a minor scuffle.
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Tom Kirkpatrick
Jim Vaughn
Iron City
Supreme Court
Emmet O’neal
LeGrand
Esquire
Chatman Pleads Guilty in Police Court
In police court Ross Chatman pleaded guilty to striking Mrs Minnie Higginbotham after a dispute. Recorder Creen will set a fine tomorrow after reviewing the case merits. Adler Harmon was acquitted of rocks throwing on the same night.
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Ross Chatman
Minnie Higginbotham
Recorder Creen
Adler Harmon
Pure Food Act Introduced in Washington
June 22 and the president's drugs act were introduced today in Washington. The news item notes the administration pushing for federal regulation of medicines and food safety.
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Washington
Dayton wife of ex-Congressman James Cox granted divorce
Mrs. James Cox of Dayton Ohio wife of ex Congress man James Cox was granted a divorce in the court of common pleas on grounds of gross neglect and cruelty extending over years.
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Cleveland
Ohio
James Cox
Dayton
Court of Common Pleas
John Eaton Bailed in Kennedy Murders Case
John Eaton, one of six charged in the Kennedy murder near Peek Hill, was released from the county jail Wednesday night on two $1,000 bonds. John Fowler remains jailed, having no bond. W. F. Kennedy and Ada Kennedy have varying bond status, with Fowler appealing to his father in South Carolina for help.
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John Eaton
Shell
Sarge Kennedy
Peek’s Hill
John Fowler
Fowler
South Carolina
W. F. Kennedy
Ada Kennedy
Coleman
Burglaries Rattle Talladega and Clairmont Springs
Three burglaries at Talladega and two at Clairmont Springs occurred Wednesday night. Officers kept busy but the total amount secured was 200.
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Talladega
Clairmont Springs
Charley Burton Pleads Guilty to Bigamy in Court
Charley Burton, alleged bigamist, pleads guilty to the charge and receives a two year sentence. While jailed he caused continual trouble for the warden who feared further attempts on his life, having already tried to kill himself three times.
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Talladega
Charley Burton
Burton
Miss Yrma Ivey Guest at Tyler Hill Visit
Miss Yrma Ivey of Birmingham is the guest of Mrs. Edward M. Sellers on Tyler Hill, spending time as a visitor at the residence.
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Yrma Ivey
Birmingham
Edward M. Sellers
Tyler Hill
Mother's Shot by 78-Year-Old Man After Refusal
In Janesville Wisconsin on June 22 Johana Hiseke fifteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Hiseke was shot and killed when Louis Kellar seventy eight years old fired after she refused his proposal to marry her He then tried to wipe out the Hiseke family and was captured and jailed.
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Janesville
Wis
Louis Kellar
Johana
Hiseke
Kellar
Royal procession in London marks new King and Queen
Americans witness the royal pageant as George is crowned with Mary beside him. The crowd sees a grand display of wealth and ceremony with music and new oaths used for the first time.
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Queen Mary
Coronation season events listed from London schedule
The London coronation program outlines a busy season with military and naval pageants, royal processions, social functions, and major gatherings. Key items include the June 23 royal procession, June 24 naval review, June 26 gala, June 29 Guildhall lunch, June 30 Newmarket meeting, July investiture and visits, and flagship regattas and races through August.
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London
Spithead
King George
Queen Mary
Victoria
Opera House
Covent Garden
Guildhall
Newmarket
Prince of Wales
Edinburgh
Holy Rood Castle
Glasgow
Dublin
Goodwood
Duke of Richmond
Cowes
Coronation of George V Opens Pageant at Westminster Abbey
London reports the June 22 coronation of King George V with a royal procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. Thousands flocked to view the white and gold state coach, as trumpets sounded and chimes rang, while foreign royalties and Canadian officials were prominently noted in the celebrations. The crowd's enthusiasm built to a peak as the ceremony began, concluding with the archbishop's address and the king's solemn rites.
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Canterberry
Westminster Abbey
George V
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Tower of London
Tower
Hyde Park Armory
Mall
Buckingham Palace
Duke Connaught
Lord Kitchener
Othe
Whitehall
Parliament Street
Dominion
Rainfall In Arkansas Brings Estimated Million Dollar Benefit
In Little Rock on June 22, Arkansas reports general rains ending a long dry spell across Central and Southern regions. Farmers estimate the rain's value at about one million dollars to farming interests, easing drought and boosting crops.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Heaven as seen in Paul and John by Evangelist Bernard
Evangelist Bernard discusses Bible facets about Heaven at the Christian church. He outlines the Third Heaven, eternal life, and the knowledge of Christ, with joys including knowing and serving Him and everlasting companionship among Earth's redeemed.
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Paul
Lazarus
Dives
Ionians
Heaven
Christ
Earth
Judge Landis Delivers Jolt to Ten Packers in Beef Trust Case
In Chicago on June 22 Judge Landis refused to disclose witness names to defense lawyers for ten indicted packers tied to the beef trust. The defendants had moved for a bill of particulars, which will be argued this Saturday before the court.
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Chicago
Landis
United States Court
Ers
Father of Jim Hyatt puzzled by fatal shooting near White Plains
John Hyatt, father of Jim Hyatt, is questioned about the murder of Tom Wood near White Plains. He says he is as puzzled as anyone by the motive and notes no known prior conflict between his son and Wood. He doubts willful killing and suggests a possible accident during a friendly scuffle. He recalls his son visiting Wood’s home and being seen with family near Anniston.
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John Hyatt
Jim Hyatt
Tom Wood
White Plains
Anniston
Mr. Hyatt
Mr. Wood
Wood
Veteran Rises in Crowd At Confederate Reunion Scene
An illustration from the Confederate veterans reunion shows an old soldier in a several thousand strong audience shouting I was there as an orator speaks of Shiloh. The gathering features Evangelist Bernard on Wild Oats, a mass by Eli White, and a solo by Miss Bates.
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Confederate Veterans
Nhiloh
Fleaven
Evangelist Bernard
Eli White
Miss Bates
Glavis Brother Arrested in Chicago on Larceny Charge
George C. Glavis, brother of Louis Glavis linked to the Ballinger Pinchot affair, was arrested in Chicago on a larceny warrant sworn in Washington by James Keeley, manager of the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago
George C. Glavis
Louis Glavis
Ballinger-Pinchot
Washington
James Keeley
Chicago Tribune
Glavis
Lea Couple Progress Reported by Doctors
Continued improvement in the condition of Senator Luke Lea and Mrs Lea was reported this morning by their physicians. They remain under careful medical observation and treatment.
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Washington
Luke Lea
Appropriations of Sixty-Third Congress Reach $1.03 Billion
Washington on June 22 reports a public statement showing total appropriations of the Sixty-Third Congress at $1,025,682,881.72. In addition to specific appropriations, contracts were authorized requiring future congressional appropriations totaling $43,454,145.
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Congress
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