Wounded Joe Cannon Shot During Arrest Near G P Depot
Report says Joe Cannon was shot by Officer Parker during an attempted arrest on a disorderly conduct charge. Cannon sustained two bullet wounds, losing a finger, and is bedridden but not yet deemed fatal. Parker surrendered to the sheriff and posted bond of 4200. doctors say Cannon’s condition is serious but may improve if no complications arise.
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Hemphill and Parker
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Hemphill
Parker
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Billie
Tennessee Tennis Championship Opens in Nashville
Auspicious conditions attended the opening of the second annual Tennessee championship at the Nashville Tennis Club. Events are men's singles and doubles with the singles winner to challenge Cowan Rodgers of Knoxville, current champion, while the doubles winners must face Cowan and Charles Rodgers of Knoxville.
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Tenn
Nashville Tennis Club
Cowan Rodgers
Knoxville
Cowan
Charles Rodgers
Negro Fireman Jim King Killed by Train
Jim King a well known negro locomotive fireman for the Southern railroad was run over by a freight car at Fifteenth street around 5 30 pm and crushed beneath the trucks. He died shortly after. King waited for a switch engine to ride to the yard for a trip. He fell while attempting to catch the running board. He was a longtime employee of J L Murphy and a member of the colored Congregational church. Funeral services were held and he was buried from the church.
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Jim King
Southern Railroad
Fifteenth Street
Jim
J. L. Murphy
Colored Congregational Church
Mulberry Avenue
Seaboard Arrival Promises Cheaper Coal For Anniston
The Seaboard Air Line’s coming to Anniston will bring cheaper coal and easier access to raw materials, positioning Anniston as a key Seaboard town in the South. City leaders plan to approve a franchise and finalize building steps at Thursday’s council session to hasten the railroad’s arrival and industrial growth.
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Seaboard Air Line
Anniston
Seaboard
Birmingham
Atlanta
Ham
Mitchell Has Many Friends in Mitchell Trial Today
The case of George Mitchell, charged with killing Edmund Creffield, opens for trial in Seattle. Supporters in Oregon cities have raised funds for his defense as the sensational case draws intense regional interest. The slaying followed Creffield’s controversial Holy Roller leadership and occurred on Seattle streets about two months ago.
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the Star
Seattle
Wash
George Mitchell
Edmund Creffield
Holy Roller
Prophet
Crim
Portland
Corvallis
Oregon
Creffield
Mitchell
Joshua
Governor Harris Regains Health
Governor Harris has entirely recovered from indigestion and will return to Columbus today. Earlier alarming reports caused concern due to his age.
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The
Star
Eaton,o
Columbus
Officer McCain Fined After Weapon Clash and Neck Injury
In police court, Bill McCain pleaded guilty to raising chain and was fined 25.40. An incident left Officer McNamara with a neck wound from a knife slash by McCain's brother during a confrontation over weapons. Special Officer Shiretzski assisted and helped detain McCain and the items identified as war implements.
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McNamara
McCain
Russia prepares for war says general vows revenge in Far East
At a St. Petersburg banquet General Renekampf, a veteran of the Japanese war, declared that Russia is nearing the moment for vengeance in the Far East and that all preparations are under way.
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Russia
Far East
Manufacturers and operatives confer over wage offer in New Bedford
In New Bedford Massachusetts the Textile Council reviewed the manufacturers reply to a 10 percent wage demand. The manufacturers offered 5 percent starting July 2 and a conference was set for no later than Wednesday to present the issue to the unions. Operatives remained dissatisfied with the terms.
Huntsville Struck by Severe Electrical Storm
Huntsville Ala June 25 Two barns burned one residence damaged and telephone and telegraph service crippled after an unusually violent afternoon storm with heavy rain hail and wind causing extensive damage.
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Huntsville
Ala
Public Buildings Bill Advances with City Allocations
Washington June 25 Chairman Bartholdt of the committee on buildings and grounds introduced a public buildings bill. The measure provides appropriations for enlarging or building government structures in Montgomery Alabama twelve thousand dollars Winston Salem North Carolina five thousand Roanoke Virginia seventy five thousand Portsmouth Virginia ninety eight thousand Lake Charles Louisiana one hundred twenty five thousand Asheville North Carolina fifty thousand Salisbury North Carolina sixty thousand Anderson North Carolina fifty thousand Sumter North Carolina five thousand.
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Star
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Bartholdt
Committee On Buildings and Grounds
Montgomery
Ala
Winston Salem
N. C
Roanoke
Portsmouth
Lake Charles
Asheville
Salisbury
Southern Kindergarten Convention Opens at University of Tennessee
The first annual Southern Kindergarten association meeting began at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn. with a four day program to discuss every phase of kindergarten work. Speakers include Miss Patty Hill of Louisville and others from Toronto New York Chicago Columbus Ga and Texas.
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University of Tennessee
Patty 8. Hill
Louisville
James L. Hughes
Toronto
Edward Lee Thorndike
New York
Amelia Hofer
Chicago
Helen Hunt
Jacob Tome Institute
Ewina Wood
Columbus
Margaret Stewart Seymour
Eli Hertzberg
Texas
Summer Session Opens at University of California
The summer session at the University of California in Berkeley opened today and will run to August 4. Despite the San Francisco calamity the university proceeds as usual with a strong attendance. The faculty includes prominent Eastern educators and teachers from Holland England and Mexico.
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Cal
Sammer
University of California
San Francisco
Holland
England
Mexico
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Credit Cure Claim
If stomach troubles persist do not assume there is no cure. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are promoted as permanently curing many cases. Free samples are available at J. L. Wikle's drug store for trial, with claims to also cure constipation and biliousness.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
Michigan Letter Carriers Open Seventh Annual Convention
The Michigan Association of Letter Carriers begins its seventh annual convention in Grand Rapids with delegates from major towns and cities. Officers report the association’s affairs are in satisfactory condition.
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the Star
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan Association of Letter Carriers
A Yellow Journalist at Robinson's Library
A brief note reports Miriam Michelson presenting her work A Yellow Journalist at Robinson's library. The event highlights a female author discussing journalism and modern press ethics before local readers.
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Miriam Michelson
Robinson’s Library
Labor Leaders in Chicago Plan World Union Exposition
AFL representatives arrived in Chicago to arrange a big union exposition to showcase organized labor achievements worldwide. Minneapolis is tentatively chosen as the host city with aims to display union products from all industries. The event likely occurs in November.
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Minneapolis
Arange
Minnneapellis
United States
Defeat Those Congressmen Indifferent to Labor Cause
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, urges wage earners to defeat re elected congressmen unfriendly or indifferent to labor. He calls for electing labor men where possible while avoiding nominations in districts with friendly incumbents.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
American Federationist
First Methodist Gets Large Vote in Tally Correction
In Globe Clothing Company tally corrections the First Methodist Church was undercounted. The church should have 5 722 votes, placing it among leaders. five thousand three hundred eighty eight votes were recorded for it. Oxanna Lodge K of P should have 35 votes.
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Globe Clothing
Horrible Conditions Reported by Douma Delegates
Delegates to the Douma from the Caucasus arriving in St. Petersburg describe deplorable conditions with unceasing bloodshed and financial ruin among Mug Solmen Armenians and Georgians. They blame bureaucratic Russification and press suppression of education, urging a parliament ministry to address grievances.
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Caucasus
St. Petersburg
Umeny
Will Renee
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