Evidence of Insanity Introduced In Judge Loving Trial
In Houston Virginia on June 26 Sheriff John P. Beard testified that Judge Loving’s dissipation altered him and that delirium tremens affected his behavior. B R Harrison and Dr Charles Emons supported the insanity claim with testimony on the mental impact of excessive drinking. The court adjourned awaiting argument on a defense hypothetical question.
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Star
Houston
John P. Beard
Amherst County
Loving
Gov
Swanson
Danville
John P. Swanson
Estes
B. R. Harrison
Beard
Charles Emons
Washington
Wine growers revolt in southern France echoes Civil War era strife
A Francis Warrington Dawson dispatch reports southern France in political convulsion as wine growers press for states rights against the Paris wine trust. He notes censorship and fears of another uprising, with 2,000 towns suspending official business and 100 killed or 600 wounded in the unrest.
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the Star
Montpelier
France
Frontier
Francis Warrington Dawson
Publishers’ Press
United States
French Wine Trust
Dawson
Paris Wine Trust
Pretty Elizabeth Loving Tells Sad Story of Her Alleged Ruin
Elizabeth Loving testified in the Virginia court about an alleged assault by Theodore Estes the day before the murder of Judge W. G. Loving's target. She described being drugged with whisky and raped during a buggy ride, then waking in bed at County Clerk E. L. Kidd’s home. The defense argues the tale shaped the judge’s motive to kill Estes, while prosecutors seek to disprove the assault claim.
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Elizabeth Loving
Houston
W. G. Loving
Theodore Estes
Virginia
Evelyn Nesbit
Stanford White
Estes
E. L. Kidd
Kidd
Loving
Miss Loving
Intimidation charges tied to Haywood murder trial
The defense in the Haywood murder trial alleges direct charges of attempting to intimidate three witnesses. It also claims representatives of Colorado mine owners are seated in the Boise courtroom to hear testimony and contradict witnesses in rebuttal.
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The
Star
Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Mine Owners’ Association of Colorado
Fire Insurance Firms Sue L and N Railroad Over Cooperage Fire
In Montgomery on June 26, Richard Tillis J Dowdell and E B Joseph filed suit for seven insurers against Louisville and Nashville seeking 3000 dollars. They allege the old Montgomery cooperage works fire caused the loss and fault the railroad train operators for carelessness.
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The
Star
Montgomery
Richard Tillis
J. 8. Dowdell
E. B. Joseph
Louisville & Nashville
Montgomery Cooperage Works
Municipal Ownership Question Faces Jackson Voters
Special to the Star from Jackson Mississippi June 26 A special election is held to decide if Jackson shall own its waterworks now run by a private company Voters are split with strong factions for and against municipal ownership The proponent side contends the city should control the utility.
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Star
Jackson
Miss
Dean's Ointment for Piles Promises Quick Relief
Itching bleeding protruding or blind piles yield to Dean's Ointment. Chronic cases soon relieved finally cured. Druggists all sell it. 46
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Dean
Fine Monument Erected For Terry's Texas Rangers
A 14 foot bronze statue honoring Terry's Texas Rangers, the Eighth Texas Cavalry, was unveiled in Austin with grand ceremonies. The monument sits on a granite pedestal bearing inscriptions about Confederate service from 1861 to 1865 and quotes from Confederate leaders.
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Terry
Texas Rangers
Austin
Tex
Terry Rangers
Eighth Cavalry
Provisional Army of the Confederate States
Texas
Eighth Texas Cavalry
Terry’s
Napoleon
Albert Sidney Johnston
Rangers
William J. Hardee
Braxton Bragg
Jefferson Davis
Joseph Wheeler
Fines in City Craps Case On Six Players
Special Officer Joe Cannady and Chief Sweets with officers raided a craps game in the City Land office building. In police court six players were cited. five pled guilty, two accused were found innocent by accomplices. Fines set at 20 and costs or 1.50 each, four others at 11.50, total 39 dollars.
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Joe Cannady
City Land Office
Eden
Sweets
Dill
M. Eason
Flushing
Regatta Nears as Favorites Lead Bets at Poughkeepsie
All in readiness for the big regatta at Poughkeepsie New York as June 26 coaches report their crews in excellent condition. Crowds gather while betting pools place Cornell and Syracuse as favorites in various events including the varsity and freshman eights and Syracuse varsity four.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Cornell
Ithaca
Syracuse
Navy
Yale Commencement Day Exercises Begin at Woolsey Hall
In New Haven on June 26 Yale held its commencement events with a procession from campus to Woolsey Hall. The day opened with Psalm 65 sung as in 1718 and degrees were conferred before a large crowd. Alumni dinner followed, with tables for thousands, and the president planned a reception for graduates and guests to conclude the day.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Woolsey Hall
Fire wipes out Pine Beach block risking six lives and $300000
Six persons are dead and property valued at $300,000 destroyed in a fire that swept an entire block in Norfolk's Pine Beach area beside the Jamestown exposition grounds. The blaze consumed the Arcade Berkely Pow hattan Caroline hotels and other inns along the waterward block.
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Norfolk
Pine Beach
Jamestown — Exposition Grounds
Exposition Grounds
Pine Beach Hotel
Pine Beach Pier
Caroline
Curry Council Elects Officers
J J M Curry council No 9 Jr O U A M reports 44 percent membership rise in three months Since April 1 One candidate initiated and one application received Officers elected will be installed at the next regular meeting Councilor J D Holcombe Vice Councilor J J Hendricks Recording and Financial Secretary L S Henderson re elected Assistant Recording Secretary J A Segers Treasurer J W Carr re elected Conductor C R Segrest Warden J H McGlohan Inside Sentinel C D Foote Trustee 18 months J B Gwin Meeting place moves to Odd Fellows hall Eleventh and Noble second and fourth Thursdays
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J. J. M. Curry Council No. 9
J. D. Holcombe
J. J. Hendricks
L. S
C. R. Segrest
J. H. McGlohan
Sentinel
C. D. Foote
J. B. Gwin
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Dress Thief Annie Hooper Caught After Theft
Annie Hooper admitted stealing a dress from Mary Lou Davis on Tenth Street. She was caught when Mary Lou identified the dress. Hooper admitted the dress but denied other items. Court ordered payment of $16.60, including the dress value and costs.
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Annie Hooper
Mary Lou Davis
Mary Lou
Annie
Tenth Street
Jim Eason
All kinds of hauling prompt service by Model Iee Co
Model Iee Co offers varied hauling services with prompt prompt service and a listed phone contact 59 mh2 tf for inquiries and reservations.
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Model Iee Co
Toll of Blood in Portugal Street Uprising
Lisbon reports brutal street demonstrations against absolutism leave over 1000 dead and about 600 wounded as troops, infantry, and cavalry pursue and suppress mobs in three towns north of Braga amid mutinous soldiers in Oporto and hints of looming bankruptcy.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Braga
Carlos
Oporto
Vardaman Converts At Cates Revival Service
Governor Vardaman joined 29 penitents at the Cates revival in Jackson Mississippi and went to the mourners bench to declare surrender to Jesus for salvation and service.
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Jackson
Miss
Gov. Vardaman
Jesus
Harvard Awards LL D Degrees to Five Notables
Harvard University conferred the honorary degree of LL D on Flidy Root secretary of state James Bryce the British ambassador and Jean Jules Jusserand the French ambassador to the United States at a Cambridge ceremony. Also honored were Luigi Amador duke of Abruzzi of Italy and Woodrow Wilson president of Princeton University.
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Star
Cambridge
Mass
Flidy Root
James Bryce
Jean Jules Jusserand
United States
Harvard University
Luigi Amador
Duke of
Abruzzi
Italy
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Knight Is Honored with LL D Title
Hanover New York June 26 Darthmouth College today conferred the title of LL D on Fredrik Harrison Knight president of New Orleans University
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Knight
Hanover
N. Y
Darthmouth College
Fredrik Harrison Knight
New Orleans University
Jemison resigns Birmingham Railway presidency
Birmingham June 26 Robert Jemison longtime president of the Birmingham Railway Light and Power Company will resign September 15 and become chairman of the board Hy A Ford of New Orleans will succeed him as president of the street railways Jemison will stay in active charge but upper management burdens will be shifted He declined to issue a statement.
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The
Star
Birmingham
Robert Jemison
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company
Hy. A. Ford
New Orleans
Southern Steel Signs Up Renewed UMWA Contract
Pirminghass June 26 The Southern Steel Company has signed a 12 month contract with the United Mine Workers of America effective July 1 The firm operates coal mines at Altoona and Virginia City and employs 500 miners The contract matches the current agreement with operators still resisting full concessions on monthly pay days and daily laborer terms.
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Star
Pirminghass
Southern Steel Company
United Mine Workers of America
Altoona
Virginia City
Offenders Say He Dynamited Boat In Gadsden Case
Police seize Leo Gilbert after a door invasion at Mrs. Gilbert home on Noble street. Officers report warrants from Gadsden charging him with stealing looting and dynamiting a yacht on the Coosa river. A mob battle ensues as relatives resist arrest before Gilbert is jailed and linked to related arsons.
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Beach Benson
Cannady
Eden
Gilbert
Leo
Leo Gilbert
John Eden
Gadsden
Coosa
Pals
Bride and Groom Handcuffed After Quiet Wedding
James T. Reese and Miss Allie Belle Beck wed at the bride’s home in Anderson County. After luncheon they rode to the station handcuffed together, then to Seneca with spectators aboard. Friends met them at Elberton with a wagon and oxen, creating amusement and embarrassment.
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Anderson, & C
James T. Reese
Allie Belle Beck
Seneca
Elberton
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promoted for Widespread Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a remedy for any pain from head to toe. It claims rapid relief and broad applicability across various ailments with a simple topical application.
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Thomas
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