Louis Lewis Colored Wife Murderer Hanged in Macon
Louis Lewis, a Black man convicted of wife murder, was hanged at noon in Macon Georgia after war era sensationalism. He renounced Catholicism earlier, briefly received Catholic ministrations, then rejected them as the rope tightened. He sang during the process and urged a jailer to let his brother-in-law exit as the scene unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Louis Lewis
Attasceo
Lewis
Father Catholic
Fitz Will Call and Ex Governor Lee Visit
General Fitzhugh Lee, a close Cleveland ally, is expected to visit President Cleveland in a few days after the president expressed a wish for the ex governor to call upon him. Lee denies seeking any federal appointment and remains a staunch Cleveland friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Arcadmont
Fitzhugh Lee
Cleveland
General
Mr. Cleveland
Textile sale listing of assorted fabrics and lace
An advertisement lists hundreds of yards of Shirting Prints and black Check Lawn, Embroideries in multiple qualities, Nainsook Swiss and Cambric, Novelle Embroideries, and Black Silk Lace. Prices range from 2 to 20 cents a yard with many items offered at 5 or 10 cents. Includes 30 pieces up to 1500 yards quantities and highlights best quality materials and quick sale prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Unico
den Var
Neale
Seasonable Millinery Debut Draws Notable Ladies
Our Millinery Department this season a specialty at my store. We feel complimented by visits from many ladies who praised us during our Grand Opening last week. The season features stylish hats and refined options responding to customer tastes.
Magnificent display of high art Millinery at Metropolis
Max Lustig, a New York milliner artist, serves as purchasing agent for a season long display of rare novelties at the Metropolis. The arrangement promises style and refined taste in the season ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addi Constant'y
Metropolis
Max Lustig
New York
Fabric Sale Listings with Colorful Cloth Prices
This week Decca Maslin Remnants offer 18 carat dress fabric at 7 cents a yard with new colorings. Manchester best quality prints at 5 cents. Elegant Cheviots at 7 cents. Fall yard wide 15 cents. Batistes 7 cents. LaTosca Ginghams at 9 cents. Mull 10 cents. French Satin 1c grade at 10 cents. Black Plaid Lawn 7 cents after discount.
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Decca -Maslin
Manchester
Household Goods Price List From Local Store
Best quality Oil Cloth at 15 cents per yard Linen Napkins 22 cents each Hook Towels 3 cents each Extra large 36 inch towels 10 cents each Extra heavy towels 12 cents each Fancy Flannel Table Covers 40 cents each White Quilts 125 grade 70 cents Turkey red white ground Table covers 3-41 yards 85 cents worth Same as above extra large 10 4 90 cents
Hosiery and Ladies Vests Sale Ad Prices
A storefront advertisement lists hosiery and ladies garments with bargain prices. Items include child’s black ribbed heavy quality hoses at 5 cents per pair, ladies black hose at 6 cents, seamless hose at 12 to 12.5 cents, silk mitts at 20 cents, and ladies vests, chemises, and gowns offered at reduced rates under 40 cents.
Woolen Dress Goods Sale Prices in Mixed Textiles
Woolen spring dress goods and illuminated fancies offered at deep discounts. Brocade textures reduced from 30 cents to 18 cents per yard. English whip cord in heliotrope pink tan gray at 22 cents. striped and tinted suitings 62 cent yard. white China silk 48 inches wide 20 cents. diagonal and brocaded mixtures 25 cents grade at 17 cents per yard.
Black Goods Offer In Curb Market Sale
A brief public notice advertises Black Goods by Henrietta at 50 cents quality, with 20 cents per yard offered to the first corner buyer. The language suggests a small ad for wholesale or market pricing.
Bargain apparel fabrics and laces on Monday sale
Indigo blue calicoes and new Sdc quality fabrics at 20c a yard. Purple and green ceilings, social for Monday. Laces and Valenciennes, Chantillys, Orientals presented at bargain prices for Monday shopping.
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Px Plique
Platt Va
Grocery Room Specials Handbill
In the Grocery Room 20 Ibs standard granulated Sugar for 100. 5 lbs Choice Rice for 25 cents, 44 Ibs of the best unpolished Coffee for 100. 10 cans of Fruits Berries Vegetables for 100. 4 lb Soda Crackers for 25 cents.
Secret let out on Yarmouth commission revocation by president
The St. Louis report says F. O. St. Clair, long in the state department and former head of the consular bureau, was removed as Washington considers Gresham making the cut. A Curry from New York, once consul general to Halifax, is named as a key intermediary linked to St. Clair and the Yarmouth appointment. The episode reflects a shakeup under the president with Curry and others cited in the behind the scenes maneuvering.
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Yarmouth
St. Louis
F. O. St. Clair
State Department
Washington
The
Republic
Gresham
St. Clair
Globe-Trotting Cyclists Enter St Louis After World Tour
Thomas G Allen of Ferguson Missouri and Will L Sachtleben of Alton Illinois finished four of the world in three years on bicycles. Graduates of Washington University in 1890 they crossed the Chinese empire from east to west, the only whites to do so. They were greeted by the Gemeenteam house and lauded for their achievement. Mrs Albert Brush dies after fatal operation at Allegheny General Hospital. A 120 pound tumor was removed as life saving measure with hopeful recovery uncertain thereafter.
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Sr. Lews
Thomas G. Allen
Ferguson
Will L. Sachtleben
Alton
St. Louis
Washington University
Chicago
Gemeenteam House
Albert Brush
Allegheny General Hospital
Murder in Aiken County Leads to Arrests
In Arausta Georgia on April 1 a murder probe unfolds after Marie Miller, a young mulatto girl, disappeared a week ago. Her clothes were found near a creek with torn garments and signs of a struggle. authorities fear she was assaulted and killed. Jeff Craig is jailed in Aiken. Loni Boyd fled the country and is at large.
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Arausta
South Carolina
Marie Miller
Aiken County
Jeff Craig
Loni Boyd
Craig
Aiken
Boyd
Inlians at Antlers and Fire Hit Cities in April News
Dispatches report G W Dukes and 18 Choctaw militia released after Antlers confrontation and awaiting federal grand jury. Fire destroys a town near Delaware and a Philadelphia five story block with losses around 70000 dollars. Georgia veterans to guard Cobb Legion flag on April 26 in a gala event.
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Paris
Tex
G. W. Dukes
Federal Grand
Winchester
Duke
Locke
Solomon Battiste
Kimitia
Hoxor
Georgia
Cobb Legion
Peary Names Four For Arctic Expedition Team
Lieut Peary selects four members for the upcoming Arctic expedition to Greenland. F A Cook of New York City Samuel W Entriken of West Chester Pa Ward Peat now at Christiania Norway and Matthew Henson of Philadelphia join to form the nucleus of the project. All have Greenland experience and Cook Henson previously traveled with Peary on earlier Greenland ventures. The Geographical Club executive committee backs the plan and seeks contributions to cover trip expenses.
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Philadelphia
Peary
North
Gf Oana
F. A. Cook
New York City
Samuel W.entriken
West Chester
Ward Peat
Christiania
Orway
Matthew Henson
Cook
Aoend Henson
Greenland
Entriken
Geophical Club
Prince Bismarck Near Death Says Private Cable
New York April 1 Prince Bismarck the Iron Chancellor of the German empire is reported very near death according to a private cablegram received by Dr Emil Dorn an American correspondent. The message states he is in critical condition suffering weeks with ne and insomnia and his doctors have not conquered the illness. Dr Dorn notes the inflexible will of the patient and his wish to read correspondence and receive friends on his birthday in April. Emperor William receives bulletins daily.
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Death
New York
Prince Bismarck
Bismarck
Emil Dorn
East Tenth Street
Hlamarek
Hamburg
Uoesthete Bs
William
Dorn
Dr. Dorn
Pemabisceet
Burlington Junction
Chamberlain
John Crawford & Co
Markets Quiet, Holidays Quiet Exchange Activity
Good Friday quieted markets, with multiple exchanges closing or delaying. New York stock and consolidated exchanges did not operate. cotton and cattle markets shut until Monday. Real Estate Exchange remained open for auctions. Mercantile Exchange opened morning then closed at noon. Downward effect noted in market activity across several sectors.
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New York
Stock Exchange and Consolidated Exchange
Produce Exchange
Mercantile Exchange
Maritine Exchange
Mrs Wallace Dies After Lingering Illness in East Athens
Mrs William Wallace died Thursday night at her East Athens home after a lingering illness with consumption. A member of Oconee Street church, she was noted for estimable traits. Survived by her husband and three children.
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East Athens
William Wallace
East Athena
Wallace
Oconee Street
Floating bottle from Ocean View shipwreck tale resurfaces
A corked champagne bottle with a handwritten letter from a White Star Line crewman claims the Naranie sank after hitting an iceberg in a blizzard. The note dated February 19, 1947 asks agents to report the disaster, describing a sinking vessel and a lone survivor in a lifeboat.
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York
Norfolk
William Johnson
Ocean View
Sunmer Resort
Cheasapeake Bay
White Star Line
Narasie
Southern governors plan convention in Ricamono March 80
Arrangements for a proposed southern governors convention to seek recognition of the south's resources are under way in Ricamono Virginia for April 12. Only Governors Elias Carr of North Carolina and Jones of Alabama have directly accepted. Several others have declined or indicated possible attendance. Upheaval at Oberlin College in Osterin Ohio sees about 40 students fined or expelled amid accusations of gambling card playing and improper conduct. Chamberlains Cough Remedy touted for coughs colds croup and whooping cough with 25 and 50 cent bottles available through Sohn Crawford & Co.
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Ricamono
South
Elias Carr
North Carolina
Jones
Alabama
W. J. “McCorkle
West Virginia
W. J. Northen
Georgia
W. J. Stone
Missouri
Frank Brown
Maryland
A. McStone
John Young Brown
Kentucky
Henry ©. Marchell
Florida
Osterin
Oberlin College
Sebes
Packer
Ev BE
Gillard
Jim
Cominger
Atad
Peck
Sohn Crawford & Co
Local piano dealer touts volume and brands in Savannah branch
An article lauds the Athens Ludden & Bets ern Music House branch, noting rapid sales of over 150 instruments since opening and plans to double within a year. It highlights frequent shipments to Macon and Savannah, the “One Price House” reputation, and offerings of Steinway, Mathushek, Mason & Hamlin pianos amid strong local business activity.
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Hale & Conaway
Athens
Ludden & Betsern Music House
O Ness
Clayton Street
Earer
Macon
Thtt
House of Lad
Savannah
Standard Instruments
Betwee.p
Steinway
Mathushek
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