Fight in Charleston Tests South Carolina Law
Governor McSweeney said he would act to stop or prosecute any proposed fight if it violates state law. The case questions whether a prize fight or glove contest is prohibited, as penalties for principals could reach $1,000 fine or two years in prison, with abettors fined or jailed briefly. Public opinion favors allowing the event pending legal clarity.
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South Carolina
Columbia
8. C
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Charleston
McSweeney
Gainesville Bond Issue Ordered by City Council
Gainesville council orders May 6 election on a 50000 bond issue to fund a school building and equipment 20000 sewer system 10000 road macadamizing. Bonds dated July 1 1900 bear 4 percent interest semiannually with 80 year maturity and full repayment July 1932 in denominations of 1000.
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Seville
Simmons Sells To Atkinson Consolidating Atlanta Lines
In Atlanta on March 29 C Jerome Simmons president of the Atlanta Rapid Transit company sold his Street railway stock to H M Atkinson and retires. The $240 price for Simmons one half of the Transit stock completes the consolidation of the Atlanta Railway and Power Georgia Electric Light and Atlanta Steam Heating with the Transit company ending the street railway era. Meantime Augusta mills face a 10 percent wage demand from King Cotton mill operatives set forApril 7 that could trigger a regional strike unless concessions are granted, with a possible lockout at other local mills.
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Atlanta Street Railway
Atlanta
C. Jerome Simmons
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
H. M. Atkinson
Atkinson
Sim
Ware
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Georgia Electric Light Company
Atlanta Steam Heating Company
Street Railway
Augusta Mills
Augusta
King Cotton Mill
wWigee
King Company
King Mill
Bath- Warrenville
Langley
Granitesville
B. O
Northington Sues for Damages After Wetumpka Runaway
John T. Northington a Montgomery traveling salesman brings damage proceedings for 5000 against Gamble & Goree livery men of Wetumpka for injuries from a runaway team in July. Other items note a 10000 libel suit in Washington Georgia, Atkinson beating Curry for the Twenty sixth district senate seat in Butts County, a burglary at Dixon store in Avera, and a Winterville post office burglary with no money taken.
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Northington
Wetumpka
Ala
John T. Northington
Montgomery
Gamble & Goree
Atkinson
Curry
Jackson
Butts County
Alex Atkinson
Judge Curry
Dr Kins Man Discovery for Consumption Home Cure
Exile to another climate is costly and uncertain. Dr Kins Man Discovery for Consumption claims to cure at home. Trial bottles free at H.R. Palmer & Son and W. Z. Smith & Bro. Price 50 cents.
Flood Damage at Harriman Tennessee in 1910s Memoir
Harriman Tennessee reports flood receded with six of twelve industries resuming operations. Total damage estimated at 975000 with fifteen destitute families and ten partially affected. City provides 600 relief fund and housing, clothing, and food. workers employed and bridges damaged along Emery river and nearby lines.
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Knoxville
Tenn
the Sentinel
Harriman
Emery River
Claude Hendricks
Eso
Special Umbrellas For Ladies Children and Men
Special offer featuring 200 ladies umbrellas with silver and pearl handles priced at 95c, value $1.50. Large assortment includes ladies children and men’s umbrellas and parasols.
Tennessee River Rising Threatens River Traffic
The Tennessee River continues to rise possibly reaching 32 feet by tomorrow with the fall near. All tributaries above are falling. Rail traffic remains blocked by washouts between Murfreesboro and Tullahoma, but the line will reopen soon. The Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis line remains blocked while Memphis and Charleston line opens for through business. other rail lines resume regular schedules.
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N.C
St. L
Chattanooga
Tennessee River
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
Murfreesboro
Tullahaama
Memphis and
Botanic Blood Balm Claimed Cure for Eczema Ittch Skin
Advert says Botanic Blood Balm cures eczema and skin troubles by purifying and vitalizing the blood. Claims internal use heals sores, boils, and rashes with over 8000 testimonials. Price $1.00. trial treatment prepaid by mailing request to Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga. Free medical advice offered until cured.
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Botanic
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
State Treasury Collections Exceed Previous Records in Alabama
State Treasury in Montgomery reports fiscal year collections from Oct 1 to March 31 total about 2.36 million dollars, using round figures, far surpassing prior records. Treasury cash exceeds 700 thousand dollars with estimates that the old deficit will vanish and a cash surplus will remain. Common school interests plan to seek an additional 100 thousand when the legislature convenes.
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State Treasury
Montgomery
Ala
Aince
Treasury
Goaded Bull Turned Tables on Matador in Prison Marriage
Albert T. Patrick, sentenced for murder and awaiting death, marries Addie L. Francis in the Tombs matron’s room amid high security. The ceremony, witnessed by two, was signed in duplicate and filed to legalize the prison union despite official opposition and tense guard presence.
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Patrick
Mia
Addie L. Francis
New York
Albert T. Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Tomas
Journal and American
Hynes
Francis
Tomba
Francia
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve touted as cure all
An advertisement claims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve heals all wounds burns and skin diseases including piles with cooling and soothing effects. A testimonial from A J Fuller recounts a gunshot wound left leg healing after trying the salve amid references to local merchants Warren J Smith and Bro and H R Palmer and Son.
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DeWitt
A. J. Fuller
de Witt
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Busse Placed on Trial for Wife Murder in Des Moines
Louis Busse faced trial at Waverly for murder in 1901 of his wife Rose. Prosecutors allege he married her to gain $2,800 from a prior seduction suit and, 18 months later, killed her by throat slashing, set her body aflame under kerosene, and left the house expecting the fire to consume her. A purported confession was presented.
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Des Moines
Louis Busse
Trie
Waverly
Rose
Der
Busse
Important Decision Over Minor Enlistment For Army
Houston March 31 An important decision by the United States circuit court of appeals holds that Dan Miller a Texas minor who enlisted at San Antonio without parental consent deserted and was arrested remains subject to military law despite his minority. The case establishes that enlistment makes him a soldier and amenable to military law just as a citizen minor is to civil law. Pay rents cannot shield the violator from enforcement.
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Houston
Tex
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Dan Miller
Texas
San Antonio
War Hero May Never Recover
San Francisco report states Captain F. H. Schoefel of the Ninth Infantry who arrived from Manila led 15 Americans surprised by insurgents on Samar. Eight soldiers were killed and all wounded. Schoefel is crippled perhaps for life, operated on twice in Manila and bound for Washington for another operation. Requisition Made for Long. Raleigh note says Governor Aycock seeks Jevan Long, charged with October Jackson county murder of E. F. Pell. Long fled, captured in Wyoming. a letter betrayed him. The crime described as cold blooded.
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San Francisco
F. H. Schoefel
Ninth Infantry
Manila
Samar
Schoefel
Ife
Washington
Long
Raleigh
Aycock
Jevan Long
E. F. Pell
Jackson County
Wyoming
Mecca and Jidda Report 989 Cholera Deaths in Week
During the past week there were 928 deaths from cholera at Mecca and 61 at Jeddah in the Arabia region. An advertisement promotes Dr. Bull’s cough syrup for coughs colds croup whooping cough measles bronchitis hoarseness grippe pneumonia consumption and lung affections claiming quick relief. Continuous care promised.
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Zedda
Arabia
Mecca
Jedda
Sunday bull fight at Juarez turns deadly matador hurt
The Juarez bull ring featured an unusual turn as matador Jarlingo was tossed by a bull. He suffered severe injuries to his leg and hip and may never fight again. Americans booed the bull while Mexicans hissed, threatening tension at the arena. Also, a schoolteacher was killed by an Big Four train in Indianapolis, and reports claimed 50000 rifles landed in Persia via Korniloff. Times-Democrat editor W B Grant died in New Orleans.
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el Paso
Tex
Juarez
Mexico
Jarrigo
Tia
Indianapolis
Katie Cofer
Roosevelt to Visit Exposition in Charleston on April 9
President Roosevelt plans a Charleston exposition visit on Wednesday April 9. He departs Washington April 7 and arrives April 8 to tour the navy yard forts and jetties, with a Charleston dinner that evening. The party includes Mrs Roosevelt, Miss Carew, Elihu Root, Knox, Wilson, Cortelyou, Loeb, Dr Wise, and other officials and reporters.
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Ivory City
Charleston
Roosevelt
Washington
Navy Yard
Woman's Department
Mra. Roosevelt
Miss Carew
J. K. Grable
Elihu Root
Knox
Miss Knox
Wilson
Cortelyou
Loeb
The
Associated Press
Outlaw Spreads Terror Roaming Negro Defies Arrest
A South Carolina negro desperado and escaped convict John Harrell is reported roaming Horry County. He threatens lives including officials such as the Intendant magistrate clerk of the court deputy sheriff and others. Governor McSweeney offers a $100 reward for his capture amid questions about who should arrest him.
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South Carolina
Columbia
D. C
Horry County
John Harrell
McSweeney
Ane
Sundry Civil Bill Takes Greater Time In House
Washington March 81 The house will be largely occupied with the sundry civil appropriation bill next week. The Senate revenue cutter service efficiency and Chinese exclusion bills remain as special continuing orders but do not interfere with the main measures. Cuban reciprocity and Philippine government bills face delayed consideration.
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House
Washington
Senate
Revenue Cutter Service
Outdated Apparel Clearance of Shirts and Waists
One lot Boye shirtwaist Ware sopllas in large size priced at 156 each. One lot Mothers Friend waist with two collars listed at 50 cents, worth 75 cents. One hundred dozen thin Tumblers closing out at 1.00 a dozen, originally 2.00.
Hats for All Ages Headline Millinery Soars in City
A department proclaims itself the best in the city and unmatched in the south, offering first class up-to-date hats for women, girls, and children. The shop emphasizes that no style is more essential to a woman's appearance than a well chosen hat.
Closing Out Line of Chinaware and Glassware at Cost
Auction notice states a seller offers a full line of chinaware and glassware including cups saucers dishes and goblets at manufacturers cost. Bam Boo Furniture displays screens and screen frames as part of the sale.
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Washington, Ga
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Barnett
Wall
Avera
Gideon
R. W. Dixon
Wintervill
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Southern Railroad
Southern
DeArmond
Northeastern
Petron
DoArmand
Southern Railway
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Willow Springs
Cincinnati Southern
Yates
Babahatchee Inn
Somerset
Voiles
Etamines Anvas
Tamiso
Battist
White Goods
Matador
Cass
Jarlingo
Persia
Bombay
Korniloff
Perafan Gulf
Benderabbas
Percia
Persian Gulf
Times
Democrat
New Orleans
W. BM. Grant
Times-Democrat
Scotland
Edinburgh University
Avison & SO
Battit
Madras
Dimities
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Just
China
Davison & Lowe's
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