Decision In Case Of Wrecked Bank In Detroit
Wayne circuit court rules savings depositors have priority over commercial depositors in City Savings bank liquidation. If upheld by the supreme court, savers may recover 70 to 80 percent while commercial creditors receive far less. Alfred H. Post announces Santos-Dumont to navigate airship thrice weekly from Crystal Palace around St Pauls. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands is indisposed, confined to bed with fever.
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Detroit
Wayne Circuit Court
Wrecked City Savings Bank
Supreme Court
Dumont
New York
Alfred H. Post
Crystal Palace
London
Haa
Santos-Dumont
St. Paul's
In Memoriam for Dr. Frank Jaciotto
An obituary tribute honors Dr. Frank Jaciotto who died April 10 1903, praising his Christian charity, kindness, and service to the ill. The piece recalls his singing and faith, with lines about a peaceful afterlife and a life spent helping others, ending with a short testimonial about Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
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Edw. Mehler
Union Bottling Works
Erie
Palmer
Warren J
Stalth & Biro
Seaboard Ballasting Road Bed From Norfolk to Atlanta
The Seaboard Air Line Railway is ballasting its track from Norfolk Virginia to Atlanta with eight ballast trains at work between Isis and the route. The $10 million improvement aims to yield the finest roadbed in the south upon completion. A ballast train operates from Athens toward Donver, dumping hundreds of carloads of ballast from a Statham pit weekly, as workers push ahead. The ballast mix of rock sand and clay hardens under pressure, producing a durable filler for the tracks.
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Seaboard Air Line
Norfolk
Atlanta
Isis
Athens
Donver
Statham
Hale Promoted to Assistant Chief Clerk and Cashier
Mr R L Hale, long employed in railroad service, has been promoted to assistant chief clerk and cashier of the Seaboard Air Line Railway in this city. Previously with the Seaboard and Southern Weighing and Incorporation, he is noted as an experienced railroad man familiar with the company’s operations.
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R. L. Hale
The
Seaboard
Southern Weighing and Inc.cation Boresa
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Hale
Beaboard
Busb
Kath Kilmer’s Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Cures
An advertisement claims Dr. Kilmer’s Scarep Roo Root cures kidney trouble and related symptoms. It describes using a water test, the product’s effects on urination and pain, and promotes sample bottles and a book by mail. Sold in 60 cent and 1 dollar sizes through druggists.
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Elmer
Guerry Affidavit Denies Zebulon Guerry Club Existence
Hon DuPont Guerry affidavit claims a telegraph from Zebulon advised retirement to harm allies. E L Bryan testifies he and Sidney Green discussed the telegram and Green confirms sending it with Terrell and Guerry supporters. Bryan asserts no Guerry club ever existed in Zebulon. Also notes on Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertising claims.
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DuPont Guerry
Zebulon
E L Bryan
Georgis
Houston County
E. L. Bryan
Ogth
Zebualon
Head's
Sidney Green
Pike County Journal
Guerry Club
Zstulon
Macon Telegraph
Terrell
Deponent
Malitter
Green
Macor Telegraph
E L. Bryan
A. M. Edwards
J. W. Sullivan
Hartford
Conn
Electric Bitters
Earth
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Athens Gets Appropriation for Federal Court Quarters
Washington reports the judiciary committee favored a dry civil bill providing 1000 dollars for quarters to house the federal court in Athens and Rome. The provision supports the northeastern and northwestern district requirements until suitable federal buildings are erected. Senator Bacon’s amendments won unanimous committee approval. public building bills for Athens and Rome are before the House committees.
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Washington
Bacon
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Athens
Rome
Judiciary Committee
Bcon
Judiciary
Rowe
House
Campbell Acquitted in Larceny After Trust Trial
Yesterday in superior court C E Campbell was acquitted of larceny after trust. Judge J F Foster and Judge George O presided with C E Shackelford for the defense and General Bland for the state. Evidence showed Campbell charged the purchase to himself instead of to prosecutor C W Motes. the jury absolved him and he was released.
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E. Campbell
J. F Foter
George O
Thomas
Cal
T. J. Shackelford
Bland
Campbell
Lyndon
C. W. Motes
Cholera Outbreak Reported on US Transport Grant
Telegram from Manila cites five cholera cases aboard the US transport Grant with one death. The ship reportedly returned to Manila from mid ocean before heading to San Francisco. Lt J Watson from this city was aboard bound for San Francisco as his wife Mia Watson heads to meet him there. Developments awaited.
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Y‘sterda
U. S
Grant
Manilla
Lt J. Watson
San Franklepd
Mia Watson
San Francisco
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Health Revival
Health ad touts Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for blood poisoning and a wide range of skin and systemic ailments. It cites a Minnesota testimonial describing severe illness from blood poisoning and claims the product restored vitality, urging readers to use it before summer and to beware inferior imitations.
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Paine
Pine limb on oak tree baffles botanists near Barberville
A strange freak of nature on a hillside road to Barberville shows a sweet gum tree with a large pine limb growing from one side. Botanists say the two species share no relation, yet the limb is full of needles and resembles a genuine pine variety. The phenomenon mystifies naturalists and locals alike.
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Athens
Barberville
Old
Comer Place
Manserat
Lovely Play At Opera Tuesday For Winnie Davis Fund
A Southern antebellum themed play titled Under $10 Southern Oroas will be staged Tuesday night at the opera house under Daughters of Confederacy auspices to benefit the Winnie Davis memorial fund. Reserved seats 6 cents, general admission 60 cents. Cast includes General Dearing, Major Carlton, Gordon Beverly, Warrington’s Light Horse, and Miss Marion Lampkin. Also promotional notice for Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with trial bottles available.
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Daughters of Confederacy
Winnie Davis
Kate Conyers
Warrington
Carolyn Cobb
Ned
Ante Bellum Times
Tom Darrow
Mom Evsie
J . W. Barnett
Dr. Kings
H. R. Palmer & Son
W. Smith & Bro
Berry Convicted of Manslaughter in Local Trial
The state case against John Berry, colored, for the death of Howard Bond, colored, ended with a verdict of voluntary manslaughter after a brief jury deliberation. Attorneys for both sides argued the case. Judge Russell charged the jury before adjournment. It is unclear if an appeal will be filed.
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John Bony
Howard Bond
Superior Court Yes
George O. Thomas
Patrick J. Smith
Brand
Berry
Russell
Dr. King
Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Samana Mission Notes Disrupted By Weather
Local report from Tek area details unexpected delays affecting Samana operations. Officials cite unsettled conditions, equipment issues, and limited transit as factors. No injuries reported, investigations ongoing with company representatives coordinating response.
Died Suddenly of Heart Trouble in Laundry Building
Polly McClusky, an aged Black woman known to locals, collapsed and died Tuesday night in a laundry building after feeling weak. An inquest was not held, as officials ruled death from heart trouble based on the circumstances.
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Polly McClusky
McAuliffe
New York
Jerome
James McAuliffe
Warren Glennon
Illinois Central wreck injures several in Memphis
Memphis April 12 7 08 am the northbound New Orleans limited No 2 on the Illinois Central yards collided with a switch engine. The passenger engine two baggage cars mail and second class coach derailed. Fireman William Goodlon killed Engineer Charles J Barnett badly hurt Express Messenger William Pink of Cairo Ill fractured skull and severe bruises. An unknown man likely a tramp lost a hand and an eye. Accident caused by late passenger train leading the switch engine to believe it had passed.
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Memphis
Minots Central
Illinois Central
Bagrage Tate
William Goodlon
Charles J. Barnett
Willian
Accident on Central as Dixie Flyer hits freight cars
The Dixie Flyer struck open switch in Central yards at Griffin on April 12, colliding with several freight cars on a sidetrack. No passengers were harmed beyond fright. Engineer John Ramsey suffered burns and bruises, while fireman Jim Green had arm injuries and facial bruises after tumbling from the engine. Suspected switch tampering is noted.
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Dixie Flyer
Griffin
John Ramsey
Pireman
Jim Green
Valuable Medicine From Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Charles M. Cramer of Colombo Ont endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He states it quickly cures chest colds and hoarseness in both adults and children, noting it rarely requires more than one bottle for relief. He has persuaded many to try it and they are pleased with the results. sold by all druggists.
Queenan Wins Over Hawkins In Seattle Fight
In Seattle at the Armory Perry Queenan defeated Cal Hawkins in the fourteenth round after a dramatic exchange. Hawkins withstood a brutal body blow in the thirteenth and barely survived the bell before succumbing to a final salvo from Queenan who dominated the end with sharp blows to the jaw and body.
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Seattle
Weah
Cal Hawking
Perry Queenan
Armory
Perry
Dal
Gamont
Hawkins
Queenan
Cal
WIFE SLATERS DOOMED TO DIE IN MISSISSIPPI
The Mississippi supreme court affirms death sentences for two wife murderers, Perry Beckwith and William Kennedy. Beckwith faces hanging in Columbus on May 26 and Kennedy in Clarksdale after a Coahoma county conviction, despite a dying declaration issue. Governor Longino’s potential clemency is deemed unlikely.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Supreme Court
Longing
Perry Beckwith
Lowndes County
Clarke County Sheriff and Clerk Primary Announcements
Clarke County announces list of candidates for local offices subject to the Democratic primary. John W. Wier seeks Sheriff, A K for Clerk of the Superior Court, O W Cooper and Elmer J Crawford to Succeed and reelect, J A Pitner for Treasurer, W G Carithers for Tax Receiver, H Dor sey for Tax Collector, H Linton for Coroner, and others including Bavernupron and Robert Flournoy for Representative. Baron Max Von Oppenheim arrives in New York to study American commercial leadership. Indictment returned after 20 years against Benigno Cordova for killing Thomas Merrill and his bride in this county.
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John W. Wier
Clarke County
Clerk Superior Court
Superior Court
A. K
O. W. Cooper
Bae
J. H. Dorsey
Fundax Coll Tolor
New York
Max von Oppenheim
Cairo
America
Benigno Cordova
Thomas Merrill
Cordova
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D. W. Metivegor
Athen
Dixie: Loan Co
Banner Office
Jackson Street
Wilhelmina
Amsterdam
DeWitt
Palear
Sualth & Bro
Frank Jaciotto
Fae ‘Arance
Thore
Sir Neraey
Guerry
Chamberlain
C. E Campbell
Holera
Lt. Watson
J. Argeteinger
14Th Ave
Minneapolis
Milon
BR. Palmer & Sus
We J
wEstle
Samana
Illinois
Bateman
McDevitt
Newark
Kingsland
Arlington
N. J
Lampa
Joe
Johnny” McDevitt
Geneva
WH Nam B Brooks
Smith Observatory
Robert College
Met
Pegasus
Theauh
Brooks
Kesca
Otes
Slaters
M. D. Browning
Elmer J. Crawford
J. A. Pitner
W. G. Carithers
H. Linton
Voroumonek
H. T. Rogers
Robert Flournoy
Democratic Party
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