Bruins Minister Ousted After Vote and Assault Attempt
The First Congregational Church in Francisco suspends Rev. C. O. Brown over ungentle conduct after a heated vote. Rev. Dr. McLean, mediator, witnesses a tense scene as Joe Brown allegedly threatens violence. Brown defends himself and condemns the accusations while the church splits and notes of doubt are raised.
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Joe Brown
Brown
Dr. McLean
Davidson
Davidson. Here Arraignment of Dr. Brown
Lean
Dr. Brown
Bross Ouel
Ur. Brown
Atame
J. K. McLean
Valentine Brown
Mclean
Res Erie
Cuban unrest and missionary letters from Diaz and Collazo
Dispatches from Washietoy April 22 report Consul Williams pushing Diaz case with Olney, Diaz detained at police HQ in a well ventilated room. a Cuba revolt letter from General Enrique Collazo speaks of Spanish abuses, local support and Weyler’s orders. Baptist missionary A J Diaz from Moro Castle sends a plea for protection and religious freedom. Senate resolution in Georgia signals party claims in Louisiana race.
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Washietoy
Williams
Olney
Diaz
Arzasta
A. J. Diaz
Cuba
Moro Castle
Baptist Home Mission Board
Pie Bueno
Vetoes Return Two Senate Pension Bills With Disapproval
President disapproves two Senate pension measures in Washington and questions the need for widows pensions without clear disabilities. The vetoes challenge special legislation for Mrs. Alla and recounts arguments by Gallinger and other lawmakers. The article also notes Bishop Diaz case and the Cobb unseating in the House.
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Senate
Washington
Horever
Ial
Gallinger
Rep
N. H
Allabach
Lave
Jones
Longstreet
Mr. Gallinger
Vision Committee
Nerso
Palmer
Diaz
Cuba
Largest on Record Sales of Tags For Fertilizer NC
RatzicH April 22 The state agricultural department reports sales of tags for commercial fertilizers this season are the largest on record. The rise reflects the expansion of the area plan and shows marked growth over the previous two years. The University adds a year to its medical course. In Alaska Behring Sea seal business veteran N L Jeffries dies suddenly in Washting, leaving a fortune.
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North Carolina
Ratzich
State Agricultural Department
The
State University
General Ledner
United States
Far
Peoples’ National Bank of Valshes
Seenee Ncome
Thantony Ved Veterans
U Cunare Muay
Battle Abbey
Jeffries
Wasnineros
N. L. Jeffries
Mien
Alaska Seal Company
Behring Sea Seal
Publicly aired Salvation Army rift sighted in Booth dispute
In St Louis Commissioner Eva Booth reached from Chicago as 60 Midland division officers greeted her at Union Station. She spoke to about 200 US officers noting 35 had left the Salvation Army, urging unity amid public letters between Ballington Booth Bramwell Booth and General William Booth over Ballington’s resignation.
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New Yor
Booth-Tucker
Salvation Army
Ballington Booth
Bramwell Booth
General William Booth
America
Peterrabiocay
London
Rence
Secon
Ballington
Eihet
General Booth
Youngaiers
Simi
Tam
Tva Booth
St. Louis
Eva Booth
Chicago
Midland Division
Army
Se Union Station
Booth
Grand Awe
United States
May Sue Weed Estate Over Alleged Negligence
Frances Weed of New Canaan has retained counsel to pursue actions tied to the estate of her late husband. The case centers on alleged mishandling of affairs surrounding the death, with details previously undisclosed. Hanford S. Weed, a New York attorney, serves as administrator of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Frances Weed
New Canaan
Weed
Adievena
Hanford
New York
Baltimore and Ohio finances under probe after missing funds
Reports claim $12,500,000 belonging to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad vanished amid a reorganization inquiry. Committees deny feuds and vow to protect assets while questioning where the funds went and why the floating debt rose from 3.5 million to 16 million.
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Mayer
John K. Cowan
Baltimore
Baltimore Eens
Reorganization Committee
New York
Tragedy at Montgomery as Sheriff Shoots Two Wood Brothers
At the Montgomery depot on April 22 Sheriff Kennedy shot Percy Wood fatally and wounded Marcus Wood after a disturbance at a Democratic state convention. Kennedy, from Rain, Alabama, surrendered and is jailed as the investigation unfolds. The incident followed rumors of illicit relations and political tensions surrounding the convention.
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Sheriff Kennedy
Percy Wood
Marcus Wood
Montgomery
Ala
Bob Kennedy
Rain
Wood
A. Ae
Kennedy
Conaway
Mardis Wood
Bee
Fee
Democratic State Executive Committee
Heisa
Selma
Governor Evans outlines plan to administer state dispensary law
Governor Evans explains how the dispensary law would be administered if the amendment is upheld. He cites Judge Simonton and argues the act's scope, personal liquor usage, and moral welfare are central. The discussion frames the approach for a constitutional test case and future policy.
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Cortumera
8. C
Evans
Simonton
Renhiseld
Alcohrows
Erie
Burrell Shaw Convicted of Assault With Intent to Murder
Burrell Shaw was found guilty of assault with intent to murder in a jury verdict. The case centered on an alleged attempt to kill a named victim, with prosecutors outlining the weapon and method used. Shaw faces a potential life or long-term sentence pending sentencing.
Desperate Escape Attempt After Jail Transport
Burrell Shaw, jailed for assault with intent to murder, resisted custody en route to jail. Bailiffs Reynolds and Tuck struggled to restrain him. Reynolds struck Shaw with handcuffs to prevent the escape, injuring the bailiff’s fingers. Shaw accused by observers as a troublesome figure in Athens.
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Burrell Shaw
Harvey Lane
Atlants
Athens
Lane
Russell
Shaw
Reynolds
Tuck
Richmond Grand Jury Trials and Labor Strikes Reported
April term of Richmond Superior Court opens with Judge Calloway presiding and W J Rutherford named foreman. Notable items include the drawing and excusal of Frack E Filkning and John P Bones from the grand jury. Separate items note a Buffalo building trades general strike planned for May 1 to push for an eight hour day and layoffs of 800 workers by three mining firms in Michigan.
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Aracasta
Richmond
Frack E Filemicg
Joan P. Bones
Burrago
Gompers
Central Labor Body of
Buffalo
IsHpemine
Mich
Lake Superior
Lake Angeline
Cleveland
Winthrop
Southern History Association Calls for Washington Meeting
A call invites all who care about Southern history to organize a Southern Historical Association. The inaugural meeting will be at Columbian University in Washington on April 24, 1896 at 8 PM for organization only. Annual dues should not exceed $3, and those unable to attend may send their names to the temporary secretary.
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Christ
Maud
Ballinon
Ballington
Siactonate
WiLlliam Boors
Bramwell
Washington
Southern Historical Association
Columbian University
Clarke County Primaries Include Local Races and Proposals
Primaries are scheduled in Clarke County with local offices up for election and ballot measures on the table. Voters will decide on municipal posts and community proposals while campaign activity heats up across precincts.
Primary Rules and Voting Eligibility Debated by Party Committee
On June 6 the Democratic Executive Committee may convene to settle who may vote in the primaries. Questions include residency and age requirements, and whether a Democrat not listed on registration can vote. The committee may also set rules on a Senate election vote after July 7.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Rase
Foster
U.S
Georgia Sunday School Convention Draws 127 Delegates
Athens did not attend the Sun day School Convention at Macon yet the event was praised as the largest and most satisfactory Georgia State Sunday School Convention. About five hundred visitors attended with 127 accredited delegates from Bibb Butte Burke Baldwin Clayton Crawford Coweta Chatham Coffee Cobb Delisle Douglas Fulton Fayette Floyd Gordon Hall Houston Haralson McIntosh Muscogee McDuffee Oglethorpe Richmond Sumter Ware Washington Whitfield representing Baptist Methodist Presbyterian and Christian denominations.
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Athens
Macon
Mulberry Street
Bibb
Butte
Burke
Baldwin
Clayton
Crawford
Coweta
Chatham
Coffee
Cobb
Delislle
Douglas
Fulton
Fayette
Floyd
Gordon
Hall
Houston
Haralson
McIntosh
Muscogee
McDuffee
Oglethorpe
Richmond Sumter
Ware
Washington
Whitfield
Perjury case ends as Hale released after committal
Judge Foster presided the committal trial of J B Hale a Jackson county farmer charged with perjury under a warrant from Dr A C Holliday Hale testified while Holliday named as plaintiff and alleging Hale owned property The judge heard the evidence then dismissed the warrant with Solicitor Mell for the state and Col F C Shackelford for Hale present
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Foster
J. B Hale
Jackson County
A. C. Holliday
Hale
Holliday
Mell
Col
F. C.shackelford
Watkinsville Items find local visitors and travels
Col W M Santh of Covington visits Watkinaville. Mr J W Watson returns to the streets after illness. Miss Daisy Watson visits Aunt Mrs Chers Watson in Athens. Mr Nathaniel Richardson plans an extended Texas visit in early May.
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Wattersvittz
Col
W. M. Santh
Covington
Watkinaville
J. W. Watson
Daisy Watson
Chers Watson
Athens
Nathaniel Richardson
Eax
Texas
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Bay Conference
Valentine
Milean
Havana
MR. Williams
General Collazo
Tampa
Fla
Enrique Collazo
A la Coronela
Cardenas
Maximo Gomez
Weyler
Pedro Vasquez
Bacon
Georgia
Foster Democrats
Grover
Alabama
Oction
Booth-Tuckers
Miss Weed
Wejus Wood
Congress
Ba Kennedy
Wasnurgetos
Secretary of the Interior
Treasury
Ind
Knoxville
Tenn
Fiannisville
Newberry
St. Lous
James EP. Goggins
Pailiff
Richmond's
Grand Jury
Cuiiaco
Southern History
Stion
Clarke County
J.B. Hale
Watkinsville
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