Maybrick land case wins for Mrs Maybrick and Baroness
In Richmond Virginia a chancery court decree voids deeds to 2 500 000 acres in Virginia West Virginia and Kentucky held by D W Armstrong for Mrs Florence Maybrick and Baroness von Roque. Armstrong ordered to account for lands and funds. Case spanned more than ten years with testimony from France England Virginia and multiple states.
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Richmond
Florence Maybrick
Baroness von Roque
New York
Chancery Court
Armstrong
Kentucky
Samuel V. Hayden
Maybrick
Ken
France
England
Virginia
District of Columbia
West Vitgini
Ohio
Pensylvania
Massachusetts
School Notes Chronicle Changes and Activities
The notes report Mr Jno W Jacobs leaving the school to teach after Xmas, and Misses Ruby Beauchamp Mamie McCrea dining with Coach Ford from U.G. The 8 N 8 team’s activities include top dinner with the team and Ford as a key contributor in Monday’s game against S.N.8 and R.M.A. A round table gathering Saturday featured Miss EW 2 vern Winburn’s story and visits by Mr. Crawford Aiken and Earnest and Elisabeth Aiken. N.8 football selects P White as captain and R F Freeman as manager for next season. Mr P R Zetterower regains health, and Saturday evening hall entertainment included violin by Mr E P Chagin and Miss Chloe Loyd at dinner in the ring hat. The report also notes Mr C V Dranen lost a fine gold watch.
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Pratt
Vern Winburn
Crawford Aiken
Earnest Aiken
Elisabeth Aiken
The
N. 8
Hv. P. White
R. F Freeman
P. R. Zetterower
E. P. Chagin
Chloe Loyd
C .V. Dranen
Nashville feud case looms as Carmack murder trial opens
In Nashville on December 8 Col. Duncan B Cooper Robin Cooper and John D Sharp faced trial hearings over the Carmack murder. Defense seeks a January continuance while the district attorney pushes for immediate indictment. Prominent visitors gathered as the case centers on a South era feud and alleged conspiracy. The defense hints at self defense while the prosecution argues premeditated murder.
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Nashville
Tenn
Col. Duncan
Cooper
Robin Cooper
John D. Sharp
United States
Edward W. Carmack
Criminal Court
South
Larmack
The
Coopers
Tennessee
Friends of Cooper
Mr. Carmack
State Capitol
Patterson
Carmack
Waylord
Democratic Clubs Conference in Washington D C
Washington D C Dec 8 Democratic leaders from across the nation gather in Washington for a two day conference called by William C Liller head of the National League of Democratic Clubs The event aims to keep democratic clubs active for four years and not to discuss removing Bryan or British from national politics
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Washington
D. C
William C. Liller
National League of Democratic Clubs
Bryan
Liller
A Christmas Protest Drafts in a Playful Verse
The verse questions holiday gifting and value as a speaker ventures through witty lines about cigars bought for eighty cents a box, smoking, and fashion. It mentionsMarie Belle Florence and J J OConnell cited in Pock, presenting a satirical Christmas complaint in a light, social tone.
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Marie
Athens Seeks Growth Through New Building Company
J T Anderson leads formation of a five thousand dollar building company to ease housing shortage in Athens. Stock will be in shares of one hundred dollars with charter to incorporate at fifty thousand dollars, later up to one hundred thousand. Operations planned to start in January, expecting rapid growth as housing expands and rents attract investors.
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J. T. Anderson
Athens
Central Presbyterian Church Names Dallas Pastor Candidate
At a Sunday meeting in Atlanta Georgia the Central Presbyterian church unanimously called Rev James I Vance D D pastor of the North Reformed Church Newark New Jersey to fill the vacancy created by Rev Dr Theron H Rice His career spans Nashville Alexandria Norfolk New York and a growing church membership He is a noted author and leader among youth awaiting his decision with interest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Central Presbyterian Church
James I. Vance
North Reformed Church
Newar
Theron H. Rice
John 4. Eagan
Marion M. Jackson
Chas
Montgomery
Newark
Vance
Central Church
Nashville
Tenn
Alexandria
Norfolk
Nework
Bristol
South
Night riders arrested in Miller county case
Deputy Sherri Rodney and Frank Adams, Miller county, were arrested by Baker county sheriff on arrest warrants issued by Judge W N Spence. Charged with participating in a night riding incident that injured a negro family. Bonds set at 2000 each. bonds furnished and two men released. They claim innocence and that they only confronted an escaped convict. Also note Colorado City meeting of Central West Texas Association of Commercial Clubs on plans for regional development.
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Albany
Dee
Sherri Rodney
Frank Adams
Miller County
W. N. Spence
Camilla
Perry
Baker County
Rodney
Adams
Newton
Colorado City
Texas
Central West Texas Association of Commercial Clubs
Profits of Standard Oil Featured in Docket Hearing
New York December 8 figures show large profits by Standard Oil subsidiaries as federal case to break up the company continues. Testimony by John D Archbold and Henry Tilford outlines earnings in California and the Midwest with estimates of vast profits and marketing station expansion.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Standard
John D. Archbold
Henry Tilford
Standard Oi Company
California
Continental Oil Company
Middle West
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Mr. Tilford
Far West
Colorado
Tilford
William Rockefeller
Frank S. Moffett
Standard Oil Company of Indians
Archbold
Standard of Indiana
Rocky Mountain
Kellogg
Continental Oill Company
West
United Mine Workers Election in Indianapolis
Local unions of the United Mine Workers vote on national officers. President Tom L. Lewis faces John H. Walker of Danville Ill. Secretary Treasurer candidates include George Hartlein Shamokin Pa and John Fahy Pottsville Pa. Results await the national convention in Indianapolis next month.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Tom L. Lewis
John H. Walker
Danville, Ill
Ulinois
George Hartlein
Shamokin
John Fahy
Pottsville
Roosevelt outlines broad national reform agenda
President Roosevelt told the national congress yesterday that urgent, wide ranging legislation is needed. He urged a stronger currency system, federal control of interstate commerce and railroads, reforms in trusts, mines, forests, taxes, and labor protections, plus expansion of postal savings banks and the Panama Canal work progresses. He called for a permanent national parks control, reform of the civil service, and increased military ships and officers.
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Roosevelt
National Congress
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Agricultural Department
New Mexico
Arizona
Panama Canal
Philippines
New Citizen Mr. O. M. Roberts Joins Athens Engineering
O. M. Roberts of Orangeburg has moved to Athens and will reside permanently. A 1904 Clemson electrical engineer graduate, he has worked as electrical engineer and superintendent of light and power in Orangeburg. He studied at Al-No Chalmers and later joined the Athens Engineering Company, bringing extensive experience with professional memberships in AIEE and the Illuminating Engineering Society. He is also a Baptist and member of Knights of Pythias and B. P. O. Ellis.
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O. M. Roberts
Orangeburg
Roberts
Clemson College
D. C
Roberta
al- No Chalmers Co
Bullock Electric
Cincinnati
New York State Dairymen Convene Over Bovine Tuberculosis
The New York State Dairymen's Association in Utica opens a three day meeting focusing mainly on bovine tuberculosis. Prominent speakers include Dr H L Russell dean of Wisconsin College of Agriculture R A Pearson New York State Commissioner of Agriculture Dr Roland G Freeman and Dr V A Moore from the New York State Veterinary College.
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Roland G. Freeman
New York City
V. A. Moore
New York State
Vinary College
Confidence Queen and 3 others held for 2000 fraud
A gray haired woman dressed in black, Ellen E Peck, known as the Confidence Queen, was jailed on fraud charges after swindling Normand & Wilson of 2000 by posing as Eliza Knight of Sparkhill New York. Her long criminal career includes notable cons against Babbitt and others, with a past Auburn sentence and a claimed wealth.
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New York Sun
Normand & Wilson
Madleen Avenue
Ellen E. Pack
Inspector Byrnes
America
Sparklebill
Peck
Auburn
Kressel and Bosler
Eliza Knight
Mra. Peck
James Monroe
United States
Virginia
Monroe
Alexander Walcott
Kentucky
Walcott
Supreme Court of Kentucky
Leeds
Amelia Schelling
E. Eliza Knight
Knight
W. Rb.wilison
Mrs. Peck
Eliza F. Knight
Sparkhill
Rockland “County
New York
Pas Fiteschukert
Dem
Sandy River
Bosler
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Richard Peck
Mutual Life
Babbitt
Bus
Byrnes
Grady
Portland Bank Robbery Nets $1500 In Heist
In Portland Oregon three masked men robbed the East Side bank on Washington Street and Grand Avenue after overpowering President Henry E Newhall and his son Roger. The bandits demanded money as one entered through a window and another guarded the foyer before escaping with the cash.
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Portland
Ore
East SiJe
Raat Washington Street
Grand Avenue
Henry EL. Newhall
Roger
Newhall
Tie Tom
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Mae
L. G. Daniel
Mgr
Chattanooga
Paul Heyman
Tent
Gallagher & O'Gara
Ten. H. Levystein & Co
Ala
L. Loeb Whiskey Co
M. Markstein
Sefta
Mrs. Maybrick
Alippera
Florence
J. J. O'Connell
Jas. 1
Theron Rice
Standard Oil
United Mine Workers
Mr. Roberts
Athens Engineering Compay
NEW York State Dairymen’s
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
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