Race Problem and Arbitration Dominate Industrial Convention
At the industrial convention in Chattanovas the race problem and compulsory arbitration were key topics. Leaders spoke on race relations with ongoing discussions planned for future meetings. H. H. Hargrovt was selected to succeed Governor MacCorkle after resignation, with New Orleans chosen as the next meeting place.
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MacCorkle
H. H. Hargrovt
New Orleans
Faxon
Ret Nathan Bank
John T. Athern
Hon. H. HE
Bhroveport
Accla
Manning Guilty of Murder in Alabama Case
In Brirsaxaram Alabama May 17 after a long trial the jury convicted Frank Duncan and John Manning of murder in the death of Policeman J W Adams during a safe robbery spree. Adams identified both suspects before dying and Manning received the death sentence while Duncan was sentenced to life imprisonment. The double killing occurred after a Standard Oil Co safe was robbed and the pair resisted capture en route to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brirsaxaram
Ala
Frank Duncan
John Manning
J. W. Adams
Ateth Forn
G. C. Kirkley
Standard Oilcom
Manning
Duncan
Adama
Four Oaks Riot Leaves About Twenty Wounded
A drunken clash between Black railroad workers and white residents in Four Oaks North Carolina led to a general fight after a policeman was attacked. About twenty people were wounded as gunfire erupted during the melee. Local officials and residents described the chaotic scene and efforts to restore order.
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North Carolina
Raweson
Four Oaks
Cnme
J.Q. Hood
Justice of the Peace
Crosby, Mixe
Palmer & Sons
Mafeking Relieved Report in Commons Still Unconfirmed
London reports that Sir James Kitkin announced Mafeking was relieved, but the War Office has not confirmed the claim. Dispatches describe intense drama as relief rumors persist with rosters of casualties, Eloff captured, and ongoing Natal operations amid pressure from Boer forces.
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London
Mafeking
House of Commons
James KitKin
Yorkshire
West Riding
Colne Valley
War Office
Lanvor
Eas
Eloff
Nin
Eral Beller
Natal
Dannhauser
Roberts
Lord Roberts
Basa
Bethlehem Distriete
Baller Daenstel
T Hunter
Transvaal
Nes
Pex
Kroonstadt
Nek
Senate action notes Philippines casualties probe request
The Senate approves a conference on the District of Columbia and naval appropriations. A pension of 30 dollars monthly is granted to General Robert G. Dregenforth. A resolution asks the War Secretary for counts of Filipino dead wounded and captives since hostilities began, with others expressing opposition and debate on amendments.
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Senate
Wasminatox
District of Columbia
Robert G. Dregenforth
Secretary of War
Epon
Bacon
Wolcott
Spade
Will Soon Be Completed. Canal Route Progress Report
May 17 Manavas Nicaragua engineers of the Isthmian canal commission with assistants have formed two patrols of about 40 men each. They survey the proposed Nicaragua canal route at the Pacific terminal and La Flora on the west side. The hydrogram party continues to note river flow lake evaporation and rainfall. The survey, conducted thoroughly, will be completed soon.
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Manavas
Nicaragua
Isthmian Canal Commission
Paris Bankers Borrow 15 Million From New York Capitalists
Paris bankers through the Bank of France have negotiated a loan of 15 million dollars from New York financiers in the past fortnight. The funds aim to cover incidental Paris expenses and curb further price rises amid France's gold shortages.
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Paris
New York
Bank of France
France
Clarke County Democrats to Elect New Executive Committee
The current Clarke County Democratic Committee term ends May 26. Chairman Foster will convene Democrats soon to select a new executive committee for the county.
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Clarke County
Foster
Engineers Adjourn as Meeting Highlights Automobile Paper
The forty first annual meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers adjourned near noon. A notable paper by Arthur Herarman of New York discussed the automobile wagon for heavy duty and featured an exhibition by Colonel L. O. Gooley. Other papers included tests of a oman Henin device and studies on corrosion protection in steel.
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Eae Sree
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Arthur Herabnann
New York
Somare
B. O
Spee
Taylor Attends State Republican Convention in Louisville
In Louisville on May 17 the state Republican convention met in session at the auditorium to elect delegates to the national convention. The event drew lawmakers and party figures while Governor Taylor arrived in town amid routine proceedings.
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Louisville
Derek A ‘Denny
Taylor
Ville
Sny der Arrested in Galveston on Pension Fraud Charge
Theodore Snyder was arrested in Galveston on May 17 charged with making a false pension claim. The man reportedly served as a Civil War veteran and was involved in a case tied to a contested pension benefit.
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Bnyder
Galveston
Theodore Snyder
Shot Down in Courtroom Split Over Cow Ownership
In Bimuixomam Alabama on May 17 R H Seymour a Sumter County farmer sued R D Scott for possession of a cow claimed as his property. The case opened with a dispute over ownership and alleged theft surrounding the cow leading to a tense courtroom confrontation.
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Bimuixomam
Ala
R. H. Seymour
Sumter County
R. D. Scott
Scott
Seymour
Cobb
Sal
Bomans
Survey of Alaska Coast Under Way By U S Coast Survey
Coast Guard and geodetic survey teams plan to survey the Alaskan coast to map shoreline features and support navigation. Captain J Pratt leads the expedition outlining methods and regional goals.
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Alaskan
Bryan Opposes Nomination of Pall Ticket by Populists
Colonel Bryan challenges the populist convention plan to nominate a vice president. He tells Chairman Butler that nominating Towne aims to ensure Bryan’s election, arguing disbanding the people's party would cost him populist votes and aid gold Democratic votes. The piece also includes an advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
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Pall
Washington, D. C
Bryan
Butler
Towne
People’s Party
Strikers Stand Firm Over Reinstatement Demand
May 17 report on street railway strike shows workers insisting on reinstatement of all old employees despite limited settlement progress. Transit company has only secured a few additional concessions.
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Loum
White man arrested in Taura charged with stealing
Taura Fla May 17. B B Woodall a white man arrested here on a stealing charge is described as a walking bank and believed to be an important capture after officers found over $1000 on him.
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Tampa
Taura
Fla
B. B. Woodall
Rival Lovers Fight Ends in Fatal Wounding on Walden's Ridge
A fatal affray occurred near Walden's Ridge ten miles from Omarrasoog as John McIntyre shot and fatally wounded Dennton Hurst during a late night fight between rival lovers. Both men were sons of well-to-do farmers. A separate dispatch reports the steamship Samantha wrecked near Post, with unclear crew details.
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Hurst
Mcintyre
Kalfe
Omarrasoog
Walden's Ridge
John McIntyre
Dennton Hurst
Farmora
Samantha
Pukapetruta
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N. J
Neely
O. W. Neely
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Chillicothe
J O. Kennedy
Roanoke
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Gazenvittz
A. B. Williams
Richmond
Mpegs
Fort Wormh
H. G. Stinnett
Sherman
M. T. Kaufman
Dallas
Frank Becker
F. A. McClellan
Panama
Government of
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Shavieker Es Diataye
Prospero Pinzon
Artétaat Leteien
Gopartensat
Tander
Duke
York
Wino Castle
Frome
Pisa
Royal Baking Powder CO
William GT
Suarriz
Wash
J. ¥. Pratt
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
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Johnson
Terman
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D. J. Moore
Merad
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Albany
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