Prisoners Given Five Years For Beating Farmer
In a notable case linked to a prominent local figure, Williamson and Charley Snow were sentenced to five years each at hard labor in the state penitentiary for whipping neighbor J A Wertz, causing five weeks of illness. Wertz testified as eye witnesses confirmed Snow and Reeder aided. A motion for a new trial was denied by Judge Gary.
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G. c
H. R. Wiland
Charley Snow
Williamson
J. A. Wertz
Anthony Reeder
Dudge
C. P Townsend
Bennettsville
Senator McLaurin
Hagood
Townsend
Barber
Washington
McLaurin
Bampton
Wade ‘Hampton
Charleston Light Dragoons
Roosevelt
Charleston
Columbia
Greenwood Jamson
White
GIBBES CONVICTED OF CRIME IN SC LYNCHING TONE
Julius Gibbes, a negro, was found guilty of criminal assault against Mrs Daisy L Waynes near Florence. The trial followed mob tensions, with a sheriff’s speech and a promised quick court term. Gibbes confessed to his own father, and a verdict of guilty was reached. he faces hanging on April 3.
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Charleston
South Carolina
Julius Gibbes
Florence
Daisy L. Waynes
Ury
Gibbes
Tennessee Rising Flood Threat Near Chattanooga
The Tennessee River is rising toward 92 feet with a danger line close, while tributaries fall. Rail lines suffer washouts between Murfreesboro and Tullahoma though service to Nashville area resumes. Memphis and Charleston opens for through traffic. Flood conditions ease gradually as trains resume on damaged routes.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee River
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
Murfreesboro
Tullahoma
Memphis and Charleston
Southern Railway
Pearl River Flood Buries Banks and Halts Rail Lines
Water around Jackson rises to flood stage sweeping from mouth to source. The Pearl River covers seven to nine miles wide here washing away track of the Alabama and Vicksburg railway and tying up the Gulf and Ship Island road. Water works plant submerged causing a water famine as pumps fail and factories shut down. A new pump is being installed with promised relief by tomorrow. Tragic conditions expected to persist between Jackson and Meridian for weeks.
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Jackson
Miss
Pearl River
Alabama and Vicksburgh
Gulf and Ship Island
Water Works Company
Meridian
Work on Dome Begins in Mississippi State House Project
Work has begun on the dome of the new million dollar state house in Jackson Mississippi. Within three weeks the building will take on much of the appearance it will present when finished and ready for occupancy. Progress is rapid and the structure is expected to be completed by year end.
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Jackson
Miss
Milion Dollar State House
Guargoine
Board of Levee Commissioners
Yazoo-Mississippi Delta
St John Boyle Versus J W Henning Verdict Reaches $21,000
Louisville attorney St John Boyle sued New York stock broker J W Henning for 25000 over Northern Pacific stock dealings in May 1901. After a fifty minute trial the jury returned a verdict for Henning for 21000, with Boyle claiming recklessness and mismanagement. The case spanned transcontinental exchanges and involved margins, settlements, and multiple claims. Depositions from eastern financiers including James J Hill were entered during the proceedings.
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Louisville
New York
St. John Boyle
J. W. Henning
Northern Pacific
Henning
Boyle
Henniggs
James J. Hill
The
Northern Securities Company
Major Waller Testifies He Carried Out Orders in Samar Case
Manila March 31 Major Littleton Waller marine corps testified in his court martial defense about following General Smiths orders. He described harsh marine conditions amid native treachery and claimed no knowledge of guide Victuss identity. He said only the last paragraph of his order, to avenge the Balalongiga massacre, went beyond General Smiths directions.
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Manila
Littleton Waller
Marine Corps
Samar
Pery of
Armas
Vwictuss
Danish Minister Meets President Over West Indian Sale Probe
Washington March 31 Mr Brun Danish minister called on the president amid pending House investigation into charges raised by Mr Gron regarding the right of acquisition of West Indian islands by the United States. Denial issued by Mr Christmas regarding any Danish attempt to corrupt American legislators or newspaper men.
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Gron
Washington
Brun
West Indian Islands
United States
Denmark
Christmas
Aguinaldo Called to Testify in Editor Suit
Aguinaldo appeared in court with General Chaffee’s permission to testify in the case against Senor Valdez, editor of a Spanish weekly in Manila. Two Filipino shipping commission members, Dr. Pardo S. Di Clavera and others, were not called as their statements were deemed immaterial.
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Manila
Asguinaldo
General Chaffee
Senor Valdez
United States
M. Tavera
Legardo
Alabama Farmer Transforms Land into Self Sustaining Power
Bufaula, Alabama March 1. L Richards a respected farmer near Spivey shows how thrift and industry sustain a farm. He holds cotton, runs his home, and plans further fits of prosperity. Neighbors confirm his steady work and frugal life built since 1890 supporting a modest family and local economy.
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Bufaula
Ala
L Richards
Spivey
Richards
Nev Gage
Bos
Deot
Rich
Recorder Court Clears Several Defendants in Georgia
In Macon Georgia J A Huffman arraigned in the recorder s court on pointing a gun at another and committed to the city court G C Tradcliff committed for carrying concealed pistol Mose Elliott committed for assault and battery after striking a man with a wrench The recorder had a full docket but these were the only state cases noted this session.
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J. A Huffman
Recorder’s ‘Court
Huffman
H& Sparber Shop
L. Tradcliff
Mose Elliott
Macon
American Jockeys Dominate Prix Day at Long Champs Meet
Paris March 31 opening day of the Long Champs meeting. W K Vanderbilt’s Bat with Jenkins up won the Prix de Mars. Cod man with Rigby won the Prix de Sablons. Cissade ridden by McIntyre captured the Prix de Biville. J Reiff took two seconds and a third, McIntyre added a third in six events.
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Paris
W. K. Vanderbilt
Jenkins
Codman
Rigby
Cissade
McIintyre
J.reiff
McIntyre
Cholera Threat Grows Across Indian Subcontinent
Plague and cholera reports swell in Simla and Punjab with 70,000 deaths monthly. Mecca records 925 cholera deaths in the past week and Jedda 61. Manila notes 9 cases and 70 deaths since outbreak began.
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India
Simla
Punjab
Jedda
Arabia
Mecca
Manila
The Leopards Spots by Thos Dickson Jr in Atlanta
A note indicates Thos Dickson Jr's The Leopard's Spots is a new book in Atlanta. Sold by John M Stiller Co at 39 Marietta. The item claims broad southern readership and interest.
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Thos. Dickson, Jr
Atlanta
John M. Stiller, Co
Marietta
Americanizing Paris as a Beautiful European Center
The New York Times notes Americans increasingly visit Paris for leisure and business. It highlights Paris as the “gay capital” with enduring beauty and symmetry, drawing Western Hemisphere interest and evolving to cater to American tastes and needs, including seasonal tourism and business travel.
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New York Times
Paris
Atlantica
Avarage
Western Hemisphere
New World
France
Latin Quarter
Seacon
Fire narrowly averted at Anniston store blaze
An Anniston store suffered major damage after a fire broke out yesterday morning. workers and onlookers battled the flames, with the fire likely started by overturned fixtures, estimated losses around 3500 and covered by insurance. A watchman was later reported drowned on the Coosa river task.
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Anniston
M. Newsome
Perry
William
Coosa
George W. Loyd
George W. Lioyd
Calhoun County
Peacebure
Poth
Gmp Pelham
Elans
Dallas
A.F. McGhee
Joshua’ Draigo ‘McBachers
Cs. Canmer
Dune
J.B. Palme
Noval
Charley- Keily
Jauseway
Ana
Ken Fynd
Ang Kelly
Chin Grats Hasnt O Witect Seven Dectar
A fragmented OCR item mentions Chin Grats and a peculiar phrase about December seven. Readable context is limited. appears to be a brief local note or stray headline fragment. No clear event, date, or organization is established.
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Chin Grats
Dectar
Railroad Travel Resumes After Flood Repairs at Geima Ala
River flooding disrupts lines along Cahaba and Alabama rivers. Southern railway work restored service west of Geima and near Demopolis. Meridian Branch repair enabled trains toward Meridian. Birmingham Selma and New Orleans line reopens over damaged section. Farms flooded, crops threatened as water levels rise.
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Geima
Ala
Southern Railway
Cahaba
Atd
Tombigbee
Pabst Sets Thirteen Man Atlanta Ball Club
Atlanta base ball manager Pabst will add a dozen or more players to the roster, bringing the number to thirteen. Reported names include Leighton Childs Birmingham Three Rivers and several others from Georgia Michigan Kentucky and California as Pabst plans spring workouts at the park under his oversight. The club aims to be ready by week’s end with tryouts shaping the final roster.
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Atlanta
Hall
BE. T. Peter
Pabst
and Leighton
Ers
the Smith
Doz- Pabst
D Hale
King Bailey
Reagan Edges Fel In St Louis Bout For Lightweight Title
Johnny Reagan won on points in St Louis, outlasting Fel in a tight lightweight contest. Reagan absorbed hard blows to the face and solar plexus, then rallied in the eleventh round before finishing strong. The win sets up a future title clash with Harry Forbes, billed as the next pantam-weight world championship bout before the West.
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Savannah
Tad
St. Louis
Johnny Reagan
Brooklyn
N.Y
Tommy
Advantas
Reagan Usagi
Fel
Reagan
Harry Forbes
Sheckard Signs with Baltimore Club for Coming Season
Thames Sheckard, the outfetder, has signed a contract to play with the Baltimore American League club and will join the team at Savannah. He previously signed with the Brooklyn National League club, placing him in a notable cross-league move as the season approaches.
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Sheckard
Baltimore
Maren
Thames Sheckard
Elabe
Savannah
Brooklyn
I A Ae
Corbett to challenge winner at Jeffries Fitzsimmons bout
Jamestown March 31 Jule Delmar Corbett's theatrical manager says Corbett will be ring side for the Jeffries Fitzsimmons fight and will challenge the winner.
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Corbett
Jamestown
Jule Delmar
Easter Services In Swainsboro Standout Sermon By Rev B S Senet
Special services in the Methodist church at Swainsboro Ga yesterday featured one of the finest sermons. Rev B S Senet delivered a moving address as palms and greenery adorned the church. The service reflected strong praise and devotion from the congregation.
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Insboro
Swainsboro
Turbine Turmoil Over Spirits Prices Drops in Savannah
In Savannah on March 3 a sharp drop in spirits prices stunned markets, marking the steepest single-day decline in port history. The opening price fell from 4 to 4 cents per gallon with a related $4 per barrel loss, while overall sales and receipts showed a downturn amid notes of market manipulation and dull trading.
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Savannah
Areh
Joan Lidia
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