Jurors sought bribe in will case exposed by detectives
Detective Looney recounts Bradley reporting a juryman offered to sell out a pending will case. Arnold Arnold and Jordan were named as lawyers in the matter. The witness sought to expose the scheme, arranging meetings with Arnold and Jordan and planning to present evidence to Judge Lumpkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Looney
Arnolds
Bob Jordan
Bridley
Rucker
Lumpkin
Reuben Arnold
Mr. Bradley
Arnold & Arnold
Jordan
Lowry Arnold
Mr. Jordan
Temple Court
Mr. Rucker
Mr. Arnold
W. M. Bradley
Twentieth Century Offering Discussed at White House
Bishop Candler led a Baltimore conference session on the twentieth century thanksgiving offering of 29 400 000 from all Methodist branches and 31 000 00 from the southern church for university endowments and schools. President McKinley hosted a dinner for bishops and ministers. A resolution urged moving toward Organic union of the two Methodist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Candler
White House
Washington
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
McKinley
Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Walden
Candler
Bowman
Wilsen
Boyd
Lanahan
Duffy
Goucher
Denny
Bristol
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Queen Victoria In Dublin Amid War News And Mourning
English cabinet member in Dublin remains mortified by Lord Roberts’s disaster dispatches as rejoicing over the queen’s visit gives way to concern over the war. The queen is expected to depart Dublin around April 23, with crowds awaiting her carriage and a dinner and theater royal event marking a show of imperial unity amid grim battlefield reverses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Lord Roberts
Beddersburg
Associated Press
Pretoria
Duke of Abercorn
Ireland
Prince of Wales
Wart Cadogan
Henry of Battenberg
Vite Regal Lodge
Duke
Duchess of Connaught
Christian
Earl
Countess Cadogan
Lora
Dunraven
Lord
Londonderry
Rheg Theater Royal
Sunday School Delegates Close Alabama Convention at Opelika
The Alabama State Sunday School convention concluded in Opelika on Sunday April 6 with a bustling town and strong sessions. Morning devotions covered reaching the masses and home department work led by J S Carroll and Mrs William Hardie. Afternoon and evening programs featured lessons on primary work and church relations, with Talladega chosen as next meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opelika
Ala
Alabama
M. W. Sweatt
W. B. Davidson
W. L. Lancaster
Cradleroll
Minnie Kennedy
Minnie Allen
J. D. Fuller
H. M. Hamill
A. J. Lamar
D.D. Talladega
MacArthur to Succeed Otis in Philippines Command
Washington April 6 authoritative reports state no order has been issued for Major General Otis to relinquish his commands and return. The decision rests largely with Otis, while the transfer of command upon his return will go to General MacArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
Philippines
McArthur
Three Negroes Arrested for Murder and Robbery in Alabama
Floyd Brown Tom Carter and Lewanda Brown are jailed in Birmingham charged with the murder of Joe Scott at Enon Ridge and with burning his home to hide the crime. Scott, who shared a dwelling with Brown, reportedly had several hundred dollars on his person. Brown claims part of it was his, then hinted at a broader plot to seize Scott’s money with Carter implicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Floyd Brown
Tom Carter
Lewanda Brown
Joe Scott
Enon Ridge
Scott
Brown
Carter
Tax settlements cut county and state back taxes by 40000
After nearly a year of litigation, conferences between building and loan associations and county commissioners led to settlements totaling 40000 in back taxes. Four associations filed checks with Atlanta National Bank, including Southern Home 16000 Atlanta W National 12000 National Railway 9000 and Interstate 3000. Agreements reduced alleged dues from much higher figures, benefiting both sides and improving public finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta National Bank
Southern Home
Atlanta W National
National Railway
Interstate
Supreme Court
Garrote Executions Ordered in Porto Rico
Five men Simeon Rodriguez Carlos Parche Hermogenes Pacheco Eugene Rodriguez and Rosalie Santiago face death by garrote in Porto Rico for the 1898 murder of Senor Prudence Mendez in Yauco after assaulting his wife and daughters and forcing them to dance around the corpse. Two San Juan convicts will assist by carrying out the sentence as public tension runs high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Ponce
Simeon Rodriguez
Carlos Parche
Hermogenes Pacheco
Eugene Rodriguez
Rosalie Santiago
Senor Prudence ‘Mendez
Yauco
San Juan
Harvey Gets A New Trial In Murder Case
Supreme court reverses and remands Gabe Harvey’s murder conviction for his mother in law in Barbour county. Lawyers argued without pay and seek acquittal at next trial after death sentence reversal. Also notes new ice factory planned in Montgomery by Southern Cotton Oil with 25 tons daily capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Airs
Supreme Court
Gabe Harvey
Barbour County
Berry
Harvey
Clayton
McDowell
New Ice Factory
W. J. Block
Southern Cotton Oil Company
Western Railroad
York Manufracturing Co
York
Columbus Ilush
Mariah Coleman
Ihe
Coleman
Bush
Ume
Mobile
Curry
Calhoun
Talladega
Pink Dobbins
Clay County
Huntsville
Madison Crossroad
John H. Wallace
John M. Hampton
Hampton
Wallace
Injunction Halts Sale of Vicksburg Shreveport Pacific Rail
Judge Alex Boarman of the United States circuit court issued an order restraining the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific Railroad from selling or disposing of lands or changing the road's status pending the hearing of D. Hearns vs Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific Railroad Co set for the first Monday in May at Shreveport. Suit filed in Monras April 2 seeks a receiver and injunctive relief. Complainant alleges illegal bond preference favoring officers and directors, asserts the road insolvent, and shows over 3 000 00 in interest due June 30 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Road
Shreveport
Alex Boarman
United States Circuit Court
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad
D. Hearns
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad Company
Monras
Peliftiona
Augusta Labor Prepares For State Federation Meet
An Augusta Federation of Labor meeting prepared for the state federation convention to be held April 1–2 in Augusta, with about two hundred delegates expected. National federation President Samuel Gompers is also anticipated, with a mass opera house address planned as a convention highlight. A notable feature will be the christening of Jerome Jones, the federation’s junior, who will turn one the day of the celebration and wear overalls presented by the Garment Workers Union of Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Augustaederation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
National Federation
Opera House
Federation
Jerome Jones
Hawaii Territorial Government Bill Advances in House
Washington April 6 The House passed a substitute bill creating a territorial form of government for Hawaii amid debate. Lawmakers debated residency versus statehood and added provisions on land ownership and immigration while measures to limit Chinese and Asiatic labor were considered. The bill, with amendments, moves to conference with the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Hawaii
Hill
Connecticut
Congress
Newlands
Nevada
Surveyor General
Department of Labor
United States
Mr. Hitt
Minois
Hawaiian Commission
Hitt
Williams
Minslestopl
Witll
Mississippi
South
Mr. Hill
Wawall
Mr. Williams
Rhode Island
Clarke
Miasouri
DeArmond
Missouri
Tost
Hawaiian Bavings Bank
North Western
Georgia
Piles Cured Without the Knife Claim
A dubious advertisement touts PAZO OINTMENT claiming cure of piles without surgery. It promises full refund if it fails, claims cures in fourteen days after a single application, and asserts a money back guarantee with no payment due if not effective.
Will of W B Lowe filed and proven in ordinary's office
The will of William B Lowe was filed and proven in common form. The estate is described as valuable, with major allocations to his widow Rebecca Lowe and his children Rebecca, James English Jr., and W B Lowe Jr. The document names real estate on Whitehall and Peachtree streets, a half interest in Enterprise Lumber Company, bonds in Hawkinsville Florida Southern Railway, stock holdings, cash and household property. Executors are Mrs Rebecca Lowe, Mrs English, and Mr W B Lowe Jr. The will, dated June 3 1897, also provides for nieces and nephews Pattie Woodruff Jamie Ryan Lula Spensler and Andrew Lowe. The residue goes to Mrs English and Mr Lowe Jr with other specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam B. Lowe
Mia
Rebecca D. Lowe
W. B. Lowe
James W. Engish
Hawkinsville
Florida Southern Railway Company
George H. Lowe
Julia A. Lowe
Whittier Mills
Pattie Woodruff
Jamie Ryan
Lula Spensler
Andrew Lowe
Lowe
English
Chardee Elected President at Louisiana Mississippi Y M C A
Natchez Miss April 6 Second day of the Louisiana Mississippi Young Men's Christian Association session reports work done. Thomas Chardee of New Orleans chosen president for the year and W W Moore of Port Gibson named secretary. North America Y M C A owns over 21 million dollars in property with debt under 5 million. Convention adjourns Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana and
Mississippi Young Men’s Christian Association
Natchez
Miss
Louisiana and Mississippi Young Men's Christian Association
Thomas Chardee
New Orleans
W W. Moore
Port Gibson
Young Men's Christian Association of North America
Rivalry Turns Fatal as Two Men Shot on Georgia Avenue
On April 6 in Chattanooga night time, Joe Jones a colored man killed Martin Dartiss in a dispute over the same girl. Jones fired as Dartiss rode by with the girl, wounding him in the lungs. Jones fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Peelaty
Georgia Avenue
Joe Jones
Martin Dartiss
Jones
Curtiss
Moise Captain Clark impersonator sentenced in New Orleans
Julius Moise known as the Captain Clark impersonator received a three year prison term in New Orleans. About half of Pittsburg district miners returned to work yesterday. A democratic caucus was set for tonight to organize opposition to the Porto Rican tariff bill next week. A heavy electric rainstorm swept western Texas Thursday night and moved toward the gulf coast causing property damage including the destruction of a Southern Pacific bridge and some track at Devil's River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Moise
Clark i
New Orleans
Pittsburg
Texas
Gulf Coast
Devil's River
Local Mortality Notices From Georgia County
William Gay of Carlton County near Folkston found dead in bed at 70. George Davis of Huntsville aged 59, brother of Thief of Polca Z. P. Davis and Mrs. Shelly, wife of Judge D. O. Shelby, of New Orleans. C. C. Souder, merchant and private banker of Reynolds, died at 10 o'clock after long local service. survived by wife Sallie Howard and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gay
Carlton County
Waycross
Cuartton County
Folkston
George Davis
Huntsville
Ala
Polca
Z. P. Davis
Shelly
United States
D. O. Shelby
New Orleans
Boe
Reynolds
C. C. Souder
No Verdict In Parker Yancy Case
A Jefferson city jury failed to agree after over an hour in a trial over a concealed weapon charge and alleged pistol threat. Witnesses described a pistol or monkey wrench bluf f by Will Parker toward N M Yancy on March 1. The mistrial was declared after jurors could not settle on a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Parker
N. M. Yancy
A. 5
Calhoun
Parker
Yancy
Claude Yancy
Della Tucker
Elsie Tucker
George Carr
Claude Varcry
A. 8
Tucker
Will Darker
Gome
Frank M. O'Bryan
Yancey
O'Bryan
Eugene R. Black
Death of Mrs J S Morris Former Atlanta Resident
Mrs J S Morris aged seven years died at Odessa Wayne County Georgia after a brief illness. She moved to Atlanta with her husband in 1868 and lived there until 1880 when they moved to Wayne county. Survived by husband J B Morris and two sons J S Morris of Odessa and J H Morris of Cartersville. Daughter Mrs M T Simmons died in Atlanta last August. The will will be brought to Atlanta today and funeral expected from Payne's Memorial church at 1 30 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Morris
Atlanta
Odessa
Wayne County
Georgia
Dr Hathaway's Standing as a Southern Specialist
Dr J Newton Hathaway M D claims a twenty year record as a chronic disease specialist with a vast southern patient base. His offices showcase advanced electrical treatment devices including a cabinet electrical machine and a new medicinal electric belt claimed to restore vigor and cure varicocele without surgery. He emphasizes home treatment, quick cures, and personal consultation, with national patient care and no-cost initial contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Newton Hathaway
Hathaway
South
Dr. Hathaway
Ase
Hatha- Way
DE Hathaway
Drunken Man Stabs Edward Scott Near Train Stop
Chattanooga report details the death of Edward Scott, former resident and brother of a Cincinnati Southern Railway official, murdered near Joplin Missouri on March 25. He was stabbed by a drunken man named Maynard after being ejected from a car and died in April after lingering from his wounds.
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Chattanooga
Edward Scott
President Scott
Cincinnati Southern Railway
Joplin
Maynard
Scott
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Twentieth Century Offer
Victoria
London
Saratoga Springs
Joseph T. Elchbere
Alabama Street
MacArthur
U. 8
Alabama Supreme Court
Slands
W. B
Lowes
Chardee
N. — Souder, Reynolds
Isille, Ky. Moss
Stuart
Susan H. Edmands
Broad St
Newburyport
Mass
Ars
Susan A. Edmands
Williiams
Manna
Susan H. Epwanos
William S’ Inkles
DR. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady, N.Y
Feco OF
Bri
England
Kruger
Mark W
Apri
Firish
Beth
Son Cores
Fontein
Spi
Olivier
Springfant
Free State
Transvaal
America
Anotier
Pry
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