Camorra Priest Weeps On Stand In Court For Mob Ties
In a dramatic Naples trial the Camorra priest Vitose sobbed as he testified about liberating Erricone Enrico Alfano and denouncing murderers. The court halted proceedings after his emotion and a tense exchange with carabineers and defense. Erricone asked to leave as references linked a woman to his brother, prompting the judge to allow withdrawal in custody.
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Minichiello
Erricone
Rapi
Vitozat
Vitezzi
Enrico Alfano
Ciro Alfano
Ibell
Gennaro Cucccole
Sorrentina
de Angelis
Amadeo
Vitorai
Carsbineere
Bianchi
Owly
Humbert
Helena
Towas UL Inetena
Camorra
Vlo Jenny
Vitossi
Erricones
Cira
Erricone Fee
Erricane
Cire
Empire Council Attacks the Czar in Interpellation
St Petersburg April 6 The council of the empire met in solemn session and for the first time in its history adopted an interpellation attacking the government by a vote of 98 to 52. It criticized the zemstvo bill promulagated by imperial prerogative during a recess and noted Stolypin’s measure and threatened resignation. The emperor prorogued both houses and promoted the zemstvo plan, causing astonishment and anger among conservatives.
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St Petersburg
Council of the Empire
Stolypin
Duma
Zemstoy
Prince Troubetskoy
Algners
Kovalesky
Council of Ministers
Counci
Bank Increases Capital at Griffin Bank
Griffin Ga April 6 Special One of Griffin’s most important business changes is Grins Banking Company increasing capital from 60 000 to 100 000 and placing 39 000 to surplus and 50 000 to undivided profits This makes stock worth two for one and gives the bank working capital of 200 000
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Griffin
Grins Banking Company
Groelke
Ita
Planter of Stephens Father of 33 Children
In Carnesville Georgia the planter Mr Andrews, a Stephens county resident, is reported as the father of twenty three children. The youngest boy was born today. Mr Andrews, 68, has been married twice and twenty of his children are living. He previously served many years as county commissioner of Franklin county.
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Stephens
Carnesville
Woman Friend Robs Rich Widow in $105,000 Theft
Kansas City April 6 a young woman trusted by Mrs Armour stole securities worth 105000 from a safe deposit box at the New England National Bank and sold them. The widow altered her will after the loss, yet the friendship remained intact. The case links the woman to large purchases and lavish spending.
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Kansas City
B. Armour
New England National Bank
Packer
Abs
Mrs. Armour
Armour
Warwick Boulevard
Richmond Seaboard Service Improves Greatly
Seaboard line enhances Richmond service with a drawing room sleeper observation car and dining service. Trains depart Atlanta at 1:15 PM and arrive Richmond at 7:25 AM, with electric lighting onboard. Effective April 8.
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Richmond
Seaboard
Atlanta
Mrs Lockwood Wins New Trial Sought in Dalton Case
In Dalton Georgia on April 6 a jury found in favor of Mrs Belva A Lockwood the woman lawyer of Washington D C in the case James B Brackett v Mrs Lockwood. The trial lasted a full day with the jury out over twenty four hours Brackett sought 10 percent of government funds from Eastern Cherokee Indian claims Brackett had her arrested for larceny after trial and now moves for a new trial.
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Dalton
James B Brackett
Belva A. Lockwood
Washington
2. C
Colonel Abbott Laid To Rest In West View
Colonel Benjamin F. Abbott a leading Georgia lawyer died Wednesday morning and was buried in West View after services at First Baptist church Macon April 6. Rev Challas W Daniel officiated with pallbearers C E Currier H R Durand B L Willingham BE Black H M Willet H H Cabenisa Y A Hammond C D Roy. The Macon chamber directors meet Friday afternoon to act on several items.
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Benjamin F. Abbott
First Baptist Church
Challas W. Daniel
South
Atlanta
Capitol
Snd
C. E. Currier
H.R Durand
Willingham
BE. R Black
H. M. Willet
H. HL Cabenisa
Y. 4. Hammond
Pr. C.D. Roy
West View
Nomination of Negro Lewis Sparks Washington Fight
Washington April includes a heated debate over the nomination of William H. Lewis a Boston black man named assistant United States attorney general to aid Attorney General Wickersham. He has served under a recess appointment five weeks while Senate confirmation is contested. Lewis will rank socially with senior officials and attend White House receptions raising questions about his role and influence in federal offices.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
William HH. Lewh
Boston
Lewis
Navy
District of Columbia
District Court
Pan-American Bureau
Smithsonian Institution
Pennsylvania
Harvard Law School
Amherst College
Roosevelt
United States
Cennon
John G. Thompson
Taft
Wickersham
Pat
Rev T F Callaway Called by Second Baptist Church
Macon Georgia April 6 Special The Second Baptist church extends a call to Rev T F Callaway of Orlando Florida brother of Rev T W Callaway of Tabernacle church He is Mercer University trained and formerly a lawyer at Americus It is believed he will accept the call.
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T. F. Callaway
Macon
The
Second Baptist Church
Orlando Fis
T. W. Callaway
Tabernacle Church
Mercer University
Americus
Lieut Atkins to Be Promoted at Fort Beveren
Lieutenant J. A. Atkins commandant of the cadet corps at the University of Georgia is ordered to Fort Beveren Savannah on April 13 to stand an examination for promotion. The student body and citizens eagerly greet any advancement for Atkins and commend his service.
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Atkins
Athens
J. A. Atkine
Cadet Corps
The
University of Georgia
Fort Beveren
Savannah
Bryan's name fails to spark applause in Arkansas
In Little Rock on April 6 Governor Donaghey transmitted a telegram from William J. Bryan urging ratification of the Income Tax amendment. Bryan's stance diverges from the Arkansas senate which opposes the measure though the house has passed it. Also noted is the Confederate Veterans Camp annual meeting at the courthouse Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock to elect officers and name delegates to the next general reunion.
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Little Rock
Ark
William J. Bryan
Donaghey
State Senate
Arkansas
Bryan
House
Macon
R. A
Raunton
I Knowles Wins Suit and $150000 Awarded
In Pensacola on April 6 a state court awarded William E. Knowles $100,009 against Pierre D. Dumont of New York. The case alleged money advanced and notes by Dumont during attempts to finance a Pensacola to Andalusia railroad. Separately, Bryan planned a White House visit to discuss topics with President Taft for thirty minutes.
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Pensacola
Fis
Willam E. Knowles
Pierre D. Dumont
New York
Dumont
Andalusia
Ala
Lees
Thi City
Bryan
Taft
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
White House
Rummaging in trunk girl killed by pistol in Nashville
Howie Danter, 11, granddaughter of W L Danley Nashville railway official, was killed this morning by the accidental discharge of her father's pistol found in a trunk she was rummaging. The bullet penetrated her heart.
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Nashville, Tenn
Howie Dan
Ter
W. L. Danley
Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis Railway
Brooks to be tried for opening registered letter at depot
Sem Brooks, a negro cleaner at the Macon depot, faces trial Friday morning for opening a registered letter and confiscating $25 contained therein. The offense is alleged to have occurred on the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad mail car at the Macon depot.
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Macon
Sem Brooks
Negle Bor
Geory Southern, ‘and Florida Railroad
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Schwab Clothing
Council OF Empire
Czar
James B. Brackett
Colonel Abbott
Macon Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Secre
Negro Lewis
M. Rich & Bros. Co
Madras
Byron
Itc
Isc
I Knowles
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