Obie Tharp Death Reported in Alabama Camp Incident
A Geneva county letter recounts Obie Tharp dying after a clash with loiterers at a railroad camp near Montgomery. Tharp killed by his uncle who misread a threat while both sought to quell the fracas. Remains sent to Georgia for burial.
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Montgomery
Ala
Geneva County
Obie Tharp
F. &. Tharp
Geneva
Tharp
Oble Tharp
Cleveland
Bryan
Chicago
Willamy
Dudley
Gaston Robbins
Dallas
Plowman
Talladega
J. H. King
Calhoun
Alabama Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Elmore
Coosa
Chilton
Chambers, Lee
Macon
Russell
Tallapoosa
Paint Rock
Lee County Primary for Senator Morgan Urged
The Democratic Executive Committee of Lee County calls a April 14 primary to nominate Alabama General Assembly candidates. Voters are urged to back Senator Morgan and white supremacy, with messages of unity and defiance against presumed disenfranchisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Morgan
Lee County
Democratic Executioe Committee
General Assembly of
Alabama
Lee
Morgan State Campaign Committee
Life and Death Fight With Measles to Consumption Cure
W A Hines of Manchester recalls a near fatal bout with measles leading to lung trouble and hemorrhages. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with a complete cure, stating he would pay $1 a bottle and urging others to try it for throat chest and lung issues. Regular and trial bottles available at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hines
Manchester
Dr. King
Johnston Campaign Sets Prep Rules for Jefferson County
Birmingham April 9 Special. Leaders of Governor Johnston's senatorial campaign held a prolonged conference at the Johnston campaign headquarters to prepare Jefferson county workers for the forthcoming primaries next Saturday. Secretary H H Williams said he is confident Johnston will carry Jefferson County overwhelmingly and that the governor will not speak further in the county. He will speak in Mobile Wednesday night and then close his southern campaign in Baldwin County.
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Birmingham
Ala
Johnston
Johnston Campaign
H. H. Williams
Johnston Campaign Committee
Jefferson County
Mobile
Baldwin County
A J Connolly to Lecture at Barnett Church
A J Connolly formerly an actor now evangelist will lecture at Barnett Presbyterian Church tonight under the Christian Endeavor Society. His talk, From Pulpit to Stage, will cover personal experiences intended to engage the audience.
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A. J. Connolly
Christian Endeavor Society
Barnett Presbyterian Church
Flag to be returned with speech at Guard's Armory
Tonight at 8 o clock the historic battle flag gifted by Atlanta ladies to the Gate City Guard in 1861 will be formally returned at the Guard's armory. Hon F A Richardson will deliver the presentation speech noted guests include military in uniform and invited civilians. Special masters named in three receivership cases Judge Pardee appointed Robert C Alston Julius L Brown and B H H to oversee matters Interventions referred to masters in chancery Judge Pardee departed for New Orleans at 4 o'clock.
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United States Circuit Court
Pardee
Robert C. Alston
Southern Hore Building and Loan Association
National Railway Building and Loan Association
Atlanta National Building and Loan Association
Julius L. Brown
New Orleans
Address to Morgan supporters in Lee County Alabama
Frank B. White, chairman of the Morgan state campaign committee, issues an address to Morgan men of Lee County. The notice, dated Birmingham April 9, outlines the campaign and urges Democratic voters to support Morgan in Alabama politics.
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Lee County
Alabama
Upelika
Ala
Specia
Frank 8. White
Morgan State Campaign Committee
Birmingham
Howard Still in the Race for Senate
Birmingham interview with U.S. Senatorial hopeful M W Howard shows he remains in the race. He plans a vigorous canvass after the Democratic primaries, aiming to challenge the Democratic nominee.
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Howard
Birmingham
Ala
M. W. Howard
United States
Steeplechase Drama Highlighted at Montgomery Park Race
At Memphis April 9 the Montgomery Park card featured a dramatic steeplechase where several horses fell and jockeys were injured. Jim Hogg fell during the fifth jump injuring C Johnson, Worthington remounted to finish third, and Cheesemite won by a length over Reno. Other races saw mixed results with seven of eight starters checkered by falls and only two favorites prevailing. The Tennessee Oaks was to be decided with seven contenders including Brownie Anderson Shrove Tuesday and Belle of Orleans.
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Memphis
Tenn
Montgomery Park
Jim Hogg
Worthington
Cheesemite
Reno
Triaditta
Hermosa
Silverdale
Sad Sam
New Orleans
Burns
Oney Mile
Brownie Anderson
Shrove Tuesday
Kelle
Orleans
Rose
Kadina
Crowhurst
Hltntine
Gilmore
Honnivard
Ailanto
Mursura
the Light
Gald Or
Deceptive
Stdbow
Our Nellie
Devin
Larkspur
Lyne
Florizar
Talley
Nobleman
Cherry Head
Monk Wayman
Man Wallace
Burse
Sirverdale
T. Burns
Wedder Strand
Delmarch
Nya
Louisvile
Irene Hayes
Lottie Forbes
Woodfries
Montevidian
Helin
Sir Blaze
Shillingburn
Beneath
Harry Floyd
Brown Wall
Menu
Frank McConnell
Dandy H. Windward
Clara
Meader
Chopin
Atalantus
Lillian Reed
Henry Launt
George H. Cox
Jultus Caesar
Freak
the Homan
Jimp
Frank Johnson
Harry Pullian
Cdnor
Foxworthy
Denmar Thompson
the Elk
Brownie Anderdon
Scarlet Lily
Barrica
Belle of Orleans
Medartha
Mary Kelly
Cecil Morgan
Fancy Wood
Darlene
Edna Greene
Birdie’ Stone
Telephone Girl
Cinera
the Mecca
Alice
Scorpion
Madame Gene
Emily Oliver
Queen Dixon
Lady Schorr
Track at Bennings Fast During Washington Spring Meet
Washington April 9 report notes Bennings track fast as the Washington Jockey Club hosts a successful spring meeting. First race over five and one half furlongs sees Golden Rats, ridden by Iy Mitchell, win at 2 to 1 with Lady Lindsey placing second and Dean third. Time 1:10. Second race over four and one half furlongs won by Fake ridden by McJoynt at 3 to 5.
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Washington
Washington Jockey Club
Bennings
Golden Rats
Mitchell
Wishiman
McToynt
Lady Lindsey
Dean
Fake
McJoynt
Albert Enright
Juniper
O'Leary
Orrla Goan
Checkmuta
Greg Morn
Haling
Posthaste
Robert Metcalf
Booker
Owensboro
Ryan
Lime
Alpha II
Matt Shapsen
General Matt Gary
Brisk
MeJoynt
Diminutive
Robert Bonner
Beau Ideal
Magic Light
Slack
Mousehoff
Beanings
Speedmas
Thermos
Allie H
Sidney Lucas
Sweet Caporal
Egodlam
Screech
About
Infallible
Arvilia
Belle of
Danville
Nettie Newcomb
Anecodote
Tony Honing
Magee
Shinfane
the Jefferson
Mouzestoft
Capriciola
Hamilton
Gardner
Wheeling
W. Va
Oscar Gardner
Jack Hamilton
Troy
N. Y
McFadden
Garcia
New York
Kid" McFadden
San Francisco
Eugene Garcia
Brooky
Hercules Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Aiken
Columbia
Palmeres
H. W. Fuller
Car
York
Serrolle
New
North Atlanta Methodist plan to build new church
Atlanta churches convened at First Methodist Episcopal to back a North Atlanta Methodist church. Bishop Hendrix urged a new, modern structure on West Peachtree and North Avenue to replace Merritts Avenue church, with a fund drive already yielding 9,500 dollars. A ways and means committee was formed and pledged support from represented churches.
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Atlanta
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Henarix
Kansas City
Peachtree Street
North Avenue
Hendrix
Httle
Merritts Avenue
Disciples of Wesley
Walker Lewis
Fifth Methodist Episcopal Church
Presiding Bilder
R. J. Bigham
R. F.eakes
Howard E. W. Palmer
Kingdom of God
North
First
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Edward H. Dennis
Susan WM. Hicks
Susan M. Hicks
Richmond
Dennis
Grace Methodist Church of
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Margaret Dennis
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Men's Sox
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John Forsythe
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