Fire and Engine Crews Injured in Griffin Train Collision
In Griffin Georgia the Dixie Flyer crashed into an open switch in Central yards injuring engineer John Ramsey and fireman Jim Green, with several passengers shaken. The wreck crushed a freight car and overturned another. the engine plowed into a fertilizer car before stopping. Both workers were treated at Dr M F Carson's office. the fireman to Atlanta home, the engineer to Macon later.
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Griffin
Whro
John Ramsey
Jim Green
M F Carson
Remsey
Ress
Ufe Wold
Atlanta
Macon
McKee Heirs Contest Will Of Late Millionaire
Philadelphia April 11 The children of the late John McKee a colored real estate dealer filed a caveat to block registration and execution of his will The estate valued at 2000 largely benefits charitable uses under Archbishop Ryan and Catholic clergy His wife disclosed the provision leaving next of kin with a mere pittance
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McKee
Philadelphia
John McKee
Millonaire
Will McKee
Presbyterian Church
Archbishop Ryan
Managers for Democrats Campaign Committee Named
Washington April 11 The democratic campaign committee has chosen an executive slate after talks with leaders nationwide. Ben Cable of Illinois chairs, Lewis Nixon of New York leads the France committee, with David Overmeyer Kansas Thomas Taggart Indiana Richard Olney Massachusetts and Daniel Lamont New York among the listed members.
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Washington
Democratic Corgrassignal
Ben Cable
Lmnms
Lewis Nixon
New York
France
David Overmeyer
Kansas
Thomas Taggart
Richard Olney
Massachusetts
Daniel Lamont
Great Strike Looms as Miners Vote in Two States
Indianapolis April 11 The United Mine Workers executive board focused on the Virginia and anthracite fields of Pennsylvania as police actions loom. The national board’s secret plan guards the strike timing, with no strike in the anthracite until a 30 day arbitration period ends, while Virginia may see a conference before any final action and possible strike if talks fail.
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Pennsylvania
Virginia
Indianapolis
Ind
Pennsyyvania
United Mine Workers of America
National Board
National Civic Federation
Samar Island War Conduct Question Reaches Secretary Root
Secretary Root, in Washington, says the War Department can discipline General Smith if he breached the rules of war during the Samar Island campaign. The remarks come amid recurring allegations raised during the court martial of General Waller in Manila.
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Samar Island
Wade Hampton Dies in Columbia at 84 After Illness
General Wade Hampton, veteran soldier and statesman, died in Columbia at 8:50 or 9 a.m. after valvular heart disease. He recently turned eighty four and had shown brief recoveries with a drive to see friends. His death prompted statewide mourning, with a state funeral unlikely per his wishes. A Governor’s Guards detail and Camp Hampton veterans stood as guards of honor. Governor McSweeney issued a proclamation closing public offices and half mast flag display until funeral services.
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South Carolina
Alfred
Mebuffle
Main Street
The
State
Gonzales Brothers
Victor
Hampton
Ins
John C. Haskell
Alexander C Haskell
HK. Npon
State House
Confederate Monument
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Court
United States
State Coun
City
South Guardlinans
Governor's Guards
Camp Hampton
Columbia
M . McSweeney
South Carolia
University of
Allen D. Candler
South
Congress
Senate
GeSt Haboya
Chapel Hil
Wilson
Mississippi
Natchitoches
McBee
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Words of Regret and Praise From Comrades and Admirers
A fragment from editorials and notices mourning General Wade Hampton died in the Civil War era. Tributes from James G. Longstreet Clement A Evans and Allen D Candler praise his courage loyalty and patriotism. A Confederate Veterans order honors his memory as a peerless soldier and citizen.
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Clement A. Evans
Hampter
Virginia
C A Evans
Persistent Reports to That Effect Circulated in New Voice
Circulation of persistent claims continues in the new voice, with observers noting ongoing efforts to advance the disputed narrative. Officials urge restraint while media outlets follow the developing situation and collect details for forthcoming statements.
Wall Street Flags and Rail Stock Rumors Roil Markets
New York reports amid Louisville and Nashville stock chatter with speculations of cornered shares and Morgan involvement. President Keppler denies a corner and notes stock available to borrowers as trading stays active. Central of Georgia bonds surge on strong earnings. Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf plans to acquire Choctaw Northern line via Rock Island deal.
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Louisville
Nashville
Keppler
The
Stock Exchange
Louisville and Nashville
Allanita
Knoxville
Northern
Rothschilds
London
Morgan
Lousville Company
Central of Georgia
Gentral Railway of Georgia
Choctaw Northern
Philadelphia
Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad Company
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Choctaw Northern Railroad
Rock Island Road
Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad
Attack on Bocas Del Toro Threatened by Babels
A State Department cable from Consul Malmrose at Colon says an attack on Bocas Del Toro is threatened. The warship Machias heads from San Domingo toward Colon to guard American interests as the tender Marietta is withdrawn. No major investments remain beyond minor shipping facilities.
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Bocas del Toro
The
Babels
Washington
State Department
United States
Malmrose
Colon
Bocas del Tog
Jook
Marietta
Machias
San Domingo
Gee Isthmus
Finear
Dr. DeWitt Talmage Slipping Toward Death
ASHINGTON April 11 Rev Dr VV Tr DeWitt Talmage the noted Presbyterian divine, is slowly dying at his residence. Physicians concede there is no hope for his recovery and he has been unconscious for two days. The 11 o'clock update showed no marked change though he rested trifle easier with a more regular pulse. The condition remains grave as every hour of alarming symptoms continues.
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Ashington
VV Tr. DeWitt Talmage
Phs
Talmage
Maney
Hia
Weds Divorced Woman and Pays with His Life
William Frank of Birmingham was shot and killed by Charles Anderson, the divorced husband of Frank’s newlywed wife. Jealousy fueled the attack as the couple walked home six miles east of Cleveland. Anderson surrendered to police after the shooting, which followed weeks of threats.
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Cleveland, Hice
William Frank
Birmingham
Ala
Charles Anderson
Frank
Anderson
Tarroe
MacArthur Testimony on Philippines Labor and Development
General MacArthur testifies before the Senate committee on the Philippines detailing Filipino labor at 15 gold per month for 400 workers in Manila, Americans at 40, and asserts Filipinos can cultivate lands and develop artisans. He recounts July 1898 arrival, Amity with Filipinos, and a prior battle where 3000 Filipinos were killed or wounded, a victory seen as American success.
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Senate
Washington
General MacArthur
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Dubois
Manila
Patterson
MacArthur
Benator Patterson
Creed Revision Committee completes Grace of God article
The Presbyterian commission on creed revision finished the Grace of God article to be part of the doctrinal statement for the general assembly. Seven articles are completed including God Divine purpose creation revelation election sin and grace of God leaving about ten more to be prepared.
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Washington
Presbyterian Commission On the Revision
General Assembly
Representative Cooper Proposes Bill of Rights for Porto Rico
The Wisconsin Representative and chair of the insular affairs committee introduced a bill of rights for Porto Rico to perfect the civil government act, citing the developments of the Igies tas case as a factor in policy changes.
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Porto Rico
Washington
Cooper
Wisconsin
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Appellate Court Upholds Mast Conviction in Press Case
New York April 11 The appellate division of the supreme court affirmed the conviction of Johann Mast for printing an improper article titled Murder vs Murder in his newspaper The Freheit The piece appeared around the time of President McKinley’s assassination Mast received a one year imprisonment sentence.
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Most
New York
Appelate Division
Supreme Court Today
Johann Mast
the Fretheit
Ascaasinaton
McKinley Most
Falls. Ac Is Sorry Ques: Fall s
Washington April 1 Senator Chauncey Depew faced a sharp Senate attack from Senator Blackburn of Kentucky over alleged false statements on southern election methods. Blackburn exposed Depew's ignorance of Goebel law and Kentucky political detail, prompting a defensive, tangled exchange among several senators including Simmons Hanna and Money.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Chauncey Depew
Seanator Blackburn
Kentucky
New York
Depaw
New York Central
Senate
Depew
Deprw
Miesiesippi
Prominent Atlanta Banker Captain T Neuil Dies
Captain T Neuil, a leading Atlanta banker and citizen, died yesterday after a long illness. Memorial services for General Wade Hampton are set for Sunday at 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church with veteran Atlanta camps and citizens to participate.
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Atlanta
Houston
Blackburn
J. H. Estill
Savannnah
North Georgia
Wade Hampton
First Baptist Church
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