West Virginia duo in male disguise held in Kentucky
Paducah, April 17 Special Two years after Ellis Glenn the man woman case a West Virginia woman Pearl McMillen and a companion dressed as men were jailed to await investigation. She fled Berkley W Va with Games Baker who claims they are husband and wife. They arrived penniless from Oak Hill Ark where the man lost employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Ellis Glenn
West Virginia
Pearl McMillen
Berkley
W Va
Catlettsburg
Oak Hill
Ark
Governor Bob Taylor Entertained in Tuscaloosa Reception
After his lecture Governor Bob Taylor and wife were entertained by Dr and Mrs Alston Fitts at their Broad Street home. Relatives and intimate friends attended. an elegant collation was served. Taylor left for Annis ton. Mrs Taylor will join Alabama tour then return to Knoxville. News from Dallas notes Mrs A J Dawson appointed to welcome Alabama visitors to the United Confederate Veterans reunion. Dawson is mother of Rev L O Dawson. Annis Hobson, General E B Vaughan, and Harry Jones also named to the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Dallas
Tex
United Confederate Veterans
A. J. Dawson
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Annis Hobson
Greensboro
E. B. Vaughan
Mobile
Harry Jones
Montgomes
Machinists Threaten Strike At Norfolk and Western
Roanoke April 17 machinists at the Norfolk and Western Bluefield West Virginia shops have threatened a strike over extra pay for Sunday and night work. Officials asked for 28 hours to consider claims and a Roanoke conference with general officers followed. Forty machinists are involved, with the rest of the shop unionized and possible broader action. Settlement terms remained unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfoli and Western
Roanoke Va
Norfolk and Western Railway
Bluefield
W. Va
Roaanoke
Lewis
Johnston
Admiral Schley to Visit Jackson for May State Occasion
Citizens of Jackson plan a May reception and grand banquet for Admiral Schley. A mass meeting is set for tomorrow to arrange the visit, which the city and state will host as a notable occasion. A public fund is expected to be raised for a souvenir presented to the admiral.
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Jackson
Jackson Mass
Admiral Schley
Santago
Commonwealth
Admiral Schiey
Arkansas Women to Bolt Over Colored Entry at Federation
Fort Smith Arkansas April 1 The Arkansas Federation of Women's Clubs adopted a resolution opposing any compromise that would admit colored women into the general federation and provided for withdrawal from the national body if colored clubs are admitted.
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Black Dames
General
Fort Smith
Ark
Arkansas Federation of Women’s Clubs
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Arkansas Organization
National Federation
Booker T. Washington denies Massachusetts mansion claim
Tuskegee, April 17. Booker T. Washington says reports he bought a colonial mansion in South Weymouth, Massachusetts are false. He explains he rents a small cottage for summers near his work and has not purchased any ancestral home in Massachusetts.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Booker T. Washington
South Weymouth
Mass
Massachusetts
New York
Munsett
South Weymuth
Mayor Versus Aldermen War Grips Wilmington
In Wilmington a municipal clash erupts as Mayor Alfred Moore Waddell loses control of appointment powers to the aldermen who form a majority. The mayor is away in Charleston with only three aldermen supporting him, signaling a deep factional rift within city government.
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Wilmington
Raleigh
N. C
Alfred Moore Waddell
Charleston
Carolina Central Railway
Matthews & Brinson
Maxton
North Carolina
Greensboro
Mra
E &E. Moffitt
T . Bruner
Denver
Daughters of the American Revolution
Supreme Court
Walter Clark
George H. Brown
H. G. Connor
Platt D. Walker
J. A. Lockhart
Charles H. Armfield
Charles A. Moore
Lide Up for Life After Montgomery Murder Conviction
In Montgomery Alabama on April 17 a special report states the state supreme court affirmed Montgomery city court conviction of S A Lide a prominent county farmer for murdering neighbor and merchant Johnson. The case marks a rare first degree murder conviction in the county in many years as Lide faces life sentence.
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Lide
Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
S A. Lide
Johnson
Investigating Chalmette British Post Report Nearing End
A U S Army officer Colonel Crowder signals that investigations into an alleged British army post at Chalmette are nearing conclusion with a Washington report expected by week’s end. The inquiry focuses on Port Chalmette as a possible supply base and on alleged gun munition shipments and mule transports linked to the conflict.
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United States
Crowder
United States Army
Chalmette
Whay
Washington
Ai Pearson
Port Chalmette
Son of the Dead Man Ends Victim’s Life and Invader
Dewitt Arkansas April 17 a family feud over a cross fence led to a deadly shooting on a farm. Henry Hill shot B F Dillion on the front porch killing him. Dillion’s wife Mrs Dillon was wounded. Walter Dillion, son of the slain man, returned and fatally shot Hill. Mrs Dillon survives in critical condition. All involved are white.
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Dewitt
Ark
Here
Henry Hill
B. F Dillion
Mississippi Guard to receive khaki uniforms and encampment soon
Jackson April 17 Special The entire Mississippi national guard about 1800 officers and men will be supplied with khaki uniforms leggings and campaign hats by the government A requisition has been sent to the quartermaster's department by Adjutant General Henry and delivery is expected within thirty days Three regiments will receive the gear Natchez is bidding to host the annual encampment likely in June New interest in national guard matters has risen with several new companies applying for admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi National Guard
Quartermaster’s Department
Henry
Natchez
National Guard
Mississippi Medical Association Holds Second Day Session
Convention in Jackson Mississippi on April 17 reports about 125 members attending the second day. The morning session featured paper readings and discussions on general medical topics. Officers will be elected and the meeting adjourns tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention of Physicians
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi Medical Association
Governor Longino Returns from Charleston Exposition Study
Governor Longino arrived in Jackson from Charleston after several days studying state exhibits at the Interstate and West Indian exposition. He plans to incorporate selected ideas into Mississippi’s display for the Louisiana Purchase exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Jackson Miss
Longino
Mississippi
Williams to Run for Governor in South Carolina
L. J. Williams of Edgefield County, long a member and now chairman of the dispensary board of control, formally announces candidacy for governor.
McWarg Purchases Atlanta Knoxville and Northern Rail Line
H. K McWarg received 4,500,008 dollars for the Atlanta Knoxville and Northern railroad and paid John B Newton, the general manager, 25,000 dollars for engineering the deal in Knoxville Tennessee on April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville, Tenn
H. K McWarg
Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Railroad
John B Newton
Revision of Patent Laws Bill Introduced in US Senate
Senator Pritchard, chairman of the patents committee, introduced a bill to revise patent and trademark laws. The measure, drawn by a presidential commission, covers marks used in commerce nationwide and in interstate and foreign trade, with registration provisions and a penal clause for infringers alongside civil remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pritchard
Committee On Patents
Melkinley
United States
Mine Trouble in Virginia Sees No Worker-Operator Deal
Secretary W E Wilson of the United Mine Workers returned from Punxsutawney with no progress toward conference with operators in the Virginias. He declined to say whether men would be called out, stating the matter would be kept private. The situation remains critical and unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
W. E. W'lson
United Mine Workers of America
Punxsutawney
Virginias
Wilson
Ton “ T
Cecire
House Accepts Senate Substitute on Chinese Exclusion Bill
House members largely favor accepting the Senate substitute to continue current Chinese exclusion laws. California reps Kahn and Cooms back the Senate version as best possible before Geary law expires. Informal talks with Perkins indicate agreement on adopting the Senate measure.
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House
Senate
Washington
Representative Kahn
California
Representative Cooms
Perkins
New York
Foreign Affairs Committee
Alabama Judge Upheld 20 Year Sentence In Alabama Assault Case
Montgomery April 17 The Alabama supreme court affirmed a lower court verdict sentencing Sanford Jacobi of Montgomery to twenty years in the penitentiary for attempted assault on Miles Lizzie Parker of Clanton. Parker not present at second trial. defense argued lack of confrontation. Court ruled Parker had moved to Buena Vista Ga and was beyond jurisdiction. Writ of error to US Supreme Court expected as appeal proceeds.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Supreme Court
Sanford Jacobi
Miles Lizzie Parker
Clanton
Jacobi
Miss Parker
Supreme Court
Buena Vista
United States Supreme Court
Emory Holds Sophomore and Freshman Speakers Contest
At Emory College in Oxford Georgia on April 17 the underclassmen competed for speaking places. From 47 sophomores and 56 freshmen, 12 sophomores and 10 freshmen were chosen. Winners include R. Belcher Atlanta F B Branson Rockmart and others.
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Emory
Emory College
Oxford
Fewhall
Phi Gamma
Marvin Williams
R. & Belcher
Atlanta
F. B Branson
Rockmart
Boyce Ficklen, Jr
Washington
Hal J. Hentz
Quinny
D J Lott
Waycross
W. B Parks
Jr. Dawson
G. F. Quillian
Gainesville
Douglas Rumbie
Augusta
Will Stallings
Red Oak
W. G. Taylor
Beverly Weathers
Jesup
George Winship
W. H. Allen
Buford
H B Fletcher
Sycamore
Fla
W. M. Girtman
Baxley
W B. Hare
Columbus
Omo
H. B Payne
Hogansville
O T Griffin
H. Lewis
Siloam
C. Roberts
Macon
L B. Sanderford
W. M. Miller
Paducah
Chief Marks Resigns in Vicksburg Fire Dept Shakeup
In a city council meeting on April 17 Assistant Chief Henry Marks submitted his resignation. The move prompts a fire department reorganization and a return to fire insurance company business, as insurers had ceased writing risks in Vicksburg, leaving the city unprotected. Dense insurance agent presence and broad satisfaction mark the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg, Miss
Henry Marks
Fire Department
Vicksburg
Marks
Brother shoots brother in Detroit saloon dispute
Edward Hawley, about 41, was killed by his older brother James Hawley, around 60, in a River and Nineteenth Street saloon. The three Hawleys, river men and tug owners, argued over a boat purchase. James claimed he was bluffed into the deal and surrendered after declaring they forced him to act.
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James Hawley
Detroit
Mich
Edward Hawley
River
Edward
James
Luke Hawley
Luke
Labor Chiefs See President on Labor Matters
The American Federation of Labor executive council met with President Roosevelt in Washington on April 17 to discuss labor issues. Topics included Chinese exclusion, an eight hour law, a prison labor bill, letter carrier salaries, and government employee lobbying rights. The leaders urged stronger Chinese exclusion with a seamen’s provision, and the president signaled support for the eight hour and prison labor bills while noting confusion over his order on government employee pay efforts.
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Senate
Washington
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Root Removes Crozier and Lewis from Board of Ordnance
Secretary Root, before leaving for Cuba, ordered General Crozier and Captain I N Lewis relieved from further duty with the board of ordnance and fortification. The move is said to reflect deference to the Senate military committee and may ease Crozier’s confirmation as chief of ordnance. Major Charles Shaler replaces Crozier on the board.
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Washington
Root
Cuba
William Crozier
I. N. Lewis
Coast Artillery
Board of Ordinance and Fortification
Military Committee
Senate
General Crozier
Board of Ordnance and Fortification
Ordnance
Charles Shaler
Ordnance Department
Indianapolis
Board of Ordnance and Fortificatins
Family Feud Fires Burned Mill and Towns in North Carolina
In Morganton North Carolina Jack Keaton and brothers Alex and Sam McCall face arson charges over a long running feud between the McCalls and the Browns. Keaton alleged he was hired to burn a mill and Brown property. Six arsons destroyed two churches three schools and Brown's mill in McDowell County. Alex McCall was acquitted of the mill burn and now stands charged as an accessory before the fact with his brother. The case moved to Morganton due to Brown influence concerns.
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Raleigh
Morganton
Jack Keaton
Alex
Sam McCall
McDowell County
Keaton
Tennessee
McCalls
Brown
McCall
Brown-McCall
Alex McCall
McDowell
Destruction of Collins Family Graves Alleged in Augusta
Augusta Ga April 17 Special. The cemetery committee will investigate a sensational case involving Pryor who sold ten graves including those of Dr Dennis Collins and family for 275 and arranged exhumation to bury the remains in a new lot for 16 The digging crew reportedly placed bones from all ten graves into one new grave amid commercial maneuvering and public curiosity. investigation to determine truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor
Augusta
Dennis Collins
Collins
Atlanta Presbytery Opens Annual Sessions in Jackson
The Atlanta presbytery met in Jackson Georgia on April 17 for its annual session. Rev C R Nisbet of Atlanta was elected moderator and Rev Martindale served as reading clerk. The day featured sermons by Rev C M Martindale and Rev F R Graves led devotional committees. A large number of communications were submitted and referred to committees. Prominent attendees included Drs T P Cleveland C P Bridewell Theron H Reed and Colonels M R Candler and G C Livingston. The afternoon covered statistical reports with evening devotionals scheduled.
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Jackson
Atlanta
Presbyterian Church
C. Reed
D. D
Columbia
F. R. Graves
Barnesville
C R Nisbet
G& O Neat Martindate
Reading
C. W Humphreys
J A. Plunket
Con Martindale
T P. Cleveland
C P. Bridewell
Theron H Rice
R. ©. Reed
F A. Gaines
W G. Patton
M. R. Candler
G C Livingston
Receivers Appointed in Georgia Courts
In Macon Georgia April 11 7 Special Today Judge Speer of the United States court appointed Hon T S Felder receiver of the Barnesville Carriage and Vehicle Company A petition asked for a receiver for Marx Zarks Judge Speer appointed D H Riley receiver William Hughes sues Central Railroad for 10600 damages for personal injuries Hon T S Felter appointed receiver for J B Hall Co tailors petitioners in bankruptcy
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Macon
Speer
United States Court
T. 3
Felder
Barnesville Carriage and Vehicle Company
Marx Zarks
D. H H. Riley
William Hughes
The
Central Railroad
T. S Felter
J B. Hall & Co
Tailors
Pedtitionera
VINCEMENTS FOR OFFICE IN Bibb SHERIFF RACE
G S Westcott announced his bid for reelection as Bibb county sheriff in Macon Georgia on April 17. He faces three opponents TITL Smith BE Price and George B Robertson who are campaigning actively. Other county officers seek reelection and A J Davis also announced candidacy for coroner.
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Bibb
Macon
G S. Westcott
Bibb County
Tit L Smith
BE. R. Price
George B. Robertson
J. Davis
Veterans oppose changing Memorial day date to Dallas reunion
At Camp Benning in Columbus Georgia on April 17 veterans delegates voted to keep Memorial day on April 26 for the DalLas reunion. Delegates from the Ladies Memorial Association echoed the stance. Strong sentiment favors preserving the old date.
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Columbus
Camp Benning
Dallas
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Southern Memorial Association
Terrell Addresses Buford Crowd in Gwinnett County
Buford Ga April 17 Special Hon J M Terrell spoke to a large audience in Shadburn hall. He presented a clean clear speech not naming opponents but outlining the issues of the day and drew warm applause. He made many friends and expected to carry Gwinnett county by a large majority.
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Terrell
Buford
J M Terrell
Shadburn Hall
Gwinnett County
Root Sails for the Island to Plan Troop Withdrawal
Secretary Root sailed for Cuba on the steamship Esperanza to assess the ground situation before issuing final orders on withdrawing U S troops by May 20. He said the trip is to review conditions and determine necessary steps.
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New York
Root
Cuba
Death Claims W. C. Sibley in Augusta Georgia
William C. Sibley died today at an advanced age in Augusta. He long led the Sibley mill, a leading cotton factory, and was a respected citizen. Survived by a widow active in temperance work and a large family including Grigsby U Sibley Wilmington Del Julian Sibley Winchester Va John W Sibley Birmingham Ala Dr Dunbar Sibley Warrier Als William Langley Sibley Coaldale Ala Mrs John Adger Law Spartanburg S C and Grace Sibley Augusta. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon at the First Presbyterian church where he served as ruling elder.
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Augusta
William C. Sibley
Sibley Mill
South
Grigsby U. Sibley
Wilmington
Del
Julian 8
Sibley
Death of Wade Hampton Praised by Bibb Camp
The Robert A Smith Camp of United Confederate Veterans adopted memorial resolutions in Macon Ga on April 17 honoring General Wade Hampton. They called him a southern gentleman and bulwark of the south, noting his record as a soldier and citizen, his patience under adversity, and his influence for law and order. A page in their minutes will be inscribed with his name rank and death date, plus a note of their affection. The motion passed with a rising vote and an amendment to include his rapid promotions and principal battles.
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Bibb
Wade Hampton
Macon
Robert A Smith
United Confederate Veterans
Southland
South
House of David
C M. Wiley
Eloquent Lecturer Delights Macon Audience in April
Father de la Moriniere spoke at the Academy of Music in Macon on Southland Glories. Speer introduced him with praise as an able and eloquent orator whose words moved listeners to tears. The lecture supported the St. Joseph Catholic church organ fund.
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Father de la Morimere
Macon
Gill
Academy of Music
Father de la Moriniere
Southland
Fudge Emory Speer
Father de la Morvniere
Organ Fund
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Shot Down at His Own Door in Madison County
Madison Georgia April 17 Special Monroe Gardner a prosperous Morgan county farmer and his two sons heavily armed shot and seriously wounded Jerry Cleveland bailiff of Godfrey militia district near Godfrey in the lower part of the county after dark. Cleveland badly hurt with a Winchester rifle shot through shoulder and neck and shotgun blasts to face neck and breast. Gardner and his two sons arrested but out on bond of 1560 each.
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Madison
Monroe Gardner
Morgan County
Jerry Cleveland
Godfrey
Gardner
Cleveland
Kilburn Tipped as Next President of Georgia Federation
Macon Georgia April 17 Special Hon L J Kilburn of Macon is being favorably spoken of in Georgia labor circles as the likely next president of the State Federation The Susannah Jabor Herald reports that unions across the state support Kilburn to succeed W G Gredig of Augusta who declines reelection Kilburn a Bibb county delegate to the general assembly is praised for his work for laborers and appears set to lead the forthcoming June convention
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Macon
L J. Kilburn
Georgia
Susannah Jabor
J. Kilburn
Ww. CG. Gredig
Augusta
Lew Kilburn
General Assembly
Bibb County
Auction Sale at 283 Peachtree Street Today
An auction sale is listed for 283 Peachtree Street with items described as antique bar gains and scheduled to begin at 10 o'clock today.
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Peachtree Street
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