Bishop Randolph Attacked Over High Church Forms at Christ Church
In Norfolk Virginia Rev. Francis Steinmetz calls Bishop Randolph a tyrant and despotic. The bishop’s admonition led Steinmetz to apologize but he won’t resume high church ceremonies. Mrs. J. B. Stuart backs Randolph and declined pew. John E. Letcher leaves Christ Church as a supporter of the bishop. Congregation may appeal to other bishops. the dispute could reach the house of bishops.
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Randolph
Christ Church
Steinmetz
Norfolk
Francis Steinmetz
M. Randolph
J. B. B. Stuart
John E. Letcher
Letcher
Dr. Steinmetz
Bishon Randolph
House of Bishops
Lawless Feud Violence Reported in Breathitt County
Reports from Jackson and Lexington describe a Western-border style raid by Ness supporters after a feud killing of Jason Deaton. Shots fired, houses hit, guard around the jail increased to sixteen men as tension mounts.
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Jason Deaton
Ip Jackson
Lexington
Lawlega- Ness
Jackson
Keat
Breathitt County
Ange White
Orty
Jal
Pastor collapses during Easter sermon in North Carolina
Greensboro April 17 Rev Dr W M McParland pastor of the dem edict church in Mebane N C suddenly fell from the pulpit as he began prayer for Easter service. An examination showed paralysis and he died after medical aid failed to restore consciousness.
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Greensboro
N.C
W. M. McParland
Mebane
Physiciana
Body Found Bullet-Ridden Near Buford Georgia
Lawrenceville Ga April 17 A badly decomposed white man’s body was found by hunters about ten miles above Buford. The skull showed a heavy wound and several bullets pierced the body. The corpse lay on a small branch with a heavy crush across. Leaves hid it. no clue to identity. Clothing and shoes suggested a man of means. A small pocketbook with loose change was found nearby.
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Lawrenceville
Buford
Clash Between Clarke Superior Court and Athens City Court
In Athens Georgia on April 17 a clash between Judge C. J. Brand and real estate agent J. T. Anderson led to a disorderly conduct docket in mayor’s court after a personal encounter on Clayton Street. Bar association members criticized Brand’s salary proposals for city court judges and the resulting tensions sparked the street dispute before separation.
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Clarke Superior Court
Athens City
Athens
Mayor's Court
Jurge C. J. Brand
J. T. Anderson
Clayton Street
Bar Association
Brand
Anderson
Andrew Cobb
Tennessee Moves To Repeal Prohibition Law
In Nashville on April 11 a bill to repeal the prohibition on manufacturing beers wines and liquors was withdrawn in the senate at the author Senator Draughon’s request. The house adopted a quorum drive resolution urging Governor Hooper to help assemble a quorum. State Treasurer Taylor pledged not to pay more bonds or interest without an appropriation bill. A separate rate case hearing opened in Galveston with data collection on complaints by the Southwestern Purchasers’ Traffic Association against the Santa Fe and 37 railroads.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Senate
Draughon
House
Hooper
Taylor
Galveston
Texas
New York
Ward Froutty
Southwestern Shippers’ Traffic Association
Santa Fe
Southwest
Easter wedding halted by hiding boys clothes
Julian Robinson, 17 year old suitor, could not marry Miss Janie Herndon after his clothes vanished from his home at 50 Eads Street. Family opposition based on age prompted postponement. the couple plan to wed later once parental objections ease. Robinson works as an apprentice in Southern shops. Herndon awaits a future ceremony with both families attending.
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Julian Robinson
Eads Street
Lucian
Janie Herndon
Humphries Street
Robinson
Miss Herndon
Luvian
Toccoa Mills Crisis Tied to Cotton Speculation
In Toccoa Georgia speculation in cotton futures led to heavy losses estimated over 100000 dollars. The Toccoa Cotton Mills with 100000 capital and the Toccoa Banking Company with 60000 capital faced disorganization as loans were called and the bank failed. W R Bruce cashier and major stockholder of both entities faced fallout as two local banks reorganized and plans to reorganize the mills emerged.
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W. R. Bruce
Millis and the Banking Company
Toccoa
Toccoa Cotton Mills
Toccoa Banking Company
Alo A
Bruce
All
Hia Waldings
First National Bank
D. J. Stimpson
E. P. Simpson
Agseta
National Bank
Toccos Company
T. H. Yow
W. A. Matheson
T. A. Capi
Atlantta Real Estate
W. R
Toccos
Bruce's Bank
Stephens County
Stripling Case Hangs on Governor's Clemency Decision
Thomas Edgar Stripling's pardon application rests with Governor Brown after a lengthy hearing. Five attorneys urged clemency following a unanimous prison commission recommendation. Opponents filed affidavits about W. J. Cornett, killed in Harris County fourteen years ago, while the governor said he will not consider trial character evidence and will review only the executive record.
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Thomas Edgar
Stripling
Brown
W. J. Cornett
Harris County
Hite
Prison Commission
John K. McClelland
H. C. Cameron
Isaac Oakes
Cornett
Terrell Huff
All night battle on Mexican border
From Douglas to Agua Prieta April 17 reports describe a 6:20 am to sundown engagement between 1,600 federal troops under Diaz and 4,000 rebels led by Bal esarte Garcia. Seven Americans in Douglas wounded as bullets crossed the border while both sides fought entrenched positions.
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Mexic
Douglas
Diaz
Agua Prieta
Vila Douglas
Ariz
Insurrectos
Balasario Garcia
United States
Afua Prieta
Gaujot
United States Cavalry
Douglee
Mexico
Associated Press
Balesarte Garcia
Reckoning Day for Hitchcock and His Spies
President Taft declines to order troops across the Mexican border despite calls to intervene. Governor Sloan warns of continuing casualties at Agua Prieta. Taft stresses danger of misread motives and seeks Mexican action while advising Douglas residents to seek safety from cross border fire.
Taft Considers Limits of Executive Power on Mexico
President Taft feels he has done all a chief executive can to calm the Mexican border crisis. The White House pressed Mexico for immediate assurances against further fighting as Agua Prieta and Douglas incidents sparked urgency. Congress is urged to decide on possible intervention while officials warn such action could bring a prolonged war.
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Washington
Tett
Congres
Taft Hae
State Department
Mexico
Douglas
Agua Prieta
Department
Doungton
War Department
Agua Urieta
Knox
Bryce
Great Britain
Taft
San Quintin
Hfe
Mr. Bryce
United States
England
Tait Pate
Congress
Senate
House
Texas
Dickinson
Mexican Federala
iInsurrectos
United Sates
Hale
Seger Manuel de Zamacona
Whirs House
White House
Shunk
ISPY System Named In Howard Resolution
Representative William Ichley Howard of the fifth Georgia district introduced a House resolution demanding a full investigation of the post office department by the House committee on post offices and post roads. The measure follows two committee meetings on expenditures and aims to probe postal inspectors, treatment of railway clerks, and the rural free delivery expansion hindered by the economy program. A favorable report is expected before House action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Corrigan
Washington
William Ichley Howard
Georgia
House
House Committee
Ashbrook
Ohio
Howard
Moan
Committee of Post Offices and Post Roads
Committee On Rules
Postoffice Committee
American Federation of Labor
Hitch‘cock
Menina
Congress
Advertising Talks by William C Freeman on Why Newspapers
Guy S Osborn presents a booklet titled Why Newspaper s Paid by advertisement is the engine of business. The introduction declares it’s not what you pay for the ad but what the advertisement pays you. Advertising is to business what yeast is to bread. Osborn represents
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Guy S. Osborn
Osborn
Falls Dead in Yard From Hemorrhages
Mrs Lula Parker age 40 of 57 Connally Street died yesterday afternoon from severe hemorrhages while trying to reach a nearby residence for help. Ambulance arrived after she was dead. Funeral from Poole's chapel at 9 this morning with interment at West View. She is survived by husband Joan East and a son A Hopkins of this city.
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Lula Parker
Connally Street
Poole's
West View
Joan East
A. Hopkins
Weather Prophecy Fair and Seasonal Temp Notes
Weather forecast indicates fair skies in Georgia with slightly warmer conditions Tuesday and a chance of showers Wednesday. Light to moderate variable winds accompany the day, with mean temperatures around 62. Normal temperatures, rainfall, and deficits are noted, including an excess since month start of 1.73 inches and a year-to-date deficit of 6.42 inches.
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Georgia
Leaf Rovers
Abilene
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Birmingham
Boise City
Boston
Brownsville
Buffalo
Charleston
Eleng
Chicago
Corpus Christi
Denver
Dodge City
Duluth
Eastport
Galveston
Batterns
Helena
Sacksonville
Huron
Lear
Kansas City
Knoxville
Louisville
Memphis
Modena
Montgomery
Elc
Montreal
Pt. c
New Orleans
New York
Oklahoma
Palestine
Phoenic
Pittsburg
Ohsar
F. von Herrmann
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Tennessee Funds
Toccoa Banking Co
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Hitchcock
His
Wiliam Schley Howard
Arizona
Faft
Richard E. Stoan
Overnor
Altates
Sloan
Slege
Aziz
William H. Tat
William C. Freeman
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