Murder Trial Ends With Baker Convicted of Hanging
The case centered on Baker who shot his wife Mrs Baker after discovering alleged infidelity with Pittman. The jury found Baker guilty of murder with no recommendation. he was sentenced to hang on May 1 between 11 and 1 in the Tower, in the presence of authorized attendees.
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Langsiey
Lonnty Martin
Uttle
Baker
Leicester Hill
Lee Langley
Pittman
Canter
Langley
North Carolina Populists Hold Raleigh Convention Delegates
Delegates to a Raleigh populist convention returned home after attempting to distance the party from the Negro franchise issue while avoiding a firm platform stance. Plans unfold around nominating a straight ticket to preserve party unity, with speculation on candidate Lintley for governor and currents about Bryan and Butler in relation to Democratic support.
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Raleigh
N. C
Ayer
Lintley
North Carolina
Harry Skinner
Skinner
Butler
Bryan
Lady Finds Box of Money in Americus Yard
Mrs. William Parker of near Americus discovers a rusted iron box unearthed by rain while sweeping. The box contains a solid, mildewed sheet of paper money two inches thick, likely worth thousands, with no clue to its origin or burial time, though suspected to date from the Civil War era.
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Americus
William Parker
Dr Hathaway Electric Belt Promises Cure Claims
An advertisement from Newton Hathaway of Atlanta promotes Dr Hathaway Electric Belt and other devices for varicocele and chronic diseases. It touts three current through belts and cabinet machines, offers mail treatment, and claims high success without office charges. Office hours are listed with location at 28 South Broad Street.
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Manly J. N. Hathaway
M. Fviger
Atlanta
Newton Hathaway
Dr. Hathaway & Co
Wka
South Broad Street
Ofice
Bankrupt petition filed against Southern Agricultural Works in court
Three creditors Kreigshaber Atlanta terra cotta works and S Spiro filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court for Southern Agricultural Works. The suit seeks a receiver to preserve assets as the firm faces insolvency and possible bankruptcy procedures. Judge Newman ordered appearance to show cause at 10 this morning with a later return set for April 1. Officers listed include Frank Thanhouser president and W E Austin vice president.
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Southern Agricultural Works
South
Marletta Street
United States District Court
W. H. Kreigshaber
Atlanta
S. Spiro
Newman
The
Frank Thanhouser
W. E. Austin
V. 1. Kreigshaber
B. G. Coffman
Colson Testifies In Tragedy Trial At Frankfort
In Frankfort Kentucky on April 12 Colonel Colson faces murder charges in the rotunda clash at the Capitol hotel. Jonn Paxton testified he saw a first shot fired by a man in the center of the room and Colson fire toward Scott. Colson claimed he did not know Scott was there and that Scott had threatened him. defense witnesses assert Scott threatened Colson and Colson fired only to defend himself.
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W. W. Campbell
B. W. Ballard
Sam Smith
W. B. Thomas
J. A. Rawlings
F. B. Gorman
R. M. Foote
Martha Payne
Charles Pittman
Pittman
Baker
Plitman
Dodd
Deker
Beavers
Payne House
Kennesaw Alley
Mrs. Baker
Tfad
Dewey
Frankfort
Colson
Scott
L. W. Demarea
Jonn R. Paxton
Charles Julian
Capitol Hotel
Paxton
Colon
G. F. Thormpsen
Wat Wood
Willaims
Willams
David Colson
Bly wWesh
Golden
Mayo
Demaree
R. C. Crumbaugh
Hopkinsville
Lexington
Geetz
Knoxville
Tenn
Anniston
Kentucky
Goals
Indictments in Goebel assassination case in Kentucky
Grand jury returns indictments against John W. Davis and Green Golden as accessories to Governor Goebel's murder. Green Golden is related to Wharton Golden who testified for the state. Davis, a capitol policeman, tried to escape with Caleb Powers. Hazlipp’s case dismissed. Rumor persists that Governor Taylor may be indicted, awaiting his return from Washington. Arraignments set for April 30 for Harlan Whittaker and Tallow Dick Combs. Caleb Powers and Captain John Davis to face arraignment as accessories. Other dates pending.
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Frankfort
John W. Davis
Green Golden
Goebel
Wharton Golden
Davis
Capitol
Square
Caleb Powers
W. L. Hazlipp
Taylor
Captain Davis
Washington
Cantrill
Harlan Whittaker
John Davis
Swamped at McComb City reaches trains halted
Jackson Mass April 12 special from McComb City reports 700 passengers tied up as Illinois Central cannot move trains into New Orleans. Nine miles of track submerged below Chatawa, swamps and lowlands fill with back water, Pearl River up eight inches since noon. Trains run irregularly between McComb City and Memphis. Officials mobilize workers to clear tracks. Farmers near Pearson Station warned to relocate as overflow threatens further flooding. Weather forecast ominous.
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Jackson
Mass
McComb City
Tllinois Central
New Orleans
Chatawa
Dunn
Memphis
Gilleas Ty
Pearl River
Here
Pearson Station
Rainy season halts mobile rail lines across south
The Mobile and Ohio reports widespread flooding as heavy rain disrupts service. Tracks submerged near Enterprise Mississippi and Buckatunna with embankments washed away. Railways like Louisville and Nashville reroute through New Orleans. full Mobile and Ohio damage uncertain, trains likely blocked until next Monday.
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Mobile
Ohio
Ala
South
Louisville
Nashville
New Orleans
Dinos Central
Oklahara
Enterprise
Buckatunna
Burrows Treadla
Buckatunna Bridge
Seale
Debate Over Naval Survey Powers Sparks Clash Over Civil Duties
The House debated a naval bill provision to hand charting waters of Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines to the Navy, funding $100,000 for surveys. Cannon argued for Coast and Geodetic Survey control. Moody urged Navy use, warning of militarism and civil-bound work. The Cannon amendment passed 40 to 10, with further votes on Annapolis improvements and cadet barracks before adjournment at 5:23 PM.
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Navy
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cannon
House
Payne
Naval Academy
Secretary of the Navy
Guam
Hawai
Great Lakes
Moody
Massachusetts
Bilt
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Navy Department
Leld
Naval Observatory
Foss
Mr. Foss
Elvilkins
Mr. McRae
Arkansas
Mr. Cummings
New York
Veys
Beodetic Survey
Hegan
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Mudd
Maryland
Hous
British Halted as Boers Fortify in Ladysmith Region
A dispatch from today reports Boers about 15,000 strong, scattered along ridges in the Washbank valley north of Ladysmith, preparing for a British advance and laying patrol traps while Cape Town allows trade with occupied Orange Free State. Capetown patrol near Boshof seized two doers, oxen, wagons and cattle. two Germans jailed for possessing rifles and cordite.
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Tadysmith
Washbank
Ladysmith
Cape Town
Cape Colony
Orange Free State
Cape Polke
Boshof
Ambulance corps members in Boer army prompt note from Consul Hay
United States Consul Hay at Pretoria cables the State Department about Chicago Ambulance Corps volunteers taking up arms in the Boer war rather than remaining with the hospital unit. Portuguese Lourenco Marques detained them briefly before rail passage to Pretoria amid neutrality concerns. A Barton letter allegedly swayed officials, but no action could stop the breach. Portuguese South Africa remains an open doorway for recruits unless Britain presses a different stance.
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Hay
Government of Ambulance Corps
Washington
United States
Pretoria
State Department
Chicago Ambulance Corps
Lourenzo Marques
Miss Barton
South Africa
Reserves Called Out over Konitz Jewish Ritual Murders
Berlin reports that Konitz Prussia summoned 200 reserves to stabilize the district amid claims Jews killed a boy named Winter just before Easter in a ritual murder fear. Riots erupted and authorities ordered shops closed at sundown to curb unrest.
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Prussia
Berlin
Konitz
Winter
Executive Committee Sets Pan-American Congress Programme
Washington April 12 The executive committee of the bureau of American Republics met to carve the direction of the record conference for a programme for the projected Pan American Congress to be held in Mexico City. The committee expects a week to prepare the programme and aims to avoid friction while presenting important international proposals. It plans machinery for easy reassembly of the congress for joint action and anticipates extensive correspondence before governments accept the programme making a winter gathering unlikely.
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Washington
Bureau of American Republics
Mexico
Congress
First
pan-American Congress
Ashantis Suppress Rebellion Amid Rising Tensions
From Kumassi, the governor Sir Mitche Hodgson reports in a wire that Ashanti forces are attacking other tribes. The Toray Beauty were struck, about 500 killed, fueling fears of broader rebellion. The situation is treated as extremely serious.
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Accra
Gold Coast Colony
West Africa
Mitche Hodgson
Kumassi
Woman's Press Association Meets in Montgomery
The Woman's Press Association of Montgomery held its annual session in the city council chamber at noon with Mrs. George C Ball presiding and Miss Hood as secretary. Forty five members attended and seven new members were admitted. De Cottes gave the welcome, answered by Mrs. Zack Smith of Birmingham. Readings on Young Woman In Journalism highlighted the meeting and Betsy Hamilton entertained with a humorous recitation.
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Woman's Press Association
Montgomery
Ala
City Council Chamber
George C. Ball
Misa Hood
de Cottes
Zack Smith
Birmingham
Betsy Hamilton
Carlton Not A Candidate for Congress
Athens Ga April 19 Special Major H H Carlton has decided not to run for congress from this district against Hon W M Howard. He was urged by many friends to contest the nomination but says the congressional committee forced primaries to May 1 giving no new candidate a chance to canvass the district. Carlton roasts the committee action in The Athens Banner and declares the people deserve a fair vote.
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Congress
Athens
H. H. Carlton
W. M. Howard
Howard
Congressional Committee
Carlton
Cuban census shows natives a clear majority in Cuba
Washington reports General Sanger released Cuba census results. Native Cubans outnumber whites and literacy levels indicate governance capacity. Population 1,572,797 with 24,478 Spanish, 1,296,367 Cubans, and 443,496 literate. suffrage prospects estimate about 140,000 qualified native Cuban voters with 55,767 Spaniards suspended.
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Washington
Sanger
War Department
Cuba
Spain
Havana City
Havana
Matanzas
Pinal del Rio
Puerto Principe
Santa Clara
Santiago
Pinar del Rio
San Hago
Doctors Enjoy A Barbecue At Alabama Medical Meet
Alabama Medical Association proceedings in Montgomery on April 19 featured an old-fashioned barbecue and a social visit from Georgia attendees who praised the event. Speakers included Dr. Samuel Gould of New York on Appendicitis and Dr. Rhett Goode of Mobile who discussed yellow fever and its transmission through contaminated clothing. The gathering impressed locals as one of the most intelligent bodies seen in years, with enduring influence expected.
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Alabama Medical Association
Montgomery
Ala
Georgia
Janta
Alabama Supreme Court Decisions Rendered Yesterday
Alabama Supreme Court handed down numerous rulings from Montgomery Jackson Madison and other counties. Several appeals were reversed and remanded while many were affirmed or rendered. Notable cases include Henderson vs Boy Keel vs Ben, Steiner vs Atlanta Wooden Ware and Central of Georgia Railway versus Mary Joseph. An advertising column and notices follow.
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Montgomery
al A
Alabama Supreme Court
J.D. Henderson & Co
J. L Boy
Coviniton Opease
Alabama Lumber Co
Moses B. Keel
Jackso Court
Yat
Georgia J. Marton
Las Circuit Court
Stacey
Ve. Ti
Go” Water
William Martin
State of
Alabama
Lawrence County
Thomas All
T. W. McBride
Jackson
Steiner & Lobman Et al
Atlanta
Wooden Ware Company
Barbour Chancery Court
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Mary Joseph
J. 8
Brown Company
Emmett F. Cronk
Ira P. Webb
Magele Fischer
Mobile Effeult Court
Adam Glass
Hieronymus Bros
Mobile Chancery Court
Jl Willig Laster
Glenn Blackwell
Gadsden City Court
Dowdell J.H. W. Perry
Ivy Coal and Coke Company
Jefeferson Circuit
Directors' Work Ratified by Atlantic Coast Line Stockholders
Richmond Va April 19 stockholders of the Atlantic Coast Line of Virginia met and ratified the prior board action to consolidate the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac system and to rename the company the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company Election of officers named W C Eliott as president H Walters first vice president Alexander Hamilton second vice president C Gadsden third vice president all former leaders of the respective lines or regions plan to continue integration of the reorganized railroad with leadership drawn from existing Atlantic Coast Line management.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Richmond
Atlantic Coast Line of Virgins
Baltimore
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
W. C. Eliott
Wilmington and Weldonrne Toad
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Demarco
Nathan
M’comb City
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Hood
Hood Sarsapa
Willa Slood Medicina
Alabama Supreme Courp
John Miller Co
Marietta Street
Pettingill
Boston Herald
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Wickshare
L. Greene
Strom
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Wy Greene
Campbell
Hkad
Mr. Greene
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