Dr Broughton Voices Georgia Prohibition Stand Sermon
Dr Broughton spoke at the Raptlet Tabernacle urging prohibitionists to back a governor who clearly opposes changes to the prohibition law. He framed the race as secondary to the moral issue and warned that a candidate not aligned with prohibition must be opposed. The sermon likened ministers to watchmen and stressed the campaign’s strong moral element. Continued on Page Six.
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Prohibition Rally Highlights Wright Speech in Savannah
A large crowd gathered to hear Seaborn Wright advocate prohibition. He urged candidates to pledge support, attacked brewery interests, and called for a national publicity law on campaign contributions to curb corruption. The piece notes the event’s strong turnout and surrounding political pressure.
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Deserter Taken to Fort Oglethorpe After Jail Break Attempt
Charles Gof, a young deserter from the United States army, was taken to Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, following an escape attempt. Charles Gow and William Morgan, U.S. prisoners, were caught while sawing a jail screen and digging a wall hole Friday night.
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Train officers Slay Hawes on Missouri Train Rampage
In Warrensburg Missouri on April 19 three men were killed and one fatally wounded when officers attempted to arrest FU Hawes. James Ryan city marshal and Night Watchman Basbahan were killed. wounded were Police Sgt. Polinck and Night Watchman Ryan. Hawes shot and fled before a bystander killed him. In another item Edward F. Taylor, 28, committed suicide in jealousy at his home. A third incident reports W Hutton assaulted and robbed, thrown under a train. he survived.
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Labor Blacklist Demands Sweep Across Union Meetings
In New York and Washington on April 19 labor leaders led a push for immediate congressional action to amend the Sherman anti trust act to favor unions. President Samuel Gompers urged a blacklist of hostile lawmakers and backed measures restricting injunctions and extending the eight hour day for government workers. Chicago Federation of Labor also protested hostility toward labor demands and urged political support for pro labor candidates.
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Bishop Capers Takes A Turn For The Worse
Bishop Capers deteriorated early today after a decline but later rallied. He is currently under the influence of an opiate and no significant change in his condition is expected tonight.
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Mrs Clara Bancker Dies at 63 in New Orleans Area
Mrs Clara May Bancker aged 63 of 083 Pladmont avenue died yesterday morning. Funeral services by Rev Z S Farland will be held at 3 30 p m at the residence with interment in Westview cemetery. She leaves a husband E A Bancker a daughter Milas Mey Bancker and two sons A H Bancker and E A Bancker gr. Mrs Bancker was a daughter of A H May a prominent cotton merchant of New Orleans.
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Street Cars Guarded in Chester Strike Day
Chester Pa April 19 street cars ran at intervals with police guarding each car amid limited disorder. A crowd on Second Street hurled eggs at operators and later used rocks and clubs until mounted officers drove off the troublemakers and several were arrested. The rest of the day saw strikers and sympathizers mostly hooting from the curb as cars passed.
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Farmer Dies After Bristol Street Shooting in Knoxville
George M. Smith a Knoxville area farmer died of wounds from a Bristol street shooting by a negro highwayman. He was twice shot, wrestled the pistol from his assailant, and fired as the gunman fled. Police have not solved the case. two suspects were arrested and later released.
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Simon B Conover Dead Former Florida Senator
Simon B Conover, who served as United States senator from Florida during the Hayes administration, died today at a Port Townsend hospital aged, the obit notes. The former senator and veteran public official passed away after a long illness.
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Watchman Dies Trying to Save Others in Blaze
In Waco Texas on April 9 a watchman RM Goore died from smoke after rescuing several young women from the Independent Telephone Company building which burned. The fire ruined the structure with an estimated loss of 40000 dollars. In Petersburg on April 9 foreign papers claim a plot to blow up the Russian emperor and imperial family, official word says the rumors are groundless.
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Mourners Crushed As Funeral Procession Overturns
Baltimore April 10 A funeral hearse toppled just after a four year old child Herthald Hofman was being laid to rest. The back carriage collapsed trapping Catherina Hollman nine, and her heat crushed. Father Edward Eck 38 knocked down and injured. Six injured two seriously. Others fled the scene leaving bodies in confusion. Bertha Hoffman died later at the cemetery. Trenton New Jersey April 19 Charten Baldgum eighteen killed in an auto accident as a car mounted the sidewalk crashing into a house. Six occupants Princeton students three men three women arrested. Driver Corwin Nichola held in 1000 bail. others in 200. Nichola from Wilmington Ohio.
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Twenty-Six Men Set for Trial in Savannah Blind Tiger Case
The 26 men held for trial in Savannah's city court over the blind tiger raids are scheduled for Tuesday before Judge Freeman. Walter C. Hartridge, a strong candidate for solicitor general, leads the defense for the men charged with operating blind tigers. The case follows action by Assistant District Attorney A Akerman and Deputy U S Marshal White, with evidence expected to be recounted to Judge Emory. Some defendants previously received suspended sentences after swearing not to drink in Georgia.
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Prominent Guests to Attend Southern Education Conference
Memphis Tennessee hosts the Southern Education Conference starting Wednesday with a record attendance of educators from across the nation. Ambassador James Bryce of Great Britain will speak on Popular Education and National Efficiency while Robert C. Ogden of New York presides over sessions.
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Italy Sails 19 Warships in Turkish Demonstration
Italian naval display assembles 19 warships aimed at impressing or intimidating Turkish authorities. The move signals a show of force in the region as tensions rise between Italy and the Ottoman realm amid broader imperial posturing.
Italian Fleet to Seize Turkish Islands in Demonstration
Rome reports an Italian squadron led by Admiral F Gronet will sail to Turkish waters to back a show of force over post offices and land rights. The eleven-ship force with 5 008 men aims at Asia Minor, near the canal, as diplomacy teeters on the brink of action. The move follows Turkish resistance to Italian post offices and tensions over Tripoli and land sales to Italians. The demonstration could start Thursday if deemed necessary, with wider goals to compel Turkey to concede Italian interests.
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Patterson kin ambush shootings target family in Florida
John Patterson, stepson of Archie Smith, a former Confederate figure, is linked to a recent ambush near Chipley, Florida that left his stepsister fatally shot in her room. Authorities believe both assaults may be by the same party and note the family fled their former neighborhood seeking safety.
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Weather forecast brief for several states and regions
The forecast covers Georgia Virginia North and South Carolina Florida Alabama Mississippi Texas Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky and West Virginia with conditions largely fair Monday and Tuesday. Winds shift from north to southeast or northeast, with some areas expecting partly cloudy skies and possible showers in the south. Warmer conditions anticipated in parts of Virginia and West Virginia.
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