New Witnesses Corroborate Ewen in Breathitt Murder Trial
In Cynthiana Kentucky July witnesses testified that Jett approached the Jackson court house side door seconds before Marcum was shot and emerged after. New testimonies align with Captain Ewen on Jett and Wheaton movements inside the court, while Schiff could not be found to contradict. The defense questioned witnesses and jurors were warned to report threats as court recessed for the day.
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Cynthiena
Commonwealth
Byrn
Jackson Court House
Marcum
Jackson
Jett
Barney Schif
Schiff
Rew
Ewen
Jackson Court
Dillard Hadden
Byed
T Hargis
Breathitt Circuit Court
Court House
H H Gibson
Breathitt
Landrum Bach
Johnson
Fulkerson
Fett
Geborne
Alexander H Smith
Jett White
Ewen, Marcum
Marcums
Hurst
White
Marcum Hurst
Hord
J B. Marcum
Tax on Raw Cotton Feared in Britain
Manchester July 31 The possibility of taxing raw cotton imported from foreign countries while cotton grown within the empire may be exempted has alarmed Lancashire manufacturers. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain telegraphed that the rumor is false and he has repudiated any proposal to tax raw material.
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Manchester
England
Great Britain
Lancashire
Chamberlain
Russians Raid Into Thibet Cossacks Enter Region Claim Permission
Cologne reports via Chinese sources that Russia sent several hundred Cossacks into Thibet after claiming Chinese permission for geological research The Chinese government denies any such permit and warns to monitor Russian moves Morgan Buys Keene Taylor Stock Stake in North American Company totaling about 18000 shares bought in open market and private sale at around 7 a share
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Cologne
Cologna Gazette
Thibet
Russia
Glen
Witness recounts murder plot and suspect actions near home
Mary Johnson testifies that armed men loitered near Marcum’s house before his murder and that Thomas White and two others were seen in a quarry near his home. She recalls seeing Jett and White after the killing and that Jett admitted, in part, that someone else killed him.
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Jett
White
Mary Johnson
Marcum
Thomas White
Astona
Hhe
Hargis
Confidence and persuasive skill may aid selling efforts
An Atlanta notice from R F Shedden, Manager of The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, encourages capable sellers to write him if they can demonstrate confidence, the ability to persuade, and satisfactory references to character and ability in order to pursue rewards despite difficulties.
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R. F. Shedden
the Mutual Life Insurances Company of New York
Atlanta, Ga
Georgia Lobby Charge Debate Rages in House
In a heated session members Overstreet and Tigner defend claims of lobbyism in Georgia. Overstreet asserts deep lobbying influence by corporate interests and calls for a thorough probe, while Tigner supports uncovering the truth and refuses to sit on a committee he would prosecute.
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House of & Note
Capitol
Overstreet
Mro
Mro Qnverstreet
Georgia
Coverstreet
Mr Overstreet
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta News
House
Senate
Tigner
Muscogee
Hid
Lobyiam
Thea Committee
Mr Tigner
Whitewand
Tle
Eorgia
Shorter College
Alfred Shorter
Ladt Sands
Fideal Con Aidena
Catal
Electric shock death in Gilman building painting incident
In Helma Alabama on July 31 Charles B Crawford white painter was electrocuted when his body touched five electrical wires while painting the Gilman building front. He fell 30 feet to the ground and died after the live wires were extinguished. In Danville rumor after a sheriff wire suggested troop withdrawal pending Governor Yates consultation.
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Helma
Ala
Spectal
Charles B .Crawford
Gilman Building
Danville
Brillingfald
Whitlock
Scott
Yatesy
Prominent Men Implicated in Savannah Cigars Case
Savannah July 81 Brinson the cigar smuggler held for grand jury action confesses implicating seventeen accomplices all prominent citizens as internal revenue officers and Southern Express officials He names over 100 Savannah men who bought cigars and owes duty evasion but government not ready to reveal all charged individuals Purchasers have deposited 8000 with the district attorney as the government examines million Igor smuggling into Savannah and potential penalties.
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Savannah
G Brinson
United States Grand
Brinson
Internal Revenue Service
Soutthern Express Company
FIGHTING FOR PLANT S MONEY Hoadley brothers seek removal of executors
In New Haven July 31 probate court hears application to remove Norton F Plant as executor of Henry Bradley Plant's will. Margaret J Plant and George H Tilley petition to be recognized as contingent heirs of an estate estimated at 17 to 20 million dollars, with Waterbury brothers Horace G and Charles G Hoadley as petitioners.
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Hoadley Brothers
Exeters
New Haven
Conn
Norton F Plant
Margaret J Plant
George H. Tilley
Henry Bradley Plant
Charles G
Horace G Hoadley
Waterbury
George Hoadley
Henry B Plant
Hoadleys
Grade Change Delayed in Depot Area
City street committee delays grade changes near the new depot for about a year. Madison and Hunter streets will see a six foot fill. Atlanta Terminal Company and Central officials offered dirt. city may forego work to avoid loss from idle properties.
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Terry
Madison and
Hunter Streets
James W English
Atlanta Terminal Company
H M. Breele
The
Central
Howell
Clayton
Claytorl
Frettenbacher
Breitenbacher
M. Inman
Fily
Longin
Sent to Death by Heavy Blow at Iron Works
Allen Adams, a crane move at Schofield's Iron Works in Macon, was instantly killed when a heavy bed plate swung and struck his head during placement. The accident occurred as workers swung the engine bed into place and the ropes failed.
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E. C. Bruffey
Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Allen Adams
Schofield’s Iron Works
Allen
Trouble Castros Provoke Venezuelan Tension In Caracas
Washington reports semi official dispatches from Caracas describe growing friction between Spain and Venezuela over the treatment of a Spanish subject and the withdrawal of an exequatur. Protest by diplomatic representatives argues against arbitrary acts while Olcott of Orinoco Navigation seeks judgments amid barriers.
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Washington
la Guayra
Venezuela
Caracas
Olcott
Orinoco Navigation Company
New York
United States
Address on corporal punishment at Athens summer school
Dr James L Hughes of Toronto urged teachers and parents to abandon corporal punishment, arguing coercion stunts child development while supporting orderly classrooms. He cited schooling without punishment as beneficial, noting his lectures impressed the summer school teachers. tomorrow many will visit Smith to view farm projects.
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Athens
James L Hughes
Toronto
Canada
Lne
Hughes
Smith
Honames
The Moult de Observer notes ongoing Life and Times serial
In The Moult de Observer the paper remarks that The Constitution shows enduring enterprise as Tom Watson's history Life and Times of Jefferson continues as a serial in the paper.
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Moult de Observer
Tom Watson
Jefferson
Heart Cure and Nerv ine Praised by Grateful Patient
A Virginia reader from Chincoteague recounts five years of heart trouble cured by Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine. He describes relief within days after trying the remedies and credits improved breathing, energy, and absence of symptoms. Other notes warn heart disease can mimic nervous disorders affecting stomach liver kidneys and lungs.
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Riv. Gao
W. Kinncore
Chincoteague
Dr. Miles
T Jay
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Elihart, Ind
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Whitehall Brrest
Atlante, Ga
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Catalseue
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Charlottesville
John HO Sampson
Woodberry Forest School
Southern Preparatory School
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