Governor approves annual pension bill for Confederate veterans
Governor Smith signed the measure allowing pensions to Confederate veterans and widows in a single lump sum, reversing this year’s quarterly payments. He cited treasury findings showing financing through July 1 with no principle change, noting the treasury is in better condition than a year ago and that three quarterly installments have already been paid.
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Treasury
Smith
General Assembly
NO RECOGNITION OF UNION
Alabama coal operators say the miners have made only one demand recognition of the union and they will not concede. The Birmingham district statement is the first official reply since the strike began, issued by the Alabama Mine Operators.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Coal Operatora’ Association
Negro Masons Warned Mobice Address Calls Union Withdrawal
Grand Master Henry Binford of the Colored Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama urges members in session to resign from unions. He cites Birmingham strike activity, warns against bloodshed or lawlessness, says the country is free and members should seek work elsewhere if wages do not suit.
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Mobice
Aim
Henry Binford
Colored Free and Accepted Masons of
Alabama
Thaf
Toe Birmmingham
Ala Ratrike
Goethals Sees Five Year Panama Canal Completion
Colonel Goethals believes the Panama Canal can be completed in five years at lower cost than expected. He plans to report to Secretary Wright from the isthmus next month and may travel to September talks. He will also visit Oyster Bay to confer with the president on canal matters and discuss next year’s estimates.
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Goethals
Wagsnington
Panama Canal
Wright
Isthmus
Geethais
Congress
Colonel Goethals
Oyster Bay
Mississippi Travelers Seek State Convention On Rail Rates
Jackson August 1. The Mississippi Travelers joined by Jackson board of trade and other commercial groups call for a convention of delegates from all state commercial bodies in Jackson September 15 to discuss rail rate increases and petition the Interstate Commerce Commission if needed. The meeting will also consider hiring an attorney for the railroad commission at state expense. St Petersburg August 1. Empress health again raises alarm at the Russian court after a favorable cruise in the Finish archipelago. Since returning she suffers hysteria general weakness and occasional inability to walk or stand and is reported to be mentally low.
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Milas
Mississippi Travelers
Jackson Board of Trade
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
St. Patersburg
Trenty
Mitchell
Webb
Convicta
John 8. Candler
F. B. Trotter
W.R. Bilvins
Atlanta
John @. Candler
Felder
Adams
Wend
Candler
Durham
Prison Commission
Knoxville
Tenn
Anthras
K Ig
Dand
Jellico
Huddleston
Lafollatte
Jessica
Rome
Gordon Lee
Chackamauga
Barry Wright
Floyd County
Lee
Sistriae
Bunn
Other Side of Story Told to Committee
An extensive committee hearing revisits the convict system, featuring Captain J. W. Mitchell describing Webb as a desperate inmate and denying self defense. He says he fired to preserve discipline as Webb attacked guards with a razor, amid repeated clashes and testimonies from Winn's relatives and other officials.
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Webb
Abe Winn
Mitchell
Chairman Felder
J. Hi. Hendrix
Winn
W.D. Winn
Kenneraw
J. W. Mitchell
Durham Coal and Coke Company
J. W. Redmond
State Farm
John W. Awtry
Cobb County
9. Y
Austin
Whittier Cotton Millis
Chattahoochee Brick Company
Fighting Bob Evans Lands In Relaxed Retirement Mood
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, 62, ends 48 years of United States Navy service at Lake Mohonk Mountain House. Admirers flood the hotel as he contemplates future writing and advisory work while celebrating his birthday and a long naval career. Roosevelt sends best wishes and a loving cup is presented by hotel guests in a formal ceremony.
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Thesea
Robley D. Evans
United States Navy
Bob
Frien
Washington
Lae General Board
Mountain Hotel
Santiago
Albert K. Smiley
J. Edward Simmons
New York
Admiral Evans
Simmons
Roosevelt
Walch
Oyster Bay
Mr. Simmonna
Duta
Parragut
Evans
Hagellan
Suez
Evang
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt. Mr. J. Edward Simmons
Lake Mohonk Mountain House
Monhonk Lake
N.Y
America
Dr. Andrews
Draper
Robley D. Evane
Hia Tong
Hains tragedy draws strong defense from top lawyers
Mrs Claudia Hains wife of Captain Peter C Hains faces a murder case after Williams Annis was killed at Bayside Club. Defense plans include John F Mein dyre and possibly Martin W Littleton with Captain Hains and his brother consulting. Rumors of her hostile stance fade as counsel positions form while authorities pursue the case.
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Claudia Hains
Peter C. Hains
United States Army
Willams Annis
Bayside Club
Jenkins Mains
Hains
Halsfilt Isaid
Massachusetts
Frederick L. Norton
Boston
Captain Hains
John F. MeIndyre
Martin W. Littleton
Harry K. Thaw
Littleton
Europe
McIntyre Ag
General Hains
Peter A. Haina
Sagela
Queens County
Hanis
Connact
Annis
Claimed To Be His Own Wife Seeks Legal Service
Judge Orr presided as J Levine charged with impersonating his wife in a court proceeding. He was arraigned, bond set at 2000, and posted immediately. Investigation showed Levine on Marietta street, with his wife F Levine named in the suit. A large witness turnout marked the day as attorneys debated the case.
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J. Levine
Orr
Levine
Marietta Street
Beiliff
F. Levine
Judge Orr
Seismic Shocks Hit Eureka California In Early Morning Quake
Seismic shocks rattled Eureka and outlying areas with the first jolt at 2 58 am echoing the 1906 quake. The 16 foot Minerva statue toppled into the Superior Court room while chimneys and crockery shattered. Areas north to Blue Lake reported damage. officials estimate losses between 2000 and 3000 dollars. A later tremor at 3 08 am followed by a 6 30 am aftershock.
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Cal
Minerva
County Court House
Hunt
Court House
Carnegie Library
Seasy Ranch
Deshwater
Bluelake
Racial Tensions Roil Springfield Coal Mines
White miners at Woodside and Tuxhorn coal mines near Springfield refuse to work with black miners amid deadly tensions. About 500 workers with 50 black, fears of armed conflict rise as a special grand jury probes riot cases. Governor Deneen seeks grand jury action on intimidation.
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Springfield
Woodside
Tuxhorn
Clark
United Mine Workers
Rigling
Mr. Clark
Deneen
States Attorney's Office
Local Georgia Weather Outlook for Wednesday
Local weather report for Georgia notes showers likely Wednesday and variability in winds. Data shows a range of temperatures with expected lows and highs, a mean and normal temperature, and rainfall figures with 24 hour totals and month-to-date deficiencies. Continuous updates expected for temperature, rainfall, and wind conditions.
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