Four wounded in Ewing clash among turpentine workers
Valdosta Georgia December 24 Special reports say one negro was killed and four or five others were badly wounded in a fight at Ewing Friday night. A woman named Emma Balden was shot in the head and cannot speak. Wil Johnson allegedly began the shooting and fled toward the river, with several men missing and feared dead. The men involved belonged to a turpentine camp near Ewing.
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Valdosta
Ewing
Jacksonville
Wil Johnson
Emma
Balden
Ewing St
Georgia Penitent Admits Murder Case In Decatur
A suspect identified as Allington, previously jailed in Georgia for forgery, admits involvement in the Millar murder inquiry and fresh allegations link him to other cases in St Louis. He asserts Millers death occurred after supper at his home, while witnesses in Decatur and Mobile corroborate or challenge details as investigators proceed.
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Indiana
Ilington
Attacks of highwaymen claim two lives in Columbus
In Columbus Mississippi two men died after separate highway robberies. One victim identified as Mr Frederickson died from a head wound and a knife attack after pockets were lifted, later found on a railroad track with a train fatally striking him. The other victim, a man named Wells, was knocked unconscious and robbed. no suspects yet. Authorities report three assaults in a single night with no leads.
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Columbus
Miss
Wos BA Nneeto
Adlock
Mobile
Frederickson
H. Holly
Scranton Pn
Wellswin
Death of Mrs Doussdin Hall Johnson at 100 in Northampton
Northampton Massachusetts December 24 Mrs Doussdin Hall Johnson daughter of a Revolutionary War soldier died at her home today aged 100. Her father Aaron Teal was captured by British forces and taken to England. Johnsons health had been good for much of her long life.
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Northampton Mass
Doussdin Hall Johnson
Oim Taan
Autale
Aaron Teal
Eng
Upo
Dasses
Parsons' Memory Observed in City December 24
The American consul general J Farsons will be taken, accompanied by his family, to the homeland for a fitting action in memorial of Parsons. The report notes the fallow country and appropriate steps in the event.
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Onor Parsons
J ) Farsons
Hid
Tragic killing of Hare Persons found in home on Love Street
The body of Hare Persons, a ne gro woman, was found in her Love Street residence yesterday morning by a neighbor. She appears to have been struck with an ax or hatchet, with detectives Sanford Campbell Bayn and Kipatrick assigned to the case as Coroner Thompson orders an inquest. The husband is missing, last seen leaving for Birmingham days ago, and is not believed to be connected. neighbors recall the deceased as a hard working former Moon family employee. The investigation continues with an inquest to be held soon.
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Hare Persons
I Love Street
Wells
Moon
Sanford, Campbell, Bayn
Kipatrick
Birmingham
Thompson
Howe
Iternoon
Milltarv
Moscow
Associated Press
Jas
Nevsky Prospect
Nevsky
St Petersburg Tall
Broadway Hotel in Van Nuys Burns, Crew Escapes
Fire destroyed the Broadway hotel in Van Nuys early today. Damage estimated at a quarter of a million dollars. Many guests narrowly escaped in their night clothes. The Norwegian bark Windwood, captain Nielse, from Pensacola to Montevideo, arrived in distress with a leaky hull and a damaged mast. The Italian cabinet was officially gazetted in Rome.
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Los Weths
van Nuys
Earyi
Norwegien
Hamilton
Bermuda
Windwood
Nielse
Pensacali
Montevideo
Dutress
Roosevelt Aims to Seize GOP Structure in NY and Nation
Washington December 24 Special Is President Roosevelt seeking to gain control of the Republican party national organization and nominate the 1908 candidate by displacing Boss Odell in New York State The move sparks questions among Republican leaders about his aims and the fate of New York delegates in the upcoming convention The article notes Roosevelt’s effort to shape party councils in several states and the potential impact on delegation votes.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Benjamin B . Dell
New York State
Higgins
Pratt
Odell
Empire State
Booten
Blina Hoohile
Chane
New York
Mr Roosevelt
Ben Prme
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Maryland
Delaware
South
Odell miv
Shoes too good for you end in deadly knife twist
In Athenas on December 24 John Schulz, a noted merchant, told Edward Morris that pair of shoes was expensive for him and Morris replied. Schulz was stabbed to the heart with a pocket knife at his store door before a crowd of Christmas shoppers. Morris, jailed, has a family.
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Athenas
John Schulz
Edward Morris
Schalz
Morris
Inmates of Sanitarium Enjoy Splendid Dinner
Milledgeville GA reports Christmas dinner plans at the state sanitarium. The prepare list shows 226 turkeys 271 chickens 9 geese 44 ducks 560 fowls 1200 pounds candy 850 pounds nuts 100 pounds raisins 850 pounds dates 50 barrels apples 5 boxes oranges and 600 coconuts for the holiday meal.
Glass-Eater Injured By Nails In Front Of Crowd
A disorderly act by a performer known as General Robert Lee ends in hospital with a stomach wound after nails swallowed as part of the show. Doctors extract numerous nails, some rusted and long, from his stomach. the patient is expected to recover in a few days.
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Robert Lee
National Convention and the White House Election Battle
The president and Secretary Root wreck the Republican machine in Philadelphia and hinder Senator Penrose while Knox may emerge as the administration’s trusted leader. Roosevelt’s influence dominates in Ohio and Taft supporters clash with Cox. Massachusetts delegates hinge on Lodge Crane and Moody as the race reshapes the 1912 convention landscape. Continued on Page Two.
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Root
Philadelphia
Penrose
Knox
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cincinnati
Herrick
Senator Foraker
Surveyor
Columbus
Ohio
Foraker
Massachusetts
Lodge
Crane
Moody Perhans
Itas
Murder Mystery Still Unsolved Involving Richardsons Killing
The coroner ruled George B Richards was killed by a plate shot from unknown parties. Witnesses Leroy and Collier testified they were with Richardson and later exonerated, describing a crowded inquest at Harry Poole’s chapel. The case centers on three men seen near Jenkins Street and a light colored overcoat with a soft black hat. The funeral is set for 10 oclock at the father in law’s home with Wests’ew cemetery to follow. Another case in Fairmont: Helen Mayn Payton is discharged after charges of poisoning her husband Mannington, Va., last July.
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George B. Richardsin Atill
Richardson
T J Collier
W S Leroy
Harry Poole
J W Hurt
Harvey Hill
Leroy
Collier
Tifton Street
Decatur
Butler
Jenkins Street
Wayde Johnson
Butter Street
Maude Johnson
Dr Hurt
Fred
Georgia Railroad
Richardson Repley
Pratt Street
Leroy Collier
Maude Johnsons
Ponds Street
Wests
Fairmont W
Helen Mayn Payton
Jacob No Payton Mannington
Revolution in St Petersburg Threatens Civil War
Reports from St Petersburg describe revolutionaries turning a strike into armed uprising. Army loyalty and scarce arms worry authorities while rumors of mutinies and seized arsenals circulate. Barricades rise again as protests and raids unfold amid tense, suppressive measures and fear of guerrilla warfare.
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St Petersburg
Moscow
Grenadier Brigade
Weather Summary for Several States
Forecast for Monday and Tuesday calls for fair weather in Georgia Virginia North and South Carolina with variable winds in Virginia. North Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Texas show fair skies with northerly winds becoming variable in Texas. Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky and Western Texas expect fair conditions with warmer readings in Kentucky. Western Florida expects fair weather with rain in the north and colder air in the south.
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Georgia
Virginia
Han
North
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Tucson
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John Allington
St. Louis
Allington
Charles A. Miller
Decatur Ala
Supreme Sport of Alabama
Decatury
Thomas Wert
Ang
Feu Stahiman
Kasha
Eabor Ood
Columbus, Miss
Exie Pearsons
Goroner Thompson
Broadway
Rome
Denker
Premioo Pos Assuaed
Santa Claus
Sanitarium
Milledgaville
Iran
Pennsyvania
Taft
Twa
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