Disappearance and Death Near Virgiling Revealed
Reports from Virgiling recount a complex case after police officer John Rogers vanished weeks ago following a fatal incident involving a Black man. Hunters found the body of Joan Rogers, a policeman, decomposed near a Norfolk and Western line. Authorities suspect Rogers fled after the event, but money was stolen from Rogers’s bank deposit. A letter to the family claimed Rogers went to Asheville and could not write further, deepening the mystery as local citizens discuss possible foul play and flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varham
Joan Rogers
Virgiling
Norfolk and Western Road
Buna
Regio
Virgilinia
John Rogers
Rogers
Asheville
N. C
Gard
Hyme
MaCON Clubs to Pay Tax on Liquor Sales
Macon city aldermen vote that local clubs must pay a tax to dispense liquor to members or stop serving arm drinks in summer and hot drinks in winter. The measure targets social organizations, likened to Coke and whisky trade issues, with penalties and enforcement discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Brassey
Constitution Bureau
Macon
Macons Clubs
Altietals
St Geert
Knights of Jgalion
Tely
Burdick
Officers Axed A Coal Scandal
Knoxville report claims ex congressman John C Houk accused U S Marshal R W Austin of scheming with Procter Coal Co for a government naval coal contract during the Spanish American War. Charles J Allison, McKinley cousin and Alabama federal court clerk, allegedly signed a contract. Allison says Austin had no ties. Austin denies, urging justice department review. Houk seeks Washington action. supporters view as political attack on Austin’s GOP bid.
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Inoxville
vTens
Spe+ et al
Chattanock
John C. Houk
United States
R. W.austin
Houk
Austin
Procter Cdal Company
John S. Boyd
Procter Company
Charles J.allison
McKinley
Federal Court Serk
Alabama
Allison
Knoxville
Alison
Washington
Department of Justice
Congress
Abner Powell Sells One Third Pelican Stake
Abner Powell is reportedly selling one third of his Pelican stake as part of moves toward joining Atlanta’s New Dromes franchise and aiding in assembling a strong pitching and fielding core. He plans a city visit to secure buyers and may tap First Baseman Stafford to bolster the roster.
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Abner Powell
Dromes
Atlanta
Teans
Inter
Abner
Pelicans
Pelican
Associated Press
Ulicle Abner
Stafford
Powell
Shooting and shooting on Rushing home causes injuries
Fort Wiley Ga December 80 News reaches of a shooting at Henry Rushing home in eastern county. A drunken painter named Dean drew a razor and fired as Rushing ordered him out. Rushing fired injuring Dean who fled and was captured and jailed on a 1,000 bond. Mrs Hudson, the housekeeper, was wounded in the hand while separating the men. Doctors say Hudson’s hand injury is serious but not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wiley
Henry Rushing
Rushing
Dean
Cooper
Perry
Clothing Fire Fatality in Daleville and Boxing Match Set
Mrs. B T Wells of Daleville Alabama burned to death when her clothing ignited at home. The incident followed a nearby fire with lack of immediate aid. In Hot Springs, Young Corbett and Austin Rice have been matched to meet on January 13 at Whittington Park Athletic Club.
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B. T. ‘Wells
Daleville
Ala
Hundred Licks on Bare Backs at Shanghai Court
A Shanghai court handles a case where an engineer left without notice after other employees profited from wage advances that excluded engineers. The defendant and seven other engineers struck in protest. the company argued a month’s notice was required. The court upheld that view, and warrants are out for the other seven strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Iran Concerns in Big Merger in Chattanooga Tennessee
General Manager James Meehan reports the Ross Meehan Wanndry combining malleable iron concerns nationwide, with transfers expected in January. The list includes Albion Ohio Malleable Iron Company Racine Wisconsin Belt City Chicago Hatline West Pullman Illinois Chisholm & Moore Cleveland Marion Indiana Michigan Detroit Missouri East St. Louis Wisconsin Moline Illinois St Charlies Illinois Northwestern Milwaukee Pittsburg Pratt & Tatchworth Buffalo Springfield Springfield Ohio Trenton Waukesha Wisconsin Machete Indiana Whitley Malleable Casting Company. The merged stock ranges from 16 million to 20 million dollars, creating a powerful national combine and promising improvements for the Ross Meehan Foundry in Chattanooga.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
James Meehan
Ross-Meehan Wanndry
Malleable Iron Company
Albion
Ohio
Beaver Dam
Racine
Wiss Belt City
Hatline
Chicago
Malleable Casting Company
West Pullman
Ills
Chisholm & Moore Manufacturing Company
Cleveland
Marion Maleable Ironworks
Marion
Ind
Michigan Malleable Iron Company
Detroit
Missouri Malleable Iron Company
East St. Louis
Mwis
Moline Malleable Iron Company
Bt.Charlies
Ils
Northwestern Montieatle Iron Company
Milwaukee
Pittsburg
United States
Ross-Meehan Foundry Company
Fatal Knife Duel Over Woman Shocks Huntington
In Barboursville and Logan County a deadly knife duel near Logan leaves James Chambers mortally wounded and George Thompson gravely injured. Both men worked for a large lumber company and quarrelled over the same young woman. Chambers dies. Thompson dies from blood loss after attempting to flee.
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Huntington
W. Va
James Chambers
Barboursville
George Thompson
Huff Creek
Logan County
Logan
Chambers
Thompson
Male Ik
Chambersie
Jegan County
Local Mortuary Notices From Brunswick And Waycross
Obituaries and death notices reported from Brunswick and Waycross area. Ells Blanton of Brunswick dies after brief illness at near age twenty. Dr. T J Walker a retired physician dies suddenly in Waycross. William Chaddick, a Madison county citizen and Confederate veteran, dies near Hobbs Island. Octavia Pumpfrey, a Tuscaloosa resident, interred after death in Farnsdale. notes on family ties to notable local figures and churches.
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Siga Ella Blanton
Brunswick
Ells, Blanton
G. W. Blanton
Blanton
Spencer R. Atkinson
Atlanta
H. AD. McGaniel
T. J. Walker
Waycross
T. J . Walker
Madison
William Chaddick
Huntsville
Ala
Madigan County
Hobbs Island
Octavia Pumpfray
Tuscaloosa
Ale
Octavia Pumpfrey
Farnsdale
New Atlanta Welcomes Traveling Elephant Home
A single passenger elephant arrived in Atlanta on the 11 50 train amid cheers from a large crowd. The animal spoke through a newspaper interview requesting a dignified welcome, recalling connections to Ciio and friendly letters from mothers. After a hearty night on the Southern line led by Express Messenger Pinkney, she is to parade through city streets and be presented to Mayor Mims at Grant Park.
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Atlanta
Adepot
Representative of the Constitution
Washington
Ciio
Clio
Mother
India
Hoboken
Express
Mr. Pinkney
Tam
Leasant
Barause Jre
Pinkney
Piabade
Grant Park
Mims
Heartless Saharet Leaves Anna Held in The Little Duchess
Gossip from The Morning Telegraph and The Telegraph Memphis report Saharet, a favored dancer in Anna Held’s company, sought encores and then departed for New York. Rumors say Held received lavish gifts upon arrival in Memphis as tensions rose within the troupe.
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Saharet
Anna
Denian
Pirstt
Morning Telegraph
Ia Chronicle
Memphis
New York
Misa
Mempuis
Miss Held
Two Old Citizens Die in Fayette County Georgia
J O Brown Sr died at his home four miles from Brooks Station after weeks of illness at age eighty seven. William Walls of Woolsey, aged ninety five, died in Hampton and was buried at Antioch cemetery at noon with Brown, both members of the same church. Rev W A Davis conducted the services. Walls was Fayette County’s oldest resident with many relatives mourning.
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Brown
William Walls
Brooks Station
Payette Country
Tory
Woolsey
Hampton
Antioch Cemetery
Mr. Brown
W. A. Davis
Besnoia
Walls
Fayette County
Chilton Re elected As Southern Association Officers
WRS Chilton reelected to lead the Southern Association of Holdenists as Atlanta was chosen for next year's meeting site. Officers elected include Mrs William Calvin Chilton president Dr W H McGrauffin vice president Dr A B Booth recording secretary Booth Lowrey corresponding secretary and Dr F J Stowe treasurer. The convention featured readings from Southern Normal university Baltimore and other colleges and an enthusiastic morning session with a demonstration by Miss Alice Mayhouse.
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Atlanta
Southern Association of Hldration
McGlauffin
Avanta
A. B. Boottr
Huntingdon
Tenn
Dellegates
Avante
William Calvin Chilton
Oxford
W. H. McGrauffin
A. B. Booth
Southern Normal University of Tennessee
Booth Lowrey
Blue Mountain Female College
Mississippi
F. J. Stowe
Cumberlain University
Tennessee
Alice Mayhouse
Baltimore
Southern Normal University
Snaftsbury School of Expresssion
Blue Mountain College
Marvin Willems
Mary College
Georgia
Harrison
Southern Female College
LaGrange
Bennett
Shorter College
Tome
Overton
Brenau College
Gainesville
Hope Dims For B Co Epperson In Central Georgia
Macon Ga December 90 Special Tonight little hope is held for the recovery of B Co Epperson superint end gent of the second division of the central of Georgia railway and one of Montgomery notable citizens. Doctor says he will not live through the night. A church service at Universalist Church features recitations and elocution readings by Miss Alice Mayhouse of Baltimore and others. The convention session discusses elocution value with Marvin Williams reading a paper, and an entertainment by Dr Franklin A Peek and Miss Saunders. The Southern Association of Elocutionists has grown to 150 members from eleven states.
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Macon
Tonigat
B. Co. Epperson
Central of Georgia Railway
Gon
Kipperson
Weing
Universalist Church
W- Hite Glaustin
Willam Calvin Chilton
Southern ‘Association of Wiocutic
Alice Mayhouse
gBitimore
Stowe
Hucius Perry Hills
Atlanta
Marvin Willams
Emor College
Oxford
Miss Batright
O- Harris Street
Franklin A. Peek
American College of Elotution
Harriman
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Macon Clubs
Barn of Aldermen
New Orleans
Aferry
Houston
Qwanken
Bushing
IntraJer
Iran
West Virginia
Mortuary
Clie
Gome
Delof
America
By Express
Eiseman & Weil
Whitehall ST
WRS
Chilton Reelected
Association of Elocutionists
Epperson
W. Grove
DR. Hathaway
Varig
Newt Pathaway
M. D. & Inman
Boutu Broad St
Waffies
Ayaa
Cogwree
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