New Dormitory Rooms Named for Daughters of the Confederacy
A new Soldiers' Home building near the capitol was dedicated with state officials Confederate veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy in attendance. Governor Aycock spoke, praising the project funded by state support. Twenty rooms in the dormitory are named for each year of the Daughters, furnished by their order, reflecting careful construction and admired furnishings.
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The
Confederacy
Soldiers’ Home
Capitol
Confederate Veters Daughters of the Confederacy
State School For the Blind
Aycock
B. F. Dixon
Juhian
North Carolina
Journalists as Guests Visit King Crowther Oil Plans
A party of seventeen journalists will tour Texas oil fields, visiting Crowther near San Antonio and staying in two palatial chartered cars. Led by F. King of the King Crowther Corporation, the group includes editors from New York World Sun Record-Herald and others, touring February 15 with high hopes for press exposure.
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Texas
Charlotte
N. J
Fo. F. King
Rockingham County
King-Crowther Corporation
Texas Oil Company
King
Save New York
King-Crather Corporation
Crowther
San Antonio
Tex
New York World
Sun and Press
Philadiphia Inquirer
North American
Boston Journal
Traveler
Racut
Chicago Tribune
Inter Ocean and
Record-Herald
Pittsburg Press
Disp
Baltimore Herald
Lestt Weekly
Tionel Magazine
Ainslee’s Magazine
Fle
Nurtix Carolina
Council Defends His Race at Indian Industrial School
Professor W H Counce from Normal Ala former slave delivers a speech defending African Americans. He praises the black race for fidelity and industry and challenges the view of blacks as shiftless or criminal. He portrays a 3,000,000 strong God fearing army forging ahead despite slander.
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Carlile
Indian Industrial School
W. H. Counce
Birge
Judge Kyle on the Bench at Pelorua term opens grand jury
Special judge Kyle convened the Pelorua term of circuit court and organized the grand jury with A. G. Proctor of Green Grove as foreman. He warned jurors about pressuring merchants to modify prices. Huntsville prepares for the Tennessee Medical Society meeting February 11 and 12 with 40 to 50 doctors expected. Dr. Felix B. Baldridge of Armistead to preside.
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Kyle
Printeville
Ala
Pelorua
Clrcuit
A. G. Proctor
Green Grove
Teporta
Huntsvile
Medicos
Huntsville
Tennessee
Medical Society
Felix B. Baldridge
Armisville
Seaboard Air Line equipment loan admitted to record
In Portsmouth Virginia a railway equipment agreement between Seaboard Air Line and Vermilye & Co of New York has been admitted to record in the clerk of the hustings court. The agreement involves a loan of nine hundred dollars to furnish the road with locomotives and box cars for the line.
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Seaboard Air Line
Morfilk
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Vermilye & Co
New York Bankers
Flustings Court
Portsmouth
Velves
Bux
Supreme Court ends Rom L John Ben property dispute
In Columbus on February 4 the supreme court dismissed Tom Johnson's effort to obtain a higher appraisal of rare Ohio property. The court sustained the demurrer of the attorney general to his petition and dismissed the case.
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Quietus
Tom Johnson
Columbus
Ohia
Supreme Court
Rom L. John
Ben
Ohio
Sick Juror Stops Patrick Trial in New York
The Albert T Patrick trial for the murder of William M. Rice was not continued due to the absence of juror J. D Campbell who is ill and will not be here tomorrow. The February 4 report notes Campbell’s absence suspends proceedings for the day.
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Patrick
New York
Albert T Patrick
William M. Rice
J. D Campbell
Ship A Pret To Basteras It Is Feared She May Go To Pieces
A dangerous northeast storm threatens the four mast schooner Orlando Wooten ashore off Cape Hatteras She sails from Savannah to Baltimore with lumber The crew is reportedly to be rescued as life savers reach the wreck The vessel Mes lies on inner diamond shoals two miles from shore hindering salvage work and the storm warning intensifies the danger
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Norfolk
Orlando Wooten
Cape Hatteras
Savannah
Baltimore
Weather Bureau
Creeda Hill
Cape Hatteras Hfe
Diamond Shoals
Bath
Arthur J. Houston
Downs v United States appeals court tax ruling
Richmond Va February 4 The United States circuit court of appeals affirmed the Maryland circuit court ruling in Downs v United States. The decision sides with the government against sugar importer R Bowns in a test case on the tariff act added tax on Russian sugar imports. The court finds Russia pays export bounty via government certificate worth 1.8 to 2.35 cents per pound in open markets.
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Richmond
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Downs
United States
United States Circuit Court of Maryland
R. Bowns
Russia
Mother and Child Burned in North Rome Fire
In Rome Georgia on February 4 Mrs John Winfrey and her young daughter were seriously burned when the child s clothing ignited from the fire. The mother tried to smother the flames and suffered severe burns. Both victims are reported in critical condition.
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John Winfrey
Rome
Sanity Trial For Murder In Rome Ga
John McGhee was placed on trial in Rome Georgia for insanity in the superior court. If adjudged insane he will be sent to the asylum. if found sane he will face the murder charge. Attorney M B Eubanks requested trial on mental condition and Judge Henry granted the request.
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John McGhee
Triad
M. B. Eubanks
McGhee
Henry
Expert Employed on Books of Penitentiary Speaks
Jackson I BM February 4 Special The penitentiary investigating committee heard expert accountant Solomon describe careless bookkeeping from A Warden Penkin’s term to December IM covering five years. He found missing account sales and vouchers and frequent need for duplicates after a thorough review of the system. Captain J D Melanis a Board of Control member will be placed on the sting at the next meeting.
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Solomon
R McLaurin
Board of Control
Penkin
J. D. Melanis
Sting
Admiral Schley's Knoxville Arrival Sparks City Cheers
Admiral and Mrs Schley drew a huge crowd as their east Tennessee trip rolled through Cleveland Athens Sweetwater Lenoir City and Knoxville. Thousands crowded the station while a Fourth Regiment band escorted them to the Imperial Hotel for a reception and brief speech promising more handshakes tomorrow.
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Focal Entertainment
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University of Tennesset
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Chamber of Commerce
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Admiral Dewey
Sehley
Supreme court voids Shelby County court house move
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled the 1893 act moving Shelby County court house from Columbiana to Calera unconstitutional and void, with Justices Haralson and Tyson dissenting. The new constitution repeals the act and costs are placed on Calera residents.
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Court House
Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court Today
Haralson
Tyson
Shelby County
Columbiana
Calera
Wallace Announces for Senate in Alabama
Huntsville report states John H. Wallace Jr. announces candidacy for the state senate after two terms in the Madison County lower house. No Democratic opposition in sight and he plans to back Senator B. W. Pettus for reelection to the U S Senate.
Good Roads in Old Dominion Public Boulevard Plan Advances
Charlottesville February 4 The Jefferson Mercaring Road Association formed to build a 2 mile public boulevard between Charlottesville and Monticello. Project linked with Good Roads tour. work to begin when the southbound train arrives in March. Executive committee includes General Fitzhugh Lee Colonel H F Carter and C P Shaw. Estimated cost 20000 with 1209 from city and 1209 from the county. remaining via popular subscription.
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Charlottesville
Albemsine County
Jefferson Meracring Road Association
Monticello
Cesocration
Fitzhugh Lee
H. F. Carter
University of Virginia
C. P. Shaw
United States Navy
County Board of Supervisors
Presbyterians In Session in Chattanooga Committee Named
A committee appointed by the last General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church is in session in Chattanooga Tennessee. Based in Atlanta Charleston St. Joseph Rapahine Greensboro Nashville and other cities the group reviews home missions church erection evangelical work and fundraising plans to improve methods. Members include Dr S S Morris Dr Alex Sprunt Dr W R Dobyns Dr A H Hamilton Dr E E Gillespie Dr W M Anderson Dr T H Rice Dr T G Anderson Dr S G Miller Dr O Spencer Prof J R Debyns and Judge S F Green.
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General Assembly
Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Presbyterian Church
S S. Morris
Atlanta
Alex Sprunt
O. Spencer
Louisville, Ky
J. R. Debyns
Jackson, Miss
S&f. Green
Port Worth
Tex
Address by Chairman Braxton at the Virginia constitutional convention
Chairman Braxton of the committee on corporations spoke at length during the Virginia constitutional convention. He summarized the corporation committee’s work and described a proposed corporation commission to represent both government and corporations, detailing regulation methods and concerns about chartered rights.
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Braxton
Richmond
Committee On Corporations
Corporation Committee
National Conference of Women Suffragists Adjournes in Charleston
The national conference of women suffragists, which began in Charleston yesterday, closed tonight. Addresses were given by Carrie Chapman Catt as President, Miss Helen Morris Lewis of North Carolina, and Mrs. Maria T. Prentiss of Charleston. Attendance grew as the meetings continued and Prentiss spoke publicly for woman suffrage, notable as the widow of a local prominent Protestant Episcopal minister.
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Charleston
D. C
National Conference Oif
Carrie Chapman Catt
Helen Morris Lewis
North Carolina
Maria T. Prentiss
Miss Lewis
Dowie Pays To Leave Court In Zion Lace suit
In Chicago on February 4 the Dowie Stephenson case sought a receiver dissolution as parties settled out of court. Judge Tuley dismissed the suit and named Elmer Washburn as receiver no longer, with Stephenson’s claim around 250 thousand dollars. Dowie’s counsel said the decision clears Dr Dowle of fraud charges while acknowledging debt to Stephenson.
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Chicago
Dowie-Stephenson
Zion Lace Industries
Tulvy
Elmer Washburn
Hhesh Sices
Samuel Stephenson
Packard
John Alexander Dowle
Tuley
Dr. Dowle
Stephenson
Nine Year Old Violin Virtuoso Delights Carnegie Hall
New York reports a nine year old named Florizel, youngest violin prodigy, performing Mozart Vieuxtemps Wienawski Paganini and Bach at Carnegie Hall. Critics and students marvel at his broad conception and remarkable technique in Welnawaski pieces.
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New York
Florizel
Carnegie Hall
Tis
Mozart
Vieuxtemps
Wienawaski
Peganini
Bach
Welnawaski
Pensacola Mardi Gras Opens With Coronation Queen Daisy Hayer
Pensacola Florida February 4 The Mardi Gras carnival season opens with the coronation at the opera house of Miss Daisy Hayer chosen queen of the floral parade by popular vote. Maids of honor are Celestine Brent Mollie Brent Isabel Quirn Annie Baars Leah Chafin Elise Chipley An arranged musical program and decorated stage marked the event. The floral parade is set for tomorrow afternoon and a street fair begins tomorrow and runs until Mardi Gras day with many attractions present.
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Pensacola
Fla
Opera House
Daisy Hayer
Celestine Brent
Mollie Brent
Isabel Quirn
Annie Baars
Leah Chafin
Elise Chipley
One Way to Get a Railroad Charter Filed in Maryland
A Maryland house bill would charter the Baltimore Pittsburgh and Western to parallel the Western Maryland line from Baltimore to near Louisville. Promoters admit the aim is to purchase the Western Maryland if affordable, otherwise to build the new road. Corporator Herbert S Grant of Asheville, NC is among the investors.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Maryland House of Delegates
Baltimore, Pittsburg and Western
Herbert S Grant
Asheville, N. CG
Shot lover and daughter in jealous act in Havana
Jealousy led Mrs Robinson McGool to shoot Joseph Lewis and her 16 year old daughter in Havana Alabama on February 4. She then killed herself with a rifle shot. A letter confessed love for Lewis and requested burial of the three bodies in Peoria where a burial lot awaited. The intended victims survived.
Toole Attacks Northern Securities as New Salvation Company
Helena February 4 The fifth annual meeting of the Pacific Northwest Wool Growers Association opens with delegates from Oregon Washington Idaho Montana Utah and Wyoming. Governor Toole greets the gathering and derides the Northern Securities Company as a new salvation company claiming the plan promises to merge rail lines under one management to cut freight and passenger rates. He notes projected wholesale reductions for January 1 have not yet materialized in Montana due to wind or other influences.
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New Salvation Company
Helena
Mont
Pacific Northwest Wool Growers’ Association
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Utah
Wyoming
Toole
Northern Securities Company
Ella Depew Fatally Shot Near Klondike Hotel
Ella Depew was fatally shot in front of the Klondike hotel in Omaha Nebraska. Reed Yate of South Omaha, bonded on a robbery charge, stabbed her after she refused to testify against fellow inmates. He remains in custody awaiting court proceedings.
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Felking
Omaha
Nebr
Reed Yate
South Omaha
Probai
Klondike
Yates
Trimates
Brother saves brother from burning home fire
Hopkinsville Kentucky February 4 dawn fire destroyed the residence of Mrs Annie Coffer. The family fled barefoot and in night clothes into the snow as the roof collapsed. Sink Coffer aged 20 lay stunned and unable to move, his brother hurled him through a window to save his life.
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Hopkinsville
Annie Coffer
Sink Coffer
G. Windew
Waterbury fire losses cut. salvor gains reduce total
A tentative Waterbury fire loss estimate drops to about 1.5 million after salvage deductions. Reports caution on exposure related illnesses. Chevalier Victor Zeggila of Florence named world’s fair commissioner to Italy for the Louisiana Purchases Exposition. Warnings of violence persist as shootings in Longworth street claim two men, Hall at large. Ottawa man Parker faces federal fraud charges for large-scale mall fraud. Train fatalities claim Lehigh Gap victims Heiler and Deitrich. Telecommunication links vow to extend near statewide telegraph to Wades and Tega City by July. Indians face grass famine as Creek allotment cases move through Muskogee prison. Pittsburg Masters end towboat strike. Cleveland hosts Building Laborers union convention. Madrid debates compulsory military training in Senate.
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Chevalier Victor Zeggila
Florence
Italy
St. Louis
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