University of the South Denies Anonymous Threats Hoax
Sewanee Tennessee February 16. University officials deny rumors that Chancellor Wiggins and faculty left over anonymous notes from mountaineers warning of death. They say the campus is on its own 10000 acre domain, students left for winter break, and the sensational dispatches were based on a hoax.
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City Grants Right of Way to Mobile and West Alabama
The Tuscaloosa board of mayor and aldermen granted a right of way through the city to the Mobile and West Alabama railroad. One dock was sold for a railway station. Judge Austin of the railroad attended and said work could start in twelve months. Bonds will be placed in Chicago, building a trunk line from Mobile to Chicago with connections to Florence, Nashville, and beyond, linking to the gulf and Great Lakes. The route will aid southern freight access for Chicago merchants.
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More "Queer" Makers Found In Birmingham Counterfeit Gang
Birmingham police uncover a new ring of counterfeiters led by an old man with Ernst Matthews, 10, among eleven youths forming a miniature mint near the north Birmingham furnace. They produced lead and pewter silver quarters from crude molds and passed some coins to local merchants. Secret service agents continue investigations with more arrests anticipated.
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Thirteen Men Sentenced for Murder of Jack Osborne
Bristol Virginia February 14 Thirteen young men convicted for the murder of Jack Osborne in Russell county Virginia last Christmas and sentenced to the penitentiary King John Wilson and Thomas Rhea brothers received eighteen years each Charles and SBan Ball brothers eighteen years each Walter and Joseph Fess brothers sixteen years each James Green and Thomas Ball brothers five years each James Puckett five years John Henry Hess brother of Walter and Joseph Hess one year
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Russell County
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Nebraska Lumbermen visit Galveston for oyster roast
About 200 members of the Nebraska Lumbermen's Association arrived by a five Pullman special from Lincoln Nebr for a six hour Houston stay. They attended an oyster roast on the island this afternoon before departing tomorrow afternoon.
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Forgery Case Tracks Dr. D. M. Clay to Sanford
Macon reports Marshal C. M. Hand of Sanford Florida detains Dr. D. M. Clay on forgery charges. Clay allegedly passed a forged 153 check to the marshal by posing as a personal friend’s signer, then escaped. Hand followed Clay to Palatka and coordinated with Conductor Sims to capture him aboard a Georgia Southern and Florida train. Clay’s wife and son remain in Macon and may join him in Sanford soon.
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Orlando
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Dr. Clay
Marshal Hand
Georgia Southern
Florida
Fire visits Memphis Clothing Store in Monroe Street building
Fire swept the third floor of the Memphis Clothing Company at 16 Monroe Street, causing about 40000 in stock losses across the firm and neighboring D Canale Co Wolk and Friedman stores. The blaze was controlled after noon with water damage the main issue. origin unknown. Insurance likely to cover the loss.
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Tenn
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Young Girl Elsie Wilson Ends Life in D C House
In Washington on February 16 Elsie Wilson also known as Elsie Russell, 19, living in the red light district, died by a self inflicted bullet to the heart after a prior suicide attempt in police court a month ago. She had been using morphine recently and her past remains largely unknown though there is an unverified tale of marriage cruelty and desertion.
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Elsie Wilson
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Snow Clings as Heavy Snowfall Hits Several Cities
Snowfall in Raleigh and Elberton brings deep accumulations amid a record cold winter. In Raleigh the depth reaches about 14 inches with dry ground nearby, aiding small grain crops after a harsh season. Elberton reports é inch snow, the heaviest in years, while Charlotte records 16 inches and disrupted rail schedules.
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Additions To North Carolina Colleges
Contracts awarded by the State Agricultural and Mechanical College building committee for two new brick halls. Watauga hall will cost 12,000, replace a burned building, two stories and basement with 60 rooms for 120 students and an armory in the basement. Pullen Memorial hall costs 16,000 with three stories housing a 500 seat mess hall, library and recitation rooms, and a 1,000 seat chapel auditorium.
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Death of Edward McFarland in Chicago
Edward McFarland a leading Hawaii resident and Royal Hawaiian hotel proprietor died in Chicago at the Auditorium hotel from acute pneumonia. He was married two weeks after to Miss Florence Ballinger of San Francisco.
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Oil Exploration Firms Form in Mexico Valley
Mexico City February 16. New companies for oil land exploration are being organized in the valley. Boring operations continue, but strikes have not yet occurred. The field shows ongoing activity amid uncertain results.
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Likely Supreme Court fight over bankruptcy jurisdiction
John R. L. Smith, attorney for creditors in the Macon Sash Door and Lumber case, plans to appeal to the U S Supreme Court challenging the U S bankruptcy court's absolute jurisdiction as ruled by Judge Speer. The circuit court of appeals decision has drawn wide attention and will test whether state courts or federal bankruptcy power governs disputes arising in bankruptcy.
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Fudge Speer
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Deaths of Augusta Women Marked By Notable Figures
Augusta and other Georgia cities report multiple death notices. Mrs C V Verdery of Augusta dies at eighty, mother to Eugene F Verdery and James P Verdery, with two daughters Adele and Bessie. In Athens Walter H Lowe, a journalist, dies aged unknown, funeral in Columbia. In Rome Mrs J B Carver dies. in Griffin W O Dinkiens, a Confederate veteran, dies after moving from Macon, with three daughters among survivors.
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Macon
Spalding Camp
North Carolina land sold to Philadelphia capitalists
Papers filed in Lenoir on February 16 show the Caldwell Land and Lumber Company property transferring to George Shakspeare, trustee, on a $517,517 deal. The tract includes a large mill, about 40,000 acres of timber lands in Caldwell County, and the Caldwell and Northern railway extending to Collettaville, with ownership attributed to several Philadelphia capitalists.
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Philadelphia
Want His Sentence Commuted Ruwiegh induces clemency request
Attorneys urge Governor Sycock to commute the death sentence of John Henry Rose of Wilson county to life imprisonment. Rose confesses to killing Thoras Farmer, claiming Farmer's threats and friends’ statements spurred the act. Improvement in Sheffield shows rail shipments up in January 1902, with 1000 Southern Railway cars and 700 Louisville and Nashville cars, totaling 2000 cars.
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Shops to Reopen With Smaller Force in Indiana
Cincinnati reports the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway shops at Washington Indiana will reopen this week after a three week shutdown caused by the discharge of about thirty workers for whom work was claimed to be unavailable. No concessions were made to the men.
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Florence Burns Remanded for Further Investigation in Brooks Death
Florence Burns, 19, arrested in New York on suspicion she knows something about the death of Waiter Brooks, was arraigned in Center Street court and remanded to the Tombs for further inquiry. She remains silent and remains in custody.
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West Point Shooting Over Cigarettes Ends Without Injuries
In West Point Georgia at 10 PM ten shots rang out near A Palmisano’s fruit stand opposite the Bank of West Point. Cal Lambert and proprietor A Palmisano exchanged gunfire over cigarette trade. lambert fled unharmed. A bystander was struck in the face by a stray bullet. In Athens Georgia Judge Sylvester M Herrington suffered a stroke at his Milledge Avenue home.
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Elberton Seeks Fire Protection Plan
Elberton Ga February 16 Special An effort to inaugurate a city water works system for fire protection along the business portions. Proposal to use the public spring already fitted for water supply. Likely implementation given recent heavy fire losses.
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Hobson Was Leading Orator At Maine Anniversary
Services in New Britain on February 16 marked the anniversary of the Maine explosion in Havana harbor with Captain Richmond P. Hobson as principal speaker. He urged the United States to act as world peace arbiter and to prevent wars between nations.
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German Outdoor Life at Berlin Beer Gardens Described
The Chicago Record-Herald reports families gathering in Berlin beer gardens amid music from two bands, with women knitting and mothers sewing. Seven acres host amusements, animals, and outdoor meals as daily social life centers on parks and zoological gardens.
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Autos replacing horses in New York streets urged
In the New York Tribune an editorial argues that auto trucks drays and delivery wagons will supplant horse drawn conveyances as electric lines expand. It predicts a need for many trained auto drivers while noting horses remain for recreation, and lists the shift as inevitable though with more runovers. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a joke about a female partner eloping with a customer, referencing an attractive mug.
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The Theft of Bride Hay Bring Woe in North Carolina
Thomas Drake, a cotton mill worker from Albemarle, secretly married Lily Mullis after parental opposition. The marriage followed a disputed loan of 32 and a forged license, with the girl allegedly under 18. Drake now faces a perjury warrant as the parents denounce the union.
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Arrivals at Jekyl Island Georgia February 16
The yacht Onward with Edward Bell Mrs Bell and Dr Clarke arrived in Brunswick. They will anchor and visit Jekyl for a week after coming from Mayport. George Bleistein and party of six from The Buffalo Courier have arrived and will stay at the club cottage. DeWitt Clinton, daughter of ex Governor Clinton of New York, is visiting. Mrs Marquand Bacon of New York has arrived for a few weeks. she is the wife of J Pierpont Morgan's partner.
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Politics in Elberton Georgia Heats Up for County Posts
Elberton Ga February 16 Special politics in this county have begun to boil with several candidates for county offices. The treasurer’s race appears most coveted and many offices may see multiple entrants. It is believed L H O Martin W B Adams J H Thornton and P M Howes will vie for seats. Captain Howes may face little opposition while others seek the other county post. Schleys To Visit New York Admiral and Mrs Schley plan a brief New York visit after leaving Washington February 16.
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Names and Firms Listed in Post Office Notices
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and business names including WP Lovett, Joan Lee, DP Tewnenory, John W Linder, Mr and Mrs J 1, Montgomery J G Mann, Jas McCloskey, D McCarthy, Gus Mitchell, Austin L Mahattes, and many others. Following are corporate names and agencies such as Baker & Bosham Of Lumber Co, Planter Automatic Acc Co, Wilcox Gibbs Sewing Med Co, So Lithograpt Co, Cov The Stoubs Farm, International Lib Co, and local offices. The fragment ends with instructions for mail delivery addressed to street and number, signed by Postmaster W. It SMYTH and Superintendent G. K. MADDOX.
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Southern Railway Train Schedule Snippet
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