Market Association Unearthed in Charlotte Negro Community
In Charlotte on February 17 Recorder Shannonhouse exposed a secret society among local black offenders rivaling the Italian Mafia. Named the Market Association, its members allegedly vow not to testify against each other. An unwilling member initiated by a ride across the greased floor of the Negro market sparked charges in recorder’s court. fifteen Negroes await trial as officers report difficulty convicting black witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Recorder Shannonhouse
Market Association
Recorder's Court
Shennonhouse
Funeral of Miss McWane Cremation in Charlotte
Funeral services for Miss Mamie McWane were held at St Peters Church in Charlotte after she died in a fire on Saturday morning. The service drew a large crowd despite heavy snow and the local telephone exchange was shut in tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Iharlotte
Mamie McWane
St. Peters Church
Secret Service Unveils Counterfeiting Method in Birmingham
Secret Service Agent McAdams reports discovery of negative photographic plates used to print counterfeit $20 bills. Plates found at W. R. Shyle's Talladega area photography shop, with six bills per print run. About 324,000 in counterfeit twenties seized from Shyle's valise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
Birmingham
Ala
McAdams
W. R. Shyle
Shule
Williams
Talladega
Shyle
Alabama voter registration begins with payment of poll tax
Registration of qualified voters starts in Alabama with three counties Jefferson Madison Winston opening books. About a dozen more to begin next Monday and most by March 10. Many Negroes and some white men barred for not paying poll tax. those who paid will seek registration certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Als
Alabama
Jefferson
Madison
Winston
Valuable Coal Land Sold Near Birmingham
Special report notes T H Aldrich, famed mine operator, disposed of 3000 to 4000 acres of coal lands below Bessemer near the Blue Creek. Sold for 190000 dollars. Purchaser unnamed. The lands rank among the most valuable in the mineral belt. Aldrich declines to provide further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
T. H. Aldrich
Bessemer
Aldrich
Post Office Fight in Charlotte Promises Revelations
In Charlotte February 17 a clash over the postmastership grows with Rev Dr A J McKelway accusing Postmaster Mullen of bibulous habits. Senator Pritchard backs Mullen while McKelway claims he cannot publish a letter opposing Mullen. Mullen vows to fight on as Republicans downplay the senate’s affirmation of his reappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
A. J. McKelway
Presbyterian Standard
First Presbyterian Church
Mullen
Pritchard
McKelway
Senate
Shot After Calling Twice in Dallas County Tragedy
Special Elmore Johnson, a negro, shot and fatally wounded Rufus Gilmer, another negro, near Berlin in Dallas county. The fight started over Johnson's wife leaving home for Gilmer's brother. Johnson fired twice, Gilmer died of stomach wounds. a large posse searches for Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas County
Selma
Ala
Elmore Johnson
Rufus Gilmer
Berlin
Johnson
Gilmer
Hls
Prince Henry to Tour Nashville in Brief Stop
Prince Henry will have a 15 minute stop in Nashville on his through trip. Officials say no formal welcome or official reception will be held due to the short duration, though a large crowd of sightseers is expected. Mayor Head notes it would be impractical to stage any city crediting display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Henry
Nashville
Tenn
Head
America
Gove
Razor Attack in Bibb County Ends in Slash
In Suttletown near Blocton Bibb County Alabama a man named John McSpadden attacked Tom Lyons by grabbing his head and slitting Lyons throat with a razor. Lyons lies in danger with his life despaired of. McSpadden was drinking near the county dispensary when the assault occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Suttletown
Blocton
Bibb County
Tom Lyons
John McSpadden
Lyons
McSpadden
IN SNOWS GRASP GIRL FINDS DEATH
Eliza Goodlet a 22 year old white girl was found dead Saturday morning two miles from Greers South Carolina after fleeing from her grandparents home barefoot and bareheaded. She had complained Friday and died in wintry weather with several inches of snow covering her body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
9. C
Eliza Goodlet
Greers
Raleigh Snow Storm Ends After Heavy Three Day Fall
Raleigh reports the major snowstorm ended at 6 this morning after three days and nights of snowfall. Total accumulation reached 19 inches, the heaviest since the weather bureau's founding, exceeding February's three year ago total by 18 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
W. C
Weather Bureau
Dewey declines a dinner with Prince Henry of Prussia
Palm Beach February 17 Admiral Dewey received an invitation from Imperial German Ambassador Holleben to dine with Prince Henry of Prussia on February 28. Dewey declined citing Mrs Dewey's illness and his inability to leave her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambasador
Palm Beach
Fla
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Holleben
Dewey
George Dewey
Navy
Ex President Cleveland Leads Duck Slaughter at Back Bay
Norfolk, February 17 Charles Keldel secretary of the Back Bay Gunning Club says ex President Grover Cleveland hunted with the party and helped bag 20 ducks and 30 geese on Friday. Weather rough at the club but duck shooting is excellent and Cleveland has improved since arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Charles Keldel
Washington
Back Bay
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Assets More Than Reported In Powell Bankruptcy
Opelika Alabama February 17 Special J H Powell a longtime local merchant recently bankrupt corrects earlier asset figures. A full inventory shows assets at 380 percent of liabilities totaling 11000, improving the financial position from the initial report of about 6000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opelika
Ala
J— J. H. Powell
Colored lecturer Flord speaks at First Colored Baptist Church
Silas Xavier Flord, Georgia's colored lecturer and author, pleads for mutual aid and local friendship at the First Colored Baptist church in LaGrange. He urges education, moral development, and industrial progress with southern white support, cautioning against outside interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange
Specia
Silas Xavier Flord
Georgia
First Colored Baptist Church
John Kelsey
Edmundson
Lindsar
Tuskegee
Ala
Work of Convention in Richmond Hall Progress Report
In Richmond on February 17 the constitutional convention resumed consideration of the committee's report. The convention moved into the hall of the Mechanics and made progress on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Mechanics
Mississippi Cotton Acreage Seen Hard to Gauge
Jackson Miss February 17 Special Farming plans for the next crop year will start in Mississippi within two weeks amid much guesswork on cotton acreage. Some predict a drop due to last season's short corn crop and feed shortages, though past forecasts have misfired. A large influx of corn and feedstuff from the north is noted as a potential influence on planting decisions. An editorial in a cotton planter's journal claims railroads have imported enough corn since the war to buy every acre in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Funeral of W. A. Ferguson Laid to Rest in Hawkinsville
Funeral services for W. A. Ferguson late Pulaski County treasurer were held at his home led by Rev. Dr. Simms. Masons gave honors in burial. Ferguson served as county treasurer for years and was highly regarded. Also noted: Mrs. Bessie Underwood of Sparta died after long illness. she was Presbyterian and survived by husband John Underwood and a son Henry Rogers. A separate item reports a Valentine Masquerade at Suwanee hotel in Cordele with many masked attendees and chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Mimt and Col. and Mrs. McKenazh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski County
Hawkinsville
W. A. Ferguson
Superior Court Room
Dr. Simms
Baptist Church
Ferguson
Masonic Order
B. W., Underwood
Sparta
Bessie Wiley Underwood
John Underwood
Henry Rogers
Presbyterian Church
Cordele
Suwanee Hotel
C. T. Whipple
Mae Laing
J. J. Heard
Ethel Hall
W. C. McKenzie
Jennie Blackwell
J.P. Lily
Mae Rooney
Bob Dixon
Cilia Lilly
J. W. Edwards
Edna Killian
EG Black
Jewell Paw
G. B. Morgan
R. 8
Davis
W. W. T. Stewart
Norman Thompson
Ome Shepard
E. L. Brown
Donald Hawes
Scott
J. M. Mimt
W. H. McKenazh
Anders Meachum Wedding in Northport Alabama
A small wedding was held yesterday afternoon at the bride’s parents’ home in Northport Alabama. The couple Mr John H Anders and Miss Lois Meachum were joined in marriage by Rev W L White in a simple ceremony witnessed by a few friends.
Good Work by the Natives Philippine Constabulary Tribute
Captain Henry T. Allen reports the Philippine constabulary, numbering 2,400, can govern provinces without troops. He notes only two desertions, costs of constables versus American soldiers, and concludes 15,000 Americans plus natives could garrison the archipelago in a year. He says pacification conditions are highly favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Allen
Philippine Constabulary
Washington
War Department
Henry T. Allen
Sixth Cavalry
Manila
Allen
Alba Bontae Union
Lepanto
Banguet
Neueva Viscaya
Bataan
Principe
Infanta
Philippine Archipelago
Dispensary War Over Georgia Referendum Reaches Rome
In Rome and Floyd county a fierce temperance battle centers on a proposed state dispensary. Opponents attack main advocate Hon Seaborn Wright while clergy split. Voter count shows about 4 200 registered tomorrow with 3 000 whites versus 1 200 Negroes, predicting a tight outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaborn Wright
Georgia
Wright
Floyd
Rome
Vandivere
Knowles
Tie
BY DYNAMITE AND TERROR It Is Alleged Irish Will Aid Cause
London February 18 The Paris correspondent of The Daily Chronicle believes there is some truth in the rumor that an Irish revolutionary committee has been started in Paris by an Irish American who has just returned from South Africa. He aims to aid the Boer cause with dynamite and terror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Daily Chronicle
Beieves
South Africa
Ladies Gun Club Formed in Virginia for Self Protection
A Ladies' Gun Club was organized at Vinton in Roanoke County to teach firearm use and self defense. Members are required to carry a pistol in public and learn its use, a response to several assault attempts. Mrs. Daniel Powell, of Vinton, reported a man grabbed her arm after she lit a hall match. a bystander’s scream deterred the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Vinton
Roanoke County
Daniel Powell
Insurance Company Loses In Morphine Case Norfolk Va
In Norfolk Virginia on February 17 a corporation court jury returned a verdict for the prosecution against Life Insurance Company of Virginia. The case held the company liable despite its defense that Miss Annie Messick's repeated morphine doses, prescribed by her physician, contributed to her death. A prior verdict had been set aside for insufficient evidence to justify the verdict.
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Norfolk
Annie Messick
Life Insurance Company of Virginia
Corporation Court
Ufe Insurance Company
Fire removes Dasher Lumber planer in Quitman Georgia
A fire in Quitman on February 17 destroyed the Dasher Lumber Company planer at Marchman on the South Georgia railway. Three box cars burned on the side track, one loaded with lumber, and the side track was ruined. Further details were unavailable.
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Planer
Quitman
Dasher Lumber Company
Marchman
South Georgia Railway
Plans for soldiers home near Montgomery
Camp Falkner Confederate Veterans, in a large meeting at Montgomery on February 17, began steps to build a Confederate home. Captain Jefferson Falkner, namesake of the camp, pledged four acres of land with extra as needed, near Montgomery, as committees were formed to advance the project. The home would be the first of its kind in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Falkner
Montgomery
Ala
Policeman Griffin Dies. Taylor Murder Charge Updated
Montgomery, Feb 17. Policeman Griffin died tonight after being shot by Police Captain W H Taylor on Friday night. The charge against Captain Taylor is changed to murder. Taylor pleads self defense, Griffin’s ante mortem statement differs from Taylor’s account, though an eyewitness supports Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Taylor
Montgomery
Ala
L. C. Crriffin
W. H. Taylor
Escaped Prisoners Recaptured Near Greenville
Greenville South Carolina February 17 Special Percy and Riskman Osteen escaped from Hendersonville North Carolina jail were arrested in the county and jailed in Greenville Ernest Drake is in town and expected to be captured tomorrow The trio are members of a seven man gang that fled Hendersonville jail two weeks earlier.
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Greenville
S. C
Percy
Riskman Osteen
Hendersonville
N. C
Ernest Drake
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Morlen
Eim
Mulien
Rum and
Razor
Snow
Said Goodby
Mattie Fuller
J. A. Fuller
Hancock
Mich
Cochran
Captain Fuller
Jacksonville
Indianapolis
New York
Loew
Uneeda Soscult
Lotton
California Fig Syrup Co
Alltspnia
Policeman Griffin
Gooop
Breap
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J E. Maddox
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