Militia Deployed as Cairo Mob Clashes Over Negro Suspect
In Cairo on February 17 to 18 a mob of about 200 armed yards attacked the jail where a negro, identified as Joan Pratt, was held for purse snatching. Sheriff Nellis swore in 20 deputies and militia was ordered. several mob members were shot as guard and mob fought near the jail. Governor Deneen requested more troops as violence spread.
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Cairo
Nedley
Joan Pratt
Yancops
Denees Springfield
Deneen
State “Militia
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Catro
Purser
Lep
Nellis
Anu
Toca Mititta Company
Nelle
John Pratt
Govenor Deneren
Blizzard Toll Weaves Through Atlanta Region
A severe winter storm rages across Atlanta and the Southeast with rain changing to sleet, high winds, and brutal cold. Forecasts warn of record lows near 26 to 20 degrees, with heavy snow and ice likely and a storm path extending from Texas to the Northwest.
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Atlanta
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Montang
Idaho
Ghattandoga
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce presses for Maddox reelection
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce directors adopted a resolution urging Mayor Robert F Maddox to run again, citing bond election success and the need to manage $2,000,000 in taxpayer funds. Citizens flooded mayoral offices with support while Maddox reiterated his stance against a second term, prompting public debate and plans for a possible Maddox march or rally.
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Ufvarneon
Board of Diréctors
Robert F. Maddox
Sterling Business
Dan Cpt
Suil Elam
Chamber
Ang Br
Atlanta
Maddox
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Allanta
American Nasional Bank
Maddox Marching Club
Gambling In Cotton Prohibition Proposed In Georgia Farm Fight
Georgia farmer M L Johnson of Caan Station and Farmers Union member urges a report on agriculture to ban gambling on farm products. He argues moral and economic need amid a hearing on cotton exchange gambling. Local details mention Bartow County and state figures.
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Washington
M.L. Johnson
Caan Station
Georgia Farmer Land
Farmers Union Ani Ja
Bartow
Harry M
Vtionta
du Hin
Philadelphia
New
Calhoun Favored in Attorney Path Hoke Case
The report notes Calhoun favored by attorney Path Hoke with mentions of Sam P. Layter today and a Galhoun spelling variant.
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Pat
Calhoun
Path Hoke
Sam P
Fort Motte Drawbridge Tragedy Claims Longtime Watchman
Thomas Jefferson, an 80 year night watchman for the Southern Railway, died at Fort Motte South Carolina while saving a passenger train. He signaled No. 16 to avoid a plunge into the Congaree River but fell into the bridge machinery and was crushed. The Columbia steamer Kleamer City arrived at 6:30 and the draw was opened to let it pass.
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Fort Motte
S. C
Thomas Jefferson
Southern Railway
Congaree River Bridge
Ian
Columbia
Welock
Ufe
Committee to Probe High Cost of Living
Washington February 17 Vice President Sherman names a direct committee to investigate rising living costs. Lodge chairman and senators Gallinger McCumber Smoot Crawford Simmons and Clark of Arkansas lead the panel. Hearings seem unlikely soon as Lodge plans to summon executive department experts to aid a thorough probe of the wide scope approved by the finance resolution.
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Washington
Sherman
Thal
Senators Lodge
Gallinger
McCumber
Smoot
Crawford
Simmons and Clark
Arkansas
Lodge
Finance Committee
Attack on Cannon Dies Stirred House
Representative Dies of Texas delivered a stirring speech in the House denouncing Cannonism and urging tighter immigration laws. He argued Republicans should form the majority of committees and questioned democrat influence, reflecting constituents’ desire for stronger national leadership.
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Washington
Dies
Texas
Cannon
House of Repfs
Diés
Night Riders Battle Ends as Government Moves In
Government action halts activities of the Night Riders amid a tense clash. Authorities claim disruption of illegal operations while riders vow resistance as night patrols intensify. Local officials warn of further enforcement.
Indicted men accused of restraining trade in Kentucky
Cincinnati February 1. A federal grand jury at Covington Ky returned indictments against 12 men from Grant county Ky for conspiracy to restrain trade. John S Steers a Kentucky legislator is named among the defendants who allegedly pressured a tobacco grower to ship to Kentucky buyers only. The cases hinge on interstate commerce and involve Night Riders who threatened a station agent near Dry Ridge. The group includes Perry Simpson A C Webb Jerry Carter Hugh Lee Conrad Fred O Conrad R Lee Conrad John W Callender John Caldwell William Mottingan Marion Bennett and Isaac Newton Conrad.
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Cincinnati
United States
Covington
Dry Ridge
John S. Steers
WT. Ogborne
Dry Ride
Kentucky
Lot
John 'S. Steers
Perry Simpson
A. C. Webb
Jerry §. Carter
Hugh Lee Conrad
Fred 'O Conrad
R. Lee Conrad
John W. Callender
John Caldwell
Wilam Mottigan
Marion Bennett
Isaac Newton Conrad
Grant County
Washington
Department of Justice
Burley Tobacco Society
Paxton Alleges Hyde Murder Plot Over Typhoid Case
Kansas City February 17 Joan G Paxton files in Independence Mo circuit court an answer accusing Dr B C Hyde of bad faith to obtain evidence. He alleges Hyde sought proof Paxton murdered Thomas H Strope and Chrisman Swope by poison and that typhoid fever was transmitted to Swope family members. Paxton also claims Hyde sought communications from Dr Ludwig Hektoen. The court overruled Hyde's motion after arguments.
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Kansas City
Joan G. Paxton
Independence
B. C. Hyde
Paxton
Thomas H. Strope
Chrisman Swope
Margaret Swope
Swope
Dr. Hyde
Mr. Paxton
Hyde
Ludwig Hektoen
Chicago
Saaee
Alarm for Senator Tillman as illness raises fears
Washington February 17 Special reports Senator Tillman 63 is confined to his apartment following a sudden attack on the Senate wing. Close friends fear brain involvement as arterial hardening may be the cause. Family troubles and a recent court decision regarding his granddaughter’s estate add strain to his condition.
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Tilman
Senate
Hin
Bia
trowBlas
Jand
South Carolina Courte
Eadibdy
Senator Davis Attacks Rockefeller in Arkansas Oil Bill Debate
Washington February 17 Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas denounced John D Rockefeller and the Standard Oil Company during a debate on a bill to authorize an oil and gas pipeline across public lands in Arkansas. He claimed the measure violated state anti trust laws and urged that Rockefeller be incinerated in flames, pledging a negative vote on the bill.
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Washington
Jeff Davis
Arkansas
Senate
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Arkensole
Gwen
Standard Company
Owen
Davis
Rockefeller
Satdy
Oklahoma
CID
Darly
Prairie Creek Company
Standard ON Company
Standard @ll Company
Jand
Congress
Ojele Boma
Heskel
Standard ‘Oil Company
Glaad
John DD. Rockefeller
Weather report fragment with temperatures and rainfall
A fragmented weather note lists low and high temperatures and mean temperature values with several unclear digits. It also records rainfall in 24 hours and a deficiency since January 1, noting an amount of 1.93 inches.
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Tacat Heport
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