Raleigh Keens Skinner Killing Shocks NC
Raleigh N C February 22 Special Ludlow Skinner was killed yesterday by Ernest Haywood in a case that sparked wide sympathy and debate. Eyewitnesses place Haywood in the office and claim Skinner was shot as he crossed the street after leaving the post office. Haywood may seek habeas corpus to prove self defense amid sensational reports of the incident and ensuing investigations.
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Raleigh
N. Y
Ludlow Skinner
Ernest Haywood
North Carolina
Preston L. Bridges
Wilmington
Alfred ‘W. Haywood
Haw River
Tinywood
Thomas E. Skinner
Skinner
Ben
Christ Episcopal Church
John EH. Wing
Columbus
Ohio
Haywood
Constitution
Possertive
Frien
Haywod
Child Falls Into Coke Oven In Connellsville
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on February 22 11 year old Mary Kahland met a horrible death after sliding down a hill and tumbling into a coke oven. Workers pulled the girl from the oven but she was burned beyond recovery in the fiery incident.
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Connellsville
Mary Kahland
Heroic Policeman Saves Five From Fire on First Avenue
New York men and women were burned in a First Avenue fire started by a lamp overturning during an all night party. Police dragged five unconscious Lenox family members to safety down a fire escape, including 12 year old Lizzie Lenox who was hospitalized.
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New York
First Avenue
Lizzie Lennox
Bellevue Hospital
Lenox
Northen Again Heads Georgia Y M C A State Body
Ex Governor W J Northen is reelected president of the Georgia Young Men's Christian Association at the Racine banquet opening the convention in Columbus Ga. Officers include R J Davant and O C Bullock as vice presidents, with E S McFadden secretary and assistants from Emory, Gordon Institute, A and M College. Pulpits statewide feature Y M C A speakers, with a large attendance and fine programs. Augustus Nash of Cleveland spoke on happiness. the program lists morning and evening sessions and upcoming events. The convention is expected to be a major success.
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Columbus
W. J. Northen
Georgia Young Men's Christian Association
Racine
R. J. Davant
Savannah
O. C. Bullock
E., S. McFadden
Macon
A. W. Rees
Emory College
Oxford
MW. L. Covingto
Gordon Institute
Barnesville
First Baptist
Atlanta
St. Luke
H. C. Williams
Richmond
Opera House
Augustus Nash
Cleveland
Ohio
McFadden
First Baptist Church
H. M. Johnson
W. B. Miller
New York
Army and Navy Department
Three Children and Negro Drown Near Tallahassee
Four drowned victims in a southern Tallahassee pond accident include Jefferson Johnson and his three children, two girls ages unspecified and a 3 weeks old boy, plus a negro attendant Jerry Austin. Driver Dock Rollins barely escaped as carriage and horses sank in Orchard pond after losing the road on return from Johnsons logging camp. One child still missing. Johnson and Rollins reportedly had been drinking.
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Tallahassee
Jefferson Johnson
Jerry Austin
Johnson
Dock Rollins
Mitchell County
Georgia
Coultry
Orchard Pond
TdUahasses
Dt Ig
Orphans Give Entertaining Show at Macon Academy
The Georgia Industrial Home orphans performed at the Academy of Music in Macon on February 22. A brass band, drum corps, prayers, and a sermon by Dr. Hatcher highlighted the program. Superintendent Mumford received praise for leadership as the audience, including city notables, enjoyed the lively display by boys and girls from eight to sixteen.
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Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Academy of Music
Spors
Ait
Dr. Hatcher
Richmond
Hatcher
South
Georgia
Mumford
Columbus News Notes and Local Deaths
A column notes visitors arriving for a city association event and a new marble M C A building under construction. Obituary reports B F Marcrum, longtime steamboat pilot, and Moses Simons, a notable Columbus Jewish businessman, with survivors listed. A Central railway freight train wreck near Parkdale, Alabama derailed five cars carrying meat. no injuries, track repaired and schedules normalized.
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Central
Central Railway
Parkdale
Ala
Birmingham
Columbus
Macon poised to host Georgia state shoot says leaders
Macon officials led by Mayor Smith and Governor Terrell discussed securing the state shoot for Macon with Col Altmayer and Captain Haselhu yatz amid strong local support. Col Huguenin called Macon the central city, noting easy rail access and a favorable rate for Third Georgia troops, and urging a statewide gathering during the October fair.
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B. C. Bruffey
Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Spental
Smith
Altmayer
Haselhuyat
Bacon “Volunteers
Terrsil
Terrell Durrh Hivere
Poe
Georgia
Hansest Point
Verrell
Lkely
Meldum
Fort Screven
Tybee
Camp Northern
Griffin
Atlanta
Milgery Advisory Board
Huguenin
Savanah
Madcon
Thira Geortta
Huguet
Georgia. Baptist Convention
Sampey
Louisville Theological Seminary
Mulberry Street
Spilman
Nashville
Second Baptist
Willingham
Richmond
Hatcher
Macon’ Baptist Church
Florida Slate Ambitions in State Government Shakeup
Tallahassee February 22 Special The Florida legislature of 1903 appears settled in leadership with Senator Frank Adams likely senate president and Cromwell Gibbons likely house speaker both facing minor opposition. Davis Browne bid for governor intensifies a statewide primary battle while the railroad commission prepares to resist freight rate cuts at a Tuesday meeting. James B. Whitfield to vacate treasurer post with William V. Knott set to assume duties Monday morning.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Senate
Frank’. Adams
Hamilton County
Cromwell Gibbons
Jacksonville
Duval County
Adams
J. 8. Chi
Putnam County
Gibbons
John W. Watson
Osceola
House
cMeers
T. J. Appleyard
Willam Forsyth Bynum
Davis
Robert W. Davis
Palatka
Jennings
United States
W. D. Bloxham
Colonel Davis
Florida
Groud
Jefferson B. Browne
Key West
Road Commission
Browne
Bol Davis
Jeff Browne
Commission
Ilfadinge
Seaboard Air Line
Atlantic Coast Line
Gloulsville
Nashville
Georgia Southern
Whitfield
Attorney General’s Office
Attack on power house by mob in South Bend
About 150 men attacked the Indiana Railway power house in South Bend on February 22 injuring watchman Deitrich who was thrown through a window. G. Ae Ovitt and M. L. Lester were battered by bricks stones and clubs. Police arrived in time to arrest several conspirators and rioters. Property damage was noted.
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South Bend
Isa
Indiana Railway Company
Deitrich
G. Ae Ovitt
M. L. Lester
Ohio River width between Paducah and Evansville reported
Between Paducah Kentucky and Evansville Indiana the Ohio River is about fifteen miles wide as it rises slowly. By nine o'clock the gauge read 40.8 feet and observers feared it would crest and stand into Tuesday morning. River noted as unusually wide in several stretches from Evansville to Paducah with high water.
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Paducah
Evansville
Ind
Pagueah
Ohio River
Food relief reaches trains buried by heavy snow at St Johns
Snowbound trains near St Johns Newfoundland receive relief rations as relief crews reach the interiors. The nearest train was freed and began returning toward St Johns while a relief convoy pushes forward to clear tracks and free two more eastbound trains. The timing remains uncertain due to deep drifts.
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St. Johns
N. F
St.John
King Carnival Reigns in Paris
Paris February 2. Despite threatening weather Parisians celebrated the carnival opening with a bustling procession through main boulevards. Grotesque groups on topics such as the Moulin Rouge interment drew attention after the prefect barred a Humbert family display. After dark, boulevards remained crowded with masqueraders and confetti battles.
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Paris
Humbert
YARN PRICES HELD UP TO SOUTHERN SCHEDULE
Spartanburg S C February 22 A surprising scene in yarn markets as southern mill yarn prices rise toward the Charlotte schedule adopted by spinners. Commission men report sales at market rates while spinners claim success of their fixed schedule with forties selling at 24 to 35 cents versus 27 cents in the schedule. Most yarns align with the Charlotte figures though some heavy yarns move at market levels. Cloth mills report ample contracts and some refuse new orders due to slow production capacity.
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Spartanburg
S. T
Charlotte
Congress Admits Bowling Delegates Arrive in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis February 22 delegates to the American Bowling Congress arrive by train, with about fifteen hundred visitors expected. Louisville Cleveland and Milwaukee reps lobby for next national congress while Chicago and New York also arrive. Mayor Bookwalter and a 200 member reception committee greet guests. Leaders hint at a constitutional change to base representation on states and a compromise on loaded balls potentially allowing them up to 12 pounds.
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Congress
Indianapolis
Ind
American Bowling Congress
Louisville
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Chicago
New York
Bockwalter
Bookwalter
Taggart
Grainger
Rose
Bookwatter
American Flag Flies in Rome on Washington Birthday
Rome note: springlike weather. American homes display flags. Washington's birthday receptions held informally at the U S embassy with about 600 Americans present including Dr Nevin and Monsignor Farrelly. Dinners at the American college honored the day and President Roosevelt. Mexico City reports West Point's birthday not formally observed by Americans there.
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Rome
Washington
Tni
Episcopal Church
Willem Burt
Europe
Burke
St. Joesph
Monsignor Farrelly
American College
Robert #¢ ton
Apostolic
Thiman
West Point
Anddta Choate
Allison Armour
New York
Seymour
Lady Blane
Henry Blake
Bétton
Legation
United States
Roosevelt
Nevin
Loyal Legion
Mexico
Mexico City
Westialston
Pope Feasts Poor of Rome in Vatican Dinner
Rome February 22 Pope Leo held a read day for Rome’s poor with a thousand guests at a Vatican Belvedere court dinner in honor of the pontiff. Nun scribes wrote the menu on table cards while Swift Guards in bright uniforms stood watch as bands played. The menu featured wine dessert and celebratory cheers rang of Long live Pope Leo. The pope wished to bless the gathering personally but doctors advised restraint to preserve strength for upcoming functions.
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Rome
Belvidere Court
Vatican
Pope Leo
St Paul Road Reaches 20 Percent Wage Agreement
The Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Tall Ted road settles with its conductorismed trainmen in the twin cities after negotiations since January 1. Key gains include substantial wage increases with some workers securing up to a 3 percent raise, ending the dispute over a 20 percent wage rise.
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St. Paul
Chicago St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Twin Cities
These Books Are Free and Other Miscellany
Fragmented reader note lists assorted book titles and authors, with mentions of Wiley and various medical topics. It suggests free access or distribution of works, referencing ailments like bladder issues and general health topics.
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Wilkes
Lexington
Zachariah
Summons
George Wilkes
Wilkes Lodge
Northen
Reelecte
First Presbyterian
C. L. Gates
B. Stubbs
Broad Street
H. Folgar Fry
Trinity
Rose Hill
J. V. Read
J. P. Jackson
New Orleans
E. S. McFadden
East Highlands
Edwin Hil
Augusta
Augustus Mash
H. Omond
Chamberlain
Mitchell ‘County
Marcrum
B. F. Marcrum
Lower Broad Street
Chattahooches River
Chattahoochees Navigation
Moses Simon
Moses Simons
Fourth Avenue
Messrs
Max, Laula
Hammond Simons
M. Hangman
Simons
Ter- Tell
Green
William J. Green
W. H. Reynolda
Vineville Avenue
Rose Hill Cemetery
Alexander
Kingston
Jamaica
Topeka
Sterday
Victoria Buise
Browne—Railroad Commission
Power House
Fiat
Essig Bros
Ponutar Clothiers
Whitehall Street
Mane Ny M. & CG. Taylor CO
Philadelph
Philadelphia
Cumberland
Cluetts
Cluett, Peabody & Co
Eine Ek Wiley
M Vigor
Hes
Insn
Igor
Eson
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