McNamee Loses Bid Amid Injunction Clash in Tallahassee
In Tallahassee on January 6, prominent lawyers and capital figures gathered for the new term of the supreme court. Judge Wall denied a preliminary writ sought by Robert McNamee to restrain The Union Label from publishing an editorial endorsing Governor Jennings for the U S Senate. The move backfired, drawing charges of unfairness and persecution while McNamee, a candidate for the house speakership, faces backlash for employing injunctions against press outlets.
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Tallahassea
Fla
Supreme Court
Robert McNamee
Napoleon of
Fioriga
A Toy
Wall
Union
W. S. Jeetings
United States Senate
James P. Talaferro
McNamee
Lave
Menines
Jennings
Clarke County System Adopts Nine Month School Term
Clarke county directors approve a nine month common school term near Athens and begin consolidating Wesker rural schools to match city standards. Night schools will start at Princeton and Georgia Factory to aid children unable to attend daytime classes. County Superintendent Thomas H. Dozier and the board push a model county-wide education plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Athens
Clarke ‘County
Board of Education
Wesker
Princeton
Georgia
Beneft
County Board of Education
Thomas H. Dozier
Sale of Coal Lands In Tennessee Attracts Pennsylvania Investors
Knoxville report states Brown & Co of Scranton Pa purchased a large tract of coal lands in Scott county Tennessee for 5000 at rates from 2 to 15 per acre. Another Scranton party bought a similar tract for 17090. A railroad is planned from Plowest on the Knoxville and Ohio into the first tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
Buttram
Brown &Co
Scranton
Scott County
Plowest
Knoxville and Ohio
Zoa Phora Promises Relief For Sickly Women
An old remedy advertisement touts Zoa Phora as a safe cure for ovarian trouble, irregular menstruation, and various female ailments. It claims lasting relief and strength for women through life stages, with testimonials from users and an offer of a free trial bottle through a Kalamazoo, Michigan address.
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Taidenkogd
Worsanhood
Zoe Paora
Faure Foster
Sherman
Marion
Ind
Zoa Nara
Cnnsider Zoo
Slag
Cyndie Tae
Kalamazoo
Pengelly
Death on the rails horror at the locomotive pilot
New York reports Louis Hysler, a Mount Vernon electrician, pinned under a hog locomotive pilot. His leg, knee and face sustained injuries but no bones were broken after the 103 foot entanglement with the coney wheel axle.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Louis Hysler
Electrician
Mount Vernon
Hysler
Hyster
John McHarg Leaves Knoxville for Iron Furnace Work
Henry McHarg, son of H. 1K. McHarg of Wall Steel, has taken a day shift at Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company's iron furnace in Radi oml Virginia to learn the trade. His father is president of the company and a noted philanthropist and millionaire.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Henry McHarg
H. 1K, McHarg
Wall Steel
Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company
Radioml
No Relief for Indianola as Stand Is Maintained
Washington reports that the Indianola Mississippi post office case prompted cabinet discussion, with administration to adhere to its stance that residents, not the government, caused the closure. The Indianola Heathman mail route operates with minor delays, and no officers were assigned to guard Minnia Cox who left for Birmingham. Citizens rely on Senators Money and McLaurin and house representatives to resolve the issue soon.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Indianola
Misa
Heathman
Southern
Fierce Storm Raging West Across Plains and Midwest
Meager reports reach St Paul of a fierce storm moving east from South Dakota, reaching St James Minnesota at 10 20 p m. Sioux Falls, South Dakota nearly cut off from the world as rails use wires for orders. The storm hit Sioux City around 6 pm with rain turning to snow, winds near hurricane strength and visibility blinding. Warnings of a 48 hour fury, rail service at a standstill, and danger to settlers persist. Wires prostrated in Nebraska and Iowa, Blizzard at Mandan North Dakota driving wind to 64 mph. Legislature adjourned as wind shattered skylights and sent debris through the Capitol rotunda.
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St. Paul
Minn
South Dakota
St. James
Minny
Sioux Falls
Sioux City
Siowe City
Omaha
Nebraska
Iowa
Bigmarck
Dak
Hardy
House
Senate
Capitol
Helped Build Albemarle Ram Torpedoed by Cushing
Raleigh January 8 Special John G Swain inmate of Soldiers home died of paralysis teddy aged 0 He was a machinist and helped build the ram Albemarle which was torpedoed by Lieutenant Cushing at Plymouth
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Cushing
Raleigh
N. Cs
John G. Swain
Teddy
Albemarle
Plymouth
County Court of Pulaski Convened with Acting Judge Land
The county court of Pulaski county convened for its quarterly session with Judge Land presiding in place of Judge Jordan who is sick. A full docket of civil cases and several criminal matters were on the docket. Judge Land is a popular young jurist with many admirers in the county.
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Fudge Lawi
Jordan
Hankinsville
Pulaski County
Mas
Land
Swilcox County
Grorae v. Jordan
J. ¥. Etscey
Buford Ga Elects Mayor Amid Tight Race
In a closely contested Buford election Hon Thomas Co Shad Brtin incumbent won by ten votes. Recipients named for council seats include S J Busha Wepuice O BM Bennett and N G Deaton with partial results noted.
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Buford
Tala
Thomas Co
Shad
Brtn
Ton
W. W. Witeon
Miter
J. Busha
Wepuice
BM. Bennett
N. G Deaton
Girl Burns in Bath in New York Mansion Fire
In Hast Twenty sixth Street Madison Square a vapor bath caused a lamp to ignite. Mivelyn Burden daughter of J Townsend Burden sustained severe burns to her limbs. A maid Gut Fugerquest attempted rescue and was also badly burned. Two men on upper floor were rescued as the four story mansion suffered extensive damage. Mrs O F McRae, proprietor of The Telegraph enterprise, died after over a month of illness.
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New York
Mivelyn Burden
J. Townsend Burden
Twenty-sixth Street
Madison Square
Miss Burden
Iselin
Bure
Iia
O. F
MiRay
Famairy
O. F. McRae
Teifair
Neel
Epperson Dies After Two Year Illness At 56
Maann Ga January 6 Special. Enyecaon superintendent of the second division of the Central of Georgia railroad died at 5:00 this morning at his residence on High street. Surrounded by his sons and daughters he fought fibrosis and Right's disease, having been confined to his room since December 1. He served in the Confederate ranks the last two years of the Civil War and later held multiple railroad supervisory posts before becoming second division superintendent of the Central of Georgia. Remains placed in private car and sent to Pulaski Tennessee for interment tomorrow noon.
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Right
Tie
Gaperson
Pulaski
Biles County
Tenn
South Carolina
Tennessee
Tepperson
Joe Wheeler
Atlanta
Cumberland Indge
Nashville
Railroad Ute
Louisville and Nashville Road
Louisville and Nashville
Louisvile
i@ Mobile
Montgomery
Apguata
Gale
Old Georgia Railway and Banking Company
South Garalin
Richmond
Danville
Isu
Central of Georgia
Pulaski, Tenn
Hansbrough Named United States Senator in caucus
Bismarck N Dakota January Senator W W Hansbrough was chosen by the republican caucus to fill the United States senator seat from North Dakota with a unanimous vote. The legislature will cast the formal ballot in January. The report notes an increase in receipts for 1907 and 1908 for Huntsville business.
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Usiness of
Huntsville
W. T. Hutchens
Artice
Jai
Norcross
Hansbrough
Bismarck
X. Dak
United States
North
Ganuar
Inexperienced miners blamed for Ton coal mine disaster
Nashville officials release a report faulting excessive inexperienced labor in dry and gaseous mines. It urges tighter state statutes, better ventilation, more inspectors, and stricter handling of blasting materials to improve safety and reporting after the Dayton explosions.
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Nashville
Tenn
McMillin
W. 2
Murray
Chater
Hartes
Dayton
Sgeh Mies
Georgia Opens Spring at University of Georgia
The University of Georgia resumes after holidays with over 250 students in attendance, about 40 new enrollees, and a projected 360 total for the session. Dr. Isaac Hopkins delivered a strong address on health and moral improvement. The winter agriculture school begins with increased enrollment and Peabody scholarships supporting ten students. The law school adds three students for 43 total, and a new Peabody library building is planned along with dormitory space for sixty. The East Athens night school starts with 130 students and plans a model home for domestic sciences. Athens schools reopen with higher attendance and a promise of strong progress this year.
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T. S. Hopkins
Athens
University of Georgia
Isaac 8
Hopkins
Emory College
Georgia School of Technology
Hopking
University Chapel
St. v
Winter School of Agriculture
George Foster Peabody
New York
Muscoree
Peabody
University Law School
University
Chatvellay Min
East Athens
North Carolina Boards of Trade Form Regional Body
Representatives from twelve North Carolina towns met in Greensboro to form the Associated Boards of Trade of North Carolina. They plan to push freight rate reforms, elect an executive committee, and negotiate with railroads while stressing the goal is to remove discriminatory practices without opposing railroads. J W Hanes of Winston-Salem was elected president. Rawles of Asheville, vice president. S S Hunter of Greensboro, secretary. Cotton mills participants endorsed the effort to relieve burdens on business.
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Boards of Trade
Greensboro
N.C
Associated Boards of Trade of
North Carolina
J. W. Hanes
Winston
Waz Cagsen
O Keefe’s Kingdome of Yap Claims Open in Savannah
Savannah reports progress toward establishing the Savannah O Keefe family claim to Yap in the Pacific. Catherine O Keefe applies for temporary and permanent letters of administration on the estate of David O Keefe. temporary grants issued. The widow notes King O Keefe once ruled in the South Pacific and sent funds to Savannah, with a lawyer to accompany Philippine matters to Hong Kong for administration.
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Savannah
Gas
Savannah O'Keefes
Yap
Pacific Ocean
Catherine O’keefe
Court of Ordinary
David O'Keefe
O'Keefe
King O'Keefe
Dea
Ike
Jas
Savanna
South Pacific
Hong, Kong
Domingo Demands Payment of Debts to Clyde Line
San Domingo January 6 United States Minister Powell demanded immediate payment of 925000 to the Clyde line and the withdrawal of a decree changing port dues. The Dominican government reportedly resists the demand and may challenge theU S position while recognizing certain rights claimed by the United States minister for the company.
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San Domingo
Republic of Santo Domingo
United States
Powell
Fan Domingo
Negroes Asked to Quit Jobs Around rail lines
White communities along the Southern railways including the Alabama Vicksburg Shreveport Pacific Louisville Nashville and Southern lines have demanded the immediate resignations of Negro postal clerks after the Roosevelts Indianola post office closing. Fourty violence reports have been logged so far.
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New Orlenn
Indianolg
Miss
Roosevelt
South
Dion
Nea
Alabama
Vicksburg
Shreveport
Pacific
Wouiaville
Nashville
Southern Railways
Indian and Oklahoma Territories Hold Statehood Convention
The nonpartisan single statehood convention of Oklahoma and Indian Territory closed with a memorial to Congress, urging immediate admission as one state on terms of equality. Delegates from both regions adopted resolutions, noted Claremore’s December actions, and denounced the omnibus bill. Osage Indian served as temporary chairman and Gideon Morgan of the Cherokee council as permanent chairman.
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Oklahoma Territories
Oklahoma
Okla
Oklahoma and
Indian Territory
Congress
Claremore
Gideon Morgan
Murder Victim Toby Williams Found in Chester
The body of Toby Williams, colored, was found near his Chester home. Wounds included a crushed head, broken spine, and severed windpipe. Neighbors William Sterling and Carrie Williams, wife of the victim, are under arrest as detectives investigate the case.
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Toby Williams
Chester
Columbia
William Sterling
Carrie
Jackson Council Clash Over Minor Officials and Police
Jackson Mississippi reports a stormy council session as Mayor Hemingway orders Chief Taylor to eject Alderman Chibes from the chamber. The council failed to elect minor officials and police officials, with six votes claimed as needed to override a veto. City attorney to give opinion tomorrow. A separate decision in Cairo Tolbert v State favored the plaintiff, ruling the governor lacked authority to redeem $400,000 in 5 percent bonds without specific appropriation, with appeals forthcoming and bondholders watching interest closely.
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Jackson
Miss
Hemingway
Taylor
Chibes
Asserbly
Police Justice
Ciy
Cairo
Tolbert
Supreme Court
Flames imperil New Orleans papers in Camp Street fire
A 3:30 am fire on Camp Street endangered The Picayune The Evening Item and The Times-Democrat. The fire destroyed a crockery shop adjoining and caused heavy damage to the newspapers’ offices. The Picayune and Item offices were damaged. Times-Democrat uninsured. Estimated loss about 25000 dollars. Fire department saved the papers.
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Picayune and Item
New Orleans
Damuary
Camp Street
Picayune Unil
Times-Democrat
Wimfield Gaul
Picayunese
Item
Million Offer for Madison Ave Church Building
New York January 6 trustees of the Madison Square Presbyterian church led by Dr Charles H Parkhurst voted to sell their building to an insurance company for over 1 000 000 The sale awaits church cooperation approval The property lies at the northeast corner of Madison avenue and Twenty fourth street opposite the church where a new church will be erected
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Parkhurst
New York
Madison Square Presbyterian Churc
Charles H. Parkhurst
Bulding
Madison Avenue
Twenty Fourth Street
Ellaville Ga Special Election Returns Officials
Ellaville Georgia held a January special municipal election with two opposing slates. Mayor C H McCrory and council members A M Cuskey V G Tundry J L Duncan Bown Namson and S A Roral won seats.
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Ellaville
Ellavile
C. H. McCrory
A. M Cuskey
V. G. Tundry
J. L. Duncan
BoWn Namson
S. A. Roral
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la Il
Gao
America
Death
John
County Court OF
Evelyn Burden
B. C
Macon
Cemital of Georgia Railway
Jacksonyillery
Cai
Chlewco and
Florida Limited
Warren H. Fogg
Wall St
Kimpall House
O'Keefes
Ean Kingdok
South Sea Islands
Domingo
Clyde Line
Gorham
Chamberlain
Bellerim
Iman
Hell
Atlaw Ra
HBO
Too
Chicago and Florida
Albany
Thomasville
Jacksonvile
St. August
Tampa
Pullman
Dixie Flyer
Jacksonville
Florid
Wasgau
Cuba
Fog
Wall Street
Kimball House
Chamber
Flames Imperil
Alabama Poultry Show
Stuateyite
Ala
North Alabama Poultry and Pat’ Stock Association
J. Marshal
I. Ise Fark, Ga
Chuerch
Ware
Equitable
R. L. Foreman
Equitable Building
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