Alabama Sets April Primary for State Offices
Alabama's Democratic Executive Committee fixed April 1 as the general primary date for nominating chief justice and associate justices of the supreme court, board president, circuit judges, solicitors, chancellors, congressmen, and all county and November offices. Opposition to the date was minor. Robert Laws resigned as chair to run for office, with W S Mallory elected to lead. The meeting adjourned awaiting the chairman's call as candidates fill the city.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Supreme Court
Enera
Robert J. Laws
D. Mallory
Bees Saved From Mob After Slain Woman Case
Denver dispatch reports prompt police action averted a lynching of three men accused of killing Mrs. Youngblood Peters Andrewe and Arnold. About 1300 protesters gathered at Valverde and moved toward the jail before officers secretly moved the prisoners to Colorado Springs and halted the mob.
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Denver
Youngblood
Peters
Andrewe
Arnold
Valverde
Armstrong
Colorado Springs
Suit over cigarette machine contracts in Federal Court
In Raleigh N C January 6 special the United Cigarette Company of England sues agent R H Wright to require a full filing of all sales and rental contracts he made while handling Sausack cigarette machines in Japan and the Philippines. The case involves about 50000 dollars. Wright a leading Durham North Carolina citizen.
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Raleigh
N. C
United Cigarette Company
England
R H. Wright
Sausack
Japan
Philippines
United Company
Wright
Durham
Funeral for Dr Caldwell in Greensboro January sixth
Special train carried two coaches of funeral escorts and relatives from Winston-Salem arriving at 3 pm with the remains of Rev Dr Robert E Caldwell late pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment was at Green Hill cemetery with Knights Templars of Winston and Greensboro officiating before a large crowd of mourners. Floral designs filled the vault area.
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Caldwell
Greensboro
N. C
Specialij
Winston-Salem
Robert E. Caldwell
First Presbyterian Church
Green Hill Cemetery
Knights Templars
Winston
Saved from terrible death by King’s New Discovery
Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt of Bargerton Tennessee faced a fatal lung illness. After doctors failed, Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption brought relief and cured her. The ad claims it as a universal cure for lung troubles with guaranteed bottles 50c and 51 trial bottles free at drug stores.
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M. L. Bobbitt
Bargerton
Tenn
St. Tria
Black to Be Chairman of Civil Service Commission
Washington officials report Civil Service Commissioners Cooley and Greene will ask General John C. Black, recently nominated to join the commission, to become chairman following the death of John T. Proctor. The move places Black in a key leadership role within the commission.
Dividends Declared by Americus Banks
Americus Ga January 6 The Bank of Southwestern Georgia declared a semi annual dividend of 5 percent on capital stock of 100000. The Bank of Commerce paid 7 percent annual dividend on capital 65000. Both banks added to surplus and prosper. The Planters Bank will hold its annual meeting later and declare a good dividend.
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Americus Banks
Americus
Specia
Bank of Southwestern Georgia
Bank of Commerce
Planters’ Bank
Fire chief killed as wall collapses in London blaze
In London Ontario on January 6 Chief Boe of the fire department died and three firefighters were badly hurt when a burning wall collapsed during a fire at Sterling Bros wholesale shoe factory and warehouse. The loss is estimated at 50,000 dollars.
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Eilied
London
Ont
Boe
Sterling Bros
Interment of Longstreet Evokes Old Confederate Loyalty
Gainesville Georgia remembers Lieutenant General James Longstreet with a dawn funeral procession. Old soldiers, daughters and nurses march in a muted, reverent tribute to the Confederate veteran and his command, amid flags, prayers, and a veteran's final private act.
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Alan Rogers
Gainesville
Georgia
South
Dixieland
James Tongstreet
Confederacy
Impressive Gainesville Funeral for General James Longstreet
The large Gainesville crowd attended the 11 o clock funeral at the county courthouse for General James Longstreet. The service in the main courtroom followed a state funeral with pallbearers, floral tributes, and flags. Post-service, Alta Vista cemetery saw the burial as city gates closed in tribute.
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A. 3
Hardy
Gainesville
James Longstreet
County Court House
Court House
United States
Candle Horse Guarda
Lee
Hved
Alta Vista
Keiley
Schadewell
Albany
Father Gunn
Sacred Heart Church
Atlanta
Longstreet Laid To Rest In Georgia Cathedral Service
The funeral of General James Longstreet was conducted by Bishop Kelley and Fathers Schadewell and Gunn. A eulogistic address honored Longstreet’s Civil War service and later conversion to Catholicism, praising his defense of self government and Christian faith. The procession moved from the courthouse to Alta Vista cemetery with a large public turnout.
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Kelley
Savannah
Schadewell
Albany
Doctor Gunn
Sacred Heart Church
Atlante
James Longtreet
South Carolina
West Point
Union
James Longstreet
Grofas
Longstreet
Bayard
Robert EK
Tee
Bethlehem
Mary
Queen City Band
Candi
Governor's Horse Guards
Daughters of the Confederacy
Brenau College
Children of the Confederacy
Bradford Street
Spring Street
Grove
West Broad
Alta Vista Cemetery
Longstreet’s Office to End. No Railways Commissioner
Washington January 6 Specials If Secretary Hitchcock recommendations are followed there will be no successor to General Longstreet in the office of commissioner of railways. The office will cease to exist after July 1 and there will be no appointee for the unexpired term. The interior department has made no salary recommendation for two years, and Congress would have paid none but for Longstreet’s friends in Congress. The duties have been minimal for years, absorbed by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Christ
Candles Horse Guards
Governor's Horse Guards
A. J. West
W. N. Pillow
Longstreet
Washington
Hitchcock
Interior Department
General Longstreet
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wade Hampton
Father Robbed Own Daughter in Toledo Scheme
In Chicago on January 6, Clare Irene Laing was induced to travel to Toledo Ohio and sign a document releasing her guardian father from responsibility amid a claim he robbed her of nearly $160,000. Governor John M. Hamilton as Miss Laing’s attorney sought an accounting in probate court. the guardian allegedly hid her status as heir. The fortune disappeared and the woman repudiated the document. case continued to next Friday.
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Chicago
Clare Irene Laing
Toledo
Ohio
John M. Hamilton
Miss Laing
Hamilton
Aince
Preacher Robbed by Footpad in Rockmart Georgia
Rev R R Johnson Methodist minister and prominent citizen was sandbagged and robbed at 6 16 PM on January 6 while returning from the Southern depot to his home. Injuries not serious. no clue has been found.
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R. BR. Johnson
Hockmart Rockmart
R. R. Johnson
Southern
Lynch Law and Courts Highlight Governor's Message
The Mississippi legislature opened with a lengthy governor’s message urging law and order, condemning lynching and urging that criminals be dealt with by the courts. He calls for decisive action by the legislature, stressing public good over animosity, amid difficult affairs.
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Jackson
Miss
Osippi
Gino
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Old Pete
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Shhadewell
Ketly
Printers'ark
Bray
Valori
Gail May
General Carolina
Stars and Stripes
Fed. Jenkins
Northold
Bur
Ob Corps
Carter
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Dean
Johnston
Hampton
Geo. W. Hanty
Duffy
Rockies
G. W. Hanty
Timber
Mont
Hanly
Geo
W. Hanly
Geo. W. Hanlyt
Cine
Deitr
Tyok
Didty
Hachester
New York
Clare Laing
Preacher
Qur
ORS. Leatherman & Bent
Austell
Kishinef
Kiss
Ghetto
Mississippi
Morley
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