Rome Fire Sweeps Business District in Rome Georgia
A major blaze in downtown Rome Georgia destroyed five business houses and part of the Wilkerson Dock, with estimates ranging from thirty six thousand to forty thousand dollars. The fire began at Limissy Hicks livery stables and spread to the Third Avenue hotel and Wilkerson block, with extensive water damage on stock and machinery and many horses saved.
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Astock
Wilkerson
Limissy & Hicks
Fim
Carnsohan
Charles Wilkerson
Alexander
Nour 2 Celock
Inauguration of WW Kitchin as North Carolina governor
Raleigh January 12 thousands fill the city for the inauguration of WW Kitchin of Rexboro as governor for twelve years a Democrat. Sixteen military companies civic groups and Wake Forest College students attend. Chief Justice Clark administers the oath as Kitchin delivers his inaugural address then reviews the troops from the south front of the capitol.
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Rexboro
North Carolina
Raleigh
Bethe
Hne
Wake Fores, College
Brun- Srede
Clark
Inquiry Board to Probe Colonel Bricken Expenditures
Governor appoints a court of inquiry to sit January 28 in Montgomery to review whether Colonel G R Bricken of the Second Regiment spent money beyond legal authority in 1908 1009 and 1910. Examiner Brooke found excess expenditures and the board includes General Louis Clarke Colonel W H Meriroy and General Robert F Ligon. Anderson to hear oil case in Chicago. Judge Landis fixed the Standard Oil fine at 492400000. Judge Anderson will preside and attend next week to set trial date.
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Bricken
Montgomery
Ala
Bpsclal
G& R. Bricken
Brooke
Louis ¥ Clarke
Birmingham
Robert F Ligon
W. H Merlroy
Anniston
Anderson
Chicago
Jo Albert. Anderson
Indiana
Standard Oil Company
K . Landis
Landis
Circuit Court of Appeals
Explosion Engulfs Lick Branch Mine in West Virginia Tragedy
In Binefield, West Virginia, a deadly explosion at the Lick Branch colliery killed over 100 workers after an initial safety verdict. Rescue efforts failed amid aftergases and debris four miles of tunnels, with two brothers among the missing. Authorities fear most bodies will not be recovered.
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W. Va
Lick Branch
Ming Foreman
Burratt
Speedwell
Virginia Improvement Compeny
Totley
Buried In Southern Soil
Columbus Georgia January 12 Special Pe dging request of J M Foster of Massachusetts State that he be buried in the south was granted this afternoon when he was laid to rest in the Manonte lot at Linwood cemetery by the Masons. He came six years ago to supervise a large cotton mill in Columbus and died last night at the city hospital after receiving care from Masons. He was a Mason in Waltham and a union veteran and Grand Army of the Republic member who favored the south. he was unmarried and left relatives in Massachusetts.
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J M Foster
Massachusetts State
Linwood Cemetery
City Hospital
Waltham
Mary
Foster
Grand Army of the Republic
Massachusetta
Chicago and Alto Railreeg Company Declares Dividend
Directors of the Chicago and Alto Railreeg Company today declare a semi annual dividend of 8 per cent on common stock, an increase of 2 per cent from the initial dividend declared last year. This action was announced in New York on January 11.
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Chicago and Alto Railreeg Company
Ltn
Dape
Bond Election Likely In Atlanta In March
Mayor Maddox pushes a bond plan to raise up to two million dollars for sewer water and school needs. A nine ward commission begins March preparations, with intent to hold a bond election early in the year and seek voter approval at par or with higher interest to speed public improvements.
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Quintan
Duncan
E Murphey
J F Styron
H C Stockdell
J M Stephens
John E Murphy
John Paschall
Maddox
Maddém
Ispoaa
Cfty
Bond Commission
Atlanta
Dnance
No Money In 3 Cent Fares for Cleveland Traction
Cleveland report shows streetcar line losses totaling 125000 in three months October November December. Receivers’ filing in U S circuit court records a November deficit of 89012. Municipal Traction ran operations for 12 days in November, receivers the rest. A request to city council seeks permission to raise the fare.
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Cleveland
Acting governor grants ten pardons in twelve hours
Little Rock Arkansas January 12 acting governor for twelve hours James M Martin president of the senate set a pardons record granting ten with one to A J Henson of Arbalesson county who was convicted of murder and given twenty one years.
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Little Rock
Ark
Jeme M. Martin
Senate
A J Henson
Arbalesiont County
Two Citizens Free Re Smith After Police Release
In Atlanta, Caldwell Smith charged in the Buck shooting was released by two private citizens after they advised the acting turnkey he was innocent. Smith returned to work, and no charges were pressed against Acting Turnkey Gimson. The incident prompted police scrutiny and a pledge for tighter procedures.
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Caldwell Smith
Wiliam Lawrence Buci
Burnke
Smith
Casey
Avery Chastain
Fred Hymes
Pillaburg Plate Glass Company
Chastain
Hymes
Buck 60
Bimpeon
Iheve
Tim
Gimpson
Bhy
Sherif
Big Force
Buck
Ehiots
Atlantas
Jennings
Foraker Attacks Roosevelt Over Brownsville Letters
Ohio Senator Foraker denounces the Roosevelt administration in a senate speech about Brownsville investigations. He questions detective reports, cites letters, and says some writings were made with information not available at the time. He promises to show originals if needed, calling the conduct a shameful performance. The scene spanned galleries full of visitors and Republican members, with Democrats largely absent.
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Foraker
Senate
Brownsvills Casas
India
Herbert J Browne
T Foraker
Roosevelt
Woraker
Tillman loads for Roosevelt in searing editorial clash
Veteran editor Tillman declares he has met every requirement of public duty and private honor in backing Roosevelt. He asserts he has gathered evidence about Roosevelt and signals a decisive stance in the political contest.
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Roosevelt
Tillman praised by South Carolina legislature amid attacks on Roosevelt
A South Carolina legislature resolution commends Senator Tillman and denounces President Roosevelt's actions as vindictive and sensational. Messages from supporters and critics across the country follow, praising Tillman and urging defense against Roosevelt's policies, with various institutional and social notes from Athens, Washington, and Philadelphia.
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Tillman
Columbia
South Carolina
The
United States
Tennessee Senate Rejects Measure By Narrow Margin
A Tennessee Senate vote of twenty to thirteen defeats a liquor related measure. The chamber’s members debate the bill amid concerns over regulation and state revenue.
Prohibition Bill Passes Tennessee Senate Amid Conflicts
The Tennessee Senate advanced a bill for statewide prohibition after a tense session marked by heated exchanges and accusations. Supporters jeered opponents as galleries overflowed with Dry advocates including women from temperance groups. the bill faces House action tomorrow.
Weather outlook for Georgia follows cooling midweek
Georgia sees Wednesday and Thursday with cooler air, especially in the south. Northeast winds strengthen, bringing moderated temperatures across the state as a brief cold trend moves in.
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Georgia
South
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