Isle of Wight man weds in North Carolina amid Virginia ban
Miles Maggie Stephenson aged 19 married her step grandfather James M Turner 46 in Gatesville North Carolina after Virginia denied a license for the union. Turner plans to leave Virginia and sell his property. A friend reportedly urged the bride to back out but failed. The bride’s father offered no objections.
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Buffalk
Miles Maggie Stephenson
James M Turner
Isle of Wight County
Virginia
Gatesville
N. C
Turner
Cupid
Affiars of the Diocese Transferred Within Virginia
In Richmond on January 16 the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia announced that Bishop F M Whittle has transferred ecclesiastical care to his coadjutor Bishop Robert A Gibson. The change takes effect immediately and is expected to be permanent, signaling Whittle’s likely retirement due to ongoing ill health.
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Richmond
Saloon Ultimatum in Greeneville as Temperance Activist Acts
In Greeneville Tennessee after a municipal election closed saloons, temperance advocate John A. Dodson demanded four saloon owners shut by noon. William Lee refused, a nuisance charge was filed, and the saloon remained locked. Rumor ties Lee’s possible appeal to Mrs Nation style action and court battles loom amid local excitement.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Greenville
John A. Dodson
William Lee
Dodson
Lee
YRON MARKET STANDS FIRM AND PRICES RISE
The iron market remains firm with 16 basis pricing maintained and ore stocks near end. Cars to ship product have improved though still scarce. Coal trade status is strong and district commerce shows growth. Birmingham’s population has risen over 10 percent in a year. A proposed electric line to Ensley seeks city right of way, with a $780,000 line and route already surveyed.
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Birmingham
Als
Ala
J R Adame
Ensley
Old 4-Father Rye Sparks Cold and Hot Whiskey Notes
A compact note praises Old 4-Father Rye as ideal for a cold whiskey sour and a hot whiskey punch, highlighting its versatility and preferred use in mixed drinks. The remark emphasizes flavor quality across temperature styles and beverages.
Trio Burns Out of Jail in Gadsden Cemetery Escape
Three white city prisoners Frank Lewis Eugene Gallimere and Henry Clews escaped from the city calaboose in Gadsden Alabama. They burned a hole through the door, passed through the cemetery breaking iron shackles off on a tombstone and fled. The incident occurred January 16 with special report by Frank Lewis.
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Visi
Gadsden
Ala
Frank Lewis
Eugene Gallimere
Henry Clews
White City
Calaboose
Muse's Young Men's Suits Push To Front In Ads
The ad notes recent emphasis on youth apparel in Muse's inventory, asserting previous neglect of young men's suits. It explains the store has kept suits in the back but now plans to showcase them prominently to meet demand.
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Muse
Prison for Teachers in Alabama Exam Cheating Ring
In Montgomery on January 16, eight Henry county negroes were arrested for bringing a list of exam questions and answers to a public teachers examination. They say a negro preacher Brooken paid them 5 dollars each for the papers, procured from Oscar Hall who paid 15 dollars for them. Hall fled to Georgia. the list allegedly came from a printing house. The state law sets a minimum 200 dollar fine and six months for dealing in such questions.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henry County
Espy
Brooken
Oscar Hall
Troy
Hall
Georgia
Sterling
Dodd Held on Mails Fraud Charge in Birmingham Debenture Case
W Dodd, secretary of the Birmingham Debenture Redemption Company, bound over on $1000 bond to await grand jury action on charges of using the mails for fraudulent purposes. The case centers on debenture certificates resembling lottery tickets and misrepresented capital, with advertising claiming $250,000 capital though actual funds were $5,000. Captain Reuben F Keld testified on redemption plans as Dodd secured bond and release. Dodd, a wealthy leader of the state’s largest mutual aid association, faces trial.
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Birmingham
Als
W. Dodd
Birmingham Ebenture Redemption Company
Continental Security Redemption Company
Reuben F Keld
Birmingham Debenture Redemption Company
Dodd
Award for husband's death in Alabama
Mrs Emma Furth of New York City was awarded 5000 dollars by a jury in the 404 United States district court against Alex K Cawthon of Selma Alabama for the death of her husband Jacob Furth Cawthon was involved in a dispute at a Selma drug store two years ago and was never indicted for the killing Furth had sued for 225000 and the case may go to the circuit court of appeals
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Cawthon
Furth
Montgomery
Ala
Emma Furth
West Fourteenth Street
New York City
United States District Court
Alex K. Cawthon
Selma
Jacob Furth
Severe Central American Storm Delays Steamers and Damages Bananas
A January storm along the Colombia Costa Rica and Central American coast disrupted incoming fruit steamers since January 1 and continued to January 9. Heavy rain flooded ports delaying cargoes with the Kitty outside Bocas for a day and the Holstein unable to take cargo at Port Tamon. No loss of life reported but banana plantations suffered great damage.
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Colombia
Costa Rica
Mobile
Ala
Central American
Bocas
Texas Freight Rates Cut by Railroad Commission
The Texas railroad commission in Austin on January 16 announced a decision to establish a general new class of freight rates. Commissioners Storey and Mayfield said existing special commodity rates not replaced will stay in effect, while Chairman Reagan dissented, arguing for a smaller scope. The new tariff reduces about 2 percent from the current rates and takes effect twenty days after the date.
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Austin
Tex
Railroad Commmission Today
Storey
Mayfield
Reagan
Irish Members Act Session in London January 16
Irish members held their usual session and approved amendments to the address in reply to the throne speech condemning coercion the South African war and concentration camps in South Africa plus the financial relations between Ireland and Great Britain. Adrian School Prospering enrollment tops one hurried and fifty with Professor Carswell praised as principal and best teacher the town has had.
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London
South Africa
Ireland
Great Britain
Adrian
Carswell
Princial
Extradition Row Tangles Over Logan Case In Knoxville
Knoxville Tennessee January 16 Officers Canada and Badsell arrived with a requisition for Harvey Logan alias Kid Curry. Officials deny intent to extradite without allowing Logan to present his side. Governor McMillin says no requisition will be honored without due notice and appearance.
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Knoxvile
Tenn
W. A. Canada
Union Pacific Railway
United States
F A. Badsell
Cheyenne
Wye
Dispatch
Harvey Logan
Kid Curry
Alabama
Mr Canada
Logan
Lfe Beth
Corn Scarce Labor Comes to Alabama Negroes
In the black belt labor complaints rise as corn shortages push many negro families to sign contracts for food. Lowndes county suffers labor loss, while others move to nearby counties or Mississippi bottoms seeking milder conditions. Dr. M Cameron notes a thousand families leaving Sumter county, with labor agents paying debts and arranging transport. White areas report no such shortages.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Black Belt
Lowndes
Cameron
Organized gang suspected in Laurens County robberies
Numerous burglaries have occurred in Laurens county over the past two weeks with substantial sums taken. Last night Marshall A Seaman's Cross Hill store was entered, the safe blown open and $70 plus jewels stolen, the local post office inside the store losing $30. No gang members captured. officials suspect an organized crew at work.
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Laurens County
Greenville
Marshall
Cross Hill
Quick to See Why Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Stand Out
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a scientific, common sense cure for dyspepsia and disordered digestion. It argues against purgatives, describes how the tablets aid digestion by stimulating fluids and easing gland congestion, and cites testimonials from patients across towns and states. It invites readers to try the product and requests mail-in inquiries.
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Stuart
Hooever
Mra
M. Faith
Byrd's Creek
Wis
H E Willard
Onslow
White
Canton
Phil Brooks
Detroit
Mich
B. É. Stuart Co
Marshall
Bonnie Blue Flag Held by Ohioans in Jacksonville
A Confederate battle flag of Florida’s consolidated First and Fourth Infantry units was found in Ohio’s state house relic room. Rev John Hewitt notified Ohio veterans, who moved to have the flag returned to the Florida men via governor and legislature action, aided by ex-Governor Fleming and Adjutant Magill.
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Jacksonvile
Fla
Florida
Columbus
Ohio
Robert B Lee
John Hewitt
St Pauls Church
Roturt E Lee
Robert E Lee
Ohio State House
UG. V
Jacksonville
Home Guards
Doggett
C C Hemming New
Colorado Springs
Yous
Macfreesboro
Fleming
Magill
Hewitt
North Carolina University Trustees Establish Medical College
Trustees of the University of North Carolina met with Governor Aycock presiding in Raleigh and created a medical college to offer the final two years of medical study as part of the university under its control. Dr Hobart A Royster was elected dean, with Drs W I Royster A W Knox R H H Lewis and K P Battle Jr named to the faculty. the English chair was divided, making H Alphonso Smith professor of language and Dr Hume professor of literature.
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North Carolina University
Raleigh
University of North Carolina
Aycock
Hobart A Royster
W I. Royster
A W Knox
R HH Lewis
K P Battle
H Alphonso Smith
Dr. Hume
Divorced and Then Wedded in Quick Ceremony
In Tuscaloosa Alabama on January 16, a couple tied the knot just after obtaining divorce papers from the former husband. George Snider married Mrs Willie Lephelia Minor Jane Knight Donoho of Moore's Bridge, with Judge J C Brown presiding as the license was issued immediately after the divorce.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
George Snider
Mra
Willie Leophelia Minor
Jane Knight Donoho
Moore's Bridge
J C. Brown
Alabama Educational Campaign Plan Endorsed by Tennessee Leader
Special President R E Pettus of the chamber of commerce in Huntsville receives a letter from Professor Charles W Dabney of the University of Tennessee praising Pettus plan for a statewide educational campaign. Dabney says it is what Alabama needs and urges work through the state department and existing organizations.
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Huntsville
Ala
R E Pettus
Chamber of Commerce
Charles W Dabney
University of Tennessee
Pettus
Alabama
Dabney
State Department
Banks Elect Officers in Hunitsville Alabama
Special report from Hunitsville Alabama dated January 16 notes that shareholders of the two national banks elected directors and reappointed all officers. First National lists Major WH Ecola as president with A. & Fletcher as vice president, De Patton as cashier, J R Stevens Jr as assistant cashier. Farmers and Merchant National names W I Wellman as president with Mayhew as vice president, J R Boyd as cashier, and Abe Mastin as assistant cashier.
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Hunitsville
Ala
First National
Ecola
A. & Fletcher
de Patton
J R Stevens, Jr
Farmers and Merchant
Wellman
A Mayhew
J R Boyd
Abe ‘Mastin
Saloons Diminish As Licenses Close In Huntsville
Huntsville Alabama January 16 special report notes that issuing of saloon licenses near completion. Only fourteen licenses remain and two saloons operate in Ourley and two in Madison, leaving Madison county with few venues outside the city.
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Huntsville
Ala
Ourley
Madison
Madison County
Alabama Chiefs Adjourn After Law Discussion
The Alabama association of chiefs of police met in Birmingham to discuss by laws and regulations and share experiences. The gathering adjourned late this afternoon with plans to reconvene next year in Tuscaloosa.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police
Good Roads Convention Draws Delegates to Columbus Georgia
The interstate good roads convention opens in Columbus with many delegates from Georgia and Alabama. Prominent visitors include National Good Roads Association officials W H Moore and W R Richardson, along with Government and railway road experts. Talks emphasize education and road improvement, with Mrs Lindsay Johnson highlighting club women’s efforts. The event continues with a planned address by S W McCallie tomorrow.
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Good Roads
Columbus
Counies
Georgia
Alabama
Court House
Chappell
Good Roads Association
W H Moore
W R Richardson
National Good Roads Association
Southern Railway
A. M Hayes
Land and Industrial Department
The
Martin Dodge
United States
G. R Glenn
Lindsay Johnson
Georgia Good Roads Association
Mra
J Lindsay Johnson
Georgia Federation of Womens
Moore
Glenn
Club Women of Georgia
North Highlands
S W McCallle
All Fruit Stands Ordered Off Macon Sidewalks
Macon Georgia January 16 Special License Inspector Daniels closes all city fruit stands as the mayor and council fail to adopt a license for street vendors. From tomorrow no fruit stand may operate on the sidewalks. sellers must rent stores and obtain regular retail licenses to continue. City officials vow to prevent sidewalks from being monopolized by fruit stands.
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Macon
Daniels
Negro Starts Fire in Barn at Bacon Place
In Macon Georgia on January 16 a negro from Elke started a fire in Senator A Bacon’s barn at Baconfield. A H Stuart awoke to the blaze, rescued the man, and Turner was jailed after the fire was put out.
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Senator Bacon
Macon
Senator A . Bacon
Baconfield
A H Stuart
Walter Turner
Elke
Senator
Stuart
Turner
Jefferson Dwelling Burned In Jefferson Georgia
Special report from Jefferson Georgia states a dwelling owned by Patrick Waddell and occupied by Mr Graham burned Wednesday night around 3 o clock. Insurance covered the loss. Also reported death of J V 8 Oddie, secretary of the New York Yacht Club, in New York City after a two week kidney illness.
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Jefferson
Patrick Waddell
Graham
Oddie
New York
New York Yacht Club
Hig
Defense in Alibi as Howard Seeks Innocence in Goebel Case
Frankfort Kentucky January 1. Jim Howard testified in his own defense as the first defense witness. Judge Gordon opened for the defense praising William Goebel and attacking ex-Governor Taylor and Caleb Powers. Howard claimed innocence, said he was at the Board of Trade hotel with Ben White and Joe Wages when Goebel was shot, and visited the state house that afternoon. He denied brandishing cartridges to WH Sutton, and photos showed him clean shaven, though one image from November 1899 was used. A group photo with his wife and children was challenged by the Commonwealth. Clothing worn in Frankfort on January 30 was shown. Violett finished his exam. Vamball began cross examination, which paused as court adjourned.
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Howard
Frankfort
Jim—Howard
Thomas R Gordon
William Goebel
Taylor
Caleb Powers
Howards
Board of Trade
Goebel
Ben White
Joe Wages
State House
Sutton Howards
Commonwealth
Violett
Vampball
Encampment Debate for Guard in Chattanooga in Spring
Special Adjutant General Brandon discusses hosting a National Guard encampment in Chattanooga during the spring festival. He suggests the event may be held here if railroads offer reduced rates, aiming to support guard activities and local needs.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Brandon
Lawrenceville Mill To Be Sold At Auction
Gwinnett cotton mill in Lawrenceville Ga, valued around $100,000, is to be sold next Saturday to satisfy debts estimated at about $30,000 after buyers visited this week seeking to purchase the property.
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Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville Ga
Gwinnett
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