Magnate testifies on rates and trusts before ICC
James J. Hill, president of the Northern Securities Company and Great Northern railway, testifies at the Interstate Commerce Commission in Chicago alleging that competition does not lower rates and that long held harmonies in the Northwest kept rates low. He explains Burlington purchase as necessary to access western timber traffic and to secure eastern connections, denies forming a trust, and argues lower rates reflect safest policy rather than competitive warfare.
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Chicago
James J. Hil
Northern Securities Company
Great Northern Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cntrary
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Burington
Hill
Yaad
Burlington
Oregon
Washington
Day
Parthw West Acnrates
Hil
Rourlingten
Will
Hhi
Union Pacific
Darius Muller
J. C. Stubbs
Southern Pacific
Admiral Schley Delighted Crowds En Route To Chicago
Rear Admiral William S. Schley and Mrs Schley traveled in a Baltimore and Ohio official car to Chicago, amid large flower decorations. The train paused at several stations, with about 1,000 people at the Pittsburgh stop cheering and shaking hands as Schley delivered a speech. Congressman John F. Feeley accompanied the party, delaying the schedule by about twenty minutes.
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Washington
Mrs. Schrey
John F. Feeley
Hlinots
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Cumberland
Connellsville
West Newton
McKeesport
Albany Bank Deposit Compromise Proposal Offered to Depositors
Depositors of the suspended Albany Commercial Bank are urged to accept a plan by stockholders offering 25 percent cash 25 percent in nine months 3 percent in twelve months and 25 percent in fifteen months with time certificates for deferred payments. About $12 000 is to be lent by stockholders to fund the arrangement. Some major depositors have already accepted. The aim is to avoid costly litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Commercial Bank
Albany
Commercial Bank of Albany
Lthe Commercial Bank of Albany
Traperative
Morris Weslosky
Bor
A Bride of Fourteen in Early Georgia Marriage
Waycross reports the engagement of Beulah Pearl Bailey fourteen years old to John Gibbs Griffin a prominent Valdosta businessman. The marriage is announced for February twenty six at Boore's Mill Coffee County. The note mentions Bailey's Moore's Mill roots and Griffin's stature in commerce. Also a brief item notes new small saw mills starting to harvest slash pine timber in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
Beulah Pearl Bailey
John Gibbs Griffin
Boore's Mill
Coffee County
John F. Bailey
Moore's Mill
Valdosta
Judge Speer Heads to Savannah for Court Session
Macon Ga January 24 Special Judge Speer will leave for Savannah to enable Savannah attorneys to set cases for the forthcoming U S court session. Among those to be fixed is the famous Green and Gaynor case for hearing.
Richardson's Trial Sets Release Hearing in Wincon
Richardsons Trial in Wincon Georgia centers on a commitment hearing tomorrow for Wm A Richardson who killed Charlie Van. He has engaged Hon Robert Hodges of the city to defend him claiming self defense in the fatal strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Wincon
Ww. A. Richardson
Charlie van
Robert Hodges
Van
Child Burns to Death Near Fayetteville, Ga
The two year old son of Walter Lewis died after clothing caught fire while the mother was away. The incident occurred three miles east of Fayetteville, and happened several days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Walter Lewis
Manor firm shut by Ware county sheriff in Georgia
Closed by the sheriff of Ware county the firm of O L MacQuaig & Co. of Manor has been shut out. The levy covers claims totaling about 3000 dollars. Principal creditors are Warburg & Eckman and A B Hull & Co. of Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
O. L. MacQuaig & Co
Manor
Ware County
Warburg & Eckman
A. B. Hull & Co
Savannah
Paralyzed Athens Elder John J Cooper At 73
Athens Ga January 4 Special Yesterday afternoon John J Cooper one of the oldest citizens of Athens was partially paralyzed in this city He is 73 years of age and the father of C W Cooper clerk of Clarke superior court He was some better today and in spite of his old age may recover
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John J. Cooper
Athens
Mr. Cooper
C. W. Cooper
Clarke Superior Court
Excitement in Greenville Dry Goods Store Over Lace Dispute
In Greenville C C January 24 special two leading society women clashed over a lace ownership in a busy dry goods store. A slap followed by loud words drew a crowd of over one hundred shoppers before a friend intervened. The prominent dancer and the wife of a business man were involved, sparking city talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
5. C
Athens Sees Hopeful Push for New Federal Building
Athens residents react to Washington news on a proposed $100000 federal building in the city to house the post office and the federal court. Congressman Howard drafted and introduced the bill with support from Fleming and Brantley, and prospects for passage look favorable.
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Athens
Washington
Howard
Fleming
Brantley
Government Post Office
Federal Court For
PUTTING IN NEW MACHINERY IN COLUMBUS MILL
Columbus Georgia January 24 Special The Columbus Manufacturing Company orders 7600 spindles and 225 looms to utilize idle time awaiting power from Columbus Power Company. After installation the mill will have 25000 spindles and 510 looms and become the second largest cotton plant in Columbus. Power company dam work around breaks at their dam aims to resume power by April 1.
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Columbus
Columbus Power Company
Columbus Manufacturing Company
Trials in Spalding Court in Boynton and McNaughton cases
Griffin Ga January 24 Special The only case tried today in Spalding Superior Court was State v Boynton charged with selling Aquor to minors The jury recessed at noon and a mis trial is expected The McNaughton murder case was called after noon with six jurors sworn and the panel exhausted The trial was postponed until tomorrow morning to panel more jurors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boynton
McNaughton
Griffin
W. McNaughton
Bob Patton
Two Murder Trials Set in Athens Court
Athens Ga January 24 Special Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the court house the committal trial of Dock Harper will be held Harper shot and killed a negro named Charley McCoy on Oconee Street a few weeks since the coroner s verdict was that it was a case of murder At the same time tomorrow the committal trial of John Berry colored will be held Berry stabbed and killed another negro named Howard Bond a few weeks since
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Athens
Dock Harper
Harper
Charley McCoy
Oconee Street
John Berry
Berry
Howard Bond
Garr Will Deliver Address at Soldiers' Home Dedication
Raleigh New Mexico January 24 Special Julian S Carr of Durham commander of the confederate camps in this state accepts the invitation to deliver the address at the dedication of the new building at the Soldiers' home here February 4 Governor Aycock will make remarks
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Garr
Raleigh
Julian S. Carr
Durham
Aycock
Sudden Death Near Hartwell in Georgia
Mallory Haynes, a white man, died suddenly last Saturday night about midnight 1% miles north of Hartwell at the home of Rep Dunn, a white woman of notorious character, in a location described as a snake farm.
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Hartwell
Mallory Haynes
Rep” Dunn
Snake Farm
Feme
Dr J T DeJarnette Dies Sudden in Putnam County Ga
Bassed on a January 24 report from Batonton Georgia Dr J T DeJarnette longtime district state senator and Putnam banking official died suddenly at 2 30 pm of heart failure He was a respected public figure who earlier declined a second senate term and chaired local boards His burial is planned for the next day
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Batonton
J. T. DeJarnette
Putnam
Georgid Senate
Baltimore
Putnam Alliance
Putnam County Banking Company
Earl Fitzpatrick
Madison
E. B. Fitzpatrick
Bob Ammons
Ware County
Waycross
Schiatterville
Ammony
Pierce County
B. L. Harrell
Eastman
Harris
W. H. Miller
Waycros
Memphis To Observe The Day For McKinley Memorial
Acting Mayor B R Henderson proclaims Memphis public schools and institutions to observe Wednesday January 4 as McKinley memorial day and urges contributions to the memorial fund. Churches are asked to hold collections on Sunday January 26 for the same purpose.
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McKinley Memorial
Memphis
Spectators Searched at Frankfort Trial Scene
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 24 the Jim Howard trial adjourned testimony and moved to closing arguments. Judge Cantrill ordered all spectators searched for arms fearing potential disturbances by attending mountaineers as the jury is to be seated Monday.
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Jim Howard
Frankfort
Cantrill
Allison Nominated for Circuit Judge at Fourth District Convention
Chattanooga Tenn January 4 at 3 o clock this morning on the 65th ballot 31 M Allison of Marion county was nominated for circuit judge by the democratic convention of the fourth district.
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Allison
Chattanooga
Tenn
M. Allison
Marion County
Riot Near Waco Over Hungarian Colony Generates Lynching Fear
In Carrollton Georgia on January 24 a queer riot occurred two miles beyond Waco in Haralson County. Hungarian colonists at Budda of Budapest faced a mob after Mike Finklestein shot a neighbor’s dog. The crowd sought capital punishment by hanging, but local elders intervened to quell the disturbance. Wraggle of accusations and interpreters delayed proceedings as authorities seek fuller testimony. The Hungarian settlers, about fifty families, own a temple and grow grapes for wine, with many workers returning from New York for the season. Officers of the Bank of Swainsboro held annual meeting, electing leaders and outlining surplus allocations.
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Carrollton
Waco
Haralsom
Here
Budda
Budapest
Mike Finklestein
Apn
Guegeinhelmer
Georgia
Finklestein
Seri
Mike Finkleweg
Guggeinhelmer
Furrlera Rade
New York
Eaton
Lady of Athens Adjudged Lunatic After Baltimore Accident
Miss Annie Chandler of Athens Georgia was declared a lunatic and sent to Milledgeville state sanitarium after an accident in Baltimore. A newsboy knocked her down on a street car, causing severe shock and bruises. She later traveled to Athens and her injuries apparently led to mental decline.
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Athens
Annie Chandler
Milledgeville
Misa Chandler
Baltimore
Miss Chandler
United Textile Workers to Meet in Charlotte Next May
One of the nation’s largest labor groups, the United Textile Workers of America, will hold its convention in Charlotte in May. Albert Hibbert arrives this Saturday to arrange details. About 175000 workers will be represented, with 93 million in funds available. Delegates may exceed 300, and Charlotte is seen as a central, favorable site for full southern representation.
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United Textile Workers of America
Charlotte
N. C
Albert Hibbert
I J
America
Aouthern
Dr John L Crawford Dies Former Florida Secretary of State
Tallahassee Fla January 24 Special Dr John L Crawford secretary of state since 1881 died there today the fourth state government death in twelve months He was born Covington Georgia in April 1816 came to Florida in 1845 elected to Florida house in 1947 served one term then moved to the senate before becoming secretary of state He descended from a prominent Georgia family whose influence extended to state and national councils
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Florida
Tallahassee
Fla
John L. Crawford
Miontha
Covington
House of Representatives
Senate
Georgia
Bitter Against Roosevelt condemns coronation envoy
In Frankfort Kentucky January 4 Representative A a Covington democrat introduced a joint resolution condemning President Roosevelts action in sending a special envoy to King Edwards coronation and expressing the legislature’s shame. Representative Rigdon Bracken introduced a joint resolution to prohibit schools from using any books that fail to give Admiral W S Schley full credit for the victory at Santiago Bay.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
House Today
Covington
Roosevelt
Edward
Rigdon
Bracken
Schley
Santiago
American Guild Expands By Absorbing Southern Groups
Richmond January 24 Special The American Guild of Richmond led by ex Governor Charles T O Ferrall is absorbing southern benevolent organizations Knights of Damon Mecon Ga has already joined and talks with the Anvil Savannah Ga are advancing The guilds total 9000 members and about 12000000 in force insurance
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American Guild
Richmond
Charles T. O'Ferrall
Knights of Damon
Mecon
Anvil
Savannah
Virginia Convention Keeps University Funding Defeat
Richmond Va January 24 The constitutional convention refused to reconsider its vote and upheld the defeat of the University of Virginia appropriation by a 30 to 33 decision. Debate on cities and towns committee report concluded.
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Richmond
University of Virginia
Committee On Cities and Towns
Fireman Nunnelly Saved After Engine Crush
In Gadsden Alabama on January 24 Tomas Nunnelly Jr a fourth fireman escaped death when another engine bumped cars onto his train crushing part of his shoe and tearing it from his foot. He rolled clear and survived a miraculous rescue by quick action under the moving engine.
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Nunnelly
Gadsden
Ala
Tomas Nunnelly, Jr
Tanner May Be In The Race For Secretary Of State
Friends urge Colonel James L. Tanner of Birmingham to run for secretary of state to succeed McDavid. Tanner, a prominent lawyer and well known figure in Alabama, has consented to enter the contest against W. C. Bibb of Montgomery Frank Julian of Tuscumbia and Walter Given of Madison.
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Birmingham
Ala
Montgomery
Frank Julian
Tuscumbia
Walter Given
Madison
Execution at Marianna Wis. Marianne Fis January 24
Report from Marianna Wisconsin notes the January 24 hanging of Hampton Wynn for a capital offense. Local officials supervised the execution in the prison yard as residents gathered to witness the event. The case draws attention to judicial procedures and the use of capital punishment in the era.
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Marianna
Wis
Marianne
Fis
Hampton Wynn
Toler
Duncan: Still in hiding theory of the policemen
Birmingham January 24. Special. Frank Duncan remains missing since escaping last Monday. Authorities suspect he is in hiding near Alabama City north of Birmingham. Deputy J A Gaddis and two others chased three men in woods. one wounded man fell and the trio fled. Gaddis believes Van Horn among the escapees. two others maybe Negroes. Officers think Duncan still in the city awaiting easier escape avenues.
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Birmingham
Ala
Frank Duncan
Alabama City
Here
J. A. Gaddiss
Mr. Gaddis
Gaddis
van Horn
Duncan
County Tax Case Ruled For Cleveland County
Raleigh January 4 special says acting attorney general decides the Cleveland Gaston tax case in favor of Cleveland county The mill building and warehouse are in Gaston though the office is in Cleveland He holds Cleveland is entitled to levy and collect the tax since the business is mainly in that county
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Raleigh
N. C
Cleveland-Gaston
Cleveland County
Gaston
Cleveland
Dr Morris to Speak at Union Theological Seminar y
Dr S S L Morris general secretary of home missions of the Southern Presbyterian church is in Richmond Va January 24. He will address the Union Theological Seminary students and then proceed to Petersburg.
Grover Cleveland duck hunting party arrives in Georgetown
Ex president Grover Cleveland and a notable party reach Georgetown South Carolina for ten days of hunting and fishing at General E P Alexander’s Lower Santee preserve. The group includes Rear Admiral Evans Colonel Benedict General McCook Captain Lamberton and Herman May. Ducks are reported plentiful and good weather is expected for the sport.
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Georgetown
8. C
Grover Cleveland
R. D.vans
E. C. Benedict
Anson G. McCook
Lamberton
Herman May
Atlantic Coast Line
United States
Jeff Fords
Cleveland
Chattanooga's New Route Surveyed for Rural Delivery
Chattanooga Tenn January 24 Special Inspector Graham from Washington with Postmaster Sharp surveyed another rural delivery route from HMS City north of the Tennessee river. The inspector will report favorably and the route will be established. This will be the third route in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Graham
Washington
Sharp
Farni
Hms City
Tennessee River
Negro boy shoots companion on plantation near Selma
Walter Chambliss, a ten year old negro boy, shot and killed another boy aged about twelve on the Andrew Gill plantation near Selma Alabama late yesterday evening. Chambliss was brought to Selma and placed in jail and he said he did not intend to shoot his companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Ala
Walter Chambliss
Andrew Gill
Chambliss
North Carolina City School Superintendents Meet Advances
Raleigh January 24. The North Carolina Association of City School Superintendents holds its seventeenth annual session in Raleigh. President Venable of the State University attends by invitation, as does President Winston of the Agricultural and Mechanical College, marking a notable gathering of educational leaders.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Association of
Seasion
Venable
The
State University
Winston
Agricultural and Mechanical College
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