Chance Remote to End Strike in Coal Dispute
In Birmingham Alabama on July 7, coal operators and miners failed to ratify a 1902 1903 scale. Montevallo Coal and Transportation Company withdraws from the Operators Association to negotiate separately with its miners. Operators remain united apart from Aldrich, who dissents and withdraws from the joint conference.
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Birmingham
Ale
Coal Operators’ Association
Althogether
Montevallo Coal and Transportation Company
W. F. Aldrich
Aldrich
Colonel Aldrich
Four Bodies Float Ashore After River Disaster
Gruesome riverfront discovery in Shreveport results in the drowning of six people when a party crossing Red River at Pan Sore plantation capsized after a nut overturned. Three bodies were found along Milam and Travia streets and two more near Twelve Mile bayou, with two still in the water.
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Shreveport
Red River
Milam Street
Travia Street
Cross Bayou
Twelve Mile Bayou
Pan- Sore Plantation
HON WILLIAM H PERRY DEAD DREW SOUTH CAROLINA DISTINGUISHED SON
Hon. William Hayne Perry a leading South Carolina figure and son of the late Governor Benjamin F. Perry died at his country home Bana Souci nine miles from Greenville. Born June 9 1839 he studied at Furman South Carolina College and Harvard earned a BA 1839 law began practice with his father and served four years in the Civil War rising to first lieutenant. He held posts as solicitor for the eighth district a reconstruction convention delegate and served as state senator and congressman before retiring in 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
D. C
William Hayne Perry
South Caroline
Bana Souc
Perry
Benjamin F. Perry
Furman University
South Carolina College
Harvard
Second
South Carolina Cavalry
Virginia
Johnston
Greensboro
Eighth
South Carolina
TC. Manning
Wycross
Waycross
T. C. Manning
Mae Phoenix Hotel
Waldo
Fla
Manning
Georgia
Florida
S. H. Clarke
Americus
Clarke
Central of Georgia Railway
Crawford
Warren
Tallaferro
Green
Hawes Cloud
I D. Moore
Greenounty
F. B. Shipp
Cloud
Taliaferro
W. RB. Rela
Soldier Tries to End His Life En Route to Insane Hospital
Chattanooga July 7 Private W Bong of Company F United States infantry attempted suicide while being transported to the government hospital for the insane in Washington. He tied a belt around his throat and struggled, his sergeant freeing him. Bong, veteran of the Philippines, Cuban War and Indian campaigns, suffered fever and nervous breakdowns. after several hospital attempts, he faced transfer to Washington for treatment.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Jorse W. Bong
United States Infantry
Government ‘Hospital For
Washington
Bone
Philippines
Harry P. Gross
Alabma Great Southern
Fort Payne
Ala
Gross
Fort Clark
Oates Denies Gubernatorial Candidacy in Favor of Senate
Ex Governor Oates returns from Europe and states he will not seek the governorship under any circumstances. He expresses a clear aim to run for the United States Senate and supports a state primary letting the people vote directly for all nominees from senator downward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Montgomery
Ala
Oates
Europe
United States Senate
United States
Down
Blanton Granted Respite As Fleming and Conley To Die
Raleigh July 7 Governor Aycock granted a respite until July 21 for Richard B Blanton one of two Negroes sentenced to be hanged at Salisbury for assault The council of state reviewed the evidence and heard Judge Woman report The other men Fleming and Conley face execution tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Conley
Raleigh
N. C
Aycock
Richard B. Blanton
Salisbury
Council of State
Augusta Property Is Sold for Wholesale Block
A local syndicate purchased the old Augusta hotel block on Broad Street for 42,000 dollars. The city council granted a spur track from the railroad on Washington Street to serve the site, enabling a new wholesale block. Bell Telephone petitioned to underground wires. referred to streets and drains committee.
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Augusta
Broad Street
Washington Street
Bell Telephone Company
Colonial Premiers Joyous Over Cape Colony Victory
London July 7 colonial premiers assembled in London congratulated the empire and Sir John Gordon Sprigg on the victory for constitutional government in Cape Colony after the imperial decision against suspending the Cape constitution. They noted the unrest relief and praised Sprigg for his opposition to suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Colony
London
Empire
John Gordon Spriggs
Joseph Chamberlain
Edmund Barton
John Gordon Sprigg
John Gordon Sprigge
Loan for Cuban planters by Havana bankers rejected
Havana bankers reply to the government request for a 4 million dollar loan to aid sugar cane growers. They state the loan could not be raised and report two offers to fund the venture, including one from a New York firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Ankers
New York
Five Die Two Become Insane In Charleston Heat
Charleston reports two insanity cases linked to extreme heat while five deaths are blamed on whisky and hot weather. Temperatures reached 102 degrees, the highest in thirty-one years, with conditions cited as the most severe ever known. Rice planters fear crop destruction unless rain comes soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Mississippi Drought Brings Severe Crop Loss Fears
In Jackson Mississippi this week drought-endured crops face heavy losses. Corn yields may drop 40 to 60 percent with little hope for rain to save them. Cotton also suffers from lack of moisture and hot winds while the Mexican boll weevil has appeared in Holmes county, threatening broader delta spread. Farmers grow increasingly disheartened as conditions worsen compared to last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississip
Holmes County
City Mayor urges county to pay for paving in front of courthouse
Macon Georgia July 1 Special Mayor Smith received a letter from county commissioners declaring they will not reconsider their action refusing to pay the city for paving the street in front of the courthouse deeming the courthouse public property. He argues that city taxpayers support the county and the street benefits all, urging payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners of Bible
Smith
Macon
Court House
Mrs Lynde Wins Her Suit Over Attorney Fees
The New Jersey Court of Errors reversed the Court of Chancery in the divorce case of Mary W. Lynde against James Westervelt. A settlement set Lynde to pay 1000 to her husband with Westervelt receiving 23000 to 33000 for expenses 5000 for associate counsel and 15000 for himself. The court ruled a contingency fee agreement would be against public policy and not enforceable and will decide future entitlements.
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Westervelt
Trenton
Court of Errors Today
Court of Chancery
Mary W. Lynde
James Westervelt
Charles W. Lynde
Lynde
Court of Errors
Westervelta
Georgia State College of Agriculture President Speaks
At Ohio State University graduate school exercises in Columbus on July 7 Hon ames Wilson secretary of agriculture delivered a broad review of government efforts to boost farming. He forecast Alaska’s agricultural output soon surpassing its mineral wealth. Professor H C White of the Georgia State College of Agriculture also spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgien
Graduate School of Agriculture
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
Honames Wilson
Alaska
H. C. White
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Netty Terry Wins a Prince in Paris Marriage
Paris on July 7 reports Netty Terry daughter of the late Antonio Terry wed Prince Guy de Lucinge Faucigny at St. Philippe du Route church. Francise Terry and Count Stanislaus de Castelane witnessed the brides side while Prince Aymon de Lucinge-Faucigny and Count de Kergorlay witnessed for the groom.
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Antonio Terry
Paris
Guy de Lucinge- Faucigny
Netty
St. Philippe du Route
Francise Terry
Stanislaus de Castelane
Aymon de Lucinge-Faucigny
Count de Kergorlay
Natalie to Take the Veil Rumor of Ex Queen Entering Convent
Vienna rumor spreads that ex Queen Natalie of Serbia plans to enter a convent. The Klener Tagblatt reports the old tale as a possibility, noting ongoing public interest in the former monarch.
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Vienna
Qlener Tagblatt
Natalie of
Servia
Alexander City Rebuilds With Brick and Stone Only
After the June fire in Alexander City Alabama the city council requires new structures within the fire zone to be brick or stone to prevent future disasters. Builders and property owners list plans for numerous brick stores banks depots and hotels with two story stone and brick residences under construction or soon to begin. Original water colors by celebrated artists are advertised at low prices at C W Thurmond's.
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Alexander City
Ala
Dourgea
Noten
George A
L. B. Coley
A. L. Moon
W. FP. Belew
Ator
J. H. Fuller
Mr ¥. Walker
W. M. Welch
Casper & Harlan
J. A. Goggans
Hooper & Nolen
M. F. Walker
Alabama
Taft Note to Vatican Under Cardinal Committee Review
Rome July 7 A member of the cardinal committee examining Judge Taft's propositions on Philippine religious affairs said the body expects to reply by next Thursday night. Taft seeks friar withdrawal while cardinals require retention of some Spanish friars to teach the language and serve in universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
Taft
Philippine Islands
O'Gorman
Bronx Falls
Dak
Philippines
Islands
Soon to Crown King Edward ceremony likely in August
A Rome dispatch reports Socialist riots at Orte during municipal elections on the right bank of the Tiber. The polling place was wrecked, several policemen seized, and police and troops fired on the mob. Over forty wounded in the clashes.
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London
Rome
Orte
Tiber
Endowment Policy Encouraged for Young Sons Savings
A message urges parents with sons reaching adulthood to start him saving systematically by presenting an Endowment Policy with the first premium paid. It suggests explaining that he should keep it in force as a compulsory savings method and to consider the Equitable Life.
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Montevallo
William H. Perry
Atlanta
Co. W. Thurmond
Whitehall
Admiral Farragut
Cumberland
Boston
Eastern Steamboat Company
United Fruit Company
Maine
Eastern Steamshop Company
Farragut
Sunday
Constitution Daily Constitution
Sunny South
Nee
Sunday Constitution
Standard
Fourth
Blanton
Augusta Property
Mrs. Lynde
Professor White
Netty Terry
Natalie
Prom
Thurmond’s
The
Edward
R. L. _ Foreman
Wigey
Atlania
Dowrrr & Co
Ohtcags
Dewid
Moncrief Plumbing & Tinning CO
Snake and Mitchell Sts
Widam
Liverpool
Merion
New
New England
Gibraltar
Naples
Genos
Vancouver
Dominion Line
Mose
A. F. Liebman, Real Estate, Renting & Loans
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East Georgia Avenue
Pulliam Street
Esss
Smith Street
S. Pryor St
Pryor St
N. Broad Street
Marietta and
Peachtre Streets
Rene Sar
A. R
A. FK
EBMAN
Bozolal
Masbine Tiie
Chicago
Cincinnati
W. A. Muller
T. P.A
Ghattanooga
W. S.lyqgr
T.A
Salonica
Neue Freie Presse
Turkey
Guesne
Zee
Lsova
Guvesne
Reid
Columbia
Price Universal Food Choppers
Eureka Steel Range
King Steel Range
King Bee
Fairbanks Sl
King Hardware Co
Panditivas
Paters Sis
Reeves
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