Short Tom Alexander Quits Augusta Owing 145000
Augusta July 2 revelation of the cotton factors firm Alexander and Alexander shows discrepancies of about 145000 after the disappearance of Thomas W Alexander a leader in Geogia society. He left town after borrowing 200 to go to New York. His brother Bishop Alexander received letters from him asking desk to be opened and stating he would not be seen again if he did not return by Wednesday. Letters to a partner a cotton mill president and his wife reveal no financial details. Banks report losses and firm assets total about 80000 with personal liabilities of T W Alexander around 26009. He claims sole responsibility and his brother knew nothing.
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Augusta
Cotton Factors
Alexander & Alexander
Thomas W. Alexander
Heat of
Georgia
Alexander
New York
Bishop Alexander
Georgia Railroad Bank
National Bank of Augusta
National Exchange Bank
T. W. Alexander
Baptist Young People International Convention Opens in Omaha
The fifteenth Baptist Young People's Union of America convention begins in Omaha with about 1200 delegates. W. S. Williamson speaks on spiritual power, state and regional rallies are held, Len G. Broughton leads evotional hour, and banners for study progress are presented. Bryan guests attend luncheon at Dorchester House in London.
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Omahe
Omaha
Neb
The
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Board of Managers
Kiowa Indiana
Oklahoma
W.3. Williamson
KL. D
St. Louis
Len G. Broughton
D.D
Atlanta
Ira M. Price
Chicago
Colored Society
Selma
Ava
Bryan declares he is more radical than in 1896
In Lenton July 2 report William J. Bryan said he remains conservative in principle but more radical on economic policy than in 1896. He defended democracy as propertied yet pledged to expose dishonesty and apply equal rights without special privileges, noting gold production has altered money dynamics and bimetallism remains his aim.
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Lenton
Wiliam J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Bryan
United States
Raportasce
Armed Strikers Defy Officers In Cody Texas? Reign Of Terror Claim
Cody Wyoming July 12 One hundred strikers have seized the government camp at Corbett tunnel in the Shoshone reservation works eight miles from Cody and threaten the lives of 500 workers if they return to work Sheriff Halmetta with fifty mounted deputies left for the scene. A battle is feared as the strikers are armed and incensed at officers who drove them out on July 4. The scene promises confrontation as authorities move to dislodge the strikers.
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Wyo
Corbett Tunnel
Halmetta
Acker S
Friends of Reform
Bryan
America
Woman Crank Lays Siege to Roosevelt Wife in Oyster Bay
Mrs O A Esac arrived in Oyster Bay seeking an audience with Mrs Roosevelt over a family matter said to involve a brigadier general relative. She walked to Sagamore Hill, argued with Secret Service, then returned escorted by a secret service member without restraint.
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Roosevelt
Hoke Smith Speech Sparks Savannah Meeting Drama
A July 14 meeting in Savannah drew about 30 attendees as a rowdy discussion arose over Hoke Smith and his firing of a Georgia lady while keeping Black people in office. A challenger demanded Mr. Smith explain charges by Mr. Howell and was met with heated debate before a motion to invite Smith to respond was narrowly approved.
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Hare Smith
H. G. Greene
Hampton
Mr. Smith
Howell
Savannah
Overflow Ward Meeting Draws Atlanta Crowd For Howell
A massive crowd packed Judge Blondworth's court room and spilled into the street as supporters gathered for a Clark Howell rally in Fulton county Georgia. Speakers defended Howell against Hoke Smith, asserting democracy and unity while demonstrations in the street reflected strong county backing for Howell.
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Clark Howell
Georgia
Alohy
Atlanta
Second Ward
Clark Howell Mor
Ice
Alabama
Hoke Smith
Fulton County
Mer‘ehania
Taborera Fm
R. W. Martin
Mr. Martin
Judge T. P. Wetmoreland
Thomas B. Felder
Harry Silverman
W. 8. Weir
R. A. Broyles
George L. Bell
Forsyth County
Hartje Denies Susie Wagner Letter Authorship in Divorce Trial
In a divorce suit, Mrs. Hartje disputes authorship of the Susie Wagner letter. Experts Carvalho and Ewell testify the contested exhibit 38 is a mutilated fabrication. The case centers on alleged infidelity and a wave of supposed forged letters. Hartje's husband faces perjury warrants over the allegations.
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Augustus Hartje
Pittsburg
Eo Ee
Hartje
Susan Wagner
Susie Wagner
Susie
Tom" Madine
Posents PA
Mary
David M. Carvalho
Carvalho
Marshall D. Ewell
Chicago
Hartie
Sister Kills Brother Who Shot Holy Roller Leader
In Battle Washington on July 12 Esther Mitchell shot and killed her brother George S Mitchell at Seattle Union Station. George had earlier shot and killed Franz Edmund Creffield, a Holy Roller Prophet, and was acquitted of murder and insanity pleas. Esther, a fervent Creffield follower, confronted her brother after he sought him in Seattle. She surrendered after the fatal act and faces arrest. Perry and Freda Mitchell were later detained as witnesses. The family had been in discord over Creffield's treatment of Esther.
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Battle
Wash
George S Mitchell
Smd
Kired
Franz Edmund Cretfield
Eather
Seattle Union Station
Esther Mitchell
Holy Roters
Corvallis
Ore
Creffield
Holy Rollers
Seattle
Creffiela
George Mitchell
Inj
Esther
Oregon
Mitchell
George
Perry
Fred
Misa Mitchell
Miss Mitchell
Charles Mitchell
Freda Mitchell
Judge Secures License to Wed Former Wife Post Divorce
Judge Juan MacLeary of Porto Rico grants a marriage license to Mary King MacLeary of Auburn, previously divorced from him in 1901 for abandonment. The judge, aged 60, moved from Texas and has long been linked to the Masons and public service. reconciliation reportedly aided by their daughter.
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James Harvey MacLeary
Ben’ Pironesses
Juan
Supreme Court of
Porto Rico
Mary King MacLeary
Auburn
MacLéary
Theon
Babies Drown While Playing At Pokic Eight Children Wade
Eight children were wading near a water area when a drowning incident occurred. Authorities reported two infant deaths at the scene and urged caution around public waterways. Police opened a case for investigation.
Nine at picnic drown in river near Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids group of eight children at a riverbank picnic saw only one survivor. The incident left Lexmlub Sweeting seven, Hazdl Sweeting fourteen, Gladys ten, Josie twelve, Ruth Kiersey eleven, Clara Usher sixteen, and two others dead. Ruth Kiersey survived by alerting authorities after the accident. Clara Usher was missing at 4 pm as rescue efforts continued.
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Cedar Rapids
Lexmlub Sweeting
Hazdl Sweeting
Gladys Sweeting
Josie Sweeting
Ruth Coyle
Sioux City
Clara Usher
Sweeting
Bil Kiersey
Claraj Usher
Bridge for Baton Rouge spans Mississippi River
New Orleans July 2 The Times Democrat says a bridge across the Mississippi at Baton Rouge is practically assured with Southern Pacific Texas and Pacific, Colorado Southern and New Orleans Pacific backing the project. Trains would cross from the east bank to New Orleans, replacing ferries at Avondale Gouldsboro and Algiers. Width 3 495 feet high water, depth about 88 feet. No bridge currently below Memphis.
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New Orleans
The
Times Democrat
Mississippi River
Baton Rouge
Pacfic
Texas and Pacific
Colorado Southern
Pacific
Avondale
Gouldsboro
Algiers
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