Excitement at Camp Warren over daring shooting incident
A clash near Dalton Georgia reports soldiers attempting to force a dance on black men. Plum Hardeman fired twice at pursuing soldiers but wounded none as crowds gathered. Services and German parties continue at Camp Warren and local hotels despite the incident and rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Davis
Dalton
Park Woodward
Nash
Patton
Barker
Candler
Atlanta
Rome
Whitfeld Club
E. T. McAfee
F K. McCutchen
Hotel Dalton
Plum Hardeman
Camp Davis
Copper Company smelting plant to blast in Ducktown
J Park Channing financial agent of the Tennessee Copper Company travels from New York to Ducktown Tenn to witness the plant’s blasting next week. Ore from Tennessee and Ducktown mines will be smelted on site rather than shipped north, with mines located along the Atlanta Knoxville and Northern railway. A Kentucky Kentucky Tennessee Oil syndicate applies for a charter to develop five thousand acres in Wayne County Ky, using land on the Standard Oil pipeline from Jamestown Tenn to Somerset Ky. Knoxville capitalists hold fifty thousand dollars in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copper Company
Knoxville
Tenn
J. Park Channing
New York
Ducktown
Tennessee Copper Company
Tennessee and
Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Railway
Atlanta
Kentucky
Kentucky- Tennessee Oil Syndicate
Wayne County
Standard Oil Company
Jamestown
New York Plans to Seize repudiated Southern Bonds
A New York trust company proposes a union to collect repudiated carpet bag bonds of southern states. Most $14,000,000 were issued in 1870 for railroad and levee aid in Arkansas and linked to Governor Clayton. The bonds were repudiated by the Fishback amendment in 1834 and produced no benefits to the state. Addresses by business men planned in Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Little Rock
Ark
Associated Press
New York Trust Company
Clayton
Mexico
Knoxville Machinists Strike Amid Conference Refusal
In Knoxville Tennessee on July 17 special dispatch reports Southern Railway General Manager Frank Gannon wrote to Knoxville machinists that no conference would be held with a new system committee. The message echoes a prior telegram and local officials refuse public release while about forty journeymen and ninety machinists, apprentices, and helpers are involved in the strike at Knoxville shops led by Master Mechanic J B Michal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Frank 8. Gannon
The
Southern Railway
Focal
Gannon
J. B. Michal
Sourt Officers Arrested For Forgery In Chattanooga
Four county figures including W P Silver and J T Ross were arrested in Chattanooga Tenn on warrants charging forgery and illicit county funds. Tom Thurman and John Howard, tied to the justices courts, faced related accusations as the investigation unfolded tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. P. Silver
J T. Ross
Tom Thurman
John Howard
Andyp
Polie Thomas Howard
Four Year MSE Push Fails In Alabama Legislature Debate
In Montgomery on July 17 the bid for quadrennial legislative sessions failed to gain support. Biennial advocates could muster 55 votes while 17 backed the four-year plan. Corporation lawyers largely favored four-year terms as former members argued country voters preferred it. The debate touched on salaries and mileage for lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Mississippi Cotton Prospects Improve Despite Drought
Jackson July 17 Special An MS Weather Bureau report notes cotton stands well despite drought with bottom lands thriving while hot weather slows growth elsewhere. Corn needs moisture soon or early planting may fail. sugar cane potatoes suffer. melons small but plentiful. pastures dry and water scarce. Governor Longino reports delta cattle losses from carbon dis ease but vaccination reduces spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mise
Mississippi Department of the Weather Bureau
Notable Forgery and Looting Case Sparks Arrests
Rosa and Silver allegedly passed judgment on straw criminals with forged officer names by Howard and Thurman. The arrests cause a sensation with more possible charges to follow. The looted sum is described as not large.
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Rosa and
Silver
Howard
Thurman
Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf to Open 25 Miles of Track
Memphis July 17 The Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf road prepares to open twenty five miles of new line on the 25th between Weatherford and Parkersburg Oklahoma Officials say work toward Amarillo is advancing at three miles per day and the line will reach Amarillo by the first of the year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Choctaw, Oklahoma and
Gulf Road
Weatherford
Parkersburg
Oklahoma
Amarillo
Denson narrowly spared lynching at Magnolia Ark
William Denson a colored man faced a near lynching after an attempted assault on a young woman. Sheriff Warren Judge W L Smith moved fast, protecting him behind guards as a mob of about fifty appeared. Denson was tried at once, sentenced to twenty one years in the penitentiary, and the crowd dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denson
Memphis
Tenn
William Denson
Magnolia
Ark
Warren
W L Smith
Judge Smith
Legislature Debates Free Pass Prohibition and Court Reforms
The legislature debated a proposed free pass ban for officials with the penalty of forfeiture of office for violations. An attempt to extend the ban to all officials failed 72 to 51, while pay remained at current levels. Other votes included increasing state senators and representatives, and changes to judiciary powers, appellate courts, and elective judges. Mississippi also heard about a new Vicksburg to Hattiesburg railway and a push to boost canning industries, with upcoming Southern Railroad Commissioners Association discussions on uniform freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Judiciary Committee
Hmit
Supreme Court
Corporations Committees
Huntsville Electric Lines Sale Rumor Spreads
In Huntsville Alabama on July 17 a rumor circulates that Huntsville Electric Railroad, Light and Power may change hands. No official confirmation exists, but whispers point to the Baltimore syndicate that has acquired several southern street railways. Residents hope extensions to the local electric line would follow a sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Huntsville Electric Railroad, Light and Power Company
Baltimore
Death by own action of Mrs Rufus Norwood at South Decatur
Mrs Rufus Norwood of South Decatur Ala died last night from an overdose of laudanum during a personal crisis. She was a young mother of two, described as despondent. health and condition cited as possible causes. Special report from Decatur July 17. Birmingham base ball franchise holders meet at Arlington hotel and organize with officers President J W McQueen secretary treasurer Coffee BE Jackson manager W J Boles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Norwood
South Decatur
Ala
Decatur
Birmingham
Arlington Hotel
J. W. McQueen
Coffee BE. Jackson
W. J. Boles
Petition in Bankruptcy in Huntsville Alabama
Petition argued before Jere Murphy referee in bankruptcy to place Florence Machine Works in involuntary bankruptcy Merchants Bank S Broadus and Florence businessmen petitioners allege the company operates at a loss and is heavily involved Referee heard arguments and will announce a decision later
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsvie
Ala
Jere Murphy
Florence Machine Works
Merchants’ Bank
5. S. Broadus
Florence
Castoria advert fragment hints at gift purchase or remedy claim
Fragmentary OCR text includes likely old advertisement language mentioning Castoria and a seller Cardy Hilde Beara the 5 and The Wind You Have Always Bought it, suggesting a vintage patent medicine or product promo with truncated branding and ownership names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castoria
Beara
Four Killed in Florida as Storm Hits Tennessee
Tallahassee July 17 Advices say a heavy electric storm near the city caused loss of life and extensive property damage. Captain A C Spiller’s house was struck by lightning. John Henderson, a colored man, was knocked senseless though likely to recover. A nearby colored family’s house was wrecked with a girl child killed while lowering a window and a male inmate dying later. Two colored women in another tenant’s house were killed. The two hour storm damaged many houses and is described as the most destructive of life and property in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
A. C. Spiller
John Henderson
Patrick Houston
Ife
Lightning Strikes Birmingham Saloon Crowd Kills One Injures Several
A severe storm in Birmingham on July 17 caused a lightning bolt to strike Keenan’s saloon on Avenue B and Tenth Street, killing Pete Crowley and injuring Ed Lewis among others. The Morris hotel was hit, a fire started but was controlled, and the citywide utilities suffered disruptions as storms flooded streets and crippled transit and communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Birmingham
Ala
Keenan
San
Avenue B
Tenth Street
Pete Crowley
Ed Lewis
Morris
Tennessee Town Wrecked by Windstorm Hits Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro Tennessee reports a windstorm at 2 pm wrecking Eagle Ville eighteen miles south. E McCord storehouse toppled with buggies wagons harness and furniture stock lost. No insurance. Trees and outhouses damaged heavily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Eagleville
E McCord
Lightning Sets Hillsboro Church Ablaze in Storm
In a severe wind and electrical storm this evening the Methodist church at Hillsboro, thirteen miles west of Decatur, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. The storm was followed by heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ala
Hillsboro
Storms Sweep Brownville Area in July Night
Severe wind and rain storm hit Brownsville Tennessee lasting over an hour. Reports from the northern and eastern parts of the county say a heavy rain fell tonight with damage not yet quantified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownville
Brownsville
Tenn
Tillman Meets the Italian in Port Town Visit
Senator Tillman and his wife arrive from a fishing trip at 2 AM aboard a steamer that drifted for hours. In Market Street he is greeted by Vincent Chico, rival of Tillman’s dispensary law, and invited to a drink at Chico’s harbor establishment as tensions linger over political clashes and campaign history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chico
Charlester
Senator Tillman
Market Street
Tillman
Vincent Chico
Hanor
Tilman
Italan
Chico Street
Desperado Johnson Terrorizes Charleston Area
Sheriff hunts Willam Johnson a Black desperado in the swamps above Charleston after he murders William Burns and Smith during a gambling game. He collected cash from players, then opened fire to intimidate locals. A city posse searches the countryside as residents lock doors and fear his return.
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Desperado
Charleston
Martin
Nossa
Willam Johnson
Johnson
Williiam Burns
Smith
Peruna touted as nerve tonic by doctors and patients
A stream of testimonials from doctors and patients praises Peruna for nervous prostration, catarrh, and related ailments. Letters from A M Smith of Veazey Georgia and Martin W Wheelock of Montreal highlight relief and strong faith in the remedy. John F Schmidt of Carthage Ohio claims dramatic revival after years of illness, attributing his recovery to Peruna and vowing to keep it in his home. Dr Hartman offers free advice to those seeking help.
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A. M. Smith
Fuller Academy
Veazey
Peruna
Martin W. Wyncelors
Montpelier
Thea Peruna Medicine Co
Martin W Wheelock
John F Schmidt
Carthage
Hartman
Gratis
Dr Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Short Session at Richmond Constitutional Convention Minutes
Richmond Va July 17 only two resolutions were presented at the state constitutional convention. Secretary Button noted returns on local school taxation. Milton of Petersburg proposed curbs on local aid and a prohibition on county or city subsidies to corporations or internal improvements. Tar ry of Mecklenburg urged a county spending revolt requiring posted notices and voter referenda for advances over one thousand dollars with a ten thousand dollar property tax base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Button
W .A. Milton
Petersburg
Tarry
Mecklenburg
Board of Supervisors
New York Picked for 1902 Amateur Press Convention
Nashville July 17 The National Amateur Press Association selected New York City to host the 1902 convention. Elected officers include John Travis Nixon president B Franklin Morse first vice president Alfred T Levine second vice president George Jousan Hfountain returning secretary Foster Gilroy corresponding secretary Louis M.Btarrimg treasurer Samuel J Steinberg official editor Ethel May Johnston historian. Executive judges named Nelson Glazier Morton Mrs T J Spencer and H C Jensen. Laureate winners Samuel J Steinberg sketch historian and editorial Nelson G Martin poet. A banduet was served at the Tulane hotel tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nashville
Tenn
National Amateur Press Association
New York City
John Travis Nixon
Crowley
B. Franklin
Morse
Alfred T Levine
George Jusan Hfoutain
Brooklyn
Foster Gilroy
Lansdowne
Louis M Btarrimg
Samuel J Steinberg
Indianapolis
Ind
Ethel May Johnston
Everett
Mass
Nelson Glazier Morton
Boston
T. J Spencer
Hartford
Conn
H. C. Jensen
Omaha
Neb
Nelson G. Martin
Tulane Hotel
Police Commissioner Johnson Wins Pay for Manly
Johnson secures officers to fund Captain Manly's salary during illness at Grady hospital. An "honor roll" of morning and evening watch volunteers will rotate court bailiff duties, ensuring Manly is paid monthly while he recovers. Ex-chief W P Lanly slowly improves, with funds aiding his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
W P. Lanly
Grady Hospital
Captain Manly
Manly
Morning Watch
Belding
Davis
Meeks
Camp
Goodson
Cox
Andrews Hulsey
Christophine
Connally
Terrell
Stanley
Jackson
Mass
J W
Grant
Evening Watch
Brown
Hanonah
Gresham
Wilson
Wootten Mercer
Estes
W R Jones
Jett
Cook
Ball
Met
Manny
Lyceum show thrills crowd with diverse acts
The bill this week at the Lyceum drew large crowds with every box filled. Todd-Jufiga acrobats impressed, Alto and Jennings teased novelty with walking can tricks, Mise Alto sung, Cain and St Mitchell parodied, Maud Meredith gained favor, Ketter performed rope feats, and the integraph displayed Pan-American exposition pictures.
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Lyceum
Todd-Jufiga
Jennings
Alto
Mise Alto
St Mitchell
Cain
Maud Meredith
Ketter
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Danse
Wwuifield Club
Chamber of Commerce
SOURT
Efort
Fem
Wade
Mississippi
Coen
Longino
Delta
Bolivar
Washington
Coahoma
Sunflower
Atlanta Greys
McB
Ek Mus
Coshing Co
For Children
Suifor
Bolivar County
South
Southern Railroad Commissioners’ Association
McInnis
Mississippi Commission
Messrs Kincannon
Day
Florida
Hanley
Arkansas
Bolt
Jam
Silt
Georgia
Cuace
Mr. Smith
A.M Smith
Amateur Press Association
Colfax Maryland
Colfax Maryland Rye
Tetlac Mayland B
Olfax Maryland Rye
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Baltimore
Arizona
Col
Cal
Idaho
Mont
Colmaxk. Distilling CO
Dept. I
Maryland
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