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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1901

Page

7

Roanoke Murder Case Ties Motive to a Woman

Dead two men, John Tally and Charles Berry, found along the Pocahontas West Virginia line after being shot and robbed. Mary Graham and Bob Niddiffer held. alleged involvement includes Pete Souigler and George Graham. Motive reportedly linked to a dispute over a woman. Mary Graham is widow of George Graham.

Roanoke John Tally Charles Berry Pocahontas Coopers W. Va Tolly Berry Tennessee Pocahontas Lato Mary Graham Bob Niddiffer West Virginia Botée Jowlet Fred Fallet Bluefields Pete Souigler George Ison George Graham Jack Mar Weed Mary ‘Graham Bob Uddlifer Spangler Nelson Mary Grahe Tory Herry Nidditter

Crete Status Quo Maintained by Protecting Powers

London July 31 A false report circulated claiming a Greek fleet went to Canea Crete to proclaim annexation. In the Lords Lord Lansdowne said the four protecting powers would uphold Crete status quo. He noted Prince George of Greece will stay as high commissioner after his current term ends with the King of Greece's consent.

Oir London United Canea Crete Greece House of Lords Lord Lansdowne George Manhaute

No German Spanish Alliance Speech from Madrid Interview

Madrid July 30 The premier Senor agasta in an interview published today warns against any political outcome from the visit of the German squadron under Prince Henry of Prussia at Cadiz to Spain He states Spain has nothing to offer and must reorganize her army and administration before considering alliances

Madrid Senoragasta Prince Henry Prussia Cadiz Spain

Negroes Whipped and Deaths Reported in Arkansas County

Nevada county turmoil unfolds after a white crowd seeks to whip Sigler a colored man. Sigler’s sons fire on attackers killing Haynie and Halton. Reports claim bitter white black tensions with several black residents whipped. Also mentions Georgia Tech summer school and admissions through a local assessor.

Arkansas Dammen Ark Sigler Sigier Haynie Halton Nevada County

British Solons Stirred by London Paper Attacks War Secretary

The Daily Mail and London press clashed with War Secretary Brodrick over his alleged boycott and claims of secret war office information. MacNeill forced a Commons motion. the printer faced potential bar attendance, but the motion failed 28 to 1.

London Brodick Detly Mail House of Commons War Secretary Brodrick Daily Mail Hose of Commons War Office Mai Balfour MacNeill

Rioting Belgian Deputies End Session In Brussels

In Brussels July 30 socialists in the chamber disrupted proceedings by singing revolutionary songs and clashing with the chair. President DeSadelette adjourned the session as a section of deputies protested with the Marseillaise and the Internationale. Public prosecutors begin action against Furnemont and Vanbangendonck for threatening and insolent conduct toward the speaker.

Brussels Mermabers Rdiagr Chamber DeSadelette Furnemont Vanbangendonck

Women Outnumber Men in Massachusetts Population

Washington reports census bureau bulletin shows Massachusetts females make up 14 percent of the state population. The bulletin surveys population by sex nativity and color for several states including Maryland Maine Louisiana and Kentucky, noting women as a minority in Bay State.

Bay State Washington Massachusetts Maryland Maine Louisiana Kentucky Census Bureau

Famine Prices Altered Prices in Chicago and Potatoes Upgraded

In Chicago the drought drive lifts vegetable and fruit costs far above last year. Hoard prices surge as dining houses raise bills or cut portions. Potatoes jump from 30-49 cents to 1 and 1.30 per bushel with 5 cent daily rises, while California fruits fetch near seasonal highs. In Cincinnati a potato firm gains control of scarce supply, pushing barrel prices to 3.25 and 4.00 for better grades.

Chicago California Potato Trust Cincinnati Commission Gise Sunny South Sunmy South Constitution Atlanta South

Indiana Dry Spot As Rain Falls Elsewhere

Rains in the corn belt were lighter than the previous day but fell in areas most in need. Southwestern Ohio Southern Illinois and other states received precipitation while Indiana saw little to no meaningful rain. Temps mostly near 99 degrees west of the Mississippi with warmer readings east.

Corn Belt Mississippi Heuro Atlantic States

Cotton Is Stuntedly Texas Report Preview

The Post will print a Texas cotton crop report showing an average condition of 82 percent. Central Texas suffers from dry weather with 18 counties at 70 percent. the report notes the plant is stunted but healthy and well fruited. A good rain would help across most regions, though not absolutely required for a good crop.

Houston Tex the Post Texas

Damage to Iowa Corn Reports Uncertain State of Crop

Des Moines July 30 The Town section of the United States crop service stationed in this city issued its official report on Iowa corn condition today. The report says the extent of damage cannot be determined until the crop matures and temperatures moderate. Generally the conditions have been more favorable than in prior periods.

Iowa Des Moines United States Crop Service

Worked in dream used by o new

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate the phrase worked in dream used by o new with unclear context or subjects. No clear person place organization or event is identifiable in the readable text. Further text is needed for a coherent headline and summary.

Poisoning From New Ice Cream Freezer Strikes Nashville Family

Captain H T Holman of the Nashville fire department his wife and two children his sister and her child narrowly escaped death from ptomaine poisoning. Diagnosed by doctors as caused by ice cream made in a new freezer the family fell unconscious after dinner. Five hours of effort revived them and they slowly recover.

Nashville, Tenn Hi. T. Holman Nashville Fire Department W. J. Page

Southern Baptists Convene State Secretaries Session

State corresponding secretaries of the Southern Baptist Convention gathered in Nashville Tennessee for a joint session. Raw A V Rowe of Winona Mississippi was chosen chairman and Reverend J G Bow of Louisville Kentucky secretary.

Nashville Tenn Sly Southern Baptist Convention Raw A. V. Rowe Winona Miss Rey J. G Bow Louisville

McMillen appoints prison warden and county election boards

Tennessee governor McMillin reappointed R L Blevins as warden at Brushy Mountain branch prison. Appointments to election commissions announced for Bradley and Morgan counties with G A Cate John L Smith P H Walker John R Brown G C Williams W A Qualls. Also reports Minister R A Young compromised debts paying 6600 dollars, petition in bankruptcy to be withdrawn. Lula Prince Kennedy released on bond pending appeal in Supreme Court.

Tennessee Nashville Tenn McMillin RL. Blevins Brushy Mountain Branch Bradley County G. A. Cate John L. Smith P. H. Walker Morgan County John R. Brown G. CG. Williams W.A. Qualls R. A. Young Lulu Prince Kennedy Kansas City Lula Prince Kennedy Kitlng Philip H. Kennedy Supreme Court

Drought Broken by Heavy Rains Across Kentucky

The drought in Kentucky ends with heavy rainfall in Frankfort Owingsville Danville Paducah Shelbyville Paris Carroll Lancaster Nicholasville Burgin Versailles and Hopkinsville. Benefits tobacco and late crops, though early corn may be hurt in some areas.

Yoratio Kentucky Louisville Frankfort Owingsville Danville Paducah Shelbyville Paris Carele Lancaster Nicholasville Burgin Versailles Hopkinsville Nebraska Omaha Nebt Kansas Topeka Kans

Wreck at Tull Sple: Rock Island Passenger Train Collision

A northbound Rock Island passenger train, three hours late after leaving El Reno, derailed two miles south of Tull Sple. C. L. McLain of Enid was killed. 24 others injured, with several seriously hurt. A broken rail and washed-out culvert caused the crash. engineer Kelley and the train crew mitigated a larger disaster.

Kremlin O. T Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific el Reno Here C. L. McLain Enid L. J. Kelsey Kansas Ciy W. II Kelsey Medford C. T James Taylor Jamesport G. H. Bholand Victor Cots D. B. Salehman Joptin K. Raub North Topeka Kans Serioua A.N. Smith Milo Iowe Charles Smith Topeka Rock Island C. C. Mulvaney Fort Smith Arn J. ¥. Brock Kanges City Kelley Tus L. McLain

Southern Baptist State Secretaries Meet in Nashville

The second annual meeting of Southern Baptist state secretaries opened in Nashville Tennessee with Rev J E White of Atlanta outlining a cooperative system for mission work. Attending were Georgia State Secretary J L Jameson Sunday School Board reps W W Landrum J E White and M M Welch and Judge Hillyer from the cooperative committee.

A. J. Holt Nashville J. E. White Atlanta Hermitage Andrew Jackson Lansing Burrows Thia the Baptist Southern Baptist Tenn Southern Baptist Convention J. DE. White Jameson Georgia Sunday School Board of W. W. Landrum J. BE. White M. M. Welch Judge Hillyer Cooperative Committee

Dentists Convention Highlights Demonstrations in Nashville

The Southern branch of the National Dental Association held sessions in Nashville on July 3 with numerous demonstrations. Participants included Chapper and Holland of Atlanta and W. V. B. Ames of Chicago contributing to the discussions.

Chapper and Holland Atlanta Nashville Tenn Southern Branch The National Dental Association W. V. B. Ames Chicago

Notable Names Linked Across Cities In Separate Listings

A compilation lists individuals linked to multiple locations including Gainesville Texas Nashville Southall Dick son Bolivar Isaac Carr Durham Clarksville Atlanta Kansas City Wasela Tunn W E Griswold Denver Nashville Crawford Wilkes Barre Finney Wilkes Barre and Atlanta figures with ties to Chicago and other hubs.

Comegys Gainesville Tex J. &Dale Nashville Southall Dickson Bolivar Isaac Carr Durham H. BE. Beach Clarksville J. A. Chappel Atlanta J. B. Vernon Kansas City L. P. Leonard Wasela, Tunn W. E Griswold Denver J. ¥. Grawford A. G. Finney Wilkesbarre, Pa Frank Holland Robert T. Good Chicago

KILLED HIS STEPDaughter AND THREATENED LYNCHING

Bristol Tennessee July 3 Armstrong Hensley is jailed at Erwin Unicoi County on charges of brutal murder of his five year old stepdaughter. Reports say he beat the child after a trivial provocation and threw her into a stream she was rescued but he fled. Local mountaineers in the Unaka range have threatened lynching and a guard stands around the jail.

Armstrong Hensley Bristol Tenn Erwin Unicoi County Hensley Sha Wag Unaka Range

Duties on a tattooed man and customs

A New York Times style quip about a man named Jones who, tattooed from Japan, faces 80 percent ad valorem duty as a “work of art” at the border. An inspector declares the tattooing the commodity. Jones protests claiming exemption as a family heirloom, while officials prep appraisal storage.

New York Times Jones Japan Strick

Tattooed man barred from selling art in museum raid

A man named Jones faced authorities over selling his tattooed skin as art. Customs officers confiscated the pieces and ordered no sale or display for money, forcing him to wear gloves to hide the work for life. He begged for a lawyer during the ordeal and was allowed to go free under strict conditions.

Peyer Jones Auperta Ike Ant T Glover

England Paying the Piper

London July 20 The supplementary civil service estimate asks for £7,013,910 of which £6,600,000 is required by the colonial office as a grant in aid of the Transvaal and Orange River colonies Three millions of this will be considered an advance to the colonies to be repaid out of the first loans issued by them.

London Supplementary Civil Service Colonial Office Transvaal Orange River

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