Angry wife exposes old crime in Tennessee tale
Tennessee June story recounts George A Watking's return to prison after 25 years since escaping Tracy City mines. He claims a betrayed wife steered authorities, reveals he seeks pardon from Governor Folk, and reflects on years of hardship, family impact, and remorse.
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Tenn
George A. Watking
Tenastes
Tracy City
North Carolina
West Plains
Watkins
Patterson
Tennessee Penitentiary
Sten
Gillonwater
Weat Plains
Tennessee
Ghienwater
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
Wat King
Lees
Georgia
Waat Plains
Lal Leen
Summer Month Marked by Flurries of Snow
New York reports snow in June, the first Sunday of summer. Flakes melted before reaching pavements, coming from colder air aloft. The unusually wintry weather adds a midwinter touch to a remarkable June as reports come in from the upstate and from the Catskills where many New Yorkers have summer quarters.
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New York
York
Catekilla
Overcoats on Streets and a Strange June Day Preview
A late 19th century column reflects on an unseasonably cold June day in an Atlanta setting. It describes overcoats on Main Street, weak sunshine, and a chilly wind with readings around fifty-seven43 degrees. The author recalls 1816 as a summerless year and notes the lack of a weather bureau.
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Juge
Maerton
Tragic Rail Crash Near Lesier Kills One, Injures Many
San Antonio reports a passenger train wreck two miles west of Lesier at 3:30 AM. One man died instantly, many injured with several likely to die. Cars derailed and overturned, passengers awakened to chaos. Casualties include W. B. Jacks of Sanderson and Mrs Emma Aldrich of Big Springs, with multiple others injured.
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San Antonio
Texas
East Boat
Lesier
Theouthern Pacific
W. B. Jacks
Sanderson
Mra
Emma Aldrich
Big Springs
Tet
Nee Aldrich
Chester Aldrich
Beck
Saran Rador
Yoakim
F. H. Ball
el Paso
Cnartes C. Conley
United States
Jose Casta
Bloody mountain clash over moonshine in Blount County
In Blount County mountains near Maryville deputies pursued W O Roberts a Campbell company walking boss. Roberts says he tried to keep moonshine from workers. a large party fired on the camp injuring or killing a man named Black Jim Burchfield. Roberts fled at night and was later arrested in Londonair suburb. deputy says the feud may be personal and that Roberts shot Burchfield. Strike news follows in Louisville and Nashville railroad shops with little disruption.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Blount County
Matthews
Flount County
W. OR. Roberts
Campbell ‘Company
Marysville
Southern Railway
Maryville
North Carolina
Roberts
Lonadair
Black Jim
Burchfield
Burchfeld
Loint
Burchiel
Infirmary Day Gift Boosts Tabernacle Fund Drive
Dr Broughton led a Sunday observance at the Tabernacle to raise funds for the infirmary. The total collection reached 1468 with significant support from the Tabernacle, its Sunday school and Baptist churches. A plan was announced to open a connected home to care for infants until suitable placements are found.
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Nhreee
Braughton
Asrman
Tavernacle
Friends
Ard Friends
Beeides
Central
Ponce de Tenn
Broughton
Ulugh T. Inman
F. G. Willingham
Troughton
Founding Home
Roodhomer
Cedartown Schools Close With Commencement Events
Cedartown Ga June 2 Special The Cedartown public schools close for the term with Dr G G Sydnor of Rome delivering the annual sermon in the opera house to a large congregation. Hon James M Grinna of Dawson will give the literary address Thursday evening. Exams follow next week with no school on the afternoons. Wednesday at 8 16 p m High School pupils present the comedy Mine Falla or the Miller's Daughter at the Lyceum.
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Grice
Cedartown
G. G. Sydnor
Rome
Soma
Apecia
Faery
James M. Grinna
Daw
Lyceum
Measures Save Lives After Poisoning in Gomez Palacio
In Gomez Palacio Mexico on June 2 adulterated milk sickened twenty seven people, but lifesaving measures by physicians prevented more deaths. Three gendarmes were among the first victims, with orders sent out for medical aid to treat the survivors.
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Gomez -Palacio
Mexico
Dawsons Sewer System Completed In Dawson Georgia
Dawson Ga July 2 Special Daw sons sewerage system has been completed by contractors Bennerd Mackey who finished months early The city council has accepted the work as satisfactorily completed at about thirty thousand dollars and experts say it is among the best in the country for low cost.
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Dawson, Ga
Juhe 2
Dawson
Messrs. Bennerd& Mackey
Lizella Couple Weds in Simple June Ceremony
Lizella on June 2 reports the marriage of Miss Annis Taylor and Mr. J. T. Young performed by Hev. J. T. Young. The newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Stokes have many friends who wish them a bright and prosperous future.
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Lizella
Leonard St
Annis Taylor
Hev
J.T Young
Stokes
Futur
Military Balloon Hit by Lightning During Royal Review
During a troop review in Rome, a military balloon sent aloft to two feet burst in a sudden storm. Captain Ullivelli, in the car, survived temporarily but died in hospital after the gas bag exploded and the car fell a mile away. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena visited the hospital to inquire about the injured man.
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Victor Emmanuel
Helena
Ullivelli
Rome
Ullivelle
Stop Thief Cried At Ex Empress Eugenie In Paris
In Paris on June 9 a public uproar followed a court ruling that returned Napoleon III’s possessions to former Empress Eugenie. Critics called her an adventuress and demanded a theft inquiry, citing valuable artifacts claimed as her husband’s personal property. Government appeals the decision amid public outcry over Napoleonic relics. Public holiday plans in Columbus, Georgia mark Jefferson Davis birthday with five minutes of silence.
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Paris
EM ES Eugenie
Napoleon Til
Continental
Tullle
Riveria
Rainal
Empresa
Olaln
Voleur
Columb Columbus
Columbus
Jefferson Davis
Itx
Davis
Menmend
Carey
Ccasion
Cray Heroes Will Honor Davis Today
Richmond reports a Confederate reunion honoring Jefferson Davis with services, a parade, and the unveiling of a Davis monument. Willian Jennings Bryan spoke to about four thousand. memorials and singing filled several venues amid unseasonable weather. Camp Hill advised attendance restrictions. North Carolina and Tennessee contingents participated in related memorials marking the Davis legacy.
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Richmond
Norton
J. William Jones
Firat Baptist Church
W. W. Moore
Heim Jones
Monumental Church
Redney Powers
Flint
Mich
John W. Gordon
Pheos
Soltiery
Jameaoalan
Oraha
Camp A. FP
Ierebure
Cubere
Chmp
Tréa
Ite
Tallona
Afl
Seman ‘Gordon
Carter R. Bish
Camp Hill
North Roling
Petersborg
Olf Blandford Church
J. 3. Carr
W. H
Burgwyn
North Carolina
Jettereen Davin
Hichmond
ePlettain
Confederacy
Malcolm R. Patterson
Tennessee
Weather forecast across states for early June days
The forecast predicts warmer temperatures with a mix of sun and clouds across multiple regions. Expect showers in parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas, with calmer, fair conditions in western areas. Winds vary from north to west, with generally rising temperatures into Monday and Tuesday.
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Washington
Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Missippi
Warner Maloay
Loulmana
Aly
Mongay
Rhomera
6Ler
Auth
Vonler
North
Peruon
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Neing
Weather Bureau
Speaker Cannon
Philadelphia
Pearce
Repub
Southern Pacific
Southern Railroad
Montgomery
Louisrire and Nashville Railroad
Tana
Hubert Ross
Corpus Chrinti
M. E. Carter
el Pano
B. F. Cates
East Pittsburg
John J. Afohier
P. F. Siller
Paiva
B. A. Shared
Sarah Haukeman
Paso
Len Brouchton
Foundlings
Prise
Mate
Tabernacle Teftimary
Dawsom
South
Confedera Wane
Vdnveied
Mchmond
Mtat
Etanda
Eugenie
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