Governor Samford Seriously Ill in Tuscaloosa
Governor William J. Samford lies critically ill at the University of Alabama campus residence, with hypertraits of the heart. Doctors express concern yet note possible rally. family, including Mrs. Samford and sons from Montgomery and Opelika, remain at his bedside as trusted officials and physicians monitor his condition.
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William H
Thomas D Samford
Mentgomery
Opelika
James T. Searcy
Sumter
Willan G. Somerville
Uberty
Samford
Searcy
Stafford Springs
Medston
Mica
Montgomery
University’trustees
Big Peart
Tully
T C Samford
Opelita
Somerville
Ran
Thorington
Person
Richmond College Buildings Aflame Twice In Night
Richmond Virginia, June 6. Special reports say Richmond College buildings valued at $209000 were set afire twice during the night. Fires began in an isolated area with no fuel found. Earlier another attempt involved kerosene at a science hall entrance. Vandalism followed as firefighting equipment tires were cut. Faculty and students clash over hazing. some expulsions suspensions and pledges issued. No students are currently suspected.
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Richmond
Richmond College
Bremen
Southern Railway to Invest $250000 in Asheville Division Improvements
Engineer W H Wells announced for the Southern that a contract for 250000 is awarded to overhaul the Asheville division with new practices and other improvements. He also said the company will spend 30000 on extensions on the Air Line between Louisville and St Louis.
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Asheville
Knowle
Tenn
Construston
W. H. Wells
Southern Reilwas
Prac
Southern
Louisville
St. Louis
Desperate Fellow Harris Escapes Then Faces Charge in Laurens
In 1699 Jim Harris, a described desperado, broke into a home and stole goods in Bennettsville and Greer sburg. He was sentenced to a year on the chain gang, escaped while guarding Captain Carter, and was recaptured in Laurens County where he faces murder and larceny charges. Two hundred people met the sheriff at the train as the criminal court convened to try Harris. He weighs 959 pounds and is described as formidable.
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Bennettsville
Jim Harris
Chaingang
Stractuim
Pee Dee River
Laurens County
S. C
Carter
St Rff
Eilant
Blue Ridge Road to Be Sold in Decree Action
A decree signed by United States Circuit Judge Goi to pay for the sale of the Blue Ridge railroad from Anderson to Valhalla, a 34 mile line, fixing an upset price at 100000. The Columbia and Greenville railroad holds judgments over 2500, and the Southern will obtain the deed to the Blue Ridge including proposed lines to Knoxville Tennessee, with 17 miles graded beyond Walhalla.
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Charleston
United States
Goi
Blue Ridge Railroad
Anderson
Valhalla
Columbia and Greenville Railroad
Southern Railway
Southern
Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge Cailroad
Walhalla
Mountains
Knoxville
Tenn
TANNERY AT BENNETT VILLE IN PROSPEROUS CAROLINA TOWN
Special from Bennettsville South Carolina P A Hodges plans a large tannery using a new chemical process to tan hides in ten to twenty days The building will be on the west bank of Crooked Creek The tannery will include a shoe and harness factory employing about fifty workers in connection with the tannery
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Carolina
Hennettsville
S.C
P. A. Hodges
Crooked Creek
Ehoe and
Barness
Heavy rainfall in Carolina harms farm work and crops
Continued heavy rains retard farm work and damage crops in this county. In twenty days about sixteen inches have fallen. Bennettsville logged three inches, Tatum four inches, and Clio suffered a cloudburst with two inches. Many acres of cotton will likely be abandoned due to the foul condition.
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Benneusvae
Bennettsville
Tatum
Clio
Knight Leaves Bennettsville Post Office for Washington
Arthur Knight a Bennettsville clerk resigned to take a position in the post office department in Washington D C Senator McLaurin secured the job Teague of The Baltimore American interviewed McLaurin in Bennettsville about the South Carolina political situation concluding with a lengthy discussion.
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Washington
Bennettsville
Arthur Knight
Postofics
Washington, D.C
McLaurin
Knight
Teague
Merrill A Teague
Baltimore American
South Carolina
Receiver's Hands Are Empty in Southbound Case
John Skelton Williams, president of the Seaboard Air Line, said a morning report on a receiver for the Southbound railroads misrepresented the situation. He noted a 37,500 personal injury case contested by the Southbound, and stated the state court order cannot affect the planned consolidation or leases. The receiver would only handle nonleased Southbound property, leaving operations unchanged.
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Tohn Skelton Williams
Richmond
John Skelton Wiliams
Seaboard Air Line
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad
Remains of F. & Jones Found in Creek Bed
Richmond June 6 Special The remains of F. Jones an attaché of the American legation at Buenos Aires drowned in a small creek near Shadwell Albermarle county were found today. Only skull and upper body remained drift and scarf pin still at neck. Jones a Louisiana native and longtime State Department official had been abroad spoke several languages and recently visited Edge Hill before the accident.
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F. &. Jones
Richmond
F. & Jones
Buenos Ayres
Shadwell
Albermarle County
Tres
Louisiana
Inter
State Department
Jos
Warm Springs
Ted
Edge Hill
G. &. Wise
Jones
Colored Women's Clubs Excluded Iku dne Grea by Tim & Tay Kea
A noted excerpt discusses exclusion of colored women's clubs from membership. The piece highlights social barriers and the impact on community organizations and reform efforts within a dated civic context.
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Iku
Tim & Tay
Kea
Cs Cbs Iets
Ornonn
Fexm
New Officers Proposed for Alabama Constitutional Convention
Montgomery June 6 Special The executive department committee favors a lieutenant governor a board of pardons and a board of conciliation in labor disputes with a governor final decision. A revised title doubles the agriculture head to commissioner of agriculture and industrial resources. Other ordinances seek secession stance changes and debt imprisonment limits. Committees to work behind closed doors with a one week recess planned.
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Board of Conciliation
Shelby County
Calera
Columbiana
Committee On Resistative Department
Sanford
Montgomery
Pierce
Marion
Pike
Baxter
Tuscaloosa
Murder Case Arose From Jealous Stepmother Turmoil
Aurora Missouri June 6 A telegraph from Galena Stone county reports Mrs John Stallion and her two sons James and Will Crattree have confessed to the murder of Alice Stallion sixteen year old stepdaughter. They say the girl was held while a weapon broke her skull and the body thrown into the James river. National excitement grows with talk of lynching as details spread. The motive given is jealousy of the stepdaughter’s beauty and popularity.
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Alice
Stallion
Aurora
Galena
Stone County
John Stallion
James
Will Crattree
Alice Stallion
James Fiver
Frar Is Felt In Philippines As Revenue Deficit Looms
Fragmentary reports from Manila indicate Porta Rican decisions may create a Philippine revenue shortfall requiring congressional appropriation. Exporters plan duty refunds due to Supreme Court rulings while officials push civil authority and native education measures. General Chaffee and General MacArthur discuss civil control and collaboration with Judge Taft, amid moves toward native business advancement.
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Manila
Congress
Philippines
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Chaffee
Sumner
Falanda
MacArthur
Pallippines
Commission
United States
Taft
Chatsey
Actor Pell Shoots Himself Amid Family Opposition
Horace Pell twenty two year old son of Mrs J Howland Pell of New York, a stock actor staying in Cleveland, shot himself today amid insomnia and personal distress. He had once left home to pursue acting against his family's wishes and later returned with their consent to seek a professional engagement.
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Pell
New York
Cleveland
Sorace Pell
Horace Pell
Dinard
France
Peach Shippers Busy in Cuthbert Market Reports
In Cuthbert Georgia shippers push pear supplies amid active markets. Traders note robust demand and steady prices as shipments move through local ports. The article highlights strong activity from regional producers and market competitors aiding delivery to nearby buyers.
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Cuthbert
Alexander
Lightning and Flood Ravage Kentucky Area Causing Drownings
A fierce storm with strong winds struck Kentucky and nearby areas, leaving deaths and extensive damage. Reports say a husband and wife with six children may have drowned near Ripley and Hiett, with bridges swept away and homes moved. Widespread flooding and missing persons are noted across Brown County and adjacent regions, plus injuries from a separate lightning incident in Cedar Falls and a jail melee in LaCrosse.
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Rapley
O. Innes
John Bilett
Hiett
Eagle Creek
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Brown County
Elisberry
Elsberry
Mannsville
John Hiett
Ripley
Maysville
Hughes
Hilersby
Ohio
Cyrus Starer
Brusn Creek
West Union
Edward Stewart
Mehming
Remington
Clement Apgar
Cedar Falls
Littleton
Judge vows to break up pension frauds in the south
Memphis June special item reports Judge Hammond of the United States court announced his determination to crack down on pension frauds in the south. He began with Silver Lynch, fining her $19. Her first husband was a federal soldier from Illinois and she commented on a second inquiry in her pension claim.
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United States
Memphis
Teno
Hammond
United States Court
South
Sllve Lynch
Illinois
Kentucky Woman Inherits $2 Million From Australian Uncle
Miss Ollia Tyson of Hopkinsville Kentucky is reported to have become heir to more than two million dollars from the death of an uncle in Australia. She lives in moderate circumstances on a small farm in Todd County near Yale.
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Australia
Hopkinsville
Ollia Tyson
Hopkinsvill
Todd County
Yéta
McAlister Death Ruled Accidental Killing in Jacksonville
Jacksonville jury returns two verdicts of accidental killing in the McAlister case at the West house. Testimony from Edna Morricon Smith, a professional singer who stayed with the Wests, supported Mrs West’s account that the shooting was accidental during an attempted self-harm incident.
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Geroner
McAlister
Jacksonville
Fla
Coraher
Inquist
James McAlister
West Yesterdy
Edna Morricon Smith
Wests
Mrs. West
Colonel S D Dorsey Dead in Fayetteville
Colonel S D Dorsey, aged seventy-s even, Fayetteville civic figure and father of several Dorsey siblings, died after an eight day illness. Survived by seven children including Judge B T Dorsey of Atlanta and BF Dorsey of Atlanta, funeral today at Fayetteville Methodist church with Masonic honors.
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Fayetteville
KR. T. Dorsey
E. F. Dorsey
D. Dorsey
Dorsey
B. T. Dorsey
Atlanta
BF. Dorsey
Atlante
B. I. Dorsey
Jonesboro
J. M. Dorsey
H.C. Cooper
Dougasville
Nola
Evié Dorsey
Fayetteville Methodist Church
Baldwin balloon ascent marks Arctic expedition education
Evelyn B. Baldwin and Bam Baldwin, an aviation pair from Quincy, launched a balloon voyage from Quincy on June 6. The balloon rose to two miles and drifted southeast. Evelyn B. Baldwin leads the Baldwin-Diegier Arctic expedition and arrived to observe the educational stunt. The polar expedition team has extensive balloon equipment.
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Quincy
Evelyn B. Baldwin
Bam Baldwin
Baldwin-diegier
Death by Own Action In Family Traced To Frazier Kin
Bt Joseph Mo June 6 A business man of Atchison Kan brother of R A Frazier cashier of First National bank of that city died at Ens worth hospital from morphine overdose His pockets held no id Another brother Alf Frigler who was a credit man for Breele Walker Whaleret Grocery Co died by morphine two years ago in the same manner
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R. P. Frazier
Joseph
Prazter
Atchison, Kan
R.A. Frazier
First National Bank
Ensworth Hospital
Alf Frigler
Breele & Walker Whaleret Grocery Company
Tillman Silent On McLaurin Unconditional Resignation Challenge
In Washington Tillman declines to answer McLaurin’s unconditional resignation proposition. He recalls forcing McLaurin to jump overboard and notes Governor McSweeney’s rescue, while exposing a letter from Rep. Gaston urging restraint to prevent corruption money from breaking the Democratic hold. He mocks the idea of McLaurin resigning first and follows with pointed remarks on the situation.
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Columbia
D. C
Jane G
Tillman
McLaurin
Rock Bill
Tilman
M McLaurin
Tiiman
McSweeney
Gaston
Pennsylvania
Senate
Bellinger Attacks McSweeny Over Resignations
South Carolina Attorney General Bellinger charged Governor McSweeney acted without advice in rejecting the Tilman McLaurin resignations and overstepped his authority. He said resignations were self operative and that the AG was not consulted, altering expected plans for next year.
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Charleston, & C
Bellinger
South Caroine
McLaurin
United States Senate
Tilman
McSweeney
McLaurin to Serve Full Term After Reception
Senator John G McLaurin spoke in Newberry and Greenville South Carolina and received a cordial reception. He left for Washington tonight and said the resignation matter is closed and he will serve out his term. The remarks were by invitation and confirmed he remains in office.
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McLaurin
Newberry
Greenville
S. C
John G McLaurin
Washington
Vaudeville Benefit Show by Atlanta Strikers
Machinists in Atlanta plan a two night vaudeville benefit at Columbia theater for striking workers. The show features professional and amateur talent led by a theatrical director, with Baby Bailey set to appear at seven months old. Proceeds expected to aid strikers. tickets for the picnic are restricted and returns issued.
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Columbia Theater
DeGive
Atlanta
Bailey
Southern Railway
Powder Springs
Health claim ad for Slocum System cures consumption
An editor's note promotes Dr. Slocum's four part system for treating consumption and pulmonary ailments. It touts cod liver oil emulsion, tonics, and remedies as science based, claims high cure rates, invites readers to test the program, and offers free instructions with each set.
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Atlanta
Dr. Slocum
Contagious Cure Ad Touts Free Preparations
An appeal instructs readers to write to Dr. Ta Bloc at 68 Pina Street New York mentioning The Atlanta Constitution for four free preparations. It claims a positive cure for consumption and lung troubles and promises readers will gain weight and strength after use.
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TA Bloc
Pina Street
New York
Atlanta
Cup Yachts In Hard Luck Independence Injured
Boston June 6 The Lawson yacht Independence suffered a non serious steering gear mishap during its second sail trial halting after about ninety minutes of excellent sailing It reached a little over three miles per hour on a reach of thirteen and a half nautical miles The accident proved a severe stress test on the yacht s rig and mast showing a heavy blow would be needed to cause damage The log describes a fierce gust that swept the spr and boom stressing the mast as the crew lacked time to prepare with the preventer tackle The account underscores the yacht s resilience and the strain aboard the big mast during high speed sailing
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Boston
Lawson
Independence
Sing
Hart
Montague A Sure Winner In Virginia Primary Contest
Richmond reports Attorney General Montague led delegates in Virginia state convention ballots, with 345 delegates elected and a wide gap over Congressman Swanson. Final tallies show Montague about two thirds of the vote in the primary, signaling a likely gubernatorial nomination.
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Richmond
Montague
Swanson
Newport News
Achols
Marshall
Swenson
Ael
Echo's
Swanyon
Behois
Washington
Page
Greerville
Chesterfield
Passion Play by Indians at Chilliwack
Five hundred Red Skins will take part in ceremonies in Chilliwack BC as the Passion Play by Indians is presented on the eve of Corpus Christi. Four thousand pilgrims from coast tribes join the event with pontifical high mass and a procession. Each tribe dedicates one hour to adoration, singing hymns in seven languages.
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Chilliwack
Romance In Becknam Life Linked To Monk Remark
Lexington June 6 Special The romance of Kentucky governor Becknam and his young bride is tied to his rise in politics. A Bardstown party once asked a monk why not enter the monastery, and the monk replied Becknam would become governor and should marry Miss Fuqua. The remark sparked Becknam’s ambition, leading to a legislative seat, speakership, lieutenant governor run, and eventual ascent to the governorship after Goebel’s assassination.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Bardstown
Lath
Thut
Commonwealth
Becknam
Gethyemane
Beckham
Mise Fuqua
Béckhany
Willem Goebel
Goebel
Fuqua
Inele
Morgen forms water combine to chill Swiss watch trade
London dispatch says Pierpont Morgan plans a water trust to curb Swiss watch imports and materials. The contemplated combination would include the Philadelphia Watch Case Company of River 12 New Jersey and the Standard Watch Company of Lafayette New Jersey, with Swiss manufacturers preparing to oppose the effort.
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Morgen
London
Switzerland
Geneva
Daily
Mal
Pierpont’ Morgan
Serisis
Philac Bhta Watch Cave Company
River 12
N. J
Standard Watch Company
LaFayette
X. J
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