Pioneer machinist L Dawley dies in Atlanta
W IL Dawley a founder of the International Association of Machinists and longtime union leader died at Tabernacle infirmary after six weeks illness. A Seneca New York native, he helped found the IAM in 1888 and lived in Richmond before returning to Atlanta in 1903. Survived by wife, five daughters, one son, father, brother and two sisters. Funeral Monday at 10 at 100 4 West Baker Street with burial in West View awaiting shipment to Seneca.
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W. IL. Dawley
International Association of Machinists
Tabernacle Infirmary
Dawley
Mr. Dawley
Seneca
N. Y
Atlanta
Richmond
The
Machinist’s Association
West
Baker Street
West View Cemetery
Campbell on Trial for Murder in Virginia
Roanoke Va June 7 The trial of Mrs William Campbell for killing W Amos began at Buena Vista Va A jury was secured and after visiting the scene testimony began The defendant testified for an hour and a half nervously She claimed self defense Ames her brother in law was killed April 5 the couple s domestic troubles sparked the affair
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Roanoke
William Campbell
Amos
Buena Vista
Ow. Ames
Mrs. Campbell
Killed Unknown Man in Roanoke County Burglary
Richard Board of Roanoke county fired on a burglar at his spring house near Salem at night. The intruder fled and died from a gunshot wound to the jugular vein. The man was unidentified and the coroner will investigate. Board surrendered to Sheriff Hatcher and was released on bail.
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Roanoke
Richard Board
Salem
Hatcher
Roanoke County
Board
White Knights of Pythias Suit Aims at Colored Branch
Nashville reports a Tennessee move to uphold the white Knights of Pythias name and emblems. A committee will seek legal action to prevent the colored Knights of Pythias from using the order’s insignia, amid a Georgia injunction dispute.
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Colored Knights of Pythias
Georgia
Order of ‘Knights of Pythias
Congress
Order
Knight of P
Tennessee
Nashville
Girl Assaulted and Murdered Near Florence Neb
The body of Annie Weighe a 22 year old Danish girl who disappeared near Florence Nebraska on May 22 was found in the Missouri River near South Omaha yesterday. Evidence indicates ill treatment and murder and the body was dumped to hide the crime with no clue to the killer.
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Annie Weighe
Florence
Neb
Missouri River
South Omaha
Judge Price Resigns in Bristol Corporation Court
Bristol Va June 7 Judge John W Price resigned as judge of the corporation court of Bristol He may be succeeded by M G Peters or N P Oglesby The appointment will be made by the government Price will join the law firm of P H Legar Powell railroad and corporation counsel of this city
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Price
Bristol
John W. Price
Corporation Court of
M. G. Peters
N. P. Oglesby
P. H Legar & Powell, Railroad and Corporation Counsel
Great Lakes Steamers Banquet on Fort William Route
Lake Huron and Lake Superior voyage from Sarnia to Fort William touted as a premier summer trip aboard Northern Navigation Co. steamers. New vessels join the fleet. vessels are the finest and fastest on the Great Lakes, flying the company flag in partnership with Grand Trunk Railway. Details, rates, and literature available from F. P. Dwyer, 290 Broadway, New York.
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Sarnia
Ontario
Fort William
Northern Navigation Co
Great Lakes
Grand Trunk Railway System
F. P. Dwyer
Broadway
New York
Amalgamated Copper elects new directors in Jersey City
At the annual stockholders meeting in Jersey City James Jourdan and J Horace Harding were elected directors to replace the late H H Rogers and Anson H Flower. The other directors were rejected. Also notes on desserts and lemon or vanilla extract claim success with desserts.
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H. H. Rogers
New York
Amalgamated Copper Company
Jersey City
James Jourdan
J. Horace Harding
Anson H. Flower
Present Tariff Bill Will Defeat 6 0 P
Columbia C June 7 United States Senator E D Smith of South Carolina issued an interview predicting the tariff bill will defeat the Republican party The Senator said the bill shows the Republican tariff policy has reached its logical outcome and that its passage will undo the party He accused the Republican press of magnifying supposed Democratic disloyalty to deflect attention from policy failures
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Columbia
8. C
United States
E. D. Smith
South Carolina
Republican Presse
Harriman Paid Ransom to Oregon Shriners
Chicago dispatch notes E. H. Harriman was released by Oregon Shriners after a year in captivity. The group hijacked a special train, forced a ceremonial initiation aboard, and used a platform on tracks to conduct rites before letting him depart. The Shriners then secured a special train for their pilgrimage to Louisville, Kentucky.
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Chicago
Oregon Shriners
Harriman
Oregon
Louisville
Pelican Lodge
Mr. Harriman
Fez
Ben
East Side Tenement Roof Fight Turns Fatal Chase
In New York on a June night Thomas Smith was mortally shot in the stomach by one of five men on his building’s roof. He pursued John McNally three blocks, beat him, then chased him back to the roof. McNally escaped as Smith was placed under hospital care. police say witnesses identified McNally while five assailants were arrested.
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New York
Thomas Smith
East One Hundred and Second Street
John McNally
McNally
Smith
Weather Today Remains Fair Despite Local Incident
Forecast for today is fair with lingering clear conditions after a high area over the Carolinas. In San Antonio on June 7 8 W Bennett prominent attorney and Rock Island-France railroad official was involved in a depot incident with policeman Eugene Wahrmund. Bennett and companions were arraigned. Wahrmund was disarmed and later resigned.
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Carolinas
United States
Kansas
San Antonio
Texas
W. Bennett
B. F. Yoakum
Rock Island-France Railroad Linen
Russ
Charlea
Creeson
Eugene Wahrmund
Bennett
Mian Bessia Yoakum
New York
Wehrmund
Weather and personal note on moving with wheelbarrow
Cloudy conditions stretch from the lakes to the Pacific slope with scattered rain while clear zones show warm season highs. In Atlanta yesterday, 7 am read 74 and afternoon 88, one of the warmest days this season. E Gopher, granted two weeks off to move homes, says a wheelbarrow is the proper tool and offers humorous pride in his method and neighbor opinions.
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Atlanta
E. Gopher
Death Toll of Autos in Detroit Turf of Weekend
Detroit reports two men dead and four injured in auto incidents from Saturday noon to Monday morning. An unidentified man died in a taxicab collision on Jefferson Avenue. John Noonan, a warehouse foreman, died after injuries from a truck collision Saturday. Mrs Osborn, Mrs Frances Jannisz e, and Filone Marr were seriously injured yesterday.
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Detroit
Mich
Jefferson Avenue
John Noonan
Sarah Osborn
Prances Janissze
Filorence Marr
Suburbs sue Egan Park residents over incorporation bid
East Point and Hapeville file injunctions in superior court to stop Egan Park citizens from incorporating a half mile strip of land they own. Names include J H Sossomore J T Bachelor T B Chap palear W L Burdette J W Smith and W V McMichael. Hearing set for June 12 the charter filing date. An election today in Egan Park for incorporation debate will not be halted. Doctors gather for American Medical Association meeting in Atlantic City with pharmacology focus and serum vaccine symposium.
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East Point
Hapeville
Superior Court
Eman Park
J. H. Sossomore
J. T. Bachelor
T. B. Chappalear
W. L. Burdette
J. W. Smith
W. V. McMichael
J. W
J. D. Humphries
Atlantic City
N. J
North America
American Medical Association
Dry People Trust in President Taft
Portland Oregon July 7. Mrs L N Stevens president of the National W C T U cites talks with Secretary Knox and says Congress will act to aid prohibition states. She reports Taft shares the view and a broad relief measure is expected within constitutional limits.
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Portland
Congresa
Mra. L
Congress
Taft
Why Mrs Stowe Wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin
New York date reports Rev Dr Charles Edward Stowe recounting how his mother wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin after a church vision. He says her aim was to raise money to fund a negro educational institution, but the income from rights and dramatizations was insufficient. The Stowe family and Fifth Avenue church contemplated a fund to advance her project.
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New York
Charles Edward Stowe
Church of Ascension
Dr. Stane
Uncle Tom
Bacon Named to Succeed White as French Ambassador
Washington reports confirm Robert Bacon ex-secretary of state will replace Henry White as ambassador to France at year’s end. Bacon initially declined the post and urged keeping White, but President Taft decided to proceed, prompting Bacon to accept.
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Paris
Washington State
Robert Bacon
France
Henry White
Boys Strike to Stop Teachers at Evansville Street Cars
In Evansville Indiana Judge Gilchrist issued an injunction at the Evansville and Southern Indiana Traction Company request barring striking workers from interfering with street car traffic. About forty eight union members and other individuals named face ten day answer deadlines as twelve-year-old pupils walked out over alleged teacher rides on cars near Centennial School.
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Evansville
Ind
Evansville and Southern Indiana Traction Company
Gilchrist
Benjamin Comree
National Street Car Men’s Union
Matthew Hallenberger
Building Trades Council
Commodore Goad
Street Car Men's Union
Reese
Centennial
Harriman Arrives in London During European Tour
H Harriman arrived from New York in London on June 7 en route to Paris. He reported a good Atlantic crossing and better health than a year ago.
Warrior of the Enemy Test of Endurance in Struggle
A fragment describes daily clashes with adversaries who seek to rule, noting a recurring scene where a worker waivers over giving up coffee. The master tightens control a little more each day as the struggle continues.
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Knights of Pythias
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Lake Superior
E. D Smith
Swith
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Milan
Young Aes
Phiyrs
Ayer
Miss Yoakam
White
Macon
Captain Coleman
Salvation Army
Central City Park
Mr. Coffee
Postum
Postim-Ceresl Company, Limited
Battle Creek, Michigan
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