Native Melrose soprano makes grand opera debut in Paris
Nisa Farrar, a 26 year old native of Melrose Massachusetts, long denied engagement, has renewed professional work in New York. She studied years in Germany after leaving home, then appeared in grand opera in Paris to instant acclaim as a lyric soprano and noted beauty on the operatic stage.
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New York
Ferktar
Nisa Farrar
Melrose
Masa
Aine
Germany
Grand Opera
Paris
Sage Delegations Attend Regional Conference Summary
Sage delegations from 16 counties attended a regional conference with all 16 counties represented. The gathering highlighted collaborative efforts and shared goals across sage-related programs and councils.
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Sage
Constitution Praised For Its Good Work At Albany Conference
At Albany a Good Roads conference drawn by 500 delegates proved successful. The event showcased strong sentiment for improved highways and featured lengthy speeches praising the Constitution and its role in advancing road policy.
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Albany
Constitution praised by Judge Eve in Georgia roads meeting
Albany June 8 A Savannah judge known as the father of good roads in Georgia lauded The Constitution for its role in the state road movement. Delegates from fourteen counties gathered in Dougherty for a statewide good roads conference with speeches, a barbecue, and an experience meeting. Resolutions urged a state engineer of roads, legislative watchdogs, and wider tire rules for wagons. The Albany gathering drew visitors by train and autos, with leaders praising The Constitution and urging continued cooperation.
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Augusta
Georgia
Eve
Lauren Foreman
Dougherty
Afteen
Dougherty Court House
Blue Spring
Seach
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Georgia Northern
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Sumter
Dooly
Randolph
Lee
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Clay
Ban Hill
Turner
Worth
Thomas
Colquitt
Baker
Decatur
Ware
Nelson H. Titt
Dougherty County Board
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Tarver
Clark Howell
State of
Leaders name Georgia rail board members amid strike dispute
Hon. Allary A. Herbert of Montgomery and Hon. Thomas W. Hardwick of Sandersville were named to arbitrate Georgia Rail line differences with the Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen. General Manager Scott announced the Alabama figure, Hardwick chosen through Ball, as talks proceed in Atlanta, with a third member to be selected within five days and a court of inquiry possible.
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Bal
Kimball
Cty
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Hardwick
Bitter quarrel in Calhoun case rattles bribery trial
In San Francisco on June 8, a bitter quarrel erupted among judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys in the Patrick Calhoun bribery trial. Assistant District Attorney Heney accused Earle Rogers of smiling at jurors. defense counsel Barrett denounced lengthy, trivial proceedings. Judge Lawlor warned Barrett about further remarks as the clash continued with mutual taunts.
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Lawler Aha
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
Heney
Earle Rogers
John J. Barrett
Barrett
Jai
Lawlor
Enfi
Duel Ends in Locked Room Bloodbath in San Antonio
In San Antonio Texas on June 8 two prominent young Spaniards Joseph Salinas and Carlos Sauza were found dead or dying in a locked room after a knife duel. The door was burned open by police. Salinas had a fatal stab wound near the heart and both men suffered multiple stab wounds.
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Texas
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Carids Sauza
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Trinity College President Denounces Senator Dolliver
In Durham on June 8 President Kilgo criticized Senator Dolliver of Iowa for canceling the Trinity College commencement address at the last moment. Kilgo accused Dolliver of unfair treatment and noted Rev. Hugh Black would deliver the address instead. Dolliver reportedly cited physical exhaustion and tariff duties for declining.
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N.C
Dolliver
Iowa
Trinity College
Kigo
Trinity Collage
Kilgo
Donlver
Hugh Black
New York
Polliver
Bootblack
United States
Hair Growing From Chip Of Wood In Potato Patch
In Lindale a small potato patch yielded a two and a half inch dark hairlike growth on one side of a tiny wood chip. The roots extend a quarter inch into the wood and show a tangled pattern under a microscope. The find was made by Willie Ray, son of Batlitt and Mrs H Ray, while tending the patch. The odd specimen has attracted much curiosity.
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Little Willie Ray
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Black Handers Hit Hard by Federal Arrests in Ohio
United States post office inspectors in Cincinnati raid Marion Ohio and Columbus suspects tied to the Black Hand. Three arrests cited with notes of extortion threats against Fred Giancolo and Joseph Amaring, and a dynamite bomb at Giancolo’s doorway. Evidence reportedly links handwriting to Amicon letters.
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Dennigan
Pittsburg
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Ohto
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Black Hand Gang
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Sincinnat Trust
New Haven Bank Charges Admit Shortage Inquiry
Frederick H. Brigham, head book keeper of the Johanta National Bank, held on $16,000 bond for the United States court after arrest early today. Candy Jines is held for Big Sir New Haven on charges of having taken bank funds. The report notes a $5,490 shortfall and ongoing investigation into the shortage.
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Attack Divorce of Guggenheim Dispute Reaches Court
Grace B Guggenheim alleges fraud in the 1901 Chicago divorce from William Guggenheim. Judge Honoré orders both to show cause why the Chicago decree should not be set aside amid claims of nonresidency misrepresentation and collusion involving attorney Laula Werner.
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Dunne
Ilinois
Gusgenheim
Seven Brothers
Aimee Lillian &Teinberger
William C. Herbert
Jules Roger Wahl
France
LaGrange County Votes Dry by Narrow Majority
In LaGrange Indiana voters approved a dry measure by a small margin, with June results showing a majority support for the prohibition of alcohol. The outcome follows a heated campaign in the county, reflecting the broader temperance trend in the era.
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LaGrange, Ind
LeGrangs
No Veto by Taft on Tariff Bill Details
Washington reports indicate President Taft has shown no authority to imply a veto of the tariff measure. Senate and House leaders study the bill and conference plans, with Taft said to participate in revisions as a member of the process. Taft had not read MacVeagh’s Chicago speech at press time.
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Tegarde
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Man Found in Swamp After Wandering in Bayous
George Holmes, a largely aged man described as partially insane, had wandered for ten days near Bayou Chico and Big Lagoon. He was found by searchers and taken to care in critical condition from exposure and insect bites while roaming Pensacola Florida vicinity.
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Big Lagoon
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Memphis Opens Wide Its Dates to Gray Vets
Memphis schedules extensive dates for gray veterans, highlighting past successful events and promising continued engagements. The plan emphasizes participation, outreach, and veteran representation across communities.
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Confederate reunion in Memphis features flower parade and pageantry
Memphis hosts a Confederate reunion with a flower parade of over a hundred stylish carriages, bands, and guards of honor, followed by talks by Generals Garnett and Guten. Governors Sanders and Noel spoke earlier as veterans and Sons of Veterans honored Confederate women. Predictions Kenya Houston in 1920 for next reunion. Weather brought heat and prostrations, with cooler relief promised.
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Weather Prophecy Fair Through Thursday Georgia
Georgia forecasts generally fair weather for Wednesday and Thursday with light to moderate east and southeast winds. Local dates show a low of about 10, a high near 89, and mean around 80. Rainfall limited to near zero in 24 hours, with monthly and year totals indicating small excesses.
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