Death Duel Over Love Ends In Police Stop In Tennessee
In Magnolia Park Knoxville two prominent men engaged in a deadly duel over Miss Florence B Fair. Professor Frank Nelson and J Chastin Smith faced off with loaded revolvers as police arrived, halting the confrontation. Alonzo Cain and Ralph Hammet connected with the social circle. Miss Fair was Nelson’s pupil. Smith’s jealousy triggered the clash.
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Fnoxville
Tenn
Magnolia Park
Florence B Fair
Fair & Day Foundry Company
Missalr
Frank Nelson
St. John Choir
J. Chastin Smith
Ralph Hammet
Alonzo Cain
Miss Fair
Nelson
Sir Smith
Professor Nelson
Namea
Enrollment at University of Tennessee Summer School Reaches 672
An official count reports 672 teachers enrolled at the University of Tennessee summer school in Knoxville. Enrollment spans many states with Tennessee contributing 175, Georgia 142, Alabama 101, and Mississippi 49 among others. The program aims to advance southern education and is funded by eastern donors.
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Knoxville
Tenn
University of Tennessee
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Illinoia
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
South
Reunion of Veterans Planned for Mississippi Conclave
Brigadier General T M Henry of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans will organize the annual reunion in Jackson October 15 to 17. Major General W E Daniel leads Mississippi division in program planning and county camps outreach. Funds sought to buy Beauvoir and repair it for indigent ex confederates, with goal of $10,000 plus extra for restoration.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
T. M. Henry
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
W. E. Daniel
Sons of Veterans
Beauvoir
Jefferson Davis
Conductor fires after drunken passenger slaps him
Memphis June 22 A drunk passenger from Little Rock slaps Pullman conductor T M Franch at the union depot as the Choctaw train prepares to depart Franch fires a single shot striking the man in the bosom the wound not dangerous authorities report the incident.
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Memphis
Tenn
Union Depot
West
T C. Smith
Pendle Grocery Company
Little Rock
T. M. Franch
Franch
Smith
Black Man Attacks Farmer as Posse Apprehends Suspect
Bowman Georgia June 22 Special Marion Hall a prominent landowner was knocked from his mule and struck by a Black man George Rucker near Bowman. Rucker fought James Burden and C P Hairston during arrest, was wounded in the side and arm, then surrendered. He will be tried tomorrow.
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Bowman
Marion Hall
George Rucker
Hall
James N. Burden
C. P. Hairston
Ill Rev A A Marshall Critically Sick in Raleigh
Rev A A Marshall pastor of First Baptist Raleigh is critically ill at home after a yearlong decline starting with jaundice. He sought health in Georgia but did not improve. Raleigh June 2 special. Readies reports include local industrial developments and upcoming events such as trap shooting and liquor dealers meeting, with mixed notes on Cary Lumber plant and railway changes.
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A. A. Marshall
Raleigh
N. C
First Baptist Church
Georgia
Lenoir Electric Company
Dunn
Aneler
Southern Pacific Railway
Colon
Interstate Association
North Carolina
May Join the Cincinnati Readmission Hopes From Georgia
Savannah June 2 Special President Walter G Chariton of the Georgia Society of Cincinnati reports success at Hartford where the society’s readmission was approved. He says Georgia will renew growth and gain recognition among other original states, boosting membership.
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Chariton
Savannah
Walter G Chariton
Georgia Society of Cincinnati
Hartford
Conn
Georgia Society
Georgia
Resignation of Colonesl H. E. Brown Shocks Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi June 22 Special news notes the resignation of Ernest E. Brown a Natchez native and colonel on Governor Longino s military staff after losing a chancery race endorsements from the bar but Ventress of Wilkinson county is named for the vacancy Brown may be replaced and is reportedly displeased at the defeat.
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H. E. Brown
Jackson
Misa
Ernest E. Brown
Natchez
Longino
Brown
W P. 8
Ventress
Wilkinson County
Will Probably Return
Nine men at Winifred mine in the Kanawha field voted on returning to work. Only one opposed. Manager Cassiday expects full crew back tomorrow after a one week shutdown.
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Charleston
W. Va
Winifred
Kanawha Field
Cassiday
Finding of charred body may reveal hideous crime
Irmingham Ala June 2 The mutilated remains of Ocis Bunch 18 year old electrician found in the smoking ruins of a boarding house destroyed by fire. Police suspect murder with arson to cover the crime. Bunch from Pulaski Tenn belonged to a wealthy family.
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Irmingham
Ala
Ocis Bunch
Istael Mis
Ensley
Bunch
Warrhive
Pulaski
Tenn
Officer's Shot Kills German in Summerville
Augusta Ga June 2 Special John Trommerhauser a German landscape gardener living alone on Summerville's outskirts was killed this morning by George Heckle Summerville village marshal after encountering a rifle thrust from a broken window Trommerhauser had reportedly been drinking and, fearing arrest, moved to shoot the marshal who fired first striking him in the chin and head fatal injuries.
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Augusta
John Trommerhauser
George Heckle
Summerville
Trommerhauser
Marshal Heckle
Heckle
Gome
Quiet Time at Paterson N J Troops Still on Duty
Paterson New Jersey June 22 no disorder today though streets filled with curious crowds to view militia on posts. Mayor Hinchcliffe warns against firecrackers explosives and weapons storage to deter Fourth of July tensions. Police inspected Italian quarter houses for arms with no results. Militia guards mills with riflemen at upper windows and orders to shoot to kill if mob forms. Weavers split on working days, half preferring to work under soldiers protection.
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Paterson
N. J
Hinchcliffe
Commencement at Sewanee Prominent Atlantans in Program
The Sewanee commencement featured Bishop Randolph of southern Virginia delivering a nearly hour long sermon on education and humanity's relation to divine law. St Augustine chapel was packed with students, professionals, and visitors. The day highlighted music by St Philip church, Atlanta, with noted solos and choir plans to sing from Breslin tower at night. The Monday program includes intersociety essay contests and medal awards with contestants from Sigma Epsilon and Pi Omega.
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Sewanee
Tenn
Randolph
Virginia
Telk ‘Hs
St Augustine Chapel
St. Philip Church
Atlanta
J. Fowler Richardson
Charles A. Sheldon
Allan W. Renfrew
E. B. Waltz
Stuart McLane
Charles Chalmers
Thomas Owens
Frank Chalmers
Boggan Bates
John Bergstrom
Frank Eastman
Donald Eadhman
George Brown
Wilfred Brown
Robert McCalley
Stephen Yeandle
Linford Hazzard
Julian Gill
Edward DeSausaure
Breslin
Bishop Nelson
Georgia
Elema Epsilon
Campbell Gray
Florida
Ormond Simpkins
Texas
Pi Omega
Thomas
Southern Engraving Company
Constitution
J. W. Graves
Sran-Leape
Mississippi Political Map Heavy Campaign Costs Stifle Aspirants
Jackson Mississippi special reports that William Willisingg was appointed assistant attorney general, stirring talk he will run for attorney general next year with May likely seeking secretary of state. Rumors suggest May could back McClurg for governor, while many potential candidates face prohibitive campaign costs likely around 3000.
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Jackson
Miss
Poli~telang
Wilam Willisiamg
Geneneral
Mississippi
A. Q. May
May
Secetary
McClurg
Heyward May Be Governor From South Carolina Race
Charleston dispatch reports Captain D. Clinch Heyward of Walterboro leads the South Carolina governor race in a wave of business candidate support. He has dominated meetings, attracted broad backing, and is urged to run as a first-primary winner. rivals Talbert Ansel and Tillman trail as Heyward campaigns across the state.
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South Carolina
Charleston
D. C
D. Clinch Heyward
Walterboro
Captain Heyward
Talbert
M. F. Ansel
James H. Tillman
Murder charge shadows Valdosta court term
The adjourned Lowndes superior court opens with Tobe Watson tried for his brother's homicide in Naylor district. His father helps the state build the case while other trials include June Jenkins for assault. Civil suits feature H. C. Van Norton vs Savannah Florida and Western and Mrs. Jula B. Trice vs Valdosta officials. Elks unveil new lodge rooms on Hill Avenue with July 7 social.
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Valdosta
Lowndes Superior Court
Tobe Waton
Naylor
Watson
June Jenkins
H. C. van Norton
Savannah, Florida and Western Railway
Plaints
Hoke Smith
H. C. Peeples
Atlanta
Mra
Jula B. Trice
Roberts-Crawford-Dasher
Hill Avenue
The
Elks
Negro Kills White Boy in Knoxville
In Knoxville Tennessee on June 22 Gus Hardin a black coal wagon driver killed Bert Pierce a white boy with a stone. The missile struck the boy in the head crushing the skull and the assailant escaped.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Gus Hardin
Bert Pierce
Fire May Conceal A Crime Believed Victim Murdered
In Columbia South Carolina on June 22 a residence on the H H Evans place near Newberry burned killing Butler Kinard. The coroner investigates amid conflicting stories from locals. Belief persists he was robbed and murdered. A second cyclone hit Cross Keys Union county blowing down negro cabins with no reported deaths and cotton fields swept clean.
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Columbia
S. C
H. H. Evans
Newberry
Butler Kinard
Cross Keys
Union County
Texas Wonder remedy advertised for kidney and bladder cures
An advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles in men, women, and children. It claims relief for gravel diabetes rheumatism and related irregularities with a two month course costing 31 cents and mailed from St. Louis Missouri. Testimonials from J&B Devall county treasurer are included.
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Hall
E. Wall
St. Louis
Haltettsville
Texas
B. W. Hall
J&b Devall
County
Treas
Bartlett Attacks Georgia Bankruptcy Court
In the Congressional Record Bartlett accuses the southern Georgia bankruptcy system of extravagance and mismanagement. Judge Speer replies that Bartlett’s figures misstate expenses, noting southern costs were far lower than in the north and defending the court against long‑standing local criticism.
Savannah Fire Destroys Top Floors. Nine Firemen Rescued
A major Savannah blaze began shortly after noon at Whitaker Street buildings housing Union Society Whitfield, Richmond's Business College, and Confederate Veterans' Association. Damage is estimated around 20,000 dollars, with water from firefighting soaking Rhodes Haverty Furniture and McArthur & Sons music stock. Nine firemen were trapped on the top floor and rescued by fellow crews from third floor windows.
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Savannah
Union Society
Whitfield
Whitaker Street
Richmond
Business College
Confederate Veterans' Association
Estat
Achment
McArthur & Son's Co
Rhodes-Haverty Furniture Company
Court Fees and Dividends Cited in Bankruptcy Cases
The document cites multiple 1901 bankruptcy dividends in Macon Milledgeville and Savannah asserting larger payouts than claimed by Barnett. It references J R Fried & Co J F Johnston S J Josephson and others, plus deposits at Exchange Bank of Macon Citizens Bank of Savannah and others.
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Milledgeville
Macon
Fried
J. F. Johnston
Josephson
United States
Clarka
Exchange Bank of Macon
Citizens’ Bank of Savannah
Commercial Bank of Augusta
Citizens’ Bank of Valdosta
Barnett
Augusta
Savannah
Florida
Bartlett
Congress
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Heyward
Halls
Speer
Charles L. Bartlett
United States Bankruptcy Court
Southern District of Georgia
Emory Speer
Alexander Proudfit
John D. Harrell
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Gaines
Mr. Gaines
Judge Speer
Massachusetts
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Southern Engraving CO
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