Trolley Car and Hose Cart Crash in Montgomery
A street car collided with a hose cart on Hull Street in Montgomery on June 26, killing one man and injuring four others. Conductor and motorman were arrested pending a coroner’s inquiry. The crash occurred as both vehicles descended a grade, with bystanders aiding the wounded firemen amid a quiet, upscale neighborhood setting. The two engines remained intact and no horses were hurt.
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Montgomery
Ala
Hull Street
Tulley
Deac
W. Syxes
A. Seercy
Pat Cascady
Henry Ohana
Lee McDaniel
Tomorow
Sykes
Detained Young Lady Lottie Duren Arrested in Alabama
In Montgomery on June 25 Sherif Waller boarded the Zant train from Jacksonville and arrested seventeen year old Lottie Duren by telegram order from her father near Thomasville Georgia. She was taken to Montgomery for care awaiting her father. The stepmother dispute and charity from Andover with wintering couple Mills are noted.
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Lottie Duren
Montgomery Ala
Jacksonville
Sherif Waller
Thomasville
Miss Duren
Thompsville
Mills
Andover
Bond Purchase in Calhoun County by Roby Robinson
Arniston Alabama June 28 special report notes Roby Robinson of Atlanta Ga paid $100 000 for Calhoun County Alabama bonds at a meeting of the county court of commissioners.
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Roby Robinson
Calhoun County
Ala
Arniston
Court of Courty Commissioners
Alabama
Atlanta
Bonds Sold at Premium for Courthouse Financing
Honda notes show 65000 in courthouse bonds and 25000 refunding bonds bearing 4 1/2 percent interest payable semi annually at Morton Trust Company New York. Matures in 25 years. Bonds lithographed and signed, paid in full today by Mr Robinson after a sale that attracted many banking houses from New York Chicago Cincinnati and Cleveland. Best bid awarded, reflecting strong county management and good finances as the courthouse nears completion and occupancy soon.
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Honda
Morton Trust Company
New York
Robinson
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Ohio
Lost Fortune in Short Time Warren Stoner's Reckless Deals
Lexington June 26 Special Warren W. Stoner son of Colonel R G Stoner the trotting horseman ran through about 100000 in three years. He sold his four year old son for 500 to his father then took the child away but the father reclaimed it in New Orleans. Donavan bought Stoners interest for 56000 making him sole owner of property now worth 260000. The Swift Packing Company later bought the property. He bought Oakland Baron for 92000 and later let El Winters have the horse. Oakland Baron won money in 1898 but the owner went broke in Columbus and left unpaid markers.
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Warren Stoner
Lexington
Warren W. Stoner
Ite
R. G. Stoner
Riley Grannan
Tella
Chicago
Stoner
Grannan
Paris
Warren
New Orleans
Colonel Stoner
Donovan
Kansas City
Donavan
Young Stoner
Swift Packing iGompany
Kentucky
Oakland Baron
el Winters
Pennsylvania Valley Railroad
Oakland
Columbus
Charges of gambling against asylum officials in Hopkinsville
Christian county grand jury returned indictments against leading Western Kentucky asylum officials in Hopkinsville charging gambling within the institution. Named are Dr Le E Lackey Dr Wilam Stephens Buckner Leavell Taylor Warthen Willum Chiles and George Campbell city judge of Hopkinsville. The case stems from a months long scandal after superintendent E B McCormick was removed amid gambling and immoral conduct accusations. About seven hundred inmates are confined at Hopkinsville.
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Hopkinsville
Jonesh
Christian
Western Kentucky Asylum For the Insane
le E. Lackey
Wilam Stephens
Buckner Leavell
Taylor Warthen
Virginia Military Institute Mayors? Final exercises at Jackson Memorial Hall
Virginia Military Institute held its final commencement in Jackson Memorial hall Lexington June 26. Top honors went to St Julien Ravenel Marshall of Portsmouth and Robingson Moncure of Falmouth for the free and second Jackson Hope medals. Charles Bailor Jr of Fort Defiance delivered the valedictory.
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Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
St Julien Ravenel Marshall
Portsmouth
Robingson Moncure
Falmouth
Charles 3
Bailor Jr
Fort Defiance
Favor Taking in West Florida Conference in Alabama
Montgomery June 26 Special The convention reports a resolution approving the annexation of West Florida and a county area reduction to 400 square miles. It also details Shelby County courthouse site at Columbiana and notes a push to abolish the fertilizer tag tax or reduce to 10 cents, now tabled.
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Montgomery
Ala
West Florida
General Assembly
Shelby
Columbiana
Legislaure
Calera
Columbcan
Mr. White
Jefferson
Captain White
Opp
Covington
Agricultural Achoola
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Auburn
Monte Sung
Jones
Winn
Barbour
Railroad Commission
Citizens of
Bar
Bour County
Ashcraft
Lauderdale
Bank
Russell
Parker
Taanner
Reunain
Tela
Supreme Court
Yart
Suffrage Committee
The
Constitutional Convention
Nixon quits race over governor's appointments demand
Chattanooga dispatch reports Nixon withdraws from an appointment race after a clash with Governor McMillin over appointing the governor's friends. Nixon, on the prison board five years, warned the governor to keep it businesslike, not political. Rumor says McMillin will appoint W. T. Murray, a city lawyer and coal official, provoking discontent among political circles.
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Chattanooga
Tern
Nixon
Amn
State
McMillin
W. T. Murray
Murray
High Point's Miss Snyder Slanders Police Chief Trial
The sensational preliminary slander trial in High Point ends with Chief of Police Bennett and Prank Secrest released on personal bonds after $290 sureties. The court reconvenes amid strong local support, as High Point residents vow to back Miss Snyder.
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Miss Snyder
Raleigh
N. C
McKnight
Snyder
Christian Science College
High Point
Kentucky Town Burns in Major Mayfield Fire
Fire in Mayfield Kentucky destroyed seven tobacco rehandling houses a cooper shop and thirty two residences and stores. The loss is estimated at 320000 with partial insurance. Ligon Allen Co suffered the heaviest individual loss at 5002 as dozens homeless after the blaze.
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Mayfield
Ligon, Allen & Co
Young Lady Attempts Suicide in James River
Richmond June 26 Miss Belle Childress daughter of Allan Childress attempted to end her life by leaping into the James River this evening. She was saved after a second and third rescue by bystanders and churchgoers. The act appeared prompted by religious anxiety and fear of salvation after attending the Apostolic church and unsettling doctrines.
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Richmond
Belle Childress
Allan Childress
James River
Miss Childress
Apostolic Church
Richmond Man Drew Mitchell Dies at Almost Ninety Six
Richmond report says Drew Mitchell, possibly Virginia's oldest man and head of a large family, died in Emporis Va at nearly ninety six. He voted in every presidential election since Andrew Jackson and once rode home at ninety four before a year of illness left him helpless. The obituary notes a large number of descendants in Virginia and North Carolina.
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Richmond
Fiere
Emporis
Drew Mitchell
Virginia
Andrew Jackson
Caroling
Debated Oath for Constitutional Delegates in Richmond
At the Virginia constitutional convention in Richmond delegates debated whether members are officers and must take an oath. Senator Daniel argued delegates are not officers, while Mr Thom contended oath is essential. The exchange, led by Rufus A. Avers, continued with numerous resolutions and anti-lynching measures proposed by James W. Gordon and others.
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Richmond
Daniel
Them
Norfolk
Rufus A. Avers
Thom
Dante
Kentucky
Enpa
Hutton
Hin Carter
J.C. Wryner
R Walton Moore
Braxton
Berryman Green
Wiliam A. Anderson
Garter Gass
William E. Cameron
Mint Carter
B T Gordon
James W Gordon
Gordon
Supreme Court rules Texas has no mineral claim on school lands
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that lands classified as agricultural school lands, once sold to actual settlers, convey all mineral rights to the purchaser. Minerals beneath the lands belong to the buyer, and no art of purchase is needed to claim this. The decision affects vast mineral lands near Beaumont and involves August Schendtll v Rogan.
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Supreme Court
Austin
Tex
August Schendell
Charles Rogan
Jana
Fort Head
Beaumont Oi
Kappa Alphas at Richmond Honor Hobson with Diamond Pin
The Kappa Alphas held a subdued business session in Richmond on June 8. Captain Richmond P. Hobson arrived and attended a gubernatorial mansion reception for visiting members. He later joined a banquet where he was presented a diamond studded fraternity pin.
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Hobson
Richmond
Kappa Alphas
Sesalon
Richmond P. Hobson
Gubernatorial
Miller to be hanged in Alabama case on murder loading
Birmingham June 26 Special The state pardoning board is not expected to urge Governor Jelks to intervene in Frank Miller the noted safe cracker sentenced to death for the murder of Fulleeman J Adams Miller will probably be hanged next Friday as no clemency is likely.
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Miller
Birmingham
Ala
State Ar |Islory Pardoning Board
Jelks
Frank Miller
Fulleeman
J. W. Adams
Mann Preliminary Hearing Set for Tuesday
Mobile June 28 Special The preliminary hearing of Charles B Mann for the murder of his brother in law David G Dickson of Montgomery has been set for Tuesday next. The shooting occurred about oclock two weeks from last Sunday at Monroe pari.
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Mann
Mobile
Ala
Charles B . Mann
David
Dickson
Montgomery
Monroa Pari
Beautiful Ladies Give Advice to Suffering Sisters
Letters from Kathleen Graham and Florence Allan praise Peruna tonic as a remedy for dyspepsia and fatigue. They claim it rejuvenates the system and provides relief, with endorsements from medical authorities and clinics.
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Florence Allan
Watton Place
Chicago
Peruna
Hartman Sanitarium
Colum
S. B. Hart
Roach Hits Father In Law With An Ox
Reports from Columbia recount Rev. Patrick Chambers dying after a blow from his son in law Daniel Roach with an ox. Chambers had supported Roach and family and upbraided him for not working. The piece also mentions local tax bond debates and city governance changes in Columbia, with plans to issue bonds or tax-related measures and a police commission proposal.
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Roach
Chambers
Columbia
S.C
Valhalla
Patrick Chambers
Daniel Roach
Josiah Cibear
Wainesboro
Aba
Jamaica
Columbia City
Union
Philadelphia Delegation Entertained in Charleston Harbor Visit
Phila delphia city council delegation touring Charleston in the interest of a regional exposition enjoyed an harbor excursion this morning. A resolution by Mr J C Hemptt was proposed and adopted urging South Carolina senators and representatives in Congress to back the Delaware River improvements bill in Congress.
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Palmetto State Seaport
Charleston
Philadelphia
South Carolina
J C. Hempttt
Delaware River
Congress
Former SC Penitentiary Superintendent Refused Trial Delay
Colonel Neal, former superintendent, is charged with failing to turn over public funds to his successor. Judge Gary denied a motion to continue the case. Trial set to begin tomorrow in Columbia.
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South Carolina Penitentiary
Columbia
Colonel Neal
Gary
Therese Strikers Arrested After Riot at Columbia
Therese strikers from Southern shops arrested in Columbia South Carolina on June 26 charged with riot and assault with intent to kill. Gravely McGalis and Seson wounded from clashes last Sunday with non unionists. Three remain in bed with injuries.
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Columbia
8. C
S. C
C P Utter
WG. Gravely
C .L. McGalis
C. FB. Seson
Striking machinists pledge victory over non unionists
Norfolk June 2 Special The Sea board Air Line machinists say the outlook for defeating non unionists is bright. No trains delayed due to scarce locomotives. Seventeen of thirty shop workers on strike. Leader says if non union men leave the yards they will join the strike, but outsiders may not be allowed on company property.
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Norfolk
Seaboard Air Line
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Wyman Selected for Place Given Absolute Authority
The University of Alabama elected Dr William S. Wyman as president to succeed Dr James K Powers. Wyman, tied to the university for over fifty years and chair of Latin since 137, receives absolute disciplinary authority. Trustees and alumni praise the choice amid a predicted new era.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
William
Wyman
James K Powers
Brown Aytes
New Orleans
Yale and Harvard Crews Prepare for New London Race
Yale and Harvard crews practiced on the Thames river in New London as crowds gathered for the annual intercollegiate boat race. The Harvard varsity and freshmen eights logged short starts, with the Harvard men showing a slight edge in early work. Coach Borrowsworth indicated no change to his cautious assessment of his crew’s prospects.
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New London
Yale
Harvard
Fale
Hagyerd
Ilavard Varsity
Corbett Knocks Out Gardner in Sixth Round
Denver pugilist Young Corbett defeats Oscar Gardner by knockout in the sixth round after Gardner hits the canvas five times in that round. The bout unfolds amid heated coverage of commercial wars and tariff tensions impacting the broader trade era.
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Eley
Bulloch County
Shane Nte Loma
Bentenm
Crenbsaw County
Mabama
Uneeda
Wayfer
National Biscuit Company
Texas
Deng
Kathleen Graham
Florida Ave
Washington, DC
B. Hartman
Bus
Admaz
Mr. Gage
Sefr York World
McKintey
Treasury
Russia
Thussia
Gage
Sugar Trust
Europe
Goce
Gome
Rapublein
Thera
Democratic Party
Boston
Buffalo
Sugawe Ocean Steamship Company
Ysarest
Brewer
City
T&t Ay
LA Shiptian TR
Birmnstrom
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