Fixing for the Alabama Voters Seeks Rail Pass Penalty
The Alabama suffrage report outlines boards of registrars with broad powers for two years, a $159 poll tax, a military grandfather clause, and an educational test after two years. It also proposes disqualifications for crimes, including wife beating and vagrancy, with railroad passes criminalized for newspaper men.
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Montgomery
Ala
Committee On
Boards of Registrars
Mississippi
Louisiana
Boards of Regstrars
Mr. Reynolds
Chilton
Huntsville
Oates
Canital Square
Graham
Talladega
Thomas W. Coleman
Coleman
Black Belt
Supreme Bench
Green County
Ife
Neara
Leading Virginian Allan Talbott Dies at 58 in Richmond
Allan Talbott a prominent Richmond engineer and member of a Virginia family died at his West Franklin street home. He was 58, a Virginia Military Institute graduate, and once part of Talbott & Sons. Survived by wife Tizzie Bradford two daughters a son two brothers and three sisters. A second brief notes a Southern passenger train fatally struck Lizzie Wyley near Selma Alabama, dying shortly after.
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Allan Talbott
Richmond
Virginia
West Franklin Street
Virginia Miliary Institute
Talbott & Sons
Tizzie Bradford
Bedford County
Bunting Georgia Copper Quest In Pisgah Mine Venture
Negotiations move toward forming a 1000,000 corporation to develop copper mines on Pisgah mountain in Fannin county Georgia. Projectors include Chinese Weber Knoxville HS Terry Lynchburg VA J W Dettemore RE Parrott Mr Murdock and P H Pernot of Indianapolis. A 100 ton daily furnace and machine drills eyed with W W Hinton of Cincinnati at sites. Copper ore resembles Ducktown region vein, 100 feet thick with yellow copper sulphate. a 1 2 foot drift has been tunneled.
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Knoxville Town
Pisgah Mountain
Fannin County
Georgia
Chinese Weber
Knoxville
HS Terry
Lynchburg Va
J. W Dettemore
RE. Parrott
Mr. Murdock
P H. Pernot
Indianapols
W W. Hinton
Cincinnat
Mina
Ducktown
Tenn
Fights Bell Company Hard at Kentucky Independent Lines
Lexington June 2. The third annual convention of Kentucky Independent telephone lines adjourned after two sessions. Independent exchanges operate in about twenty towns, with Louisville and Lexington hosts among the larger systems. The association advocates lower rates amid Bell line discrimination and cites $2,000,000 tied up in independent companies in the state, up from under $5,000 five years ago. Number of independent phones grows from under 60 to nearly 17,000, poles from 500 to over 4,000. The Kentucky Telephone Association began Crab Orchard with 17 members. now 35 firms belong.
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Kentucky
Lexington
Independent Telephone Lines
Bell Telephone
Louisville
Oil Company
Oecult
Gid
James Muret
Association
Kentucky Telephone Association
Crab Orchard
Old feud may reopen as Barrett slain in Clay county
In Clay county Kentucky a murder at a road encounter left Barrett, a White faction member, dead after a feud flare. William Turner Jr and his brothers faced Barrett with Turner unseating him amid a multi-party brawl. Turners allegedly suffered wounds but escaped. Barrett was linked to the Garrard Howard White vendetta and previous clan feuds.
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Barrett
Henry Turner
Willam Turner
All Zour
Barret
Turners
Gell County
Clay County
Bloody Duel on Highway Ends in Kentucky Killing
News from Clay county Kentucky details a fatal duel on Exton's Creek. Henry Barrett was shot three times during a quarrel with three Turners, Henry Turner William Turner Sr and William Turner Jr, who escaped unharmed. The incident, labeled a country lovers quarrel, is not linked to any prior feuds.
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Henry Barrett
Kentucky
London
Clay County
Exton's Creek
Henry Turner
William Turner
Barrett
Turners
Sixty Apply for Chair of Veterinary Science at A&M College
Raleigh June 28 special report lists sixty applicants for the chair of veterinary science and animal industry at the agricultural and mechanical college. Among candidates is Professor Nelson currently sister veterinarian of South Carolina and the president of the National Veterinary Association.
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Raleigh
N. C
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Hers Oro
Nelson
Sista Veterinarian of
South Carolina
National Veterinary Association
Cameron Arcu ses Virginians Again
Richmond, June 2 special. Ex Governor Cameron delivers a bold speech against taking the oath at the Virginia constitutional convention. The hall erupts. he vows to resign rather than take the oath. The convention postpones action 60 to 14, staying to proceed with work. A resolution for October adjournment passes. a single interest note supports woman suffrage.
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Richmond
Willam E Cameron
Ferrall
Tyler
Dawelsdesi
Daniel
Carreron
Lea
Cameron
Virginie
J. M. Quarles
B. A Devis
R Walton Moore
Ayera
Summers
Virginia
Dr Taliaferro Dies On Yacht in Virginia waters
Richmond June 2 Dr Philp Alexander Taliaferro of Gloucester a famed Tidewater physician died suddenly on his yacht after landing friends at Auburn wharf He was half brother to General William B Taliaferro and son of Warner D Taliaferro His mother was Leah T Seddon sister of James A Seddon Confederate secretary of war Going Back to Work reports machinists returning to work as strike tensions ease Beaufort Beaufort North Carolina June 2 Star Cross British steamer stranded on Cape Scott Outshoals near Brunswick bound for Bremen with cotton crew safe dock expected repairs needed wind from southwest creates danger Offshore weather and salvage efforts underway
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Richmond
Philp Alexander Taliaferro
Gloucester
Tide Water
Auburn Wharf
Tallaferro
William B. Tallaferro
Warner D. Tallaferro
Leah T. Seddon
James A. Seddon
Confederate States
Beaufort
N. C
Star Cross
Brunswick
Bremen
Cape Scottout Shoals
Patrolmen Fired and Resignations in Bankston Case
The board of police commissioners held a trial and dismissed Patrolman Dan Boone, while Patrolman Ed Rutledge resigned after being given the option. Patrolman S B Ronkston’s case was not decided, with another case pending. Bankston faced charges of breaking into a house on his beat and playing a piano, plus conduct unbecoming, with decisions deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police Commissioners
Dan Boone
Ed Rutledge
S. B. Ronkston
Boone
Miller Dies Denying Crime in Birmingham Hangings
Frank Miller a noted safe robber and killer of Pelleerman J. Adams was hanged at 10:55 AM. Alonzo Williams, who murdered Rob Callahan at Pratt Mines, was hanged earlier today. Miller resisted, spoke to priests, and debated innocence with Solicitor Heflin. He asked for water, collar removal, and thanked Sheriff Burgin as the trap released. Bodies to be buried at Southside cemetery.
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Birmingham
Ala
Frank Miler
Pelleerman
J. W. Adams
Alonzo Willams
Rob Callahan
Pratt Mines Penitentiary
Todry
Miller Miller
Avery
Miller
Sheriff Morgan
Fathers O'Reilly
Murrrer
Miler
Father Muerrér
Muller
Kraver
Father Muerrer
Hefiin
Duncan
Father O'Reilly
Father O'Reiy
Burgin
Adams
Sherif Burgin
Southside
Frank Miller
Goon Sanning
Jon Hendrieity
Dutch Henry
Citiea
United States
Hae Wan
Ureak
Grannan
Detective Bureau
Cincinnai
Pollee Department
J 0
Clayton
Standard Oil Company
Beng
J. W. Adama
George W Kirkley
Aussicion
Advocates or Good Roads Plan Kentucky Lesson
The Kentucky Good Roads Association formed a permanent organization in Louisville led by B Nalt of Louisville as president. A constitution and by laws were adopted and backing for the national effort was voiced. Delegates praised a mountain area as a fine object lesson and Lexington was named for the next state convention with date to be set. A good road train departed for Cairo tonight.
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Kentucky
Louisvre
Kentucky Good Roads Association
Lexington
Cairo
Women on Trial in Kentucky for Slaying a Woman
In Somerset a murder trial centers on Mrs Amanda Hunley and her daughter Miss Phoebe King accused of killing Mrs Epsy Sellers. Phoebe testifies she fired to save her mother, while Hunley admits shooting. Miles Hunley, witness and half brother, withholds details as the jury prepares after six speeches.
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Kentucky
Somerset
Jung
Amanda Hunley
Phoebe King
Epsy Sellers
Poder
Sellers
Erroneous Report Clears Southern Car and Foundry
Knoxville June 2 investigation of Knoxville court records shows a Press dispatch claiming a bill was filed against Lenoir City car works and the Southern Car and Foundry Company was entirely erroneous. No suit alleges any claim against the Southern Car and Foundry Company. confusion arose from its incidental mention in a debt suit against another firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Car and Foundry Company
Knoxville
Tenn
Eyte
Lenoir City Car Works
Compulsory Education Debate Trails Constitutional Franchises
Raleigh June edition reports the state labor commission seeks editor and producer opinions on compulsory education after ratification of a constitutional education franchise amendment. Eastern readers respond modestly while Western respondents largely oppose compulsory schooling, arguing it would keep certain voters ignorant to bar them from voting.
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Caroling
Raleigh
N.C
Spestal
State Labor Commission
North Carolina
Haying
Birmingham Shootings Tie to Train Officers Deaths
Two suspects Miller and Duncan were linked to the murder of officers Adams and Kirkley after a violent escape attempt near Birmingham. Miller claimed co-perpetrator New York Harry, Duncan denied involvement, yet both were convicted. Williams, executed earlier, died on the same scaffold in religious frenzy, praising God.
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Glen
Frank Pullips
Tennessee Coal, Tron and Railroad Company
Golfs
Anniston
CW Avalin
Birmingham
Rome
Chattanooga
Miller
Tom Fay
Firmingham
Safe Blowers
Eaid
Sheeney Buge
Bodeker and
Dishernon
Chattanooga Pollee
Dunanean
Kirkley
Adams
Miler
Duncan
Duyneza
New York
Harry
Mier
Williams
Milier
Alon
Willams
Millenary of King Alfred Celebration At Winchester
The millenary of King Alfred the Great will be celebrated in Winchester England with a colossal statue unveiling. The University of Virginia and eleven other institutions were invited to send delegates to the universities and learned societies meeting tied to the ceremony. Virginia to be represented by Judge Lambert Tree of Chicago, who has accepted.
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Virginia University
University of Virginia
Winchester
England
Alfred the Great
United States
University of Virglnia
Jucee Lambert Tree
Chicago
Jango Tree
Town Without Any Insurance Risks Reinsured in Greenville
Six fire insurance companies withdraw from Greenville and Orienville regions leaving property uninsured. Agents report at least 1250000 dollars of property uncovered, with all risk re insured by other firms. Firms include Caledonian Manchester London London Assurance American Sun and Hamburg Bremen.
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Greenvile
Orienville
Greenville
Caledonian
Manchester
London
London Assurance
American of
New York
Sun of New Orleans
Hamburg-Bremen
Electric Storm Destroys Homes Near Greenville
A severe electric storm in Piedmont near Greenville South Carolina caused house destroyals and injuries. Eugene Stony was struck by lightning while threshing wheat two miles from the city, others were shocked. one five room house two miles out burned. several country homes destroyed. telephone lines down. Stony survived and rests well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Piedmont
Eugene Stony
Stone
Woman Held After Beating and Lynch Threats in South Carolina
Erin Rochester and another woman faced a preliminary hearing before Magistrate McBee on assault with intent to kill charges after beating 60 year old Elisa Hahn at the home of Hahn's adopted son. Reports say threats of lynching were made but Rochester was safely jailed on $500 bond and set to return to court next term.
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Erin Rochester
Hahn
Carolina
Teenville
McBee
Elisa Hahn
Mra Hahn
Jeke Enion
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Alabama
Frain
Selma
Jane
Southern
Moblin
Bimingham
Lizzie Wyley
Lake Lanter
Joseph B. Graham
Talladega, Ann
John W. Onbil
Jefferson County
Greene, Ala
Bunting Georgia Copper
Company
Bell Company
Horsford
Cameron Arcuses
Virginians
Dorinion
DR. Taliaferro
Enfort News
Mulcahy
Rutledge
Bankston
Gollar
Aeree
Heflin
Duncan Miller
Herry
Watchman
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Whitehall ST
Farlinger
Peachtree and
Ivy Streets
Alfred
Greenville, D. C
Itelz
Garolina
Tutt
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