Mississippi Senator Attacks Roosevelt Policy Race Quest ion
Mississippi Senator Money rails at Roosevelt in the Senate over the Indianola post office affair and calls the president the Black Belt leader. He argues a white man’s country and government and favors barring Negroes from federal office while condemning social equality. The exchanges touch Foraker and Spooner as he denounces racial integration in federal appointments.
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Washington
Senate
Money
Miss
Roosevelt
America
Messrs. Foraker
Spooner
Senator Money
Mississippi
Indianola
Greenville
Department
South
Mr. McKinley
Black Belt
Mr. Money
Foraker
Mr. Foraker
Congress
Mr. Spooner
United States
North
Gas Flows From New Alabama Well Near Hartsells
In Hartsells Alabama March 48 special a new gas flow was struck today at 1404 feet in the Moulton Valley Oil Company well one mile north of town gas rose to 40 feet and gas pockets were found in the last hundred feet Citizens are elated over prospects of using the gas for illumination and manufacturing work will continue with dispatch as oil is expected to be struck soon
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Hartsells
Ala
Moulton Valley Oil Company
Southern
George Vanderbilt
Hobson
Weaver
Asheville
N. C
Alg
North Carolina
Ucation
Jennings
Florida
St Louis
Inquest Delayed in Burdick Murder Case at Buffalo
Police Justice Mury phy announced the inquest into Edwin L. Burdick murder would resume Monday at 2 PM, delayed due to District Attorney Coatsworth’s illness. The DA may present a letter to Mrs Burdick from Arthur L Pennell found in the home. Testimony from Mrs Burdick is expected to be pivotal as details of the strained relations between Burdick and Pennell emerge.
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Buffalo
Muryphy
Coatsworth
Edwin L. Burdick
Pennells
Sintho Ritles
Burdick
Pennell
Burdick Home
Whitney Talks of Coming Cuba
New York report: Henry M. Whitney and Sir William C. VanHorne return from Cuba to inspect Cuban railway properties. Whitney praises Cuba’s vast agricultural potential, investment influx, and extensive development. He cites rich land, many ports, strong government, and expected rapid growth in commerce with the United States and abroad.
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New York
Henry M. Whitney
Cuba
William C. VanHorne
Whitney
United States
Egypt
Walcott Knocks Out Cole in Four Rounds at Pittsburg
In Pittsburg tonight a ten round boxing match between Joe Walcott and George Cole ended in the fourth round when Walcott delivered a knockout. Cole showed only a brief edge in the third round, and that was slight.
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Walcott
Cole
Pittsburg
Joe Walcott
George Cale
Cordon Drawn About Sierra in Honduras Conflict
Reports from Honduras via San Salvador say Bonilla's forces have captured Santa Barbara as Sierra's troops threaten Tegucigalpa. Sierra’s generals Villila and Valleros were executed for disobedience. Sierra meanwhile sent his wife to Nicaragua. The piece also notes lingering racial and political tensions in the U.S. South and local public meeting plans in Indianola.
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Panama
Honduras
San Salvador
Gergeral Bonilla
Nicaragua
Bonilla
Villilea
Valleros
General Sierra
AceituBo
Magon
Dixon
Indianola
Large tract of land sold to Philadelphia capitalists in Kentucky
Richmond Va March 18 Philadelph ia capitalists purchase 80 000 acres between the forks of the Sandy river in Kentucky from Ph B Shield trustee for a large Kentucky estate. The land includes timber and coal lands to be developed by the syndicate.
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Ruadelphia
Richmond
Ph. B. Shield
Kentucky
Sandy River
Philadelphia
Wright Steadman Found Dead in Asheville Room
Wright Steadman son of ex Lieutenant Governor Charles M. Steadman of North Carolina was found dead in his room in Asheville on March 18. Authorities reported a sudden death with no immediate cause given. The case adds to ongoing inquiries into the Steadman family affairs in the region.
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Wright Steadman
Asheville
N. C
Charles M. Steadman
North In
Would-be Alabama Is Asher, Is.
In Gadsden Alabama on March 18 an attempted assault occurred at the LaGarde Lime quarry near Gadsden. Walter Landthrift attempted to assault Emily McClain, then later in the day attacked a 32 year old. He was pursued by deputies and four bloodhounds, bitten by dogs, captured, jailed, and to be indicted by the grand jury.
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Gadsden
Ala
LaGarde
Walter Land- Christ
Emily McClain
David McClain
Landthrift
Moyes
McCain
Gaines
Sixth Conference on Education in the South Opens in Richmond
The sixth session of the conference for education in the south will open in Richmond Virginia on April 23 and conclude the evening of April 25. The event, formerly the Capon Springs conference, traces its origin to Dr J L M Curry and Robert Ogden of New York. Richmond supporters include the Richmond Education Association the chamber of commerce the Virginia governor the legislature the state department of education the University of Virginia and Washington and Lee University.
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New York
Conference For Education In the
Richmond
Capon Springs
Athens
Winston-Salem
N.C
Robert Ogden
J. L. M. Curry
Peabody and Slater Boards
General Education Board
Southern Education Board
Southern
General Boards
Conference For Education In
South
Curry
Richmond Education Association
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Governor of Virginia
Legislature
State Department of Education
University of Virginia
Washington and Lee University
Commonwealth
Deadly Duel Over a Woman in New Castle
New Castle, Pa March 18 John Genkinger a Butler avenue resident died in a city hospital from a mortal wound inflicted by George Merkle hotel proprietor of Darlington Beaver county The shooting occurred in Mrs Eva Rumburger s apartments Genkinger attacked Merkle with a beer bottle before Merkle fired four shots one taking effect Mrs Rumburger described the encounter saying Genkinger demanded a missing pin and warned Merkle about marrying Eva Merkle claimed self defense as Genkinger wriggled and bled out after a scuffle before collapse
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New Castle
John Genkinger
Butler Avenue
George Merkle
Darlington
Beaver County
Eva Rumburger
Genkinger
Apple Alley
Merkle
Summer Weather Sweeps Chicago With Unseasonable Heat
Chicago records genuine summer temperatures as a March day climbs toward 74 degrees Fahrenheit. The mercury rose steadily through the day and showed little sign of retreat into the night, marking one of the warmest March periods in years.
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Chicago
Senate votes on Cuban reciprocity treaty delayed for more remarks
Washington March 18 The Senate agreed to vote on the Cuban reciprocity treaty at 3 o'clock tomorrow after a six hour executive session devoted largely to critical speeches. Senator McEnery assailed the treaty as favoring the sugar trust and harming beet sugar, while Senator Newlands urged annexation as a path to statehood and expanded trade. The debate included sharp exchanges with Senator Spooner and others over reciprocity versus territorial expansion.
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Washington
Senate
Genatora
Dama
Newlands
Cuba
McEnery
Louiaiana
Sugar Trust
Union
Louisiana
Texas
McEnerg
McEnerny
United States
Republic of Cuba
Teaa
Democratic Party
Republc
Jhe
Spooner
Teller
Nelson
Extreme river flood forecast threatens Helena and towns on the river
Weather officials warn of extreme danger as river levels rise. The 0foot mark near Helena could be reached within 36 hours with much of the town reported in danger. Forecast crests place Arkansey City and Greenville around Sunday with Vicksburg days later as levees hold or fail.
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Ohio
Pointé Belo
Opera
the Weather Bureau
Luuxora
Helena
Licely
Vicksburg
Arkansey
City
Greenville
Amranbas City
Greenwile
Gulf
Weather forecast and regional updates from Georgia
Forecast reports rain on Thursday and Friday in Georgia with colder air and brisk southeast to south winds turning west. The period notes temperatures from high 50s to mid 60s, a mean around 54, and normal readings. 24 hour precipitation and year-to-date deficits are recorded. Additional items include Governor Terrell naming university visitors, a New York League arrival in Atlanta for two weeks of practice, and plans for freight-rate adjustments by April 1. Also mentioned are statewide events, dividends, a monument inspection visit in Americus, and other assorted notes on politics, military, and industry.
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Georgia
H. T. Taman
Terrell
State University
New York League
Atlante
BR. EL
Spence
Thirteenth Infantry
Robertson
State railroad_ commission
Point Rairoad
Memphis Flood Strands City as Mississippi Rises
Severe washouts and rising waters isolate Memphis Tennessee as the Mississippi overflows. Bridges out and rail traffic halted, with crews and barges rushing to rescue stranded residents while preparations for possible worst case scenarios continue.
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Alabama
Hartsell and
Penne
General Bonilla
Asher
Madison
Planters Bank of
Montgomery
Jones
Mill Smith
Smith
Colorado
Robert ‘Berrdén
Jingo
St. Louie
Northern Securities Company
Memphis
Arkansas
England
France
Uruguay
Sussex
Hutchingon
Edward Boyle
Ioneitid
Pacific National-Feature
Busine
Marie
Tenn
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