Wilcox Trial Closed Arguments Hear Appeal to Circumstantial Evidence
Crowded Elizabeth City courtroom hears closing speeches in the Crowsey murder case. Defense attorney Bend argues evidence is circumstantial while state advocates contend Nellie Cropsey died by foul play. Doctors testify on drowning indicators and lack of violence, with jurors expected to decide Friday.
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Elizabeth City
Court House
Crowsey
Solictor Ward
E. F. Aydlett
Leary
Nellie Cropsey
Nelie
Heywood Sawyer
W. M. Bond
Edenton
Mr. Sawyer
Fearing
Wilcox
Wood
Lumsden
Governor commutes sentence of Ed Morgan to life imprisonment
Governor Aycock has commuted the death sentence of Ed Morgan a colored man from Concord to life in prison at hard labor for the outraging of a young Negro girl. Morgan was to be hanged March 31 after Judge Starbuck and Solicitor Webb urged clemency and citizens backed the appeal.
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Aycock
Raleigh
NM. C
Ed Morgan
Concord
Morgen
Cora Johnson
Starbuck
Webb
Morfan
Battle Ship Silver Service Fund Closes in Alabama Meeting
Montgomery March 19 Special. The Alabama battle ship silver service commission met with full attendance and decided to close the fund and buy a silver service with about 3 000 on hand. The effort to raise 35 000 failed. Max Hamburger Mobile Hi S Pensons Montgomery R N Rhodes Birmingham were appointed to procure the silver service.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Battle Ship Silver Service Commission
Max Hamburger
Mobile
Hi. S. Pensons
R. N. Rhodes
Birmingham
The Strange Death of McVey in Mississippi
The remains of Oliver McVey, a young white man, were sent from Jackson to Aberdeen for interment after a train struck a cow on the track and hurled the animal at him, breaking his neck and causing instant death.
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McVey
Jackson
Miss
Oliver McVey
Aberdeen
Minols Central
Negro Switchman Killed in Selma Rail Yard Accident
Doc Williams, a negro switchman for the Western Railway of Alabama, was killed in a late hour yard accident in Selma. He was guiding a switch when his foot caught on a frog and he fell. a switch engine passed over him, mangling his arms and leg and causing fatal internal injuries. He died at Selma city hospital this morning.
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Selma
Ala
Doc Williams
Western Railway of Alabama
Feud Flares On Knoxville Street Slaying Ends Life
In Knoxville Tennessee Thomas C. Howard, a special policeman, was shot dead on the main business street by Josh R. Jones and Moultrie Jones. The pair fired through a gallery window and then reloaded, killing Howard after he fell. Six bullets struck him. The feud with Monroe County ties this incident to a string of five prior deaths. The Jones brothers surrendered and are jailed.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Thomas C. Howard
Josh R. Jones
Moultrie Jones
Howard
Jones
Josh Jones
Joneses
Monroe
Constables Excel Soldiers in the Philippines
Louisville March 19 City Attorney Henry L Stone reports a letter from Henry T Allen head of the Philippine constabulary. Allen cites progress toward Taft’s forecast of 15 000 Americans 5 000 natives 5 000 constabulary by 1903 and argues the 5 000 constabulary can be as effective as 10 000 Americans, with cost savings and key role in solving the Filipino problem.
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Philippines
Alien
Louisville
Henry L. Stone
Henry T. Allen
Philippine Constabulary
Taft
United States
Carroll County Officials Seek Reelection in Carrollton
In Carrollton Georgia on March 19 special report Tron J H Barron clerk of the superior court announces reelection bid after eight to ten years in office and faces likely no opposition this term. P P Kingsberry incumbent tax collector also runs again after three terms with five opponents declared.
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Carrollton
Tron
J. H. Barron
Superior Court
Carroll County
P. P. Kingsberry
Nugent May Face Indefinite Sentence for Contempt
W I Nugent son of late B H Nugent must pay 14000 for goods taken from his father's store or face immediate imprisonment. The Supreme Court mandate upholds Judge Evans ruling after reversals by the circuit court and appeals. The order likely to be executed tomorrow requires payment or jail until funds are produced.
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Nugent
Louisville
United States Supreme Court
W. I. Nugent
BH. B. Nugent
Evans
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Female College in Eufaula Closes After Diploma Day
The Union Female College in Eufaula Alabama held closing exercises in the chapel. Senior class graduates included Catherine Jelks Flora Young Gena Percons Louie Perry Carrie Berry Bera Hill Connie Graves and Willie Florence. Catherine Jelks earned first honor and Ada Law won the Whitlock medal. Citizens seek a successor to President T Jones and trustees will meet to plan next steps.
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Eufaula School
Eufaula
Ala
Union Female College
Cass
Catherine Jelks
Flora Young
Gena Percons
Louie Perry
Carrie Berry
Bera Hill
Connie Graves
Willie Florence
Whitlock
Ada Law
Elba
Als
T. ¥. Jones
Elaborate Plans For Big Confederate Reunion In Dallas
Dallas plans elaborate arrangements to host the national Confederate reunion April 23 to 25 with housing for thousands. State fair grounds buildings are being prepared for large accommodations, as representatives arrive from multiple states to arrange camps and state organization. Major Milton of Van Buren Arkansas booked 150 rooms. a North Carolina rep lined up 300 veterans. Militia companies will join the parade.
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Dallas
Texas
Milton
van Buren
Ark
North Carolina
Mulitia
First Prisoner Sentenced to Atlanta Federal Prison
In Savannah on March 19 Judge Emory Speer sentenced Evander G. Griggs to four years in the Atlanta Federal Prison for counterfeiting. Griggs and his brother in law George W. Jennings were indicted for the crime. they lived at Waycross where a counterfeit plant was found. Jennings was arrested in Jacksonville for uttering counterfeit coin but Florida officials delayed extradition.
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Emory Speer
Atlanta
Savannah
Evander G. Griggs
United States Court
Griggs
Speer
George W. Jennings
United States Grand Jury
Waycross
Jennings
Jackeanville
Wiorida
Mob Hangs John Woodward Near Vidalia Jail
In Vidalia Louisiana a mob of about twenty men hanged John Woodward, a twenty five year old negro murderer of Len Calvitt, near the parish jail. The lynching followed a jailbreak after the mob gained entry by posing as seeking a prisoner from Catahoula parish. Calvitt’s death came after a prior cotton theft confession and a later fatal firearm exchange at the Calvitt home.
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Mississippi
Natchez
Miss
John Woodward
Len” Cul
Woodward
Calvitt
Winchester
Concordia Parish
Dart retires from Glynn county race for legislature
Glynn county politics shift as R H B Dart retires from the race for the state legislature. E C Butts remains as a candidate with public sentiment now favoring abolition of the city court. Other potential hopefuls include Judge Sam C Atkinson and several local figures amid a lively contest.
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Butts
Glynn County
Brunswick
R. EH. Dart
Dart
E. C. Butts
Alty
Glynn
Atkinson
Sam C. Atkinson
Brunewlotstraint
T. A. Parker
Bagley
Hitch
A. J
Waycross
F. Willis
Douglas
Street railway demands raise for unions and buses
In Jeane La March 19 street workers filed demands seeking higher pay and shorter hours, proposing 20 cents for a union committee review of cases. Officials expect joint action but predict a likely unanimous refusal. outcome hinges on further talks. In Fitzgerald Ga March 19 residents prepare to vote March 23 on $18,000 city hall bonds with about 200 registered. The election is anticipated to be tight.
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Jeans Street Railway Enoyees
Jeane
Cua
Fitzgerald
Train wreck attempt near Opelika reported
A passerby spotted about twenty five cross ties placed on the Central of Georgia railway track two miles from Opelika Alabama. The act occurred a few nights ago and the fast train narrowly avoided wrecking. No culprit identified yet.
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Opelika
Ala
Central of Georgia
Local notices span deaths and civic items in Atlanta
Thomas J. Mann age 28 dies after months with consumption at 26 Capitol Ave. Funeral by Dr. Landrum at 2 pm, Westview cemetery. Eugenia A. Spalding dies at Kirkwood age 25, with two children. services at 10:30 am, Westview cemetery. Charley and Betsy Martin arraigned for fighting. Charley jailed 30 days, Betsy released. Council committees meet on Charleston exposition and garden patches for the poor. Notables and updates from Atlanta bar J. Robinson, Steve R. Johnston, and John Henderson. Remains of Mrs Gates en route to Chattanooga. Duncan critically ill but improving. Concert for pipe organ fund at Park Street Methodist. Patterson of Brantford, Canada, departs. Armenian and colored ministerial notes. three fire alarms in city.
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Thomas J. Mann
Capitol Avenue
Rea Shepard
George W. Mann
James Mann
Wile ¢. Mann
Wiley Mann
Mary, Eiley
Eva Mann
Gus Morland
Eugenia A. Spalding
Kirkwood
Charles Smith
Jacobs
Whitehall Street
Pulliam Street
Enghind
Westview Cemetery
Oelock
Barclay & Brandon's
A. W. Mattison
G. H. Fauss
J. M. Norman
H. van Devender
Samuel L. Whitaker
J. E. Robinson
Atlanta
Mr. Robinson
Chicago
Steve R. Johnston
Spring Street
Mr. Johnston
Vote Registration Certificates in Alabama Seen as Imitation Money
A prominent lawyer argues that Alabama life voter registration certificates resemble government money and may violate federal statutes forbidding paper issued in imitation of money. The certificates look like money with a green tint. thousands have been printed and many are in voters' hands, risking confusion or deceit among the public.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
United States
Fitzsimmons Jeffries Fight Arrangements Up in the Air
Oakland March 18 Billy Delaney manager for James J Jeffries says Fitzsimmons must respond by evening. Jeffries sent a personal inquiry but no reply yet. San Francisco supervisors may decide which club gets the charity bid. they vow to protect purses and health. If needed Fitzsimmons may bring an eastern challenger. O’Brien Beats Denfads in Philadelphia. Erne and McFadden sign to meet April 14 for lightweight title in Louisville.
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Oakland
Cal
Billy Delanay
James J. Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
San Francisco
O’brien
Denfass
Philadelphia
Jack
O'Brien
Ed Denfads
Penn, Athletic Club
Erne
McFadden
Louisville
Frank Erne
Buffalo
George McFadden
New York
Southern Athletic Club
Ex-President Fairchild Dies After 63 Years at Oberlin
Oberlin Ohio reports the death of Ex-President James H. Fairchild at 10 20 pm He served Oberlin College for sixty three years and led the institution longer than any other college official in the United States Florence Beatty dies in Valdosta after pneumonia care Celeste Clay dies Huntsville widow of Hugh L Clay 67 years old active in charity E H Pemberton Fayetteville aged 19 dies at Chapel Hill after college society and fraternity ties
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Fairchild
Oberlin
Ohio
James H. Fairchild
Oberlin College
United State
Florence Beatty
Valdosta
H. J. Beatty
Hugh Lawson Clay
Pulaski Pike
Fayetteville
N. C
Ofa Philonic Society
Ate Fraternity
Escaped convict in Augusta carried dynamite seeking revenge
An escaped negro convict named Tom Toole was arrested in Augusta on March 19. He stated he returned to Augusta to exact vengeance on someone, carrying two sticks of dynamite in his pockets and refusing to name the intended target. In Albany, Senator Patrick McCarren and former Senator David M. Hill met to discuss plans for the fall campaign and potential harmony within the King county democracy.
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Augusta
Tom Toole
Iie
McCarren
Hill
Albany
Patrick McCarren
Kinga County Democracy
Democratic State Committee
David M. Hill
WORE ARRESTS IN BEAUMONT BEHIND MURDER RICOCHE
Three more arrests linked to the Mattie Bennett gang are reported in Beaumont. Authorities withhold names and details to avoid hindering ongoing investigations. The hackman suspected of hauling victims to the river is among the jailed, as officers persist in pursuing suspects since Bennett’s confession a week earlier. Georgia Baptist Convention events in Rome include round trip fares from Atlanta with trains on March 25 26 and a special coach for delegates.
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Beaumont
Tex
Mattie Bennett
Hackman
Bennett
Georgia Baptist Convention
Rome
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Georgia Baptist Conversion
Atlanta
R. B. Headden
First Baptist Church
C. E. Harman
William Inman incoma teetering without hope of recovery
William Inman remained in a comatose state at his home 710 Peachtree street after a rapid decline since 2 PM yesterday. Doctors reported no material change by midnight while friends gathered, hoping for a improvement though prognosis remained bleak.
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Whham Tainman
Peachtree Street
Inman
Prize Essay Contest Owes to His Profession Reading
Insurance notes from Chicago date March 15 1902 announce the prize essay contest for 1902 on What the Life Insurance Agent Owes to His Profession. Essays limited to 1000 words and may be joined by local association members. Prize cups and cases awarded to first and second place with publication rights to the National Association. Other items note Tennessee insurance law on commissions, Southeastern Tariff Association meeting, Louisville board rate increases, and visits of industry officials in Atlanta and Savannah.
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Fred DB. Mason
National Association of Life Underwriters
Chicago
Ills
Fred B Mason
Dearborn Street
Ilis
Ben Williams
National Association
Cinccinnati
Freder. Mason
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Williams-Sims nuptials in DeKalb County
Mr D N Williams and Miss Willa Sites wed at 7 30 p m in DeKalb County at the bride’s father Dr William Sims home. Rev J Eakes officiated. The quiet ceremony united two popular families. They will visit Charleston after the wedding.
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D. N. Williams
Willa
William Sims
DeKalb County
Rev
J. Eakes
Atlanta Heights
Williams
Fulton County
Alexander Bridges and Miss Frank Bridges Wed at Pryor Street
Alexander Bridges and Miss Frank Bridges were married Monday at 9 o'clock at the residence 818 Pryor Street. Dr. John E. White, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, officiated. Mr. Alexander is with Fielder & Alien Company. The couple will reside at 818 Pryor Street.
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Xander
Frank Bridges
Pryor Street
John ,E. White
Second Baptist Church
Alexander
Fielder & Alien
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