John Heygood Sentenced to Die for Georgia Murder
John Heygood was sentenced to be hanged on April 14 for the murder of John Whittemore in Balawih, Georgia. He confessed during Clarksville trial, claiming a vision from Whittemore in Habersham county jail warned against Sunday dancing and card playing, and professed readiness to die if required.
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John Heygood
John Whittimore
Balawih
Clarksville
Heypood
John Whittemore
Habersham County
HOG JOWL AND GREENS CAUSE TWO DEATHS
Knoxville Tenn March 19 As the result of poison likely from eating hog jowl and greens FA Metall and his son Ben amin are dead a daughter Mary Katherine is seriously perhaps fatally ill and an insane daughter is seriously sick. The family reside near this city. The dish was partaken of on Monday March 9 and these members fell ill the day following Mr Stellial died yesterday after a week s illness and his son died today.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Metall
Benamin
Maryatherine
SteUail
Yesterda
Uncle Sam Testing Military Biplane at Augusta
Augusta Ga March 19The official feats by the United States army officers of the new Curtiss wear biplane pass at 8 oclock this afternoon The military board includes Captain C Da Férest Chandler Captain Beck and Lieutenant Milling Tests likely continue two or more days Weather ideal crowds on the aviation field Aviator Walsh conducting tests for Curtiss people.
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Augusta
United States Army
Curtiss
C. da Férest Chandler
Army Aviation Camp
Beck
Milling
Walsh
Scientific basis for grading cotton
Dr B T Galloway head of the bureau of plant industry calls for a broader system to judge cotton. He urges including fiber strength and spinning qualities along with color and staple length to set a scientific standard. Proposes cooperative farming of identical grades to boost farmer earnings through joint marketing. Washington March 13 House interstate commerce committee forms subcommittee to consider extending Erdman act to coal mine owners to avert a possible anthracite strike.
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Washington
B. T. Galloway
Agricultural Department
Bureau of Plant Industry
South
Berause
Lee
Loé
Bik
Unprecedented House Session in Maryland Delegates Hall
March 18 in Annapolis Maryland a dramatic scene unfolded as the Maryland House of Delegates resumed amid loud protests and shouting. The debate centered on a statewide prohibition bill proposed with a majority report opposing it and a minority report in favor.
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Annanolly
Maryland House of Delegates
Ption Gdvorats
Ty Nate
Ee Exate Et
jAltimore
Atenco
Lai An Dit
Eee Amimites
Kbs
Sugar Trust Letters Placed In Evidence At Trial
New York March 19 Correspondence between Henry Havemeyer president of the American Sugar Refining Company and John Parson counsel charged with others in closing the rival Pennsylvania Sugar Refinery in 1905 was introduced by the government at the trial. Letters show alleged loan to Segal by the refining company to hinder rivals and keep the Philadelphia refinery out of competition. Minutes from May 1908 indicate Parson’s reports on Segal’s finances and immediate payment demands with collateral to be sold if not met.
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New York
Henry 0. Havemeyer
American Sugar Fenning Company
John FE
Parsong
Pennsylvania
Segal
Parsons
Havemeyer
Gustave Kissel
American Sugar Refining Company
Wise
American Sugar Refining
Apay Chub
Trust
Paragon
Philadelphia
American Sugar Tefining Company
Segala
Seaal
Lewis DREW MONEY FROM INVESTORS in fraud case
Testimony in the E G Lewis fraud case in federal court shows F W Putnam, former treasurer of University City enterprises, detailing mortgage notes on University City properties. He cites about 990000 in orders on 547400 advertised notes, with total note sale around 1.468 million and only 86000 spent on land. He asserts all Enterprises aimed to build a subway to boost property values, claiming post office interference affected repayment.
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St. Louis
F. W. Putnam
Lewis Univeralty City Enterprises
E.G. Lewis
Copany
Latham
Be. G. Lewis
St. Louis Business District
University City
Postoffice
Steel Trust Earnings Show Big Increase
New York March 19 The complete report of the United States Steel Corporation for 1911 shows a decrease of 36749288 in gross earnings and a decrease of 32271790 in net The balance of surplus for the year shows a shrinkage of 6106888 despite the failure to set aside funds for additional properties or expenditures The average number of employees in 1911 was 198888, salaries and wages totaled 161419000, volume of business across all companies was 616148829 compared with 703961424 the prior year
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Felix J Ellard Shot by Assassins in Alabama
Felix J Ellard a leading figure from the Lewisburg area was ambushed and shot two miles from his home near Bloody Beat 22 in Birmingham Alabama. His son Constable Win Ellard was killed weeks earlier. The attackers are unknown. Ellard had recently urged Governor O NeaI for action against local lawlessness.
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Birmingham
Ala
Felix J. Ellard
Lewisburg
Win Ellard
Ellard
Felix Ellard
O'Neal
Dinner in honor of Bud Fisher at Kimballville farm
Bill Zimmer plans a post performance entertainment for cartoonist Bud Fisher at the Kimballville farm New Kimball, hosted by Zimmer and Ha T. Brown. The event, to be held Friday or Saturday night after the forayth performance, was initially slated for Kimballville.
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Whi V. Zimmer
Kimballville
New Kimball
Ha T. Brown
Ars
Bud" Fisher
Kimbalivitofi
Magnificent Men’s Wear and Furnishings Open New Era
Our store aims to dispel the misperception of exorbitant prices by showcasing a full range of wearables. From shirts and neckwear to undergarments, hosiery, hats, and furnishings, every item is presented as superior and ready for inspection, inviting a personal visit to feel the quality.
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Elbert Hubbard
Augusta Grocery Store Loss By Fire
Augusta Georgia March 19 Fire swept the W B Brigham and Bon wholesale grocers warehouse causing about 50000 dollars in goods loss within an hour. Firemen moved stock from nearby buildings and the origin remained undetermined. The block was flooded earlier but water had receded.
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Augusta
W.B Brigham & Bon
MICKLE OF TORONTO VISITS ATLANTA INSURANCE LEADER
W H Mickle of Toronto a prominent American insurance man visits Atlanta and stays at the Georgian Terrace on business with his employer. Methodist ministers in New Orleans report two men posing as Wesleyan church workers as church tramps seeking funds for an orphan mission in Nihevan Asia Minor and meet to address the fraud.
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W. H. Mickle
Toronto
Canada
America
Atlanta
Ia 9
Georgian Terrace
Businéga
Comnseters
New Orleans
Iseguar
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Nihevan
Asia Minor
Recall Denounced by Cardinal O Connell at St Patrick dinner
Boston March 19 Cardinal O Connell denounced judicial recall in a St Patrick's dinner address linking it to dangers against liberty and independence of judges. He praised President Taft while warning that recall threatens civil and religious liberty and the foundations of law.
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Boston
Cardinal O’connell
Taft
al Ie
Ana
Tebeleewy
Churchill Speech Angers Germany as Talks Continue
Berlin reports public reaction to Winston Churchill’s address in the English House of Commons. Germany finds references to its nation ill timed amid ongoing efforts for détente after Viscount Haldane’s Bertin trip, with cautious hopes fading for quick progress.
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Berlin
Winston ; Spenger
Churchill
House of Commons
Germany
Bertin
Viscount Haldane
Bic
Opéia
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