Deadly Crises Reported In Pine Bluff And Hot Springs
Reports detail two suicides in Hot Springs and Pine Bluff during late March. WJ C Jarrett of Lodge California, a mine owner, found in Great Northern Hotel with throat slashed and a note to coroner requesting funds for his sister. Morphine and suicide note linked to Harmony Grove Georgia resident A Tench, about 35, with brothers notified.
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WJ. C. Jarrett
Lode
Cal
Hot Springs
Ark
Botel
Fine Bluff
A. Tench
Harmony Grove
Pacific Hotel
7 A. Tench
Jefferson, Ga
Lecroner
Suiweilde
J. C. Jarrett
Lodge
Great Northern
Jarrett
Petit
Miss Jarrett
Alabama
California
Suwanee Destroyed by Severe Storm Survey Sees Heavy Damage
Suwanee Georgia endured a ferocious rain storm with widespread flood damage. Suwanee creek ran fourteen inches higher than any prior record, with public bridges washed away. Rail line washouts blocked traffic and major farmland inundation followed. A separate note from Portugal mentions golf links on Wellington era battlefield benefiting visitors.
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Suwanee
Suwanee Creek
Lawrenceville
Avasaco
Portugal
Duke of Wellington
Marshal Massena
Drunkards Cured by Secret Remedy Claim
Miss Edith Williams of Waynesville Ohio recounts feeding her father an odorless remedy in his food which she says cured him of alcoholism after years of misery. She claims the family was saved and offers a free sample and instructions from Dr J W Haines of Cincinnati Ohio to any reader who requests it.
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Edith Williams
Eady
Box
Waynesville
Ohio
Kate Lynch
Ellis St
San Francisco
Cal
Edith
Wyner
J. W. Haines
Glenn Tultd
Cincimnan
Striking Car Men Seek Reinstatement in Norfolk
Ninety seven of one hundred forty two striking carmen signed a petition to C Brooks Johnson general manager of the Norfolk Street Railway and Lighting Company asking for reinstatement as vacancies occur. The strike is ended though some dissatisfaction remains. Norfolk Va March 23.
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Norfolk
C. Brooks Johnson
Norfolk Street Railway and Lighting Company
Roosevelt to visit Charleston during April exposition
The People of the Palmetto State plan a royal greeting as President Roosevelt visits Charleston for the exposition. He will depart Washington April 7, arrive April 8, tour the navy yard forts and harbor jetties, and be hosted at dinner by the city on April 8. The schedule outlines cordial receptions and site visits in Charleston.
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Palmetto State
United States
Charleston
Roosevelt
Washington
Navy Yard
Woman's Department of the Expostion
Exposition Grounds
North Carolina
Smyth
Wagener
Wll
Exposition
Woman's Building
Woman's Department
Summerville
Pine Forest Inn
Captain Wagener
Exposition Company
Magnolia Gardens
Ashley
National Capital
Kamper’s
Striking Norwood workers end dispute and resume work
Arbitration committee reports resolution for ninety seven men to return to work as vacancies arise under company rules. Minority of dissatisfied workers refused. The process clears most strikers within a month while remaining boycott by ten or more holds charter. Meanwhile plans for a presidential visit to Charleston and Summerville unfold with a major formal welcome and luncheon events.
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Arbitration Committee
Johnston
Boy forced to murder implicates prominent farmers
Gustav Larson, a 15 year old Finland boy from St. Cloud Minnesota, is said to have confessed that he was forced to murder Magnus Johnson at Alexandria. He names several farmers, including Andrew Jacobsen who is jailed as an accessory. Other arrests are expected as the story unfolds.
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Gustav Larson
St. Cloud
Minn
Finland
Barnesville
Magnus Johnson
Alexandria
Johnson
Andrew Jacobsen
Virginia Constitutional Convention Adopts Rescinding Rule
The Virginia Constitutional Convention met briefly in Richmond yesterday morning. The session approved O Flaherty resolutions to permit rescinding actions and substitute new ones, and set a half hour limit for debate on rescinding measures. It is expected rescindings will be postponed until after the sixty days recess once suffrage issues are settled.
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Richmond
Constitutional Convention
O'Flaherty
Fatal Quarrel Ends in Shooting Near Batonton Georgia
In Batonton Georgia on March 29 George Franklin Jr shot BM Parks, both colored, at the John R Hudson race about six miles from town after a party dispute. The ball entered below the left arm, pierced a rib and spinal column, paralyzing the lower body. Franklin has not been arrested.
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Batonton
John R. Hudson
George Franklin, Jr
BM Parks
Franklin
Illinois Democrats Called for State Convention
Chicago March 2 The democratic state central committee met at the Sherman house and called the state convention for Springfield June 17. The gathering will assemble in the hall of the house of representatives at noon on the day named.
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Illinois
Chicago
Democratic State Central Committee
Sherman House
Springfield
House of Representatives
Saint Longinus statue in St Peter’s Cathedral tale
In the Cathedral of St Peter a statue of St Longinus recalls the Roman who pierced Christ’s side. Legend says his sight was healed by Christ’s blood stained cloth. He joined the apostles, preached at Caesarea for twenty eight years, and was beheaded for the faith.
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Christ
St. Peter
St. Longinus
God
Niy Hanes
Caesarea
Lancia
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Restores Clear Skin Promise
Old newspaper blurb touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for sores eruptions fever sores boils pimples and more. Claims vanish with use and guarantees cure for cuts corns burns scalds and piles with two cent price at all druggists.
Overexertion and the Body’s Health Machinery
A nineteenth century piece explains health as the proper functioning of organs like the heart skin and kidneys. It warns against impure air restrictive clothing and excess nitrogenous food which stress organs and risk illness. It stresses maintaining natural conditions for easy organ operation to avoid health decline.
Spring Suits and Ready Made Styles at Whitehall Street
A local store advertises spring suits offering five times as many styles as merchants and ready made garments. The message promotes the Tanguificent line plus a complete range of furnishings and hats to ensure a well dressed appearance for all occasions at 37 Whitehall Street, Bell phone 2845.
New Brokerage Firm Opens Tomorrow with Parkhurst as Manager
William F. Parkhurst is named manager of the Atlanta Brokerage and Commission Company. He is described as a rising young man in Atlanta's business and social circles, with prior commercial roles noted for high character and ability. He is expected to lead the firm with credit.
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William F. Parkhurst
Atlanta
Atlanta Brokerage and Commission
Atlanta Brokerage Company to handle Cincinnati firm orders
The Atlanta Brokerage and Commission Company announced it will act as correspondents for the O'Dell Commission Company of Cincinnati. It guarantees a superior wire service and will operate strictly on commission. All orders will be sent directly to the O'Dell office and traders may be shown original confimues from that office.
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Atlanta
River crests at sixty three feet as Tuscaloosa floods grow
River reaches 63 feet and continues to rise, forcing residents from low areas in Tuscaloosa and backing water into Northport. Train delays due to washed track west of the city. Daily life disrupted as crews repair rails and locals register for voting under strict white-witness requirements.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Northport
Mobile and
Ohio
Peter Shirar
People’s National Bank
Ottawa
Kans
Alston Fitts
Frank G. Bair
Ormond Somerville
R. Bliss Eidgar
Annie H. Randolph
Virginia
Randolph
Hanchow
China
Presbyterian Church
J. T. Gandin
Birmingham
Dan Roman
Gandin
Roman
James C. Brown
R. J. Jordon
Four Believed Drowned in Mississippi River Incident
In New Orleans on March 29 four workers aboard the British steamer Atlantean are believed drowned after a launch carrying nineteen men capsized while approaching the ship. Fifteen were rescued by lifelines and boats. names of the likely victims include Eda Thornton, J Allen, J Garrity, and J Cunningham. Michael J Walsh oversaw the coal yard workers on ships entering the port.
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New Orleans
Mississippi River
Mildstream
Michael J. Walsh
SEHE
Eda Thornton
J. Allen
J. Garrity
J. Cunningham
Dressmaker Scheme Tries to Dodge Busy Season
A young woman seeks a fast gown and visits dressmaker No 2 after being sent by Mme Blank. The court despatches that Mme Blank cannot take more work until April, while the disappointed customer plans another visit to a third dressmaker amid the bustle. Popularity of Red Snapper in Vera Cruz Mexico to New Orleans markets grows as boats use cold storage.
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Baltimore News
Mme. Blank
Les Tomes
Mexico
Vera Cruz
New Orleans
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