Quit Militia or Quit the Union in Virginia
In Chaend Virginia on April 29 a rumor spread that labor unions would force members of volunteer militia to resign from their units. Brewers' Union members in the Seventieth regiment asked for discharge, saying their union required leaving the military to keep jobs. Carpenters and painters strikes loom with talks of an eight hour day. Colonel Anderson delays action on discharge requests amid a nationwide pattern.
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Chaend
Brewers' Union
Seventieth Regiment
Anderson
Virginia
McKinley Knows Good Men Appointment Confusion in South Carolina
In Columbia the end of April brings a reshuffle as E Brooks Sliph resigns. George McCrary, former Laurin deputy marshal, is named U S deputy marshal for South Carolina. Speculation swirls over district attorney Capore and postmaster Croft Bryan. The administration’s choices puzzle local observers.
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South Carolina
Columbia
D. C
E. Brooks Sliph
George 3. McCrary
Laurer
United States
Laure
Capore
Croft
Aiken
McCrary
Hampton Sash Plant Fire Wipes Out Newport News Facility
Fire at the Hampton Sash Door and Blind Company plant in Newport News Virginia destroyed the factory and damaged two nearby dwellings. Property loss valued at about 38,000 with 3.00 insurance. total damage estimated at 1,000. A private school building was partially destroyed.
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Bire
Newport News
Hampton Sash, Door and Blind Company
Hampton Geadsmy
Judge Expresses Views in Underwood Cunningham Libel Suit
Nashville April 20 Special. Hearing of evidence in the Underwood Cunningham libel case concluded. Judge Evans said he will share impressions on the law and jury charge and invite counsel views. He noted that much of the article is not libelous but some parts are false and injure the plaintiff’s character.
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Underwood-Cunningham
Nashville
Mayor Johnston May Resign in Norfolk Virginia
Norfolk April 80 Special Mayor Bracks Johnston likely to become chief executive as Peter Wright resigns as general manager of the Norfolk Railway and Light Co. Johnston, currently vice president, may take over Williams syndicate interests when Wright retires or Maylath. He declined to comment.
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Johnston
Norfolk
Bracks Johnston
Peter Wright
Norfolk Railway and Light Company
Williams Syndicate
Wright
Alabama Planters Replanting After Cold Wave Damages Crops
In Huntsville Alabama on April 20 farmers report replanting after a cold wave killed young cotton and corn in several counties. Peach trees suffered no damage and the pleasant weather aids rapid replanting efforts by growers statewide.
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Alabama
Huntsville
Will Extend the Tine at Merrimack Terminus
The article notes President DuPont's plan to extend the electric railroad terminus at Merrimack to the Sanaqua wells, a distance of about half a mile. The extension is expected to occur during the current season.
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DuPont Hag
Merrimack
Sanaqua Wells
Mississippi Shows Good Financial Condition Report
Milas Avril Shue submits a summary to the legislature detailing receipts disbursements and state debt. The report notes cash on hand 1900 and total property value in the state across realty personalities railroads and telegraphs totaling 215,765,947 dollars. It cites a state levy of six mills, bonded debt, outstanding warrants, and school fund obligations, with a total payable debt of 2,903,088,417 dollars. The article also discusses farmers clubs in Amite County, road work proposals by contract with social tax, and agricultural institutes statewide.
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Cole
Mississippi
Amite County
Farmers’ Central Club
Mississigp Agricultural and Mechanical College
First Florida street car death shocks Jacksonville
Mrs Sophia Davis, an elderly woman famed in Florida and Georgia, died on a Main Street line street car after fainting while being moved to a relative’s home. The vehicle stopped, she was taken to a nearby residence, and a physician declared her dead.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Sophia Davis
Georgia
Norfolk and Western wreck at Money Point injures crew
A Norfolk and Western passenger engine collided with a sidetracked freight train at Money Point, destroying a caboose or two and setting freight cars on fire. Crews escaped by leaping from the trains as the wreck occurred in the morning at 7 40.
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Norfolk
Norfolk and Western Railway
Money Point
Opelika Names Police Chief and Fire Chief in Reappointment
Opelika War City officers re elected M. D. Morgan as police chief and kept most of the existing force. G L Webster was unopposed for clerk, while W. A. Fames was replaced as fire chief by Charles Schaeter.
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Opelika
Ala
M. D. Morgan
G L Webster
W. A. Fames
Charles Schaeter
Knox and Lamox vie for Madison county support
Bbagyoveas and semey sapaan weep for candidates John B Knox and Tennent Lamox as they seek the Madison county delegation's backing for the constitutional convention with Knox likely to win.
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Bbagyoveas
Semey Sapaan
John B Knox
Tennent Lamox
Madison County
Mr. Knox
MINT JULIPS ARE IN DANGER
Louisville residents face an ice trust issue as local retailers previously join to raise charges. Past prices ranged from 12% to 25 cents per 100 pounds, with delivery costs varying by weight. Independent dealers often offered slight reductions, keeping public agitation low.
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Louisville
Tts
Dombine
Tennessee killings stun Madison area as two men die
Special report details William Ramsey, a crippled tinkerer, fatally shooting his brother in an Inn after a dispute over a debt. Ramsey, intoxicated, used an old flota rifle and struck an infant in the room. In the same city area, George Daniels, a negro farmer, killed cousin Frank Lawrence, claiming Lawrence attacked him.
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Ghattanoors
William Ramsey
Toalsht
Bis Brother
Inn
Madison F. Amas
Ramsey
Amos
Airs
George Daniels
Frank Lawrence
Daniels
Lawrence
Chloral Caused Her Death in Alabama
Florence Hamlin wife of C E Hamlin a well known bridge agent formerly of Chattanooga died suddenly in Decatur Alabama this morning from heart failure caused by an overdose of chloral. She had stomach neurosis and took chloral for relief. She was formerly Miss Flora Williams and a popular society woman of Chattanooga.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tirs
Florence Haralta
C. E. Flamlin
Decatur
Ala
Hamlin
Misa Floraco Williams and
Wag
Wilburn to Move Up at Central Rail Company
Chattanoosa April 2 special report says C B Wilburn of the Chattooga Rome and Southern is named assistant general manager as Central directors meet to ratify the Gugent purchase of the Chattooga Home and Southern lines in Georgia and Tennessee.
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Wilburn
Central
Chattanoosa
Tenn
C. B
Chattatooga
Rome
Southern
Georgia
Sater Toad
Matth
Gugent
Chattianga
Ex Secretary Herbert Denounces Confederates Remains Fight
Confederate women of Virginia urged Hollywood burial for soldiers who perished in northern prisons. All states except Alabama supported Arlington National Cemetery reburials. Secretary Root directed redistribution within Arlington, placing 156 Confederates there and 125 to Soldiers’ Home cemetery. Alabama’s stance remains, prompting protests from Mrs Norman V Randolph and others who vow to continue the effort.
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Richmond
Virginia
Hollywood
Alabama
Herbert
National Cemetery
Arlington
Root
Arlingtor
Soldiers’ Home Cemetery
Norman V. Randolph
Richard K
Red Hat Given Martinelli in Cardinal Elevation Ceremony
Washington April 20 Cardinal-elect Martinelli received the consistory letter and red zucchetto from Count Colacchi at the papal legation. The brief ceremony included reading the credentials and placing the cardinal's skull cap, with Martinelli pledging to advance the pontiff's and religion's interests.
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Washington
Martinelli
Leo XII
Stanislaus Colacioch
Rome
Count Colaclocht
Legation
Kelley
Savannah
Fonte
Mer
Han Martinelli
Sebastian Martinelli
Thia
Rampolla
Count Cotaciochi
Morocco
Martine
Carinal
Ship Builders Combine to Form Major Union in New York
Five great New York ship-building firms unite under one management to build the world’s largest dry dock capable of handling any existing or future vessel. Capital of 370 million to be issued with underwriting arranged. H. H. Huntington named president. Irving M. Scott named vice president and to direct many management duties.
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New York
H. H. Huntington
Collis P
Oil gusher seen near Sulphur Louisiana today
Information from Beaumont says an oil field incident occurred at Sulphur La on the Southern Pacific railroad. An off pusher was struck and the gusher rose about sixty feet into the air, the derrick’s top reaching that height as the oil touched.
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Beaumont
Texas
Sulphur
Voyage of the Ophir to Albany with Royal Family Aboard
The British steamer Ophir arrives at Albany Western Australia April 40 with the duke and duchess of Cornwall and York aboard reporting all well on board.
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Ophir
Freemattle
Western Australia
York
Albany
Australia
Move for Promotion Seeks Better Postings in Government
A skilled stenographer and bookkeeper seeks a new position offering career advancement. The applicant, currently employed, desires a place with future promotion potential and is hopeful for a favorable salary if the role promises growth. Address: Jefferson care Constitution.
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Jefferson
Care Constitution
Quakers Buy Alabama Coal Fields In Pittsburg Interests Move
In Birmingham Alabama April 0 Special the Walker county coal properties owned by the Virginia and Alabama Coal Company were bought by the Monongahela River Coal and Coke Company of Pittsboro for 450000 in cash. The deal starts a 3000000 plan with other Walker county assets to pass to Pittsburgh interests to control the lower Mississippi river trade. The Corona Coal and Coke Company transfers to J B Finley and associates as legal issues are settled. The new company will be incorporated under Alabama law.
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Eral
United States
Chastas
Washington
Mississippi
Nalfee
Vicksburg
Jackson
Corinth
Collins
New Orleans
Longio
Memphis
Miasissippi Cheas Association
Meridian
Associaor
South
Nebraska Association
Birmingham
Ala
Walker County
Virginia
Alabama
Monongahela River Coal and Cote Company
Pittsboro
Southern Coal Company
Pittsburg
Ronne Greenoteh
Corona Coal and Coke Company
Jasper Town and Land Company
Corona Company
Jasper
Greenough
J. B. Finley
Virgin
Southern
Corona
Mississippi River
Whl
Narrowly Escaped Lynching In Warner Alabama
In Birmingham on April 8 a white man, Russell, narrowly escaped lynching by about 60 armed black residents of Warner after the death of Walter Morehead a black man who was killed under a trestle at Five Mile Creek. Russell was taken into custody then released after innocence was shown. authorities rushed investigators and suspects to Birmingham by train to avoid further riot.
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Birmingham
Wherles Russell
Warner
Walter Morehead
Five Mile Creek
Jesse Wilke
Russell
Paris
Coner
Burdin
Sharge
Chaos Caused by Powers In China Provokes Alarm
A Times dispatch from Pekin reports Dr Morrison praising punitive expeditions by Count Von Waldersee as plunging Chi Li into anarchy. Safety for foreigners has diminished near Pekin, with trade crippled and armed Chinese reduced to robbers and boxers.
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China
London
Dr Morrison
The
Times
Pekin
Count von Waldersee
Chi Li
Cageles
Shan Si
Legye
Voyron
Tien Tsin
Ber
Shanghai
Morning Post
Japan
Jarang
Tien Tein
Pao Ting Fu
Coal Operators Entertained in Norfolk Harbor Visit
Norfolk coal operators from Pocahontas, twelve in number, visit the deep water outlet to inspect their product and the new hat million dollar pier in the harbor. They arrived at Old Point and proceeded to Newport News to review their rival in the coal trade amid a grand theater party in the evening.
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Norfolk
Pocahontas Coal Operators
Old Point
Newport News
Swamp Root Advert Promises Kidney Health Benefits
An early 20th century advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney trouble and related ailments. It cites testimonials from Robert Nerner and others, urges trial, notes a free bottle offer by mail, and claims medical science backing for the remedy.
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Kilmer
Tre Constitution
Robert Nemer
West K7nst
New York City
New York
Robert Berner
Atlanta
Baily Constitution
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binehamtan
Louisiana Good Roads Association Formed at Convention
A new permanent body the Louisiana Good Roads Association was created at the National Good Roads convention in New Orleans. Officers include John Dymond president and Weary H. Hodgson secretary treasurer with parish vice presidents. Plans call for state offices in New Orleans and parish chapters to push drainage and road improvements through legislation and funding.
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En Orleans
Louisiana
National Good Roads’ Associations
Louisiana Good Roads Association
Congress
John Dymond
New Orleans
Frea Slep
Ravides Parish
Weary H
W.R Hoag
University of Minnesota
State Board of Agriculture and Migration
Department of Good Roads
United States Board of Engineers
State Engineers
Boards of Levee Commissioners
A. C. Miller
Arkansas
Hendrix College
Holmes
North Carolina
Mission Conference Ends With China Focus Address
The Methodist church south mission conference in New Orleans concluded after a day of talks on China and Korea led by Rev J Allen and Bishop A Wilcor. Dr D G J Palwer and John Mott urged prayer and missions as sections issued appeals for foreign and home missions.
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Young J. Alen
China
New Orleans
Missionary Conference of the Methodist Church, South
J C Cranbery
W. E Lambuth
J. Allen
Korea
J . C Newton
A. W. Wilcor
DG J Palwer
Alvine
Wishtman
Soule
Keener
Wilson
J. Z. Methvin
J A. G. Robe
Kier Hardie Called to Order in Parliament Riot
In the house Kier Hardie and John Burns faced censure as Labour leaders were admonished by the speaker for insulting Mr Macartney. The exchange followed a charge of corruption linked to a railroad directorship after appointment as naval secretary. The motion to censure Macartney failed 288 to 205 amid claims the house grows corrupt.
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Kier Hardie
Lané
House of Commons
Toda
John Burns
Macartney
Tendon and Northwestern Railroad Company
Admiralty
London and Northwest Company
Hardin Savine
Hardie
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