Wreck in Harrisburg area leaves many dead or injured
Railroad disaster near Harrisburg reports twenty five passengers either dead or hurt. Names listed include SRANK HARDEE a brakeman and OSCAR ANDERSON among the injured. Locomotives express and mail cars demolished. one coach reversed. several pinned under wreckage. Officials await morning details as a special moves to recover the dead and injured. Engineer J Fickler and Conductor J H Collina reported seriously injured.
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Oscar Anderson
Delva
N. D
Soseft Hoskin
O Philadelphis
W.W. Attlegraph
West Fayette Street
Baltimore
W .D. Dickman
West Palmview
A. W Livingstone
Lancaster
Kerr
Harrisburg
Cook
John Fickes
Huntington
Wilamsboro
J. Fickler
J. H Collina
Scream Alarm Hits Anniston Woman in Nighttime Intrusion
Miss Myrtie Jobna, living on Lighton avenue, startled as a Black man sneaked into her room during dinner prep. She screamed, the intruder fled, Ira Reed fired at the retreating figure but hit nothing. Police search ongoing. she remains shaken.
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Anniston
Als
Myrtie Jobna
R T Loftin
Lighton Avenue
Sixteenth
Seventeenth Streets
Ira Reed
Johne
Party whips lose power, Hoch notes amid election talk
Governor Hoch of Kansas contends party whips have lost their influence, while a magazine piece hints at renewed demand for old political tools. Experts caution to wait for a major election to assess the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Hoch
Kansas
Mortuary notices and deaths in Birmingham area
Thelma Idel Morgan aged 4 died yesterday at 3 PM of meningitis at 59 Howell street. Body travels to Georgia for funeral. Caroline C Williams funeral today at 3 PM at 567 South Pryor street, Oaklawn Cemetery interment. O N Rauschenburg of Birmingham died yesterday morning at 9 45 AM at 48 Plum street of meningitis. funeral arrangements to be announced. Mrs Sarah E Gresham died yesterday at 2 PM at 43 Washington street. body to Greensboro Georgia. J B Matthews of Zebulon Georgia died yesterday at 9 AM at 29 Luckie street. body to Patterson's undertaking.
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Thelma Idel Morgan
A. G. Morgan
Howell Street
Po Ga
Caroline C. Williams
Caroline C. Wiliams
South Pryor Street
Oaklawa Cemetery
Rauschenburg
Ruschenburg
Birmingham
Aja
Plum Street
Sarah ‘E. Gresham
Sarah B. Gresham
D. R. Ingram
Washington Street
J. B. Matthews
B. Matthews
Zebulon, Ga
Luckie Street
Patterson's Undertaking Establishment
Zebumt
Elizabeth Boney
Elizapeth Honey
J. F. Boney
Woodward Avenue
West View Cemetery
Benish V. Chapmen
Beulah V. Chapman
BH. K Chapman
East Avenue
Gainesville
Dorothy E. Mobley
Dorothy E. Mombley
Culberson Street
C. D. Wheeler
B. F. Walker
Piedmont Avenue
Oakland Cemetery
Mary Skipper
Macon
J W Skipper
Skipperton
Liberty Church
Lave
Roswell
Columbus
Roberta Alton Barnes
Clifford Barnes
Hearwell
Indictments in Sugar Rebating Case Hit New York
Seven sealed indictments issued by the April New York federal grand jury target the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, the American Sugar Refining Co, and several executives and dealers for alleged sugar rebate schemes against freight rates. The cases, brought under the Edkins anti trust law, carry possible penalties of fines up to 10 000 or two years in prison, with a focus on conspiratorial violations of anti-trust provisions. The panel urges continued inquiry into potential culpability of other carriers.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
American Sugar Refining Company
New York Central and
Wudyon| River Railroad Company
Nathan Guilford
C. Goodiee
Edgar
Edwin Earle
Detroit
Mich
New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company
EL. Pomeroy
American Sugar Refining Company of New York
C. Goodlee Edgar
F. L. Momeroy
Edwin Carle
Edkins
Quilford Pomeroy
Kate
Apal Grand Jury
Agreement Reaches to Speed Passage of Railroad Measure
Washington May 4 special Roosevelt announces approval of Allison amendment to the railroad bill granting full circuit court review of ICC orders with no limits. Republicans accept broad review for Hepburn bill support. Bailey amendment opposed. Bacon Spooner provision noted for later pay during appeal. Senate to consider amendments under fifteen minute rule. partial progress with Pipelines clause.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senator Allinson
Circuit Courts
United States
White House
Jong
United Republican
Commission
Senate
Lodine
Panama Canal Zone
Foraker
Strohbar Bound Over on Embezzlement Charge
J N Strohbar waived examination before Justice Coleman in Gainesville on embezzling money from the Atlantic Coast Line and was bound over for $1,000 to appear at the spring term of the court convening Monday. The preliminary trial was postponed from Thursday due to late arriving witnesses.
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Gainesville
J .N. Strohbar
Coleman
Atlantic Coast Line
Mroult
Eye strain remedies and spectacles in the shop
A local eyewear shop boasts expert optometrists who measure defects and tailor lens selections. The advert promises private fittings, rapid assessment, and personalized advantages, inviting customers to explore the latest spectacles and services.
Real estate boom in Atlanta sparks vast new purchases
Half a million in realty deals unfold as the new depot nears completion and old properties may be razed. Purchasers eye breweries and other uses while Peters street sellers reap large gains, with sums up to 300 per front foot and total investments possibly exceeding 600,000. Forrest Adair declines comment on plans. Ballard house sells for 76,000 to J F Leary, Bell house for 30,000 both from Adair firm. Ballard Female College formerly on site.
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Peters Street
Atlanta
Forrest Adair
Ballard
Forrest
George Adair
A. D. Ballard
J. F. Leary
Bell House
Tis
John Ridley
Leary
Ballard Female College
Gallard
Revivalists Here Today and Tonight
Report summarizes Torrey and Alexander revival campaigns, noting overflow crowds and merged local church services. It details a single central meeting pattern, large auditorium sizes, and daily two sessions in Atlanta with noon prayers and Torrey presiding, Alexander singing.
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Forrey- Alexander
London
Torrey
Alexander
Atlanta
Dorsey Surrenders to Sheriff in Twitty Killing Case
Gaineeville May 4 Special John Tucker Dorsey, charged with killing Curtis Twitty, surrendered this morning to Sheriff Crow and was jailed. Preliminary hearing anticipated. Dorsey reports injuring himself in the incident and plans self defense. Colonel Howard Thompson hired to defend him.
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Gaineeville
John Tucker Dorsey
Curtis Twitty
Lorsey
Howard Thompson
Great Damage From Fierce Storm Hits Cordele Area
The Albany Report notes terriffic wind and rain causing widespread damage in Cordele and surrounding regions. Reports describe hail, toppled trees, damaged roofs, and downed power lines with residents assessing post storm losses and recovery needs.
Severe May Storms Hit Cordele and Surrounding Areas
Special reports describe a fierce front that struck Cordele between 4 and 5 pm causing extensive damage to homes, stores, and crops including cantaloupes. Telegraph and telephone lines suffered, and several large tents and buildings were damaged or blown down. Widespread wind and hail damaged farms north of Albany and near Dawson, with hundreds of acres of cantaloupes ruined and seed needed to replant. reports from Meridian and other towns note heavy rain and hail with varying crop losses.
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Jong
L. J. Brush
C. C. Cutts
Witkea Dry Goods Company
Cordele Leather Company
Negro Baptist
Southern Bell Telephone
Western Union Telegraph
Negro Rabbit Foot Cmedy Company
Albany
W H Newsom
Aon
A.J. Fleetwood
J. R. Fors Rester
Morris Wislosky
Lea County
W. HM
Morris Weolasky
Danaon
Boliges
Heart Cure Advert: Dr Miles Promotes Cure
An aged medical advertisement extols Dr Miles Heart Cure for weak hearts and palpitations. It cites a testimonial of improved health after using the remedy, claiming strong relief from racing or heavy beating, with the product sold nationwide and backed by a money back guarantee.
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Miles’ Eart
Biller
Dr Pierce Medicines touted as cures from American forests
An energetic endorsement extols Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery and Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as cures drawn from native American medicinal roots. It touts alcohol free formulas, urges readers to request a free booklet, and cites medical authorities praising stone root and other ingredients for heart, lung, and catarrhal ailments.
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Sahara
Pierce
Bhava
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Pracha
Pr. Pierce
Paine
Gal Bealroot
Nt Hale
Ellingwood
Johnson
Hate
Coq
Dr. Pierce
Sage
Brewer
Dor Pierce
Comemon
New religious sect plans Atlanta area colony
Milwaukee leader Harry G Walker seeks a southern site for a 400 to 500 member sect called the Converters. He says members believe in 150 year lifespans with proper care and diet, reject meat, and envision souls advancing through starry worlds after death. He favors two Atlanta suburbs near Avanta and aims to decide location within two or three months.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Atlanta
Harry G. Walker
Walker
Matt
Colny
Avanta
Doors of Federal Prison Excludes Another Woman
Mrs Sallie Gonzales of Little Rock was brought for imprisonment but denied admission to the United States penitentiary. Mrs Granville L. Smoot, from North Carolina, also arrived and was later sent elsewhere. Marshal Burrles awaits attorney general decision on disposition. Other prisoners include W Ho Copeland, sentenced to one year for false bankruptcy returns, and Je Cennar wo, with unclear terms.
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Sallie Gonzales
Little Rock
Ark
United States Penitentiary
Granville L. Smoot
North Carolina
Nashvile
Jenn T . Burrles
Gonzales
Atlante
Gonzaley
Mafatey
Wush
Bahnefeld
Marshal Burrles
W Ho Copeland
Je Cennar
United
Fair Date Not Settled in Florida Report
Tampa May 4 officials deny a report that the Florida State Fair Association executive committee decided to hold the next fair in November. No decision has been reached on whether the fair will be held in November or January.
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Tampa
Fla
Florida State Fair Association
Associated Press
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