Georgia Woman Captures Veterans Reunion Ovation at Columbia
Miss Elizabeth Lumpkin of Georgia electrified South Carolina veterans at the reunion in Columbia held at a 1000 seat theater. Generals Hampton Gordon West led the address program alongside Camp Bammon’s welcome, drawing tears and loud acclaim from about 250 veterans brought in by the Southern railway. Representatives from 135 camps attended the largest gathering of Georgia and South Carolina veterans to date.
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Columbia & OC
Georgia
South Carolina
Hampton
Gordon
West
Gierpia
Garoline
Camp Bammton
Georga
Elizabeth Lumpkin
W. W Lumpkin
South Caroline
Southern Railway
Columbia
Cigarettes Said to Cripple College Minds in Lexington
Professor R H Ellett of Kentucky University claims cigarette use harms math progress. He notes most affected are upperclassmen facing advanced problem solving. He says he warns students against tobacco, and those who smoke struggle severely in senior and junior years.
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Lexington
R. H. Ellett
Kentucky University
Cotton Seed Oil Factories Organizing in South Norfolk
Efforts to form independent cotton seed oil concerns across the South move forward in South Norfolk Va and North Carolina with aims to regulate district purchases, cut freight costs, and unify interests outside the American Cotton Oil Co. Philadelphia promoter W B Harvey led the drive with attendees Fret Oliver J D Odom M Winston N E Edgerton F K Berden and Henry Wiel from North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
North Carolina
Harvey
Philadelphia
Sr. Harvey
Oil Strike Reported near Lake Charles Louisiana
Aladdin Vincent struck oil today at his home place seven miles west of Lake Charles Louisiana. The well extends between 200 and 200 feet in depth and is not a gusher. Oil flows from the top at about 25 barrels per day.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Aladdin Vincent
Lake Charles
Railroad Purchase Offer Reaches Hidalgo and Northeastern Route
William Astor Chantry and Dr Wetmore of New York arrive in Mexico City to buy the Hidalgo and Northeastern railroad. They have made two deposits of 200,000 dollars each. The price is 960,000 dollars. The line runs from Mexico City to Pachuca.
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Mexico City
William Astor Chanter and Co
Wetmore
New York
Hidalgo
Pachuca
Florida Legislature Moves on Charters and Libraries
In Tallahassee the senate and house discuss charter reforms, school book monopolies, and a free public library for Key West. A temperance bill advancing, eminent domain procedures, Pensacola charter amendments, and capitol enlargement plans headline a busy session. The convicts lease issue for phosphate mines sparks expected debate.
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Capitol
Milburn
Columbia
8. C
Key West
House
Senate
Pensacola
House Temperance Committee
Wall
Buffalo
Board of Commissioners of State Institutions
Wataom
Homeo Nae
South Carolina Veterans Welcome by General Wade Hampton
The state reunion of Confederate veterans arrives in Columbia tomorrow evening for the largest gathering since the war. General Wade Hampton will give the welcome at the opera house on behalf of Camp Hampton, marking his first speech here in years. Veterans from six or seven southern states attend, with free hospitality from Columbia citizens.
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Wade Hampton
Columbia
D. C
Generi] Hampton
Opera House
Camp Hampton
Oid
Cohimbi
Alabama Knights Templars Grand Commandery Meets in Tuscaloosa
The Knights Templars grand commandery held events in Tuscaloosa with Sir Russell M. Cunningham and Sir Robert Wheelock attending. The parade ran at 10 30 this morning followed by a business session at Elka hall, a banquet at the Washington hotel, and an evening sermon at the Baptist church.
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Grand Commandery
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Knights Templars
Russell M. Cunningham
Robert Wheelock
Issimo
Elka Hall
Washington Hotel
Baptist Church
Southern Educational Association to Meet in Columbia in December
Columbia was chosen as the next meeting site for the Southern Educational Association. About 2,500 teachers are expected to attend the December gathering. In Houston Texas, a party touring oil fields under the direction of Saint Houls merchants arrived for a reception at the Elks Club before continuing to Beaumont to inspect oil fields.
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Columbia
Th Southern Educational Association
Texas
Houston
Tex
Houls
Elks Club
Beaumont
Brutal Alabama assault sparks mob to burn suspect
In Springsville Alabama a young woman from St Clair county was attacked by a Black man named Jim Brown. A posse and sheriffs chased the suspect across counties as panic and talk of burning him at the stake spread. The victim Miss Dett Garrett is reported in critical condition with hopes fading. Authorities seek to prevent vigilante action.
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Birmingham
Ala
Springsville
St. Clair County
Alabama
Great Southern Railroad
Here
Dett Garrett
Z. L. Garrett
Jim Brown
Jefferson County
Couties
Garrett
Pythians Elect Officers at Alabama Knights Session
The twenty-ninth annual session of the grand lodge Knights of Pythias of Alabama met in Montgomery with unusually large attendance. Reports show about 10,000 members in Alabama and over $10,000 in sick benefits disbursed last year. Elected officers include Past Chancellor D. C. Cooner of Oxford and Grand Chancellor W. H. Wilder of Birmingham among others.
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Alabama Knights
Montgomery
Ala
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias of Alabama
Order
Alabama
D. C. Cooner
Oxford
W. H Wilder
Birmingham
W. ©. Block
Troy
J. M. Donnehee
Dothan
Exchequer
J. H. Donehee
Talladeen
J. D., Blyde
Orrville
Orrville; Grand Master
Army
F. P. Nichols
Roanoke
Grand Inner Guard
T. E. Knight
Greensboro
Grand Outer Guard
B. C. Jones
Conecuh
Tennant Lomax
Lide’s Case to be Argued in Alabama Supreme Court
Alabama Supreme Court to hear the state versus Lide tomorrow on a change of venue. Lide, convicted for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Johnson in Montgomery County, faces potential death sentence questions as the defense claims the killing was linked to Johnson’s relation with Lide’s wife. Prosecution pressed vigorous pursuit. case has drawn wide local interest.
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Alabama Supreme Court
Montgomery
Ala
May
Supreme Court
Lide
Sheriif Johnson
Hie
Johnson
Friends of
Louisville and Nashville track work near Selma Alabama
The Alabama Construction Company began grading the Louisville and Nashville track across the river from Selma to Sardis about ten miles away. A $60,000 bridge will span the Alabama River near the city as work proceeds, with trains expected on the new line in seven months.
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Louisville and
Nashville
Selma
Ala
Alabama Construction Company
Louisville
Nashvile
Sardia
Sardis
Pensacola
Alabama River
Western Railway of
Alabama
Montgomery
Bissiére
J. J. McKinney
Montgomery and Mobile Division
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Genes
Mariana
Fla
Geneva
Graceville
Marana
Cottondale
Bach Othich
Louis File
Maine
Perssegia
Florida
Shipp Killed by Ethridge in Norfolk Saloon
Norfolk report details the shooting of Carlisa Shipp by Wallace Etheridge, a wealthy merchant’s son, after a disturbance at a disreputable resort and later in Englis saloon. Eyewitnesses say the act may not have been cold-blooded, friends claim accident. Coroner’s jury adjourned without verdict. Witnesses recount a prior robbery claim and party presence.
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Norfolk
Meg
Spestal
Carlisla Shipp
Wallace Etherridge
Carwice
Seaboard Air Line
Etherlaza
Etheridge
Engtls
Rhipp
Ehipp
Carwlis
Jackgomille
Edgefield
Demand a Nine Hour Day at Norfolk Shipyard
Norfolk May 8 Special National Organizer Nedrey of the Machinists presents a demand to the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company for a nine hour workday with a 32 percent wage increase. The Metal Trades Association last year agreed to similar terms, easing potential trouble as Nedrey notes the yard now appears willing to sign.
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Norfolk
Nedrey
National Association of Machinists
Portsmouth
Sabbath Law Violators Charged In Port City Plea Deal
Richmond May 8 A Sunday observance crusade spurred criticism as saloon keepers paid four dollars plus costs per guilty plea to dismissed charges in a league led agreement. Four cases against Walatura Anthony & Son and two against Stumpf involved insurers by counsel Massie with league funding. Police officials denied knowledge and would have opposed the arrangement.
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Richmond
Sunday Observance League
Walatura
A. G. Anthony & Son
A. Stumpf
Eugene C. Massie
League
Pollen Howard
Squire Graves
Archer Denies Charge in Alleged Assault on Sister in Law
Richmond Virginia May case reports Archer of Manchester arrested on charge of attempting criminal assault on his sister in law Katie Gray, a fourteen year old. The alleged act occurred Monday night at Archer's home where his wife and mother in law reside with three children. Archer, at work when warrant served, denies intent, claiming he only touched the girl to help her sit up with her sick sister.
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Richmond
Tohn T. Archer
Manchester
Katie C Gray
Archer
A. Gray
Centralia
Majority for Convention Reported by Alabama Board
Alabama canvassing board released official figures showing a 24 800 majority for the constitutional convention from a total vote of 116 810. Delegates at large count incomplete but Democrats won by safe margins. Dallas county led in convention support with 528 for and 200 against. Further tabulation of senatorial delegates remains to come.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
McDavid
Brown
Dallas
Relief from colds with Scott's emulsion promise
The ad claims Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil quickly relieves a cold, reducing edge overnight and may end the cold in a few days. It urges quick action to ensure relief and mentions a New York address for Scott de Bowne on Dear Street.
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Litviers
Ike Scott de Bowne
Seg Dear
New York
Peruna endorsements by officials and citizens
A collection of letters and testimonials claiming Peruna cures catarrh and extol its effectiveness. Contributors include J F Crootter of Buffalo former school superintendent. Hon. B R Davener a West Virginia congressman. Mrs Mary C Fedress of Paradise Texas. S S Matthews ex U S Marshal of Mississippi. all praising Peruna and urging others to use the remedy with statements of complete relief and satisfaction.
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Ars
Hen
J F. Crootter
Baffle
N. Y
Buffalo
Perana
Greece
Peruna
B. BR. Davener
West Virginia
Washington, D. C
Peruna Medicine Co
House of Representatives
Mary C. Fedress
Paradise
Tex
Burtman
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ara’ Karan
Mills in Trust Status of the Revenue Act
North Carolina debates whether privately owned cotton oil mills were bought by trusts as the revenue act amendments spark constitutional questions. Officials note disputes over mill sales and possible court or special session actions as state lawmakers weigh the legality of senate amendments and potential tax changes.
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Raleigh
North Carolin
Cotton Oil Trusts
Oliver
Charlotte
Selma
State Textbook Commission
Turner Sawa
House
Senate
Comraltes
Turner
North Carolina
A third candidate for Pritchard's seat is Osborne
Charlotte March 8 Special A third candidate to succeed Senator Pritchard is Hon Francis I Osborne of Charlotte North Carolina He is known as a brilliant eloquent lawyer a Democrat active in party battles and brother of New York City district attorney Judge James W Osborne Born May 29 1858 he studied at Davidson College and the University of Virginia, read law under Judge Richmond Pearson He served as Charlotte mayor in 1879 solicitor of the eleventh district from 1882 for ten years and was state attorney general in 1893 His impeachment courtroom speech is praised as one of the finest in the North Carolina court chamber, enhancing his reputation since.
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Francis I. Osborne
Pritchard
Charlotte
N. C
Senator Pritchard
N.C
New York City
Davidson College
University of Virginia
Richmond Pearson
South
North Carolina
Osborne
James W. Osborne
Eleventh Judicial District
Solicttor
Ener
Supreme Court
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J. R. Thomas
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Prince Versave
Marc
Pethians
Continental Security Redemption Company
Elmo Messengale
Sled
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Turer
Decatur
Ale
Thomas Turner
F. C. Payne
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James
Morrow
John M. Robinson
L. W. Allen
Thomas Kerns
James Peirie
Thomas Roberta
Mobile
Als
Southern Rallyway
H. Baldwin Rice
WM Rice
Scott
Matthews
Mississippi
S. Matthews
Peruna Medicine Company of
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Peruana
Farlinger’ S
Welch
Ritter
Farlinger’s
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Piedmont Fubber Company
Atlanta, Ga
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Burlington
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Atlanta
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St. Louis, Mo
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Fulton County
Police
Joseph M
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