Chism Kills Wife Then Attempts Suicide on Farm
Merritt Chism, a rich farmer from Bloomington, killed his wife on their White Art township farm after a quarrel at church dawn. He stabbed her repeatedly, then fatally attacked bystander Harvey Freeland wounded, as the boy tried to defend his mother. Chism fled, tried to drown himself in a stock well, failed, and surrendered to the sheriff in Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Freeland
Chigm
Ehld
Freeland
Trieg
Chism
Taldae
Bloomington
Bherl
Chis Ig
Thig County
Hilled by mine explosion frontier fighting in Shan Si
News from Victoria B C reports April 24 mine explosions on the Shan Si and Chih Li frontiers killed 100 French and German troops and wounded others. Chinese brigand headquarters captured under foreign soldiers. Germans killed twenty nine Chinese and captured a cannon junk. Other clashes involve Japanese and French near Shan Back Wan with casualties on all sides. Hong Kong health toll shows 110 plague cases with 10 deaths and 65 smallpox cases with 43 deaths between January 7 and April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shan Si
China
Victoria
B. C
Glenogle
Chih Li
China Trmes
Shan Back Wan
Eixty
Hong Kong
B.C
Yokohama
Thee Adiatio
Shan
China Times
Baptists of Jacksonville Appeal for Aid to Rebuild City Church
Jacksonville Baptists issue plea to American brethren after the May fire that devastated 13 blocks, destroyed every church and school building, left many homeless and destitute, and emptied church funds. They urge nationwide contributions to rebuild First Baptist and its temple, asking gifts to Dr. W. A. Hobson or B. E. Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists of
Jacksonville
Fla
the Baptists of
Baptists of America
Florida
New South
First Baptist Church
W. A. Hobson
B. E. Cleveland
DeWitte Seeks Russian Loan Backing Opens Rail Orders
May 12. In St. Petersburg the principal opinion centers on a new loan placed with Paris financiers by M. DeWitte the finance minister. It aims to secure rail orders and reopen works long shut or running on a small scale. The St. Petersburg Herald says French ministers promised French financiers for the loan during DeWitte's visit. The Swence ministry reportedly urged the American press to note no loan is involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis
St. Petersburg
Tne
Opin
M. DeWitte
Paris
Nsw
M. Delcasse
DeWittee
Sit Tere
Joan
Swence
M. Delezssa
Jfoan
Army Barracks Construction Planned on Sullivan's Island
The Charlestown edition reports that barracks on Sullivan's Island will begin as soon as contracts are awarded. The Army plans new officer quarters at Heath Atlantic and a cleanup of current buildings to make room for the fresh structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan’s Island
Charlestim
Sullivan’s Isard
Bhiy
Venstewetten
Spe
Ent
Atlantic
Johnson for Presidency in Tennessee Vice President Bid
A brief notice notes Johnson seeking the presidency with experience as vice president, reflecting a campaign focus in Tennessee. The item outlines a political bid and regional emphasis without additional details.
Knoxville Man Pressed as National TPA President Candidate
W. R. Johnson of Knoxville Tennessee a leading Travelers Protective Association figure is urged to be national president at the June Old Point Comfort convention. The Post C Knoxville unit with nearly 50 members backs his bid citing fitness loyalty and personal funding for the cause. Johnson a Virginia native and prominent Knoxvillian is urged despite past declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Travelers’ Protective Association
Old Point Comfort
Tennessee
W. R. Johnson
E. @. Burrows
Peoria
Johnson
T. P. A. Man
Post C
Travelers’ Protectioe
Louisville
New Orleans
Dr. Johnson
St. Louis
Association
South
Organization of Drummers
Buck! Johnson
Knoxvile
East Tennessee
Taynchburg
Cety
Virginia
Naval station titles to Chicora Park readied
Charleston May 12 Special. Titles to United States property for Chicora park naval station are being perfected and expected to be delivered to the navy department within weeks. District Attorney Lathrop handles the government work. Station construction to start in July with speed to complete ASAP. Dry dock likely first due to navy needs. City has transferred its land and Lawton property titles are being prepared for delivery. Business circles view the project as a sign of renewed Charleston prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Station
Charleston
Sturt
United States
Chicora Park
Navy Department
Lathrop
Lawton
Want Supply of Good Water from Ten Mile Hill
A Charleston special reports a city council special committee advancing a plan to secure a new water supply from Ten Mile Hill ten miles away. An Atlanta firm's estimate puts the Hill springs at over 6 million gallons daily, tested and adequate for Charleston. The Edisto River scheme, 30 miles distant, faces high costs. a Ten Mile Hill option could deliver within a year if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Ten Mile Hill
S. C
City Council
Cits
Ten Mile HI
Atlanta
Rill
Nare
Edisto Tiver
Negro in Carolina County Cleared of Murder Charge
Willie Wilson, a Black man, was acquitted of murder in Orangeburg after a trial marked by fear of lynch mobs. The case stemmed from an incident on a public road when Mr and Mrs J H L Hydrick were injured and Hydrick died later. Wilson claimed his horse was unmanageable, while others said he was intoxicated. Deputies guarded him as tensions rose, and he was moved from the Orangeburg jail to the penitentiary to prevent lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Wilie Wilson
Orangeburg
J. HL. W. Hydrick
Wilson
Claim They Have Now the Control
New York May 13 At the hotels and other places financiers gathered during pease week. There was no formal conference as factions clashed over control of the Northern Pacific. Kuhn Loeb & Co. asserted they held the stock to control the line, a claim denied by Hill partisans. Directors meeting on October 1 may decide retirement of preferred stock, with shareholders holding power over the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cates
HNM
Snandera
Waldorf-Astoria
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Northern Pacific
James J. Hill
Sard the Northern Pacific
Herald
Isaac
Week in Foreign Finances and Global Markets
London reports a week of American market dominance with mixed results abroad. US averages closed firm though below New York, while Northern Pacific showed volatility and gains elsewhere. rites in money markets remained available. A separate note from Manchester cites cotton declines dampening cloth trade and unsure demand amid hoped stability. reports also mention an April Yokohama earthquake with two minutes of shaking and no damage, plus a China frontiers clash with casualties and brigand activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lchester
Manchester
Fabrica
India
Yokohama
Postoffice openings and discontinuations in Georgia and Alabama
Georgia gains include Gailey in Banks county and Hower near Lula, with Lula postmaster Marcus Paton Jr. Hodge in Carroll County also restored with postmaster Williams. Discontinued offices include Absalom Hall, Storeville Forsyth, and Woolley’s Word Haut. Rural delivery replaces some sites. several section routes gain or adjust mileage and frequency. Alabama routes add Luttrell to Fort Payne and Portersville to Tucker with dispatch allowances. new local route from Gadsden to Etowah and Georgia route from Conyers. mail service changes reflect increased weekly runs and shorter intervals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postofice
Georgia
Charley
Williams
Absalom
Hall County
Storeville
Forsyth County
Woolley’s Word
Haut County
Mainesville
Waverly Hall
Hamilton
Saxty Kingsboro
Hiawassee
Brastown
Campagne
Townsville
Rocky Mount
Crouch
Liverpool
Ball Ground
Preéskirt
Fight's Cross Roads
Woodatock
Yellow River
Gloster
Douglasville
Villa
Alea
Greenesboro
Sparta
Kittrell’s
Oconee
McCarty
Ittrell
Bay’ Spring
Vienna
Tipnetville
Mingo
Hazelhuret
Dowgrass
Davis
Pickren
Garrant
Tompkinsville
Gaston
Gadston
Etowah County
Hake's Bluz
Gadstien
Ala
Conyers
Esterhazy Admits Guilt in Dreyfus Bordereau Case
The Independence Belge in Brussels on May 12 publishes affidavits signed by Count Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy before the French consul in London admitting authorship of the Dreyfus Bordereau and alleging the bordereau was written with the connivance of Colonel Bondher, ex-chief of the secret intelligence bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyfus Bordereau
Brussels
Independence Belge
Ferdinand Walsia Psterhazy
London
Bondher
Marble Arch and Fountain Legend at Providence Spring
Amicus Georgia May 12 reports a $2000 marble arch and fountain over Providence Springs near Andersonville National Cemetery. The piece recounts a fairy tale of prisoners thirst being quenched by a miraculous spring, notes the spring’s long history since 1300s, and mentions excavation work revealing old wooden casings from before the prison era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Spring
Amicus
Pne Hondreas
Moses
Teneath
Providence
Andersonville
Federal
Counterfeit Money Moving in Americus Ga
A report from Americus Georgia dated May 12 describes counterfeit silver coins circulating, mainly quarter dollars, easily passed due to their appearance. Police say several coins are in custody and officers seek the source, noting the coins lack proper mint rings and color, with suspects believed to travel toward Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Columbus
Male shirtwaists barred from Americus police schools
In Americus on May 12 a special report notes male shirtwaists barred from police schools after a recent scene at Furlow high school where youths wore newly fashionable shirtwaists. The principal ordered a return to coats, which were promptly worn. A separate brief from Carrollton on May 13 discusses growth in the telephone system and a new long distance connection to Tallahassee and Buc hattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Furlow High School
Carrollton
Pecial
Jewis K Smith
Gaines
Officers Raid Blind Tigers In Fulton County
Detectives led by Chief A. Q. Turner raided three blind tiger stands along the river and near the federal prison, seizing beer, Jamaica ginger, wine, and whisky. Three men, J. P. Hunter, Charles Holaway, and Henry Channon, were arrested. two white, one black. A crap game was found in a adjoining yard, with three players detained. Turned vows to end blind tiger operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beerman Street
Lanford and
Kilpatrick
Towar
Harvey Redford
J. P. Hunter
Charles Holaway
Henry Chanman
Hunter
Holaway
A. Q. Turner
W. J. Poole
J. L. Heard
W. A. Wright
Holaw
Jamaica
Holawnay
Bearman Street
Chapman
Turner
Fulton County
Mountain Springtime in Southern Georgia Poem
Henry V. Maxwell writes a lyrical meditation on springtime in Dahlonega Georgia. The poem invokes arbutus blossoms, violets, and mountain scenery to evoke renewal and a deep emotional response, blending nature imagery with reflections on the past.
Dahlonega Landscape and Spring Blooms Amid Pine and Blossoms
A lush panorama of Dahlonega’s spring foliage unfolds with pink shrubs, Virginia creepers, blood root, apple blossoms, red buds, and white clouded dogwood against distant mountain pines. The scene praises the town’s prosperity and natural beauty as fragrant blooms and mossy beds hint at the season’s renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nees
Virginia
Tyy
Pat
Dahlonega
Alii
Tetet Agg
Blooming wild crab apple inspires mountain tranquility
Vision sings of untainted joy amid mountains where birds sing and flowers scent the air. The speaker lingers in a bower awaiting laurel and rhododendron blooms, embracing gladness and golden light.
Baptists Name Asheville 1902 Meeting City
The Baptist convention, concluding a Raleigh like session, set Asheville North Carolina as the 1902 meeting site in May. Leaders urged extended foreign missions support and wealth consecration for Christian civilization while debates addressed education and religious liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleany
May W
Baptist Convention
J. W. Boatwiighe
Virginia
C. S. Garaner
Sottth
Carolina
Carter Heim
Keene
GB. Benthorne
WW. Landrum
Georgia
Ashesville
N. G
Dr. Gambrell
Dallas
Miss Long
E. Li Wesson
Mississippi
China
Sea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stepsan
Rick Linds
Drewitie
Franch
Man
Rt. BP
Knnoxville
Buck, Johnson
Knoxvive
Vennne Aspiras
National Travelers’ Protection Association
J. J. Dennis
Newnan
D. Dennis
Stock Exchange
Goodying
Union Pacific
New York Central
Wabash
Baltimore
Ohio
Illinois Central
Denver
Rio Grande
Erle
Nashville
Atchison
Topeka
Santa Fe
Chesapeake and Ohio
Rende
Department
Same US
Esterhazy
Ciime
Henry V. Maxwell
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Farlinger
Southern Distributor
Wallace & Company
Nrea
IVY &It
Baptists
WAME
Asheville
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!