Crazy Lioness Put Down at Grant Park
A lioness at Grant Park was euthanized after years in captivity. Park officials cited severe illness and dementia causing aggression. General Manager Daniel Carey authorized the killing. The commission discussed the act, with officials noting they would hire someone to perform the euthanization for money.
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Grant Park
Byard
the Park Commission
Perk Commission
Daniel Carey
Daniel
Revival at First Methodist Church Rome Ga
A two week revival begins at the First Methodist Church in Rome with Rev J M Christian of south Georgia in charge. Pastor Rev C G Jarrell leads a chorus and Professor D W Milam provides angelic singing assisted by the church group.
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Rome
Methodiat
Evenineg
J. M. Christian
South Georgia
Cartan
Milam
CG Jarrell
White House clerk under strain linked to distress
A Washington report May 12 indicates a White House clerk faced a physical breakdown attributed to overwork. Authorities believe the clerk, formerly of Alexandria Virginia, with connections to a prominent Southern family, may have contemplated self harm.
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White House
Washington
White
Atth
Thomas H. Natheld
Isuicid
Alexandia
Objection to City Insurance License Debated
The Montgomery tax committee spent hours debating whether to levy a license on each city insurance solicitor. JL Riley & Co objected to licensing, while others said it was just. No action was taken due to Alderman Candler’s absence. A large portrait of Dr W Mikes from Lowndes County arrived at the archives.
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JL. Riley & Co
Agld
Montgomery
Aim
May Azz
W. Mikes
Lowndes County
State Department of Archives and History
Thomas Owen
le Sikes
Aberdeen, Mins
Sikwan
United States
Alabama
Brandenberg Taken East in Grand Larceny Case
May 2 report says Brandenberg was taken east after the arrest of Broughton, charged with grand larceny for allegedly selling a newspaper an article by Grover Cleveland claimed to be a forgery. He was left in charge of Lt Fitzalmmons of the New York detective force for transfer.
Three Killed in Texas Wreck on MK&T Line
A Missouri Kansas and Texas passenger train wreck near Bonite Jute in Texas killed three crew members and wounded twenty two passengers. Engineer Fresler and two flagmen died. Conductor Littifield Express Messenger Wilder and Fireman Shaw among the injured as the train, running at high speed, derailed after leaving the track. The crew reportedly had orders to slow down at the wreck site, one messenger claiming the orders were ignored.
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Missouri, Kansas
Texas
Denison, Tax
Mix
Missouri
Kansas
Fresler
Littifield
Express
Masenger Wilder
Shaw
Denison
Wider
Palmer
Magnate's Private Car Held After Land Work Dispute
The private car of CEK Schaff, vice president of the New York Central, was attached at Brownsville by Sheriff Carse after parties from Tarling claim they cleared land owned by Heha and Tarling and were not paid $300. The car, about to be linked to a morning train, is held pending developments.
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C. E.schaff
New York Central
Brownsville
Cek Schaff
New York Central Railway
Carse Oh Moult
Harling
Heha‘t Pear ‘Tarling
Agent Found Dead In Stamford Rail Yard Room
In Stamford Texas on May 12 William Alione joint ticket agent of the Wichita Valley and Texas Central railways was found dead in his room with a pistol shot. The death is presumed self-inflicted as neighbours were alerted by the shot and physicians could not revive him. He had come to Alamford from Waco several months ago.
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Louisville
Joseph Mikulec
Wip
Mikulecraft
Frankfort
Kyu
San Francisco
New York
Stamford
Tex
Wiliam
Aione
Wichita Valley
Texea Central Railwaye
Stone
Alamford
Waco F
Meeting of Lumbermen in Montgomery Alabama
At a Montgomery meeting on May 12 the Alabama and West Florida lumbermen voted to canvass for a larger member list and to broaden the organization’s influence. They discussed classifications and tariffs, noted a favorable price outlook, and observed some small mills closing to cut output. President J T Burlingame was chosen to attend the June lumber trade congress in Chicago with P Verdent Pure as alternate.
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Montgomery
West Florida
J. T. Burlingama
Chicago
P. Vredent Pure
Je. of
Pha Ap
Judge Cook Threatens Night Riders Stop Orders
In Waverly Tennessee May 12 Judge Cook declares he will use soldiers to patrol Humphreys County to end night riding violence. He vows to hold defendants and sheriff responsible for depredations and insists no bail under the Ku Klux act. The court signals possible death penalties for the fourteen defendants if trials proceed.
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Waverly
Tenn
Cook
Fred
Humphreys County
Eaball
Perry County
Thin Morning
State Guard
Otdhe
Murder Twist Dallis Drama On Washington Rail Line
Washington May 12 Special A drunk man Colley Dallis claimed on a Baltimore and Ohio branch train to have killed his wife. Officials found no murder and released him. Earlier he pleaded a drunken quarrel led to the wound on his wife, who threatened to quit him and charge neglect.
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Washington
Georetn
Harlem
Wan Colley Dallis
Dalliz
Barnet
Daiila
Tade Querrel
Datus
Ae Renal
Huntington Stays Wet Election Under New City Charter
Huntington West Virginia on May 13 reports city voters approved the new charter in the first election after it was enacted. Women and children participated in a parade for the drys while four commissioners were elected.
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Huntington
Cardui Trial Report From Mrs Leara Tillotven Sareen
Mrs Leara Tillotven Sareen Osief reports severe illness improving after using Cardui. She cites gradual recovery with her fourth bottle and endorses the medicine as necessary.
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Leara B. Tillotven
Executions in Constantinople Publicly Hanged Mutineers
May 12 Constantinople reports another batch of 24 mutineers hanged in public within city limits. Total executions in capital since April 18: thirty eight. Hangings occurred near the cultan's palace at the minorine barracks, in Djinal Meldan quarter of Stamboul, and at the war office. One condemned man said priests approved of his action on the mutiny day.
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Constantinople
Constantinopla
Cultan
Miorine
Djinal Meldan
Stamboul
War Office
Pri
Rome Fire Department Parade and Inspection May 18
Rome Georgia prepares for the annual parade and inspection of the Rome fire department on May 18. Police and the city council will attend as the new council takes over duties. The event includes a PRS running tear exhibit and a team composed of department members and present paid officials plans to travel to Birmingham for the firemen's tournament.
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Rome
Tuesiay
Balladega
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Strauss, Pritz & Co
Meriwether White Sulphur Springs
Meriwether White Sulphur Springs Co
Marion Hotel
Atlanta, Ga
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J. Thomas Gault
Buite
Austell
Atlanta
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