Warren Trial Nears Verdict in Train Robbery Case
Bartow Warren's trial at Orangeburg on a train robbery charge neared a verdict as jurors reported they were deadlocked with one holdout. State witnesses Susie Russia and W M Conner testified Warren proposed a robbery partnership, while the defense offered no witnesses and rested on insufficient evidence.
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Warren
Charleston
Orangeburg
Miss Ressis
W M Conner
Branchville
Conner
Tom Watson
Galveston
Tex
Watson
Will Weds a Millionaire and Millionaire in NYC
New York May 14 Special The focal papers announce that Charles F Dodge former wife of an Atlanta man will wed Charles W Morse president of the great ice trust early in June. Morse a multi millionaire heads several financial institutions and is a close ally of Tammany figures. The wedding at Morse's Fifth Avenue mansion will attract gifts from finance and politics. Dodge lives at the Plaza and Morse owns a Maine summer home. Dodge previously managed Atlanta and Tampa Bay hotels.
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New York
Focal Papers
Charles F. Dodge
Atlanta
Charles W. Morse
The
Fey Trust
Morse
Fifth Avenue
Oder
Great Ice Trust
van Wyck
John F. Carrol
Croker
Tammany
Fee Trust
Dodge
Plaza Hotel
Mr. Morse
Maine
Charles F Dodge
Clemence Dodge
Aragon
Acquest
Atianta
Rla
Tampa Bay
Atlus
Docgs
Pullman
Rvice
Atlante
Odd Fellows At Biltmore Entertained In Raleigh Area
Two hundred fifty members of the Odd Fellows lodge from North Carolina arrived for the Biltmore gathering in Bilmore NC on March 14. Grand officers and visiting dignitaries attended sessions, with degree work and social events including trolley rides, lunches, a drive to Vanderbilt estate, and a tally-ho outing at the Casino. The Supreme Lodge of Royal Arcanum meets at Battery Park Hotel for eight days, with notable figures like EH A Skinner and Dr Pius Mogin in attendance and a welcome by Dr Lb Bo MyBrayer.
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Bilmore
Spesialy
Errand Lodge
North Carolna
Bo MyBrayer
Vanderbilt
James P. Saworer
Grand Lodge
Charles M. Bushes
Sire
M.O. Jacobi
Nathaniel Tacobi
J. H Woodell
J. P. Sawyer
Supreme Lodge of
Royal Arcanum
United States
Battery Perlh
Sectaion
EH. A. Skinner
Westfeld
Pius Mogin
Battery Park Toment
Supreme Counsel Officers
Knoxville
Councils of Tennessee
Undergraduate vaccinators cause Charleston uproar
In Charleston May 14 Epental reports undergraduates appointed by the board of health as special vaccinators stirred a scandal. Ball box concerns led to compulsory vaccination. Medical college students vaccinated negroes at rationed rates. a man jailed after resisting a scratched arm. Allegations of mistreatment and assault on negro women prompted firing of the doctors by the board of health.
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Charleston
Board of Health
Medical College
Come of My Boys
Phjollane
Four Men Crushed to Death in Roanoke Tunnel
Roanoke Va May 14 four laborers working in a tunnel near Shawsville on the Norfolk and Western line are killed and two more are buried under stones. The four dead and the injured are reported as negro laborers. The accident followed a cave in about one mile east of Shawsville. Names and homes could not be learned.
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Roanoke
Shawsville
Norfolk and Western
Bhawsville
Grant Wins the Decision in Dahlonega Oratorical Contest
In Dahlonega Georgia on May 14 a college oratorical contest chose a representative for the state Intercollegiate event. L A Harris, Senior class, representing the Recora Palestro Society, and M Grant, Sophomore class, representing Phi Mu Society, spoke with differing styles. Grant won by a 123 point margin in final averages. both are members of the Sigma Nu fraternity.
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Dahlonega Ga
North Georgia Agricultural College
L A Harris
Recora Palestro Society
M. Grant
Phi Mu Society
Grant Oy
Sima Nu Fraternity
Cadets Work as Obear Inspects Battalion at Dahlonega
May 14 Dahlonega Ga cadets undergo target shooting and artillery drill as Inspector General W G Obear reviews the battalion. Readers anticipate arrival of new commandant Captain Cornelius Cesick retired US Army. lectures on astronomy held. Divorces noted in Muscogee and Oglethorpe Superior Courts with multiple decrees granted.
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Obear
Dahlonega
Sporialo
W. G Obear
P Om
Cornelius C. Cessick
United States Army
J Wo Bova
Oglethorpe
Ogiethorpe
ZA. Littlejohn Wresiting
Frank A Hooter
Florida Legislature Battle Over Greater Tampa Consolidation
In Tallahassee on May 1 a heated fight dominated the capitol scene as Representative Williamson’s bill to abolish the Tampa area charters and form a greater Tampa drew protests from Colonel MacFarlane and West Tampa supporters. Senate President Palmer urged consolidation while MacFarlane argued it would confiscate property, with protests from about 1,000 owners. The session also covered compulsory vaccination and congressional redistricting, with bills passed or postponed and various local measures advancing.
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Tallahassee
Fla
House
Willamson
Tampa
East Tampa
Weet Tampa
Fort Brooke
Thomas Palmer
State Senate
Hugh C Mack Parlane
Senator Palmer
MacFarland
MacFarlane
West Tampa
Greater
Wil Mamgon
Williamson
Jettera Ang
State Board of Health
Proward
Senate
Zew
Suwanee River
Browara
Florida Peninsula
Senate Hs
St Petersburg
Pha Senate
Buffalo Exposition
New House
University editor expelled sparks Mississippi protest
Memphis May 14 An order by the University of Mississippi faculty at Oxford banning dancing at commencement led to student revolt after the university magazine harshly criticized the ruling. Editor John W. Robertson was expelled, students penned a memorial urging reinstatement, and a public address signed by students was issued. Delegations in Memphis claimed readiness to walk out in solidarity.
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Memphis
Tenn
State University of Missieaippi
Oxford
University Magazine
John W. Robertson
Robert
Mississippi
Thousands of Women Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Readers are urged that many women suffer kidney trouble without realizing it. testimonials describe relief from long standing ailments after using Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, noting improved strength and health. The ad asserts kidneys affect overall health and promotes 50-cent and $1 bottles in drug stores.
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Attie
Birs
TG. Littlefield
Lynn
Canvagacr
Mary Engelhard
Madison Street
St Louis
St Louis Globe-Democrat
Kilmer
Spiendia
Kansas City
Nassande
Cribwell House
Sth
Reading
Tennessee Master Plumbers Elect Officers at Chattanooga Meet
The Tennessee Association of Master Plumbers held its annual convention in Chattanooga on May 4. Officers elected for the next year include President Fred Fox Jr of Chattanooga, Vice President J A Able of Knoxville, Secretary R O Caron of Chattanooga, Treasurer B L Dearing of Knoxville. Executive committee members are A C Williams, Joseph Garnier and J C Gitte, all of Chattanooga. About sixty delegates attended.
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Tennessee
Knoxville
Tent
Tennessee Association of Master Plumbers
Fred Fox, Jr
Chattanooga
J. A. Able
R. O. Caron
Tressurer
B L Dearing
A.C. Wiliams
Joseph Garnier
J. C Gitte
Annual Election Comes Off in Tennessee Junior Order
The Junior Order of American Mechanics State Council today elected officers. Elected: Past state councilor R. H. Neal of Nashville. state councilor H. L. W. Tarjor of Newport. vice state councilor George H Burnham of Elizabethton. secretary Albert B. Adams of Chattanooga. treasurer Jr. Beasley of Nashville. conductor J. A. McGhes of Pioneer. warden G. W. B. Gray of Knoxville. inside sentinel J. F. Buttram of New River. outer sentinel A. A. Ott of Tan n City. chaplain A. J Recwlines of West Nashville. trustees Jasper Tripiett of Briceville, A J. Lowder of Newcomb, W C. Cassady of Le Noir City. The 1902 convention will meet at Harriman.
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Order of American Mechanics
Knoxville
Temn
Junor
R. H. Neal
Nashville
H. L. W. Tar Jor
Newport
George H Burnham
Elizabethton
Albert B. Adams
Chattanooga
Jr. Beasley
J. A. McGhes
Pioneer
G. W. B. Gray
Sentinel
J. F. Buttram
New River
Outel de Sentinel
A. A. Ott
Tann City
A. J .Recwlines
West Nashville
Jasper Tripiett
Briceville
J. Lowder
Newcomb
W C. Cassady
Lenoir City
Harriman
Solomon Taylor Sentenced Twenty Years For Assault
In Richmond Virginia on May 14 Special report states Solomon Taylor a Black man was found guilty of criminal assault against Mrs Gertha Cost ly of Chesterfield. He received a twenty year penitentiary sentence after a two day trial and a four hour jury deliberation. Five jurors favored hanging but the final verdict was imprisonment. Taylor was brought to Richmond and will be taken to the penitentiary the following day.
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Tory
Virginia
Filehmond
Solomon Taylor
Gertha Costly
Chesterfield
Taylor
Annual Convention of Cotton Seed Crushers in New Orleans
The fifth annual Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers' Association meeting opens in New Omegas New Orleans with about 300 members. Mayor Candevielle gives welcome. EB J Horner speaks for Arkansas. reports by President Ready and Secretary Gibson urge action to defeat the Grout bill and press techprocity treaties. Committees are formed to plan action and revise rules. papers read include Cooperation and Legislation Oleomargarine Legislation and Our Southern Ports. Tomorrow will cover committee reports and Thursday holds officer elections.
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New Omegas
New Orleans
Interstate
Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
Candevielle
EB. J. Horner
Helena
Ark
Ready
Robert Gibson
United States Senate
Kasson
BR. L. Heftin
Galveston
Association
J. B. Alison
Texas
Ts. Lamar
Selma
W. E Miller
Kansas City
R. L. Heffin
New Lodge of Hiks Farming Organizes in Huntsville
Thirty five prominent citizens and business leaders petitioned for a charter to form a local lodge of the Benevolent Order of Elks in Huntsville Alabama A public meeting is set for Friday night at the Knights of Pythias hall The lodge will be organized and installed by Deputy F F Tutwiler of Mobile A delegation of Elks from Birmingham and Decatur will attend to assist in the installation.
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Hiks Farming
Huntsville
Ala
Benevolent Order
Knights of Pythias
Sample Bottle of Swamp-Root Offered Free
Read this offer from Dr Kilmer Co to receive by mail a free sample bottle of Swamp Root and a testimonial book. The Atlanta Daily Constitution is acknowledged as the reader’s source of this generous promotion.
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Dr. Kilmer& Co
Binghamton, N
Atlanta Daily Constitution
Knights Templars Gather for Kentucky State Conclave
Knights Templars arrive in Lexington to attend the fifty fourth annual state conclave starting tomorrow. About three hundred Louisville Knights travel by special trains as over a thousand visitors are anticipated. The grand parade, mayoral address, and receptions mark the event with socials across the city. Comptroller Cushman Quarrier resigns from Louisville and Nashville Railroad effective June 1.
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Lexington
Knights Templars
Louisville
H. T. Duncan
Iea
W. C. P. Breck
Inridge
Elks
Webb Commandery
Jigdon Inspects Militia In Huntsville Visit
Huntsville officials report Colonel Higdon Major McConnell Captain Prite and Lt Colonel Adams on a May 13 14 inspection of the Third regiment militia company. They were met by Captain R L Hay and lieutenants at the train and driven around the city. Higdon addressed the unit promising new uniforms and accoutrements.
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Huntsville
Ala
B. L Hiden
McConnell
M. N Prite
RH. Adams
Samford
R. L. Hay
Leutenants
Higdon
Fire in Basement Destroys Furniture in Huntsville Incident
An attempted arson at a Huntsville store failed when a burning piece of power into the basement through a sidewalk grate ignited oiled excelsior. The blaze damaged over 100 dollars worth of furniture before it died out. If the house had caught fire, damage would have been greater.
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Huntsville
F. Lal J
T. H. Wade
Inmeretal Row
Boy crushed by timber in Alabama accident
In Birmingham on May 14 Claude Raymond was crushed by a pile of lumber on a Third avenue and Twenty-Second street. The falling lumber broke every bone in his body and he died instantly. In Huntsville on May 4 a black thief was arrested after breaking into apartments on Washington street and stealing a watch and other valuables from under a draped veil.
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Birmingham
Ala
Third Avenue
twenty-Second Street
Claude Raymond
Huntsville
Cannon Enteral
C. Pears Sama
Washington Street
Rhaleapr
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