Knox Likely Nominee as Lomax Withdraws
In Montgomery on May 20 the constitutional convention starts at noon amid three candidates for president. John B. Knox of Calhoun county appears set to win without opposition after Tennant Lomax withdraws and W C Oates is expected to do likewise. A caucus will choose Knox, securing Lomax’s retirement.
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Montgomery
Als
Jno
B. Knox
Anniston
W. C. Oates
Tennant Lomax
Lomax
Oates
Krox
Birmingham
Ala
Age-Herald
John B. Knox
Calhoun County
W. C. Ostes
Ion
Tennent Lomax
Eleven Negroes Arrested in Murder of Boylston in Pratt City
Eleven negroes are under arrest at Pratt City in connection with the murder of G A Boylston of Atlanta who was held up and shot by highwaymen near Birmingham. Coroner Paris conducts a searching inquiry but has released no details. The funeral at Pratt City cemetery was conducted with Knights of Pythias honors. Boylston, connected with a trunk factory venture in Atlanta, was a member of Atlanta lodge No 2.
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Boylston
Birmingham
Ala
Pratt City
G. A. Boylston
Atlanta
Paris
Pratt City Cemetery
Epach Lodges
Knights of Pythos
Narrow escape as tree falls on buggy near Stilmor Go
Storm blows down a tree three miles from town trapping two young riders, Miss Annie E Grice and Davis, wrecking a wheel and pole, injuring Miss Grice slightly while Mr. Davis and a horse escape unhurt. Miss Grice stayed at the scene until another team was found and rain intensified the fright.
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F Davis
Annie E.grice
Miss Grice
Mr. Davis
Ready 10 Hail Vets Of Oxie Confederate Reunion Plans
George Moorman reports on Memphis arrangements for the Confederate reunion May 28 to 30. He notes about 100000 raised to provide board and lodging, with 70000 visitors planned and 25000 assigned, and that provisions include free transport for veterans unable to pay.
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Memphis
Tenn
George Moorman
United Confederate Veterans
Asuk
Confederate Hall
Bibb Board Seeks Extra Funding for Public Schools
Macon Ga May 10 At a Bibb County Board of Education meeting officials decided to request about 1 000 000 in additional appropriation for the next year. The prior year’s grant was 350 000 With rapid enrollment the district may hire several more teachers for the upcoming term.
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Bibb
Washington public schools names speakers for commencement
Professor Hollingsworth announces the names of students awarded speaker’s places for the Washington commencement. Two gold medals will be offered for best declamation and best recitation. Recipients include A. H Barnett Miss Mary Forston Tom Bort Miss Lucy Dillon Archie Colley Miss Carlotta Alexander Roderick HIN Miss Rhetta Johnson Mr. Harry KE Brown and Miss Ide Lee Hill. In New Decatur a fire destroyed a large South Town block causing extensive property losses and uninsured damages.
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Hollingsworth
Washington
T. B. Hollingsworth
Washington Public Schools
A. H Barnett
Mary Forston
Tom Bort
Lucy Dillon
Archie Colley
Carlotta Alexander
Roderick Hin
Rhetta Johnson
Harry KE. Brown
Ide Lee Hill
Banjo Player Dies After Drinking In Thomasville Backyard
Ben Weeden a Black banjo player was found unconscious in a Bandy Bottom backyard after drinking. A physician arrived but Weeden was dead, reported yesterday in Thomasville Georgia on May 20.
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Thomasville
Ben Weeden
Gleshol
Ed Weeden
Monks to Welcome Mrs Beckham at Gethsemane Abbey
Lexington report notes Mrs Joan Beckham wife of Governor Beckham invited to visit the Trappist monastery at Gethsemane on June 4. Abbot Father Edmond Obreicht to greet her party with escorts from Bardstown. A prior remarks on past attempts by women in male attire at the abbey.
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Lexington
Joan Fuqua Beckham
Beckham
Gethsemene
J. Proctor Knott
Kentucky
France
Edmond Obreicht
Gethsemane
Beekham
Ace Company
Bardstown
Frederick
North State News Notes from Charlotte Parade and Marriages
Mecklenburg Independence celebrated with a parade led by textile unions amid rural interest and bank closures. Miss Marie Pfring wed widower J F Wyatt after matrimonial notices. Raleigh baseball sparks devotional moments. a Durham case, railway labor disputes, and monazite industry shifts are noted along with a Greensboro college class day and regional legal proceedings.
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Ralelzh
N.C
Mecklenburg
Charlotta
Swanson Gains Delegates in Virginia Gubernatorial Race
Swanson's campaign gained delegates in multiple counties and cities as the May primary results came in. In East Radford a split meeting produced Swanson supporters in one ward and Montague men in the other, with 35 Republicans walking out. Lancaster marked a Montague advance as Blythe and Winchester also produced seats for Montague.
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Swanson
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Portsmouth
Marshall
Swangen
Montague
Carroll
Lancaster
Bristol
Blythe
Winchester
Endorsement Row Among Jackson Students Ends
Jackson May 20 Special report says most students withdrew from endorsing J W Robertson article after a chancellor demanded withdrawal. Six remained, five conditioned, one refused. all suspended during session. Norfolk May 20 Spectal reports Gunner Dorothy's case at sea ends with death by own action finding.
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Fulton
J. W. Robertson
Seasion
Robertson
Norfolk
Dorothy
Himeshi
Supreme Court reverses lower ruling in anti trust case Mills
Jackson Miss May 2 Special The supreme court adjourned the docket at afternoon and will reconvene in October terms Several opinions were issued The key ruling reverses a lower court decision in the attorney general case charging twenty nine cotton units with violating the anti trust law The court cut a $35 000 Cumberland Telephone Co verdict to $12 500
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Miss
Supreme Court
Choraing
Couon Ali
Mills
Cumberland Telephone Company
Mississippi commencements span two weeks with notable speakers
Mississippi schools and colleges begin commencement season this week led by speeches from prominent figures. Most large institutions plan ceremonies next week while several hold fall-style commencements now. Institutions listed include the State university and many colleges and institutes across the state.
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Yockson
Misa
Mississippi
Sweet Girl
The
State University
Mississippi College
Starkville Agricultural and Mechanical College
Jefferson Miliary College
Rodney Agricultural and Mechanical College
Millsaps College
Industrial Institute and College
Belhaven College
Blue Mountain Female College
Stuinton Institute
Hillman College
Hast Mississippi Female College
Whitworth Corese
Mainor
Mississippi National Guard Seeks Full Strength Encampment Prep
Jackson May special reports Adjutant General Henry pushing to raise Mississippi National Guard to full strength ahead of July and August regimental encampments. Since post SpanishAmerican War reorganization several units discharged while new companies form, three more are needed, notably a northern unit for the First Regiment under Colonel Levy. Quitman Rifles to be mustered at Natchitoches next week with E B Baker captain Thames Mallory first lieutenant Joe Stone second lieutenant.
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Jackson
Mins
Henry
Mississippi National Guard
National Guard
Levy
Quitman Rifles
Natchoz
E. B. Baker
Thames Mallory
Leutenant
Joe Stone
Elks Parade In Charlotte Marks State Convention
A special Elks state convention opened in Charlotte North Carolina on May 20 and runs two days. Delegates from Wilmington Charlotte Asheville Greensboro Winston Durham and Salisbury attend. A parade featuring locals and visitors in fanciful costumes including Indians Chinese and wild animals drew huge crowds and provided lively entertainment.
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N. C
Specia
Elks
Wilmington
Asheville
Greensboro
Winston
Durham
Salisbury
Lodge of
Widow seeks return of children from sisters
Mrs. Soran Loving, widowed eleven years, asked in Richmond court to reclaim her two daughters aged twelve and fourteen from St. Joseph's Orphan asylum. She now remarried and can care for them. The girls asked to stay with the sisters, and Judge Wellford granted an order in line with their wishes.
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Richmonn
Soran Loving
St. Joseph's
Langston Convicted of Murder in Palestine Case
Dallas May 2 Whilam Langston a prominent white man was convicted at Palestine of murdering J M Rylan Bart and given seven years in the penitentiary Noad Nelson was convicted of murder at Victoria and given ten years in the penitentiary
A Delicate Young Lady Improves With Cod Liver Oil Dose
A doctor advised a young woman in delicate health to take a half teaspoon of Scott s Emulsion cod liver oil after dinner daily. She grew robust quickly, though the dose should be adjusted to what the stomach bears and not overdone. Scott & Bowne New York dealers note variations in dosing.
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Sweet Lavender charms Boyle Stack Company at the Grand
The Boyle Stack Company’s performance of Sweet Lavender at the Grand last night drew praise for McHugh’s sympathetic Dickensian lead and solid ensemble work. Cast members Barrington, Stuart, Flee, Hollinger, Butler, Owen, and Edwards delivered convincing portrayals, though an apathetic audience tempered the evening.
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Boyle Stack Company
Mr. McHugh
Dickens
Parrister
Miss Barrington
Willam Stuart
Miss Flee
Miss Hollinger
Miss Butler
Owen
Edwards
Edde
Spring term opens as Judge Sikes presides at Columbus Circuit Court
The spring term of the circuit court convened in Columbus with Judge E Sikes presiding. District Attorney J W Barron was absent due to his brother Dr A L Barron’s death last night in Stu taiss Mississippi, with plans to reach the court by Wednesday.
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Sikes Presidue
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Stutaiss
Superintendent Resigns In Knoxville Tenn
Knoxville city officials announce the resignation of superintendent J H Moter who has served since 1882. Details about successor and exact date are not yet announced.
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Tenn
J. H. Moter
Will Build Negro Town Near Atlanta and Decatur
Joseph P. Long A M Holmes and associates announce a deal securing 209 acres east of Atlanta and southeast of Decatur to establish a Negro settlement. The plan divides land into lots with streets, sells lots to residents, and aims for a town governed by Black residents with cotton factories schools and churches. Preparations underway for town inauguration.
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A. M. Holmes
Atlanta
Decanut
Georgia Pharmacists Meet at Kimball House for Annual Session
The twenty sixth annual Georgia Pharmaceutical Association session opens at 10 oclock in the Kimball house ballroom with Mayor Mims delivering an address of welcome. George D Case of Milledgeville replies. An afternoon barbecue at Cala Springs Cue Club grounds follows, with Governor Candler and H F Richardson speaking. A Piedmont Driving Club banquet tomorrow features Governor Candler and other dignitaries. Ladies enjoy a city drive in the morning.
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Georgia Pharmaceutical Association
Kimball House
Livingston Mims
George D. Case
Milledgeville
Rainfall Testimony In Camp Creek Wreck Case
In U S court yesterday road employees testified on rainfall in McDonough the evening of the wreck. McDonough roadmaster Jacob Guyton said rain was not unusual Ernest Menthebon testified rainfall between 6 30 and 8 70 was the heaviest he ever saw Conductor W H Sloan and Engineer O S Garner said rain was not heavy as their train passed through McDonough in the afternoon Quinlan the wreck hero testified on the accident as court adjourned
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Camp Creek
Flagman Quinlan
United States
McDonough
Jacob Guyton
McDorough
Ernest Menthe Bon
W. H. Sloan
Garner
Atlanta
Quinlan
Death by Own Action Shocks Lynchburg Woman
The body of Lizsie Fox, described as a comely young woman, was found in a small house near the river in Lynchburg, Virginia. Authorities report family distress and possible despair as the sequence of events leading to the tragedy remains under investigation.
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Lizsie Fox
Charlotteeville
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