Governor Sparks Dies At Nevada Ranch
Governor John Sparks of Nevada died at his ranch near Ten o at 9:30 this morning after a long illness. Physicians said his condition grew worse overnight and he could not recover before his term ended on December 31, 1910. Cause of death was bronchitis. His wife and son were at his bedside. he was born in Mississippi in August 1843 and had served as Nevada’s governor since 1902.
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John Sparks
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Hopeful of Victory Atlanta Party Returns
The Atlanta chamber and city council joint committee returned from Richmond with an invitation for the American Cotton Manufacturers Association to hold its next convention in Atlanta. Aldermen F A Quillian E E Pomen and B Lee Smith and E Chappell MW Thomas JR Watson WH Harris and J F Tat represented. If votes had been left to the convention Atlanta would likely host it. the governing board will decide next meeting, possibly again in Atlanta, with Atlanta buttons worn by many members.
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Mercer Glee Club Delights Crowd at Locust Grove Event
Mercer Glee Club performed before a crowded house in Locust Grove, Way 22 Special. The program featured Laery umber and the ensemble received great delight and applause from the audience.
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Debating honors taken by James L Girardeau
The Al liphrantan Interary and Debating Society at Boys High School held declamations and a debate in Browning hall. James L Girardeau led the negative side in a close contest, judged the best debater, with the negative winning the debate and medals awarded by the Boys High School.
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Edward Dessau Clarkson
Clarkson
Mutfords Hlenzi
James Leute Girardeau
Georgia
Willam J “Orthea Jr
Maxwell L. Mariner
Albert J. Foeb
James Lewis Girardeau
Luther L Quinn
George T “Northen
Samuel Evan McConnell
Robert B Echols
Leon Perez killed by son in New Orleans
New Orleans May 22 Leon C Perez a 44 year old drug store clerk died from two wounds inflicted by his son Leon Wham Perez 20 after a quarrel with the wife. The son seized a rifle and warned if he struck his mother he would kill his father. The shooting occurred as the elder Perez died at the hospital. The son was placed under arrest after calling for an ambulance. Indianapolis May 22 International Typographical Union officials reported enough local union votes to assure reelection of the president vice president and secretary treasurer though full results would take days.
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Internatinal Tipographical Union
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Provisional Mayor Elected During Atlanta Absence
Atlanta lacked an official head for over twelve hours as Mayor Joyner and Mayor Pro Tem Quillian were away attending events in Chicago and Richmond. Alderman Charles M Roberts was chosen to serve in the executive chair until their return expected Monday.
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Broward Leads in Senate Race in Florida Primary
Tallahassee May 22 The slow returns from country precincts delay results from Tuesday primaries. Broward leads in the race for the United States Senate over Fletcher, Lamar, and Beard. Kehoe leads in Congress, with Mays second. Wilchrist leads governor over Stockton and Croom. Park M Kamell defeats Elia for attorney general. Second primaries set for Broward and Fletcher in Senate race, Kehoe and Mays for Congress, Gilchrist and Stockton for governor. Other officers reelected.
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Mass Meeting Sunday by Citizenship League
The National Good Citizenship League marked its eleventh anniversary at Wesley Memorial Church with speakers on Christianity and Socialism, the Advisory Initiative, and the Advisory Referendum. Rev Frank Eakes will preach Sunday with Rev J W Lee and Hon W R Hammond listed among the speakers. the public is invited.
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Georga H Sibley
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W R Hammond
Lightning Kills Lawrenceville Farmer Near Field
Lawrenceville area resident Thomas W Brown about 35, two miles south of town, was struck and killed by lightning while plowing in a field. He was son of the late W B Brown, brother of Sheriff James Brown, and leaves a wife and two children. The death is mourned by Gwinnett County. At the National Sunshine Convention in Houston, Emma Moore Barrett of Austin donated ten acres near Austin on the Colorado River for a home for feeble minded children. John Kirby provided lumber for the building.
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Alabama Council of Commercial Travellers Convene in Birmingham
About 600 delegates attended the Alabama Council of Commercial Travelers convention in Birmingham. The group met in session for ten days and will continue tomorrow with officer elections. A parade and a social ball were held, and a banquet was enjoyed tonight at a local hotel.
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Alaham Council
Stevens Named Senator After Primary Results
In Lexington on May 22 the primary results show Stevena senator J P Armistead representing L H Bacon ordinary T E Watkins sheriff J W Crowley collector von pSmith receiver W T Young treasurer T G Lester clerk.
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Forsyth College Commencement Highlights 33 Degrees
Forsyth Ga May 22 special reports Benkle Titt College holds its sixty fifth commencement with trustee meeting and large graduating class. Baccalaureate sermon by L A Barton Quitman. commencement sermon by Rev W W Hamilton Atlanta. Grand concert and Olfonian Kappa Delta events planned. 33 A B degrees eight oratory five music two art degrees conferred.
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Guards of Savannah Impress in Mortar Practice at Fort Screven
Savannah 22 Special Guards bid to eclipse regular artillery at Fort Screven. They smashed targets at 5290 yards into splinters but were outclassed by mortars. Inexperience shows, though in time they may rank with the regulars at this demanding task.
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Sheriff Nelms Campaign Speech in Cheaatamshal District
Sheriff John Weels spoke to a large crowd in Cheaatamshal about his eleven years in office. He touted supervising thirty thousand inmates and monthly court trips, claimed strong safety records, and criticized opponents for long tenure excuses while urging fair evaluation of his experience and public trust.
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Refused to Believe Husband Died in Savannah Vault Scene
Savannah May 22 A widow Mrs Edward Carpenter clung to hope as she watched her husband’s body for days in an airtight Laurel Grove vault. She traveled from Asheville to confirm death, resisting burial until the face showed signs of decomposition. The couple, Christian Scientists, failed to bury him after his sudden death at a sister’s villa owned by George W Vanderbilt in Elmire.
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