President Roosevelt to visit Knoxville and Chattanooga
President Roosevelt will be Knoxville’s guest next Monday from three o clock, with a city drive and a luncheon at the Luckett home. A special committee will meet him in Chattanooga and escort him through Gay Street to the county courthouse square for a brief address before returning to Asheville.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Roosevelt
W. & Lockett
Chamber of Commerce
R. W. Austin
United States
Edward T. Sanford
C. L. Ewing
Southern Railway
G. F. Milton
Knoxville Sentinel
Chattanooga
Knox-ville
Gay Street
County Court House Square
W. B. Luckett
Asheville
Gibson
Worcester
Mass
Tennessee
North Carolina
Oyster Bay
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Wheeling
W. V
Chattanoogea
Battle
Chickamauga
Garland Tells His Story The Anaka Bank Case Cleared
Garland, held on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses, was brought to Johnson City Tennessee from Lawsville. He paid back the disputed funds at the bank and the prosecution was dropped. Garland claims no crime, blaming Government contractor Parrish for underpaying him and keeping extra deductions. Officials say bonds for the Knoxville Sevierville electric railroad will be floated and the line about 40 miles long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
A. Garland
Anaka National Bank
Johnson City
Garland
Lawsville
Mr. Parrish
Parrish
True Reformers in Session in Richmond Hall
Richmond September 2 The twenty second session of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers of the United States met in the True Reformers hall. About one thousand delegates attended today's session in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Reformers
Richmond
United Order of True Reformers of the
United States
Second Primary Set After Fraud Findings at Charleston
Charleston South Carolina September 2 The executive committee ordered a second primary between Von Kolnitz and Grace after a special committee found fraud in the senatorial election. Ward 5 miscounted Grace and credited Von Kolnitz with unearned votes while ward 5 credited Grace with votes not his and deprived Kolnitz of his ballots. The revised tabulation shows Von Kolnitz closing the gap and narrowly failing to beat Grace and Meb faster, triggering a new election.
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Charleston
9.C
von Kolnitz
Grace
Wand von Kolnitz
Fraid Hy
Fraid
Kolnitz
Mebfaster
Twelve Funerals In One Day In Columbus After Wreck
Columbus Miss September 2 Practically the entire town mourns after yesterday morning wreck near Berry injuring and killing many locals. Twelve funerals were held today the list of local dead includes Roscoe Shirley Milton Jones Ben Kirk Eddie Clark Marshall Wright and others while about forty wounded were returned to the city. General Superintendent J A Dodson and Southern claim agents were in town negotiating settlements with the railroad.
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Columbus
Miss
Roscoe Shirley
Milton Jones
Ben Kirk
Eddie Clark
Marshall Wright
Anna Martin
Jess Gordon
Charles Cobb
Clayborn Johnson
James Byrd
Emmett Lary
Fage Williams
Wit Thomas
Dr. Davis’ Infirmary
Birmingham
Alpert Fisher
J. A. Dodson
Southern
Mississippi National Guard Eyes Permanent Camp on An island
Jackson September 2 Special The Mississippi National Guard considers buying Beer island one mile from Alloxi to establish a permanent summer encampment for state troops. Colonel W Quackenbass urges isolation from towns for discipline while Adjutant General Henry favors a central interior site to save transport costs.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Qeisers
Mississippi National Guard
Beer” Island
Alloxi
Henry
Negro murderer refuses food while awaiting trial in Jackson
Tom Rayborn, alias Tom Gevon, a negro murderer, was moved from the Jackson jail to Smith county for trial next week. He has refused all food for eight days, claiming he will starve himself rather than face the gallows, despite tempting meals and even a large watermelon placed before him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Tom Gevon
Tom Rayborn
Smith County
Graded School Attendance Records Smashed
Special report from September 2 notes the attendance rolls for city graded schools were smashed. When called, 2,423 children responded to their names, an increase reported in Charlotte.
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Charlotte
Officials Will Seek Federal Court Ruling on Taxes
In Raleigh on September 2 special report says the state tax commission has listed Judge Purnell and Postmaster Batley for income tax. Officials plan to seek an injunction to take the case to federal courts, and may push to the U S Supreme Court. The commission rules all feds under income tax above $1,000 liable, though Judge Purnell argues the federal salary cannot be diminished. B J Best defended the officials claiming immunity under US Constitution.
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Raleigh
N. C
State Tax Commission
Parnell
Batley
Tax Commission
Purnell
McNeill
Commission
Commiscomes
Sion
Cften
Dia Co
B. J. Best
United States
Hatter
North Carolina drought harms crops as rain不足
North Carolina farmers face drought with scant rainfall across most counties. The weekly crop bulletin notes some western showers but overall dry conditions persist, hurting corn, peas, tobacco, cotton, and other staples while harvest and field work proceed slowly under the hot, bright days and cool nights.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Caro
Reity
Tobacorthwestern
They Elope From Virginia to Wed in South Carolina
Miss Maggie Byrd, a Virginia girl, and Rev. Fr. H. Richardson, twice her age, secretly eloped from Virginia, were pursued by her irate father to Wadesboro, and last night wed in Monroe, South Carolina, outwitting guardians who had previously separated them.
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South Caroline
Charlotte
N. C
Maggie Byrd
Virginia
Fr. H. Richardson
Monroe
South Carolina
Wadesboro
Pemberton Shot by Special Officer at Hamlet
Virginia man Pemberton, sought for murder, was fatally wounded by Seaboard Air Line special officer Phelps at Hamlet after failing to halt. Pemberton, traced from Sanford, was shot when he ran as he was challenged, the bullet entering his left side and passing through his body. Details of the crime remain unavailable.
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Charlotte
N. C
Phelps
Seaboard Air Line
Pemberton
Virginia
Hamlet
Sanford
Death of Dr D W C Benbow Greensboro Citizen
Dr D W C Benbow a planter and proprietor of the Benbow hotel in Greensboro North Carolina died at age 71 He was active in state improvement efforts and served as director of the Guilford Battle Ground Company He completed the 3200000 Benbow hotel this year and was a prominent booster for internal improvements in the state.
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Greensboro
W. G
N. C
D. W. C. Benbow
Benbow
North Ani
Promo State Improvement Company
Guilford Battle Ground Company
Benbew Hotel
Several Charters Granted for North Carolina Businesses
New industries seek chartered status in North Carolina. The Bayboro Land and Lumber Company proposes capital of 125000 with stockholders led by J P Marsh and others of Marietta Ohio. Morehead Cotton Mill Company of Spray Rockingham county seeks 185000 capital with allowance to rise to 3500000, stockholders led by B Frank Melane and others of location. Major and Loomis Lumber Company of Hertford with 100000 capital, stockholders including George S Major of Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Deep River Gold Mining Company of High Point capital 100000 with Robert H Thomas and Michael A Popkins of Danville Virginia as stockholders.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Bayboro Land and Lumber Company
Marietta
Ohio
Morehead Cotton Mill Company
Spray
Rockingham County
B. Frank Melane
Major & Loomis Lumper Company
Hertford
Capital
George S. Major
Pittsburg
Deep River Gold Mining Company
High Point
Robert H. Thomas
Michael A. Popkins
Danville
Rainfall in Alabama arrives late to aid crops
Alabama weather report notes midweek rains end drought in many counties but come too late for most cotton. Some crops show minor gains. corn poor to fair in late plantings, fodder saved slowly. Pastures improve. grapes and pears yield varied. Drought has caused widespread suffering, especially among Black communities.
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Ala
Weather Bureau
Nouthern
Montgomery
Largest Camp Meeting at Balls Creek in Catawba County
The state’s largest camp meeting concluded its week of services yesterday at Balls Creek camp ground in Catawba County. An estimated 6000 to 7000 people attended Sunday. The arbor seats 5000 with log cabins and numerous tents. Balls Creek ground was established in 1854.
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Raleigh
N. C
Balla Creek Camp Ground
Catawba County
Balls Creek Ground
Smallpox alert and building plans headline Raleigh dispatch
Report from Raleigh notes a state board of health expert sent to Wadesboro to verify an outbreak and warns that without widespread vaccination there could be heavy smallpox next winter. In Charlotte, Southern Bell plans a grand new building near the business center, awaiting site selection. Remains of FR. C. DeGraffeeld laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery Longview with Masonic honors as many attend from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
State Board of Health
Wadesboro
R. H. Lewis
Charretté
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Charlotte
DeGraffeeld
Longview
Tex
FR. C. DeGreffenfeld
Evergreen
Licenses Granted to Thirty-Two Attorneys by Superior Court
The superior court last week examined 54 applicants for attorneys licenses and today granted licenses to 32, with 48 more to be acted on. Named recipients include L. H. Alfred Everett J. Britt G. Garter HR W. Dye G D Rooner J G Kittrell J A Leigh J L McDuffie C M Muse W L Newton Henry Reynolds G D Reynolds BE Upchurch L B Williams EB M Bhaffer Stephen A. Douglas E Preston A B Ivie L T Cook J A Gwyn G V Roberts W L Luther B B King J D Grimes G S Reynolds W W Myams Julius Brown B A Brooks G W Taylor P H Bushes T Le Wright Whitehead Khittz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Superior Court
L. H. Alfred
Everett J. Britt
G. Garter
HR. W. Dye
G. D. Rooner
J. G. Kittrell
J. A Leigh
J. L. McDuffie
C. M. Muse
W. L. Newton
Henry Reynolds
Reynolds
BE. F. Upchurch
L. B. Williams
EB. M. Bhaffer
Stephen A. Douglas
E. . Preston
A. B. Ivie
L. T. Cook
J. A.gwyn
G. V. Roberts
W. L. Luther
B. King
J. D. Grimes
W. W. Myams
Julius’ Brown
B. A. ‘Brooks
G. W- Taylor
P. H. Bushes
T. le Wright
Whitepead
Khittz
Machinists to Get 4, Raise on Southern Railway
Special President M F Darby of the Southern Railway machinists union says the company has granted a 4 percent wage increase, effective September 1, following talks in Washington with Southern Railway officials. Darby just returned from the capital where he conferred on the machinists’ wage scale.
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Darby Sinys
Southern ‘Railway
Knoxville, Tenn
Speclall
M. PF. Darby
Southern Railway Machinists’ Union
Washington
Southern Railway
May Have Branches in Tennessee Rail Lines
The report notes Southern to form coal district branches from Knoxville to Oliver Springs and Jellico via the Coal Creek area. Engineers indicate a branch line could extend into the coal fields near Oliver Springs, with plans potentially expanding existing routes.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Et al
Southernt
Ivy
Oliver Springs
Southern
Coal Creek Mining Uring Company
Knoxville, LeFollett
Springs
Cotton cropers see substantial state aid claim
Opinion notes much good has been accomplished for the cotton growers by state actions, praising benefits and urging continued support for the industry through policy measures.
Independents Split in Halifax County NC Campaign
In Halifax County the Independent movement gains ground with 1,000 to 1,500 at an independent convention. Democrats note low primary attendance previously blaming reduced tensions. independents target nominees and promise to join the Democratic caucus, complicating local politics and drawing more delegates than the Democratic gathering.
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Halifax County
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Democratic
Tts
Governor’s Action Illegal Judge Contemplates Special Judge
In Knoxville Tennessee on September 2 Judge H T Campbell doubts Governor McMillin's appointment of Charles J St John of Bristol as special judge for the first judicial circuit during the Tyler Harmon contest. He has taken no steps to block St John from acting. Rumor says Brownlow faction may seek Campbell’s removal to avoid a Democratic shift against Republicans.
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Campbell
Knoxville
Tenn
H. T. Campbell
McMillin
Charles J. St John
Bristol
Tyler
Broad to Have Double Tracks on Cincinnati Southern
George W. Callahan of Cincinnati holds the contract to double track the Cincinnati Southern from Harriman to Somerset Kentucky. The work is needed due to heavy traffic on the line which handles nearly all of the Southern railway business from the St. Louis Louisville route for delivery to other parts of the system. A large force is at work, with costs running well into the thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Southern
Harriman
Somerset
Knoxville
Tenn
George W. Callahan
Cincinnati Southern Railway
Southern Railway
St. Louis- Louisville
Southern
Tennessee miners strike at Petros demand scale payment
About 100 miners at Crooked Fork Coal and Coke Company mines in Petros Tennessee walked out protesting the scale adopted by operators and miners convention. Negotiations continue as the company has not yet agreed to pay the scale. Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petros
Tenn
Crooked Fork Coal and Coke Company
Knoxville
To Build Large Cotton Mill in Marshall North Carolina
Marshall Tennessee September report says a large cotton mill is planned in Marshall. Citizens have raised 28000 dollars and eastern investors will add 28000 dollars, totaling over 50000 dollars for the project. The mill will sit along the French Broad river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Marshall
French Broad River
Mississippi Cotton Statistics Plan Completed
In Mississippi 75 counties arranged to report cotton crop data to the census department. Special Agents Fulgam and Austin completed a state tour, appointing local agents to collect figures from ginners and forward weekly. The scheme aims to boost accuracy and value of government reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Census Department
Fulgam
Austin
Hattiesburg Petition Seeks Grain Rate Cut
Jackson Miss September 2. Special The Mississippi railroad commission is considering a petition from Hattiesburg citizens to lower local freight rates on grain from Vicksburg to Hattiesburg over the Queen and Crescent road. The proposed rate is 7 cents per 4100, aligning Hattiesburg with Jackson and Meridian, while railroad officials oppose the move and the matter remains under advisement until the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattiesburg
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi Railroad Commission
Vicksburg
Queen and Crescent Road
Meridian
Dr Mell Accepts Clemson Presidency From Auburn Leader
A Montgomery dispatch reports Dr H Mell has been elected president of Clemson College South Carolina. He resigns as professor of botany and geology at Auburn Polytechnic Institute and director of the state experiment station after 24 years on Auburn's faculty. He is regarded as a distinguished southern educator.
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DR. Mell
Clemson
Montgomery
Ala
Auburn
Pp. H. Mell
Clemson College
South Carolina
South
Ogy
Auburn Polytectnic Institution
State Experiment Station
Three Night Entertainments at Ponce de Leon Springs Tonight
Big shows and parades promised by Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias at Ponce de Leon Springs for this evening tomorrow and Friday. The event features vaudeville, dancing, refreshments, a minstrel performance, cake walk and races. Proceeds aid lodge expenses for Des Moines meeting and new uniforms. Local committees led by Vittur Wolfsheimer and others organize the three nights of entertainment.
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Ponce de Leon
Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias
Ponce de Leon Springs
Love
Atlanta
Colonial Commandery No
Gate City Commandery No
Knights of Pythias
Cantons
Dixie No
Order of Gold Fellows
Vittur
Odd Fellows
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Des Moines
Charles Vittur
Carl Wolfsheimer
A. J. Johnson
Hall
T. H. Pitts
J. A Miller
J. .E. Rogers
R Yubanks
J. HB. Belcher
J. EB. Rogers
T. H. Pelot
T. M Gum
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Anlisland
Pat Peers
Roe
Mos
Malta
Maltasvita Pure Food CO
Batele Creei
Michigan
Toronto
Canada
Uncle San
North Carolina Commission
Federal
United States Supreme Court
Carolina
Femberton
Alabama
Jim
Sunny Jim
Cena
Pronani
Knights of
Fythias
Ocean View
Virginia Bergn
AIR Line Railway
Portsmouth
New York
Baltimore
Harry E. Krouse
Kimball House
W. B. Walker
W. E. Christian
General Pass
Atlanta, GA
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