New Orleans Strike Paralyzes Street Car Service
Striking street car workers in New Orleans vote a sympathy walkout with about seventy five to eighty linemen joining. Fewer cars run, mail service disrupted, and lawmen arrest a striker. Mayor Capdevielle brokered talks as unions press grievances. Electrical light crews struggle to repair wires while nonunion hires are not used. Three trolley cars operated yesterday, then only mail-carrying cars remained.
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Ow Orleans
New Orleans
Electric Light Department
United States
Act of Congress
Abe
Geare
Capdevielle
Railroads Challenge Interstate Commission Order in Wilmington Case
Twenty four defendant railroad companies in a case brought by the Interstate Commerce Commission filed an answer here. They admit the order targeted them and required action, but contend the order is illegal and void and seek dismissal with costs. Chesapeake and Ohio Railway filed a separate demurrer and answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailroads
Wmington
N. C
laLj
Rally Companies
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilmington
Norfolk
Richmond
Virginia
United States
Compierce
Baxter
Nashville, Tenn
Chesapeake and Ohto Railway
H. T. Wickhem
Chesapeake and Ohio
Black Man Charged With Assaulting White Woman in Lincolnton
Calv in Elvotte, a Negro, was jailed in Lincolnton on a charge of assaulting Mrs Caleb Brown, wife of a farmer, as three other suspects were arrested. The victim, a highly respected woman with a four week old baby, is described as in precarious condition.
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Elvotte
Negro
Lotte
N. C
Calvin Elvotte
Lincolnton
Caleb Brown
Hilfotte
Misread Train Order Triggers Fatal Roanoke Wreck
Roanoke Virginia September 29 two men died and another was seriously injured in a Norfolk and Western freight wreck near Allegheny Tank three and a half miles west of Roanoke. Firemen D Jarrett of Bristol and J C Sperling of Roanoke were killed. Engineer T F Keister of Roanoke escaped by jumping. The crash followed a misread train order at Houch tne, causing a rear end collision and turning the second engine over. the caboose and six cars were burned.
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Allegheny Tank
D. Jarrett
Bristol
Tenn
J. C. Sperling
T. F. Kelster
Alleghany
Houch Tne
Jarrett
Eperling
Keister
Great Sorrow at Asheville Over Death of Captain McKissick
Captain E P McKissick proprietor of Battery Park hotel died suddenly of heart failure in Norfolk. He will be buried in Union North Carolina tomorrow with a two coach Elks and Masons funeral train from Asheville. He was a director of Battery Park Bank, Bank of Union, and the Asheville division of the Southern Railway. The Battery Park hotel remains open with a new manager to be arranged.
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Ed McKissick
Norfolk
Asheville
N. C
E. P. McKissick
Battery Park Hotel
Union
The
Elks and the Masons
Asheville Lodge 408
Elka
Mount Herman
Price Will File Complaint Against Henderson County
Captain Charles Price of Salisbury announced in Greensboro that he would file tomorrow in federal court a $100,000 bond suit against Henderson County. The suit seeks payment of bonds long issued by Henderson County and purchased by Connecticut financiers. The North Carolina Supreme Court enjoined the county from paying, and in two related cases the U S court has ruled for the bondholders. this case is believed to follow suit.
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North Carolina
Greensboro
M. C
Charles Price
Salisbury
Henderson County
Connecticut
Supreme Court of North Carolina
United States Court
Sugar Planters Attacked by Regular Republicans in Louisiana
The Regular Republicans of Louisiana's sixth district met in Baton Rouge and nominated Clarence Herbert for Congress. They endorsed Roosevelt and condemned the sugar planters' influence as limited to their own belt, warning it risks alienating the color vote nationwide.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Sixth Congressional
L. J. Souer
Baton Rouge
Clarence Herbert
Congress
Herbert
Roosevelt
National Party
Tobacco Combine May Cut NC Prices Hurting Farmers
In Raleigh on September 29 a North Carolina report warns that a merger of American and Imperial tobacco interests could curb competition and trigger price declines for tobacco warehouses and growers. Farmers faced past losses as prices fell, but this year acreage rose and prices were strong, raising hope the market will hold if the crop remains large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
American and
Imperial Tobacco Companies
North Carolina
Transfer of L and N shop master mechanics to New Decatur
Transferred to New Decatur Alabama on September 239 special A S Sullivan master mechanic of the Louisville and Nashville railroad at Louisville Kentucky will take the place of the master mechanic of the shops the largest of the Louisville and Nashville system. For many years A Beckert general master mechanic of the Louisville and Nashville division has been master mechanic of the New Decatur shops. The immense increase in business makes an assistant necessary. Mr Beckert will become general master mechanic of the division named above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Decatur
Decatur
Ala
A. OS. Sullivan
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Ouisville
Louisville and Nashville
A. Beckert
Beckett
W.P. Brown
Hollands
McPherson Resigns. Gordon Named as Education Head
In Montgomery Alabama on September 2 H H McPherson superintendent of education for Lowndes county resigned. Superintendent Gur jis appointed George B Gordon to fill the vacancy. Gordon is the Democratic nominee.
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Gunnell
Montgomery
Ala
H. H. McPherson
Lowndes County
Hag
Gurjis Hag
George B. Gordon
Gortign
Pipkin Opposed In Mississippi Race Ends With Ballots Rejected
Jackson Mississippi September 29 reports that Pipkin of Yalobusha cannot appear on the regular ticket for Congress as he was not properly nominated under the new primary law. The piece notes early campaign chatter for governor and lists several potential candidates, plus railroad commissioner hopefuls in the northern and middle districts.
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Jackson
Miss
Misatasippi
Fourth
Congress
Pipkin
Yalobusha County
W. 8. Hill
Roosevelt
F. A. Critz
Clay
A. A. Ekincannon
Lowndes
E. ¥. Noel
Holmes
James K. Vardiman
Leflore
J. H. Harrison
J. H. Neville
Harrison
Wiley N. Nash
Oktibbeha
Thomas H. Woods
Lauderdale
A. Q. May
Simpson
W. F. Stevens
Carroll
Middle District
Mississippi
J. D. McInall
Fieht
D. C. Roby
Yazoo
D. J. Harrison
Hinds
R. Dunn
Washington
F. C. Wilson
C. H. Brooks
Noxfflubee
Richard Bradley
Kincannon
J. J. Coman
Tishomingo
Sharp urged to run for congress in Third District
Chattanooga Tenn September 25 Special The Republican executive committee of the Third Congressional district met and urged Postmaster Robert S Sharp to enter the race for Congress. Sharp will consider the decision for three days and is believed to run. He previously opposed Judge Moon two years ago.
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Sharp
Chattanooga
Tenn
Third Congressional District
Robert 8
Congress
Judge Moon
Night School Opens at Montgomery YMCA Reception
The Montgomery Young Men's Christian Association opened its night school with a reception. Four teachers are on staff and about fifty boys are enrolled. Speeches by prominent locals, including state education superintendent Mr. Gunnelis, marked the event as the association expands in its new quarters. Tickets advertised for westbound travel via Union and Southern Pacific. office listed at 13 Peachtree Street, Atlanta.
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Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery Young Men's Christian Association
Gunnelis
Union and
Southern Pacific
Peachtree Street
Atlanta
Postponed first trip of Southern fast flyer set for Oct 19
From official sources the Initial trip of the Southern’s new fast flyer, which was to begin yesterday, is postponed for three weeks. The first trip will be October 19 with trains leaving Washington at 7 80 each morning. A half dozen mail coaches will form the new train.
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Southern
Charlotte
N. C
Washington
Cotton picking machine eyed for south work in Washington county
Jackson Mississippi September 29 report from Mississippi planters visiting Washington county describe a new cotton picking machine. It is heavy for wet ground and not expected to solve labor issues. The device, drawn by two horses, uses four spindles and teeth to pull cotton into sacks. Not for sale. contracts offer 30 cents per hundred pounds.
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Jackson
Miss
King of Bottiea Beers Rivalry Claims Six Month Aged Quality
The text proclaims Budweiser from Anheuser Busch Brewing Assn as the only genuine beer, aged six months before bottling. It notes distribution by Pottys Thurpson Liquor Co in Atlanta, Georgia.
Collision of Trolley Cars Injures Eight Near Dallas
A collision on the Inter Urban line between Fort Worth and Dallas near Handiey this morning injured eight people. Motorman Dan Leonard was seriously hurt as two cars came together on the main track at high speed during the Fort Worth Dallas service.
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Dallas
Tex
Fort Worth
Handiey
Inter Urban Electric Railway
Dan Leonard
Promotion of J. M. Roberts in Pensacola
In Pensacola Florida on September 29 special report states J M Roberts longtime local freight agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad was promoted today to the dual roles of general freight agent for the Louisville and Nashville and general agent for the Gulf Transit Company which handles exports from the port for the railroad Philip G Caro succeeds Roberts as local agent Also includes an advertisement for Cook's Champagne imperial extra dry Epicurean beverage line
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J. M. Roberts
Pensacola
Fla
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Gulf Transit Company
Louisville and Nashville Company
Philip G. Caro
Mr. Roberts
Miss Jane McWilliams A Noted Mississippi Deputy Sheriff
Miss Jane McWilliams of Holly Springs serves as chief deputy to her father the Marshall County sheriff. She assists in civil and criminal duties and recently helped pursue a diamond thief, leading to the suspect's imprisonment in Memphis. An energetic, skilled musician, she balances law work with teaching music.
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Marshal
Miss. Jackson
Missiasippi
United States
Jane McWilliams
Holly Springs
Marshall County
Memphis
Miss McWilliams
Banker Snyder at the Bar Faces Bribery Trial
In St Louis on September 29 the first day of the Robert M. Snyder bribery trial concluded with a state victory as all defense objections were overruled. Snyder, a banker and promoter from Kansas City and New York, pleaded not guilty. jury selection begins tomorrow as the case hinges on residency and the statute of limitations. The crime carries up to seven years in a penitentiary.
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St. Louis
Robert M. Snyder
Kansas City
New York
Ryan
Snyder
Missouri
Lmitations
Grave Robbery Ring Busted Near Indianapolis
Seven African American suspects led by Rufus Cantrell were arrested in a grave robbing ring around Indianapolis. Bodies from Mount Jackson and Crown Hill cemeteries were sold to colleges, with one corps brought to a Central College of Physicians and Surgeons affiliate. Cantrell confessed and implicated others, detailing nightly raids and a password system to reopen college doors. Authorities expect further charges as investigations continue.
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Indianpolis
Ind
Indianapolis
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Walter Daniels
Sol Grady
Sam Martin
Garfield Buckner
William Jones
Rufus Cantrell
Isham Donnell
Crown Hill
Cantrell
Mount Jackson Cemetery
Mount Jackson
Rufus
Medical College
United States
Indiana
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Weethen
Price
Doctor Porter
Renee Y Rare Geras Tea
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el Paso
Gillaume Sauviet
Mikado
Japan
Eduuard Remenyl
Opelita
Phelps Hayes
Swithh
Samford
Federal Grand Jury
Berry
Mississ
Budweiser
Miss Jane
Banker Snyder
E.O. Dewhré Co
Chicago
J. A. le Sueur
Europe
Murray Hill Club
Branad
Murray Hill
Prea Ted
the Mutual Life Insurance Company
Richard A. McCgurdy
the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Richard A. McCurdy
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Re F. Shedden
Atlanta, GA
Sher den
Man
Ae Swilert Specific CO
Atlante, Ga
Southrern
Meon York
Washington, RD
Athens
Columbus
Macon
D.C
Rae Tork
N.Y
Golumbue
Southern Railway City Ticket Office
Kimball House
J. C. Beam, JR
Washington, D. C
Atlantic Coast Line
Washington, D.C
Marta
Mmthoms
Raingjam
D. C
Georgia Railroad
J. A. Thomas
J. Craic
G. T. Ay Gon
Geo. B.ecker
Janta
Tlanta, Ga
Carolina Portland Cement Co
Birmingham
Old Dominion
Southern Cross
Alabama
Magnolia
Louisville
Porfeik, Bhartentorm
Savarimalty Dacksonville
Peraacola
An~ Bile
Galvastom
Jromi
Boston
Laver
Commonwealth
New England
Merion
New
Commonwealthy
Sorengo
Teamer
Daloon
Claus
Gibraltar
Saples
Genoa
Vancouver
Dominion Line
B. J. Walker
Union Depot Ticket Office
A. C. Grant & CO
Randall
Auburn Ave
Peachtreest
Hunnicutt & Bellingrath Co
N. Broad St
Wingham & Co
Wiguam & Co
Neilson St
Madison
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