Patrick Sentenced to Death by Electric Chair
Albert T. Patrick, convicted of murdering William M. Rice, was sentenced by Recorder Goff to death with execution set for May 5. Patrick may appeal, delaying the sentence. the case could take a year or more, with further proceedings and possible resentence if the verdict is upheld or a new trial granted.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
William M. Rice
Goff
Patrick
Joff
Court of Appeals
Sing Sing Death Chamber
Cochran withdraws from Brunswick circuit judge race
Col A E Cochran of Waycross withdraws from the race and says he will back Judge Simon W Hitch. The contest then narrows to Judge T A Parker of Baxley versus Judge Hitch of Waycross with Brunswick attorneys leaning Parker.
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Brunswick
Parker and Hitch
Col
A. E. Cochran
Waycross
Simon W. Hitch
T. A. Parker
Baxley
Hitch
Parker
Girls Will Play Ball in Brunswick This Month
The Chicago Stars a girls baseball team will visit Brunswick this month to play a game with a locally organized team. Ada Miller has arranged the match and will assemble the club with no trouble securing players. The girls will bring a military band and expect a large crowd.
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Chicago Stars
Brunswick
Ada Miller
Miller
Ex-Convict Admits He Planned Murder Near Toledo
Ben Wade, ex Landis gang member recently released from prison, has reportedly admitted to Detective Carew that he planned the murder of the Sullivan sisters near Toledo. Kate and Johanna Sullivan were attacked two years ago. one sister died, the other fled and raised the alarm as Wade’s confession ties the Landis gang to the series of robberies and killings.
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Toledo
Ben Wade
Landis
Sullivan
Carew
Kate
Johanna Sullivan
Wade
Earl of Kimberley Relapse Reaches Serious Stage
London April 7 The Earl of Kimberley Liberal leader in the house of lords and former foreign secretary, who has been ill for some time, suffered a serious relapse this morning.
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London
the Earl of Kimberley
House of Lords
Evans to take Orient post as Asiatic Station commander
Rear Admiral Robley D Evans arrives from Washington and leaves Tuesday for the Orient to become senior squadron commander under Rear Admiral Rogers. He may be stationed at China or the Philippines, with two squadrons exchanging places every six months for rest and monthly drills, to be commanded from Manila by Admiral Wildes and the new arrangement reducing further emergencies.
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San Francisco
Robly D. Evans
Washington
Orient
Rogers
Asiatic
Ohence
Ois
Evans
China
Philippines
Frank Wildes
Manila
Prince of Wales May Visit New York Chamber of Commerce
London reports a potential invitation to the Prince of Wales to attend the dedication of the New York Chamber of Commerce home. Etiquette and precedent are debated as the king’s favor is noted, with possible India tour ahead and the need to balance transatlantic travel.
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London
Wales
New York
Prince of Wales
Edward
India
Empire
Atlantic
New York Chamber of Commerce
Charleston Streets Policeman Runs Amuck
Charleston April 7. Michael Sages a policeman craving drink ran amuck down the main street firing at passersby. He shot motorman Ingle. No others were hit. A wild scramble for safety followed as ten men fought to subdue the crazed officer.
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Charleston
Michael Sages
Ingle
Louisville and Nashville Seizes Atlanta Knoxville Line
Louisville and Nashville gains control of the Atlanta Knoxville and Northern railroad creating a Cincinnati to Atlanta route 100 miles shorter than the existing line. The acquisition expands rail access and reshapes regional connections through Deal New York.
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L. and N
Deal
New York
Louisville and Nashville
Atlanta, Knoxville, and Northern Railroad
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Augusta Strike Enters Second Day As Mills Shut
Augusta April 7 All King mill operatives walked out after their wage demand failed and mills are set to close tomorrow night. Over 10 000 workers are out with 30 000 dependents at risk. Arbitration by the Chamber of Commerce failed and a regional shutdown threatens Augusta area mills if no settlement by Tuesday night.
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Augusta
King Mill
Chamber of Commerce
Fall River
Textile ‘Workers’ Association
Manufacturers’ Association
Aiken
Vaucluse
Warrenville
Bata
Langley
Clearwater
Insurance Agent Kappel Arrested For Fraud In Niagara Falls
Edward Kappel a prominent Buffalo life insurance agent is under arrest at Niagara Falls charged with obtaining 3000 dollars from George F. Green a Niagara county farmer by false representations. The warrant lists Edward W King as an alias.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Bedoward Kappel
Niagara Falls
George F. Green
Niagara County
Edward W. Kappel
Edward W. King
Bank of Fowler Robbed in Pueblo County After Blast
A night-time blast at the Bank of Fowler 25 miles east of Pueblo injures the bank safe and nitroglycerin is suspected in the burglary. Grocer A. H. McMasters fired on fleeing robbers who were seen running away toward Pueblo as officers pursue the suspects.
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Pueblo
Col
Fowler
Here
A. H. McMasters
James Whitfield Dies By Own Action in Kansas City
James Whitfield president of the Western Baseball League and longtime sporting editor of the Kansas City Star killed himself at his home in Kansas City Missouri on April 7 setting off tributes from the baseball community.
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Kansas City, Mo
James Whitfield
Western Baseball League
The
Kansas City Star
Roosevelt and party depart for Charleston by special train
President Roosevelt and party left at 3 30 on a special train on the Southern for Charleston en route to Washington with stops planned along the way.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Charleston
Adler contrasts Rhodes and Washington in Ethical Culture address
In Carnegie Hall Felix Adler argues Booker Washington is a greater humanitarian benefactor than Cecil Rhodes. He questions the value of Oxford for American youth and lauds Washington for advancing moral character without promoting conquest or racial equality fantasies. Washington’s view is praised as practical and grounded.
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Washington
New York
Society of Ethical Culture
Carnegie Hall
Felix Adler
Cecil Rhodes
Booker Washington
Oxford
Dr. Adler
Speculated Atlantic Coast Line officers named after Plant System absorption
A Savannah source predicts ACL officers after Plant System is absorbed on July 1. Expected roles include T. M. Emerson vice president in charge of traffic, H. M. Emerson freight traffic manager, B. W. Wrenn passenger traffic manager, D. F. Jack general freight agent, and Ernest Williams general passenger agent. Wrenn and Jack currently hold related Plant System posts.
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T. M. Emerson
H. M. Emerson
B. W. Wrenn
D. F. Jack
Ernest Williams
Mr. Wrenn
Mr. Jack
Atlantic Coast Line
Fire destroys nine buildings on Cottage Grove Avenue
A massive fire on Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago destroyed nine frame buildings valued at about 20 000 dollars. Firefighters could not stop the blaze until it reached the brick Oakland National Bank building. Hetty Green is listed as an owner. Six Willischke relatives and two Lenard brothers were trapped on a second floor but rescued by a ladder crew.
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Chicago
Cottage Grove Avenue
Lenard
Special Train For Brunswick Riflemen To Albany Chautauqua
The Brunswick Riflemen First division Naval Reserves and Marine band will travel to the Albany Chautauqua on April 2 via a Plant System special train. Lieutenant Commanding Wrench of the Reserves reported Colonel Wooten of the Fourth Georgia regiment said the Plant System granted the request. The units express strong interest and Brunswick will be well represented.
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Brunswick Riflemen
Naval Reserves
Marine Band
Albany Chautauqua
Wrench
Wooten
Fourth
Georgia Regiment
Brunswick
Chautauqua
Rumored Sale of Plant System Triggers Savannah Debate
In Savannah on April 7 speculation grows that the Plant System may be sold. The Southern Railway is seen as the likely purchaser, with talk of broader control beyond a trackage arrangement. Possible sale of the Southern Express to Adams Express also circulates as Plant interests move to divest. Employees wonder about life insurance policies as ownership changes loom July 1.
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Savannah
Southern Railway
N- York
Southern
Southern Express Company
H. B
Express
Adams Express Company
Plant System
Atlantic Coast Line
Captured Town of Jacmel Seized by Haitian Revolt
Revolutionaries commanded by General Nicolaus Baptiste captured Jacmel on the south coast of Hayti. They held the town for 24 hours, freed prisoners, then withdrew to the hills with arms and ammunition. Two were killed and several wounded. A Haitian cruiser and the Minister of War pursued supplies for Jacmel. All quiet now.
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Port-Au-Prince
Nicolaus Baptiste
Jacmel
Hayti
Guillaume
Salt Priced at $3 A Pound in Thunder Mountain Camp
In Spokana Washington on April 7 news reports salt flour and sugar selling at three dollars per pound in the Idaho Thunder mountain gold fields camp. About 800 to 1,000 men are there with arrivals at fifty per day. Travel to the camp requires a sixty mile trek on snowshoes through snow depths of three to fourteen feet.
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Spokana
Wash
Idaho
Thunder Mountain
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R. E. Dart
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S. 8S
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Jas. Bailey
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