Water cure used by troops cited in Philippine inquiry
Senate Philippines committee hears Grover Flint testify that water torture was used by Maccabebe scouts and soldiers to extract gun locations. He admits approving of the method, says effect is immediate, and links the practice to Weyler. Norfolk case describes burning and water torture to reveal bodies of American soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Flint
Cambridge
Mass
Ith
United States Army
Flint
Dietrich
Senator Burrows
Lodge
Geary
Beveridge
Newgate
Senator Culberson
IL Gaw & In Cubs
Terrapin Industry Tour At Kennedy Bros Crawl
Newsman visits Kennedy brothers on Jointers Island as terrapins in their crawl number over seven thousand valued around two dollars each. The guarded site lies near the Kennedy home with watchmen armed for security. Terrapins are fed in summer but not in winter. sick terrapins are buried until they recover. Prices rising as demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy Bros
Jointers
Olessrs
Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy
Messrs. Kennedy's
Mother fatally shot by son in Lexington County home
Mrs. Pierce Hendrix of Lexington county was accidentally killed when her 10 year old son Early retrieved his father's gun to shoot a crow in the yard. The weapon discharged while on the veranda, the entire load striking Mrs. Hendrix. She died minutes later as the boy stood beside her. The father returned home to find his son alone at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Pierce Hendrix
Lexington County
Severe Oklahoma Storm Claims Multiple Lives
A April 22 Oklahoma storm in the southwest killed seven people including Mrs. James Johnson near Lager when a house toppled a tent she occupied. Reed and wife of the Frisco construction corps died as a tent fell on them. Mountain Park and Lone Peak reported fatalities, with Adolph Foutz struck by lightning. Frisco map near Lezer destroyed, Hedrick destroyed, Folkston stores blown down.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Lager
James Johnson
Reed
Frisco Construction Corps
Mountain Park
Lone Peak
Adolph Foutz
Frisco
Lezer
Hedrick
Folkston
Progress Club Dance Delights Members And Guests
The Progress club hosted a pleasant dance in its rooms last night with many couples in attendance. Friends shared an enjoyable evening as the event offered sociable entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Military Boys Enjoy Albany Brigade Drill Return Train Today
Naval Reserves Riflemen and the Marine band arrived in Albany Georgia for a brigade drill praised for its neat line. Brunswick companies received favorable comments while the sailor uniforms attracted attention. The chautauqua drew good crowds as all Brunswick units prepared to depart for home late tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Twomey
Albany
Riferen
Marine J Band
Bainbridge Organization
Brunswick
Marines and Brunswick units return from Albany trip
The Marine band the Brunswick Riflemen and Naval Reserves return this morning from Albany where they attended chautauqua exercises yesterday. Reports say the boys had a delightful time. their special train left Albany late last night and will reach Brunswick early this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Albany
Cotton Yarn Combine planned for North Carolina mills
Raleigh April 22 report says a New Jersey chartered corporation will acquire NC yarn mills. The plan calls for 60 percent preferred stock 40 percent bonds and 20 percent common stock. Henry H Fries leads NC negotiations with stockholders set to vote May 7. Mills in Raleigh Gastonia Henrietta Reidsville Mt Holly Belmont Tarboro and others plus Yorkville and Chester SC expected to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
New Jersey
Cncarter
Henry H. Fries
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Gastonic Henrietta
Reidsville
Mt. Holly
Belmont
Tarboro
Yorkville
Chester
S. C
Mey
Berry Howard Trial Witness Names Goebel Suspect List
Anthony Broughton testified that during the mountain campaign on January 25 Caleb Powers discussed who would be a good man to shoot Goebel. His brother Sheriff Broughton and he were asked to name suspects as possible assassins.
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Frankfort
Berry Howard
Anthony Broughton
Pineville
Broughton
Mountain Army
Caleb Powers
Sheriff Broughton
Goebel
Frank Cecil
Zack Steele
Henry Broughton
Bell County
Local Hat Buying Call At Miss Slater’s
Readable fragments indicate townsfolk urged to visit Miss Slater’s before purchasing hats elsewhere. The note implies a sales or promotional push encouraging customers to shop locally.
Lynching Fear Averted In Monroe Jail Clash
A mob gathered at the Walton county jail seeking to lynch Tutt Barker alias Harris after a reported assault on Mrs. Daniel by a Black man. Sheriff Arnold defused the situation and later arrested the suspect, while the mob searched the courthouse without success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aras
Daniel
Harrison
Denuty Harrison
Court House
Artillery Battery Ordered to Chickamauga Park
General Wood orders the third battery of field artillery now at Columbia barracks Cuba to move to Chickamauga Park Georgia. The unit was previously slated for Fort Meyer Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wood
Columbia Barracks
Cuba
Chickamauga Park
Fort Meyer
Tillman to Deliver Speech in Manning Clarendon County
Senator B. Tillman accepts invitation to speak in Manning on Friday April 25, launching his senatorial campaign and replying to charges by former ally State Senator Appelt. Appelt’s Two Morning Times reiterates allegations of dispensary rebates bond deals and claims of free groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Friends
B. Tillman
Manning
Clarendon County
Clarenuon
Appelt
O'Farrell Franchise Ordinance Granted in Brunswick
The city council passed and adopted an ordinance granting Charles J. O Farrell Jr and heirs the right to erect and maintain poles and metallic wires for electric light and power on Brunswick streets. The measure restricts interference with existing lines and requires detailed location notices to the city engineer before work begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. O'Farrell, Jr
City of
Brunswick
Charlies J. O'Farrell
O'Farrell
O’farrell
Dallas Hosts Twelfth Annual Confederate Veterans Reunion
Dallas Texas opens the twelfth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion led by Major General K M Van Zandt. An estimated 75 000 visitors fill the city with 6 000 veterans in attendance as decorations and hospitality mark the three day event. Speakers include Governor Sayers Mayor Cabell and Gen John S Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
The
United Confederate Veterans
K. M. van Zanat
Texas
Association
Cabell
Cantonment
Down Town
Sayers
John Allen
John. 8. Gordon
Dallas Veterans Taxed Capacity and Senate Fight Reference
The report mentions that Senator Tillman claims to have armed evidence backing charges against Senator McLaurin, linking to a Senate clash. It notes a Republican leader from this state, in Washington, opposing appointments made on McLaurin’s recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman Lis
Joan L. McLaurin
United States Senate
Republican Party
Washington
McLaurin
Savannah bidder backs away from Brunswick Ice Plant sale
A Savannah visitor Mr. Wilbur did not complete the purchase of the Brunswick Ice Manufacturing Company. He had seemed poised to take over management on May 1 but decided against buying the plant after extended talks last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Wilbur
Brunswick Ice Manufacturing Company
Brunswick
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Weyler
Senate Committee On the Philippines Today
Investiga of
Philippine Isne
Fortune
Gunjin
Storm
Walton
Arnold
Chickamauga
Tillman
Pitchfork
South Carolina
City v Council
Texas City
Sons OF Dixie
Deal
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