Jesup Trial Opens in Lyons Murder Case
Judge Parker begins proceedings in the trial of Sheriff W B Lyons and son Archie for the Fleming Smith killing. The jury is seated with 12 members. spectators fill the courthouse as witnesses testify that Lyons spoke of Smith as unable to fight and that Smith claimed he had killed no one.
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Jesup
Parker
W. B. Lyons
Archie
Fleming Smith
R. J. Wainwright
Bert. Knox
Lulaton
Ely Thompson
Odum
Walton Long
Rich District
C. C. Fields
Mad Ray
J. R. Mayers
Screven
A.W. Dowling
Hickox. Co
Knox
W. G. Higginbotham
Hickox
J. Ludlum
McKinnon
J. R. Thornton
J. R
Brunswick
J. H. Thomas
John W. Bennett
Waycross
R. BE. Hart
Joseph A. Morris
Robert L Bennett
Col
J. R. Thomas
Jesup Drug Company
Smith
W. R. Williams
Lyons
J. J. Hill
Gardi
J. C. Bennett
Secretary MacVeagh Favor of Bond Issue in Tariff Bill
Washington March 18 Secretary MacVeagh discussed the tariff bill and the Ways and Means committee, stating it is wise to provide for a Panama canal bond issue even if there is no immediate levy. He emphasized support for the bond issue as part of the broader financial plan.
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Althorsh I Do Ak Atesti
Ways and Means
Tere
Sidiagpent
Treasaury MacVeagh
Payne tariff bill sent to house with no changes
In Washington on March 18 the minority members of the Ways and Means Committee had only twelve minutes to review the Payne tariff bill before it was reported to the house without changes. Representative Broussard of Louisiana joined Republicans in reporting the bill for general debate next Tuesday, with debates to continue through the week and then a week of five minute rule amendments.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Broussard
Louisiana
Bill Passed Calls for Another Census
Washington March 18 The house today passed a bill providing for the taking of the thirteenth census of the United States The bill provides that census appointments are to be made from civil service examination lists Representative DeArmond Missouri criticised the rule under which the bill was reported Minority Leader Clark replying to Representative Harrison New York said Harrison's appointment on the ways and means committee was not opposed by the democrats
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Washington
House Today
United States
DeArmond
Misouri
Clark
Harrison
New York
Ways and Means
Blaze destroys Louisville rail depot in massive fire
In Louisville Kentucky the large Illinois Central rail depot was destroyed by a fire early tonight. Loss is estimated at 400000 to 500000 dollars. Witnesses, including W I Brinson and D M Thomas, testified about shooting sequence and gunfire during the incident as prosecutors build a strong case against Lyons and his son.
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Louisville
Ilinois Central Railroad
W. I. Brinson
Brinson
Lyons
Young Smith
Smith
San Lyons
D. M. Thomas
Storney
Mr. Thomas
W. B. Lyons
R. S. Price
Kidnapped Sharon Boy Sought By Local Posse
A man visited the Sosa home and told the boy his father wanted him then disappeared. Sharon Pennsylvania residents scour the countryside with a five hundred strong posse as authorities issue a general alarm. The abductors have not demanded ransom and the case remains mysterious. James Whitelas is a prominent local citizen.
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Sharon
Jam
Thaushis
Tay
James Whitelas
Urge State Road Built to Columbus and Gulf Link
Apalachicola board of trade urges extending the Western and Atlantic line to Columbus Georgia and thence to a Gulf port via the Chattahoochee river. The aim is a direct navigable-water connection to Atlanta and Chattanooga and a shortest route to the Gulf and Panama Canal. The board asks Governor Smith and regulators to support the plan.
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Apalachicola Board of Trade
Gulf
Canal
Atlanta
Columbus
Chattahoochee River
Panama Canal
Apalachico
Fla
Board of Trade
Georgia
Chattanooga
Gulf Coast
OPTION EXTENDED TO SATURDAY FOR BRUNSWICK MUSIC CARNIVAL
The Brunswick music carnival plans are extended to Saturday night to decide whether the April 14 event will occur. F A Wrench and C Fleming hold the option. more tickets and sponsorship are sought as over half the guarantee is already pledged.
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Brunswick
F A. Wrench
C. Fleming
Menning
Wrenel
Racing Across Continent to Reach Mother's Bedside
Chicago March 18 Ralph Modjeska is making a 2000 mile dash across the continent to reach his mother the famous actress on her bedside. A Los Angeles report says she is on the road to recovery after a severe heart attack.
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Chicago
Ralph Modjeska
Los Angeles
Chicken Thieves Target Brunswick Neighbors and Turkey Stolen
Local reports say chicken thieves remain active in Brunswick with most yards visited recently. Over two to three weeks the burglars have evaded capture, and on Wednesday night a large turkey was taken from J. W. Hall’s Union street yard.
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Brunswick
J. W. Hall
Union Street
Georgians Discuss Vote on Amendment Bolting Caucus
Georgia lawmakers Brantley and four colleagues faced criticism for joining the regular Republicans in the house vote. They defend their stance, saying they acted to support or amend rules and to back Speaker Champ Clark, with constituents expected to back them when full facts emerge.
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Washington
Brantley
Georgia
House
Brunswick
Atlanta Constitution
Williams
Champ Clark
Clark
Livingston
Mia Dalzell
Fitzgerald
Griggs
Crisp
Lee
Edwards
Last Day for New Bills in Pennsylvania Legislature
Harrisburg reports March 18 marks the final day for introducing new bills in the Pennsylvania legislature. Legislators now have twenty six days to complete the session amid a heavy volume of proposed measures.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Powers press Servia and Austria to settle Balkan dispute
London reports that the powers will urge Servia to amicably resolve the conflict with Austria over the Balkan matter. Negotiations are under way and the mood suggests no imminent clash between the two nations.
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London
Austria
Balkan
Mistrial noted as Ousley cites advice on bonds in 1907 case
Louis Ousley on the stand says Judge Payne advised placing 4 900 000 in Consolidated Street Railway bonds with the reorganization committee during the 1907 traction rehabilitation. The statement relates to the estate of Charles T. Yerkes and the executor.
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Chicago
Louis Ousley
Charles T. Yerkes
Payne
Tributes to Late President Grover Cleveland
New York March 18 Tributes to Grover Cleveland were paid this afternoon and tonight by President Taft Governor Hughes Mayor McClellan Senator Root Judge Gray and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ruler. The meeting at Carnegie Hall included Mrs Cleveland. Taft called Cleveland the first real reformer and compared him to Lincoln. Ex President Roosevelt sent a letter of appreciation read at the meeting.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
Taft
Hughes
McClellan
Root
Gray
Supreme Court
Carnegie Hall
Cleveland
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Old Lumber Case Finally Settled
Interstate commerce commission yellow pine reparation cases settled by agreement. About $2,000,000 of reparation on a charge of 16 cents per hundred pounds for lumber shipped from southern yellow pine region east of the Mississippi. Railroads to pay Georgia Florida and eastern Alabama claimants 67 percent of provable claims.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi River
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Lumber People Are Not Pleased With Tariff Cut
Norfolk Virginia March 18 President Wosburgh of the North Carolina Pine association controlling a majority of eastern mills says the 50 percent lumber reduction proposed by the new tariff bill will ruin lumber manufacturers and mills along the Atlantic seaboard. He argues strong firms may endure but small operators could be driven out and Canadian lumber would flood the region. He adds that lumber interests will fight the reduction.
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Norfolk
Wosburgh
North Carolina Pine Association
Virginia
Maryland
North
South Carolina
Atlantic Seaboard
Fire destroys town hall and records in New Marlboro
Early morning fire razed the town hall at New Marlboro Mass wiping out all records since incorporation. A small bucket brigade tried to save the building but the loss is limited to under seven thousand dollars and the town meeting will be held in the Congregational church while repairs are planned. The cause of the fire is undetermined.
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New Marlboro
Mass
Congregational Church
Petition to save Benjamin Gilbert seeks commutation
Five thousand residents sign a petition to Governor of Virginia asking commutation from death to life imprisonment for Benjamin Gilbert of Norfolk. The youth, under sentence of electrocution at Richmond, is slated for execution tomorrow.
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Virginia
Norfolk
Benjamin Gilbert
Richmond
Senate Defeats Local Option Bill in Sacramento
In Sacramento on March 18 the local option bill was defeated in the senate by a vote of 12 to 25.
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Sacramento
Cal
Senate
Cooper Jury Deliberations Continue as Verdict Eludes
Nashville March 18 The Cooper upper Carmack trial jurors fail to reach a verdict after a day of heated arguments. Judge Hart keeps the twelve jurors in seclusion and says no verdict until tomorrow morning, with court busy on other cases and no juror contact allowed.
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Nashville
Tenn
Washington
Hart
Borum
Cooper
Cooper-Sharp
Hearing Today on Old Colony Trust Mortgage Case
United States Judge Don A Pardee begins today hearing evidence in New Orleans in the Old Colony Trust Company action to close the mortgage on the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad and appoint new receivers. Co receivers H M Atkinson and P S Arkwright are replaced. Attorney Luther Z Rosser and a large delegation attend. The hearing is expected to take time before a final decision and receivers instructions.
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New Orleans
United States
Don A Pardee
Court of Appeals
Old Colony Trust Company
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
H. M. Atkinson
P. S. Arkwright
Luther Z. Rosser
Rosser & Brandon
Atlanta
Pardee
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Johnson and Ketchel Sign for World Championship Fight
New York reports Jack Johnson and Stanley Ketchel have been matched for a world championship bout. The venue and many details remain unsettled.
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New York
Jack Johnson
Stanley Ketchel
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M’'Veagh
Sosa
Continent
Congressman Brantley
Republi
Servia
Bucket Brigade
Town Hall
Johnson and
Ketchell
BIG Fight
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