Crowds Gather at Schenk Trial Keen Interest
In Wheeling Virginia, crowds gathered at the Schenk trial as testimony began. Prospector Hamilan aims to present a vigorous case with witnesses including Dr. Ackerman and Dr. Hupp analyzing suspected poisoning and mineral water. Witness William Wolfe described a 1910 trip abroad with John O. Schenk and said Schenk fell ill shortly after returning.
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Frank L. Hupp
Hupp
Dr. Hupp
Schenk
Hamilan
Jordan
William Wolfe
John O. Schenk
Wolfe
Wheeling
Pension Bill Passed by Press Delegation
The pension bill cleared by the assembly covers veterans of the Civil War with 66 days of service and 12 years required for eligibility. The measure allocates about 90,000 in pensions and broadens relief for aged soldiers and widows under the act.
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Omoc
Elatives
Charleston Legislature Debates Adoption of City Government Plan
Fragmentary report notes January discussions in Charleston about adoption of a com plan in the legislature. Officials push a campaign vigor amid efforts to pass reforms and define local government structure.
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Charleston
Lumbia
Comef
Bride Of Three Months Dead
Mrs S M Foster a three month bride and wife of S M Foster a Rockwood lawyer was found dead with a bullet wound to her temple in Chattanooga Tennessee last night Police say suicide or accidental shot possible and no motive is known after a day of fine spirits Monday night remains unexplained.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
S. M. Foster
Rockwood
Mississippi City Population Figures Released
Washington on January 10 reported population stats for several Mississippi cities including Mississippi City Greenville Hattiesburg and others with figures such as 19,19 and 1990 642 for Greenville and 2 11.799 4175 for Hattiesburg.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mississippi City
Greenville
Lattiesburg
Warillian
YMC Secretary Walter Abbott Dies by Self Inflicted Shot
Jan. 10 report from Spartanburg notes Walter Abbott secretary of the Spartanburg YMC A shot himself with an 88 calibre revolver in the association building. He died before aid could arrive. A desk concealed him and fellow guards were not witnesses to the tragedy. A nearby doctor diagnosed no need for assistance before death. Abbott, originally from New Hampshire, had worked with YMC A in New Orleans before moving to Spartanburg five years ago.
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Abbott
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New Orleans
New Hampshire
Forces Seize Bay Island Group in Honduras Crisis
A Port Barrios dispatch reports that federal forces captured Cape Triun and Macas Lagoon near Tela after a night bombardment. The Hornet carried troops to the mainland, Tela fell with little resistance, and Manuel Bonilla reportedly controls the Bay Island group including Ruatan Bonacco Barbarat and Atilla with Davila officials joining the revolt.
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Bay Island Group
Honduras
Press
Port Barrios
Cape Bay Islands
Cape Trium‘t
Macas Lagoon
Tela
Hornet
Manuel Bonilla
Bay Island
Ruatan
Bonacco
Barbarat
Atilla
Davila
Boston Gunpowder Factory Disaster Leaves Dozens Dead
Argentine reports state an explosion at a gun powder factory caused many deaths with 12 bodies recovered. The incident prompted ongoing search efforts as investigators work to determine the cause. In New Orleans, William Adler faces jury selection for a second trial on embezzlement and misappropriation charges tied to the defunct State National Bank.
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Boston
Willam Adler
Associated Press
New Orleans
William Adler
State N National Bank
Adler
Kitchin's Message to Legislature and Hawkins to Aldermen
Governor Kitchin delivers a message to the state legislature outlining policy priorities and economic concerns. Mayor Hawkins addresses the city aldermen sharing municipal plans and budget considerations.
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Goy. Kitchin
Hawkin
North Carolina Legislature Debates Bond Scandal and State Figures
In Raleigh on January 10, a Henderson Republican resolution praised Rhode Island Governor Pothier for rejecting a pond syndicate bond donation and denounced Senator Butler for alleged schemes to harass the state. The session saw bills on supreme court expansion, a pardon board, Avery County creation, Greensboro government form, and new mileage rules for railroad conductors.
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Raleigh
N. C
Ewart
Henderson
North Carolina
Pothier
Rhode Island
Pond Syndicate
Butler
Supreme Court
Commander J. F. Luby Dies Aboard Des Moines
Commander John F. Luby died on board the protected cruiser Des Moines on January 8 near the Cape Verde Islands. The Navy Department received the executive officer’s dispatch confirming the death.
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Associated Press
Washington
John F. Luby
Des Moines
Cape Verde Islands
Navy Department
Luby
Chamber committee to report on Mercer University removal
Macon Georgia January 10 The chamber of commerce committee assigned to study Mercer University relocation and the authorities' wishes will present a report tonight. It will assert there is no chance of Mercer being moved from Macon. The other item notes a boxing match in St Joseph with Tommy McFarland versus Jack Barada for 15 rounds tonight at the Robidoux Athletic Club.
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Associated Press
Macon
Chamber of Commerce
Mercer University
Mercer
Chamber
St. Joseph
Tommy McFarland
San Francisco
Jack Barada
Robidoux Athletic Club
Tennessee Solons Debate Nomination for U S Senator
In Nashville the House nominated G T Fitzhugh and James B Frazier by independent Democrats with Sanders named by Republicans. The regular Democrats abstained to adjourn, and adjournment came after a vote tally. Governor Patterson sent a good roads message and state highway commission report. A House bill proposed raising Confederate soldier pensions to 120 dollars annually.
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Tenn
House
United States
G. T. Fitzhugh
Memphis
James B. Frazier
Chattanooga
Newell Sanders
Frazier
Fitzhugh
Sanders
Senate
Patterson Theday
General Assembly
State Highway Commission
Buster Brown To Visit The News Office Tomorrow
Arrangements are set for the real Buster Brown to appear at The News Office tomorrow morning. He will present prizes to winners of The News Buster Brown contest, announced today.
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Buster Brown
Brown
Texan Legislature Opens 32nd Session With Prohibition Stakes
Associated Press reports at noon the 32nd Texas legislature convened with Lieut Gov A B Davidson presiding in the senate and Towns in the house, as both prohibitionists and opponents attend. Prohibition is expected to be among early issues and advocates seek sweeping measures before the statewide summer election. Speaker election to be decided later today.
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Austin
Texas
A. B. Davidson
Senate
Townsend
House
Wolves Kill Several on Prince of Wales Island
Seattle January 10. Charles A. Sulzer reports multiple residents on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska have been killed and eaten by wolves over the last year. He says deer are gone and wolves roam near cabin doors, reflecting a desperate hunger.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Prince of Wales Island
Alaska
Charles A. Sulzer
Congressman Sulzer
New York
Crawford seeks Lorimer ouster over Illinois seat
Senator Coe Crawford of South Dakota denounces Lorimer’s alleged methods in the Illinois legislature and says Lorimer is not entitled to his seat in the Senate. He declares willingness to vote for a resolution to unseat Lorimer amid Lorimer’s denials.
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Lorimer
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Coe Crawford
South Dakota
William Lorimer
Illinois
Congress
Crawford
Mr. Lorimer
DOME DEALERS BETTIive EADY FOR BUSINESS
Georgia whiskey dealers who left the state after prohibition law are leasing their Macon stores for July 1 and plan to resume business. Leading liquor dealers expect the next legislature to repeal prohibition, allowing operations to restart in Georgia.
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Associated Press
Macon
Georgia
Five men assault non-union workers in Chicago
Five men believed to be striking garment workers fired on non union employees of Hirsh Wickwire Company after beating Mrs. Lottie Millspaugh and her five daughters and Louis Barnett. Barnett was knocked down and beaten. Mrs Millspaugh was struck on the head. Detectives escorting the workers had been withdrawn and the assailants escaped.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Ill
Lottie Millspaugh
Louis Barnett
Hirsh, Wickwire Company, Clothiers
Millspaugh
Barnett
Landslide in China Kills Forty Workers in Castro Urdiales
Forty workmen perished and many were injured as a landslide buried laborers under earth and rock. Associated Press reports the disaster occurred at Castro Urdiales with rescuers still clearing debris. In Macon Georgia the national banks hold annual meetings to elect officers with no changes announced.
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Associated Press
Macon
National Banks of
Census figures show 11 087 442 bales ginned to Jan 1 1910
Washington Jan 10 The census bureau reports 11 087 442 bales of cotton grown before Jan 1 1910 ginned this season compared with 1 647 327 in 1909 and 12 465 263 in 1908 Round bales 109 296 Sea Island 82 422 Distribution by state is listed including Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia and Texas with totals for each and Sea Island by Florida Georgia and South Carolina.
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Washington
Bureau of the Census
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Savannah Election Brims With Tension and Alleged Vote Buying
Savannah municipal race for mayor and 12 aldermen erupts in claims of Pinkerton involvement and vote buying. Col Sigo Myers clashed with supporters as arrests, including N P Corish and Ed Macon, spurred crowd unrest. Over 400 negro voters eligible, with large-scale inducements reported. Incumbent mayor George W Wiedman seeks a third term against Captain R J Davant and Wiedman’s re election bid stirs fury.
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Sigo Myers
Brown
National Bank of Savannah
Pinkerton
Myers
D. H. Monsees
Monnsees
Colonel Myers
N. P. Corish
South Atlantic Baseball League
J. G. Kent
Corish
John G. Garrity
Savannah Electric Company
Ed. Macon
R. J. Davant
George W. Wiedman
Call For Bank Statements Issued By Controller
Washington January 10 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of national banks at the close of business Saturday January 7.
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Associated Press
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
South Carolina General Assembly Opens With Liquor Issues Subordinated
Columbia South Carolina January 10 liquor issues are deferred to other legislation for the first time in two decades. Senate led by retiring Lt Governor Thomas G McLeod opens as Mendel Smith unopposed for House speaker. Clerk Hoyt re elected amid routine organization. Senate re elects M M Mann clerk and Schumpert sergeant at arms. Holler chosen chaplain. Bill proposes general pay raises for state officials.
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Associated Press
Columbia
S. C
General Assembly
Senate
Thomas G. Mcleod
House of Representatives
James A. Hoyt
Charles A. Smith
Mendel Smith
Camden
Weston
Richland
Two Fights On in Ala. Legislature
In Montgomery the Alabama legislature opens with two battles delaying business. A senate contest over the president pro tem position, and a house race for speakership. Hugh Morrow of Birmingham is favored in the senate, while the house vote is the closest in years. Also contested is the right to appoint senate committees as part of the push to reestablish local option. Walter D. Seed leads prohibitionist sentiment, with Brooks Lawrence mobilizing anti liquor forces.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Senate
House of Representatives
Hugh Morrow
Birmingham
Walter D. Seed
Brooks Lawrence
Anti-Saloon League
Aero Club of America reports 260 licensed aviators
The annual report from the Aero Club of America shows 260 licensed aviators in the United States, with 21 new licenses issued in the past year. The list reflects growth in aviation and highlights the expanding pool of pilots nationwide.
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New York
The
Aero Club of America
Fourteen Men Drowned as Barges Go Ashore in Gale
Highland Massachusetts reports fourteen men aboard the coal barges Corbin Pine Forest and Treverton foundered after ashoreing on Peaked Hill in a fifty mile gale. Captains and crews included F I Brown Lincolnville CoM Smith Philadelphia M W Hall Provincetown and others. The Lykens lost tow and sought Provincetown. Life boats failed to launch due to dangerous lee shore and heavy seas.
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Associated Press
Highland
Mass
Corbin
Pine Forest
Treverton
Lykens
Peaked Hill
Cape
F. I. Brown
Lincolnville
Portland
Co. M. Smith
Philadelphia
Portsmouth
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