Confederate Veterans Reunion Draws Thousands With Special Trains
The Twenty First Annual Reunion of United Confederate Veterans draws thousands of veterans and Sons of Veterans to Little Rock Arkansas. Special trains arrive from all directions as accommodations for up to 7000 soldiers are arranged. Dr. R. C. will address attendees and committees plan events through Thursday.
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Union of United Confederate Veterans
Br Aseociated Press
Steck
Ark
United Confedere Veterans
Sven Jousald
Shaver
Llage
R. C
W. Gordon
Confeder
Gordon
Governor Kitchin Reorganizes North Carolina Guard
Governor Kitchin orders a reboard of the North Carolina Guard with details on the Second Leg July 20 to 27 and return August 3 to 10. The move aims to secure a much-needed store for Glenn.
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Kitchin
North Val Guard
Storeny Glenn
May 15 Three Day Suspension for Joe Tinker
Joe Tinker of the Chicago Cubs was suspended for three days following a dispute with umpire Doyle at Brooklyn. The incident occurred May 15 and will sideline Tinker during the upcoming games in Brooklyn.
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Joe Tinker
Chicago Cubs
Trouie Doyle
Brooklyn
Canton unrest spreads as foreign forces move toward Canton
Report from May 15 notes widespread restlessness in Canton and surrounding areas. Authorities fear large scale disturbances led by relatives of officials educated abroad. Foreign gunboats from Britain France and the United States are reported off Canton as tensions rise in South Shanghai and neighboring regions.
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Dip Son
Neus
Anton
Shainen
Jathan
Canton
Shanghai
Peace talks in Mexico show optimism on peace progress
Juarez reports indicate Mexican government may re organize cabinet to share power with insurgents with fourteen of twenty seven governors to be chosen by mutual agreement. Diplomatic optimism grows as negotiations progress with messages via telegraph from Mexico City.
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Juarez
Mexico
Jne
Rncelo Hernandez
Mexico City
Supreme Court approves contempt sentence for Wilson case
The Supreme Court today upheld the contempt sentence against Christopher C. Wilson, president of United Wireless Telegraph Co., for refusing grand jury access to company books. The ruling confirms corporate officials must surrender books when required by law, even if the act could incriminate them. The court also approved a similar contempt sentence for William Dreier of Lichenstein Millinery Co.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States Today
New York
Christopher C. Wilson
United Wireless Telegraph Co
Wilson
United Wireless Telegraph Company
United States
Supreme Court
Justice Hughes
McKenna
Tehcourt
William Dreier
Lichenstein Millinery Company
Trial of Dr John W Sherman Resumed in Tennessee Murder Case
In Cattanooga Tennessee on May 15 the trial of Dr John W Sherman for the murder of his brother-in-law Thomas B Norman reopened. Physicians L E Boone B A Deakins E B Clark and E E Kerr testified that Norman’s wounds appeared to be from the front though autopsy suggested rear entry. They said their examinations were superficial and wounds not probed.
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Associated Press
Cattanooga
Tenn
John W. Sherman
Thomas B. Norman
Criminal Court
Norman
L. E. Boone
B. A. Deakins
E. B. Clark
E. E. Kerr
Supreme Court Ends 25 Year Indian Land Sale Restrictions
Washington May 16 The Supreme Court ruled the 25 year restrictions on selling Indian lands unconstitutional. The decision centers on equal rights for American Indians, marking a civilizational impact after centuries of unequal treatment.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Firemen Arrive For Grand Tournament Here This Week
North Carolina fire departments converge on Charlotte for the grand tournament with more than one hundred firefighters arriving. Delegates attend opening sessions led by James D. McNeil and Col. W. W. Phifer with a parade, engine contests, hose wagon stunts, and Dutch lunch planned. Delegations from Raleigh Louisburg New Bern Kingston Hickory and Tarboro are listed along with parade routes and accommodations.
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Bland
W. W. Phifer
James D. McNeil
Fayetteville
State Firemen’s Association
Harris Mallinckrodt
Episcopal Church
T. C. Guthrie
Clarence Keuster
Guthrie
McNeil
United States Mint
North Carolina
Church Street
Mickey Billings
Bud Conrad
Fred Hilkins
Alex. Kreth
Bud Poole
Albert Bretsch
Burrell Azzle
Hubert Pulley
South Church Street
Louisburg
Charlotte
Messrs
S. P. Boddie
J. #. Thomas
W. F. Beasley
M. S. Davis
H. B. Height
J. L. Palmer
Co. No. 2
J. A. Turner
B. N. Williamson
F. B. McKinnie
G. B. Cooper
J. J. Lancaster
Y. Yarboro
North Carolina Firemen's Association history and current leaders
The North Carolina State Firemen's Association began in 1877 in Greensboro. Ed Englehard of Raleigh served as first president, followed by Chas. Benbow and Col. McNeil. McNeil is praised as a respected leader from Fayetteville, influential beyond the association. John L. Miller is secretary. Current activities note McNeil and the Louisville company at the Selwyn, with Raleigh, New Bern, Tarboro, and BuFord team locations listed.
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North Carolina State Firemen’s Association
Greensboro
Ed. Englehard
Raleigh
Chas. Benbow
Col. McNeil
Fayetteville
Firemen’s Association
John L. Miller
North Carolina Alumni Association Forms in Washington
Special to The News from Washington on May 15 reports the North Carolina Alumni Association of Washington organized with Dr. J. H. Holmes as president, Dr. L. H. Battle as vice-president, Dr. R. O. E. Davis as secretary, H. H. Bennett as treasurer, and Prof. Wm. M. Coleman as historian.
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Washington, D. C
North Carolina Alumni Association
Washington
J. H. Holmes
L. H. Battle
R. O. E. Davis
H. H. Bennett
Wm. M. Coleman
Taft Nominates Stimson for Secretary of War
Washington May 15 President Taft formally nominates Henry L Stimson of New York to be secretary of war.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Henry L. Stimson
New York
Today’s events span art, academia, sports and more
At 3 30 P M an art exhibit and reception open at Elizabeth College. Class Day exercises occur at 4 P M at Presbyterian College. Baseball between Greensboro and Charlotte starts at 4 P M at League Park. A 8 30 P M concert takes place at Elizabeth College with further events at Presbyterian College. Wrestling bouts are held in the Auditorium with Jo Turner and Jim Prokos. Vaudeville shows run at the Academy of Music and the Orpheum. Moving picture houses list Edison, Amuse U, Princess, Theatos No 1 and 2.
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Elizabeth College
Presbyterian Cllege
League Park
Greensboro
Charlotte
Presbyterian College
Jo .Turner
Jim Prokos
Academy of Music
South Tryon Street
Orpheum
West Trade
Edisonia
Amuse-U
Princess
Theatos
Mrs Taft Becomes Better After Illness
New York May 15 Mrs Taft improved today after a sudden illness interrupted the President's plans. President Taft, hurried from Harrisburg to her bedside, will likely return to Washington. Dr Evans stated Mrs Taft was doing well and showing encouraging improvement.
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Associated Press
New York
Not Dorothy Arnold Body Identified in East River
New York May 15 John Arnold brother of the missing girl said the body found in the East River yesterday is not Dorothy Arnold after examining clothing and jewelry. The body floated four months in water and was in poor condition making identification hard. Dorothy Arnold disappeared December 12.
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Associated Press
New York
Dorothy Arnold
John Arnold
East River
Miss Arnold
Whites Deadly Battle Near Montgomery Involving Tom Benson
Montgomery Alabama May 15 indications today were that there would be no white fatalities from the battle deputies encountered Sunday with Tom Benson a negro murderer near this city. Deputy Harry McCord shot in the stomach was not seriously hurt Deputy E T Naftel is out of danger as is chauffeur Alfred who was shot Deputy O H Ellis will lose his left eye but is expected to recover
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Montgomery
Ala
Tom Benson
Harry McCord
E. T. Naftel
Alfred
O. H. Ellis
Government sends officials to Kiev over Jewish boy murder
The central government dispatched M. Zaitzeff and M. Feneko from the ministry of justice to Kiev to investigate the mysterious murder of a Christian boy named Yuschinsky. The case has sparked threats of a massacre of Jews in Kiev.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
M. Zaitzeff
M. Feneko
Ministry of Justice
Kiev
Yuschinsky
Court Recess Delays Announcement Of Opinions
The court of the United States adjourned for a half hour at 2 05 p m for lunch without finishing the announcement of opinions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court frees Gompers and labor leaders from jail
The United States Supreme Court set aside prison sentences for Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison held in contempt in the District of Columbia boycotts ruling that only fines could apply and that the cases were civil not criminal, sending the matter back for dismissal and allowing civil actions by Bucks Store and Range Company. Judge Parker called the ruling a monstrous injustice averted and praised the court for protecting citizens personal rights.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the United States Today
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Lamar
Supreme Court of the United States
Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the District
Bucks Store and Range Company
St. Louis
Buck Store and Range Co
Parker
New York
Alton B. Parker
Gompers
Contempt Charges In Labor War Case
Washington February 20 The contempt charges against President Gompers Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison stem from a fierce labor dispute with Buck's Stove Company of St Louis Missouri The company sought a federal injunction in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia to halt AFL activities Continued on Page Two
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Washington
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Organized Labor
Buck’s Stove Company
St. Louis
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
American Federation of la
Opposition to Free Raw Wool Compromise Bill Grows
Washington observers report strong opposition to a free raw wool compromise as Democratic leaders draft a revised tariff schedule for wool. The plan aims for caucus ratification within days, with a possible 5 to 6 cent duty followed by gradual reductions toward free raw wool, plus a 40 to 50 percent cut on manufactured wool goods. Senate Finance resumes hearings on Canada reciprocity while Senate works to fill the presidency pro tempore vacancy.
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Senate Committee
Washington, D. C
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
House
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Frye
Hold Up a Pay Train near Sulphur Station
Sulphur Ky May 15 Armed with an antiquated shotgun recently missing from a local hotel and a piece of red calico Charley Williams a middle aged white man attempted to hold up the Louisville and Nashville pay train as it approached Sulphur station this morning. The crew armed stopped the train and started for Williams dropping the shotgun escaped A lunacy commission will be appointed to investigate his case if he is captured.
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Sulphur
Charley Williams
Louisville & Nashville
Williams
Great Roundup of Beef Cattle Ordered for Export
Nogales Sonora Mexico May 15 A roundup of 60 000 cattle on ranches near Cananea Nogales and Naco has been ordered for shipment into the United States. The cattle will likely be bonded through Nogales port on a special treasury concession. Fear of a heavy tax by rebels is cited as the reason for the export.
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Associated Press
Nogales
Sonora
Mexico
Cananea
Naco
United States
Treasury Department
Prince Sidi Jeasu Proclaimed Emperor of Abyssinia
Prince Sidi Jeasu grandson of Emperor Menelik was proclaimed emperor of Abyssinia yesterday. Coronation ceremonies are planned to be held later.
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Associated Press
Addis Abeba
Abyssinia
Sidi Jeasu
Menelik
Yokohama Hosts American Bluejackets At City Events
Yokohama Japan May 15 The city rents bright colors for a visit by the Asiatic fleet sailors hosted by Mayor Araka wa A garden party attended by 50 officers and 500 sailors featured speeches by Vice Admirals Saito Ijun and Uriu and Rear Admirals Hubbard and Murdock A mayoral dinner for Admiral Hubbard and 200 residents followed as mutual regards were exchanged Function programs for the visitors surpassed prior naval patron entertainments by other hosts.
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Associated Press
Yokohama
Japan
America
Arakawa
Saito
Marine
Ijun
Navy
Uriu
Sasebo
John Hubbard
Joseph B. Murdock
Admiral Hubbard
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M. L. Hall
Tom Smith
Tom Lassiter
Carlisle Harper
Carlton Parsons
Eugene Williams
Ben Williams
Eph Brinson
Orr
Tarboro Company
P. L. McCabe
W. W. Haynes
E. B. Morris
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R. S. Bunn
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