Big fleet to visit Japan as invitation accepted by U S
The American battleship fleet will visit Japan after Secretary Root accepted an invitation from Baron Takahira the Japanese ambassador. President Roosevelt and his cabinet endorsed the move with plans for a route via Hawaii Samos Melbourne Sydney Manila Yokohama and back through the Suez Canal. Target practice at Manila may be shortened to fit the schedule with Japan hosting the ships for a week and other ports granting longer stays.
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Washington
Japan
Hoo
Baron
Takahira
Roosevelt
Root
Taft
Lirely
China
Bonal
Metcal
Pillsbury
Atlantic Seaboard
Hawaiian Islands
Samos
Melbourne
Sydney
Manila
Yokohama
Philippines
Suez Canal
German Forces Thresh Africans at Kalmhari Desert
Berlin March 19 The government published a cable from South Africa describing a severe battle between German expeditionary forces and Hottentots seeking Simon Kopper who eluded capture. German losses included 58 killed among the enemy and 1 2 German officers and men killed or wounded. The action began after a March 6 march from Cochas with 420 troops and 4 machine guns. Capt Firckest located the camp March 11 and attacked at daybreak March 12. German commander fell in the onslaught. A separate report noted a collision over Cameroons delimitation with Capt Lannding killed. Doan's Reguleta advert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
South Africa
Simon Koppers
Koppers
von Erckert
Ehinger
Cochas
Firckest
Hottentots
Cameroons
G. Lannding
Disturbing Public Worship Leads to Fine in Fayetteville
Fayetteville Tenn March 20 Claud Dean and Oren Fullerton were fined $11.90 for disturbing public worship at the Elk Cotton Mill chapel. Fullerton to pay the amount.
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Fayetteville
Tenn
Claud Dean
Oren Fullerton
Elk Cotton Mill Chapel
Fullerton
Herbert Domain to be opened for state coal use in April
Nashville Tenn March 20 after months of investigation and a conference with Gov Patterson and the Prison Commission the Herbert Domain coal property will be opened in a few days with convicts to begin driving entries by early April State Engineer Reynolds to direct development as the state seeks to expand its coal supply previously limited revenue came from farming a reopening long discussed aims to secure the Brushy Mountain mines future and meet state needs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Horn Springs
Herbert Domain
Brushy Mountain
Reynolds
Ohio River Rising Fast at Pittsburg
Pittsburg reports the Ohio River rising rapidly with rainfall and floodwaters flooding basements and first floors of many lowland homes. Thousands of workers may be unable to report to jobs as food patrols and relief committees distribute aid by makeshift boats and rafts through flooded streets.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Monongahela
Ohio
Food Patrol
Potter Department
No Cantaloupes the Coming Year in Batill Springs
March 19 at a Batill Springs cantaloupes growers association meeting, it was unanimously decided not to raise any cantaloupes this season due to low prices last year. Members blame brokers and commission merchants for insufficient net gains to cover crate costs.
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Still Springs
Batill Springs, Cantaloups
Judge Saunders Withdraws Resignation Over Administration Dictation
New Orleans March 19 Federal Judge E D Saunders of the Eastern District of Louisiana says he resigned due to no inadequacy of salary but to avoid dictation by the administration on how law should be applied to trusts and labor cases. He now withdraws the resignation stating no discussions with the President or any official influenced his action and that the President allowed withdrawal when he requested permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
D. Saunders
Louisiana
Roosevelt
Grand Jury
Great Methodist Divine is Dead
Bishop Charles Henry Fowler a noted Methodist Episcopal Church leader and author of a major fund drive died after multiple operations. He suffered paralysis last year and did not rally after an operation at his home.
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New York
Charles Henry Fowler
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fruits and Plants Price List Prompts by Wilkes Muflecka Tenn
A terse notice from A Wilkes of Muflecka Tennessee solicits readers to send their name for a description price list of fruit trees vines and plants. The ad implies a mail order or subscription for horticultural offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Wilkes
Muflecka
Tenn
Mrs Davenport visits morgue after stabbing case
Evansville Indiana March 22 Mrs Fuonle Davenport who allegedly stabbed Mrs William Farmer last Thursday night in Dr J C Jorgenson s rooms was yesterday committed to the Southern Indiana Insane Asylum She viewed the dead doctors face at Schaefer s morgue with two asylum attendants Her hysterics and faint impression followed Coroner Laval cannot yet determine poison in Jorgenson s stomach and funeral services are planned for Monday with Knights of Pythias in charge
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Evansville
Ind
Fuonle Davenport
William Farmer
J. C. Jorgenson
Southern Indiana Insane Asylum
Dr. Jorgenson
Laval
Jorgenson
Knights of Pythias
Marriage Result of Sudden Fancy Divorce Filed in Nashville
Ethel Emily Williams, a bride of seven weeks, filed for divorce from C. L. Williams in chancery court alleging desertion after a hasty marriage. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Ethel Emily Gilchrist and notes she met him briefly while employed at a local theater.
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Nashville
Tenn
Ethel Emily Williams
C. L. Williams
Chancery Court
Ethel Emily Gilchrist
Williams
Littlefield Resigns From Congress Sept 30
In Rockland Missouri Gov Cobb received Congressman Charles Littlefield's resignation letter stating his term ends September 30. Littlefield cites desire to resume law practice after dedicating years to Congress. The move shocks Cobb and district supporters, who express regret.
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Rockland
Wileliam
Cobb
Chas. 1
Littlefield
Congress
Littlefledt
House on East Hill Burned In Sunday Blaze
A home on East Hill owned by Tom Forgey and lived in by Lucile Stockard was destroyed by fire on Sunday afternoon. Stockard saved most furniture. insurance covered the loss. Firemen fought the blaze, preventing spread to a neighboring East Hill property.
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Tom Forgey
East Hill
Lucile Stockard
Losa
East Muerade
Railroad Depot Sold for Taxes in Burlington New Jersey
Andrew B. McNeal, noted capitalist and iron magnate, buys all Pennsylvania railroad property in Burlington city for 607.43 dollars after tax sale. The deal includes freight and passenger stations, roundhouses, track and equipment. McNeal vows action against the railroad, aims to clear an eyesore station and may demand eviction.
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Burlington
N. J
Andrew 8. McNeal
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thomas 8. Mooney
McNeal
Senator Tillman Reported Much Improved At Home
Columbia March 22 United States Senator B R Tillman who had been seriously ill at home is much better tonight Dr T J Hunter the attending physician said Tillman had a good night and rested well today He retained his nourishment and is expected to be up in a few days
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Columbia
United States
B. R. Tillman
T. J. Hunter
Fantuht
Tilman
New King May Lose His Arm
Madrid dispatch from El Mundo reports Prince Manuel now King of Portugal suffered a February 1 wound to his arm during the assassination of King Carlos and the Crown Prince. The wound remains unhealed and has worsened recently. Attending physicians say amputation may be imperative.
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Madrid
el Mundo
Manuel
Portugal
Carlos
Slew the Woman He Never Loved Case Returns After Twenty Years
An old case involving Affin 17v Spicans resurfaces after twenty years of marriage to Lite. The revived inquiry examines past motives and relationships tied to a woman slain by a man who claimed indifference. Authorities reexamine evidence and timelines.
Milwaukee Man Kills Wife Then Shoots Self
George Willoughby, 50, manager of a coffee and spice tile firm, killed his wife Florence at their Promenade Avenue home and then shot himself twice in the breast. He confessed to police, saying he had planned to end his life after revealing a yearslong affair with a divorced woman in Chicago. The couple had attended a church social the night before the tragedy.
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Milwaukee
George Willoughby
Jewett & Sherman Company
Florence
Prompect Avenue
Park Place Methodist Episcopal Church
Willoughby
Ludington
Mich
Jane
Chicago
Queen in Lincoln County Dominates Fayetteville Market
Fayetteville Tenn March 20 Thirteen hundred cases of eggs 39 000 dozen were marketed at Fayetteville last week the amount received about six thousand dollars Cotton may be king but the queen in Lincoln county remains.
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Fayetteville
Tenn
Lincoln County
Non-Resident Notice in Columbia Chancery Case 1908
Clerk and Master in Columbia Tennessee issues a nonresident notice in the Chandler vs Goodloe case. Defendants J S Strother D G Strother R Strother R T Strother Addie M Strother are ordered to appear by the April term of the Chancery Court, failing which the bill may be taken as confessed and heard ex parte. Notice published in the Columbia Herald.
Non-Resident Defendant Ordered to Appear in Tennessee Suit
In Tennessee on March 13, 1908 Kate Johnson sues R. B. Johnson. The non-resident defendant must enter appearance by the third Monday in April 1908 and plead or demur. failure will admit the bill. A copy of the order is to be published for four consecutive weeks in the Columbia Herald. Akin, Clerk and Master. Gordon, Solicitor for Complainant.
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Ida F, Goodloe
Strother
D. G
R . Strother
R. T
Addie
Tennessee
Chancery Court
Columbia
Deimur
Exparte
Columbia Herald
AN. Akin
James A. Smiler
Bol
R. B. Johnson
State of
A. N. Akin
Ang Master
Gordon
Sol'r
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Tramp
Bishop Fowler
Denly
New York City
Jackson
Clarence Tyson
Thie Elty
Tyson
Jonn M. Raines
Bemis
Humboldt
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Asylum
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Columbia, Tenn
P. S. Chandler
Kate Johnson
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