Blood and Jail Break at Norfolk County Prison
A chaotic prison escape ends in multiple deaths as inmates and guards clash at the Norfolk County Jail. One prisoner is killed during the breakout while another is fatally wounded after a failed attempt to raise the alarm. Local authorities cordon the scene as investigators inspect the broken jail and prison tapes.
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Perteiii
Marreh
Parker
William Sath
Norfolk County
Richmond
Pitts
Darbar
Dolen’s Restaurant Reopens After Remodel and Expansion
Dolen’s Restaurant reopens after two weeks closed for remodeling. Interior redesigned with repapering, painting, larger roof, rear kitchen access, elevator fronts, lunch counter moved, and a $225 steam warming chest installed. Prism glass adds light. automatic cigar box saves time. Overhead cost of remodeling reported as about 8100. The owner, Mr Dolan, says the upgraded space better serves growing trade.
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Dolen
Dalen
Fle Hak
Etary
Dolan
Comet
Texas Cattlemen Warn Prices Must Rise Despite Demand
The Texas Cattle Association counsel, Barnnel C. Cowan of Fort Worth, told the Senate food investigating committee that repeal of supply and demand laws is unlikely. He warned Americans should not expect cheaper meat as costs of feed, fuel, and wages rise, and that raisers may need higher prices to keep production moving. He cited labor shortages drawing workers from farms and hampering supply.
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Barmnel C.cowan
Port Worth
Texas
Senate
United States
Cowan
Massachusetts Senator Faces Lee Statue Protest in Senate
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts presented forty G. A. R. posts protest against Congress accepting the statue of Robert E. Lee for a place in the Hall of Statues. The page also contains an advertisement urging Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a stomach and bowel regulator with a free sample offer and pricing.
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Washington
G. A. KR. Poste
Congress
Robert J. Lee
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello SI
Elk Park Man Chases Suspected Train Depot Thieves
Report from Elk Park details a depot fire aftermath at the I T. W. N. OR R Co rebuilding, a night theft of liquor, and a dramatic chase led by Mr Seabuck with bloodhounds across town. The pursuit ended when it was found no thieves were treed and Seabuck shot his own hat.
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Seabuck
Johnson City
Mr. Seabuck
Elk Park
Big Mass Meeting Ambition Nashville Governor Post
At the law enforcement base meeting in the Auditorium tonight Gen McCain said his aim was governor but would let attendees decide. The house voted he should run for original judge and W E McNelfry was named attorney general with San J Newsons for sheriff. No one for circuit court clerk. Speeches by Allen G Hall Bishop Hoss and others. Hall attacked Judge Hart and Sheriff Borum amid strong predictions of an easy August defeat.
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Nashville
Ten
Dot McCarn
Gen. McCain
House
W. E. McNelfry
San J. Newsons
Sherriff
T Allen G. Hall
Bishop Hoss
Otters
Hall
Jurge Hart
Sieritl Borum
Reverend Hyder speaks on the Negro in the South in three week tour
The Rev Hyder tours through Albany Troy Johnsontown and Salon to discuss the Negro race and its condition in the South. He outlines topics on obedience to laws and development while noting his background and aims. The talk series aims to educate Northern audiences about Southern progress and concerns.
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Marien Hyder
South
Martin
Moydani
Hristo
Penn
Principe
States of New York
Pittsburg
Mer
Plyder
Northern Presbyterian Church
Albany
Xni
Troy
N. Y
Salon
N.Y
Negras
Johnsenvitl
Iles
Lyder
Johnson City
Tear
Aid Hins
Lincoln University
Vermesne
Mrs Stratton to Speak at Munsey Memorial Church
Mrs Leilin O Stratton vice president of the Tennessee Woman's Christian Temperance Union will lecture in the city on April 16 and 20 at Tail o'clock at the Munsey Memorial Methodist church admission free. Her charming personality and fluent speech are noted and the public is invited to attend.
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Mra Leilin O. Stratton
Ange
Tennessee Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Munsey Memorial Methodist Church
Mra Stratton
Quotation on Theft Sparks Community Debate
A fragment quotes T. J. Ray arguing against outlawing the entire community for the theft of four quarts of old corn lickers, urging proportional punishment while condemning the act. The statement reflects local tensions over crime and communal justice.
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T. J. Ray
Indifference in Shelby Republicans Over Cannon Reform Fight
Washington dispatch notes both Mr. Austin and Mr. Brownlow showed indifference as Shelby County Republicans refused to adopt a resolution praising them for backing the Cannon organization in the recent House reform battle. The episode was described as profoundly indifferent.
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Washington
Austin
Brownlow
Rhelby
Cannon
House
New Railroad Betwixt Baltville and Moccasin Gap
Bristol reports an important railroad will be built from Baltville in Washington county to Moccasin Gap at the Virginia Tennessee line. Survey work is underway and construction could begin soon. A resident from Elizabethown Ky notes the trend of new rail lines through the region. Electric Bitters are praised for restoring health and vigor, with a guaranteed sale by B C Miller.
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Bristol
Baltville
Wain Washington County
Moccasin Gap
Holston River
Virginia & Southwestern Railroad
B. F. Tolon
Elizabethown
B. C. Miller
Burglary at Purdue's store on West Main Street
Burglars entered Purdue's West Main Street shop between 7 and 2 Tuesday morning by cutting a screen and forcing a back window. About $100 in clothing and jewelry was stolen. Bloodhounds traced the trail to a western town area. An arrested man three miles west yielded stolen goods. two other suspects expected to be rounded up within 12 hours. Several others faced charges and were jailed or fined in related incidents including vagrancy and drug violations.
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B. Purdue
West Main Street
Reabock
Pardue
Omleer Fogleman
Bush Campbell
Andy Taylor
B. Pasdue
Squire Pierce
Jonesboro
Sheriff Jones
Kate Lancaster
Hotel de Bolton
Sunday Services Highlight Evening at Christian Church
Sunday at the Christian Church drew a largely attended service with a decorated elmiret and flowing flowers. Bible School attendance and a $14.60 reflection contributed to the day as adults collected a $101.90 total. A morning sermon by the minister WV centered on Easter value. Junior Endeavor Ridely delivered and received praise for the program. An evening program featured Mrs S W Price and a well received violin orchestra under local direction. A minor disruption occurred when James Love, a colored attendee, was arrested for drunkenness and fined $10.50 plus costs.
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China- Haw Clukeh
Bible School
Jaxt Gu
Nevins 15
Miniven
Buehitamn
Souvary
Souvary. Lessons of Value Were Given To the Atchwood the Junior Edeavor
Mos
W. Price
Wai
Wile Weve
Ab Lilssersietty
Die
la Liege
Janie Love
TSN
Commercial Club at Johnson City Plans Large July Festival
The Commercial Club held a Monday night meeting at the Club Rooms on Roan Street. A committee to recruit new members was named and will begin Thursday. Over 100 members exist already as the club eyes expanding attendance and influence. Chairman R H Evans cited factories seeking local sites in the South and Johnson City’s climate and business prospects. The city aims for the largest Fourth of July celebration in the region with excursions to boost visits. An aggressive ad campaign will promote Johnson City to attract new factories and attention from southern trade journals.
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Commercial Club
Roan Street
Tran Anded
R. H. Evans
South
Johnson City
Will Prosecute Guacer In Tester Case At Greenville
The government refuses to settle the case against M. P. Tester, Johnson County storekeeper, arrested with the Bristol Ethyl & Industrial distillery seizure. His trial will occur at the next Greenville federal term before Judge Sanford. Tester is out on bond. The company paid 96,000 to Uncle Sam to compromise the criminal and civil actions. Dr. Geo R Duncan of Fall Branch visited the city yesterday before returning home.
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M. P. Tester
Johnson County
Bristol Ethyl& Industrial Company
Greenville
Sam
Tester
Sanford
Curt
Geo. R Duncan
Fall Branch
Comet
Gabrel
Carnegie funds boost two colleges in long term plan
Trustees of Washington and Tuscolum Colleges approved an 810,000 endowment from Andrew Carnegie. Ten thousand five hundred will cover a new chapel at Washington and a library at Tuscolum, with library work to start soon. The farm remains an endowment asset and water works will be installed at Washington for 18,200.
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Washington and
Tuscolum
Andrew Curie
Chis
Gray
Care Hegie
Clive
Ticie
Washington
Pasculint
Washington College
Carnegie
Turing
Tus«erlim
Jersey City
Sibjeet
Colleges Will Accept Carnegie Liberal Offer From Jonesboro
Trustees of Washington and Tusculum colleges meet in Jonesboro to approve a $1,000 Carnegie donation split as $10,400 to Washington College and $600 to Tusculum College in Greenville. Washington prep school plan postponed to next year.
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Jonesboro
Washington and
Tusesiin Colleges
Carnegie
Washington College
Ois SL
Posentiin College
Greenville
Tusculum College
Ike Clark Dead After Lingering Illness
Ike Clark died yesterday morning about 10 o’clock after a lingering illness. He was about 24 years of age, a son of Robt Clark, and was a hard working young man.
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Clark
Ape
Robt
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