Dickerson Refuses Details as Defense Concludes Case
The defense closes its case in the Dickerson trial as state attorneys press hard. Testimony centers on the funeral day and Dickerson's movements, with he and McCoy highlighted. Verbatim cross examination reveals uncertain times and routes from church to home through fields and a hollow toward Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Dickerson
Mr. Wheeler
Bedford
George Anderson
Robert McCluggage
Mr. Smith
Ira Middleton
Anderson's Field
Ben Sal
Tess Dickerson
Neigghbors
Kenneth
Hughes
Chicago Votes on Municipal Ownership of Street Railways
Chicago voters approved issuing up to 73 million dollars in street railway certificates and supported studying municipal ownership under Mueller law while rejecting operating the railways by city action. The measures reflect public policy debate as residents weigh public control versus private franchises.
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Chicago
Local Miners Push for New Wage Scales in Ohio Conference
In Columbus district No 6 of the Ohio United Mine Workers adopts a resolution to draft local wage scales to be reviewed by operators in joint sessions. The first joint meeting is set for Friday and Saturday at Athens to set a two year scale. The plan aims for near uniformity by district, following the 1903 scale with adjustments. In the Pittsburg district, most operators sign the miners demanded scale and resume work, while many miners remain idle.
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Columbus
Ohio United Mine Workers
Athens
Hocking
Perry County
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
New Cox Duplex Press Planned for The Age
The Age will install a modern Cox Duplex press from Battle Creek by mid May, boosting capacity to 5000–6000 full papers per hour. Contractor Shaw begins demolishing old structures for a new brick press room, enabling an enlarged weekly edition with seven column pages and expanded advertising space.
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Callahan's
New Press
The
Age
Battle Creek
Mich
Newark
Zanesville
Age Press
Biz Battle Creek
Ohio
Shaw
Cox ‘Daples Press
Ocal Conmentif
Coshocton
Shocton
Daily Age
Peliie
Song Of The Legislators Song mocks graft and railroads during session
The House closing session is described as unique with a member composing a topical song sung to Marching Through Georgia. The ditty criticizes grafters, ditch inspectors, and figures like Chadwick, Johnson, Cox, and Johnson again, praising some actions while noting overall political jabs and payoffs.
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Capt. Lybarge
Georgia
Radical changes rumored at Murray Old Opera House block
Report says Criterion restaurant may move from the building at 4 Murray Old Opera House block. Pentel Bros candy store could occupy the former restaurant space. Corner room may be remodeled into a saloon. Mr Murray declined to confirm. restaurant owners hinted at definite arrangements.
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Dickerson
Ben
Tom McCoy
McCluggage
Marshall
Dresden
Mies
Mrs. Ashcraft
Carter
Browning
Kate Hughes
Mrs. Hughes
Silas Ogle
Ogle
Kate
Br. Dickerson
Tre
Local Scales OF
Ohio Miners
Dobson
Baron
Jim Dobson
Det
Chadwick
Senate
Georges
Eda Ais
Tommy J
Tommy
Georsey
Johnson
Cox
George-y
Murray Old Opera House
Criterion Restaurant
Pentel Bros. Candy
Mr. Murray
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