Not Guilty in Murder Case of Cora Morris Scales
Mrs. Cora Morris Scales is acquitted in Reidville court after a trial that followed the chloroform death of her husband D. E. Morris. The defense argued circumstantial evidence and the jury found no guilt after testimonies from multiple witnesses, with notable support for the defendant's character and conduct.
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Cora Morris Scales
State Chronicle
Chronicle
D.E. Morris
Ciizen
Reidaville
Cor May Morne
Scales
Atlanta Constitution
Cora
Rei ‘Avills
Morris
Mr. Scales
Heaven
Ceyarely
Aie
Sud
Wentworthton
J. Hl
Morriman
Esra
W.N. Macbane
Huh R. Scott
Glenn
Shciter Setle
Reid & Reid
Boyd Whd Johnson
Dillied
Timony
Martha Williaaon
Mr. Morris
Sander
Reidsville
Cemeter
R. B.glenn
Court House
Merriman
Mrs. Morris
Foreman Sanders
Mra. Morris
Ourr
Aial
Neidsville
Atlantia
Cora Morris
No Tariff This Year
Privaté reports from Washington and New England suggest a tariff bill may not pass this Congress. McKinley faces strong pressure from New England Republicans for free wool iron ore coal and low pig iron duties. Leaders fear primaries would punish those who back the bill.
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McKinley
New England
American Tobacco Company Files Incorporation at Trenton
At Trenton New Jersey last week Articles of Incorporation were filed for the American Tobacco Company the plan to consolidate several firms. Capital stock fixed at 25 million with 400000 shares including 300 shares of 50000 common stock and 100000 shares of 100 preferred stock. Preferred stock carries eight percent annual dividend paid semiannually. Initial capital to begin business 1610 000 divided into 200 shares.
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Trenton
N. J
Secretary of State
American Tobacco Company
Lexington opens expanded coupon ticket office for travelers
A local notice announces a new coupon ticket office in Lexington to serve parties traveling long distances. The move promises convenience and will supplement the existing ticket office.
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J. R
Lexington
Reed's Unconventional Rulings Draw Attention
A brief note on Speaker Reed’s approach as critics question new rule changes and the impact of his personal standards on proceedings.
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Speaker Reed
Hard Times and Work Ethic Spur Community Reflections
The piece urges perseverance despite hardship, citing the biblical line about labor and bread, praising workers as the salt of the earth and citing examples of perseverance in art and life. It also reports local news including the death of Monroe resident Mr. Michael Osborne near Union County and an injury at John Austin's cotton gin.
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John Jay
The
Star
Distinguished Union Leaguer
Blair
Mr. Jay
United States
United States Deposit Fund
Treasury
Beba
Jay
Monroe
Michael Osborne
Union County
Jones
John
Austin
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