Notable Figures in Politics and Society in Brief
Count Witte is said to have a weak heart while Ex Senator David B Hill hints at staying true to partisan aims. Senator Depew declines Yale Corporation re election. Bishop Norris of the Protestant Episcopal Church for Oregon is dead. Justice Harlan denies imminent retirement. Count Henri de Ix Vanix touts US as best for ballooning. Reception for Speaker Cannon marks his 70th birthday. Senator Depew may not return this session per Dr Pearl Bailey. Col Thomas Johnson, Confederate veteran and long time Kentucky legislator, dies at 93. The Poor rejects a profile portrait with defiant stance on facing viewers.
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Count Witte
David B. Hill
Depew
Yale Corporation
Benjamin Wisiar Norris
Potestant Episcopal Church
Dircete
Oregon
Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Henri de Ix Vanix
Prenelr Xeronant
Brian
Ozark Mountains
Thomas Johnson
Montgomery County
Died From Exposure in Spartanburg Neighborhood
The dead body of a Negro found decomposed in Boiling Springs is believed to be Gal Copeland who had been missing for weeks. The death is thought to result from exposure during the recent cold spell. In contrast, the Kansas City Star notes William Waldorf Astor’s status in England and Edward VII’s appointment of Astor’s son as a second lieutenant, reflecting American confidence abroad.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Boiling Springs
Gal Copeland
William Waldorf Astor
England
Kansas City Star
Edward VII
Mr. Astor
Notable Candidacy and Honors Highlight Early 20th Century Figures
Justice Jefferson Tully of the Mississippi Supreme Court announces a gubernatorial bid. The Perkins grandchildren donate 150000 to Adelbert College. John Simmond, Henley on Shames, England, retires after 180000 miles of duties as postwar Lincoln. Steffens tells Yale crowd New York and Chicago least corrupt. Schnabel marks 15 years as Bremerhaven consul. George Croal, Edinburgh’s 95 year old musician, attended Scott dinner. Jesse Jones, Pulaski Tenn., nearly 110, born Raleigh 1796, claims fourears. Weather Bureau chief Aderser ordered to Washington for North Pole airship trip. Pritchett retires. Morgan succeeds Morrison Observatory director. Henri Allerge publishes Spirit of Geometry.
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Jefferson Tully
Mississippi Supreme Court
Joseph Perkins
Adelbert College
John Simmond
Henley-on-Shames
England
Lincoln
Steffens
Yale
New York
Chicago
United States
John H. Schnabel
Bremerhaven
George Croal
Edinburgh
Scott
Jesse Jones
Pulavki
Tenn
Raleigh
N. C
H. & Derser
United States Weather Bureau
Milwaukee
Washington
Winter Wellman
North Pole
C. W. Pritchett
Morrison Observatory
Gliswow
H. R. Morgan
United States Naval Observatory
Henri Allerge
County delegation orders Spartanburg offices examined
A special meeting of the county delegation in the legislature at Senator Carlisle’s office decided to examine Spartanburg county offices and county affairs, if the county advances the necessary funds from its own funds, later refunded on Carlisle’s guarantee. The Washington Star notes a lawyer’s outlook on legal jeopardy.
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Spartanburg
Garlisle
Carlisle
Greene and Gaynor Convicted in Georgia Trial Verdicts Read
Jury found Benjamin D. Greene and John T. Waynor guilty on conspiracy false claims and embezzlement in the Southern District of Georgia. Judge Speer deferred sentence but indicated mercy possible. defendants face up to 17 years and $5575,000 penalties, with maximums and a four-year sentence later ordered. The case closed after three hours deliberation and a poll of jurors.
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Greene and Gaynor
Speer
Savannah
Benjamin D. Greene
John T. Waynor
Souther District of Georgia
Hope Thomas
Greene
Gaynor
United States Penitentiary
Atlanta
Doings in Congress on Railroads and Indian Affairs
The article surveys House and Senate activity on railroad rate legislation and the Five Civilized Tribes Indian affairs. It notes partisan debate over amendments, anticipated votes, and concerns about constitutional issues, monopolistic railroad control, and alleged Indian fraud claims by Tillman versus opponents.
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Senate
Five Civilized Tribes of Indians
J. E. Jenkins
A. J. Brown
House
Lodge
Latimer
Breeding Bureau Planned by Jockey Club in New York
The Jockey Club stewards voted to appropriate $10,000 to establish a breeding bureau in New York State to improve the quality of horses. The move aims to support the Eastern Tin's control body and enhance breeding standards statewide.
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New York
Jockey Club
Eastern Tin‘s
New York State
Home Building and Loan closes fifth series in Spartanburg
The Home Building and Loan association in Spartanburg has completed series No. 5 and will payout $56,000 to stockholders within days. Started about six years ago, this series has been one of the institution’s most successful, underscoring its long career and role in Spartanburg’s development.
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Spartanburg, Special
Home Building and Loan Association
Spartanburg
Norfolk & Western May Buy Another Road
Special President Johnson and Norfolk & Western officials toured the short line from Columbus to Sandusky owned by Pennsylvania Railroad. Officials contemplate purchasing the line as Johnson declined to comment during the inspection.
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Norfolk & Western
Delaware
Johnson
Columbus
Sandusky
Pennsylvania Railroad
Minneapolis shootings end in double tragedy at boarding house
In Minneapolis a man named Koenig, age 60, killed Mrs Boothman after she rejected him then shot her and himself in a boarding house. Both died on the scene with Koenig taking his own life and Boothman dying from gunshot wounds. The incident occurred after advances were repulsed and the two were found dead in ironwood.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Specis
Man Koenig
Boothmen
Ironwood
Micelig
Koenig
Gets 20 Years For Assault in York County Court
Newport News reports Silas Robinson, 18, was sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary for criminal assault on Faithie Wallace, an elderly Black woman. William Washington Robinson, alleged accomplice, faces trial as crowds of Black residents from across the region gather.
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Newport News
Silas Robinson
York County
Faithie Wallace
William Washington Robinson
Ex-cavalryman kills burglar in home defense
In New York Speciall-Harlan J. Miller a former U S Army cavalryman who served in the Philippines shot and killed a burglar who entered his home He fired at a second burglar a shot hit a button and glanced off hitting Mrs Miller in the leg The woman was not seriously hurt Miller was arrested on homicide charges and the other burglar was captured
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New York
Harlan J. Miller
United States Army
Philippines
Six Soldiers Killed in Turret Accident Aboard Kearsarge
Six sailors die from an explosion in the forward turret of the battleship Kearsarge during target practice near Guantanamo Bay. The incident occurred on April 14, a day marking the Missouri boiler accident anniversary, as the Atlantic Fleet conducted drills. Officers Theodore Naegely and Julius A Kresser were among the wounded. W King is listed as dangerously injured. The ship sustained no other damage and was to be buried at Guantanamo.
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Washington
Missouri
Kearsage
Atlantic
Ametica
Gumibesti Sea
Department
Evans
Atlantic Fleet
Caimanera
Guantenamo Bay
Admiral Evans
Caimenera
Navy
Sory
Theodore Naegely
South Carolina Weather and Crop Bulletin Summary
The South Carolina Weather and Crop Service reports a cool start to the week ending April 9 with temps around 56 degrees, high 56 at Summerville and lows near 34 in Darlington and Newberry. Light frosts occurred, a brief shower brought negligible moisture, winds dried soils, and precipitation ranged three quarters to one inch below normal. Sunshine stayed high until the last two days. humidity rose as overcast skies settled. The Baptist Young People Union held its 10th annual convention, concluding successfully with the committee’s favorable report and a move toward Columbia.
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South Carolina
Weather and Crop Service
Department of Agriculture
Summerville
Dorchester County
Darlington
Darlington County
Newberry
Newberry County
Spartanburg
The
Baptist Young Benes Union
Columbia
Pardon Petitions and New Charters Highlight Anderson News
Gov Heyward received multiple pardon petitions from Marion Orangeburg and Greenville for individuals including Suainal Malachi Cleveland Hooker Dock Davis Austin Sammons Joe Humbert Levi Bluford and Freddie Aiken. A Spartanburg Theatre Company charter was issued with 33009 capitalization along with new commissions for Avant Drug Co Kvstree Ashley Mills Co Sumter Enterprise Building and Loan Association Royal Aid Station of Columbia and Dillon Advertiser Co. Freight traffic in Anderson in February totaled 1042 solid cars, with road limits due to capacity and motive power constraints.
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Gov. Heyward
Suaiinal Malachi
Marion
Orangeburg
Cleveland Hooker
Dock Davis
Anderson
Austin Sammons
Frank Griffin
Piedmont
Joe Humbert
Greenville
Levi Bluford
Freddie Aiken
Spartanburg Theatre Company
J. T. Harris
J. T. Calvert
Arch B. Calvert
C. L. Johnson
M. Greenewald
H. R. Black
J. P. Stevens
Avant Drug Co
Kv~stree
Ashley Mfl. Co
Newberry
J. D. Davenport
Sty
Shot and Killed His Wife at Keyesville Georgia
Special News from Waynesboro Ga reports Jesse Timmons killed his wife in a brutal shooting near Keyesville. After a separation they met on the road with another woman. he approached calmly and fired four bullets, killing her instantly as her clothes caught fire. Timmons forced the companion to accompany him about a mile, delaying alarm.
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Waynesboro
Jesse Timmons
Keyesville
Timmons
Jim
Fire at Lexington race track destroys stables and cottages
Lexington Kentucky report states three stables and five cottages burned at the Lexington race track area with ten horses owned by George W. Bissell of Pittsburgh and James Barker of Lexington perishing. Loss estimated at about 59000 dollars with six Bissell horses killed including promising two year olds. Bandido Brenz Wing Eurocia and Mayor David S Rose among the names noted.
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Lexington
Lexingon
George WW. Bissell
Pittsburg
James Barker
Miz Bissell
Baker
Bandido
New Orleans
Brenz Wing
Eurocia
David S. Rose
Vesuvius Subdues Amid Sand and Ash Clouds Over Naples
Mount Vesuvius eased Saturday night after a violent eruption in which vast clouds of sand and ashes were expelled. The heavy atmosphere slowly settled, obscuring the peak and leaving only the base visible from Naples.
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Naples
Mount Vesuvius
St Paul to Undergo Reboiler and Overhaul at Yard
Newport News announces the contract for reboilering and overhaul of the American Line steamship St. Paul. The $300,000 deal covers major work with the ship due at the yard in a few weeks after boiler construction. Emperor Nicholas will not attend Russia Parliament opening.
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Newport News
Special
Com
American Line
St. Paul
Nicholas
Mob Hangings In Springfield Spillover Riot
A mob of thousands seized Horace Duncan and Jim Copeland from the county jail in Springfield Missouri and hanged them on the courthouse lawn amid a bonfire. Authorities say the men were accused of assaulting Michael Edwards, though many believe they were likely innocent.
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Springfield
Horace Duncan
Jim Copeland
Thei
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Augusta, Ga
F.H. Barrett
J. P. Doughty, JR
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Reynold Street
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Title Guaranty & Trust Co
American Live Stock Insurance Company
E. J. Norris
Agi
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C. A. Griffin & CO
Newsy Personals
Washington Star
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Commission
the National House
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Southern
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Greailghoro
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Represent
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Small
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Thomas
Ro Blackburn
Blackburn
Home Building and Loan
Kearsarge
New Enterprises
Dillon Advertiser Company
C. T. O'Ferrell
Greenville Ice and Fuel Company
W. F B. Beattie
John B. Marshall
L. Q. Patterson
J. C. Mitchell
Pire
Kentucky
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South
Chase
Augusta
Babcock
Broad Street
Avugusta
Georgia
W. J. Rutherford& Co
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Washington Streets
Geo. P. Cobb
Arrington Bros
W. F. Sample
Saluda County
H. H. Scott, JR
Edgefield County
SEEZ
Gaveuman & Harmg
Aughman
Garling
Caucuman
Gray Stables
KE. W. Samuel
Holland Bros
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