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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
1
An explosion at the Cooper Mine Company shaft in Coaldale West Virginia kills twenty one miners. Rescuers rush to the wreckage as the blast, heard miles away, hurls a miner and mining car several hundred feet from the mouth.
Mrs. Minor Morris, 50, caused a scene at the White House executive offices on Thursday after refusing to leave. She demanded to see the president claiming her husband was discharged from government service. Officers carried her to a police box and detention before releasing her to the New Willard hotel.
Thomas Dixon in Raleigh accuses Corinne Runkel company of presenting In Reconstruction Days claiming infringement on his Clansman copyright. Thaddeus Breton of Bunker company contends the play was his creation, written in forty days from Dixon’s works on reconstruction era.
Senate committees on territories opened discussions on the joint statehood bill on Thursday. It marked the first meeting of the committee to consider admitting new states.
Mary McDonald a Black woman dies at the Home for the Aged in Philadelphia allegedly age 135. Born November 14 1770 near Valley Forge Pa she recalled scenes from Washington’s troops at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777 78.
A historical note describes a plan to bring 100 German girls from Chicago to Atlanta to address a servant shortage. The movement faces opposition and secrecy. those involved refuse to comment while authorities and locals discuss the implications and legality of the proposal.
In Savannah, Benjamin D. Greene John I. Gaynor William Gaynor and Edward FP Gaynor face charges of embezzling and receiving about two million dollars from the United States. The defense filed a plea in abatement challenging the November indictments, arguing the grand jury lacked legal existence and improper juror lists were used. They contend Judge Speer appointed an unauthorized special jury commission.
Representative Sheppard of Texas introduced a resolution calling a joint committee to probe the recent expulsion of an American mother from White House offices while seeking a presidential audience. The measure seeks witnesses, reports, and a thorough inquiry, emphasizing respect for American womanhood and motherhood. It was referred to the committee on files.
The senate Monday examined the Panama canal situation along with Santo Domingo and the merchant marine shipping bill. The canal issue arose from a presidential letter inviting full scrutiny of all government actions in the Isthmus of Panama.
The state of Missouri sues Standard Oil Indiana Waters-Pierce Oil and Republic Oil to oust them from Missouri and block an alleged pooling agreement. Testimony began Friday before a special commissioner appointed by Governor Folk in New York.
The president and Mrs Roosevelt announced the wedding of Miss Anna Roosevelt to Representative Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati. The ceremony will take place soon on Saturday February 17 at 12 noon in the East Room of the White House.
President Dudley M. Hughes of the State Agricultural Society designates GEORGIA BRIETS as a delegate at large to the Southern Cotton Association convention in New Orleans. J. WN. Pidcock, president of the Georgia Northern railroad, has sold his interest to C. W. Pidcock who will become president and GM. Pidcock’s headquarters are in Moultrie. The largest Georgia mortgage on record was filed for 30 million in gold bonds to fund the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad construction.
A Texas constable, J. Holder, shot and killed by his fellow officers in the Beaumont jail yard after attempting to arrest William Gregorson, who had assaulted Holder’s daughter Ruby. The incident followed a prior verdict and ongoing tensions among officers, with minimal details available due to damaged text.
Secretary Barnes issued a formal statement differing from Mrs. Morris account of her removal from the White House last Thursday. Eyewitnesses described a forceful ejection as two officers and a colored aide helped escort her to a cab and detention. The incident sparked calls for a thorough presidential inquiry and scrutiny of the War Department’s actions.
In Dallas Ollie Claywell a 4 year old boy stabbed Carl Owens 48 after a prank sign reading Kick Me was placed on Claywell. The two workers from the Texas Pacific general office had a street encounter after a prior altercation and Claywell was jailed.
Developments Saturday at the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis show Stephen Decatur Jr. acquitted on initial charges. The teen defendant, heir to a notable naval lineage, faced further proceedings as new charges loom.
Lyman J. Gage former treasury secretary, speaking in New York, agrees with Joek H. Schiff that a disastrous panic is inevitable unless steps are taken to fix the currency system. He endorses Schiff and warns that monetary conditions of the past sixty days threaten the nation unless action is taken promptly.
Railroads refuse passes for free business. Adams Express announces joint action with railways. Kansas Supreme Court upholds new separate school law, endorsing state provision for segregated schooling.
A tornado struck the schoolhouse in dosla beat Alabama on Thursday. Two boys were killed by falling timbers and fourteen others injured. The building collapsed and all occupants suffered injuries though most were minor. the storm tore through the bushline as the walls gave way and the roof caved in.
In Gezalin, a town of about 3,000 residents in Poteoza province, Italy, the earth suddenly opened revealing a fissure that swallowed ten houses and buried several people. Rescue efforts were underway as authorities investigated the incident.
A woman 26, wife of a Universal Trading fur Supply executive, was found slain with a razor from ear to ear at Cilengo on Saturday. Police report a man as suspect. victim died before giving a full statement. Witnesses describe chaotic scene as officers sought the killer.
An oath ceremony concluded at 9 PM with notable interest. The event featured dignitaries and a formal procession as attendees watched the new officeholder assume duties amid ceremonial acts and civilian spectators.
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