County and City Directory Highlights
Ordinary J F Carmichael Cherilli J O Beauchamp Deputy J W Crawford Surveyor B J Jinks Treasurer T L Williams Tax Collector T J Cole Tax Receiver C R Carter Coroner Simon Hardy Clerk Superior Court Joe Jolly court 3rd Mondays February August Road Commissioners and many names Board of Education KE BE Pound C 8. C. Jury Commissioners Justice Courts City Directory includes Mayor E E Pomp and Councilmen. Churches list Methodist Baptist Presbyterian with service times and prayer meetings. Secret Societies F and A M Blue Lodge Redmen meetings schedule.
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J. F. Carmichael
Cherilli
J. O. Beauchamp
J. W. Crawford
B. J. Jinks
T. L. Williams
T. J. Cole
C. R. Carter
Simon Hardy
Joe Jolly
G. M
J. L. Barkley
H. G
R. M. Harper
F. M. Maddox
W. O. Crawley
Cornelius McCluare
T. H. Nolan
T. P. Bell
Kh. M. Fletener
J. G. Coldwell
J. H. Maddox
J. J. Wilson
J.C. Barnes
Board of Education
N. P
Howard Ham
J. P
F. Z. Curry
T. J. Collins
O. B. Knowles
L. Barnet
A. H. Ogletree
W. &. Douglas
E. E. Pomp
T. J. Lane
J. W. Carmichael
B. P. Bailey
T. M. Farlow
C. W. Bell
G. W. Gardner
Presbyterian
Mr. Pharr
Blue Lodge
Redmen
Tragedy in Virginia Ends in Fatal Shooting at Lees Store
In Lees, Virginia, Fred Watts, 18, was shot and killed by Edith Hugo, 16, after alleged coercion and sexual assault earlier that year. Edith Hugo surrendered to authorities after the killing, with Henry Hugo and others reporting the incident to Justice Hawks.
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Norfolk
Fred Watts
Lees Store
Henry Hugo
Watts
Hugo
Edith Hugo
St. Vincent’s Hospital
International Troubles from Brazilian Portuguese Naval Refugees
Rio de Janeiro reports rising international tensions after the revolution and surrender of insurgent warships. DaGama and officers escaped to Portuguese ships, allowed to leave under a pledge they stay aboard until Portugal and Brazil decide their destination. Brazil cites crucial documents alleging aid to insurgents by European naval officers.
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Rio Janeiro
DaGama
Portugual
Brazil
da Gama
Peixoto
New York Postmaster Nominations Stall in Senate
From Washington march 22 only eight NY postmasters have been confirmed since the session began. Forty six nominations remain pending with ten sent to the senate at the opening of congress. Kissell withholds recommendations awaiting fate of existing appointments. New York senators have not pressed their choices.
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Washington
Congress
New York
Senate
Kisself
New York State
Post Office Department
Pollard Breckinridge Trial Opens With Intimidation Claims
Washington hearing on Madeline Pollard's suit against Representative Breckinridge focuses on defense strategy. Major Shelby outlines that Breckinridge allegedly yielded to Pollard under intimidation to avoid scandal, and that Pollard allegedly sought marriage while pursuing illicit relations with others. Deposition of Sister Agnes Regina Brown referenced regarding Pollard's 1885 child claim.
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Washington
Madeline Pollard
W. OC. P. Breckinridge
Major Shelby
Colonel Breckinridge
Mrs. Blackburn
Miss Pollard
Mrs. Wine
Shelby
Agnes Regina Brown
St. Joseph Foundling Asylum
Norwood
Cincinnati
Will Not Surrender Burke Despite Dispatches
Dispatches claiming Honduras will surrender Major E A Burke, late Louisiana state treasurer, are unfounded. Louisiana authorities report no information or foundation for the story and no extradition efforts have been made.
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New Orleans
Honduras
E. A. Burke
Louisiana
Burke
Soldier of Peace Demands $100000 in Pittsburg
A Coxey's Army recruit entered the Postal Telegraph office in Pittsburg with a revolver and demanded $100,000 to aid his march. Frank Gallagher asked him to return later. the man fled after threatening death and was last seen with a full black beard, black hair, and wild eyes, about 35, in shabby clothes.
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Pittspurg
J. S. Coxey
Postal Telegraph Company
Frank Gallagher
Coxey
Gallagher
Soldier of Peace
Three Men Killed and One Wounded in Alabama Street Duel
In Eutaw Green County yesterday afternoon Sheriff Hennagin attempted to arrest two safecrackers named Ried and Russell. The men resisted and fired as did the sheriff. Twelve to fifteen shots were exchanged. The sheriff and the two suspects died, while a bystander was badly wounded.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Eutaw
Green County
Hennagin
Ried
Russell
President Deliberates on Seigniorage Bill at White House
President spends weary hours weighing the seigniorage bill after a one hour private talk with Secretary Carlisle at the executive mansion. He seeks a studied conclusion without outside influence and has asked the New York chamber of commerce committee to refrain from visiting him. Also announced two Georgia fourth class postmasters: Gussie Barksdale at Box Spring and Cary C Brim at Sussex.
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Washington
Carlisle
Executive Mansion
New York Chamber of Commerce
Washindron
Georgia
Gussie Barksdale
Box Spring
Talbot County
Cary C. Brim
Sussex
Terrell County
Poison for Three Tragedy in Cacaria Ends in Deaths
In Cacaria Mexico Rafael Lopez, a well known local man, poisons several dishes to kill Miss Farina Parenza her father Martin Parenza and himself after a broken engagement note. He lingers while all three die before a doctor arrives.
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Durango
Mexico
Cacaria
Here
Rafael Lopez
Farina
Martin Parenza
Lopez
Earnest Prayer in Senate for Georgia Senator Colquitt
Senate opening prayer pleads for the stricken Georgia senator Colquitt after a second paralysis attack at his Washington residence. The chamber passed 25 bills including $10,000 for Pensacola National Cemetery road work and $40,000 for a GeneralFrancis Marion statue in Columbia. The day adjourned after failing to act on a DC land deed conveyance reform bill.
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Washington
Colquitt
Georgia
Milburn
Senate
National Cemetery
Pensacola
Fla
Library Society of
Beaufort
S. C
Francis Marion
Columbia
District of Columbia
Florida Representative Opposes State at Large Appointments
In Washington on March 22 an executive session sparked heated debates as Mr Call plans a fight against Florida at large nominations. George W. Wilson for internal revenue Florida district, William H. Milton Jr surveyor general, Henry W. Long land office register, Newman D. Wainwright receiver of public moneys were named against Call’s protests. Call views this as a declared war and is preparing to contest the selections in the senate.
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Washington
Call
Senate
Dark cargoes and curious trade rumors crossing oceans
San Francisco reports a shipment of brandy and wine en route to Germany with 400 barrels for German army hospitals. Rumors say the rest may bear foreign labels as German vineyard products. New York notes the veto outlook on seigniorage, debt reorganizations, and minor bond purchases lifting stocks.
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San Francisco
California
Germany
Major Butterine Makers Agree to Aid Tax Enforcement
Cuiiaco March 22 Armour and Co the Hammond company Swift's and other large butterine producers will cooperate with Internal Revenue Collector Mize to suppress illegal sales. St Louis March 22 heavy blaze destroys Missouri Street Railway carsheds covering a full block. significant loss expected.
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Cuiiaco
Armour and Co
Hammond Company
Swift’s
Mize
St. Louis
Missouri Street Railway Company
Demands and Discoveries Across the Nation
The Cleveland democracy met in Buffalo. Joseph Stephenson found a $9,000 iron kettle in a Warsaw Indiana cellar. Port land mails delayed by Washouts. New Jersey Governor Werts delays Bergesman execution to April 26. John W. Howe and Caleb W. Mitchell named for president in Saratoga. Woolner’s distillery to crush 10,000 bushels daily at Peoria. Canberry Lumber of Duluth to log 100,000,000 feet for $500,000. Woonsocket council authorizes $350,000 in bonds to cover floating debt.
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Cleveland Democracy
Buffalo
Joseph Stephenson
Warsaw
Ind
Portland
Ore
Far East
John W. Howe
Caleb W. Mitchell
Saratoga
Woolner
Peoria
Ill
Canberry Lumber Company
Duluth
Minn
City Counci
Woonsocket
A. L
General Passenger Agents Convention Held in Paum Braca Fla
The General Passenger Agents Association met in Paum Braca Florida with France Smith as president and A J Smith as secretary. Quebec was chosen for the September meeting. Officers elected include J C Anderson president and Wm Davidson vice president. Samuel Powell delivered the annual address. Members plan tours of Florida before returning home.
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Paum Braca
Fla
General Passenger Agents Association
France Smith
A. J. Smith
Quebec
Canada
J. C. Anderson
New York, Ontario and Western Railroad
Wm. Davidson
Samuel Powell
Chicago
Florida
Evans ton Public School Blazes in Four Stories
The four story public school building in south Evans ton, 13 miles north of Chicago, burned completely after noon yesterday. Six panicked pupils leaped from third and fourth story windows to escape the flames and were severely but probably not fatally hurt. The rest, guided by teachers and firemen, were led through thick smoke to safety.
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Chicago
Evanston
Cotton closes steady after late rally and gains
Cotton futures closed 4 to 6 points above Tuesday's last quotes after a mid session rally and retreat. Total sales reached 101 500. In Liverpool prices rose 1 to 1 1/2 points with spot sales firmer. New Orleans, Galveston, Memphis, Mobile, Augusta, and St. Louis each reported varied bale movements. Southern markets overall steady or firmer with generally unchanged prices.
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New York
Liverpool
New Orleans
Galveston
Memphis
Mobile
Augusta
St. Louis
Breckinridge Trial Seen Extending Weeks
Washington March 22 The Pollard Breckinridge trial may require about three more weeks to finish the hearing. Colonel Breckinridge has several witnesses ready and Judge Jere Wilson plans a thorough cross examination. The outlook is not favorable for a quick conclusion.
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Washington
Pollard- Breckinridge
Breckinridge
Jere Wilson
Young Iowa Couple Found Dead by Suicide in Tree
Rose Hitt March 22 report: John Reed 20 and Etta Shaw 19 were found last evening hanging from a tree limb. The deaths are attributed to self inflicted action with no known motive. Both youths came from respectable families.
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Rose Hitt
John Reed
Etta Shaw
Diamond studded scarf pin presented to Colonel Wrenn by proxy
At the American Association of General Passenger Agents meeting held at the Hotel Royal in Poineana on March 21 Colonel B W Wrenn of the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia received an elegant diamond studded scarf pin from the members. He was represented by a proxy as he was not present in person.
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Paul Beach
Fla
American Association of General Passenger Agents
Hotel Royal
Poineana
B. W. Wrenn
East Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Savannah Street Car Fare War Rages On
Savannah street car lines are in a fare war after a 3 cent cut on the West Broad line took effect. The city and suburban railway saw little rider boost, and the Electric Railway company says it will not meet the cut.
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Savannah
West Broad Street
Electric
New 13-inch U S Gun Firing At Indian Head Proving Ground
The new 13 inch gun the largest ever built in the United States fired twice at Indian Head proving ground in front of a company of distinguished officials and was declared a success.
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Washington
United States
Indian Head Proving Ground
Mr Gladstone Seeks Eye Treatment in London
Mr Gladstone has had a consultation with Dr Neth ercliffe, the celebrated ophthalmist, regarding eye troubles noted in Lonpox on March 22.
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Mr. Gladstone
Lonpox
Nethercliffe
New York Mystery of Missing Daughter Revealed
Police uncover the headless trunk of Susie Martin, 14, found in a cellar at 517 West Thirty ninth Street. Mrs. John Martin identified the clothing and trunk as her daughter's, who vanished March 8 after going to visit a friend. Detectives pursue clues as theory points to abduction by dock laborers and a brutal murder.
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New York
Jack the Ripper
John Martin
Eleventh Avenue
West Thirtyninth Street
Susie
James Farrell
Bridget O’toole
Kate Cassidy
Kate
Thirty-seventh Street
Ms. Martin
Miss Desha Opposes Breckinridge In Family Feud
Louisville March 22 Miss Mary Desha sister of Breckinridge's former wife resents him strongly blaming him for her sister's death. Their rift stems from differing views including Desha's advocacy for women's rights and clashes with Breckinridge.
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Louisville
Mary Desha
Colonel Breckinridge
Fourth murder in Bullock county feud shocks Alabama
In Bullock county Alabama a fight between the Cobb and King families left John Cobb dead after his throat was cut and Brad and Dave King wounded. Warrants issued for the King family as part of a long running feud, marking the fourth homicide in ten days in the county. Separately in New York buyers of 50 million dollars in new five percent U S bonds met to protest the Bland seigniorage bill.
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Tyree Norcues
Ala
Cobb
New York
United States
Union Trust Company
The Widow Backing Pollard Figures Prominent Opponent Says
Major Horace Means alleges a wealthy Washington widow funded Miss Pollard with up to 5000 dollars to pursue a suit against Mr. Wilson. He refuses to name the woman but ties the support to a summer resort meeting arranged by Mrs. Blackburn and Miss Pollard.
Arkansas Under Water Floods South Central State
Little Rock reports the greatest flood in south central Arkansas history with nonstop rain across the state and Indian Territory for four days. Railway links to Texarkana have been nearly cut off, with southbound service halted and north trains rearranged in Little Rock.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Texarkana
Senator Colquitt Nearing Death in Georgia Legislature
Washington reports Senator Colquitt’s death imminent with doctors yielding hope. The Senate adjourned in mourning as Georgia’s distinguished representative lingers, provoking broad sorrow in congressional halls.
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Washington
Colquitt
Senate
Mystery surrounds Florida clerk as Aaron Ferguson vanishes
Bartow Florida March 22 excitement rises over the disappearance of Aaron Ferguson assistant clerk of the circuit court. He vanished yesterday leaving a note alleging a conspiracy to ruin his character. Searches span the region with no trace found and fear he has suicided. He handled public funds though accounts said to be correct.
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Bartow
Fla
Aaron Ferguson
Ex Flancier Bride Weds Brooklyn Heiress in Genesso
Ferdinand Ward married Miss Belle Storer last evening in Genesso New York. The bride, formerly of Brooklyn, is described as a wealth 22 year old brunette. The ceremony drew invited friends from both families.
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San Francisco
Arthur F. Warde
Warde- James Combination
Polly Stockwell
Comedian Stockwell
Frederick Warde
Brookilyn
Ferdinand Ward
Belle Storer
Genesso
N. Y
Brooklyn
Spurgeon Elected Pastor of Spurgeon's Tabernacle
London voters chose the Rev. Thomas Spurgeon as pastor after a meeting of Spurgeon's tabernacle. Rival candidate Rev. Dr. Pierson of Philadelphia received 649 votes while Dr. Spurgeon drew 2,027.
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London
Spurgeon
Tabernacle
Thomas Spurgeon
Pierson
Philadelphia
Silk weavers strike in Paterson shows little change
The Paterson New Jersey silk weavers strike remains unsettled with no new developments. Police report no trouble as workers stay orderly and prospects for a settlement remain dim.
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Paterson
N. J
Racing committee to post 10000 purses for seven days
Macon Georgia reports the Dixie Interstate fair racing committee plans to hang up ten thousand dollars in purses for seven days of racing at the October event. London announces John Morley will introduce an evicted tenants bill in the Commons on April 9. Athens notes an earthquake at Larissa near the Gulf of Salonica with extensive damage and few details available.
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Macon
London
John Morley
Ireland
House of Commons
Gulf of Salonica
Athens
Larissa
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