Jeffersons Centennial celebration opens in Jefferson Georgia
Jefferson Ga May 6 city dressed in holiday for centennial celebration visitors from surrounding districts attend events organized by the Chamber of Commerce including an industrial and historical parade and a public meeting with remarks by notable speakers. Local statistics note the 1806 county seat and 1812 incorporation. Wheat and grain prices closed lower in Chicago trade.
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Eerippe News Association
Jefferson, Ga
Chamber of Commerce
White
Georgia
Jefferson
Jackson County
Ocense
San Francisco Aftermath Sees Bank Open Dates Planned
May 5 reports banks setting opening dates while vaults stay closed for safety. Oakland resumes schools soon as rebuilding of blocks and churches continues with a city plan to cap new building heights and a committee of 40 business leaders coordinates the effort. Steel firms promise rapid supply and railways offer fast transport as health officials warn residents to boil water due to sewer contamination.
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iScripps News Association
San Francisco
S Bank
Southern Pacific
Oakland
Health Department
Wreck at Altoona Kills Nine on Single Track Line
Pennsylvania Railroad officials report nine dead and many injured after a collision between the St. Louis express and the Chicago Mail last night. Both trains ran on a single track to avoid a freight wreck and struck at high speed. Other notes mention Heine Chern touring the East to select Chinese tutors and threats against Russian grand dukes Vilidamar and Alexis in Paris.
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Scripps News Association
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
St. Louis Express
Bargain Week Opens with Special Spring and Summer Bargains
A Union county store announces a full week of Special Bargain Days from Monday to Saturday. All departments will feature seasonable spring and summer goods with real unmatchable bargains. Prices showcased worth noting include several standout values.
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Union County
Anarchist Threat Reported From Toulon Sailors
Paris May 4 The naval authorities report threatening letters from sailors with anti military views. Anarchists from Toulon allegedly selected six men on each battleship and cruiser in the Mediterranean squadron to render ships useless, steal ammo and cause explosions. Topedo lieutenants ordered to lock air detonators and caps. suspected men watched.
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Scrippe News Association
Paris
Anarchista
Toulon
Mediterranean
Four Precincts to Vote on Liquor Sale in June
County Clerk Gilham will issue notices for a liquor election in Cove Leland Summerville and Imbler precincts. Voters will decide at the regular June election whether intoxicating liquors may be sold.
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Gilham
Cove
Leland
Summerville
Imbler
Farmer's Cooperative Store plans Sprague directors election
Members of the proposed Farmer's Cooperative Store at Sprague Washington met with enthusiasm to discuss the venture. Tomorrow afternoon they will elect a new nine member board in Sprague while having already adopted the Standard Rochdall by-laws.
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Farmer's ' Co-operative Store Company
Sprague
Wash
Earthquake Shocks Hit Oakland Prompt No Casualties
A distinct earthquake shake at 10:30 AM cause no reported damage, though the Hall of Justice interior and Mutual Life building windows were affected. A May 6 telegram from Representative Knowlands notes a favorable claims committee report on a California land claim bill of one million dollars.
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Goripps News Association
Hall of Justice
Mutual Life Building
Oakland
Pardoe
Knowlands
Committees On Claims
California
Ibis
Novel wage pact ends strikes for ten years in Scranton
The Strea Garmans Union in Scranton adopts a novel agreement with the company. It provides a two cent per hour raise and bars strikes or walkouts for ten years. Negotiations on wage grievances occur every three years and an Arbitration committee serves as the court.
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Scripps News Association
Scranton
Penn
Mexico City commemorates 44th anniversary of 1862 victory
In May Day ceremonies Mexico City marked the 44th anniversary of the 1862 triumph at Pueblo. President Diaz led a dawn flag salute, wreaths were laid at General Ignacio Zaragoza’s tomb, veterans were honored at Chapultepec, and a military parade capped by a National Palace balcony appearance. The day ended with city illumination.
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Scripps News Association
Mexico City
Napoleon II
Pueblo
Guadadela
Diaz
San Fernando
Ignacio Zaragoza
Chapultepec
Zaragoza
National Palace
Campbell Slack Wedding in Calvary Church
Miss Rosalie Coe Campbell and Mr. Henry Slack, prominent in New York and Newport Society, will be married in Calvary Church this afternoon. A reception will follow at the bride's mother Mrs. Herbert Parsons' residence.
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Seripe News Association
New York
Rosalie Coe Campbell
Henry Slack
Newport Society
Calvary Church
Herbert Parsons
Receiver Appointed For Traders Insurance Company
In Chicago on May 4 the circuit court appointed Byron L. Smith president of the Northern Trust Company as Receiver for Traders Insurance. The company, crippled by the San Francisco disaster, could not meet demands. Losses are estimated at three million dollars with risks totaling over 150 million dollars. bonds set at two million dollars.
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Beriops News Association
Chicago
Traders Insurance Company
San Francisco
Byron L. Smith
Northern Trist Company
Militiaman Steinman Seeks Attorney General Representation
Jacob Steinman the militiaman who killed Jos Mayers during the fire excitement appeared before Judge Kurasky and requested state attorney general representation in the proceedings against him. The move invokes his right under state law.
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Scrippe
Oakland
Jacob Steinman
Jos. Mayers
Kurasky
Denver Transit Co warehouse destroyed by fire
Denver fire crews battled a blaze that leveled the Denver Transit Co warehouse this morning. The estimated loss stands at $500,000 with extensive damage reported across the facility.
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Scripps Nova Association
Denver
Col
Denver Transit Co
Senate clash over affidavits ends before confrontation
Washington May 5 A heated exchange in the Senate behind closed doors led Tilman to threaten exposing matters possibly creditless to Pennsylvanian Penrose retorted he possessed affidavits from southern parties and would file them, no fear of Tillman’s remarks. The chamber adjourned as a physical encounter seemed near.
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Rcripps News
Washington
Senate
Tilman
Penrose
Tillman
Strikes Called Off After Miners Convention
Scranton Pa May 6 miners called off strikes as convention accepts strike commission recommendations for a ten year agreement. President Mitchell urged against further strikes after the scale of 1903 was considered.
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Scrippe News Association
Scranton
Mitchell
Officer’s Suicide Attempt Reported at Presidio Hospital
An Army officer from the 20th Infantry attempted suicide this morning at the Presidio hospital by stabbing himself with a bayonet. He is in dangerous, critical condition. The motive is unknown. The Evening Telegram notes San Francisco’s full name and references the 1906 quake.
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Lattes
Wabeter
Himenf
Presido
San Francisco
Mission de Los Dolores de Nuest Padre San Francisco
Evening Telegram
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