Tillman Trial Court Packed With Self Defence Debate
In Lexington South Carolina October 13 the Tillman trial drew a packed courtroom as counsel argued jury instructions on self defence. The state pressed that escape was required if possible and that threats alone do not justify killing while the defense urged consideration of circumstances and prudent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
S. C
Jas. H. Tillman
Col. Croft
Gen. Bellinger
P. H. Nelson
Gonzales
Andrew Crawford
Endurance Run for Automobiles in Cleveland
An endurance car race from New York and Pittsburgh reached Cleveland in a tight finish. Webb Jay and F B Stearns arrived side by side at 10 42 am, followed by H H Deming at 11 03 am. Stearns then drove from Erie to Cleveland with quick splits and minimal rest, meeting Jay in Willoughby where a tire delay for M Holcomb was noted before the duo pressed toward the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Webb Jay
F. B. Stearns
New York
Pittsburg
Central Armory
H. H. Deming
Auto
Armory
Stearns
Erie
Ashtabula
Madison
Willoughby
Jay
M. Holcomb
Ash
Rev A P Wedge Accepts Call to Worthen Street Church
Rev A P Wedge, pastor of a Springfield Baptist church, announced to his congregation that he has accepted the invitation from Worthen Street Baptist Church. A banquet for over 200 followed, with musical performances and reports from committee chairs. Wedge spoke of mixed feelings about leaving his Springfield flock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Wedge
Springfield
Worthen Street
Frank Miles
Gates Coburn
Lillian Gifford
Emma Coote
Adelle Phillips
Leominster
Mass
Walter W. Carr
Lewis L. Wilson
Religious Works
C. C. Leadbetter
Osmond L. Field
O. H. Dodge
C. E
Police Inspector Addresses City Ministers
Inspector George H. Brown spoke to city ministers at the Y M C A discussing police methods in detecting liquor sales and gathering evidence. He praised the police commissioners and the superintendent for honesty and diligence amid newspaper criticism. The pastors asked questions after his briefing and thanked him for clarifying police work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Brown
Young Men's Christian Association
Ministers’ Union
Brown
Tabernacle League Concert at Branch Street Church
The Branch Street church Tabernacle league met Monday evening for an entertainment program featuring harmonica solos by Miss Mary Clark and songs by Miss Etta Rutherford, a quartette, and performances by Mrs. Cathrow Stanley Mrs. Edgar Pratt Miss S. M. Dean and Jesse F. Wheeler. Miss Mabel Gordon of Lynn delivered recitations dumbbell drill and pantomime to great applause. Afterward a business session heard President D. O. Christian report $100 allocated for church repairs and additional funds to improve the building entrance.
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Tabernacle League
Branch Street Church
Mary Clark
Etta M. Rutherford
Cathrow Stanley
Edgar Pratt
S. M. Dean
Jesse F. Wheeler
Mabel Gordon
Lynn
Pres. D. O. Christian
Whist party supports soldiers' monument fund
A whist party at Mrs. Clough's residence at 37 Worthen street drew strong attendance. Prizes awarded: Ladies' first Mrs. Cora Stiles, second Mrs. Smith, third Mrs. Sheppard. gentlemen's first Mr. Daniels, second Mr. George Frazer, third Mr. Phillip Duphane. The next event is at Post 185 hall G. A. R. on Tuesday Oct. 20.
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Clough
Worthen Street
Cora Stiles
Smith
Sheppard
Daniels
George Frazer
Phillip Duphane
Hall
Concert at First Presbyterian church features notable Lowell artists
The concert tonight directed by P Waldron Edmunds promises a very pleasing program. Lowell's leading musicians will perform with the Toy Symphony as a feature and Mr Borjes will perform orchestral numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
P. Waldron Edmunds
Lowell
Mr. Borjes
Testimonial Concert for Mr. Eli B. Carlton at Huntington Hall
Miss Adelaide Louise Hutchins of Boston will sing as a soloist at the Sunday afternoon program. Randegger pupil. A military band of 50 pieces will also perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli B. Carlton
Huntington Hall
Adelaide Louise Hutchins
Boston
Randegger
Social at C. Y. M. L. Summer Whist Party
The Summer table held a whist party and social at the rooms of the C. Y. M. L. last evening for assistants on the various tables. Dancing to hurdy-gurdy music followed from 10 to midnight.
Rosebery Attacks Chamberlain Policy at Sheffield Rally
Lord Rosebery denounced protection and defended free trade before an immense Sheffield audience. He warned against a retaliatory policy that could split the empire, urging that free trade had been a success and that protection would bring trusts and corruption. The speech followed upbeat reception and sparked mixed reactions among Liberal and Unionist allies as leaders weigh the fiscal debate.
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London
Lord Rosebery
Sheffield
Mr. Chamberlain
Balfour
United States
Germany
Russia
France
Earl of Rosebery
Chamberlain
Rosebery
Burnley
Fair Traders
Duke of Devonshire
Free Food League
Mr. Asquith
Newport
Fifeshire
J. Chamberlain
Great Britain
Lord Brassey
Rye
Canada
Empire
Ross
Ontario
Missionary convention opens in Philadelphia Academy of Music
The great Methodist Episcopal Church missionary convention opens in Philadelphia with delegates from New England and the Middle Atlantic states attending. The gathering continues until Thursday under the Open Door Emergency Commission, devised to boost missionary interest among the church’s three million members, with Bishop Foss presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Great Missionary Convention
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Academy of Music
Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Board of Bishops
Foss
Government Printing Office requires new bonds for top officials
Washington reports a new rule requiring a $10,000 bond from the chief clerk of the printing foreman of the bindery department the assistant foreman of the nineteen divisions and several other officials to ensure the government owns property in responsible parties and to tighten management of the office proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Government Printing Office
Everett Moore Co affairs extend debts to 18 months
Cleveland October 13 creditors of the Everett Moore syndicate, financially embarrassed last January, voted unanimously to grant an 18 month extension on all outstanding obligations. The bankers committee reported $12,000,000 in debts liquidated and total remaining debts under $3,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Everett- Moore
Bankers Committee
Beecham's Pills Promise Pure Blood and Fresh Complexion
Advertorial style claim that To Look Well your blood must be pure to give complexion and freshness. Beecham's Pills will put you in condition, promoting healthy system balance and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
Consul Goding Recalls Australian Work Ethic and Friendship
Consul Goding describes near daily congratulatory visits from 25 to 100 Australians and Americans alike after American victories. He notes American dominance in machinery and bridge-building shows, shares praise for McKinley era sentiment, and recounts flag diplomacy with a British flag shown equal to the American. He explains Australia’s independence, political system, and labor influence, and notes his plan to return to the United States via Washington and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
United States
America
Ohio
McKinley
Mey
Chambers of Commerce
Washington
Sydney
Australian Commonwealth
England
Commonwealth
Goding
Lowell
Lincoln Street
Chicago
Registration Totals by Ward in Yesterday’s Records
Registration tallies show ward one with 27, ward two 19, ward three 26, ward four 25, ward five 24, ward six 21, ward seven 16, ward eight 25, ward nine 18, totaling 201. Note references to Kitties and Oct. 33% appear incidental.
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Tillman
Rhodes’ Hair Store
Merrimack Street
Head & Shaw
Umun
Ring
Merrimack St
Worthen St. Baptist Church
Inspector Brown
Liquor Squad
Whist Party
MR. Edmund
Carlton
Lord Mayor
House of Commons
Missionary Convention
Everett-Moore CO. Affairs
Ely
Hayfever
ELY Eee
Warren St
Newark
Consul Goding
Horne & Son
Central ST
H. B. Shattuck & Son
Central
Prescott
W. E. Hicks
Fred C. Coff
Lowell Mutual
Chas. A. Stutt
SG Central Street
Telephone
Optician Geo
G. Rogers
Merrimack
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