Danville Police Chief Confesses Murder in Georgia Case
Danville Virginia marched into a political upheaval as Thomas Edgar Stripling also known as R E Morris admitted to killing William Cornett in Harris County Georgia in 1897. He claimed defense of a sister s honor and prepared to return to Atlanta in custody.
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Danville
Thomas Edgar Stripling
R. E. Morris
Hamilton
Harris County
Stripling
Atlanta
Morris
Secret Service
W. W
Suchas
William Cornett
Georgia
Smith
Warris County
Willan Cornett
Acros
Wis
Merve
Bent
Law and Order League
Reynolds
W. F. Edwards
Elent
Cornett
Smith Cornett
Dr Kings New Life Pills Claim Preventive Cure
An ad-like notice touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a preventive remedy that targets a “whereless murderer” and claims to stimulate stomach, liver, and bowels to prevent constipation and related illness. It cites H. Hennis Drug Co as the supplier.
Torrens title system explained and debated in senate row
The Shelby Highlander argues a Torrens land title system would soon pass, detailing its state guarantee of perfect title, seizure of litigation costs through a special fund, lower borrowing costs, and the optional adoption for landowners, while noting opponents in the Senate vote.
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Senate
R. R. Torrens
S. Australia
Peddler Names Kittens Tom and Jerry
A man selling cats on a street corner held two snowy white kittens. A passerby asked their names and suggested Cook and Peary, but the peddler kept the original names Tom and Jerry saying the kittens are snowy white.
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Tom and Jerry
Cook
Peary
Cannon’s Long Service Ends as Speaker Steps Down
Washington reports the valedictory of Speaker Cannon in his final address after nearly 30 years in the House. He recalls his first march to the Speaker’s chair and affirms his duty to obey the majority while upholding rules and courtesy.
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Washington
Cannon
House
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Senate
Missouri
Clark
Two Extra Conductors Lose Leg in Accidents
Spencer reports two extra conductors suffered leg injuries in separate Southern Railway accidents. E T Gausney at Spencer yards was struck by a moving train and lost his left leg. Smith of Spencer under a southbound freight at High Point had his leg mashed above the knee. Both were hospitalized. recovery expected.
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Spencer
Spencer Yards
E. T. Gausney
Salisbury
Smith of
Greensboro
Bandit Trio Convicted in U S Mail Train Holdup Case
George Anderson alias Old Bill Miner George Hanford and J E Hunter were convicted at Hall county superior court for the February 18 train robbery near White Sulphur Springs Ga The trio described as the gang leader organized in Pennsylvania received prison terms Anderson 20 years Hanford and Hunter 15 each Hanford and Hunter testified against Anderson leading the gang The $2000 theft occurred after midnight with five men fleeing Five days later Hanford Hunter and Anderson were captured near the crime scene.
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Gainesville
George Anderson
Bill’ Miner
George Hanford
J. E. Hunter
United States Fast Mail
Southern Railway
White Sulphur Springs
Hall County Superior Court
Anderson
Hanford
Hunter
Pennsylvania
Victoria
B. C
Georgia
Peary Finally Honored as North Pole Discoverer
The article notes Congress awarded Robert E Peary retirement with rear admiral rank and top pay amid renewed debate over the pole discovery. It praises Peary as the true discoverer while recalling the Cook controversy and American pride in the achievement.
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Congress
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Dr. Cook
Peary
Peary i
Mystery New York Croesus Heads for Europe with Heiress
In Atlanta a man identified as A W Carmichael of New York, likely from Buenos Ayres, arrives with 134 $1,000 bills a $45 000 certified check and bags of cash and gold. He dines purchases outfits for 16 suits and jewelry for Miss Louise Whittimore before departing with her for Havana then New York en route to Europe.
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Atlanta
New York
Europe
Croesus
A. W. Carmichael
Buenos Ayres
Carmichael
Miss Whittimore
Tampa
Fla
Cuba
Charles Belleisle
Dog trained to steal chickens shocks Roanoke Times
The Roanoke Times reports George Jones of Berkeley Virginia trained a dog to steal chickens by gripping the fowl by the throat and delivering them to him. The story notes the dog’s tailed celebration and cites Jones receiving a conviction and time at a rock pile, comparing the act to wartime inventions.
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Roanoke Times
George Jones
Berkley
George
To Break in New Shoes Always Use Allens FootFare
A brief note promotes Allen's FootFare as the antiseptic aid for new shoes. It claims the product eases tightness and swelling, guiding readers to use it during shoe break-in.
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Allen
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