Race Hatred Appears at Institute. Resolutions Adopted
Fri midday the Harrison county teachers institute approved a series of resolutions while a race hatred moment briefly surfaced. A proffered plan to create separate institutes for colored teachers was defeated after strong objections by Prof. J. W. Robinson and others. The group then approved ten resolutions urging county institutes, two week programs, improved school facilities, longer and more flexible examinations, stronger boards, compulsory attendance, and district supervision to raise educational standards.
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Frid Fay
Harrison County Teachers' Institute
J. W._Rob Insom
Colored Schoolk
John Hamrick
Robinson
Harrison County
Boards of Education
Miller
Eigtheenth
Claude M. Fittro
Webb
Wayman Ogden
Jessie Bartlett
Women's Institute Resolutions on School Reform and Morals
A historic gathering outlines proposed state reform including county taxation units, abolishing County Book Boards, a state text book law, and stricter temperance measures. It calls for legislative action on rural district compensation, teacher salaries, and better implementation of revised school laws, while noting sympathies for educators and colleagues. Miss Cora Smith and Miss Nannie Lowe return from Atlantic City.
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Boards of Education
Police kill suspect as officer shoots robber in city
In Chicago last night Thomas Kelly, a known criminal, was fatally shot by Policeman Patrick Kelley after Kelly robbed a citizen. Earlier, police captured more than twenty thieves and pickpockets in a broad campaign against crime.
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Iy Associated Press
Chicago
Til
Thomas Kelly
Patrick Kelley
Texas Sues Harvester Company Over Antitrust Case
The attorney general’s office led a Texas state action against International Harvester Company of America alleging antitrust violations and seeking penalties totaling 1,100,000 dollars. The Aug 22 filing in Dallas names IH as the defendant in the suit.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Snutz
Attorney General's Department
State of Texas
Internatonal Harvester Company of America
Texas
Empire National Bank President Welcomes New Daughter
President Virgil L. Highland of the Empire National Bank receives visitors at his East Main street office after the birth of a daughter Friday at 9 o'clock. Mrs Highland and the baby are reported doing nicely as congratulations pour in on the family and the bank. The event is described as a season of rejoicing enhancing the bank’s daily business.
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Virgil L. Highland
Empire National Bank
East Main Street
Body of Summerville man identified as Pierson by tag
The body found beneath East Main street is believed to be G. W. Pierson of Summerville after a key ring tag linked him to Cranberry. Sheriff Flanigan sent telegrams seeking disposition. Cranberry asks for embalming and shipment, but no payment guarantee received. Dr. A. Willis and family from Jennington are visiting Bridgeport.
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East Main Street
Ty Boya
G. W. Pierson
Summerville
Nicholas County
John M. Knox
Cranberry
John M. Flanigan
W. Va
Pierson
John D. Alderson
Alderson
A. Willis
Jennington
Tucker County
Bridgeport
Wealthy Contractor Evander McTyer Found Murdered in Stairway
The body of Evander McTyer a wealthy contractor living on Prairie avenue was found today in a stairway leading to a basement at the corner of Twenty fifth and State streets Chicago. Police believe he was murdered and signs of violence were evident.
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Uty Mesociates Press
Chicago
Evander McTyer
Prairie Ave
Twenty-ffth and
State Streets
Meat Famine Threat Amid Driver Strike Halting Deliveries
Meat deliveries from total packing horses were halted by wagon drivers striking last night. Only Chicago refrigerator train meat remains, and those drivers may be called out. The stoppage breaks a conference in progress between teamsters and companies seeking an adjustment. Mr and Mrs Henry J Reeder returned from an outing on the South branch of the Potomac.
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Chicago
Henry J. Reeder
Sonti Branch
The
Potomac
The Sultan of Morocco Enjoys a Bicycle Gymkhana
The Sultan of Morocco Abdul Aziz loves cycling, hosting dozens of riders at Fez in royal gardens. He has spent vast sums on machines, but current imperial finances prevent further purchases.
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Bdul Aziz
Morocco
Iqile
Fez
Sultan Hais
Runaway Delivery Horse Injures Occupants on Hickman Street
A delivery horse pulling a wagon belonging to Jesse Strother & Bro ran away Friday at noon on Hickman street. Two occupants were thrown out and the wagon upset near the ee street corner. The horse struck Jones flats, breaking a window at Dr. J. W. Johnstop's residence. Charles W. Vannort subdued the animal, which was only slightly injured. the wagon suffered heavy damage.
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Jesse Strother
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