General Stephen D. Lee Dies In Vicksburg At 90
General Stephen D. Lee commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans and among the last surviving Confederate lieutenant generals died in Vicksburg after indigestion and a fatigue episode following a reunion event. Born September 22, 1822 in Boston South Carolina, Lee graduated from West Point in 1854 and served in the U S Army before and during the Civil War. He later worked as a farmer and held Mississippi political and academic roles, including state senator and Mississippi A&M College president.
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Fifteen Democrats Confer on Opposing Aldrich-Vreeland Hill
In the city, fifteen Democratic senators met in the morning and agreed to stand together to oppose the Aldrich-Vreeland improving earnings bill.
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Washington
Moweer tannery project to expand capacity in Philadelphia
The Moweer tannery at Hirhwacd, operated by the Leather Company of Philadelphia, will receive improvements to boost output. Current daily capacity stands at 600 hides, with plans to reach about 1200 hides daily to meet demand set by public works. May 28 minutes note auditors present and city officials absent.
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Bennett Gan Speaks on Gubernatorial Nomination
Wheeling May 24 LOula Venet of Weston seeks the Democratic nomination for governor. He tells a reporter he is confident of winning and has not yet counted the likely number of delegates. Opponent Senator Littlepage says Democrats need a nominee who can command the rostrum. Bennet recalls giving long speeches and mounting many papers in early campaigns.
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Church Growth Promised by Presbyterian Board Amid Funding Strain
Kansas City May 28 The Presbyterian Board of Church Erections reports 206 applications totaling 3001600 for church buildings and mission support, up from prior years. It notes a 36 percent rise in church openings since the Assembly, with growth expected as new settlements form across the nation and churches need wave homes.
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Hiarly Chmberland
Railroads face new fare debates in West Virginia
A fragmentary report notes lawmakers in Charleston prepare to consider a law to curb excessive fares by railroad operators. It mentions potential adoption by the legislature, with each state railroad already wary of passenger charges and boarding rules.
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Snera Queanbiy
Ohio
Wilteen
Narrow Escape Near Desmond Building Unfolds
Seriona hifurs and By Mo Wetete narrowly avert danger at 9 oclock water. A man shielded by a joint structure in a provisional building area prevented a more serious incident. Rescue teams from RTA and Huey aided, with minimal injuries reported.
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Witham Stark
Compaston
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BIOHOP LEWIS Bianop Lewis of the Afuthawndly Spiscopa
An obituary note announces the death of Biohop Lewis Bianop Lewis of Afuthawndly Spiscopa after a Sunday service. The report mentions a 40 sedate congegration and notes continued efforts to expand the work at Tishoya in Bait mate and nearby Towetas.
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True Story Wastiington Report From May Day Turmoil
A garbled May reports claim Information warfare reduced a statement about General Luke F Weight of Tennessee being detailed to the war department. A separate note mentions a mine explosion at a Phoenix mine near Witmont injuring a worker with potential eye loss. Ascension Day observed in Catholic and Episcopal churches with services and crowds.
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Wastiington
Luke F. Weight
Tennessee
Watt
Fearful Mine Disaster Reported With Fatal Losses
A May report from Victoria mentions a coal mine disaster in Kwang Sa where a thousand workers were believed lost as a fire engulfed the mine. The steamer Shinonse brought home hundreds of recovered corpses from Shanghai, amid fears for other mining communities.
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General Orders Issued for West Virginia National Guard
General Orders announce Charles L. Simms appointed surveying officer for the West Virginia National Guard. A District of Columbia company is granted pass-through authorization from May 28 to June 7 via Washington, Winchester, and return. New commissions include William T. Doolittle as Captain and Edward B. Carskadon as Second Lieutenant, with several First Infantry officers listed.
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Washinuun
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Fairmont
William L Duolittie
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Pratonfamily
Edward B. Carskadon
Tay W. Harden
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Oscar L. Hall
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Sampany “B
Second program at Baptist Church features W Lee Williams
A graduate program at Broaddue Institute presents a recital night at six thirty at the Baptist Church on William. W Lee Williams will perform piano with Migs HEdtthbe assisting. The program includes Beethoven and Chopin preludes, Rachmaninoff selections, Cuban dances, and other pieces.
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Lafayette plant to close June date unclear
A damaged note from Lafayette reports a factory shutdown planned for a mid year date with hopes to resume later. The move affects workers and may extend into a tenure pause while some employees seek work abroad or in other regions. In Warsaw Indiana, a grand jury indicted Scott of North Webster for allegedly tampering with a court matter at Justice's Court.
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Alleged Burglary Trials Conclude as Land Firm Faces Large Judgments
In circuit court on Thursday morning Keenan and Brent faced burglary charges for breaking into the City Meat Market and seizing cash. Brent’s case framed with Keenan’s acquittal after jurors heard the indictment. Separately, a judgment favored Farmers Bank against Chesterfield Heights Corporation for 5 187.60, and another against the same firm for 10 416.07.
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Brown Love
Oircuit
Matthew Brent
William Jacob
Olile Mosley
Jurney Keenan
Farmers Bank
Chesterfield Heights Corporation
Bankruptcy filing shadows brokers MacMullen and Bivans
Involuntary petition in bankruptcy filed against George W. MacMullen and Sanford B. Bivans doing business as George W. MacMullen & Co stock brokers. Liabilities total about 1.5 million dollars with assets roughly 260 thousand dollars less than the liabilities.
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Pittsburg
George W. MacMullen
Sanford B. Bivans
George W. MacMullen & Ca
Appeal Dismissed In Methodist Church Dispute
Baltimore May 28 Rev George A Cooke’s appeal against a bishop’s ruling in the matter of charges against Chancellor Day was dismissed today by the Judiciary committee of the General Methodist Episcopal conference. Cooke charged Day with speaking disrespectfully of President Roosevelt.
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Wade French Wins at Pad 5 Gambling Raid Report
Gambling places in the region were raided last night by officers acting on Governor Hatley and Attorney General Bingham orders. A warning came from Indianapolis and the raids found no paraphernalia. Wade French won the PAD 5 event amidst the incidents.
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Indianapolla
Bryan sentiment divides West Virginia Democrats in 1904 nominating fight
May 28. Col Tom Davis of Keyser recalls strong Bryan sentiment in West Virginia yet says he opposes Bryan personally. He argues the party needs a candidate who can win New York, suggests Judge Gray as a stronger choice who could garner the labor vote. He notes Governor Dawson as a possible strong option, while acknowledging multiple candidates.
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Graggell Chemist Inspects Starkeburg Zinc Works
After a county court complaint over smoke quality at Starkeburg Zinc Works in Northview, the session adjourned as witnesses testified. The court arranged for Dr. Charles W. Hallerman to visit Grasseli Chemical and request a chemist to assess the plant and propose a remedy. The court recessed until Saturday.
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Doctor O B Davis Charged with Interfering with Officer
A warrant was served on Doctor O B Davis of Wyatt charging interference with a police officer during an arrest at Wyatt Saint Sunday. He is ordered to appear before Magistrate G I Gurdon in this city Friday evening for a hearing. The charge stems from an alleged interference with Constable B W Harber during the arrest of six men at Wyatt Saint Sunday on a dynamiting charge.
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Life Revealed at Baptism in Prides Chapel
George T. Smith of Prides Chapel A M E Church baptized Frank Johnson the Negro in the county jail. Johnson, condemned, was saved in faith as the court finalizes the case. Rev J E Scott assisted and Johnson contributed a written confession. In Russia, Peter the Great falls on rocks near Reval.
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Mines Busy as Regional Industry Resumes Operations
The Clarksurg Fuel and Fairmont Coal companies lead a general return to business across the region. Burn crews are stationed in focal yards and coal carrying divisions report steady activity weighing loads since the night of January 6.
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Fire destroys business houses in Hillsboro
Fire swept through several business houses in Hillsboro on May 24 causing major damage. Halph W. Young of Snjem was detained on bond set at 25 000 as authorities investigated the blaze.
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Democrats Battle for State Delegate Control in Wheeling
Special to The Daily Telegraph Wheeling May 23 A wrangling contest for control of the Democratic state delegate convention ended with a decision at Virginia Theatre after a two hour 40 minute adjournment to allow committees to report John J Cornwell of Romney named temporary chairman The fight pitted W E Chilton of Charleston against John McGraw of Grafton For Denver convention delegates both factions claim dominance over district selections and the final composition remains unsettled The preliminary ticket lists Chilton Clyde B Johnson Chas W Oxenton George L Newell A J Wilkinson and McGraw J J Cornwell Lawrence Reymann George L Neal with no fourth delegate yet chosen but likely Wilkerson as the McGraw slate gains support
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Hampahing County
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Almans
Chilton
Clyde B. Johnson
St. Marys
Chasler W. Oxenton
Whitaling
George 1 Neal
Muntington
Dalpe
Wilkinnop
Davis Leads Trout Party From Gauley River Catch
William R. Davis returned from the Gauley river where he and others including Judge McWhorter of Mannington spent several days. They claimed to have caught 1 400 trout and Davis boasted a brook trout of 28 1 2 inches. they hooked many more of similar size. The party also saw deer and eight bears.
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Gauley River
Judge McWhorter
Mannington
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Kearzoe
Probe Committee Seeks Voucher Validation in Ohio
In Columbus on May 28 the Supreme Court was asked by the cinema probe committee to file a petition in mandamus to compel State Auditor Jaubert to honor a voucher for the committee and thus validate its expenditure.
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Ankle Break on College Campus Reported
Davie Mir Auda fell on the Ra em college campus yesterday and woke an ankle. He bi danghine at Writers Raii of Grindville. Was 10 Rake am metive port in the eats. mencemest exerciets of the coliuey.
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