Southern Education Association meets in Charlotte
The Southern Education Association plans a major gathering in Charlotte with topics on educational ideals for the New South and Old South, rural development, public schools, literacy, teacher training, and higher education. The event highlights exhibits from universities and normal schools and infrastructure support from railroads and hotels. Madriz’s envoy to Nicaragua arrives, hailed as a presidential candidate, pledging to unite regions and end sectionalism.
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Aloe
N. C. Inl
Southern Educa 1 Association
Educa 1
Arm
National Edgnal Association
New South
South
Educa
College
Edon
Ing Southern
Kinarten
Charlotte
Cotton spinners meet in Charlotte for yarn price talks
Special report from Charlotte North Carolina notes a meeting Tuesday January 4 of all southern cotton spinners and northern commission houses to discuss conditions in the yarn trade with the aim of securing a better yarn price.
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Harlotte
N. C
Charlotte
Purof
Superintendent and Guard Indicted in Atlanta Case
A grand jury indicted Superintendent D. M. Vining and Guard Corner after a rigid inspection of conditions in the city. The report described inhuman, incredible horrors, including torture machines and stench, seen in the men’s and women’s quarters.
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Tlanta
D. M. Vining
Paid Homage to Leopold Lays In State At Palace
The body of Sag Leopold lay in state in the royal palace Sunday as thousands waited their turn to file before the catafalque and pay homage to the late sovereign. In the presence of Prince Alvert and court dignitaries, the coffin was borne to the mortuary chamber while priests chanted the Miserere and a quiet procession moved with bowed heads, the rosary for the dead.
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Leopold
Sruasels
Sag
Standard Oil Appeals Dissolution Ruling in St Louis Case
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and its subsidiaries plus seven individuals file an appeal against a government victory in a dissolution suit. The case centers on the breakup of the Standard Oil trust and questions of corporate accountability and antitrust remedies in a St Louis area proceeding.
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Standard Oil
St. Louis
Standard Oil Company of New Terway
Sevenddviduals
Central American protest over U S Nicaragua policy in Mexico
Central American delegates in Mexico denounce U S intervention in Nicaragua and demand non interference. They accuse Washington of provoking conflict and call for mediation and indemnity, urging loyalty to five republics and warning against American dominance.
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Mexico
United Now
Nicaragua
Taft
United States
Centralica
Republic of Nicaragua
Zouk
Iemragua
Central America
Quiet Day in the House as Message Moves to Committees
Washington special reports the House of Representatives refers and distributes the President's annual message to its committees. Rep Richardson urges a liberal waterway policy for the Mississippi and tributaries. Rep McDermott of Illinois speaks briefly in general debate supporting free wood pulp. The House adjourns for holidays and set to reconvene January 4.
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House
Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
Richardson
Mississippi River
Representative McDermott
Illinois
Labor Union Declares Open Shop Battle Against Steel Trust
A two day conference led by Samuel Gompers ends with a formal war against the United States Steel corporation over the open shop policy. Labor leaders send the resolution to President Taft and Congress, with governors to receive copies, as unions in the US and Canada prepare for ongoing action. Also, a committee is proposed to study a semi centennial Emancipation celebration in 1915, led by Rep E L Taylor Jr and Rep W A Rodenburg.
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Fighting Steel Trust
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Canada
Steel Corporation
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Taft
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Washington
Congress
E. L. Taylor, Jr
Ohio
William A. Rodenburg
Illinois
Committee On Industrial Arts and Expositions
Education For the Farmers Washington Special
A January campaign led by Dr. H A Knapp of the Department of Agriculture will tour the South to discuss farm methods and state policies. The trip aims to promote agricultural prosperity and is arranged at the suggestion of the Southern Railway.
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Washington
8. A. Knapp
Department of Agriculture
South
Southern Railway
Wright Brothers Seek Injunction in Buffalo Lawsuit
In Buffalo New York on Tuesday three famed aviators the Wright brothers and Glenn H Curtiss faced off in a legal action. The suit involves claims related to patent rights and aviation technology amid a bitter dispute over invention and profits.
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Wright Brothers Ack
Buffalo
N. Y
Wright Bros
Glenn H. Curtiss
Wrights
King Leopold II Dies After Short Illness
News from Brussels reports King Leopold II died at 2 35 am Friday after a sudden decline. Dismissal of projects and remote compassion mark the death as Belgium mourns. Parliament adjourns, flags at half mast, and Albert prepares to assume succession after the funeral.
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Brussels
Leopold
Thiriar
Kingdom of
Belgium
Leopold II
Albert
Senate
Congo Independent
Columbia Gets Seminary Site Move Proposed
Salisbury North Carolina reports the United Synod of the South fixed Columbia District of Columbia as the relocation site for the Theological Seminary of the Southern Evangelical Luther church from Mount Pleasant near Charleston. Offers included Columbia 17722 dollars for two sites Salisbury 14350 dollars and sites Charlotte 8000 dollars and sites. Charlotte offered the most sites but at higher valuations. Salisbury presented two attractive sites including an 16 acre parcel with clay and city water. Columbia offered two sites described in a letter.
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Salisbury
N. C
Theological Seminary
Southern Evangelical Luther Church
United Synod of the South
Columbia
D. C
Mt. Pleasant
Charleston
Charlotte
Fire in Empire Store building kills Salisbury firefighter
A second floor blaze at Empire Store Co. in Salisbury Friday night caused about 60,000 in damage. Fireman R. H. Pender died and E. E. Keeter was in critical condition with possible fatal injuries. By Saturday Keeter was not expected to survive. The fire alarm briefly alarmed Empire hotel guests who were evacuated as flames spread.
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Salisbury
Empire Store Company
R. H. Pender
E. E. Keeter
Whitehead Stokes Sanatorium
Mr. Keeter
Empire Hotel
Wood to Become Army Chief of Staff in Department of the East Command
Major General Leonard Wood, newly in command of the Department of the East in Washington, will be the next chief of staff of the army. Secretary Dickinson announced the appointment Wednesday to succeed General J Franklin Bell whose term ends next spring.
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Wood
Washington, D.C
Leonard Wood
Department of the East
Army
Dickinson
J. Franklin Bell
General Staff
Two Killed and One Fatally Injured in Railroad Wreck
In Harris City Ga a Central of Georgia north bound passenger train struck the combination second class baggage and mail car of Macon & Birmingham train No 42 east bound. The crash occurred at the crossing due to a frosted track. Special trains were killed, one fatally injured and seven more or less seriously hurt.
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Macon
Central of Georgia
Harris City
Macon & Birmingham Road
Buffalo Sailings Prompted by Consulate Telegram
The United States steamship Buffalo now at Panama with 700 marines on board is ordered to sail for Corinto. The action was taken Friday after a telegram from the U S consulate at Managua stated a lamed theme had landed and called for assistance.
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Buffalo
Corinto
Washington
United States
Panama
Onca
Ana Gua
Iasch
Song From the Scripture by The Bentstown Bard
A compact literary piece from the Baltimore Sun recounts the Christmas story praising a humble birth and life. The poem contrasts earthly power with divine grace, celebrating Jesus as the brother of the brotherless and a symbol of love and sacrifice.
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Bentstown
Baltimore Sun
Zelaya Resigns as Nicaragua President Amid Revolt
Jose Santos Zelaya has resigned the presidency of Nicaragua placing his letter with Congress. Public unrest rose as revolutionaries threatened and U S warships anchored in Nicaraguan ports. Managua endured days of seething tension and palace gates faced renewed revolt.
Record of Cotton Ginned Totals to December 13 1909
The National Ginners Association report shows 9,429,000 bales ginned by December 13, 1909. State totals include Georgia 1,778,000, Texas 2,271,000, Alabama 994,000, Arkansas 652,000, North Carolina 596,000, South Carolina 1,074,000, Tennessee 221,000, Mississippi 521,000, Louisiana 246,000, Florida 58,000, Missouri 0, and others to reach the total.
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Memphis
Renn
National Ginners’ Association
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississi Mis
Tennessee
Texas
Total
Central National Bank Bill Introduced in House
A bill to establish a central national bank of America in Washington D C proposes a capital of one hundred million dollars. The United Treasury would subscribe three-fifths via fifty year gold bonds, while two-fifths would be offered to national banks across the country.
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Central National Bank of America
Washington D. C
Representative Fornes
New York
United Treasury
Wight Riders Reported to Be Active in Georgia
Alleged night riders terrorize a Georgia community with burning of nine dwellings and threatening letters. Governor Brown received two telegraphic dispatches about the activity as insurgent leaders including Representative Lovering of Massachusetts are cited. The Willard Hotel gathering condemns a building architect's name display as a professional ethics violation.
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Wight
Georgia
Brown
Tellis
Acken Institute of Architects
Willard Hotel
News Briefs Reflect Early 20th Century Tides of Change
Steamer Gov Ames foundering off Wimble Shoals north of Hatteras resulted in the loss of captain, wife, and eleven crew. Indictments involve Sheldon over a large Atlanta fire insurance shortage. Zelaya resigns amid riots. Arbuckle scandal payouts emerge. Brokaw divorce heats up over $60,000 alimony. August W Loose and Dunkle admit fabrications tied to Captain Cook’s polar claims. A Japanese mine disaster claims 762 lives, 4755 workers produce 44,000 tons monthly. Secretary Dickinson to inspect Santo Domingo and Puerto Rico amid revolutions. Coney Island summer visits approach 7–8 million people and $40 million spend. Women in Colony Club aid striking shirtwaist workers. Brownsville court hearings on regimental reentry under the Foraker Act. Kitchin bill aims to curb corporate appeals from state to federal courts. Leopold dies in Brussels. National Geographic honors Peary for polar discovery, Bartlett praised for Arctic voyage. East St Louis grain loss hits $100,000 in fire. Zelaya’s nephew faces love trouble in New York. Juliette Hero sues Zelaya for $10000 breach of promise. Severe storm disrupts NY, PA, Great Lakes with wires down. Three sisters jailed in NYC for Ocey Snead murder. Senate backs judge Horace fedearl court seat. debate over age persists. Passenger train No. 11 wreck near Reedy Fork. likely broken rail, 30 injured. Cincinnati fire incident ends with kerosene lamp blaze.
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New York
Brunswick
Wimble Shoals
Hatteras
N. C
Sheldon
Atlanta
Phenix Fire Insurance , Company
Brooklyn
N. Y
Zelaya
Nicaragua
New York Custom House
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Brokaw
Capt
August W. Loose
Dunkle
Capt. Cook
North Pole
Loose
Japan
Dickinson
Santo Domingo
Porto Rico
Coney Island
United States
Louisiana
Alaska
Colony Club
Madison Avenue
Brownsville
Kitchin
North Carolina
House
Toppela
Heving Leopold
Soverign
Belgium
Brussels
National Geographic Society
Washington City
Peary
Bartlett
Artic Regions
East St. Louis
Tfl
Juliette Hero
Pennsylvania
Great Lakes
Ocey Snead
Senate
Horace Fed
Supreme Court
Lorton
Assenger
Reedy Fork
Greenaboro
Cincinnati
Congress Debates Spending Bills and Philippine Question
Dissonant debates rise over appropriations for district expenses and the Cun Ningh am coal cases. Lawmakers push for investigation into the General Land Office while Rep Burgess proposes ceding sovereignty over the Philippines with a joint treaty talk. Diplomas awarded to four youths under 18 for agricultural excellence as part of farm program. The white slave traffic bill prompts state rights tensions. Mann bill faces Democratic obstruction. Pee Dee river funding ends per engineer Marshal, while Foreign Relations avoided Nicaragua action. Richardson urges fifty million for Mississippi River works. Bliss acquitted in Tarndee case. Taft attends Jeanes fund meeting aiding rural Black schools. interior department ship controversy mentioned.
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House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Mann
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