Barber Fight Sparks in Wesson Shop
In Wesson Mississippi on July 5 a barber, Flannagan Case, attacked Denver Mulican with a knife after accusing printer Manier and editor W W Robertson of malice in Enterprise columns. Mayor Thompson deputized Jim Day to arrest Case, triggering a melee as bystanders joined and overpowered Case.
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Wesson
Miss
Flannagan Case
Manier
W. W. Robertson
Enterprise
Robertson
Case
Denver Mulican
Thompson
Jim Day
Jim Ferguson
Trousered Women Triumph in Drexel-Bidd's Home Ball Game
In Philadelphia on July 5, an all women team wearing trousers defeated a men’s team in hobble skirts and corsets, 12 to 5, drawing over 1,000 spectators. Edith Brown pitched for the women while Mrs. Anna Shraney caught, exciting the crowd with base running.
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Edith Brown
Anna’Shraney
Wilson Contempt Case Highlights Labor Tensions
The New York American reports Secretary of Labor Wilson facing contempt and arrest tied to the Cumberland coal strike. It details court actions from May 1894 in Alleghany and Cumberland, his acquittal, and accusations of conspiracies with Georges Creek miners.
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Wilson
Allegheny Mines
Cumberlane
Ron
Allghany County
Maryland
Hoffman and Boyd
Georges Creek
Lansconing
Piedmont
Cumberland
Injunction Sought Against Husband in Georgia Custody Case
Mrs. Maggie R. Collins petitions Macon superior court for an injunction to keep R. E. Collins from visiting their home or interfering with their 3 year old daughter. She alleges two and a half years without work and only 15 dollars contributed in six months, plus threats after a dispute over a setback game. The filing includes a divorce suit and child custody.
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Macon
Maggie R. Collins
Superior Court
R. E. Collins
Collins
Parole Planned for Julian Hawthorne
Julian Hawthorne son of the author faces parole from Atlanta federal prison where a year and a day sentence for using the mails to sell a fraudulent mining stock was imposed. A parole hearing occurred but action awaits a July 24 determination with favorable terms likely if he abides by conditions.
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Intertational News Service
Washington
Julian Hawthorne
Atlanta
Parole Board
Hawthorne
Lamar Star in Lobby Probe Friend of Mobile
David Lamar, linked to senate lobby investigations, once saved Mobile city funds totaling 38344.45 over five years through a lighting contract. His bluff bid for street lighting and ties to real estate schemes, a Battle House purchase, and a Chicago inquiry colored his notoriety. He left Mobile unpaid at the Battle House and later befriended J Howard Wilson during early electric streetcar efforts.
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David Lamar
Senate Committee
Mobile
Battle House
Alabama Gas, Electric Light and Power Company
Lamar
S. S. Rubira
Progress Electric Light and Motor Company
Mobile Daily News
O. Battle House
W. W. Lamar
Chicago
R. G. Dun & Co
Siegfried Steiner
Birmingham
Wilson
J. Howard
Thatie House
Mr. Wilson
Atlanta
New York
Rockefeller Visits Mrs Beecher on Chagrin Falls Farm
In Cleveland area, John D. Rockefeller visited 84 year old Mrs. M. A. Beecher at her farm near Chagrin Falls. They sat under a shade tree, exchanged greetings, shared water, and viewed her sweet peas while reminiscing about old times.
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Cleveland
Ohio
John Rockefeller
John
M. A. Beecher
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Mrs. Beecher
Chagrin Falls
Mary
Laura
Interest in West to Gulf highway grows with Denver talks
In Memphis on July 1, President L. Williams and Secretary A. W. Read returned from a log tour along the Colorado to the Gulf route from the Tex line to Raton New Mexico. Mexico and Colorado offer financial aid to publish and distribute the log book and keep roads in proper condition. The Denver Chamber of Commerce invited further talks on advertising the line and pledged enthusiastic support for a Galveston to Denver through route.
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Denver Chamber of Commerce
Denver
Galveston
Policeman George Kiersted Found Dead on Rockaway Beach
The body of 42 year old mounted policeman George B. Kiersted, assigned to the Rockaway station for four years, was found on the beach near Neponsit. He left his post for Neponsit by car, said he would walk to his cottage, and was later discovered by Edward and Howard Rafferty.
Twelve Year Old Confesses to Postoffice Robberies
A 12 year old Negro boy Ernest Hill was arrested in New Orleans for post office robberies in Thibodaux. Deputy Marshal Kinler says the boy confessed to stealing a pair of glasses and a gold bracelet from a mailbox. He fled eighteen miles to avoid capture after triggering a dummy package alarm. He is to plead guilty at the federal court hearing and faces grand jury action.
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New Orleans
Thibodaux
Ernest Hill
United States
Maria KM. Kinler
Jact
R. E. Foster
Grand Jury
U. District Attorney
Louis Burs
Bulls Expected In Wheat On Monday Amid Market Jitters
International news from Chicago reports forecasts of a bull move in spring wheat after losses in the spring wheat belt. Traders note improved export room and lower cash prices in Chicago while bears worry over potential price recessions without new buying. Ongoing interest in corn and oats supports demand, despite cautious sentiment.
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International News Barge
Chicago
South Dakota
Atlantic
Gulf Ports
Bank reserve excess shrinks to nineteen million
New York banks and trust companies report a reserve of 19,956,200 above legal requirements for the week, down 15,216,050 from last week. Prime mercantile paper stands at 6 percent. Sterling exchange strengthens with bankers' bills at 4.87.05 for day bills and 4.83 1-4 for demand. Commercial bills 4.823-4. Bar silver 58 3-8, Mexican dollars 48c.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
London market falters on riots and Balkan tensions
Reports of rioting in Johannesburg dampened gold mine shares while Balkan stocks slid amid Near East uncertainties. UK equities sagged in sympathy but near end showed slight firming and the Rand strike was seen as short. US securities remained dull and closed nearly unchanged.
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London
Johannesburg
Stock Exchange
Balkan
Near East
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Sales Report
Liverpool notes limited demand with stable prices for mid and good middling grades. Sales reached 5 000 bales, 4 500 American and 500 for speculation and export, receipts 6 000 bales including 2 690 American. Futures closed quiet with several forward points listed.
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Liverpool
King of All Laxatives Promoted in Buffalo Ad
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York proclaims Dr Kinkys New Life Pills the king of all laxatives. He says they bless his family and he always keeps a box at home. Get fast relief for constipation headaches indigestion and dyspepsia. Price 26 cents. Recommended by Van An.
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Aul Mathulka
Buffalo
van An
Turmoil in Cotton Trade and Balkans Tensions Echo in Markets
A cloud of protest over a cotton tax stirs growers manufacturers and traders as raw material pricing and futures markets face strain. In Europe the Balkans see renewed hostilities among Servians Bulgarians and Greeks while U S markets trade dull yet firm sentiment supportive of currency reform. The Owen Glass bill gains cautious banker support as independence day nears in finance.
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New York
New Orleans
Llyccpronl
Balkans
Gates Denies Fatal Family Row In New York Visit
International News Service reports Charles Gates, son of the late J. W. Gates, arriving in New York from Minneapolis. He denies a cafe altercation with Frank Hopwood, asserts the handshake tale is an absolute lie, and says he intends to attend a directors meeting then return home. He also remarks on money and travel pace.
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International News Service
New York
Charles G. Gates
J. W. Gates
Minneapolis
Frank Hopwood
Gates
Mr. Gates
Leave for Vacation Spouse Hermann Depart Mobile
Mr and Mrs J L Hermann left Mobile Saturday for a long vacation. They plan to stay for months and will travel together to enjoy a restful break away from home.
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J. L. Hermann
Mobile
Mer
Cotton States League Results Peek Pentacolla Clarksdale
In the Cotton States League Pentacolla defeated Clarksdale 1 to 0 while Columbus beat Jackson 2 to 4 and Meridian won 0 to 2. Kelman pitched for Columbus in a decisive win.
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Pentacolla
Clarksdale
Kelman
Columbus
Jackson
Meridian
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Dave S. Bauer
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