Riot at Winnsboro Ends In Sheriff Slain Amid Mob
In Winnsboro South Carolina a mob of about 100 armed men attacked officers trying to guard a Negro, Smith, charged with assault. Sheriff A D Hood and a deputy died from wounds as bullets riddled Smiths body. Eiisenhauer also killed and five officers wounded. A special train moved the wounded to Columbia while Adjutant General Moore hurried to restore order with militia.
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Winnsboro
State Penitentiary
Columbia
Hood
Smith Finder
Manning
Moore
Henderson appoints Samford to national peace league
Governor Henderson names W. H. Samford of Montgomery as Alabama's representative in the National League of Peace meeting in Philadelphia. Samford accepts and will attend, joining a group of leading American peace advocates. John H. Wallace Jr., Alabama game and fish commissioner, tells legislators about $40 telegraph charges aimed at defeating a bill to abolish his department, defending the expenses as protecting birds and wildlife.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
W. H. Samford
Alabama
National League of Peace
Philadelphia
Samford
America
John H. Walace, Jr
Legislative Investigating Committee
Wallace
Department of Game and Fish
Men Without a Stomach Learn to Eat in Baltimore
Meyer Caplan of Newberry South Carolina at a Baltimore hospital learns to eat with only two inches of stomach remaining. Under a nurse’s guidance he must stand and take a spoonful at a time, with meals taking about two hours. surgeons believe he has many years of usefulness ahead.
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Baltimore
Meyer Caplan
Newberry
S. C
Complete Mutualization of Equitable Life Plan Outlined
New York June reports that General T Coleman DuPont plans mutualization of the Equitable Assurance Society. He has acquired the majority stock from Hugh McAtamney and says policy holders will soon be offered a two or three year option on the stock. He reportedly paid his price plus interest.
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New York
Equitable Assurance Society
General T. Coleman DuPont
General DuPont
Hugh McAtamney
Destitute woman found in Bienville Square returned home
Mrs. H. G. McLaney of Geneva Alabama was found in destitute condition in Bienville Square on Sunday morning. Police escorted her to the station and secured money to send her back to her home. She said she became broke after reaching the city.
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H. G. McLaney
Geneva
Ala
Bienville Square
Governor Slaton resumes hearing on Frank petition
The June 14 session in Atlanta reopened as Governor Slaton resumed consideration of Leo M. Frank's plea for clemency. Solicitor Dorsey argued against commutation, aiming to minimize Conley testimony and bolster Frank's guilt. Dorsey attacked Frank's trial record and statements, contending Frank had a fair trial and that the judge found him guilty. The article notes continued discussion on the record and potential for a new trial, with more proceedings expected.
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Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Slaton
Dorsey
Frank
James Conley
Mary Phagan
Conley
Venizelos Party Wins in Election in Athens
A Paris Havas dispatch reports the Venizelos party won in Athens and across the kingdom. King Constantine’s health delays a ministry change, with parliament session possibly postponed for forty days and Venizelos projected to hold a majority with over 200 seats.
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Paris
Havas
Athens
M. Venizelos
Constantine
Exchange Telegraph Company
Baltimore man held for forged $10 hotel check
Detectives Harris and Newbern arrested Fred Miller of Baltimore on charges of attempting to pass a forged $10 check on the Southern hotel proprietor. The signature of W B Delchamps is said to be a forgery. Miller claimed familiarity with Delchamps, but after arrest he was misidentified as “Mr. Smith.” Police probe suggests Miller may be wanted elsewhere.
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Harris and Newbern
Fred Miller
Baltimore
Southern Hotel
W. B. Delchamps
First National Bank
Delchamps
Miller
Smith
Rangers Kill Mexican Murderer Wound Four in Pistol Battle
In Brownsville Texas on June 14 a Mexican killed a fellow countryman on a ranch. Deputy sheriffs and two Texas officers tried to arrest the slayer. A general pistol battle followed. the fleeing Mexican was killed and four others wounded. The officers were unharmed.
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Rangers
Brownsville
Tex
Texas
West Virginia Ordered to Pay Virginia Debt Share
The Supreme Court ruled West Virginia owes Virginia 12,393,929 as its net share of the Virginia debt at partition and 38,178,000 in interest. The decision settles a long standing interstate debt dispute between the two states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Virginia
High Court
Washington
Supreme Court
Weather forecast page fragment shows upcoming storms
The fragment notes unsettled conditions tonight and Tuesday with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. It mentions southeasterly to southerly winds and partial clearing later.
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nLae
Remember Flag Day and President Urges Patriotism
President Wilson spoke at Flag Day exercises in Washington urging Americans to keep patriotism in their hearts every day not just on holidays. He avoided international questions and was cheered for praising American patriotism during the ceremonies on the treasury building south steps.
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Wilson
Washington
Treasury Building
Betsy Ross House hosts Flag Day observance with school children
In Philadelphia on June 14 the 138th anniversary of the Continental Congress flag adoption was marked at the Betsy Ross house where the first flag was made. Independence Hall featured Flag Day ceremonies as Louisiana’s state flag, a gift of the Louisiana Historical Society, was raised to honor 50 years since the Civil War’s end.
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Philadelphia
Continental Congress
Betsy Ross House
Independence
Debtor Fatally Wounded in Knife Attack Over Debt
Deputy Sheriff Charles Brannan reports Eugene Clayton stabbed John Turner over a debt on Friday night, then fled. Turner, who refused to pay, was warned that he would die. Dr. Means Blewitt says a quarter inch more and Turner would have died.
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Charles Brannan
Georgetown
Eugene Clayton
John Turner
Turner
Clayton
Means Blewitt
Citronelle
Mar
Haitian Government Forces Victorious in Several Engagements
CAPE HAITIEN Haiti June 14 Government troops have occupied the villages of Milot and Sainte Suzanne and the forces at Grande Riviere have been driven back to La Combe Fighting continues near Cape Haitien and reports say the gunboat Lord Alexis bombarded the rebels at Fort Picolet These are among the first days of the revolution led by Dr Bobo against President Guillaume No definite results are yet in sight.
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Cape Haitien
Haiti
Milot
Sainte Suzanne
Grande Riverie
Lacombe
Alexis
Fort Picolet
Bobo
Guillaume
Danish Schooner Sunk by Submarine After Men Are Placed
British dispatch reports two Danish schooners Katrine and Cocos Merstal halted by a submarine. The crew of the Cocos Merstal were transferred to the Katrine and the Katrine was set afire. Katrine later reached the Firth of Forth in Scotland.
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London
Firth of Forth
Scotland
Committees Named for Churchmen Picnic in Mobile
The Mobile Federation of Churches formed picnic sub committees for Thursday at Point Clear. Steamers depart at 9:30 a.m. Appointments include C. W. Moss on tickets F. W. Evans refreshment J. W. Glascow grad-hand M H W Walker basket J. R. Kemp basket J. K R Burgett amusements L. T. Dix advertising.
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Mobile Federation of Churches
Point Clear
C. W. Moss
F. W. Evans
J. W. Glascow
M H W. Walker
J. R. Kemp
J. KR. Burgett
L. T. Dix
Twenty sixth annual Travelers' Protective Association opened in Omaha
The twenty sixth annual convention opened in Omaha with nearly 600 delegates. Welcoming speakers included Governor J H Moorehead United States Senator Hitchcock Congressman C O Loebec and Mayor J C Dahlman.
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Omaha
Supreme Court
London
David Lloyd-George
Leonard Llewellyn
West
Armstrong, Whitworth and Company
Elemer Hantos
Columbus O
Ohio
August Dohme
Lockland
William Sparrowgrove
Zanesville
Ottawa
Shorncliffe
Bryan to Seek Prohibition Nomination in Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS June 14 William J Bryan plans to seek the Prohibition party nomination for president. If he joins the Prohibition ranks the contest will center in the Twin Cities as the national convention meets here next summer.
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Minneapolis
William J. Bryan
Prohibition
Philadelphia
Prohibition Party
Twin Cities
Officers Nominated for Turn Verein Society
At a Mobile Turn Verein meeting held Sunday evening officers were nominated for ballot at the annual meeting in July. Nominations include President Albert Miller, Vice President John P Hulderred, Secretary J A Brunnier, Treasurer Thomas Wilx, First Turnwaert S Konstanzer, Second Turnwaert Eugene Neukon, Trustees H Otto Nack, Conrad Kuehne, ee Konstanzer and Hermann Konstanzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Turn Verein Voerwaris
Charles Street
Albert Miller
John P. Hulderred
J. A. Brunnier
Thomas Wilx
Turnwaert
S. Konstanzer
Eugene Neukon
Rustees
H. Otto Nack
Conrad Kuehne
Ee Konstanzer
Hermann
Hopemount Torpedoed and Sunk by Submarine
The Hopemount was torpedoed and sunk west of Saint Ives Cornwall by a German submarine. The crew were saved after the attack. Saint Ives, a popular resort near Penzance, Cornwall, lies seven miles northeast of the town. The 331 foot vessel had just departed Newport on an Atlantic eastbound voyage from April 14 bound for St. Nazaire.
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London
Saint Ives
England
Cornwall
Penzance
Atlantic
Newport
St. Nare
Bryan Will Propose Means of Ending War
Former Secretary Bryan announced through friends that he will issue another statement tomorrow or Wednesday proposing a means of ending the war. The statement will address the war, its causes, and a way out, and will not discuss his resignation. It was described as his last statement for the present.
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Washington
Bryan
Bryans
Lynch mob kills Black man after alleged assault in Georgia
In Toccoa Georgia a mob of more than 100 armed men removed Sam Stephens a Hall county Black man from Stephens county jail and killed him near a tree after he was said to have attacked a farmer's 16 year old daughter who was later found alive. He was captured at Madison South Carolina and identified by a girl before the mob's actions.
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Toccoa
Sam Stephens
Hall County
Stephens County
Madison
Torcoa
Suspicious Crew Found Aboard Mexican Vessel Yalcon
Inspector J K Worden boarded the Mexican double end schooner Yalcon at Mobile Sunday and found fourteen men who appeared to be crew but may not intend to depart. Inspectors Brownlow and Worden discovered two men listed as doctors one as an interpreter and two with no employment. The voyage from Progreso and Campeche Mexico carried a small sisal cargo and the men claimed to be bona fide seamen. The passengers sat in the after cabin smoking Turkish cigarettes and the vessel looked like luxury carrying wealthy refugees to the United States.
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J. K. Worden
Pect
Mobile
Trefilo Santos
Manuel de Anegunaga
David Casares
Domingo Hurtado
Julian Quintero
Jose T. L. Gutrenoz
Progreso
Mex
Campeche
United States
Inspector Brownlow
Summer School Opens at Barton Academy Under Murphy
Forty teachers and many students attended the opening of Barton Academy's six week summer school directed by Superintendent Murphy. The program trains new teachers and instructs delinquent pupils, using the Yerby school building as the venue.
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Barton Academy
8. 8. Murphy
Yerby
Boy dies while swimming at Dog River rope accident
Robert Meyers aged 19 creole was taught to swim during a Sunday picnic on Dog River banks. A rope around his waist broke while he swam in deep water and he drowned before witnesses, with grappling hooks recovering the body later. The coroner viewed the case and the body was turned to an undertaker for burial.
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Robert Meyers
Dog River
Jack Lee Acquitted Of Disorderly Charge
Deputy sheriff Jack Lee, fined previously on a disorderly conduct charge and who appealed, was found not guilty by a city court jury after a brief deliberation. The case arose from actions preferred by Mrs. J. B. Farrell.
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Jack Lee
Farrell
Nation discusses defense at Security League meeting
A diverse group including soldiers sailors statesmen clergymen and labor leaders gathered in New York to debate military needs at a National Security League peace and preparedness conference. An exhibit displays war machinery while speakers led calls for conscription if war comes and for a strong national defense.
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New York
National Security League
League
Hotel Astor
William A. Prendergast
Col. Chas
E. Lydecker
George Thamn
Hudson Maxim
John H. Dunn
Alton B. Parker
Carnegie Hall
Lyman Abbott
Henry L. Stimson
Jacob McG. Dickinson
Navy
Charles J. Bonaparte
National Defense
May Cotton Use Figures Released by Census Bureau
Cotton used in May totaled 495,667 bales, excluding linters, up from 466,744 a year ago. For the ten months ending May 31, use reached 4,585,622 bales, with on hand in manufacturing at 1,798,965 and in independent warehouses at 2,441,183. Exports in May rose to 606,090 bales. imports were 46,172 bales. Linters used totaled 43,844 bales in May, with ten months at 296,342, and linters exported 18,708 bales. Spindles arrived May 31 at 111,137.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Supreme Court rules Webb Kenyon law not applicable in Express Co case
The Supreme Court today disposed of the Kentucky Webb Kenyon liquor case without ruling on constitutionality. It accepted the Kentucky Court of Appeals finding that the Webb Kenyon law did not apply, reversing the Adams Express Company conviction for bringing liquor into a dry territory for personal use from Tennessee to Kentucky.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Kentucky
Webb-Kenyon
Adams Express Company
Tennessee
Day
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Express Company
Conviction Not Reviewed in National Cash Register Case
The Supreme Court today declined to review the Sixth Circuit's setting aside of the Sherman Antitrust Law convictions of National Cash Register Company officials. The decision leaves the appellate ruling in place and the convictions stand.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Sixth United States Circuit Court of Appeals
National Cash Register Company
Typhus in Serbia Under Control Americans Gave Life
Dr R M Kirby Smith of Sewanee Tennessee in charge of Red Cross relief work at Belgrade Serbia arrived on the Campania. He said the typhus epidemic is virtually under control but has cost the lives of two American physicians and several nurses.
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Boston
R. M. Kirby- Smith
Sewanee, Tenn
Red Cross
Belgrade
Serbia
Campania
Argument over liquor sale sparks fight arrests
Captain John Smith of the day steamer Beaver and Prof. B. B. Baker of Daphne Normal School were arrested about 1 PM Monday for disorderly conduct after a fight at police headquarters. Traffic Officer J. H. Davis made the arrest. both men posted bond.
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John Smith
Beaver
B. B. Baker
Daphne Normal School
J. H. Davis
Baker
French and British Troops Advance on Isonzo Front
Reports from LIGANO and Trieste say eastern army forces push toward Monfalcone and Huscesine with aims on Gulf of Trieste. British ship Arndale sunk by mine in White Sea. Berlin notes Russian positions held. Paris and Rome relay Greek Venizelos gains as Greece contemplates war alignment.
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Ligano
Switzerlandia
Paris
Lower Isonzo
Monfalcone
Gulf of Trieste
Trieste
Huscesine
Gulf
London
Arndale
Tone
White Sea
Berlin
Fedth
Rome
Triest
Merce
Dniester
Radia
Poland
Noarzasnyss
Baltic
Het
M. Venexelos
Greece
County Board Backs Jackson Highway Project
Capt John Craft president of the Alabama Good Roads Association addressed the county board of revenue, al cond commission, and ag ocal meeting Monday, urging state wide construction from Mobile to Selma and Birmingham. He outlined the road’s benefit and small funding needs, and the board pledged cooperation to push the project toward becoming a premier state highway.
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John Craft
Alabama Good Roads Association
Board of Revenue
al Cond Commission
Jackson Wiganee
CA Craft
Mobile
Selma
Birmsingham
Tennessee
Mobile County
T. H. Tyson
Thomas Mt
Mobil
Capt. Craft
Porter Death News in Montgomery Aides Porter Aide
Dunlap Porter aged 58 former adjutant general of Tennessee from 1874 to 1878 and eldest son of the late Governor J D Porter of Tennessee died in Montgomery from apoplexy He was twenty years counsel for the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railroad His home was Nashville A body shipped to Paris Texas for interment
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Montgomery
Dunlap Porter
Tennessee
J D. Porter
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railroad
Nashville
Paris
Lost and Found Fragments From Local Notices
A series of brief lost items listed from a small Catholic shrine to an enamelled gold brooch with daisies and a ladies’ hat accessory. Several notices request owners to claim items by visiting specified local addresses and officials.
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Roe Park
Claiborne Street
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