Daring Bank Robbery Shocks New Orleans Readers
A lone bandit looted Bayou State Security Bank of 100000 in currency at the president Andrew Galbraith’s private office. He forced a personal check written for the amount, then demanded 1000 in small bills and departed with the rest in large notes, vanishing into the street. The heist left no clues and the city laments the audacious daylight robbery.
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New Orleans
Bayou State Security Bank
Andrew Galbraith
Galbraith
Francis Lynde
Bryan on Prack in Peace Mission USA poised for grand role
Washington dispatch reports former Secretary Bryan outlines a pivotal peace making opportunity for the United States. He predicts a forthcoming international conference on peace and changes to international law as neutral nations, including the United States, face war's reach and economic strains.
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United States
Washington Dispatch
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Europe
Longest Day of the Year Described in Journal Note
The passage explains that next Monday marks the longest day of the year, with March 2 as a point where days and nights are equal. From then until June the days lengthen, then shorten until September 22 when lengths equal again, and December 22 has the shortest day. Current day length is about 165 hours.
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Pageland Journal
Anson Lawsuit Ends Damages Awarded in Malaria Claim
In Wadesboro on June 16 the case of W H Clark against Yadkin River Power Co over a pond near his lands concluded. A jury awarded $1,400 damages plus interest totaling $1,695 for land injury but denied health damages. The suit, argued with expert testimony on malaria, will go to the Supreme Court.
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Enterprise
Journal
Frank Krauss
Charlie Mellwaine
Monroe Journal
Jerre Laney
Union County
Wadesboro
W. H. Clark
Yadkin River Power Company
Plain If
Anson County
Gen
W. ©. Gorgas
United States Public Health Service
H.R. Carter
Panama
Havana
J. A. le Prince
United States
W. 8. Rankin
State Board of Health
de J. T. J. Bittle
Greensboro
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Supreme Court
Cotton Crop In Good Condition In Early June Bulletin
The National Weather and Crop Bulletin reports a good week for cotton with moderately warm weather and local showers meeting needs. Growth is favorable across the South, with bolls forming in many districts though cultivation delays have left some fields grassy. Bishop Kilgo has become a citizen of Charlotte.
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Department of Agriculture
South
Frank's Fate in Governor's Hands Georgia Dispatch June 16
Leo M Frank's fate rests with Governor Slaton after today’s commutation appeal hearing. Attorney William M. Howard argued against the state’s witnesses, challenging Conley’s testimony and the record of Mary Phagan’s whereabouts. The governor will decide soon, with a Friday or Saturday expectation.
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William M. Howard
Frank
Howard
Dorsey
Jim Conley
Conley
Leo Frank
Retreat From Galician Front Continues Claim Strategy
London dispatch reports another 24 hours of fighting as Austro German forces push toward Lemberg. Russian retreat toward Tarnogrod may divert German effort from Lemberg, with observers predicting a decisive battle near Grodek and noting Britain praises Grand Duke Nicholas shifting fronts to test German strength.
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Berlin
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Galicia
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Dniester
Niemerow
Jawarow
Marne
Governor Jarvis Dies After Long Public Service
Thomas Jordan Jarvis former Governor of North Carolina and minister to Brazil died at his home aged 79 after years of public service. He led the state as governor from 1879 to 1885, served as senator for a year, and devoted his later years to education including East Carolina Teachers Training School. Funeral set for Sunday.
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Brazil
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Eliabeth Jarvis
Randolph Macon College
Army of the Confederacy
Mary Woodson
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Senate
East Carolina
Jarvis
Rumors of an Early War Peace Talks Reach Washington
Washington buzzes with rumors of possible early peace negotiations in Europe. Observers cite Germany’s strong position, Allied advances toward Constantinople, a Venizelos victory in Greece, moderated German press on Lusitania, a Holland royal adviser’s envoy to Washington, and rising domestic weariness at war costs as factors fueling optimism.
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