Full confession by Curtis Jett disclosed in Kentucky dispatch
The Courier Journal reports Curtis Jett’s confession authorized by his attorney detailing the killings of James B. Markham James Cockrill and the murder of Dr J B Cox during Breathitt feud era. Jett names conspirators and outlines events before during and after the murders. Ed Callahan and Albert Hargis arrested in Jackson on related murder charges.
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The
Courier
Cynthiana
Curtis Jett
Jett
James B. Markham
James Cockrill
J. B. Cox
Breathitt County
John Smith
John Abner
Cockrill
Robert Deaton
Abner
Smith
Largest Baltimore Wharf Fire Hits Essex and Barges
Baltimore reports a massive blaze at the Merchants and Miners Transportation Co wharf and the steamship Essex. Loss estimated at 1 million dollars with two crew members feared dead or to have jumped overboard. Three bodies recovered from the Essex wreck. two missing men and a fireman unaccounted for.
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Baltimore
Merchants’ & Miners’ Transportation Co
Essex
Clark Howell Named to Bryan Reception Committee
Hon. Clark Howell of Atlanta a Democratic national committeeman and gubernatorial candidate joins the New York Bryan reception panel to greet William Jennings Bryan on his World tour arrival in late August. Howell may miss meetings due to gubernatorial campaign duties.
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Clark Howell
Atlanta
Georgia
Bryan
Howell
Harvesting Machinery and Threshing Machines in Stock
In stock now are harvesting and threshing machines of all sizes. Choose from a range of models suitable for farms big and small. Durable construction, reliable performance, and competitive prices mark this offering.
Missing Young Men Safe After Savannah Search
Savannah reports Edwards and Solomons, two of five naval reserves youths, were found safe after a party boat was lost near Beach Hammock during a storm. Victor Wortham swam four miles for help, then returned with rescuers to recover others. Edwards and Solomons were not found at that time.
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Savannah
Edwards
Solomons
Beach Island
Victor Wortham
Tybee Island
Wortham
Gomez and Castro Settle Dispute in Venezuela
A Caracas cablegram reports General Gomez will retire on July 5 and General Castro will resume the presidency immediately. Gomez says all differences with Castro are settled.
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New York
Caracas
Gomez
Castro
Devastating Atlantic Interior Storm Strikes Georgia
A powerful cyclone hit Tifton and Ware County in Georgia on June 13, damaging about twenty houses and causing extensive property destruction. The storm also affected nearby towns including Waycross and Arlington, damaging churches, mills, farms, and telegraph lines, with injuries reported and widespread debris.
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Tifton
Capt. H. H. Tift
Love Avenue
C. C. Guest
Love
Central Avenues
Presbyterian
Baptist
Julian
Paulus
Harrells
Central Avenue
Proctor
Tifton Manufacturing Co
C. Guest
I. W. Myers
Mr. Guest
Waycross
Manner
Mannor
D. C. Carmichael
Booth
Henry Corbett
Corbett
St. Dean James
Mr. James
Hasty
Pearson
Kirkland
Ware
Albany Weather Wind and Rain Cause Wide Damage
A severe east wind and heavy rain swept Albany yesterday afternoon and night, uprooting trees, breaking branches, and damaging roofs. Telegraph and telephone services suffered outages, while crops in nearby counties were hurt. The city notes the new sprinkler arrival to aid dust control, and residents compare the storm to the 1882 September event as among the worst in memory.
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Calhoun
Herald
Arlington
Albany
Telephone and Telegraph
Postal
Western Union Telegraph Companies
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Albany Phosphate Co
T. M. Nelson
Chatham County Primary Results Stir Local Politics
Savannah voters delivered a decisive shift as the People’s Democratic League swept the legislative slate and elected Maj. W. B. Stovall’s opponent. Labor candidate Joseph McCarthy joined Barrow and Adams as new lawmakers, while Col. Waring Russell won county treasurer.
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Herald
Savannah
Citizens’ Club
People’s Democratic League
Maj
W. B. Stephens
Pleasant A. Stovall
Chatham County
Stovall
Davis Freeman
Freeman
John Schwarz
T. F. Screven
Col. Waring Russell
C. H. Carson
Messrs
David C. Barrow
A. Pratt Adams
Joseph McCarthy
Iabor
Barrow
Pope Barrow
Adams
Samuel B. Adams
Col. J. H. Wstill
W. W. Osborne
People's Democratic League
Delays Foresee Rawlings Execution in Lowndes Case
Report from Atlanta dated June 13 suggests further delays for the Rawlings murder appeal in the Carter children case. Attorneys expect the Georgia Supreme Court to hear nothing before October term, with motions and paperwork spanning June 28 and July 7 deadlines, delaying any execution date beyond July 18.
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Herald
Atlanta
Rawlings
Carter
Lowndes County
State Supreme Court
John Cooper
Georgia
Attorney Cooper
Cooper
Vigilant New Orleans Prepares for Possible Yellow Fever
New Orleans officials unveil a city wide inspection system covering sixty blocks to curb a potential yellow fever outbreak. The state and city boards of health enforce strict sanitary laws and closely investigate any sickness or death, regardless of cause.
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New Orleans
Col Gen A Mercer of Savannah Stricken With Apoplexy
Savannah Ga June 13 Col Gen A Mercer president of the Board of Education and a prominent citizen was stricken with apoplexy today. His condition is very grave.
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Herald
Savannah
Gen. A. Mercer
Board of Education
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