Deserted Wife Tracks Missing Husband Across South
Atlanta gossip explodes with scandal as Jane Arnold searches from Macon to Jacksonville for Jack Arnold, a missing husband accused of desertion and potential divorce and alimony. The wife wired Jacksonville police, efforts fueled by alleged mistreatment and a plan to reveal the truth at Chicago's World Fair. Nearby reports hint at more society scandals involving a Baptist minister and a wealthy but unnamed woman, as two additional divorce suits loom. Across Lumpkin, Lumpkin public schools closed with awards and praise for progress under Superintendent Clark, while presidents ponder a summer visit to Gray Gables as new upscale homes near Averfoous near completion.
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Atlanta
Jane
Jack Arnold
Arnold
Chicago
Macon
Jacksonville
Rawson
Roveda
Redwine
A. J. Clark
Charlie Bedingfield
Mamie Lewis
Pardon Petition Grows for Rhodes Danforth in Landsberg Case
The article details a pardon campaign for Rhodes Danforth, who killed Landsberg in Macon twelve years ago while employed by Nusbaum Dannenberg. A 6000-name petition will be sent to Governor Northen, with jurors and the solicitor-general signed on, arguing provocation and his exemplary prison record. Also noted is Wheatley Ansley’s third anniversary sale and store renovations on Jackson Street, plus a World’s Fair unveiling of the Blarney Stone in Chicago.
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Rhodes Danforth
Landsberg
Macon
House of Nusbaum & Dannenberg
Lansberg
Americas
Northen
Danforth
Gross Lumber Company
Ile
T. J. Simmons
Supreme Court
Wheatley & Ansley
Jackson Street
Calvin Carter & Co
Wat. Bailey
Leo
Jackson Streets
Lee Street
First Ward
Times
Jackson and
Lee
Americus
Iisoance
Ford Theatre Disaster Toll and Local Reactions
Reports from Americus detail the Ford Theatre collapse aftermath. Dant faces possible brain injury and emotional distress, while Samuel H. Hill’s funeral logistics unfold, with railroad workers traveling to Columbus. Theft by two negroes leaves Purdy’s wages partly recovered, and A. L. Ames dies after Ford’s disaster. Public sidewalk debates prompt ordinance references as residents clash over street maintenance. Colonel Charles Daniel touts cotton mills in Eufaula amid regional business optimism. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm advertised as rheumatism relief.
Light Infantry Festival At College Yard Next Tuesday
The Americus Light Infantry festival at the college yard promises a delightful evening with brilliant illumination and dainty refreshments. The unit will drill in full uniform, offering an engaging feature, while inviting all to attend and support the enterprising group.
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Light Infantry
Americus Light Infantry
College Yard
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Judge Crisp
Taylor Street
Lawson Stapleton
Church Street
Robert L. McMath
Jack 90
Averfous
Sumter Co
GA. Loan and Trust CO
Gia
Chicago Lithograph CO
gFith
Queaco
the Spot Cash Grocery
Spot Casa
THE
Spot Cash Grocery
Loving & Hightower
Alaska
Cotton Avenue
Brown Bt
Ged. D. Wheatley
CALLD
Our
Parkin
Tibor
Ava
Geo. D. Wheatley
Lamar St
Cotton Ave
Americus, Ga
Blarney
Curiaco
Blareney Atone
Walla
U.S
Reval
Ford Theatre
Bim
Wasuixcox
Dant
Ford
Opera House
Dani
Nona
Samuel H. Hill
Southwestern
Central Railroad
Iiiii
Central
Co‘lumbus
Fort Valley
Columbus
Hill
Talladega
Ala
Dave Paddy
Purdy
Hudson
Feagin
Fletcher
Guapo
Wasuixotos
A. L. Ames
Amea
Eufaula’s Cotton Mills
Charles Daniel
Eufaula
John W. L. Daniel
Colonel Daniel
Kafsula
W. A. Rembert and
Davenport Drug Company
reQuin
Beenie
Sander
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