J. Fountain Dies by Own Hand in Domestic Tragedy
Jerre Fountain a prominent Jefferson County figure and organizer of the Order of Eagles died at his wife's Mary Lee Mines home from an overdose of morphine. He had threatened suicide previously and was found unconscious after being summoned by Dr. T A Casey. Fountain, born in Macon, had served as county superintendent of education and aided in the 1905 Virginia mines disaster recovery. He leaves a wife and a nine year old son.
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Birmingham
Jerre Fountain
Order of Eagles
Jeffer
Mary Lee Mines
T. A. Casey
North Birmingham
Fountain
Casey
Mary Lee
Mr. Fountain
Macon
Jefferson County
Virginia
Interchangeable mileage to take effect tomorrow
Railroads in the southeastern territory adopt interchangeable mileage at 24 1 2 cents per mile. Two books costing $25 each cover 15 000 miles, allowing transport to any point in the territory at a reduced rate. The Friends of travel associations pressed for the concession.
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Atlanta
Travellers’ Protective Association
The
United Commercial Travellers of Georgia
Seaboard Officials Inspect Anniston Route Options
L. B. Parsons and colleagues from Seaboard Air Line returned to Anniston after surveying the Jacksonville entry line. They will inspect the Chatchie route amid other proposed paths, with a New York decision likely after thorough checks. George P. Ide joined the party in Jacksonville to showcase local advantages.
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L. B. Parsons
J. W. White
Virginia Department
J. G. Cantrell
B. E. McBee
Seaboard Air Line
New York
Jacksonville
J. A. Gaboury
George P. Ide
Tredegar National Bank
Gaboury
Institute and Baraga Glass Make Good Gains
The Merchant's Library contest shows gains by Baraca class and Noble Institute with Oak items and new entrants like Synodical College. Readouts include Synodical College 73493, Baraca class 54025, Noble Institute 34609, I O O F 12917, First Methodist Church 10831, Epworth League 3847, Public School 4237, Oxford Library 4061, Elks 1568, Oxanna K of P 284, and other groups.
Mrs Thaw Visits Tombs as Mackenzie Is Refused Access
Mrs Harry K Thaw accompanied by Mrs May Mackenzie attempted a visit to Thaw at the Tombs but was not allowed to see him due to rules. Thaw waits for his mother to arrive at August Victoria. Mackenzie remains outside.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
May MacKenzie
Mbijiss Mackenzie
Mrs. Thaw
MacKenzie
St Swithin's Day Forecast and Legend of Rain
Tomorrow is St Swithin's Day according to superstition. If it rains, six more Sundays will follow. the tale tells of St Swithin of Winchester and a legend about his grave moved to the cathedral as a rainstorm raged.
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St. Swithin’s
St. Swithin
Ber
Cthedral
Winchester
Family of Seven Run Down by Train on Bridge
A father EA Morris and six children were struck on a bridge of the Baltimore and Ohio line at Monogahela. The father died instantly. Mother Lyda Morris was badly injured with crushed ribs. Children Clara 10, Clifford 9, George 8 sustained severe injuries. Dora 4 died from injuries. Leonard escaped harm after falling between ties. The family traveled home to Fairechance, Pennsylvania.
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Lyda Morris
Clara
Clifford
George
Dora
Leonard
Secretary of State appoints new deputy insurance commissioner
Montgomery July 14 Secretary of State McDavid appointed A Sexton as deputy insurance commissioner to succeed H K Shorter who resigned Sexton said he will not run for secretary of state and will return to private life.
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The
Star
Montgomery
McDavid
Longworths Attend Bastille Day Review at Long Camps
The Star reports July 14 coverage of a Bastille Day review at Long Camps. The Longworth party and American visitors attended as guests of President Fallieres and sat in his box during the ceremony.
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Longworth’s Today Art
Long Camps
Bastile
Pregnent Fallierss
Donahoo & Co Advertises Coal at Reasonable Prices
An ad fragment shows Donahoo & Co offering coal at reasonable prices and provides a contact phone number 82 for inquiries.
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Donahoo & Co
Governor Jelks Visits Camp B. L. Holt in Mobile
Governor Jelks and staff arrive in Mobile for Camp B. L. Holt visit on Gov. Day. Dress parade and inspections scheduled with Adjutant General W. W. Brandon to address camp rules and curfew. North Alabama troops praised for discipline while band from the Boys Industrial School plans a city concert.
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Jelks
Mobile
Camp
B. L. Holt
W W. Brandon
North Alabama
Boys’ Industrial School
Treasury deposits vast government funds in 25 banks
Secretary Bly deposited between 4,000,000 and 4,500,000 of government money in twenty five national banks across the country. Banks must furnish United States bonds by next Wednesday. The move is expected to improve market prices of outstanding two percent consols.
Pirates Attack British Ships Near Canton
In Canton today July 14 a British ship Sainam was attacked by pirates near the harbor. Dr McDonald was killed and Captain Kealing along with four others were wounded in the assault.
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The
Star
Canton
China
Sainam
Here
Dr. McDonald
Kealing
Duty Calls Soldiers to Obey Regulations
A historical notice urges soldiers to conduct themselves as disciplined men. It states that those who fail to do so will be dealt with under regulations, allowing reasonable latitude but demanding obedience whenever duty calls.
Calvert Breaks Mt Blanc Record In Nine Hours Fifty Minutes
George Calvert of San Francisco set a new Mt Blanc ascent record by reaching the summit in nine hours and fifty minutes after leaving Thamenix at 4 AM. The feat beats the usual fourteen hour climb and brief rest. He plans to attempt a Matterhorn record next.
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The
Star
Geneva
George Calvert
San Francisco
Mt. Blanc
Gilletts Arrested in Adirondacks Over Drowning Case
Chester Gilletts of Courtland was arrested at Inlet in the Adirondacks in connection with the drowning of Grace Brown at Big Moose Lake last Thursday. An autopsy is underway to determine motive.
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Star
Utica
N.Y
Chester Gilletts
Courtland
Grace Brown
Big Moose Lake
Inlet
Adirondacks
Gil
Lett
St. Mary's School Ship Sailed After Rumor
Rumor of the St. Mary's going ashore off Cape Spartel proved false. Wrecking tugs were sent for relief, but the vessel is now reported at sea en route to this port.
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Cape Spartel
St. Mary’s
Elks Meet In Denver Break Attendance Records
Fifty thousand visitors expected as Denver prepares for Elks events not yet opened. By noon more than 10 000 registered and the business district blooms in purple and white. Delegates discuss grand exalted ruler and grand exalted secretary elections amid mountain trips and grand displays.
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Star
Colo
Grand ‘ Fae
Elks
Elka
Wallpaper for Less at Anniston Cash Store
Anniston cash store offers wallpaper below factory cost as it goes out of business. Furniture and home goods are also priced to move, with clearance discounts available through the closing sale.
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Anniston Cash Store
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