How Banks Are Swindled and Their Cashiers Targeted
A London Tit-Bits perspective details cunning schemes used to swindle bank cashiers, including ring tricks, counterfeit coins, and a string of past cases. It recalls a stylish female cashier who exploited daylight hours, a teller who moved notes for a boy with wax and a coin, and a soldier who lost 100 pounds to a forged payout. It warns on forgery, fake checks, and the risks officials face, with methods to detect and avoid loss.
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London
America
Foley's Honey and Tar Offer Relief for Lung Ailments
People with chronic bronchitis asthma and lung trouble will find relief and comfort in Foley's Honey and Tar. Avoid suffering by commencing to take it at once. For sale by all druggists.
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Foley
Negro Dies After Fatal Blow In Madison County
Bailey Matthews, struck on the head by Bill Barefield near the county line, died nine days after the heavy blow that fractured his skull. Surgeons operated, and Matthews briefly sat up, but doctors doubted recovery. Barefield fled and has not been located.
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Bailey Matthews
Bill Barefield
Madison County
Barefield
Matthews
Funeral of Little Edwin Love
Edwin Love ten year old son of Mrs. W E Love died in Atlanta after surgery for appendicitis. His funeral was at Oconee cemetery with Rev A J Sears officiating. Mrs Frank Pearson of Atlanta sang hymns Safe in the Arms of Jesus and Some Days We'll Understand.
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Edwin Love
W. E. Love
Atlanta
Oconee Cemetery
A. J. Sears
Frank Pearson
Athens
Jesus
Visiting Dentist Dr G A McIlhenny May Settle in Athens
Dr G A McIlhenny of Forest Mississippi is visiting Athens for a few days. He is the son of the man who built the first ice plant in Athens about twenty five years ago. He may decide to locate in Athens to practice dentistry and would be warmly welcomed if he moves here.
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Athens
G. A. McIilhenny
Forest, Miss
Dr. McIlhenny
Hamby and Yancey Sued for Damages in Atlanta Suits
Four damage suits filed in the superior court claim Goodloe Yancey secretary of the state prison commission and Dr W B Hamby former lessee of convicts conspired to block other lessees from profits and gave Hamby more convicts than entitled. Plaintiffs include W S McRee executor and four companies seeking a total of 5741. Attorney Burton Smith represents all plaintiffs. Yancey dismissed the suit as unfounded and said he fears no outcome.
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Atlanta
Goodloe Yancey
State Prison Commission
W. B. Hamby
Jin
Superior Court
Yancey
Hamby
W. S. McRee
E. J. McRee
B. G. Lastinger & Co
E. E. Foy Manufacturing Company
Gross Lumber Company
Burton Smith
Col. Yancey
Athens
Georgia to name railroad commissioner amid heavy speculation
The Plum Atlanta reports intense interest in who will replace S. G. McLendon as Georgia railroad commissioner. Gov Brown will not decide before Wednesday and may delay for two to three days. Candidates include Judge A. E. Moore of Savannah and railroad veterans John J. Seay and Joseph F. Gray, with other names such as P. D. Daffin and Col. C. P. Goodyear also mentioned. Ed T. Williams is not seeking the post.
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Atlanta
Georgia
S. G. McLendon
Brown
R. A. Broyles
A. E. Moore
Savannah
Judge Howell Cobb in Declining Health
The condition of Judge Howell Cobb was decidedly worse all day yesterday and no hope is now entertained for his recovery. He suffered a slight stroke of paralysis yesterday morning, after which he sank rapidly throughout the day and last night. The end may come at any moment if the rapid decline continues. This sad news reaches the many friends of the distinguished jurist, who had hoped for more time with family and community.
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Howell Cobb
Murder Trial Heads for Long Legal Battle in Bain Case
Atlanta August 17 Much interest surrounds the murder trial of Don ald M Bain charged with killing E G Williams on June 29 at the Fidelity and Casualty Co of New York in Atlanta The death stemmed from a prank placard stating Williams was out of town Williams allegedly slapped by Bain who then drew a revolver to fire Bain plans to plead self defense The case centers on a heated quarrel after the placard dispute and Williams alleged insult in Milledgeville asylum vicinity.
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Atlanta Ga
Donald M. Bain
E. G. Williams
Williams
Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York
Bain
Milledgeville
State Asylum For the Insane
Florida Forest Policy Urged After Statewide Study
A US Forest Service survey of Florida forests completed for the governor urges a strong state forest policy. It calls for a forestry commission, a state forester, and firewarden system, plus laws to punish arson and protect lands from fire spread. The report stresses conserving longleaf pine stands and guiding private owners in sustainable practices while proposing tax land forest estates and renewed regeneration efforts.
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Florida
United States Forest Service
Forest Service Examiner
Commission of Forestry
The Great Fight Against Dispensaries in South Carolina
South Carolina faces a key referendum as twenty-one counties vote on reopening county dispensaries. Prohibition supporters seek to end the system, while opponents urge restoration of county dispensaries with bonded bartenders and regulated sales. The dispensary era produced revenue and strict controls, and its reversal reshapes local governance and budgets.
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Columbia
S. C
Tillman
Friends of Prohibition
South Carolina
Aer
Uberty
Dry counties await official election results
The text notes that regardless of how the election turns out, all the counties will stay dry for at least two more weeks until the official result is announced.
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Variowe
Georgia Rifle Team Heads to Camp Perry for National Contests
The Georgia team sails from Atlanta for Camp Perry Ohio to compete in the national rifle contests. Led by Captain W T Spratt and coach J G Butler the squad posted strong practice scores at Fort McPherson with Adjutant General A J Scott praising it as Georgia’s best ever. Tenors of the team and staff accompany, including Major Mack E Laird and Major Walter E Coney. They will resume practice Friday after arrival and rest.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Camp Perry
Ohio
Southern Railway
Fort McPherson
Mack E. Laird
A. J. Scott
T. S. Clay
Coast Artillery
Savannah
W. T. Spratt
Fifth Infantry
J. O. Seaman
Cavalry
E. D. Alexander
First Infantry
J. W. Hudson
C. C. Smith
Third Infantry
T. 9. Clay
Arminius Wright
W. R. Dancey
Flat Infantry
O. L. Rudhill
Ralford Falligant
A. D. Kent
S. P. Cronheim
W. P. Wheeler
O. J. Metcalf
3. R. Bus
Arnica Salve Sold for Quick Pain Relief Ad
Seared with a hot iron or cut by a knife bruised by a slammed door injured by a gun or any harm the needed remedy is Bucklen's Arnica Salve to subdue inflammation and kill the pain. It is praised as earth's supreme healer for boils ulcers fever sores eczema and piles available for 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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Bucklen
Earth
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
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L. G. Dante
Chattanooga
Little Edwin Love
G. A. McIlhenny
The
Ccaslor Fars
Lavadura
Jeane
Prescoe
Lavadura Chemical CO
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