State Militia Loses Much Morey
Atlanta Georgia March 12 An unexpended balance of the state military fund appropriated by the legislature amounting to 535,597.72 has reverted to the state treasury despite a provision exempting the fund from reversion. Attorney General Hart says the exemption is not binding and notified the comptroller general, crediting the amount back to the general fund. The fund includes 474,211.06 for equipment for state troops for Dick but Governor Smith never approved use. the 1907 balance also unexpended. The troops still have 53,54.07 from 1908 and 525,000 for the current year, totaling nearly 539,000 for ongoing expenses.
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Atlanta
Treasury
Hart
Compuser
Wright
Smith
Xenerst
Mother sacrifices life to shield child in street accident
New York, March 12. Mrs Leopold Baumann, wife of a Mount Vernon furniture dealer, died after being struck by a Tulley C Estees car while her four year old son escaped with minor injuries. The driver was arrested. Estees claimed the crash was unavoidable. The Baumanns and Estees resided in Mount Vernon.
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New York
Leopold Baumann
Tulley C. Estees
Estees
Baumanns
Mount Vernon
Dr Kings New Life Pills Marketed as Preventive Cure
An old ad claims the product prevents appendicitis and cures constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels. It touts three scents available at W J Smith and Bro and H R Palmer and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R .Palmer & Sons
Bert Cain Murder Case in Hands of Jury
The State faces Bert Cain charged with killing Chief of Police Forrest in Cordele Georgia. The jury has deliberated since yesterday afternoon amid lengthy arguments and heavy crowds, raising expectations of a possible mistrial. The lengthy trial halted much business as judges and advocates argued for hours. Long distance telephone mentions appear as background ad copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Cain
State to Buy Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee
A Tennessee legislative committee opened its inquiry into the state purchase of Reelfoot Lake to convert it into a public hunting and fishing preserve. West Tennessee Land Company members present indicated willingness to sell with a price to be named shortly while J L Mosier urged title verification. The investigation is set to continue with a lake visit and a Sunday return. the move aims to resolve disputes stemming from night rider violence and the Rankin case.
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Union City
Tenn
Legislative Committee
State of Tennessee
Reelfoot Lake
West Tennessee Land Company
J. L. Mosier
Priest's funds used by church official sparks Baltimore scandal
Baltimore reports reveal Rev. Casper P. Elbert, former pastor of St. Catherine's, signed bank and personal notes totaling about 120000 plus a 28000 church debt. Cardinal Gibbons covers debts while Elbert, now in a sanitarium, is believed mentally unbalanced. Insurance policies valued at 70000 were mortgaged to fund life and accident premiums and visionary investment schemes. No proof of improper use is given, though little money aided church needs.
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Baltimore
Casper P. Elbert
St. Catherine's Roman Catholi Church
Cardinal Gibbons
Father Elbert
St. Catherine’s Church
Elbert
Lurid Glow of Doom Cure by Electric Bitters
The little son of H. M. Adams of Henrietta Pa suffered an eczema nightmare for five years defying remedies and doctors. His mother says seven bottles of Electric Bitters completely cured him. The product is claimed to treat eruption eczema salt rheum sores blood disorders and rheumatism. Guaranteed by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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H. M. Adams
Henrietta
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Died Under Knife at Second Operation
Melvin Eckerle seven year old son of Mr and Mrs A O Eckerle of Edgewood died after a private sanitarium operation in Atlanta Ga The boy did not regain consciousness after the second operation following complications from a stomach wound caused by an accidental rifle bullet while hunting with older boys near Edgewood July last The father was in St Louis at the time and the body was taken to Pooles undertaking establishment awaiting his arrival
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Marvin Eckerle
Exher
Atlanta
Melvin Eckerle
A. O. Eckerle
Edgewood
Mr. Eskerle
St. Loui S
Poole
Poole’s Undertaking Establishment
Long Distance Bell Tele Rate for Dahlonega Business
Businesses in Dahlonega can save travel costs by using the Bell Telephone long distance service. The advertised rate is 45 cents for a two minute talk, with customers urged to call "Long Distance" for details.
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Dahlonega
Bell
A Little Tragedy of Violets on a Window Sill
From the New York Sun, a humorous tale centers on Agatha giving Adelia a large bouquet of violets. Adelia places them on a window sill with a string, they supposedly blow away, sparking a wild search and a joke about a fiend stealing the flowers. A second, identical bouquet arrives, and Adelia vows to keep this one safe.
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New York Sun
Agatha
Adelia
Mother
Sister Agatha
Window String Trap Aims To Move Dining Chair
A scene describes tying a string to a windowsill object and bringing it inside before shutting the window and attaching the string to a chair. The plan suggests the chair will be pulled through the window if the lunch is moved, implying a reckless improvised setup.
Near Death in Big Pond
Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania recounts a perilous lung illness ending in near death. She credits Dr Kings New Discovery with a permanent cure after other remedies and doctors failed. The product is praised for coughs colds bronchial ailments and offers trial and guaranteed sales by local merchants.
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Big Pond
Ida Soper
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
Commentary on morality and leisure, noting the ease of giving in to vice despite solemn reminders. Jocular reflections compare a wife’s whist skill to marital tension and joke about Testament knowledge versus baseball rule knowledge.
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New York Press
Diseases of the Skin Relief With Chamberlain's Salve
Nearly all skin diseases such as eczema tetter and salt rheum feature intense itching and smarting. Quick relief comes from applying Chamberlain's Salve which allays itching and smarting almost instantly. Many cases have been cured. For sale by local druggists and stores.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
W. J. Smith & Bro., EB. C. McEvoy, & P. Canning
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Atlanta, GA
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G. A. Mell
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The
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M. Stern, W. T. Bryan
Devpree Hunnicutt
ORS
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STATE
Charles Bragg
Sweeteer
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Slo
Greater
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Athens, Ga
William. Ar Brady
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George Broadhurst
Harper’s Weekly
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Savoy Theatre Company
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