Negro Desperado Shot After Elberton Forgery Chase
William Moore alias Jim Watkins, accused of forging checks, was hunted through Heardmont and nearby towns. He engaged officers at Viney Tate’s house firing seven shots, was wounded, and fled into the woods. Deputies and citizens tracked him for days, with further gunfire near Savannah River before capture or death remained unresolved.
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Negro Desperado
Athens
Elberton
Elberton Star
Eberton
Greenwood
S. C
Will Moore
Elbert County
Will
Heardmont
William
Dr. Watkins
James Watkins
Watkins
Tor
J. P. Watkins
Palm Beach
H. E. Hawes & Co
G. W. Haley
Harry Hawes
Elberto
Jim Watkins
Hawes
Nick Salios
Will Wall
Moore
Wail
Seaboard
Sheriff Haley
John Cosby
Viney Tate
Savannah River
Jim Beasley
Ruckersville
Cosby
George Brown
Mr. Brown
Mr. Garner
John Henry Hunter
Garner
Ben McIntosh
Brown Bros. Plantation
J. C. Thornton
Jack Haley
Haley
Timms
Smith & Wesson
Prisoner Captured After Final Stand in Elberton
A gunman, after exhausting his last cartridge, was captured by officers and brought to Elberton in Sheriff Haley's car. He will likely face trial at the September term of superior court.
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Tol
Elberton
Haley
Will
Baseball scores across leagues show mixed results
Southern league games with Atlanta beating Memphis three to one and Birmingham edging Nashville two to one. National league action had St. Louis win four to zero over Pittsburgh, while New York defeated Philadelphia six to five. American league results include Washington two, New York one in twelve innings and Boston six, Philadelphia zero among others. Federal league highlights Pittsburgh two, St. Louis seven and Baltimore seven, Buffalo five. Only three games scheduled.
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National
Pittsburg
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Cincinnati
American
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Federal
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Buffalo
Newark
Dissolution of Inman Akers & Inman firm to form Inman Howard Inman
The firm dissolves by mutual concern on September 1 1915 with J S Akers retiring. Remaining partners continue as INMAN HOWARD INMAN. Signed in Atlanta Georgia by F M Inman J S Akers E H Inman C B Howard.
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Inman, Akers & Inman
J. S. Akers
Inman, Howard & Inman
Magazine covers trump editorial substance, says Enquirer
The Cincinnati Enquirer argues editors chase flashy front-page images like a pink woman in a September A. M. gown, showing little concern for the content inside magazines.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Unusual memory remark in early Boston Globe piece
A Boston Globe writer recalls a remark about memory linking to nine teen months old, as cited by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The anecdote highlights early recollection and regional newspaper dialogue.
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Boston Globe
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Modern Woman’s Rise and Food Fillings Mix In One Page
A study of changing female roles notes women move from the twenty five barrier to independent work and plans for a future beyond family life. It discusses careers enriching life and prime personal development from nineteen to forty, plus a practical section on sandwich fillings and darning tricks.
Furs and practical outdoor suit designs for summer wear
A Cool Herald notes warm weather outfits with furs not practical yet. It highlights a black seal fur design in rippling fullness edged with skunk, a small muff, and a practical corduroy covert or serge outdoor suit for the outdoor girl. Accessories like boots gloves ties and hats complete the look with strong bone buttons and belts.
New Towel Ends Emulate Latest Dress Fashions
Embroidered towel ends showcase various scallop cuts from square to pointed, wide to deep, with color stitches and crocheted picot edges. Fillet crochet inserts and cutwork initials add personalization. Turkish towel ends now feature flowered borders of darned work and French knots.
Evening gown with net over pink adorned by roses
A simple gown features a white net or chiffon over pale pink fabric. The shortish skirt is finished with a wreath of roses and unique sleeves also bearing rose clusters. A pair of rose clusters completes the corsage and belt line.
The Cotton Net on New Handkerchiefs
Cotton net and tulle border bands frame handkerchiefs with plaited net frills. Most handkerchiefs use sheer linen lawn, crepe de chine for glove handkerchiefs, and linen lawn colors include rose straw and blue. Square corners feature bemstitched finishes.
Indirect Lighting Boosts Home Appeal
Proper lighting adds to home attractiveness by diffusing light rather than aiming at one point. Amber lights reduce eye strain, soften shadows, and outline. Indirect lighting fixtures replace old ones, offering artistic, affordable results. Frosted bulbs and diffusion plates provide similar effects across rooms.
A Charming Hat for Warm Weather and Fall Flair
A hat combines gauzy coolness with a far edged brim and a bright flower on the crown. It remains elegant and simple, suited to breezy days while hinting at autumn style.
Women on Juries Questioned by Suffrage Leader
Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, head of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, says women need not sit on juries by right but notes many juries require a member and argues that women can and should serve on some juries. She cites women who would take juror roles for better pay than standing in difficult employment. She adds that those who prey on girls would rather face a jury of mothers than certain men.
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Anna Howard Shaw
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Dr. Shaw
Satan
Women in Work and Military Recognition Across Europe
Philadelphia reports a woman barber with a lucrative business. The British war department now recognizes women by ranking them as noncommissioned officers. Women have replaced men in German industry, with 7,000 performing traditional husband and brother roles, including 6,000 in iron works doing heavy labor.
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Philadelphia
British War Department
Germany
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Southern
Atlanta
Memphis
Birmingham
Nashville
Atlanta, Ga
F. M. Inman
J. S. Akders
E. H. Inman
C. B. Howard
Elite
Cool Herald
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