Graft Probe Seeks Years of Chicago Police Payoffs
Chicago investigators pursue what is called the greatest vice probe in a U S city since Lexow as Inspector Edward McCann and Detective Jeremiah Griffin face trials. Witnesses allege a yearly graft of over 1 million dollars from gamblers hotels and disorderly houses with payments to city politicians and a fixed assessment system.
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Chicago
Lexow
New York
Edward McCann
Jeremiah Griffin
McCann
West Side
Wayman
McCaan
Halstead Street
Thirtyninth Street
Dean's Kidney Pills Advert An Athens testimony touts kidney health
An advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble. A Mrs W Patten of Athens Georgia credits them with restoring energy and relief from back pain after using Palmer Sons drug Store supply. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is named as sole US agents. The copy ends with a Dr Cook remark about measuring extreme cold by a thermometer.
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Dean
Athens
W. Patten
Dougherty St
Palmer & Sons
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United] ‘States
Sensation hits Atlanta after hotel cutting on Peachtree
In Atlanta on Saturday Hugh McAfee was slashed across the face and neck near the Majestic Hotel on Peachtree Street. His condition at Presbyterian Hospital is precarious. A warrant for assault with intent to murder is sworn against a man who fled the city after the attack. A well known Alabama woman is rumored to be involved. Police seek the suspect as guests at the hotel await further disclosures.
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Atlanta
Majestic Hotel
Peachtree Street
Hugh McAfee
McAfee
Presbyterian Hopital
Cuttin
Nhems
Alabama
H'M
Georgia Rifemen Seek Southern Interstate Rifle Association
Atlanta September 7. Following Alabama’s win over Georgia at Camp Perry the Georgia contingent proposes forming a southern interstate rifle association. Adjutant General A J Scott backs the idea to regularize annual southern interstate shoots, aligning practice with eastern states to improve national contest performance. Eastern teams led classes A and B while Georgia and other southern squads trailed.
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Atlanta
Alabama
Georgia
Camp Perry
Ohio
Southern — Interstate Rifle Association
South Atlantic
Gulf — States
Southern Rifle Association
A. J. Scott
Texas
Fire Insurance Reform Urged in Georgia
Atlanta headlines report a Georgia legislator pressing Comptroller Wright over assessment fire insurers. Wright cites need for a state deposit law to protect policy holders, proposing a $10,000 deposit for such companies, aligning with existing life insurance requirements. He notes past failures and license cancellations, urging lawmakers to act.
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Atlanta
North Georgia
W. A. Wright
Weight
Wright
Insurance Commissioner's Office
General Assembly
Insurance Commissioner
Captain Wright
Georgia
Lisss
State Court of Appeals
Prof T J Wooster Returns Home From Chicago
Prof. T J Wooster of the University of Georgia came home after weeks in Chicago. He visited for business and gathered information on developing the school of education at Georgia. Friends welcome his return. Clara Palmer will join the company in Old Dutch.
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T. J. Woofter
T. J. Wooster
University of Georgia
Chicago
School of Education
Prof. Wooster
Clara Palmer
Accident at Moss Manufacturing injures Arthur Miller
Yesterday at Moss Manufacturing Co. Arthur Miller suffered a severe industrial accident when his hand was pulled under a planer. Four fingers on his right hand were amputated to the knuckles after immediate doctoring. His thumb was badly lacerated but may be saved.
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Arthur Miller
Moss Mill
Moss Manufacturing Co
J. C. McKinney
Cook credits Peary for North Pole discovery
Copenhagen reports Dr. Frederick A. Cook publicly credits Commander Robert E. Peary with discovering the North Pole. He congratulates Peary, notes the pole’s records may have been washed away, and says he will submit his data to the University of Copenhagen for verification.
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Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Peary
Reanus
Thomas
Royal University of Copenhagen
Dr. Cook
Commander Peary
Prevailing Style Shifts to New Airplane Hat Trend
Milliners early with fashion forecast as aeroplane hats gain attention while Cook-Peary hats are identified as the coming style. The notes imply a trend towards aviation inspired millinery.
Counties active in using convicts in Georgia roads
Atlanta Sept 7. Since the new law allocating Georgia convicts to counties for road building took effect, counties without convicts now seek them to advance road work. The prison commission says applications are due by February 1, 1910, or at next year’s apportionment, with no chance before April 1, 1910. Data is being collected to aid counties. 107 of 146 counties are using convicts, with 140 camps. Some counties plan bond issues to accelerate work. Glynn and Ware have large bonds. Health of convicts is reported excellent. The Florida Times-Union obituary mocks the Republican party’s demise, belittling its chances even at the last day.
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Atlanta
Prison Commission
Georgia
Glynn
Ware
A Worthy Example for Other Citizens in Athens
A South Carolinian named C. H. Terry praises Athens in a letter to the Hampton Guardian. He extols the city’s advantages, progress, and welcoming character, urging newcomers to follow his example and move to Athens.
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Athens
C. H. Terry
South Carolina
Terry
Athena
Hampton
8. C
Guardian
Hom
Hampton County
South
Mr. Terry
Fixing 10 Collect Corporation Taxes
Atlanta September 7 Internal Revenue Collector II A Rucker has begun gathering data for the income tax on corporations enacted at the recent session of Congress. Deputies secure records from courts on chartered and unchartered entities as the law applies. Officials expect court tests while collection proceeds with appeals to the courts in some cases. The piece notes a growing deficit and criticism of the Republican party for economy.
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Atlanta
Internal Revenue
A. Rucker
Corporation of Lions
Ses
Nso
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Lavadura Chemical CO
Big City
Grand Jury
Capital City Club
Georgia Riflemen
Association of Atlantic and Gulf States
Cook
Sunny Brook
Kentucky
Paul Heyman
Chat- L. G. Daniel
Chattanooga
Terecamore St
Cincinnati
A, Tenn
M. Marks Liquor Co
Pensacola, Fla
Reid Whiskey Co
Pensacola
Pla
C.blum & Co
Jacksonville
Fla
Co. C. Butler Co
L. Loeb Whiskey Co
C.O.D
Florida Times-Union
Republican Party
Rucker
United States
Taft
re_Publican party
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