Banks Un-Mourning Swindler Arrest in Chicago
Forged notes totaling at least 67443 dollars have hit multiple Chicago banks and victims. The suspected swindler is Charles R. Locksted, linked to Westinghouse Electric Lighting, who used forged paper and underbid rivals to secure fair lighting contracts and enrich himself. Authorities pursue him as more victims may emerge, with banks naming losses in the Metropolitan National and Chicago Trust and Savings. A separate Chicago case reports Nemitz and sons implicated in embezzlement with seizures of securities and watches.
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Chcago
Chicago
Metropolitan National
Chicago Trust and Savings Banks
Thirty-fivet Street Bank
Wesmandorf & Heinemann
Edison Company
City
Westinghouse Company
Westghouge Company
Booth Park Avenue
Chicago Pulley and Hanger Company
Excelsior Machinery Or Company
Westinghouse
Metropolitan Bank
Pittsburg
Maa
Setae
Eve
Piereely Duved
Locksted
Cutcaco
Toronto
Canada
John Banfield
Secret Service
Palmer House
H. B. Nemitz
Ige
Albert
Osep
Wagner
Saud
Nemitz
Disgraceful Scenes At Parliament Over Home Rule Debates
A chaotic July night in London saw Joseph Chamberlain scathingly attack the government and Mr Gladstone during the home rule bill debate. jeers erupted as Chamberlain faced Unionist and Liberal dissent, with cries of Judas and chaotic scuffles among MPs. Meanwhile in Athens a horse accident injured Barnett, leaving him with a crushed ankle and broken ribs, stable after medical care.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Gladstone
Hoe
God
Herod
Bedlam
T. P. O'Connor
Chamberlain
Judas
Judas” Vi
Mr. Chamberlain
Edward Logan
Edward Carpon
Tory
Scuffon
Han
William Redmond
T Ae Sa
Ulster
Mapas
Mr. i Iain
Bapix
Barnett
Athens
Great Reduction in Window Shades and Embroideries
Bargain sale texts list heavy discounts on window shades linen shades and fancy border shades plus large price cuts on embroideries muslins lawn fabrics and table covers. Also shoe sale clothes and linens with many items offered at about one half or less of former prices.
Groceries and flour sale notes from a early catalog
A fragmentary grocery ad lists 17 pounds of granulated sugar, roasted ground coffee, Bega coffee at 20 cents a pound, flavoring extracts bottles at 10 cents, molasses at 35 cents, best apple vinegar, Banner flour at 44 cents a sack or 3 dollars per 50 pound bag, Magnolia patent flour 375 and Birdie patent flour per barrel or proportional pricing for smaller orders.
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Og Brooms
Banner Brand Ab
Magnolia
Domestic and Household Goods Price Listing
A compact advertisement listing various linens and fabrics with prices per yard and per piece. Sea Island cloth offered at 45c per yard, fall width sheets at 35c for 24 yards, O coh at 15c per yard, heavy white counterpanes at 50c each, imported linen damask table coverings at 75c, and grater items at 35c.
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Aten
At &c
New California Senator Pick Seen as Silver Coinage Advocate
Governor Markham announced the selection of ex-Governor George C. Perkins to fill the late Leland Stanford’s Senate seat. Markham expressed anxiety over the decision but praised Perkins as a long-time Republican with resolve. Perkins is viewed as a silver man and railroad proponent, though some consider him a man of small caliber.
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Ornia
San Francisco
Markham
George C. Perkins
Leland Stanford
California
Perkins
Republian Party
Dbegpolatubeade Sinces Pation Econ
Ion
Mercy movement calls for inquiry into English prison treatment
In New York on July 25 a footnote of Irish alarm spurs a proposed extra session petition urging a government inquiry into how Irish American prisoners in English jails are treated for political offenses. The group aims to press for humane conditions rather than fundraising. W Gibbons of 330 Be Bashbar backs the plan and anticipates a committee will travel to England to study conditions.
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England
New York
Congress
W. Gibbons
iNet
Bashbar
Ible
Ae P
His King to the Rescue in Lisbon July Incident
King Carlos, traveling alone with an aide, prevented an attempted murder on a young man near Cintra station. The monarch sprang from his carriage, restrained the assailant, and escorted the injured youth to safety. The aide de camp suffered bruises. the king handed the suspect to police.
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Lisbon
Cintra
Pena _ palace
Carlos
de Cavnp
Scandal and Assault Case Hit Oconee County North Georgia
A grand jury returns a true bill against James Woodis of near Bishop for assault with intent to commit rape on Miss Tassie Langford an 18 year old. The report describes two attacks at Woodis home and in the kitchen after which Langford escaped. Woodis has left the county. his father defends him. The Parham affair linked to Prof W A Parham and Mrs Parham is noted. Local citizens vow to uphold law. Other items include long distance ocean race reports with City of Athens and Loshee, and various regional notices from Ocata Fla to Washington state.
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Oconee
James Woodir
Bishop
Tassie Langford
Ben C. Langford
Woodis
W. A. Woodis
Langford
Woodin
W. A Parham
Parham
Watkinsville Accademy
W. A. Parham
Turnerville Ga Enjoys Delightful Weather This Summer
UP AT TURNERVILLE Turnerville Ga July 28 Social section reports pleasant weather and growing popularity as a summer resort. Two hotels Franklin and Ellard fill with visitors including Prof Wilson and family, Mrs Bowden and children, Mr Lampkin and others from Athens, Col R L J Smith party, Capt Kennard from Savannah, and local residents. The town is lively with a friendly social scene and constant amusement.
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Turnerville
Piedmont Belt
Franklin's
Ellord’s
Ellard House
Prof. Wilson
Sumpter, & C
Sumpter, & C . Mrs. Bowden
Athens
Franklin Hotel
W. W. Lampkin
D. W. McGregor
R. L. J. Smith
C. M. Smith
Harmony Grove
W. 8. Erwin, Jr
Alex S. Erwin
Franklin House
Capt. Kennard
Savannah
DeJarnett Succeeds in Normal College Chair at LaGrange
Prof Euler B. Smith of LaGrange Seminary takes charge of the chair of the Normal College previously held by MES G H de Jarnette of Atlanta. DeJarnette, who opened the session, relinquished the post due to her mother’s illness, leaving teachers and pupils in Athens saddened by her absence this term.
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Normal College
Euler B. Smith
LaGrange
LaGrange Seminary
Marnette
Atlants
Glish
G. H.de
Savannah
DeJarnette
Pup
Athens
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Messrs. Thomas and Strickland
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