Murder of Webb is Marry Chatman murder of Webb is marry Chatman
The coroner's jury convened in Athens to hear witnesses in the death of Will Webb. Dr D D Quillian testified the neck break caused death not drowning, likely from a blunt blow. Witnesses described Webb with Will Webb and Murry Chatman near the river, a brick in hand, and Chatman missing with the crowd stating Webb was murdered. The jury found Webb died from a neck break caused by a brick thrown by Murry Chatman.
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Wil Webb
D. D. Quillian
Webb
Dr. Quillan
Murry Chatman
Williams
Chatman
P. B. Barber
Mark Montgomery
W. W. Montgomery
WI Johnson
Thomas Jones
Albert Plimmer
Ben Min
Will Ivey
Will Webb
Ragged Island and the Czar of Maine
Ragged Island lies between Penobscot Bay and the Atlantic, known on maps as Ragged Island and locally named Cric Haven by summer residents. It has 42 year-round residents, swells to 80 100 in summer, taxes unpaid, and no formal government. Life centers on lobstering with no roads, few animals, no church, and minimal services. A Swede named John Ericson is famed for strength, with feats like hefting a 1,040 pound iron keel 600 feet to assist a yacht. The piece blends island lore with a promotional note for Chamberlain's remedies and local printing.
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United States Coast Survey
Penobscot Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Ragged Island
Cric Haven
John Crie
Soci
Maine
Rockland
Piegons
Boston
John Ericson
Captain Jones
Brecseon
Ereison
John, Jr
Attorney Cooper Declares Rawlings Innocent Defense Plan
Macon Ga August 8 Old man Rawlings and his sons will not stretch hemp for the murder of the Carter children I intend to fight their cases in the highest court if necessary money or no money will never desert them now I believe in their innocence and they shall not hang Attorney John R Cooper said today while noting pessimistic interviews from the elder Rawlings He plans new trials with grounds for relief and a snow trial motion to be heard by Judge Mitchel at his Thomasville home on September 9.
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Macon
Rawlings
Carter
Valdosta
Supreme Court
Mr. Cooper
Mitchel
Thomasville
Georgia Colonels to Stay Until Terrell Term Ends
The Georgia Colonels will not be disturbed until Governor Terrell’s term ends, lasting two more years. This favors colonels on the governor’s staff who have invested in uniforms and regalia, with twenty eight prominent Georgians to be chosen for the staff by the next governor.
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Georgia
Terrell
Suspected bad check case ends in arrest in Atlanta
In Atlanta on August 8 Detectives Campbell and Simpson arrested a woman calling herself Mrs. M. L. Edwards aged forty at 21 Orme Street for passing seven bad checks. One check for 100 was refused by Atlanta National Bank. The total alleged amount is about 300 dollars. She has retained Sims and Hewlett as counsel and denies the charges. Detectives continue the investigation.
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Atlanta
M. L. Edwards
Orme Street
Campbell and Simpson
Atlanta National Bank
Jennings
Royal Arcanum Raises Rates Move Revealed
Boston August 8 W C Robson supreme necessary announced the supreme council will meet at Put in Bay Ohio August 30 to consider new rate developments. Forty two representatives from grand councils urged Supreme Regent Wiggins to act on the request in the dispatches.
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Boston
W. C. Robson
Royal Arcanum
Supreme Council
Put-in-Bay
Ohio
Grand Councils
Wade
Wiggins
Accident Injures Mrs Hall in East Athens
Mrs Ike Hall a widow living in East Athens suffered a serious leg injury when her horse bolted after a Camp meeting return near Cherokee corner. A man in an automobile did not stop after the incident, and the pursuing investigation suggests a possible damage suit.
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Ike Hall
Athens
Plate Glass Windows in Colonial Post Office Plans
The draft post office design should balance architectural unity with practicality by using plate-glass only on the upper sash to preserve a Colonial look. The lower sash could be plate-glass as well if feasible, improving appearance and comfort without sacrificing style.
Prohibition Victory in Georgia House on Tax Amendment
In Atlanta on August 8 advocates of state prohibition won a signal victory as the house amended the general tax act to set a $1,000 flat tax on saloons and dispensaries, a 500 percent rise from the former $200. The 69 to 67 vote sparked tense scenes as Rep. Smith of Calhoun briefly sought to switch his vote, then withdrew. Speaker Slaton preserved the result. a reconsideration was hinted for Tuesday morning.
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Atlanta
House of Representatives
Smith
Calhoun County
Slaton
Felder
Bibb
Incraese
Lightning Bolt Truck Gas Tragedy In 1880s City
An old contractor recalls a near catastrophe in a northern city around 1884 1885 involving a large gas holder struck by a lightning bolt. Winds toppled the tank, gas leaked and a flame shot hundreds of feet high burning about 400 000 feet of gas for 115 seconds. Nearby homes suffered paint blistering and some injuries occurred, though no explosion occurred. The report is attributed to the New Orleans Times Democrat.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Fox Finds Gold Mine Near Happy Hooligan Spring
A prospector ten miles west of town followed a fox to its burrow and uncovered surface gold indications. He also found springs of clear water, naming the area Happy Hooligan, in a report from Rhyolite Nevada.
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Reynard
St. Paul Dispatch
Athens Prepares for Major 1905 Northeast Georgia Fair
Northeast Georgia Fair Association officers plan a grand fall fair with extensive advertising material, a premier agricultural exhibit, and a full racing program. Prominent horse trainer Verner will bring top horses, promising strong competition and daily features plus nightly fireworks to attract visitors and boost local business.
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Northeast Georgia Fair Association
Georgia Senate Committee Advances General Appropriations Bill
Atlanta August 8 The senate committee on appropriations finished work on the general appropriations bill and will report it favorably with amendments. Increases total 1906 1907 by 17950 on a 4166656 14 measure. Key rises include 3000 for the deaf and dumb institute 5000 for Peabody library furnishings 2500 for Athens State Normal 500 for capitol elevator 4000 annually for shelves at the state library and 2000 for the geological department. The committee seeks swift passage with amendments adopted and the bill set as special order tomorrow. A touching note reports a Cumberland Maryland baby girl saved from death by Dr King New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with trials offered by local druggists.
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Atlanta
Senate Committee On
Senate
House
House Committee On
Reid
Candler
Hand
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Peabody Library
The
State University
State Normal School
Athens
Capitol
Geological Department
Sanford Jury Tension in Unresolved Wright Case
Rome August 8. An unsigned letter questions juror Green’s bias and calls for investigation. No verdict in the Sanford murder case after five days. jurors appear weary as crowd waits outside the courthouse. Judge Wright has not fixed a dismissal date, and speculation continues about an upcoming term or verdict.
Man Leaps From Brooklyn Bridge To River
In New York on August 8 a well dressed unidentified man leaped from a surface car bound for Brooklyn on the Brooklyn Bridge. He ran to the center, leaped the railing, and hit the river headfirst. The car was stopped and passengers pursued but found only the water. Police in a rowboat searched the river without success.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn
Public Is Aroused To Electric Bitters Merits
Public interest grows in Electric Bitters as a curative tonic for sick stomach liver and kidneys. Mary H Walters of 646 Bt Clair Ave Columbus writes she was near death with fever nerves and stomach weakness but after using Electric Bitters found relief and was cured. Sold by H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith Bros drug stores.
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Geo. A. Eyler
Cumberland, Md
H. R. Palmer & Sons
J. W. J. Smith & Bro’s
Cnerereee Tates
Mary H. Walters
Clair Ave
Columbus, C
W. J. Smith& Bros
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H.R. Palmer & Bons
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Cooper
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Georgia Colonels
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H. Palmer & Song
W. J. Smith & Bip
FOX
Prospector
Castoria
Bears
Genate Committee
Rome
Emnig
Green
Sanford
Wright
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