How Banks Are Swindled In The Modern Age
A London Tit Bits essay warns bankers about fraud schemes and petty crime by informers, cashiers, and counterfeiters The piece recounts ring tricks ring the changes bad money detection greased silver coins and a female cashier's swindle It notes thefts by a bank clerk using a bent pin and string of notes and a soldier mispayment incident The article also explains forged checks and the need for wary clerks and cautious procedures to avoid loss.
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London
America
Foley's Honey and Tar Relief for Lung Ailments
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for chronic bronchitis asthma and lung trouble urging immediate use and claiming great relief and comfort from druggists sales through all drugstores.
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Foley
Negro dies nine days after severe head injury in Madison county
Bailey Matthews, a Black man, died from a heavy blow struck by Bill Barefield across the county line. The injury tore a piece of skull and spilled brain matter, yet Matthews briefly recovered before dying. Barefield fled and has not been located.
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Bailey Matthews
Bill Barefield
Madison County
Barefield
Matthews
Funeral for Edwin Love moves from Atlanta to Oconee
The ten year old Edwin Love died after an appendicitis operation in Atlanta. His remains arrived yesterday morning and were met by friends at the depot. Rev. A J Sears officiated at the grave in Oconee cemetery, with brief remarks about the boy's sayings. Mrs Frank Pearson, from Atlanta, sang two hymns during the service.
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Edwin Love
W. B. Love
Atlanta
Oconee Cemetery
A. J. Sears
Frank Pearson
Athens
Jesus
Dr G A McIlhenny Visits Athens Likely To Locate Here
Dr G A McIlhenny of Forest Mississippi is visiting Athens and may choose to locate in the city to practice dentistry. He is the son of the man who built the first ice plant in Athens about twenty five years ago. He praised local progress and would be warmly welcomed as a new citizen if he settles here.
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G. A. MeIlhenny
Forest, Miss
Athens
Mellhenny
Hamby and Yancey sued for damages in four actions
Four suits filed in superior court seek damages totaling 5741 to Goodloe Yancey secretary of the state prison commission and Dr W B Hamby former lessee of convicts alleging illegal conspiracy kept other lessees from fair shares and gave Hamby more convicts than entitled The suits named executors and several companies as plaintiffs with attorney Burton Smith for all actions Yancey in Athens said there was nothing in it and he did not fear the outcome
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Atlanta
Goodloe Yancey
State Prison Commission
W. B. Hamby
Superior Court
Yancey
Hamby
W. 8. McRee
E. J. McRee
B. G. Lastinger & Co
EB. Foy Manufacturing Company
G V. Gross Lumber Company
Burton Smith
Col. Yancey
Athens
Georgia to name railroad commissioner. Brown weighs candidates
Atlanta August 17. Speculation swirls over who will be Georgia railroad commissioner after McLendon. Governor Brown says decisions come after Wednesday with multiple contenders cited including Judge A B Moore Rome Seay and Gray. Williams denies candidacy while seeking Atlanta judgeship if offered.
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Atlanta
Georgia
G. McLendon
Brown
R. A. Broyles
Judge A
Moore
Savannah
John J. Seay
Rome
Southern
Joseph F. Gray
Savannah Chamber of Commerce
P. D. Daffin
Col. C. P. Goodyear
Brunswick
Ed T. Williams
Williams
Judge Howell Cobb in Rapid Decline After Stroke
The condition of Judge Howell Cobb worsened all day yesterday and recovery is unlikely. He suffered a stroke in the morning and declined rapidly, with the physician warning the end may come at any moment. Friends, family, and the community mourn a beloved jurist.
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Howell Cobb
Murder Trial Promises Long Legal Battle in Bain Case
In Atlanta on August 17 the murder trial of Donald M. Bain begins this week for the June 29 killing of EB G Williams at the Fidelity and Casualty Co local office. Williams allegedly slapped Bain after a prank placard. Bain will plead self defense in a case noted for high public interest.
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Atlanta
Donald M. Bain
EB. G. Williams
Williams
Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York
Bain
Milledgeville
State Asylum For the Insane
Willams
Forest Conditions in Florida Plan for Strong State Forestry
A United States Forest Service survey conducted with Florida’s cooperation outlines Florida as a leading timber state with substantial forest cover and longleaf pine stands. It urges a state forestry commission and state forester to oversee management, fire prevention, and taxation issues, plus a forest fire law, spark arresters, and firewardens to curb annual fires and promote sustainable use and regeneration.
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Florida
United States Forest Service
Forest Service Examiner
Commission of Forestry
The Great Fight Against Dispensaries in South Carolina
August 17 report from Columbia outlines ongoing county by county votes on reopening county dispensaries versus maintaining dry status. Prohibition supporters favor more counties joining the dry movement, while opponents recall past corruption under the state dispensary system. Details describe county control, licensing, sales limits, and revenue history, noting past abuses and current safeguards under county dispensaries.
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Columbia
D. C
Tillman
Friends of Prohibition
Georgia Team Off To Camp Perry For National Rifle Meet
Avanta Georgia August 17 The Georgia team prepared for the national rifle contests at Camp Perry Ohio left Atlanta after a week of practice near Fort McPherson under Major Mack B Laird team captain. The squad boasts high scores and Aut General A J Scott calls it the best Georgia team yet sent with Private T S Clay of Savannah making a 1000 yard score among notable marksmen. The roster lists officers and privates with scores, team staff includes Colonel Butler, Major Coney and Major Wilson, and the group will train at Camp Perry Friday and Saturday after a rest. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is offered for injuries with local sellers.
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Avanta
Georgia
Camp Perry
Ohio
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Fort McPherson
Mack B. Laird
Atlante
A. J. Scott
Ita
T. 8
Clay
Coast Artillery
Savannah
W. T. Spratt
J. O. Seaman
Cavalry
B. D. Alexander
First Infantry
J. W. Hudson
C. C. Smith
Third Infantry
T. 8. Clay
Arminius Wright
W. R. Dancey
O. L. Rudietll
Ralford Falligant
Naval Batalion
A. D. Kent
P. Cronhelm
W. P. Wheeles
O. J. Metcalf
3. R. Busap
Mack EB. Laird
John G. Butler
Walter E. Coney
Savanna
W. T. B. Wilson
Election Outcome Keeps Counties Dry For Two Weeks
The report notes that regardless of election results, several counties will stay dry for at least two weeks more until the official results are announced.
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L. G. Dantei
Chattanooga
Tenn
Paul Heyman
M. Markstein
Sycamore
Cincinnati, C
Griel Trading Co
Pensacola
Fla
Birmingham Liquor Co
Pensacola, Fla
Reid Whiskey Co
C. Blum & Co
Jacksonville
C. C. Butler Co
Jacksonville, Fla
L. Loeb Whiskey Co
DR. G. A. McIlhenny
May
Esa Tutt
Cos
Maciel Ion” Tuaeglamre Re Lavadura Chemical CO
South Carolina
Ron
Bucklen
Earth
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sona
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