Poisoning inquest into death of William Howard in Austin district
Justice of the Peace C prof Austind of Kenneys district presided at an inquest into the sudden death of William Howard found in a soup. The post mortem by Dr. J G McKinney revealed they died from phosphine poison after drinking soup. The jury returned a verdict that Howard’s death occurred under the influence of the poisoning.
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George Thurmond
Robert Yes
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W. T. Brock
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J. GC. McKinney
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Enroy
City of Augusta Cut Off by Flood
Tama August 26 Special report describes Augusta submerged by floodwaters with telephones and telegraph lines down. Central city area already waist deep, with the river rising, water projected to cover most of the downtown by night. Merchants struggle to protect stocks as weather bureau notes heavy rains and sudden cold.
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Lively court and heavy fines in Tallulah Falls case
Macor Dorsey presided as judge in a lively Tallulah Falls court over the Charlie Granade case charging abuse and assault. Granade pleaded not guilty but was found guilty and fined fifty dollars or three days on the streets. Another case of Elizabeth Smith, a Black woman, charged with shoving a man on Broad Street, resulted in a twenty five dollar fine.
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Elgabeth Smith
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Alexander asks for amendment to prohibit convict leasing
A Georgia representative Hooper Alexander of DeKalb reintroduced a constitutional amendment to ban convict leasing. The proposal outlines bonds and taxes to fund a state system of highways and public works, including railroad and bridge projects, with returns to be used to pay debt over 30 years. Clarke county flood losses are estimated at about ten thousand dollars while several bridges and a brick yard face delays or damage.
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Blind Tiger Nabbed By Police In City Arrest
Yesterday afternoon Moses Brown, a colored man, an alleged blind tiger, was arrested and jailed. He is charged with selling liquor near the Central Railroad depot on the 22nd Inst and had eight or ten quarts in his possession. Officers traced him after days of searching and he will answer to Mayor Dorsey this morning. The piece ends with an ad for Foley's Kidney Cure.
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Mosey
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Runaway Horse Spooks Alderman's buggy at Waterworks
Alderman Snelling left Chief McKile's horse tied near the waterworks to oversee plant startup. The horse bolted, tearing down the road and grazing the buggy carrying Mrs. C. M. Young and child. It collided with Mr. Parks' hack, overturning it and throwing Alderman Rowe and the driver to the ground without injuries. The hack suffered considerable damage.
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Harde man and Phinizy Receive First Bale of Cotton
The first bale of new cotton arrived in the city weighing 506 pounds and graded strict low middling. It was shipped to Capt. Hoge of Madison and Hardeman and Phinizy, sold to Mr. J. W. Chipley for ten cents per pound. Farmers nearby anticipate more bales soon as competition to market the first bale heats up.
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Dol Hoge
Madison
Hardeman & Phinizy
Thomas E Watson Visits Athens Amid Travel Woes
Ilon Thomas E Watson a presidential candidate visited Athens delaying plans to reach Lawrenceville for a speech. Flooded roads and washed bridges blocked train and auto travel. Citizens and friends met him at the Athenaeum hotel as he spent the day in the city.
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Improvement in Railway Schedules After Flooded Oconee
The Oconee River receded rapidly as water works restarted pumping but boiler trouble paused operations. Rail lines faced washouts and delays with limited service. Seaboard trains resumed lightly while Savannah bridge repairs awaited. Central Railway resumed by afternoon as Seaboard schedules remained crippled for days.
Crop damage from heavy rainfall not as severe as feared
After torrential rain in the area the initial fear of heavy crop losses eased as reports show less damage than expected. Little wind accompanying the rain kept corn in the bottoms upright though overall crop harm remains substantial but not total.
Athens Cotton Drops Under Ten Cents
The Athens cotton market shows a rare dip with mid will not be sold at 93 and a quarter cents. No sales occurred at these levels and unlikely there will be any low price sales forthcoming.
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Athens
Beech Hargis Case Called In Sensational Breathit Court
Jackson Ky Aug 26 The Breathit circuit court held a sensational session over Beech Hargis charged with murdering his father Judge Hargis. Judge Adams overruled the defense motion to vacate the bench and fined several attorneys for contempt. A change of venue was discussed as the case was postponed until Thursday morning.
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James Hargis
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Adams
W. R. Bradley
D. B. Redwine
J. J. Bach
Will A. Young
T. T. Coop
Commonwealth
Bradley
Remedy Cured Diarrhoea Says O L Scott
In Good Luck I O L Scott of Duffield Michigan recalls his father's illness after arriving from Mason City Iowa and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing him It is sold by H R Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J Smith & Bro E C McEvoy and L P Canning
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O. L. Scott
Duffield
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Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Failure of Brown Causes Sensation on Wall Street
New York reports the collapse of A. O. Brown & Co. with losses well over 1 million dollars sending a nervous rush through the stock market. The suspension follows last Saturday's volatile two hours on the exchange, with 277 000 deliveries made out of 700 000 shares traded.
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W. Lawson
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Mr. H. J. Randolph Guest of Hoschton Relatives
Mr H J Randolph of Hoschton is visiting relatives as a guest.
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Boy 11 Held in Rail Wreck Fatality Charge
Lawrenceville Ga Aug 26 W 8 Dunbar Buford policeman brought Louis Coxey 11 to Lawrenceville and turned him over to Sheriff Brown charged with wrecking the Southern vestibule train at Buford in which Engineer Dewberry and his colored fireman were killed Coxey admitted placing the iron bolt on the track but claimed a older boy urged him to do it and promised to wreck several trains Coxey Hyves with mother sister five miles from Buford his father WI Coxey works in Atlanta Detective Lafarr and Buford Chief G H Suddeth aided the case and two elder boys were said to face arrest within hours
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Louis Coxey
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Mayor Dorsey Faces Water Shortage Disaster
The Athens mayor awoke to no water at home after a night at Hill street. With no well or supply, he searched the house then spotted a half full bottle of water. He rushed to use it for washing his face, narrowly escaping a bleak morning.
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Tallulah Falls
Hill Street
Athens
Appeal Brings Aid For Blind Youth Fred Couch In Athens
A local reader urges Athens residents to weekly help Fred Couch, a blind young man who hawks chewing gum, pencils and other items to support himself. The writer emphasizes charity as a service to God and asks neighbors to contribute a small amount on a chosen day.
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Tam
Dr Shoop Health Coffee Promises Real Taste Substitute
G. H. Williamson promotes Dr Shoop Health Coffee as a foolproof coffee substitute made from toasted grains malt and nuts. It claims a rich coffee flavor with no real coffee and boasts a rapid brewing time of three minutes, avoiding long boiling.
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G. H. Willamson
Holder Bill Puts Off Final Action On Penitentiary Plan
Atlanta awaits final house action as the penitentiary committee nears completion of the Holder bill. Two sections remain, including a proposed permanent penitentiary fund and a special camp for the most desperate criminals. Senate committee meanwhile adjourned without action, promising to return all bills tomorrow for full review.
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Penitentiary Committee of the House
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Holder
Senate Penitentiary Committee
Senate
Spencer Will Held Valid in Walton Superior Court
The Spencer will case in Walton Superior Court concluded with a verdict granting heirs control of an estate valued around 100000 dollars. Beneficiaries are Lula T. Lyon of Carterville and W. W. Austell of Atlanta, daughters of Colonel Lewis Tumlin. The estate includes hundreds of acres with a substantial city-held portion near Cartersville. The contest by H. L. Spencer heirs ended with the ordinary’s decision affirmed. Joint administrators appointed: Lyon and Austell.
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Mary J. Spencer
Walton Au
Lula T. Lyon
Carteraville
W. W. Austell
Lewis Tuntin
Lyon
Austell
Ansel Renominated in Carolina Primary
In Columbia at midnight with limited returns, J D Smith and John Gary Evans lead for the US Senate nomination while George Johnstone or Mayor Rhett Rhett may still join the race. Governor M F Ansel leads Cole L Blease as heavy storms slow returns and wire troubles delay results.
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J. D. Smith
John Gary Evans
United States Senate
George Johnstone
R. Goodwin Rhett
M. F. Anse
Cole L. Blease
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Lumpkin
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Ansel
What a New Jersey Editor Says about Foley Honey and Tar
M T Lynch editor of the Phillipsburg New Jersey Daily Post praises Foley Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. He writes he has used many medicines but nothing as effective for his family. The advertisement notes it is sold by all druggists at a stated price.
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