Auburn youths form Jesse James band amid post office break ins
Four Auburn boys read sensational tales and band together to imitate outlaws. They burglarized two stores and damaged the post office, destroying samples and papers. The postmaster informed Washington. a government representative may be sent to investigate as authorities pursue prosecution.
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Iygorn
Athens
Atnniss Jy
Auburn
Jesse James
Washington
Sam
Vncoret
Sittinti Ip
Ba G Savn
Jasiee
Smith Talks in Seduction Case at Livon Trial
Cass ch, a white man in Livon, faces seduction charges. He admits he carried the grist to Mrs Pew and her mother but claims they left willingly with no objections. He cannot marry due to another wife. Mrs Pew asserts she knew these facts when she notified police. Trial promises to be fair.
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Cass Ch
Livon
Ana
South
Water Works Pump Breaks Amid Nightly Noise
Residents suffer two day water shortage as the big pump at the old plant breaks forcing use of the smaller pump. Noise from the smaller unit disrupts nearby third story offices and homes while workers repair the main pump, expected to take a few days.
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Lso
Iistion
Wood to Transfer as City Water Works Chief
W. L. Woo Wood will shift from current post at the old water works to head the new plant around September first. With many applicants for his former role, the new position should be filled soon. Wood will begin work immediately to ready the new works and sell the current project effectively.
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W.L. Wood
Wood
Blanton Noble Enters Territorial Race Stir in District
Col Blanton H Noble joins the crowded gubernatorial contest as Morton and Judge Thomas were already mentioned. The lively political tussle promises heightened interest across the district, with local rivals vying for prominence and public attention this year.
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Castor
Col. Morton
Judge Thomas
Col
Blanton H. Noble
Astor
Building in the Grove Marks Growth of Harmony Grove
Harmony Grove Ga August 23 Special Four stations laid for Messrs Power and Willard s new hotel opposite the passenger depot brick work finished on Dr L G Haraman s cotton warehouse and factory contractor Logie Stevenson began brick work for the factory housing contractors Barnett Rogers and Dr Wm Shepherd nearing completion of homes and more buildings rise across the town
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Harnony Grove
Messrs
Logie Stevenson
W. B. Barnett
Jim Rogers
Wm. Shepherd
Blount Arrives in Washington as Hawaii Governor Hopeful
Mr Blount reached Washington from Hawaii and remains on the State Department rolls as minister to Hawaii with salary. He may stay as a special agent if no successor is appointed. He seeks Georgia governorship and later the Senate, awaiting a decision after a three hour talk with Secretary Gresham who declined to comment.
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Washington
Blount
Hawaii
State Department
Georga
Seversl
Senate
S Acceed
Northen
Gresham
Limont
New Yellow Fever Case Reported in Brunswick
A five year old child becomes the latest yellow fever case in Brunswick. The board of health says the outbreak is not epidemic with only two confirmed cases and the second recovering well. Marine surgeons report the fever did not originate in Brunswick and the city faces depopulation from exodus amid business suspensions.
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Savannah
Brunswick
Board of Health
Harris
Savannah Press
Cox
Rumor Links Judge Thomas to Senate Run in District
Rumor, though not official, points to Judge George C. Thomas entering the district senate race under the rotation plan. The piece notes Clarke's turn and suggests a strong challenge if an opponent emerges, with no sure outcome yet. Henry G. Turner spoke on silver, backing free coinage at twenty to one and pledges of the party. Governor Nithen and Comptroller Wright set the current year tax rate at 4.61 mills, lower than last year. Augusta shipped 75,000 dollars from Liverpool to buy cotton, aiding local banks and money markets. An ad promotes a bladder and kidney remedy from BRT Bauusy & Co.
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George C. Thomas
Senate
Clarke
Judge Thomas
Henry G. Turner
Wacnington
D.C
Georgia
Atlanta, Ga
Nithen
Wright
Convict Death Case Near Penfield Captures Greene County Attention
In Greene County Georgia the murder trial of guard George Culbertson proceeds in superior court tied to the death of convict Albert Barnhart who died at a Penfield camp after alleged ill treatment. Post mortem results cited pneumonia, but rumors and courtroom testimony suggest harsher charges. bail was granted, and the trial is expected to run into Thursday with both sides presenting strong cases.
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Greeneshoro
George Uulbertson
Greene County
Culberton
Culbertson
Luther T. Boswell
Penfield
Boswell
Greene
Albert Barnhart
Green
Barnhart
Perfield
W M. Weaver
W. F. Jenkins
John C. Hart
H. Glewin
Samuel H. Sibley
Henry T. Lewis
Geo. A. Merritt
Georgia
Pay in Checks For Evansville Terre Haute Car Delay
August reports from Terre Haute Indiana describe the Evansville and Terre Haute railroad paying workers with bank checks dated September 11 due to currency shortages. Envelopes contained checks rather than cash as banks refused to ship currency and drafts could not be converted locally. Officials expect currency payments to resume next month.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Evansville
New York
Doctor Fraker's Office Boy Leads Long Flight
A Missouri river drowning case near Excelsior Springs leaves Dr G W Fraker declared dead by insurers who seek proof. John Edmands, 15, travels a miraculous moneyless route from Kansas City to New York and back, denying any contact with the doctor. Governor Lewelling testifies in Hughes court martial while Selma three youths suffer a hunting accident.
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Kansas City
G. W. Fraker
Excelsior Springs
Missouri River
John Edmands
Colorado Avenue
Dr. F. T
Johnnie Edmunds
Dr. Fraker
Esstead
Xcelsior Springs
Georgia to establish river flood warning system
Signal Service Observer Park Morrill receives Washington instruction to set up a Georgia river flood warning network. Gauges will be placed at key river sites with observers monitoring river conditions and rainfall on watersheds to warn residents of flood risks.
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Atlanta
Morrill
Washington
Georgia
Iowa Democrats Convene as Fullen Introduces Johnstone Speech
Des Moines August 23 The Democratic state convention opened with Chairman Fullen introducing Dr Edward A Johnstone pastor of Central Presbyterian Church Des Moines who delivered a brief address on party aims The mayor of Des Moines Henry Nicconi attended but the record notes only that proceedings continued until 2 p.m.
Pure and Wholesome Quality Remedy Promoted
A dubious advert promises public approval for a liquid laxative remedy named Syru aot It is claimed to be pleasant to take and to cleanse the liver and system. The copy asserts it brings comfort and death to competitors and claims millions use it as the best remedy.
Desolation and Quarantine Surround Brunswick Yellow Fever
Bruns wick, Ga is nearly deserted as 5 000 residents flee after yellow fever cases. Quarantine camps bar entry and exit for 10 days, with trains limited from Jesup to Brunswick. Dr Branham’s home hospitalizes cases while a missing child is located and treated. Harris dies in Brunswick, and the city remains cut off from the outside world.
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Seave
East Tennessee
Jesup
Duck Junction
Waycross
Dr. Branham
John Branham
H. M. Branham
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Live Rock
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Crittenden County
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Toreka
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George L. Douglass
House of Representatives
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Hunnewell
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Here
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Iowa
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Mackey
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G. C. Osacon
Lowell, Mass
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Conway, Ark
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Murray Street
New York City
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Panorama Place
Chicago, Ill
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Save Agent’s Commission
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Schofield Sons & Co., Proprietors
Macon, Ga
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Virginia
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Southern
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Gullett
Magnolia
Schofield’s Sons& CO
Macon
Wim
Hill’s
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Ohio Chemical CO
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Lima
Ohio
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Hill
Onto Chemical CO
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