Ehler tests testimony on Goebel murder and Powers
Bakersfield Cal December 23 Charlen E Ehler in county hospital wounded admits to Supt Buckren he has information that could clear Caleb Powers former Kentucky secretary of state now under death sentence for Goebel murder He read a letter from Powers asking for any information to prove his innocence Ehler says he could give testimony to save Powers life but would not disclose details that might implicate others
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Bakersfield
Cal
Charlen E. Ehler
Tal
Buckreng
William Goebel
Kentucky
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Powers
Ehler
Buckrens
Great Advance in Land Values Seen in South
Baltimore December 23. The Manufacturers Record reports six pages of letters from bankers and others across the south noting a dramatic rise in farm land values. Agriculture remains the foundation of southern business with land values up 50 to 150 percent, lifting overall southern property value by potentially 1.5 billion dollars or more. The shift gives farmers renewed confidence, better cotton marketing, and a new era in the cotton supply chain from field to factory, promising more thorough cultivation and prosperity for producers and manufacturers alike.
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Baltimore
South
Europe
Murder on Jenkins Street Stuns Atlanta as Man is Slain
Atlanta, Dec 23. George R. Richardson was shot dead on Jenkins street after midnight. Two friends, W. S. Leroy and T. J. Collier, who were with him, did not witness the shooting and know no one who did it. A pistol was found, but not fired. Deputies and a coroner were notified. Richardson, 27, married with two children, worked at Van Winkle Machine and lived at 25 Hillas street. Unclear motive. three strangers were seen nearby, one questioned Richardson about working for the Georgia railroad. The killers fled toward Pratt and Edgewood avenues.
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Atlanta
George R. Richardson
Jenkins Street
Richardson
George Richardson
Leroy
T. J. Collier
Butler Street
Collier
Pratt
Edgewood Avenue
The
van Winkle Machine Company
Hilla Street
Plato
Georgia Railroad
Connor Thompson
Butler
The Key that Unlocks the Door to LOM
The piece discusses aging men and dietary health, urging use of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse and regulate digestion for longevity. It notes availability through H. R. Palmer & Bons and W. J. Smith & Bro in Athens. It also references a wall of a tobacco trust and Filipino labor.
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H. R. Palmer & Bons
Athens
W. J. Smith, & Bro
New Bank Likely in Athens With 250000 Capital
A city, Athens, may see a new bank organized next month with capital stock of 250000 dollars. Most funding expected from outside, notably New York, with part from local residents. If approved, a state charter will be sought and operations to begin promptly, signaling growth in commerce.
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Athens
New York
Athene
Two-Headed Giant Offered to Mme Bernhardt for Texas Tour
A Brooklyn manager, Charles Alpert, proposes a limited partnership to attach a side show featuring a nine foot two headed giant to Mme Bernhardt's Texas circus tour. The ossified sideshow, sourced from India and previously seen at pumpkin expositions, risks eclipsing the main event, while the giant sits in cold storage at Sing Sing.
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Mme, Bernhardt
Divine
Texas
Paris
Mme. Bernhardt
Charles Alpert
Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn
New York Navy Yard
Alpert
Schenectady
Buffalo
Mme
Runaway incident leaves George dead on sidewalk
Report describes a man named George, about twenty seven, weight around 180 pounds, found lying on a sidewalk with a gaping hole after a fleeing incident. The speaker says they telephoned the police station and requested an ambulance. The narrative implies a violent outcome and an ongoing inquiry.
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George
Klein Thornton Breaks Arm After Pony Fall
Seven year old Klein Thornton son of Tom Thornton of this city fell from a pony in the yard Sunday evening and broke his right arm above the wrist with both bones fractured. Dr. Holiday attended and found a very bad fracture but not dangerous. It will be several days before the boy can use his arm again. A similar accident happened about a year ago to the same child.
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Klein Thornton
Tom Thornton
Holiday
Tle
The Real Value of Reading and Choosing Books
A reflective piece on reading wisely. It urges daily reading of newspapers and magazines, careful selection of fiction, and prioritizing biography, history, travel, and essays. It cautions against mindless mass reading and emphasizes observation and thinking alongside reading.
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Daily Preas
Ita
Telegraph
Globe
Great Daily
Gwathmey Starts Camp for Athens and Jefferson Rail Line
Norfolk contractor W W Gwathmey, senior partner of Gwathmey contractors, has located a camp six miles from Athens and two and a half miles beyond C F Ausland’s residence. He plans to begin grading soon, expects light work with no water crossings, and estimates six months to finish grading with rails laid in two months for trains to run by next September.
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W. W. Gwathmey
Norfolk
Gwathmey
Athens and
Jefferson
Athens
C. F. Ausland
Mr. Gwathmey
New Camp
Torture of a Preacher in Harpersville NY
Rev O D Moore pastor of the Baptist church in Harpersville NY narrates his suffering from a persistent cough after grip and sleepiness. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing his cough and saving him from consumption. The remedy, sold by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro druggists, costs 60 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
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O. D. Moore
Baptist Church
Harpersville
N. Y
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Reading Taste and Bible Merit in Literature
A discussion on choosing reading topics by taste and discipline, praising the Bible as the oldest literature and a supreme literary model, with comparisons to Greek and Roman authors and ancient prophets. Also an ad for Ely Cream Balm, promoting nasal relief and hay fever treatment with contact details.
Stouch to Coach Georgia Baseball Next Spring
Tommy Stouch will lead the Georgia baseball team next spring after signing a contract with the athletic authorities. A pro ball player with coaching credits at Alabama, he is expected to boost the Bulldogs’ odds. Captain Sullivan is preparing the squad for training as weather allows. The article also covers medical topics on organ removal and surgical limits.
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University of Georgia
Tommy Stouch
Georgia
Stouch
University of Alabama
Athens
Sullivan
Organs That May Be Spared In Modern Surgery
A study cites Dr Mauclair and lists organs that can be removed or preserved. It covers kidneys eyes serous membranes muscles bones and facial structures, plus extensive removal of portions of the digestive tract with compensation by remaining tissues. It notes historic precedents and animal experiments, including stomach removal and small intestine adaptation.
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Mauclair
Tuffler
Mauclalk
Revue Scientifique of
Paris
Pasteur
Schlatter
Zurich
Czerny
Carvalho and Pachon
Jules Bokel
Man
Vanrerts
No Case of Pneumonia on Record by Foley’s Honey and Tar
The ad claims no pneumonia resulted from coughs or colds after using Foley’s Honey and Tar. It warns against unknown preparations with opiates that cause constipation delaying recovery. It advises asking for Foley’s Honey and Tar and refusing substitutes, noting it is sold by all dealers.
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Foley
England’s birth rate declines amid shifting causes
Consular reports note England’s birth rate fell to a low not seen since registration began in 1838, with 1876 as a peak. Factors include late marriages, many never marrying, and debates over food prices rent and taxes. Projections warn a small birth rate could shrink future manpower for the empire.
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England
Osabbly
No Opium In Chamberlains Cough Remedy
An ad asserts Chamberlains Cough Remedy contains no opium or harmful drug and has over thirty years of use for colds croup and whooping cough. It claims safety for children and lists H R Palmer & Sons Athens W J Smith & Bro Athens as sellers with Governor Higgins promising to defy Odell viewed as an insurance joke.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Athens
W. J. Smith & Bro
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