Negro Arrested in Murder Case in Georgia
Savannah, June 29. Willie Hall, colored, wanted in Washington county for shooting a white man named Mullins about a year ago, was captured by Patrolman W. T. Stewart and identified as matching the suspect description. If identical to the criminal Robert Jenkins, who shot Mr and Mrs George Howell near Dublin last Tuesday, he faces lynching prospects as sheriffs of Laurens and Johnson counties seek his custody for murder. Hall, searched on arrival at Sandersville, had two loaded revolvers. mobs loom if he is returned to the other counties. Hall is described as a desperate character.
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Savannah
Washington County
Mullins
Willie Hall
W. T. Stewart
Robert Jenkins
George Howell
Dublin
Central of Georgia Railway
Laurens
Johnson
Sandersville
Laurens and
Howells
Howell
Jenkins
Heat Twists Rails and Causes Accidents Near Denver
Two trains derailed in incidents blamed on extreme heat near Denver. Denver & Rio Grande's eastbound train No. 6 left the track at Sedalla, injuring eight, with passengers including Mr and Mrs S C Jackson and Vida Jackson. Hours later a Colorado Midland engine and two coaches derailed inside Denver city limits with no fatalities. The thermometer hit 98.
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Denver
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande
San Francisco Limited
Sedalla
8. C. Jackson
Vida Jackson
West Lafayette
Indiana
Colorado Midland
Dootson Leaves Chattanooga for Cincinnati Firm
Mr J H Dootson formerly with B R Betterton Co in Chattanooga has started his own firm in Cincinnati. The new business Dootson Evans Co opens July first offering a complete line of whiskies and wines with personal attention from Mr Dootson.
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J. H. Dootson
Cincinnati
Frm
B. R. Betterton & Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dootson-Evans & Co
Dootson
Hall's Catarrh Cure touted as constitutional remedy
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional treatment. It pledges a hundred dollar reward for any uncured case, notes internal dosage, and urges readers to send for circulars while selling Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Aymen Active in the Great Fight Against Tuberculosis
New York reports the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis notes over 45 percent of its 2,500 members are laymen reflecting broad public support. The group cites widespread allied participation and projects mass lay involvement across the United States within five years, while pushing for better case registration and advanced treatment.
Arm With Brickbat Woman Invincible in Dalton
Mrs Dollie Detter sister to Mrs Martin wife of ex Senator Martin drove three telephone linemen from Colonel Martins premises in Dalton on June 28 armed with a brickbat. Linemen were cutting shade tree limbs prized by the family and said to be unable to service due to trees. company will pursue action possibly in court to defend charter rights to run lines despite local opposition.
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Dalton
Dollie Detter
Martin
W. C. Martin
Colonel Martin
Hnemen
Telephone Company
Supreme Court
Detter
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proclaims Superior Healing
Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a perfect healer for cuts burns bruises sores and burns with claims of effectiveness for corns eczema salt rheum sore eyes and chapped hands. Sold by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer Sons at 25 cents.
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W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer Sons
Marshal Knight Shot by H H Butler in Whigham Georgia
Whigham Georgia June 29 Marshal George Knight was shot by H H Butler a hired man. Knight was trying to persuade Butler to go home when Butler fired the bullet struck the nose and lodged behind the ear fracturing the skull. Butler surrendered and was jailed in Cairo.
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Wr Om m Butler
Whigham
Marshal George Knight
H. H. Butler
Ti Fo
Butler
Marshal Knight
Knight
Cairo
Rome to Guineaville to Athens road proposal urged by chamber
The chamber of commerce should back a new road from Rome to Guineaville and thence to Athens. The route would provide merchants and boatmen a direct link to the coal fields and enable lower freight rates from the west.
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Rome
Guineaville
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Buathena
Bar Negroes From Locomotive Firemen Debate In Georgia House
Atlanta June 29 A bill to bar Negro locomotive firemen on Georgia railroads proposes a state board of examiners to license operators. Five members must have three years as firemen and unlicensed runners face misdemeanor penalties. Interstate capability and wage equality loom as key questions amid racial and legal tensions.
Senate Through With Discussions
Washington June 29 after seventy days of almost continuous debate the senate at 3 46 p m concluded its discussion of the schedules of the Payne Aldrich tariff bill five minutes afterwards the senate adjourned for the day to permit the slight preparation possible in so short a time for the debate on the corporation and Income tax question which will begin soon after the senate convenes tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock the early adjournment affords the tired senators a little relaxation from long hours in the overheated senate chamber many of them embraced the opportunity to go to Fort Myer for witnessing the airship trials others attended the baseball game at American League park Senator Aldrich was among those who went to Fort Myer he has been greatly interested in the flights made by the Wright Brothers and desired to see their machine in action those who went to Fort Myer were disappointed for owing to unfavorable weather no flight was attempted today by the Wrights Mr Aldrich told some of his friends that he would take a few days off duty for a water trip if the discussion of the Income tax is likely to be extended one or more senators would lead the bill Senator Flint will take charge of the bill if needed and Senator Root will handle the corporation tax amendment there has been talk of postponing the income tax and the corporation tax amend ment until the next regular session but the suggestion has not met with favor senate leaders hold that a move of this character would embarrass President Taft it is now expected that only one vote will intervene between the assembling of the senate tomorrow and the taking up of those questions of internal taxation.
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Senate
Fort Myer
American League Park
Aldrich
Wright Brothers
Wrights
Flint
Root
Wickersham
Taft
School Commissioners Meet at Tallulah Falls Convention
Atlanta June 29 Special County school commissioners from many counties gathered in the city en route to the three day annual convention at Tallulah Falls. State School Commissioner Jere M Pound serves as ex officio president. Topics include educator training and preparatory education for teachers across Georgia.
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Atlanta
Tallulah Falls
Jere M. Pound
Bills Introduced by Capt Mahan in Georgia House
Atlanta, June 29 Special Today in the Georgia House many bills were introduced by Mr. McMahan of Clarke. One would appropriate 16000 to install a heating plant at the University of Georgia. Another would provide 25000 for a building on the campus for the States Normal School. A third would amend an 1879 act regulating fees of tax receivers and collectors. A fourth would allow street railroads to grant free transport to police and firemen in cities.
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Atlanta
McMahan
Clarke
University of Georgia
States Normal School
Match Found In Man's Throat After Laughter
San Antonio on June 29 reports R.8 Bilis a leading capitalist and ranchman was operated on for throat abscess. A match lodged just above the vocal cords and was successfully removed after he swallowed it during a hearty laugh two months ago. Athens businessmen show strong local interest in a new road to Carnesville and Franklin county supports the undertaking.
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San Antonio
Texas
Bilis
Ellis
Athens
Carnesville
Franklin County
Remarkable Athens Lawyer Contributes On Federal State Relations
The American Law Review opens its May June issue with a timely article by Joseph L Hull of Athens, analyzing relations between the Federal and State governments. Hull, a rising practitioner, is noted as both skilled and thoughtful in his broader legal study.
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American Law Revion
Joseph L. Hull
Athens Bar
Hull
Pennsylvania Bar Association Meets at Bedford Springs
Bedford Springs Pennsylvania June 29 distinguished members fill the Hedford Springs hotel convention room for the opening session. President Hampton Todd of Philadelphia delivers a review of laws passed at the recent Pennsylvania legislature session. An evening session features Amasa M. Eaton of Providence Rhode Island delivering the annual address.
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
Bedford Springs
Hedford Springs
Hampton Todd
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Amasa M. Eaton
Providence
R. I
For Women and the Home Tips and Household Advice
In the column warm practical notes advise glycerine to stop squeaks and cheesecloth for polishing glassware. Avoid very hot irons on flannel or wool. Gentle hair combing soothes nerves. Use a fork to mix flour and liquids. A touch of lemon juice lightens pastry dough. Glass spoons benefit medicine dosage as they won’t tarnish.
Oregon Teachers Open Annual Albany Session
The Oregon State Teachers association began its annual convention in Albany on June 29 with a large attendance. Speakers include W. W. Wiley Newberg state association president State Superintendent Ackerman J M Powers Salem P L Campbell Eugene Superintendent Jackson Albany and H C Sampson Cheney Normal School president.
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Oregon Teachers
Albany
Ore
Oregon State Teachers Association
W. W. Wiley
Newberg
Ackerman
J. M. Powers
Salem
P. L. Campbell
Eugene
Jackson
H. C Sampson
Cheney, Wash, Normal School
Brown's Message to Go In Today
Atlanta June 29 Governor Jos M Browns first message to the general assembly will likely be sent to the body today with some talk of a Thursday delivery unless the public printer hastens it Some critics say Brown avoided outlining his public questions in his inaugural address intending to present his views on pending matters in the first message The message is expected to be strong and address several issues of current public interest and to give the legislature and people something substantive to consider.
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Atlanta
Jos. M. Brown
General Assembly
Brown
Ita
State Entomologist Worsham Visits Athens Summer School
State Entomologist Dr. L Worsham spent yesterday in Athens for the Summer School opening and conferred with Dr. Soule and other agricultural college members on entomology. He discussed the campaign against blackroot, a disease harming cotton in the south, noting funds shortages hindering eradication. A bill seeks ten thousand dollars to support control efforts and wipe out the disease if approved by the legislature.
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L. Worsham
Athens
Soule
The
Agricultural College
Etate
Department of Entomology
Atlanta Insurance Man Kills Man in Prudential Building
Donald M. Bain an insurance collector shot and killed C. G. Williams in Eugene Oberdorfer's office in the Prudential building Atlanta. Williams of Decatur died instantly from two bullets, one in the neck and one in the body. Eye witness Charles B. Beardsley was shot in the wand. Bain surrendered, claiming a long running feud with Williams and months of teasing.
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Donald M. Bain
Prudential
C. G. Williams
Eugene Oberdorfer
Mr. Bain
Royal Arcanum
Williams
Decatur
Charles B. Beardsley
Bain
Agg
Pennsylvania Educators Meet in Bethlehem
The fifty third annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Educational Association opened in Bethlehem with a larger than expected attendance. Dormitories at Lehigh University Bethlehem Preparatory School and Moravian College and Theological Seminary housed visitors. Sessions are in Packer Memorial Church with an unusually varied program. Distinguished speakers include Dr W H P Faunce president Brown University Dr F E Warfield president Lafayette College Dr John A W Haas president Muhlenberg College Rabbi Stephens Wife of New York and Dr W S Franklin of Lehigh University.
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Pennsylvania
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania State Educational Association
Lehigh University
Bethlehem Preparatory School
Moravian College and Theological Seminary
Packer Memorial Church
W. H. P. Faunce
Brown University
FE. D. Warfield
Lafayette College
John A. W. Haas
Muhlenberg College
Rabbi Stephens
New York
W. S. Franklin
Road survey to Carnesville could spur Isthia Mine investment
The city road survey to Carnesville may secure funds to build a road through Isthia Mine inviting investment. The project would open a new country section for the Athens merchant and boost Athens retail trade substantially.
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Carnesville
Isthia
Athens
Inheritance Tax Proposed by Wright in Georgia
Georgia lawmaker Barry Wright of Floyd pushes a five tier inheritance tax plan with graduations from six to twenty five percent. Exemptions apply for first and second degree relatives while charities are untaxed. provisions include up to 10 000 dollar exemption for first degree and 2000 for second. governor Brown expected to back an inheritance tax in an upcoming message.
Women Health and Beauty with Electric Bitters
Charms of attractive women praised and linked to health benefits. Electric Bitters claimed to regulate stomach liver and kidneys, purify blood, improve nerves and complexion. Sold by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons at 606.
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W. J. Smith& Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Seven Prisoners Escape Calhoun County Jail
Albany Georgia June 29 Morgan reports seven prisoners confined in Calhoun county jail escaped yesterday morning about 10 o clock. All are at large except a 12 year old Negro boy who was recaptured. The boy says the lower cell door was left unlocked and the two in that cell opened the door and, knowing the key to the upper cell, fled to liberty.
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Iseven
Calhoun
Albany
Morgan
Calhoun County
Liberty
Oldest Living American Sculptor Reaches Eightieth Birthday
New York June 29 John Quincy Adams Ward the oldest living American sculptor entered upon his eightieth year today and received many congratulations. He is in better health than last year and plans to spend his remaining years at his boyhood home in Urbana Ohio, possibly giving up winter and summer residences in the city and Hudson Valley.
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New York
John Quincy Adams Ward
Ward
Hudson
Urbana
Obin
Park committee to report at next council meeting
The park committee of the council will be ready to report at the next regular meeting of the mayor and council and the park question will then be settled.
Reward Offered by Gusset? City to Pay 3000 for Explosions
Chicago June 29 Mayor Buase authorized by the finance committees to offer a 3000 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions of those responsible for last night's explosion. Assistant Chief Schuettler pushed for the reward due to prior explosions. Inspector Yavin to lead the investigation. Schuettler acts as chief during Chief Shippy’s absence. Thomas Courtney, linked to a past Coliseum explosion, is to be questioned. he is out on bail and elusive, prompting renewed effort by States Attorney Wayman to bring him to trial. Colds that linger may weaken the constitution and Foley’s Honey and Tar is advertised.
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Chicago
Buase
Schuettler
Patrick J. Yavin
Shippy
Shippey
Thomas Courtney
Coliseum
It Fm
Courtney
Wayman
Chief Cummings Narrow Escape Off Cumberland Island
Atlanta fire chief W. Cummings and three companions were nearly swept to sea when their electric launch struck a sand bar near Cumberland Island. With one oar, they rowed to shore as waves threatened to swamp the craft. The group had intended to fish at daybreak but faced a perilous, hours long struggle before reaching safety.
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Atlanta
Cumberland Island
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