State Normal School to Meet for Organization Today
A Georgia teachers institute closes with nearly two hundred teachers leaving for home. President Evans and Commissioner Bradwell lead a successful session praised by the faculty. Peabody Institute opens next. seventy five students expected to attend with strict study and dormitory lodging required.
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Theormal
Georgia
Evans
Bradwell
Halle
Evanson
Leores
State Normal School
Peabody Institute
Normal School
Caroline Thomas
Grand Lodge of Good Templars Chooses Buford for Meeting
The Grand Lodge of Good Templars will convene in Buford Georgia on the morning of the 26th with Grand Chief Templar Rev H A Hodges presiding. A reception will be given by the Buford lodge and citizens with plans for public meetings and addresses by notable speakers including Dr Oronhyatekba of London if possible.
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Buford
Grand Lodge of
Good Templars
Burorp
James G Thrower
Atlanta
J.G. Buschwoop
Saraf Buford
Grand Lodge
London
Canada
Great Clearing Sales at MAX JOSEPHS One Week Event
Manufacturer prices ignored at MAX JOSEPHS as sensational price cuts unfold this week. No values asked in the grand clearing sale with dramatic proves that costs are nothing to visit and witness extraordinary cuts in prices.
Bargain Bonanza Yardage and Shoes at Low Prices
A flood of discounts offers extra yardage free with purchases, chalking up yard after yard of lawn and fine fabrics at a fraction of their worth. Alongside, an array of shoes, shawls, lace, and accessories slash prices to lure shoppers into early stock-cutting bargains.
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New York
Warning Card in Store Window Deterrence
A large card placed in the store rear serves as a warning to customers not to approach unless they can resist the temptation to buy. The sign targets impulse shoppers and aims to curb unplanned purchases.
Millinery Department Sells Off Hats at Deep Discounts
The shop announces a clearance in the millinery department with hats slashed to as low as five to twenty-five cents. Every price is eliminated as stock is cleared, with flowers and hats reduced similarly. The owner aims to close out all millinery inventory rather than carry over any item.
Athens Triumph Over Comer In Lively Park Game
Athens defeats Comer 9 to 1 at Athletic Park with strong pitching from Foster and solid hitting. Beusse, Daniels, Reaves and Hutcherson led the offense as Athens built a big early lead, while Wilson and the Comer squad managed only a lone run in the fourth inning. Umpire P. Johnson received praise for steady officiating.
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Athletic Park
Omer
Athens
Athens Boys
Beusse
E.g
Daniis
R. F
Reaves
Talmadge
Hutcherson
Hardeman
Comer
Foster
Beussee
I-A
Wilson
P Johnson
J. M. McCurpy
P. Johnson
Coroners Inquest Over Infant Thrown From Train
Coroner W H Fuller presided in the infant thrown from a train case while J A Pitner was away. A large number of witnesses testified and the inquest adjourned to today for a verdict. The item also promotes Shilohs Vitalizer for 75 cents at City Drug Store B C Orr Manager.
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W. H. Fuller
J. A. Pitner
Shiloh
City
Washington House Action and Homestead Report
In the House, a privilege resolution on postmaster reports gained adoption. The chamber extended government appropriations to July 30 and sent the sundry civil bill back with non concurrence on senate amendments. The Homestead Committee returns after detailing labor events and possible future bloodshed amid Carnegie mill labor. The commerce committee delays coastwise vessel pilotage bill until next session.
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Washington
House
Enloe
Holman
Committee On Appropriations
Senate
Homestead
Homestead Committee
Carnegie Company
House Committee On Commerce
Word Puzzle Ad Promises Free Lithographs
A fragmented newspaper notice hints at a weekly word puzzle offering to send free books, lithographs, or samples from Dr. Harter Medicine Co. The ad claims the paper exposes a unique word used in every issue and asks readers to name the hidden word.
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Dr. Harter Medicine Co
Forst
Revival closes as Jackson district plans meet
Prof N A Moss attends the Normal school in Athens. A revival at the Christian church ends with many additions. The Methodist district conference meets here on the 27th with a large hospitable crowd expected. Mr James W Spence dies near Statham and is buried with Macon ic honors. Dr Frank Jackson visits, and Mayor Lyle targets blind tigers, fining Bill Mosely $55 who pays to avoid further charges.
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Joe Tavern
N. A. Moss
Athens
Christian Church
Methodist District Conference
James W. Spence
Statham
Press
The
Frank Jackson
Lyle
Bill Mosely
Bill
Stolen Papers in Clouston Case Spark City Turmoil
In Parkersburg July 15 the Clouston case papers vanished causing excitement. Charles Webb and Willis Jackson jailed on theft charges alongside E Wari Clouston. Clouston faced circuit court and Justice Stapleton after his bondsman refused to back him. Jackson and Webb confess to roles. Shumway recalls Clouston saying he burned papers and was free two hours before discovery. Strong testimony suggests outside parties protected Clouston.
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Stapleton
Jackson
Clouston
Webb
Shumway
Dalton Gang Robs Express Car in Missouri Haul
A southbound Missouri Kansas and Texas passenger train was held up near Avam by masked robbers, who forced open the Pacific Express safe and escaped with an estimated fifty to seventy five thousand dollars. Four gang members were recently captured near Guthrie as a posse pursues the others. Also notes Cedartown political brief and Kemp's Balsam remedy advertisement.
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Avam
L T
Pacific Express Company
Dalton Gang
Santa Fe
Red Rock
Express
Amonunts
Guthrie
Will Meet in September Political Rally in Charlotte
A plan for a major political rally in Charlotte in September to hear Adlai E. Stevenson, Democratic vice presidential nominee. Stevenson replies he cannot set an exact date yet but will write later. Charlotte expected to host the largest rally in the Queen City’s history. Also brief local items include an Indianapolis assault on a Farnley & McCrea bookkeeper and an advertisement for a consumption cure and remedies.
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Caar Lorre
Charlotte
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Charles W. Tillett
Bloomington
Til
Ith
Agea
Inpianapolis
George Hoffman
Farnley & McCrea
Fletcher Place
Hoffman
Shiloh
Abilah
BR. C. Orr
Forming a Military Organization in Chicago Predicted
Secretary Burns receives state papers enabling Chicago workmen to form a militia under Trinda law. 8,500 expected to sign within a week, with 100 already signed. F Harrity named chairman. New York says Harrity to chair national Democratic organization if unblocked. Cleve land and Stevenson to be notified as nominees at Madison Square Garden next Wednesday night. Thresher or engine service advertised by W. Dos Ag't.
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Curiaco
Burns
The
Carpenters’ Council
Chicago
Trinda
F. Harrity
New York
the World
William F. Harrity
Pennsylvania
National “Democratic Organization
Marin Pe Cme
Grover Cleveland
Adlai E. Stevenson
United States
Madison Square Garden
Governor's Room
City Hall
Baldwin
Garden
Manhattan Club
Cyrus W Field and His Long Public Life
Cyrus W Field died at 9 30 in New York. Born November 30 1819 in Stockbridge Massachusetts he rose to head a large New York firm. He helped develop ocean telegraphy and built submarines lines from Newfoundland to Europe earning honors in Paris and the United States. A monument to Major Andre provoked jokes and mangled by Irish laborers. His wife died in 1891 and his son Edward M Field led a firm that collapsed leaving Field nearly ruined.
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Stockbridge
Mass
New York City
New Foundland
Euro Fre
Cape Ray
Cape Breton
Atlantic
Marg
United States
Field
John. Andre
Curtis Ill With Cancer of Stomach In New York
George William Curtis editor of Harpers Weekly and chancellor of the New York State Regents died? illness noted on Staten Island with stomach cancer diagnosis following a physician consultation. Report also mentions a separate incident at Crawfordsville Poor Farm where Pat Savage was fatally stabbed by inmate A J Smally using a slang-shot.
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George William Curtis
New York
Harper’s Weekly
Board of Regents
University of the State of New York
Staten Island
Curtis
Crawfordsville
Ind
Pat Savage
A. J. Smally
Sheriff Wier recalled through 1864 syrup memory
Beavaroszi S C July 13 Mr Borror recalls an 1864 Savannah area incident. As a 16 year old boy J W Wier and a friend shared syrup from a canteen while Col Mella’s regiment rested near Thunderbolt. The cold morning led to a playful syrup dash and a lighthearted contest over the last drop.
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Wier
Beavaroszi
S. C
Mr. Borror
Savane
Col
Mella Regimnt
Athens
Savannah
Thunderbolt
Letter praising clean news and public morals in Athens
A 19th century letter from Lt Col Glwatney thanks a minister for a salutary editorial pledge to publish only wholesome news. It notes Athens population around 12 000 and suggests readers seek Kemp’s Balm for throat and lung issues, with advertised bottle sizes and availability.
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J. H. Sronz
Athens
BaNnee
Drax Sm
Times
Ingo
Kemp’ Balean
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MAX Joseph’s
India
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Congress
Max Joseph
Pete
H. P.O
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Clouster
Felton
Kemp
North Carolina
Aultman, Taylor & Co
Cyrus W. Field
J. W. Wier
Thos, Epps
Flisch
Jack
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