James J Booth Shot Dead Near Statham Ga
Mr James J Booth a farmer living three miles from Statham Ga was shot and killed yesterday by B A Boyd a Jackson County farmer who lived close to Booths home The shooting occurred at six in the morning Booth died six hours later from a bullet wound through the abdomen with ten punctures Doctors said recovery was unlikely The two men had a long standing dispute over cattle encroaching on Booths crops and both sides offer conflicting accounts The funeral is planned for this afternoon at Booths residence.
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James J. Booth
Statham
B. A. Boyd
Jackson County
Mr. Booth
Messra
John N
T. M
Messrs
Booth
Boyd
Auta
Sbegan
Boyd Anya
Ith
Daniel
Ful- Ulove
Dante
Assis
Iir
John, Tom and
George Booth
New York Doctor Advises Smoking Light Domestic Cigar
A New York physician and cigar judge counsels a man on tobacco use. He recommends a light domestic cigar blended with mild tobacco and a neutral Sumatra wrapper for daytime smoking and a single Havana after dinner, to avoid headaches and throat irritation. He notes many patients overdid Havanas and that changing the smoke diet helps. A separate item reports a Norristown chauffeur sentenced to a year for manslaughter, with defense in self defense and ongoing court proceedings.
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New York
Havana
Stripela Tye Rapper
Norristown
Catholic church seeks new home on Prince Avenue Athens
The Catholic community in Athens reports growing membership and seeks funds to build a church and priest residence on corner of Prince Avenue and Paine. The effort aims to attract more Catholic families, boost city taxes and school patronage, and calls public support.
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Prince Aveaue
Athens
Prince Avenue
Alte
Georgia
South
New Citizens Coming to Athens Demand Remains High
Athens real estate officials note continued strong demand for residences this fall. Newcomers informally announced include C. Wiggins from Atlanta joining the city next month. Mrs. B E LeGrand of Madison seeks housing to educate children, and Mrs. Greenwood of Oxford plans relocation for schooling.
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Athens
2. C. Wiggins
Black Candy Factory
Atlanta
Wiggins
BE. F. LeGrand
Madison
Greenwood
Oxford
Jaleo
Arnett seeks new path after poison attempt in Montgomery
In Montgomery on June 23 P W Arnett, who ingested rat poison but survived, expresses remorse and projects a choice between becoming a devout Christian or a devil. He explains anger over a business deal sparked the act, saying a Greenville Epworth League remark and a Dexter Avenue Methodist pastor warning spurred his crisis.
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Montgomery
Ala
P. W
Arnett
Greenville
Dexter Avenue Methodist Church
Georgia Legislature Opens Amid Speaker Holder Victory
Atlanta June 23 Special The Georgia legislature reconvened with both houses electing John N Holder speaker by unanimous vote. Boifeullet won re election as clerk. Hardeman was chosen speaker pro tem and Morris became doorkeeper after two ballots. Senate chose Slaton president and Northen secretary, with joint session to canvass governor election results tomorrow.
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Atlanta
Georgia
John T. Boiseullet
Clement A. Evans
Joe Hill Hall
Bibb
John N. Holder
Jackson
Holder
Iupport
Uoj
Bolfeullet
Bible
Reed
Campbell
Boifeullets
Boifeullet
R. N. Hardeman
Jefferson
McMchael
Marlon
Hardeman
Meason
J. H. Williford
Fayetter
Morris
Talbot
Prescott
Echols
Murray
Fulton
Austin
Troup
Morgan
Newton
Williford
Messrs
W. T. Morris
J. Randolph Anderson
Chatham
D. D. Paulk
Ben Hill
Messenger
Preston
Jasper
Pittman
Paulk
L. H. Ledginger
Meriwether County
House
Hall
Anderson
Darington
McDaniel
McCutcheon
M. H. Eakes
Dhopesiu
Senate
Charles 8. Northen
Slaton Wiz
Benator J. D. Price
Akin
Calaway
Norris
Matthews
Perry
Slaten
Gordy, Akin and
Rutherford
Northern
Julian B. McCurry
McCurry
Ford
Flynn Hargett
Harris
Muscogee
I. J. Btevens
Coweta
H. Ff. Btevens
Hoke Smith
Hanson
Torrow
Daughter born to Spanish king in Madrid
Queen Victoria gave birth to a daughter at 6:25 a m in La Cranja Spain. The birth was declared successful with Dowager Queen Christina and Princess Beatrice present. Fifteen guns sounded as the infant was shown to dignitaries. The king pardoned prisoners and reduced punishments in celebration. The two elder children are boys, Alfonsso born 1907 and Jaime born 1908.
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la Cranja
Spain
Victoria
Christina
Alfonso
Beatrice
Alfonnso
Jaime
Fooka
Aragon
Catalonia
Purifying Sewage Advances Promise Practical Disinfection
United States Geological Survey and partners report sewage purification uses natural processes to reduce odor and disease. Bleaching powder disinfection can remove 98 to 99 percent of bacteria at costs of 1 to 1.50 per million gallons. Five parts per million chlorine may suffice for trickling filter effluents. Not a full sterilization but practical disinfection with room for improvement. Prince Edward to enter Dartmouth Naval College after Osborn study. Chinese premier urges surrender of killer of Risto Bigel to courts.
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United States Geological Survey
Sanitary Research Laboratory
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Beston
Baltimore
Red Bank
N. J
Geological Survey
Earle B. Phelps
Phelpa
Washington, D. c
London
Jne
Prince Bward
Prince of Wales
Royal
Royal College
Osborne
Naval College
Dartmouth
Prince Edward
BAV
Sandhurst
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Kiett
B. A Boyd
Stathan
Messra, Shackelford & Shackelford
Mflendon
Journal
Guv. Smith
Smith
McLendon
Railroad Commission
Gov. Smith
Joe. Brown
Benedict Arnold
George Washington
West Point
People of
Atlanta Journal
State
Aldrich
Legislature OF
John. M. Slaton
Risto Bigel
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