Mystery of Brinsfield Disappearance Solved Poisoned Self
Kelly H. Brinsfield a Manhattan Life bookkeeper vanished December 29 and was found dead under his porch in Atlanta. Coroner's jury says death by self-administered poison with a narcotic and trapdoor escape, leaving a pistol in his pocket and a staged scene.
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Atlanta
Kelly H. Brinsfield
Brinsfield
West Oain Street
Briesfeld
Brimfield
John Clark
Minnie Broguey
Manhattan Life Insurance Company
Prudential
Prince
Narrow Escape As 17 Year Old Girl Catches Fire
Yesterday at eight in the morning Lillie Hodgson 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Hodgson caught fire while preparing to leave for school. Her light apron touched flames and flared before a servant could remove it. She sustained slight burns to arms and hands and escaped a serious tragedy.
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Lillie Hodgson
A. H. Hodgson
Scott's Emulsion For Delicate Children Increases Growth
An advertisement urges parents to use Scott's Emulsion for undernourished children. It claims the product both feeds and medicines them helping them grow taller stronger and healthier with prices listed as six dollars and one dollar for druggists.
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Scott
Stamp Books Arrive Soon Amid Demand in Principal Cities
Postmaster Morton orders new stamp books for 50 cents and 1 shilling with 24 and 48 stamps. They are compact but demand may delay arrival for several weeks. Brinsfield’s safe change led to a $7,000 shortage, with Bonding by Fidelity and Deposit Company for $5,000. He was a beloved minister’s son, recently married, noted for cigarettes.
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Morton
Brinsfield
Prince
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Brinafield
Payne's Memorial
Bachelor girl and old maid contrasted in verse
The poem contrasts the lonely old maid with the bachelor girl thirty today who keeps youth in her heart. It lauds the bachelor girl as piquant and witty, versed in art and music, and optimistic while noting social expectations for spinsterhood. Also includes brief testimonials for Palmer & Sons products.
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Roy Farrell Greene
Monney
Brave Deed by New York Negro Rescues Eighty-One in Fire
A young Black man named M. L. Anderson saved six lives during a West 184th Street flat fire. He and two passersby carried a man and his children to safety from a second floor window. Firemen rescued other occupants. The incident highlights quick action and communal effort amid rising flames.
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New York
West 184Th Street
M. £. Anderson
Nelson
Anderson
Lewis Ackerman
Goshen
Lud
DeWitt
Palrer & Sons
Emigration agent Davis fined in city court case
Davis a white man was convicted in mayor's court of violating the labor emigration law and fined $200. He posted bond and will appeal to the Superior court. The county case follows in justice court today with Davis again facing trial and strong evidence against him from Hayes and other witnesses.
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Davis
Justice Court
P. B. Davis
E. I. Smith
Jcity
Justice
Matt Hayes
O. R
Georgia
Hayes
Ozark
Alo
Smith
Izense
R. L. Moss
Gospel Temperance Union Forms Branch in Athens Progress
A new branch of the Gospel Temperance Union is organized in Athens with expected fast growth. Mr. Cobb Lampkin chairs the central committee and Mr. H. L. Cook is secretary. Officials deny political aims though rumors link it to a prohibition candidate in the May 15 primary. The pledge condemns liquor as a source of crime and supports its suppression. Palmer & Sons advertises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Pain-Killer with testimonials.
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The
Gospel Temperance Union
Athens
Cobb Lampkin
H. L. Cook
Chancellor Hill
State Democratic Committee
Democrats of
Georgia
Cause of Christ
Jefferson son to open Rip Van Winkle in bold return
Thomas Jefferson will reopen at the opera house next Friday evening March 20 presenting Rip Van Winkle. Attendance last season for his first starring venture signals strong promise and resemblance to his father Joseph Jefferson. Brothers Joseph Jr and William support him as the company promises top comedy players and full scenery and effects.
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Thomas Jefferson
Opera House
Lvening
Rip van Winkle
Joseph Jefferson
Vintore
Hoe
Rip
Greas
Thomas
Joseph, Jr
William
Tutt's Liver Pills Advertises Timely Cure
An old remedy touts Tutt's Liver Pills as a timely cure for sick headache sour stomach malaria indigestion torpid liver constipation and allied diseases promoted as a favorite popular treatment.
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Tutt
London Declares Message A Fake Amid War Dispatches
A late March Kronstadt report claims Boer forces under General Oliver defeated British troops near Bethulia, but London disputes the dispatch as unreliable. Updates from Gaberones to Mafeking stress ongoing fighting, with public sentiment pressing for relief efforts and cautious troop movements.
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Kronstadt
Orange Free State
Pretoria
Oliver
Gatscre
Bethelia
DeWet
Plummer
Gaberones
London
Bethulia
Lord Roberta
Nafeking
Boursseom
Cape Town
Mafeking
The Topeka Capital Faces Early Reader Shortfall
In the early issue of Sheldon's The Topeka Capital the paper drew strong local interest but the delay in distribution cooled reader demand. Current reports show the publication attracting only about twenty five readers here with prospects of waning popularity. A testimonial claims One Minute Cough Cure saved a child’s life and touts its lung benefits amid general advertisement. Tomorrow’s Advertiser will note ex Governor Oates withdrawing from the United States senate race, leaving Morgan and Johnston in contest.
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Sheldon
Topeka Capital
Montgomery
Ala
Tomorrow's Advertiser
Oates
United States
Morgan
Johnston
Gen
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Bachelor Uist
E. Hartgerink
Overiss
Palmer & Sone
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Hinsdale, Ll
Washington
Howe
Charles F. Macrum
South Africa
Culp
Oficer
D. W. Hill
Clayton Street
Goodram
D.W. Hill
Hill
Opera Decac
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Draggista
Perry Davis
W. E. Sitser
W. Oaton
N. Y
Tom Jefferson
Royal
Gatacre
Gutacre
Transvaal
Calvin Zimmerman
Milenbarg Pa
War Department
Otis
Philippines
M. B. Smith
Butternot
Mich
Palmer & Bons
Wm. Orr
Newark
Sys
J. N. Williamson
Athens, Ga
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