Pole snaps on trolley line injuring worker at Prince and Pulaski
A pole on the electric street railway at the Prince avenue Pulaski street intersection broke under strain, pulling a worker named Abel with it. He suffered a head wound and a broken toe but was not seriously harmed. wire repairs and pole realignment were promised. Nearby observers noted excess strain and questioned construction practices.
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Prince Avenue
Pulaski Street
Apple
Mr. Orr
Willis Span
Abel
Cone
Wit
Wes Whaley
Voss
William E Russell Re-Nominated for Governor in Massachusetts
The Democratic State Convention opened at Mechanics Hall in Worcester with large attendance. J. W. Corcoran chaired the session as William Eustis Russell was nominated for re election amid loud applause. Hon. P. A. Lollins of Boston led the gathering as secretary.
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Worcester
Mass
Spees
Mechanics Hall
Motic
Lowis
Spindles
Ton. J. W. Corcoran
P. A. Lollins
Boston
William J. Dale
William Eustis Russell
Fleecy Staple Arrives in Large Quantities in Clayton Street
Rayner reporter notes over thirty five bales of fleecy staple arriving from the country on Clayton Street in front of Talmadge Bros. store. The grade is splendid and prices are good. Farmers smile as receipts rise daily and buyers show strong demand signaling better times ahead. County Alliance October Quarterly Meeting announced at the Court House in Athens on Thursday Oct 8 at 10 A.M. with elected officers to be salled. Tax apportionment plan is described with levy details for Gonney purposes.
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Clayton Street
Rayner
Talmadge Bros
County Alliance
the County Alliance
Te Court House
Athens
Thursay
W.S. Watery
M. D
Athens. Ga
Forgiving God Dr Lowry Dies by Morphine Overdose
Dr W G Lowry a respected Georgia physician, suffering recurring mental shocks, took morphine last week to end his life. He spoke calmly to relatives, expressing forgiveness and faith, dictated burial wishes in Athens, and was mourned by many in Oconee and across the region.
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W. G. Lowry
Georgia
Lowry
Covington
Athens
Boyd
E. D. Stone
General Grosvenor Returns from World’s Fair Tour
General Grosvenor arrived home in robust health via the Hocking Valley railroad after a World’s Fair tour in Europe. A large crowd greeted him at his residence as he thanked well-wishers and urged sending a boy abroad to build strong American character. He plans to participate in the political campaign with an inaugural speech in Logan.
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Atuens
Grosvenor
Hocking Valley
Europe
Logan
Shooting Scrape at Barry Brothers Livery Ended by Wounds
A near-fatal street incident at the Barry brothers livery on Thomas Street left Mr. R. L. Reaves with minor wounds after a dispute over a small debt and a bucket of paint. Eyewitnesses support both sides while bonds were set for the Barry brothers on assault charges.
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Athens
R L Reaves
Mesrs
Eugene
Frank Barry
Thomas Street
Reaves
Barry Brothers
Eugene Barry
A. B. Jarrett
Barry Bros
Bond
Superior Court
Bloody Independence Day clashes in Guatemala City
A three day revolt in Guatemala City ends with Barillas in control and martial law. Five hundred killed in the fighting as troops quell the mob and guards patrol the streets amid ongoing violence.
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Guatemala
City of
Mexico
Acapulco
Guatemala City
Barillas
Barrillas
Newton
Villas
Mayor Henneman Shot While Protecting Woman in Tanbury
Coroner's inquest findings describe Mayor Henneman killed when he tried to stop Williams from beating a woman. Eyewitnesses say the woman Charlotte Patterson aided Williams in grappling for the pistol. she denies involvement though. Henneman was buried with Masonic rites as the city mourned. Stores closed in his honor.
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Spa
Tanbury
S. C
Henneman
Williams
Charlotte Patterson
Mr. Henneman
Turbulent Raid Plagues Yellville as Secret Gang Attacks Town
In Marion county Arkansas a secret society conducts a brutal raid on Barrons village. Homes of W Hamblett Sr and Jr Rev Ed McCarty Judge Owens R West and Thomas Susser are struck. Windows shattered children injured as horse ears are cut from Jude Owens’s prized animal. Authorities scramble to halt the threat and protect residents.
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Yellville
Ark
Marion County
Barrons
W. Hamblett, Jr
W. Hamblett
Ed McCarty
Owens
R. West
Thomas Susser
Jude Owens
Counander
Lew Rat M McCarty
Hamphlett
Jim McCarty
Savannah Troops Stock 20000 Cartridges as Striking Longshoremen Demand 20 Cents
Five thousand ball cartridges arrive in Savannah for city defense after longshoremen threaten a riot over wages. Col. Reilly ordered the arms from Atlanta at Mayor McDonough’s request, with Governor Northen’s approval. Police and military prepare as rails and docks brace for potential trouble while employers stick to 15 cents and prefer replacements. Electric Bitters ad ends notice.
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Savannan
Savannah
Atlanta
Peter Reilly
McDonough
Garrard
Ocean Steamship
Florida and Western Railway
Colonel Reilly
Northen
Muse
Central Railroad
Arrest of a Post Office Official Shocks Gate City
In Atlanta and Gate City a courtroom hearing unfolds over Ryan’s case while Emmett Stanley head of the money order department at the post office faces embezzlement charges estimated at about 1200. A Marietta runaway killed Miss Reynolds and Mrs. Merritt in a deadly crash linked to Capt. John Reynolds, an Atlanta financier, as the family endures another severe tragedy.
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Marietta
Atlanta
Ryan
Emmett Stanley
Pos
Stanley
Lewis
Miss Reynolds
Merritt
John Reynolds
F. P. Reynold
Burglar Gadeeca case leads to executions
Cincinnati and Jefferson City reports list indictments and overruled motions in three murder cases. The executions are set for Oct 31 in two states, while a county solicitor is noted among those involved. An attendant ad notes Hind’s Sarsaparilla as a remedy for tiredness.
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Anderson
Cincinnati
Lewis M. Hadden
Calvin Tucker
Anto
Ienand
Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Charles Seaton
Lawrescz County
J. H. Orrick
Ironecounty
Williamson
Pettys County
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John Crawford & Co
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Oconee County
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New York
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Brooklyn
W. G Holt
Augusta
Baltimore
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Ireland
Auguste. Ga
Fec
Patrick H. Rooney
Sciuski Street
St. Catherine's Hospital
Millvinte
N. J
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Cumberland County
Whitaker
MR. R. L. Reaves
Messrs
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Cantos
Peter Uhl
Minneapolis
Jacob Brown
Brown
J. A. Buda
Italia
Ill
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Gray
Illinois
Osborn
Covington, Ga
Joe Osborn
Lorenzo Osborn
Carl Schurz
Cvompany
Hamburg
Lyndons
Republic OF Guatemala
Jackson
John Crawford & Co Woolesale
Allan Grant
Sparta
G. F. Kellar
Wrightsville
Sold
J. Crawford & Co
Gate City News
Ottawa
Hind
Swift Specific CO
John L. Arnold
John L. A.nold
Broad ST
Athens, GA
Sledge & Layton
Ibers
Hitler Hoggard
Hindyard Kipli Robert Am Binkack
Walter Baan Heal
Tosehite Carey
Tas Banxer
B. L. Farjeon
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