The Masked Criminal Mouths and False Beards Exposed
A wide ranging article from London Answers and others traces how criminals use disguises such as false mustaches and beards, but detectives insist on studying permanent facial features. It cites cases from Dumollard to Lefroy, notes dental clues in crimes, and recalls lip language and the dangers of disguise in thefts and murders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Williamson
Scotland Yard
Weston
Deeming
Lefroy
Mr. Gold
Assasin
South Africa
New York
Anna Cotton
New York Sun
Athens Post Office Moves to New Government Building
The Athens post office will move into new quarters in the government building around November 5. The basement will house storage and post office operations, the first floor serves the post office proper, and the top floor will be used by the federal court. The move reflects growth and aims for a handsome, convenient facility. The federal court opening on November 16 may be postponed until occupancy is ready.
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Athens Post Office
Post Office
Federal Court
Athens
Fleming
Judge Russell to resign Western Circuit post and run for governor
Information indicates Judge Richard B. Russell will resign his Superior Court seat in the Western Circuit within days to launch a gubernatorial campaign. The vacancy will be filled by Governor Terrell, with city solicitor George C. Thomas rumored as the likely appointee. A separate medical ad promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm claiming rapid healing of wounds, bruises, and burns, citing antiseptic action and pain relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard B. Russell
Superior Courts
Western Circuit
Russell
Ana
Chamberlain
R. Palmer & Gons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Radical cure for swake bite at Atlanta fair grounds
O A Tanner keeper of a reptile show at the Dreamland fair grounds in Atlanta was bitten by a large moccasin while transferring items. He slit the finger to let blood flow, preventing worse poisoning. He was treated at Grady hospital and declared out of danger. Tanner is a Pittsburgh native.
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Atlanta
O. A. Tanner
Dreamland
Fair Grounds
Polaon
Mr. Tanner
City
Grady Hospital
Pittsburg
Officer Used Billy Freely in Hotel Incident
Saturday night near the Imperial hotel traveling man McCombs collided with Officer Evans. McCombs was knocked unconscious, then struggled, prompting the officer to strike with a billy causing a scalp cut. A physician treated the flesh wound. no serious injury reported.
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Imperial Hotel
McCombs
Evans
Hyomei Catarrh Remedy Promises Quick Cure
A 1900s advertisement touts Hyomei as a proven cure for catarrh. Investigator K T Booth is credited with the method, and a full Hyomei outfit costs $1.00 with a money back guarantee via H R Palmer & Sons. Scores of Athens residents are said to have been helped.
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Vedf
K. T. Booth
Hyomei
Jeadin
Athens
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Brooke Kay Returns From Rough Pays Inquiry
Brooke Kay, identified as Mr, returns from a rough inquiry about pay in Inrough Pays. The brief item notes a personal financial matter and mentions an unspecified source.
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Brooke Kay
Two Negro convicts escape Clarke county camps
Clarke county authorities hunt two escaped convicts after Ed Thomas was shot by a guard. A reward is offered and a report says one man was traced to Oconee county where he was treated roughly by white men. The search continues until both are recaptured and returned to convict camps.
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Clarke County
Ed Thomas
Oconee County
Athens
Real estate leaders Hinton and Gantt urged in Athens
H P Hinton is associated with T L Gantt in the real estate business. The note praises Hinton as a splendid business man and predicts success for the Athens real estate venture with Gantt. Citizens are advised to consult Messrs Gantt and Hinton for property dispositions.
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T. L. Gantt
H. P. Hinton
Hinton
Gantt
Athens
Gan't
Amd
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Miss Patterson
Dumollard
Dia
M. Deflier
Ike
Penneed
Gosa
Baltimore
Miss Tatterson
Charles Patterson
Madison County
Thomas Street
Patterson
Athen
Goss
Goes
Udderzook
Gees
Spolla
Wormwood Scrubbs
Marchionesa de Brinvilliera
Taylor
Federal
Thomas
Macon Telegraph
Tanner
Jack
John Dizon
Tullamore
Ontario
Canada
W. J. Smith & Ira
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Rr
Castor
Myomei
Anton
Ping Prine
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