Professional pickpocket nabbed near the ticket wagon yesterday
A detective halted a suspected pickpocket in Athens after a purse theft at a circus, identifying the man as Brady Jones of Atlanta. Jones claimed multiple origins and was jailed on vagrancy charges. Evidence includes a pocketbook and fertilizer checks linked to H. M. Campbell. Mayor Dorsey jailed him for six months on the streets.
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Brady Jones
Lunging's Clicis
A. G. Ray
Atlanta
Ray
Bristol
Asheville
Charlotte
Athens
Offcer O. C. Harbin
Bob Jones
Columbia
8. C
H. M. Campbell and
Wera
Hodgson Cotton Company
Campbell
Dorsey
Arrest of Ben Heard in Elbert County Murder Case
Ben Joe Heard, a Black man wanted on a murder charge in Elbert County, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer A. H. Cook on Broad Street. Heard acknowledged the warrant but denied guilt, allegedly involved in fatally striking a Black man in Elbert County with a rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Joe Heard
Elbert County
A. H. Cook
Broad Street
Omcer Cook
Ktreets
Heard
Elbert
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Germania Fire Insurance President
Andrew Schenck of Ayton Ontario, president of Germania Fire Insurance Co, endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe and effective for children and stubborn coughs. The product is sold by H.R. Palmer & Sons, Orr Drug Co., Warren J. Smith & Bro, B. C. McEvoy, and L. P. Canning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Fire Insurance Co
Chamberlain
Andrew Schenck
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
B. C. Mc Evoy
L. P. Canning
Auto Accident Injures Four Year Old on Washington Street
Yesterday afternoon near the post office Marion Godfrey four years old was struck by an automobile driven by Walter H. Jones of High Shoals. The child suffered a dislocated ankle and twisted ligaments but is not believed to be in serious danger. Jones stopped at once and aided the girl who was taken to Dr. Fullilove for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Marion Godfrey
Walter H. Jones
Post Ofice
Baptist Church
Robbery Attempt Foiled At Mrs Cora Booths Restaurant
Late Tuesday night a police officer on Thomas Street found the front door of Mrs Cora Booths restaurant open and observed a broken latch indicating a burglary attempt. No theft was detected and the owner was notified.
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Mrs
Thomas Street
Cora Booth
Shot at man at his window on Hill Street
Late Tuesday night burglar attempted to enter the Kilpatrick residence on Hill Street. Kilpatrick fired his pistol as the intruder fled into darkness, shots fired after him. outcome unknown. Miss Sallie Taurmond of High Rocks visited the city Wednesday.
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J.T. Kilpatrick
Hill Street
Mr. Kilpatrick
Miss Sallie Taurmond
High Rhoals
Thrilling burglary alarm at Layton home
Miss Layton awoke to a man's hand on her throat in the dark while visiting aunt Mrs. W. A. Chastain. The intruder released her and fled through a window. police investigated through the night but could not identify the would be burglar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Layton
M. K. Layton
Texas
W. A. Chastain
Tidl
Circus con and pickpocketing trap in Athens
A plantation resident visiting Athens lost seventy five dollars after being deceived by four men posing around a pocket book. One thief claimed a hundred dollar bill and convincing the victim to split the found money. Police seek capture of the swindler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Joseph F. Comer
Thomas Street
Call for funds campaign expenses in Athens
The national democratic executive committee seeks one hundred thousand dollars to sustain campaign expenses until election day. Athens readers are urged to contribute with a last date of the 28th. Moses C. Wetmore asks for broader support to ensure a democratic victory this fall. A health note promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Democratic Executive Committee
Athens
Moses C. Wetmore
Dr. King
L. A. Bartlet
Guilford
Maine
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores
Government road expert to build sand clay road near Madison county
Road expert Mr. W. 8. Keller arrives to construct one or more miles of sand clay road along the Danielsville road near Mr. Otho Brown’s residence. He is sent by the government to demonstrate practical road building, and the county commissioners are congratulated on securing his services. The project will be watched with interest by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Keller
Madison County
Danielsville
Reat Dence
Otho Brown
Keller
An Appeal Made The Sportsmen
An appeal urges Georgia sportsmen to join the Georgia Game Protective Association to push stronger laws and enforcement to save game. Readers are asked to send name and address to Charles L Davis in Warm Springs, who will organize supporters and coordinate action with Charles T Hopkins, Seaton Grantland, and Charles Woolfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L Davis
Warm Springs
Georgia Game Protective Association
Georgia Sportsmen
Charles T. Hopkins
Atlanta
Seaton Grantland
Griffin
Charles Woolfolk
Columbus
Charles L. Davis
Negro arrested in Morgan County on gambling charge
Lawyer Thomas, a negro man, was arrested yesterday morning in the city by Officer A. H. Cook on the charge of gambling. A Morgan county warrant charges Thomas with the offense and Sheriff Aycock later transported him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Omcer
A. H. Cook
Morgan County
Aycock
Plastered Mouth of a School Boy
Kansas City Kansas Oct 21 a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Miss Edith Wirt a school teacher for pasting a strip of court plaster across the lips of Harvey Gallaway a 9 year old pupil who talked too much in school the warrant sworn by the boy s father charges cruel punishment
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Kansas City
Edith Wirt
Kan
Harvey Gallaway
Clarke County Democratic meeting calls for election mobilization
Chairman Gamble of Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee calls a Friday meeting at 4 pm in Room 203 Southern Mortgage Building to plan voter enthusiasm and a large turnout for the national election on the first Tuesday in November. The call notes potential speeches, rallies, and strategic actions to secure Democratic electors and avoid electoral complications.
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Gamble
The
Clarke County
Democratic Executive Committee
Bryant
Georgia
Tilden
Republican Congress
Florida
Louisiana
South Carolina
Hayes
United States
Cabinet Members of Grover Cleveland Rally for Bryan
Three former Cleveland cabinet members spoke at Carnegie Hall in New York to show the Tilden Cleveland wing of the party supports William Jennings Bryan. David R. Francis Judson Harmon and Hilary A. Herbert sat on the platform at the mass meeting held by the Bryan and Kern Business Men's Association.
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New York
Cleveland
Tilden
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan and Kern Business Men's Association
Carnegie Hall
David R. Francis
Missouri
Interior
Escaped Captain Taylor Survives Night Riders Lynchings
Zach Taylor, elderly lawyer, was seized with Captain Rankin and later escaped by swimming Beelford Lake after a dispute among masked night riders. Fled through a bayou, fired upon, then vanished into woods. Resurfaced near Tiptonville, Tennessee seeking safety.
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Rankin
Memphis
Tenn
Zach Taylor
Walnut Log
Captain Rankin
Tiftonville
Ashermen
Judge Taylor
Beelford Lake
Taylor
Tiptonville
Voley's Honey and Tar cure claimed for coughs
A short advertisement touts Voley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for coughs and to strengthen the lungs while expelling colds. It urges purchase from all druggists in a distinctive old time packaging claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voley
Pocket Picked Of One Hundred Thirty Dollars In Athens
John C Gary, a Jackson County storekeeper, lost a large roll of mostly one dollar bills by pickpocketing on College Avenue yesterday morning. A bystander was arrested as the thief escaped through a dense crowd near the Southern Mutual building. Police pursue the suspect while Gary hopes for recovery of his money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
College Avenue
John C. Gary
Center
Athens
Gary
Southern Mutual
University of Georgia Students Condemn Vandalism at Chapel
Yesterday morning the University of Georgia campus held a mass meeting at the chapel presided by D L Rogers to denounce recent vandalism of private property and a State Normal School. Speakers included J K McDonald B Smith A H Nix G Spillers O P Beall and L N Suddath. The Freshman class led by Suddath voiced disapproval. The group pledged to contribute funds to repaint the damaged areas once the guilty parties are identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
D. L. Rogers
State Normal School
Messie
J. K. McDonald
B. Smith
A. H. Nix
G. ©. Spillers
O. P. Beall
L. N
Graves Jeered by New York Audiences During Speech
Rochester N Y October 21 John Temple Graves independence league vice presidential candidate and Clarence J Shearn gubernatorial candidate defended their propaganda in Convention hall. Graves was cheered at first but attacks on William J Bryan triggered cat calls and cheers for Bryan prompting some audience members to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
John Temple Graves
Independence League
Clarence J. Shearn
Graves
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Haskell's Law Suit Against Hearst Challenged
Omaha Neb Oct 21 The 600000 claim Governor Haskell Oklahoma filed against William Randolph Hearst is declared invalid by prominent lawyers. They note Nebraska law bans punitive damages in a libel suit and 200000 of the amount is punitive. The petition lacks required affidavits from Haskell or his lawyers per state law. Under No Traske statutes the suit has no standing until accomplished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Haskell
Oklahoma
William Randolph Hearst
Nebraska
Notraske
Lame Back Ailment Mentioned by Local Advertisers
An item notes back pain attributed to rheumatism of the small of the back. References to Lint & Bro OC McBvoy and L. P. Cam] ning suggest local businesses or doctors offering remedies or treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBvoy
L. P. Cam
Ning
Tapp Notified of His Nomination by Liberal Party
Chicago Oct 21 Colonel Rid Ney Tapp of Georgia presidential candidate of the new liberal party was formally notified at Hull House. He urged supporters to vote for liberal electors and for women to vote for principles, arguing the two old parties are dissolvein g and advocate a direct taxation plank and initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ridney Tapp
Georgia
New Liberal Party
Hull House
Conigict
Tapp
Liberal
Liberal Party
Mr and Mrs Frank M Tiller in Athens visit
Mr and Mrs Frank M Tiller of Carlton spend a few days in Athens the yucata of Mrs Apdraws on the Boulevard.
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Frank M. Tiller
Carlton
Athens
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Child
J. T. Kilpatrick
W. S. Kellar
Government Department
Washington
the Sportsmen
Grover Cleveland
Capt
Night Riders
John Gary
Hearst
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