Disappearance of Henry W Grady Deepens Norfolk Mystery
Athens reports the puzzling vanishing of Henry W Grady of Atlanta who was last seen in Norfolk on Friday. His wife and grandmother seek updates as police and investigators scour Norfolk and New York for clues while theories hinge on foul play or hay fever driven temporary aberration.
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Athens
Henry W. Grady
Atlanta
Norfolk
Mr. Grady
New York
Grady
Eugene Black
City Court of
Black
R Salt
Judge R B Russell Enters Supreme Judgship Race
Judge R B Russell arrived in the city at 11 p m on the Seaboard and held a special session of the superior court to grant several charters He indicated he is entering the race for the Supreme Court and his candidacy draws strong support from state friends The Banner notes Solicitor O H Brand will seek the superior court judgeship creating a vacancy in the solicitor's office Clarke county politics may see a general mix up
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R. B. Russell
City
Seaboard
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Russell
Clarke County
O. H. Brand
Merchants and Mechanics Day Crowning Feature of Carnival
W F Dorsey chairs the Mechanics Day committee for Elke Carnivals and has organized a large effort with merchants preparing floats. Friday, October 3, is set as the crowning carnival day with visitors from across the state expected. The parade promises unprecedented length and broad industry representation from Ath ens.
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W. F. Dorasy
Bis
Dorsey
Georgia
Carrying Concealed Weapons Arrest of Begro Jim Oliver
Jim Oliver, a begro from Elbert county who arrived about a week ago, was arrested by Officer McKie Saturday on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. He was bound over by Judge Outer to the city court yesterday.
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Jim Oliver
Elbert County
McKie
Move Into New Home by AlphayTan Omegs Fraternity
The AlphayTan Omegs fraternity quarters moved yesterday from the Moes building on Clayton Street to the Brumby residence on Pulaski Street. The handsome residence, leased last commencement, has been cleaned and repaired and is now one of the handsomest homes in Athena. Fifteen members will occupy the clubhouse and home life comforts will be provided. The chapter house abolishment issue has been settled, reviving this living arrangement with renewed earnestness. The plan has shown success in other races, and those who studied student home life deem it very successful.
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AlphayTan Omegs Fraternity
Moes
Clayton Street
Brumby
Pulaski Street
Athena
Jim Brown Arrested for Concealed Weapon and Disorderly Conduct
Jim Brown, described as a dangerous negro formerly of Athens now in Alabama, was arrested yesterday morning by Officers McKie and Hill on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct. Reports say he came to the city last Saturday, cursed a white man named William Escoe, and displayed a knife. He allegedly showed a plate from his pocket in his bosom and faces a police court to answer charges.
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Jim Brown
Athens
Alabama
McKie and Hill
Brown
William Escoe
Rate Not Fixed by County Commissioners Delayed Meeting
At a county meeting last Monday the tax rate was not fixed due to a misunderstanding. The treasurer and tax receiver reports were unavailable and the session adjourned to tomorrow for another commissioners’ meeting to fix the rate.
Dr G J Moore Arrives to Lead University of Georgia Chemistry
Dr G J Moore, elected adjunct professor of chemistry at the University of Georgia, has arrived to assume charge of his department at the opening of the university. A Virginia graduate and noted educator, his arrival is welcomed as a strong addition to the university’s faculty. The item also lists advertised letters remaining at Athens post office, Sept 9, 1903, and other local notices from Seiplin Sons at 100 Clayton St.
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C. J. Moore
University of Georgia
Moore
South
University of Virginia
Athens Post Office
Seipln Sons
Clayton St
Athens
W. J. Barnett
Mother's Friend Advertisement Promises Relief for Pregnancy
An old promotional ad extols Mother's Friend as a soothing tonic that strengthens back muscles and eases pregnancy discomfort. It claims to relieve morning sickness breast soreness insomnia and stress without drugs, touting two decades of success and urging readers to request a book from The Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta Georgia.
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Felaa
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Murder suspected as three bodies found in Chicago
Chicago police, the coroner and the health department investigate after three bodies are found at 29 and 2711 State street. One adult and two babies were discovered in a wooden box under sawdust at 2709 State street. Undertaker claims one body. plumber says two. Authorities suspect more graves in nearby yards.
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Chicago
State Street
City Health Department
Charles Johnson
William DeKissock
Traeger
Wife Used Gun In Apparent Murder Suicide
New York Sept. 9 Charles O Neil janitor at the New York trust and exchange building 76 78 Park Place was probably fatally shot by his wife who then killed herself The couple about 26 years old the shooting occurred in their apartment two sealed letters found presumed to explain the premeditated act O Neil crawled down stairs and was taken to a hospital nearby
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New York
Charles O'Neil
New York Trust and Exchange
Park Place
O'Neil
Tragedies Over Crap Games Kill Dozen in Mississippi
Mississippi report notes at least a dozen African Americans killed in crap games over the past year, with a recent fatal shooting at Lamkin plantation in Grenada County as Henry Drake was killed by Robert Beck. Governor Jelks rests in Montgomery to escape politics as Whitecaps whip Mat Sturgeon near Bloomington. In North Carolina, bears in Jones County towns claim ten killed in August. stencil warnings posted as locals fear violence and unrest.
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Jackson
Mits
Lamkin Plantation
Grenada County
Henry Drake
Robert Beck
Heavy laden barge sinks at Detroit dock
The steam barge H Houghton owned in Detroit sank at the foot of Dubois street during a violent storm. Two crew members William Daniel 16 and Edward Close 18 both of Harbor Beach Mich drowned in their berths. The vessel had arrived from Kellys Island Lake Erie with crushed stone. The weight of water and stone is blamed for the sinking.
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Detroit
Mich
H. Houghton
Dubois Street
William Daniel
Edward Close
Harbor Beach
Houghton
Kelly's Island
Lake Erie
Miners Enthusiastic Strike Seen as Won in Tamaqua
In Tamaqua Pennsylvania on September 9, miners returned to work at Lehigh Coal and Navigation No 4 and No 12 collieries with no soldiers deployed. District UMW leaders visited and declared the strike virtually won urging unity until challenges end. Local shippers moving 1,000 tons of coal to market.
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Tamaqua
Panther Creek
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Pany
U. Mine
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Ohio Proclamation Mckinley Death Anniversary
Governor Nash issues a proclamation marking September 14 as the anniversary of President McKinley's death and urges Ohio churches to hold memorial services in his honor. The notice notes nationwide church participation and expresses the wish that Ohioans join in the tribute. Forsbilious attack sentence references Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets available from druggists.
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Obd
McKintey
Columbus
Nash
Ohio
Governor Stone Talks on Pennsylvania Coal Strike
Governor Stone of Pennsylvania arrived in the anthracite region and said he would push for a constitutional law to settle the strike while protecting against future trouble. He did not plan meetings with coal operators or officials and declined to comment on rumored cross state plans. Ports in Haiti were closed to foreign ships amid island disturbances, with orders to halt documents for Gonavves and Port de Paix.
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New York
Stone
Pennsylvania
Sald
Harrisburg
Baer
Philadelphia and Leading
Senator Pratt
Odell
Wilkesbarra
Senator Platt
Platt
New Jersey
Hamburg
Halti
Gonalves
Saint Liarte
Port de Paix
Bolerend Canal
Arnica Salve Claims Quick Piles Cure in Two Weeks
W A Greer of McConnevilleville Ohio reports three years of good doctors failed to help his piles and fistula until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him in two weeks. The ad lists cures for barns bruises sores eruptions and other conditions, offered at local drug stores with a money back guarantee.
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W. A. Greer
McConmelleville
W. J. Genith & Bros
Hal Palmer & Son
Columbia in ferment as conservatives are jailed
Dispatches from Bogota report a rift between President Morroqui and War Minister Fernandez with Fernandez shown to seek dictatorial powers. Senator Martinez Silva and other conservatives are imprisoned for criticising the government. Magdalena River remains blocked and insurgents hold Point Piñon with heavy artillery, hindering river traffic. Rumors say steamers Hercules and Cleneros were sunk or captured by rebels.
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Magdalena River
Piion
New York
Bogota
Colombia
Kinston
Jamaica
The
Herald
Morroqui
Fernandez
Martinez Silva
Washington
Magdelena
Pinon
Hercules
Cleneros
Woman Confesses Pushing Lukens Overboard On Yacht
Chicago dispatch reports Mrs. Kate Jarreau confessed to Coroner that she pushed Earl Lukens overboard during a yacht trip on the river near New Orleans. Lukens, manager of the New Orleans branch of a correspondence school, had been believed drowned after an Aug 81 incident. Police hold Mrs. Jarreau as a witness. search for Hans Reig followed her disclosure.
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Earl Luken
Chicago
Tribune
New Orleans
Earl
Lukens
Wee
Ane
Kate Jarreau
Richard
Jarreau
Hans Reig
Tobacco in Great Demand Across Eastern North Carolina
Reports from North Carolina markets show record prices and strong demand for bright tobacco. Wilson leads in sales with millions of pounds traded. Kin aton Greenville and Rocky Mount also active, with Wilson selling 1,200,000 pounds last week. The leaf trade drives remarkable growth in these towns.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Wilson
Kinaton
Greenville
Rocky Mount
Castro routs Venezuelan rebels claim of victory
New York dispatch reports President Castro saying a battle at Finquillo led to the defeat of revolutionary generals Luciano Mendoza and Rioja, with the consul in New York relaying the cable stating the rebel army was completely destroyed and national peace secured.
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Castro
New York
Revolutionary Army
Meredoza
Rioja
Venezuela
Finquillo
Luciano Mendoza
New Steamship Venture to Compete with Far East Trade
A Maine formed American Asia Steamship company plans monthly sailings from New York to Oriental ports with an initial voyage expected mid to late October. The line aims to boost trade between New York and the Far East, signaling renewed interest in China commerce. The capitalization is $500,000 and the venture reflects strong local financial and shipping interest.
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New York
Oriental
China
Orient
Enya
The
Journal of Commerce
Far East
American-Asiatia Steamship Company
Maine
Drunken fracas at San Luci park dance hall injures several
In a late night brawl at San Luci park near St Marys manager F B Schmidt fired a loaded shotgun into the crowd. Two men and three girls were seriously wounded including J F Drake who was shot in the neck and may die. Others wounded include Charles Rhodes Rose Whitehead Jenyalael Ella Wilkinson Mary Hines and Pepe Lakeae Gabate. Schmidt escaped.
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San Luci Park
St. Marys
Schmidt
J.F. Drake
Charles Rhodes
Rose Whitehead
Jenyalael
Ella Wilkinson
Mary Hines
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