Dynamite Attempts Target Statham Homes In Prohibition Backlash
The town of Statham rocked by three dynamite attacks Saturday night aimed at Mayor William Fite and others. Authorities believe the crimes are tied to recent arrests of alleged blind tigers. suspects are identified and bloodhounds were deployed as investigations continue for potential convictions.
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Statham
William Fite
Luther Steed
M. M. Arnold
James Pepper
Athens
Fite
Hous
Marshal Steed
Merck Faces Charge In Athens Auto Collision
H L Merck of Athens faces a misdemeanor charge under a new speeding law after a Saturday night collision with H D Griffeth’s team between Athens and Georgia Factory. Griffeth says he moved aside. Merck contends Griffeth blocked the road. Griffeth’s horse was killed. car damaged. case to be heard in Athens City Court.
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H. L. Merck
Athens
H. D. Griffeth
Georgia
Griffeth
Merck
Land Owners Show Proposed To Promote Georgia Exposition
Invitations have been issued for a joint Atlanta meeting on September 15 with editors landowners and the Greater Georgia Association to plan a Georgia Land Owners Exposition in November. The show will feature corn oats wheat cotton fruits vegetables and other farm products to attract buyers and sellers across the state. Endorsers include Geo W Dean Judge Hopking Judge Sam Smith W E Aycock Dr Jeffords Floyd Al jford and others. Frank Weldon is asked to manage.
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Atlanta
Greater Georgia Association
Geo. W. Dean
Waycross
Hopking
Thomasville
Sam Smith
Albany
W. E. Aycock
Moultrie
Dr. Jeffords
Floyd al Jford
Worth County
Wights
Grady
Frank Weldon
Georgia
Carolinas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Delta Upsilon Fraternity Holds 76th Convention in San Francisco
The seventy six annual convention of the Delta Upsilon fraternity opens in San Francisco with headquarters at the St Francis hotel. Hundreds attend from across the country as guests of the University of California chapter for a three day meeting. Delta Upsilon, founded at Williams College in 1834 by students including Stephen Field and James A. Garfield.
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San Francisco
Cal
Delta Upatlon Fraternity
St. Francis Hotel
University of California
Delta Upsilon
Williame College
Stephen J. Pield
United States
Capesane Court
James A. Garfield
Bicycle Stolen From Front of Prince Avenue Pharmacy
A delivery boy left his bicycle outside Prince Avenue Pharmacy late Saturday night. On return the bike was missing and no leads were available. Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the theft.
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Prince Avenue Pharmacy
Great Losses From Forest Fires Warn of 1910 Record
Washington August 12. Forester Graves warns 1910 may set a record for forest fire losses after a season of severe fires across Lake States and Mountain States. He urges rapid detection, adequate fighting forces, and coordinated patrols to curb damage to timber, railroads, and private property.
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Washington
Omidlala
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Lake States
Henry
Graves
Hart Superior Court convenes next October
Hartwell Ga September 12 the Hart superior court next term convenes the second Monday in October under a new act moving terms from March and September to April and October. First cotton bales sold in Hartwell Tuesday by Sheriff W M Kidd and Dr C D Torner.
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Hart Supeior
Hartwell
Hart Superior Court
Sherif W. M. Kidd
C. D. Torner
Changes in Georgia state offices ahead of 1911 inauguration
Avlanta Georgia September 12 with Governor Smith set to take office in June 1911, officials discuss anticipated staff changes. Likely returns include C M Hitch as executive secretary and Josiah Carter as private secretary, with M K Haralson moving to be secretary. Adjutant General A J Scott may be replaced by Claude Smith as captain and state shooter. Keeper of public buildings J L Barron may step aside. George Tomlin of Carroll expected to apply again. Oil and fertilizer inspector posts expected changes as well.
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Avlanta
Hoke Smith
State House
C. M. Hitch
Smith
Hitch
Candler
Terrell
A. O. Bacon
Josiah Carter
Marietta Journal
Cobb County
M. K. Haralson
oMce
A. J. Scott
Brown
Scott
Claude Smith
Campbell County
Atlanta
Georgia
J. L. Barron
Farmers’ Union
George Tomlin
Carroll
Governor Sprague Reaches Eightieth Birthday Anniversary
Narragansett Pier Rhode Island statesman Governor Sprague veteran relief executive during the Civil War and longtime U S senator marked his eightieth birthday today. Longtime ill health and the prior year’s fire destruction of his grand Rhode Island home have sent him traveling in Europe.
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Narragansett Pier
Sprague
Rhode Island
United States Senate
Europe
New Elbert County Committee Declares Tribble Win
Elbert County's new executive committee convened at the courthouse elects C B Earle permanent chairman, declares J Bam Tribble the county’s Democratic nominee. The move, called by Tribble supporters, aims to seat delegates for a forthcoming convention as the internal dispute over the August 23 1910 primary widens.
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Journal
Elberton
Howard
Tribble
Court House
C. BE. Earle
Martin Heard
Heard
Athens
Elbert County
J. Tribble
W. M. Howard
Bam J. Tribble
Efberton
J. Mann
Pike
Elbert
Two Policemen Pose as Thieves in Athens Incident
Officers Felton and Short of the Athens police, disguised as thieves, attempted a burglary before daylight yesterday. The owners resisted, and the officers sustained injuries in the ensuing struggle.
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Felton
Short
Athens
State at Large Committee Members listed in Georgia endorsement
Atlantis Ga September 12 Chairman W C Wright of Newnan announces the state executive committee six teen members from the state at large as authorized by the convention. Names include W W Lambdin Waycross J H McGehee Talbotton E L McKinney Macon L J McConnell Royston Bowdre Phinizy Augusta P A Stovall Savannah Paul B Trammell Dalton H H Fitzpatrick Madison T M Brumby Jr Marietta Peter 5 Cummings Leila Reuben R Arnold Atlanta Jesse Mercer Fitzgerald Robert L Berner Forsyth W L Peek Conyers T C Waters Atlanta and Howard Thompson Gainesville.
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Madison
T. M. Brumby, Jr
Marietta
Peter 5. Cummings
Leila
Reuben R. Arnold
Atlanta
Jesse Mercer
Fitzgerald
Robert L. Berner
Forsyth
W. L. Peek
Conyers
T. C. Waters
Howard Thomspson
Gainesville
Fight Waged By Smith Men In Georgia Legislature
Atlanta reports show the progressive democrats backing Hoke Smith expected to win a majority in the next Georgia legislature. John M. Slaton appears set to lead the Senate while Speakership of the House remains contested between John N. Holder and W. H. Burwell with Hopkine also in the mix. Opposition to Bolfeuillet as Clerk and Northen as Secretary is rumored from Smith factions.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Brown
House
Senate
J. E. Sheppard
Americus
Emmet Shaw
Fort Gaines
John M. Slaton
John N. Holder
W. H. Burwell
Hancock
H. W. Hopkine
Thomas
Burwell
Joe Brown
Smith
Holder
Heaven
John T. Bolfeuillet
Chas. 8. Northen
Tennessee Independents Back Hooper After Patterson Withdrawal
Nashville dispatch notes the regular Democratic state committee plans to meet to consider a new platform and a governor candidate after M. R. Patterson's withdrawal. Independents remain aligned with B. W. Hooper, while some Memphis Rutherford and Madison counties hint at harmonizing but have not instructed delegates to vote for Hooper. The withdrawal largely shifts dynamics but does not alter independent support.
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Tennessee
Patterson
Nashville
Tenn
Democratic
M. R. Patterson
B. W. Hooper
Memphis
Rutherford
Madison
Hooper
Jover Tennesse
Local Fire Insurance Agents Convene Fifteenth Convention
The fifteenth annual convention of the National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents opened in Chicago and will run through Thursday. The initial session featured reports from officers and committees. Key topics include expense reduction and rate cuts, state rating laws, uniform blanks, and qualifications for agency appointments.
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Chicago
Ill
National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents
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