Attempted murder charge over poisoned banana case in Macon
Macon Georgia April 8 special report says John W Yarbrough a Savannah native turned Macon resident is jailed on assault with intent to murder after a banana containing bichloride of mercury was given to 11 year old Irene Herndon. A fire at Yarbroughs home sparked further investigations and a Pinkerton agent joined in examining connections with an unknown man linked to the family. Yarbrough admits giving the fruit but denies poisoning and claims the affair aims to block insurance claims on his furniture.
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Irene Herndon
J. W. Yarbrough
Yarbrough
Macon
John W. Yarbrough
Bavannah
G W Hendon Stim
Harris Street
Herndon
Irene Chemists
Miss Herndon
Nic
Yarbrought
Herndons
Rembert Avenue
Heindon
Irene
William Winburn Elected Head of Central of Georgia
William Winburn of Savannah was elected president of the Central of Georgia railroad at a directors meeting, succeeding C. Y. Markham. Winburn, long an official of the road, vows to improve transportation facilities while maintaining policy continuity and notes Markham will remain active in the company.
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William Winburn
Central of
Georgia
Savannah
William 4 Wimburn
Savanni
Central George Railway
Wrectors
Toda
C Y. Markham
Chicago
Winburn
Markham
Central of Georgia
Central of Georgia Rail
H Markham
Tllinois Central
Wind Central
Ocean Steamship Company
Winburns
Winburrn
Focal
Central
General Managers
James Gordon Bennett Better Today In Cairo
James Gordon Bennett proprietor of The New York Herald is reported better after medical care in Cairo Egypt. Physicians attending him believe he may soon be well enough to travel to be hoped home.
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James Gordon Bennett
Caro
Egypt
The
New York
Behopehs
Reading The Constitution Ads Save You Money
The Constitution’s ads offer bargains that could boost your funds and cut housebuilding costs. Shingle deals and low lemon prices were highlighted, inviting readers to profit from daily advertising.
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Constitution
Atlanta
Refused Release of Grover City Man Over $5 Weekly Support
Mercer Pa April 8 L M Bollinger of Grove City Pa in jail four years for refusing to obey a court order to contribute 5 a week to his wife was refused release on his own recognizance. Judge A W Williams warned that unless he makes a settlement with that girl soon he will be sent to the workhouse under an act covering such cases.
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Mercer
L. M. Bollinger
Grove City
Bollinger
Hams
Hawkinsville Youth Admits Ax Slaying of Uncle
Harry Lee an 18 year old nephew of P O Bonnell confessed to killing his uncle in Hawkinsville Georgia. He said the uncle abused him and refused money to go home. Bonnell 22 a baker was killed in his sleep as Lee used an ax on him after dressing. Lee told police he struck Bonnell twice more after the first blow. Bonnell recently moved from Florida and left a family there.
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Hawkinsville
Harry Lee
P O Bonnell
Killine
Burns Agency
Atlanta
Lee
Bonnell
Les
Florida Bowmell 15
Rabbis Appeal Denied for Four Gunmen in Rosenthal Killing
Albany governors denies plea by five Orthodox Jewish clergymen for stay of execution of four gunmen convicted in Herman Rosenthal killing. Execution set for Sing Sing next Monday. Clergy argued new Becker trial evidence could alter identification. request to delay until Passover denied.
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Albany
New York
Herman Rosenthal
Glynn
Sing Sing
Becker
Glyam
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America
Bach
Haleh Jacob Goldste
Frank Chofiel
Simpson Promoted by Southern Railway
Knoxville Tennessee April 15 General Superintendent of the northern district of the Southern Railway with headquarters at Greensboro North Carolina. The division includes Richmond Washington Danville Norfolk Winston Salem. RK Simpson began as a water boy in 1882 rising to roadmaster and superintendent of divisions before his move.
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Knoxville
Tdénn
RK Simpson
Southern Railway
Northern
Greensboro
Richmond
Washington
Danville
Norfolk
Winston-Salem
Simpson
Enozville
Frost Threat Shrinks Georgia Peach Crop Adverse Weather Forecast
The cold wave from the northwest reaches Georgia with frost risk for the peach crop. Forecaster C F von Herrmann warns temperatures may dip near freezing in Atlanta, with cloudiness and winds moderating Thursday but continuing cold through Friday. Northern areas face greater damage. The frost danger extends from Florida to the Ohio valley, with widespread low temperatures and a likely record cold spell.
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Georgian
C F von Herrman
Weather Bureau
Georgia
Atlanta
Washington
Alaska
Mississipp Valley
Atlantic
Ohio Valley
Pensacola
Fla
Florida
British Aviator Killed at Brooklands Flight
London reports the British army flying corps sergeant Deane was killed during a final pupil flight at Brooklands aerodrome. He reached 1200 feet and attempted a sharp spiral descent when he lost control of the aeroplane.
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London
Deane
British Army Flying Corps
Brooklands
Acted as Hangman for His Old Wife and Then Hanged Self
In New York on First Avenue today Jacob Thels, 79, and his wife, 76, died by hanging in their grandson George’s home. Despondent over being a burden to their grandchildren, they allegedly assisted each other during the act. The husband helped adjust the rope around her before stepping to his own death.
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New York
Jacob Thels
George
First Avenue
Felder and Hardwick Hold a Conference
Washington April 3 Special Attorney General Felder left after a lengthy interview with Representative Hardwick none of which resolved differences between Felder and Hardwick regarding senate candidacies. Felder who resigns May 1 spoke with Hoke Smith and others while Hardwick announced he will not seek re election to the house. Hardwick assails the county unit rule, calling the committee the Slaton group as governors friends vote against it.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Felder
TW Hardwick
Senate
John D Little
Atlanta
Supreme Court
Hardwick
Hoke Smith
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Slaton Committee
Schoolboy Fatally Stabs Mate in Davisboro Quarrel
A Davisboro incident followed a school dismissal when Phillip Goodrich nine drew a knife and stabbed Ernest Grubbs ten multiple times during a quarrel on the road. Grubbs died as a doctor arrived. coroner will hold an inquest Thursday morning. The assailant has not been arrested. funeral planned for later that day.
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Sanderslle
Phillip Goodrich
Sam Goodrich
Davisboro
Ernest Grubbs Iis
Goodrich
Eolfe
Grubbs
Underwood Hurries to Ill Father-in-law in Orlando
In Orlando Florida Congressman Oscar W Underwood Democrat and Alabama Senate nominee rushed to the bedside of his father in law JW Woodward Birmingham financier who has been near death for two weeks at his winter home. Underwood said his stay would depend on Woodwards condition and he hopes to resume duties in Washington soon after aiding his Alabama primary campaign against Hobson and receiving returns.
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Orlando Fla
Oscar W Underwood
Alabama
JW Woodward
Woodward
Birmingham
Ala
Mira
Underwood
Washington
Belgian Aviator Verachaeve Killed by Fall in Antwerp
Belgian aviator Verachaeve died in Antwerp today after his aircraft capsized in a squall. He fell from a height of unknown feet, the craft overturning in the gusty weather.
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Antwerp
Belgium
Verachaeve
Thirteen Automobiles Among Valuable Prizes to Be Given Away
The Constitution announces a statewide prize distribution including thirteen automobiles and other valuable awards. Homes may gain garages for cars and families could enjoy a Ludden & Bates Self-Player piano worth 759 dollars. Citizens are urged to enter the campaign and seize the opportunity.
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Ludden & Bates
Rebels battle Tampico struggle and Spanish exiles reach El Paso
Rebels fight for Tampico against federals as 800 exiled Spaniards flee to El Paso amid diplomatic dispute. Washington wrestles with asylum rights and potential neutral refuge as Rear Admirals push for safe noncombatant evacuation and possible repatriation.
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el Paso
Tampico
Fletcher
Navy Department
Tampico Harbor
Vera Cruz
Zaragoza
Wir
Tamplea
Minnesota
Connecticut
Chester Des Moines
Sanfrancisco
Dolphin
Utah
Vera Crag
Dresden
Hermoine
Essex
International Fiort
Tambco
Carlos Vig
Solace
New Orleans
Vaal
State Department
Gener Carranza
War Department
Dl Paso
United States
Spain
Mexico
Weather Prophecy Pair Georgia Fair Forecast
A forecast notes Thursday will bring rain in the north and east portions with much colder air, while southern areas see showers. Friday turns to fair conditions across the region.
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Georgia
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Clarence F Parker
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C.F. von Herrmann
Philip Goodrich
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