Shooting Sparks Domestic Turmoil In Kennesaw Street Home
A man Baker claims he shot at Charley Pittman after discovering Pittman with his wife. Baker and Pittman give conflicting accounts as Mrs Baker lies dying from gunshot wounds, while witnesses describe a volatile domestic scene at a small two room house on Kennesaw Street.
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Charley Pittman
Old Lady Payne
Pittman
Baker
Payne
Mrs Payne
Mrs. Baker
Mrs Baker
Lucy Payne
Grady Hospital
Mr Martin
Wolfe’s
Roberts praised by Examiner Cowan for spotless books
Montgomery April 12 Special Assistant Examiner James G Cowan filed in the governor's office a report on deputy Insurance Commissioner E Pettus Roberts. The books and accounts are in perfect order and Roberts is praised for method and system. Roberts resigns for a more lucrative post with a major national insurer. Ned R McDavid of Birmingham succeeds him. McDavid says most in state insurance made money here, with losses elsewhere shrinking profits as capital and merit investments grow.
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Cowan
Montgomery
Ala
James G Cowan
Sovernors Office
E Pettus Roberts
Mr & P Roberts
McDavid
Insurance Commissioner
Roberta
Asr Roberts
United States
Ned R McDavid
Birmingham
Mc David
State Sees Prosperity as New Insurance Firms Enter Described
The State notes prosperity with six new insurance companies entering the market in a year. Pennsylvania Casualty Company has complied with state law and will commence business locally, marking a significant regulatory milestone yesterday.
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Pennsylvania Casualty Company
George H Scripps Dies After Illness at Ranch
George H Scripps died at Miranda, California, after months of illness. Remains to be cremated in Los Angeles with interment planned May 1 in Rushville Illinois. He was sixty six, served in the Civil War, helped found The Cleveland Press, and formed the Scripps McRae League.
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E W. Scripps
Rushville
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Detroit Evening News
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St Lou's Chronicle
Kansas Ch World
Omaha News
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Scripps-McRae League
H. R. van
Albert M. Frix
Gordon County
Calhoun
J. M. Bailews
Main Street
Isaac F. Hunt
Greenville
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Columbia
Thirteen South Carplita Regiment
MecGawrie
Camel Hunt
Cold Harbor
Fredericksburg
Majowans Brigwe Et Fussells Mill
Appomattox
Newberry
Charleston
the Mutual Insurance , of
Baltimore and Ohio to merge with Southwestern system
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will on July 1 begin operating the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern under one management. President Cowen and Chairman Salomon of B&O meet Bacon and other B&O Southwestern officials to finalize the merger. William M Greene likely becomes third vice president, overseeing operating and traffic for the Southwestern division based in Cincinnati. The Southwestern line runs from Belpre Ohio to St Louis with branches, boosting B&O mileage to about 3000 miles and potentially 3300 after Pittsburgh and Western acquisition.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
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Salomon
Baltimore and Ohio
Bacon
South- Western Company
William M Greene
Southwestern
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Belpre, O
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Louiselile Ky
Springfield Iil
Pittsburg and Western
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Washington
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Louisville
Cleveland
Races For Florida Governor Enter Deadlock Forecast
In the Democratic State Convention race for Florida governor, a near deadlock among leading candidates prompts talk of dropping contenders or new entrants. Names mentioned include Myers Beggs Jennings Reynolds Henderson Pasco Adams Broome Harris Knight Griggs and others as possible aspirants or supporters to preserve party harmony.
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Democratic Party
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Ing
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James D. Beggs
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William H. Milton, Jr
Dannitte H. Mays
Wilkinson
Statehouse
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Polk County
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Florda
William D Bloxham
Merida
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Tampa
State Board of Health
Florida
Henderson
ES Rill
Palatka
Democratic State Executive Committee
United States
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Monticello
Central America
Nicaragua Canal Commission
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Jasper
State Senate
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Quincy
Frank Harris
Qcala Banner
Joseph R Wall
South Florida
C B Parkhill
Pensacola
W A Hocker
Ocala
John NM C Stockton
W Hunt Harris
Key West
Ziba King
Arcadia
Catle King
H McCreary
Gainesville
Augustus G Hartridge
Shah of Persia heads to Europe via Tabriz and St Petersburg
A Teheran dispatch to The Times reports the shah of Persia has left Tehran for Tabriz in North Persia on the way to Europe, with a first stop planned in St Petersburg before continuing.
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the Times
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Shah of Persia
Tabriz
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St Petersburg
Local Gossip Lights Up Atlanta Politics and Reunion Plans
A Kimball House rotunda chat recalls a notable Atlanta citizen running for office and a humorous shadow misread. Ward six lags in voter registration behind ward two, despite candidates Mims, Black, and Hill residing there. General Moorman praises Louisville reunion prep, plans for a large Falls City gathering, dignified parade, charity, and lodging options for veterans and guests near the reunion hall.
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Mims
Eugene Ro Black
Welborn Hill
Nunnallys Easter Opening At 34 Whitehall Street
The Nunnally store at 34 Whitehall street drew great crowds over the last two days with fine Easter floral decorations, a leading city orchestra concert from 8 to 1, and a fountain serving the newest ices and drinks. Nunnallys is a favorite Atlantan destination, famed for elegance and southern flair, with evening concerts from 7 to 11.
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Nunnally
Whitehall Street
The Grip Cure That Does Cure Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Milwaukee note: two hundred linemen of the Wisconsin Bell Telephone Co seek wage increases from 225 to 260 per day and shorter eight hour workdays. The dispute will be reviewed by officials while workers stay at their posts. The demand is said to influence other cities.
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Grove
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Bell Telephone Company
Montgomery Executives Convene to Arrange Primary Election
Montgomery Alabama April 18 special meeting of the executive committee at the courthouse to arrange the upcoming primary. Polls open 8 a.m. close 2 p.m. Regulation ballots and booths to be used with inspectors handling ballots. Legislature and state officers plus a US senator to be voted for. county convention if no majority. James T May petitions alleging fraud in Waller sheriff nomination. hearing requested with potential orders.
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Montgomery
Ala
United States
James T. May
Waller
Extradition Warrant Stands In Baxter Shemwell Case
Raleigh April 12 Governor Stussel refused to revoke the extradi tion warrant issued at Tennessee authorities request for the arrest of Baxter Shemwell.
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Raleigh
Stussel
Tennessee
Baxter Shemwell
Trial of Mrs Graddick in Washington Poisoning Case
Belle Graddick stands trial in Columbia for allegedly drugging her husband with arsenic. Testimony details the poison in a coffee cup, a bottle found behind a fireplace, and the involvement of the cook Mattie Fisher and store employee Ed Dawkins. Witnesses describe family relations, suspected jealousy, and motions of the defense as jurors hear medical experts on arsenic and the coroner's findings.
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Belle Graddick
Robert D Earle
L. Guerry
Willam J Graddick
C. Y Owings
Mattie Fisher
Graddick
Walter
Ed Dawkins
Tommy Moore
Ella Taylor
Dawkins
Mrs Graddick
Battle
Mattie
Clarkson
Camden
Emma Thomas
Graddickt
Graddick's
Columbus Voters Back Brick and Paving Drive in City
Columbus Ga April 12 Special More attention to street improvement with a $16,000 paving appropriation for two business blocks awarded to the Coaldale Alabama Brick Company. City plans include broad street paving, extended sidewalks, and park-like center strips with trees and grass, plus stone curbing and home frontage improvements.
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BEA
Columbus
City of
Coaldale, Ala
Columbus Broad Street
Second Avenue
Piles Cured Without the Knife by PAZO Ointment
All druggists are authorized by the manufacturers to refund the money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of piles no matter how long standing. Cures ordinary cases in six days, worst cases in fourteen days. One application gives ease and rest. It relieves itching instantly. A new discovery and the only pile remedy sold with a positive guarantee. Price 50 cents. If your druggist does not keep it, send 50 cents in stamps for postage and we will forward same. Manufactured by Paris Medicine Co., St Louis, Mo.
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Parig Medicine Co
Louis, Mo
Wilson of Savannah Shoots to Win at Carteret Gun
Dr F C Wilson of Savannah proved sharp with a shotgun at Carteret Gun Grounds earning two cups and prize money in a six event match. He captured the Hebert A Welch plate by killing 25 birds at 25 yards, tied with D Johnson for the cup, and won the shoot-off. Benny Yange, the Tipton slasher, stopped Young Corbett in the eighth round at Denver in a Colorado Athletic Association bout.
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New York
F C Wilson
Savvannah
D Johnson
Dr Wilson
May Settle the Strike in Pittsburg Coal Convention
In Pittsburg on April 13 the second day of the district coal miners convention led to action aimed at settling the strike. President Dolan said a seven member committee was appointed to confer with coal company officials and the two sides were in conference all afternoon, with chances of an amicable agreement by tomorrow.
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Pittsburg
District Coal Miners’ Convention
Dolan
Insurance firm placed in hands of receiver in Des Moines
In Des Moines Iowa on April 13 the Commercial Mutual Fire Insurance Company was placed in the hands of a receiver after its president George A Jewett applied for receivership. The company held about 1 600 000 in force and had been denied a state auditor certificate. FR J McKee was named receiver to restore impairment of assets.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Commercial Mutual Fire Insurance Company
George A Jewett
J McKee
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