Missing Couple Alive and Well in Norcross Ga Mystery
A sensational Norcross mystery ends as Leo and Mrs Hamilton return home after a staged disappearance. Police and witnesses chased clues including overturned furniture and bloodied items while rumors of foul play circulated. The couple confess a quarrel led to the plan but chose to abandon the stunt and resume ordinary life, asking to be left alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hamilton
Norcross
Hamilton
Saya
Mr. Hamilton
Soma
Thia
Quist
Vilage
Ihey
North Georgia
Cahohesa
Hanston
Mrs. Hamilton
Noreress
Dublin social notes mark weddings and bridge gatherings
In Dublin Georgia on a Tuesday, Mrs Ma Honey hosted a bridge party honoring Mrs Henry Watkins of Atlanta, with prizes awarded to Mrs J S Adams, Mrs M J Gayton, and Mrs J Toole. A Friday afternoon gathering honored Mrs Watkins. Miss Ella May Henfroe wed Mr James D Pope at Dr A M Williams home, a Gretna Green style union opposed by some, and they plan to live in Midville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Mr. Mahoney
Bridge
Henry Watkins
Atlanta
J S Adams
M J. Gayton
J Toole
H. FP
Frances Webb
Mra Watkins
Ella May Henfroe
James D Pope
Midvilla
A M Williams
United States
London
Fred D Grant
John Hays Hammond
Fort Myer
Fort
Gordon Johnson
Fort Riley
Kan
Guy V. Henry
West Point
S Graham
George Bidney
Fort Oglethorpe
Adna R. Chaffee
Chaffee
Adna R. Chaffee Stl
Chaffee Leavon
Adna Chaffee
General Shafter
United States Army
Harriet Ansley
New York
Mr Ansley
Edwin Fercival Ansley
Taft silver wedding highlighted by music and society
In Washington on April 22 President Taft and Mrs Taft celebrated their silver wedding with a White House reception and guests from the Taft family. Musical programs, theater visits, and decorations by Mrs Taft featured the season. Debutante Helen Taft remains highly feted as society follows diplomatic and social events with dignitaries and prominent families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Serrathera
Washington
Taft
Robert Mantell
Marie Booth Russell
President Taft
Helen Taft
White House
John W Foster
Misa Katherine Hill
Germany
David Jayne Jin
Hil iShares
Mra
Norman Williams
Sixteenth Street
Aime Tipkowski
Mile. Deller
Louise Cromwell
Social News From Smyrna and Nearby Towns
Smyrna and Barnesville society notes recount visits, weddings, and club gatherings. Notables include Mrs Lao Marshall visiting Cordele aunt, Hendersons and Jordans returning home from Atlanta events, Miss Ruth Reeves wedding to Charles Baker Moore, and multiple teas, luncheons, and parties hosted by local families and guests from Quitman, Gainesville, and Macon.
Gas Ignition Claimed in Banner Mine Disaster
Reports by two Montgomery associate mine inspectors presented to Governor O Neal conclude the Banner mine explosion on April 8, which killed 128, was likely caused by gas ignition in combination with dust and ventilation issues. Inspector Netil says a premature Dituminite explosion could not have caused the blast. Inspector Dickinson argues gas ignited in a specific heading propagated heat to dry dust, fueling the explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
Robert Netil
T. W. Dickinson
Social gathering in Quitman hosted by Miss Porter McCall
Miss Porter McCall hosted guests Miss Thompson and Miss Hunter of Quitman Georgia Friday night. After the game a delicious luncheon was served and prizes were won by Mr. Duncan Brown and Miss Brown. Losses mentioned include Mines Elise Ragan and Maca ea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacey
Initia Coney
Ethel Taylor
Martha Brown
Mrs. Hunter
Quitman
Lee Jordan
Duncan Brown
Wil Jolks
Zeke Coney
Tom Pritchett
Will Bell
Bryan Glover
Robert Stone
Ruel Anderson
Miss Inter
Miss Thompson
Porter McCall l
Wiss Turner
Gainesville
Wise Ragan
Miriam Philpot
Hotel Kemper
Milas Manda Grace
Twen
Mrs Rodgers
Mrs. Brafford
Mary Lucy Yarner
Elise Ragan
Lucia Thomas
Macon
Jossela Fenderson
Josephine Fleming
Wesleyan
Porter McCall
Miss Hunter
Miss A Brown
Mines Elise Ragan
Maca Ea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
Norcrosa
Society
National Capital
Oliver Cromwell
Loid
Lady Decies
Walter B Brooks, Jr
Baltimore
Cromwell
Miss Cromwell
Wilkinson
Mr. Brooks
Walter B. Brooks
Green Spring Valley
Druid Hill Park
Barnesville
C. M. Neel
Perry
Cooper- Lawson
J. R Jordan
Air
HG. Jordan
BE. BL Powell
Maybell Cotter
Mora Neel
Rochelle
Merritt Murphey
City
FE. J. Murphey
Arkansas
W. B Smith
EH. L. Cook
Maybelle Veal
Euesta
T. Murphey
W. P. Holmes
Emily
Mary Jordan
Lucile Mitchell
RP Cotter
Harris-Holmes
Sparta
Holmes
W. P Holmes
Catherine Summers
Gordon
Erle Murphox
W. C Jordan
H & Yerger
James Calkins
Fernandina
Fla
Ruth Reeves
Charles Baker Moore
J. W. Wills
Lulian Reeves
Ardel Armstrong
Moses Wiley Harris
Elizabeth
Joby M. Holmes
Gov. O'Neal
Banner
Milan
Grand Union
M. Rich & Bros. Co
M. Rich & Broa Co
CALES
J Bor & Yard
Asc
Rgc
Roc Soo
Maceeseteerneee
Aaprarar
Youmans
Stillmors
Sosctal
Lawson Youmans
Norristown
Benga& Theether
Touran
WN. B. Youmana
County Board of Education
Ome
Net
Frank Pierce
Frank Fierce
Interior
Air Pierce
Thompson
Secretary of the Interior
Piaroe
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