Investigation in Cotton Association Probes Sparks Tense Session
The Southern Cotton Association inquiry into officers alleged futures buys and bucket shop stock drew a packed room and sharp exchanges. Representatives Anderson and Cheatham clashed over testimony as witnesses, including W. R. Fagan, testified to broker accounts and alleged discrepancies.
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Anderson
Savannnah
Southern Cotton Association
Holland Curren
Worokers
Curran
Richard Cheatham
W R. Fagan
Frm
Cheatheam
Fairchild
M_. I. Johnson
Cass Station
W. L. Peek
Conyers
W. K. Seymour
Montgomery
Ala
J. P. Allison
Concord
X. O
I. C. Smith
Slarfanna
Fla
Jordan
House
Senate
An Cergon
Fear Tears Hear of Reeling Russ Empire
Insurgents are reported to have caused turmoil as tensions rise within the Russian Empire. Officials describe a volatile situation with unrest spreading to key cities and potential impacts on governance and security measures.
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Russ Empire
Mutiny at Cronstadt Signals Baltic Fleet Attack
Reports from St Petersburg say the Baltic sea fleet mutinied and four battleships, crewed by insurgents, roam the Gulf of Finland. Cronstadt commandant ordered preparations for attack as 1 600 sailors quartered there, once loyal, were imprisoned for suspected disloyalty. Loyal guards and Twenty fourth division troops swarm streets to overawe dissent.
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ST. Petersburg
Baltic Sea
Gulf of Finland
Cronstadt
Cromstadt
Croeps
Twenty-fourth
Gronstadt
Thaw Case Shifts as Mother Dismisses Olcott Firm
New York August 1 Mrs William Thaw bows to her son Harry Thaw's wishes and fires the Black Olcott Gruber and Bonynge firm once hired to defend him in the Stanford White murder case. She asks that all papers be delivered to Hartridge and Peabody at 149 Broadway.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Willam Thaw
Black, Olcott, Gruber & Bonynge
Taan
Stanford White
Carnegie
Rastum, Lee
Wiliam Thaw
Messrs
Hlack
Olcott, Gruber & Bonynge
Messrs. Hartridge and Peabody
Broadway
M.C. Thaw
Black
Barbecue by Georgia General Assembly Merit in 1910
Members of the Georgia general assembly enjoyed a fine barbecue at Cold Springs hosted by President West of the senate and Speaker Slaton of the house. Differences were set aside for a jovial gathering, with speeches praising Confederate soldiers and old South figures, and songs recalling Clark Howell and Jack Slaton.
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Cold Springs
General Assembly
West
Senate
Slaton
House
Bibb
Smith
Green
Old South
Clark Howell
Jack Slaton
Bush
Jack
Blonde Faces Hartje in Court in Pittsburg
In the five weeks of the Hattie divorce case sensational testimony arises as Alma Ross the mysterious blonde testifies that Augustus Hartje and Josephine Wright met at Ross’s house and that Hartje paid Wright’s room rent. Hartje smiles in court as he denies knowing Wright. Detectives Staubb and Anderton, accused of taking letters from Tom Madine’s trunk, are arrested and released on bonds.
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Pittsburg
Hattie
Alma Ross
Augustus Hattie
Josephine Wright
Ross Hwoman
Wright
Hertje
Ross
Hartje
Josephine Weight
Lasue
Tom Madine
Royal Spanish Couple Arrives at Cowes for Yachting Week
On August 1 the king and queen of Spain landed at Cowes Isle of Wight aboard the Spanien royal ship Giralda escorted by the armored cruiser Princesa de Asturias. Salutes were fired and a large dispatch of hunting aflantana greeted the sovereigns who will stay through Cowes yachting week. King Avronis plans to build a racing boat to compete here in 1907.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Spain
Giralda
Princesa de Asturias
HELP OR PERISH BEGS HOKE SMITH SPEECH AT SPRINGER
Hoke Smith spoke at Springer Opera House in Muscogee county to promote his campaign. He defended himself against charges, questioned Mrs Hampton story, and claimed she was never in the patent department. The audience included supporters of rival candidates and a local republican postmaster candidate. He closed with a rallying appeal for public service.
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Columbus
J— Hoke Smith
Muscogee County
Springer Opera House
Mudcogee County
Mother Seeks Return of 16 Year Old Wife in Habeas Case
A habeas corpus writ was issued for Mrs. Bessie Phillips by her mother Minnie Stephens to compel the 16 year old bride to return home to support her stepfather. The couple, married in East Point by Judge Thompson, work at Elisabeth cotton mills. She claims she will give her earnings to her stepfather and was released on bond. Trial set in Judge Calhoun's court Saturday morning at 10.
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Bessie Phillips
Minnie Stephens
Ilegal
East Point
Thompson
Elisabeth Cotton Mills
Elizabeth Cotton Mille
Howell Visits Thomaston to Bolster Support for Hoke Smith
In Thomaston Upson County Democrats rally behind candidate Howell and dispute claims of weak backing. Howell’s appearance draws large crowds, with supporters citing strong local turnout and Howell buttons visible on many coats. The visit marks Howell’s first campaign stop in Upson, amid Farmers’ Union day crowds and ongoing efforts to prove Howell’s growing strength in the county. Continued on Page Ten.
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Fred. Lewis
Thomaston
Upson County
Plec
Chirk Howell
Howell
Farmers’ Union
Thomeston
Upson
Mr. Howell
Portland Bigamist Detained as Lord Douglas in Sebago Case
Portland Maine August 1 A man detained at Sebago Lake by Asheville and Portland officers claimed to be Lord Sholto Douglas son of the late Marquis of Queensferry. Bankers support the identity as Lora Bhutto Douglas. Scotland Yard to confirm. release possible if favorable.
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Portland
Lord Douglass
Porthland
Shot
Douglas
Marquis of Queensferry
Asheville
N. C
Sebago Lake
3. G. Douglas
Lord Sholtn
George Douglas
Lady Douglas
Hia
Sebag
Lora Bhotto Douglas
Scotland Yard
London
Bridegroom slain at honeymoon start in Charlotte
A telephone report from Bessemer City states W. M. Brown bridegroom to Bettie Perry was shot at the depot there this morning by John M. Kincaid. Brown died instantly. Kincaid surrendered claiming Brown betrayed his sister months ago. Both men workers in a cotton mill. Brown’s family from Cowpens, Kincaid’s from near Bessemer City.
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Charlotte
Bessemer City
W. M. Brown
John M. Kinesid
Brown
Bettle Perry
Danville
Kintald
Kincaid
Slater
Cowpens
Leper Rostett arrives as crowds gather in Arkersburg
George Rostett, a Syrian leper, reached Arkersburg yesterday. Baltimore and Ohio officials barred him from riding, sparking police surveillance as thousands flocked to the depot. Warrant issued for bringing the leper to the station. conductor E GWens, Dr B F Botm, and D W Mohler arrested. The county health board met but took no action, another meeting planned with state health guidance.
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Arkersburg
W. V
George Rostett
Baltimore and Ohio
Rossett
State Board
Health
Poison Whisky Kills and Suspect Arrested in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville Florida on August 1, Thomas Callaway and Fred Waiters, hosts at a stable, drank whisky tainted with a large amount of craton nil given by Arthur Kane. Kane was arrested and jailed pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Jacksonville
Fle
Thomas Callaway
Fred Waiters
Hostiera Et & Livery ‘Stable
Arthur
Hostier
Kine
Hangov Flotilla Mutinies And Sails
Reports from Helsinki indicate the Russian flotilla at Hangov Finland has mutinied and imprisoned officers, sailing to aid mutineers at Sveaborg. News of actions at Åland and Sveaborg remains unclear due to telegraph damage and withheld official dispatches.
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Hangeot
Finland
Sveat
Viborg
Georgia Weather Forecast Calls for Showers
The Washington weather report for August 1 notes showers expected Thursday and Friday across Georgia. Strong east to southeast winds accompany the unsettled conditions, with temperatures likely to remain mild.
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Washington
Georgia
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P. A. Lea
Biot
Cotton Belt
Mrr. Seymour
Mr. Anderson
Michael O'Grady
O'Grady
Chattanooga
Mr. Cheatham
Mr. O'Grady
Atlanta
Mrr. Anderson
Pla
Gibert & Clay
W. R Fagan
Joe Torey
Fortress Ave
Abirtleff Hantens
Helsingfore
Fires” Olcott Firm
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Thaw
Eurdpe
Tle
Emimee
Clifford Hartridge
Alms Ross Asaérts
Pittcburger
Hoke Smith
Watson
Mra. Clampton
Tom Matson
Thomson
Inglo Upson
Alvab Weaver
Marquis of Queensberry
North Carolina
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Hangov
Avenborg
Birile'f
Helsingfors
Alexander Michaelogiteh
Sveaborg
Bain
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Dicksonville
Cloud
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