Daisy Grace trial ends as she admits shooting attempt
The climax of Daisy Grace's trial came at 3 35 pm Thursday when she testified she did not shoot her husband. She described a tumultuous relationship marked by travel for Grace and large sums spent, jealousy, and killings threats inside Philadelphia Atlanta and New Orleans, culminating in a struggle during which a pistol discharged.
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Grace
Philadelphia
Filal
New Orleans
Piedmont
Morris Prideau
Sam Hill
Mewnan
New York
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
St. Johns
Spruce Street
Atlantic City
Lawrence
Atlanta
Eleventh Street
Spruce’ Street
Newnan
Piedmont Hotel
Rebecca
Mr. Grace
Mrs. Williford
Martha
Mr. Meckle
Ben
Mr. Lawrence
Nog
Gene
Mother Injured Saving Child in City Accident
Mrs Tillie Baker, 53 Wyman Street, suffered a broken leg and multiple cuts while shielding her 2 year old in a milk wagon collision at Decatur Street underpass and Boule vard. Driver J W Lide claimed he did not see her. reckless driving charged and he faces Recorder Broyles. Patient and child sent to Grady hospital with non life threatening injuries.
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Decatur Street
Tillie Baker
J. W. Lide
East Lake
Per fecto Auto Oil advertised by Atlas Oil Co
An Atlas Oil Co promotional note urges customers to phone today for a barrel or half barrel of Per fecto Auto Oil The ad touts quality and a ready faucet in every barrel for easy drawing of oil.
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Atlas Oil Co
Lightning Hits Rome City Hall Fire Destroys Structure
During a rain storm in Rome Georgia a lightning bolt struck the city hall cupola and set the steeple ablaze. Firefighters arrived swiftly but the entire tall structure was already on fire and suffered extensive damage due to difficult access and extreme height.
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Rome
McMillan Leads for Governor in Tennessee Primary
Nashville August 1 Benton McMillan won the Democratic gubernatorial primary carrying at least seventy five counties and an estimated half of a total vote around 85 000. The vote was light statewide with Memphis and Nashville especially quiet Independent Democrats kept out of the race. Thomas H Preston carried Hamilton Lauderdale Roane and other east Tennessee counties Walter Faulkner placed third Tyne and Crabtree close for fourth Judge Moore defeated Cate for civil appeals judge Garrett outdistanced Caldwell for the Ninth congressional nomination A S Buchanan won without opposition Delegates were chosen for the August 15 Democratic state convention to frame a platform.
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Tenn
Benton McMillan
Memphis
McMillan
Patterson
Senator Carmack
Thomas H. Preston
Hamilton
Lauderdale
Roane
East Tennessee
Shelby County
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Preston
Walter Faulkner
Lebanon
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W. H. Crabtree
Chattanooga
Felix W. Moore
H. N. Cate
Court of Civil Appeals
Finis J. Garrett
Ninth Congressional District
D. J. Caldwell
A. S. Buchanan
Supreme Court
Bronson Unconscious After Auto Crash
Ray Bronson welterweight boxer lies in a local hospital with concussion of the brain after losing control of an automobile. Physicians expect probable recovery.
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Ray Bronson
Bronson
The Grace Affair Confession From a Georgian Witness
The narrator details her actions surrounding Mr Grace being shot, her obedience to his orders, and her emotional turmoil. She explains she did not shoot him, only struggled to prevent harm, and describes attempts to contact a doctor, obeying instructions, and her eventual statements to police and the chief detective. She asserts her innocence and the influence of Mr Hills and Mrs Hill in the police encounter.
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Newnan
Philadelphia
Mr. Grace
Georgia
Mother Hill
Eurgene
Newny
Sam Hill
Preston Hill
Athens Herald Company Applies For Charter
Athens Ga August 1 Special Messrs Bowdrey Phinizy of Augusta Thomas J Sheron of Augusta W G Gredig and J C Latimer today applied in Clarke superior court for incorporation as The Athens Herald Company The new company has taken over the mechanical property of The Athens Tribune an afternoon paper started here October last and suspended about two months ago It is expected to begin publication of an afternoon paper about the 15th of August with full wire service illustrated features and ample capital behind the venture Mesars Phinizy and Sheron are associates of the ownership and operation of The Afternoon Herald at Augusta
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Messrs. Bowdrey Phinizy
Augusta
Thomas J. Sheron
W. G. Gredig
J. C. Latimer
Superior Court of
Clarke
Athens Herald Company
Athens Tribune
Mesars, Phinizy and
Sheron
Afternoon Herald
Seaboard Announces Wrightsville Excursion Special Trains
Seaboard lines offer Wrightsville excursion at $6 round trip. Saturday August 10 features special trains with sleepers and coaches departing from the old depot at 7 pm. Reservations available at the city ticket office.
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Seaboard
Wrightsville
Old Depot
Aged Aunt Viny Smart Dies Near 114 in Milledgeville
Milledgeville Ga August 1 Special An aged colored woman Aunt Viny Smart lies near death at her home. At 114 she was born in 1798. Her grandson Gus Smith and his daughter Annie Trawick with great great grandchild at her bedside. She had attended church daily until recently and kept lantern to light the way. Taft fires Roosevelt Moon. Houston Texas August 1 The resignation of assistant federal attorney Mrs Allen at Brownsville is confirmed. Allen is a Roosevelt supporter.
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Viny Smart
Viney
Gus Smith
Annie Trawick
Ving
Taft
Roosevelt Moon
Houston
Texas
Mes. Allen
Brownsville
Federal
Allen
Roosevelt
Perry endorses county unit plan in Georgia politics
In a Gainesville letter dated August 1 1912 Senator H H Perry defends the county unit plan as essential to balanced political power and fairness in the primaries for United States senator and governor. He challenges Senator Felkers stance and urges fair play against alleged discrimination against counties.
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Constitution
Atlanta
Felker
Judge Covington
United States
Watson Disappoints Crowd At MdDonough
A 4000 strong crowd in McDonough Ga gathered to hear Hon T H Watson but he did not speak due to a family accident. The event featured J J Brown addressing county race for commissioner of agriculture and Judge J J Flynt delivering a forceful address. Mayor E M Smith and Judge R O attended.
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J. J. Flynt
E. M. Smith
Mrs. T. H. Parham Remains Critically Ill
McDonough Georgia August 1 Henry county friends of Mrs. T. H Parham report her condition has shown a turn for the better after weeks of critical illness at her Monticello home. Local supporters hope she will recover fully soon.
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Pee Eial
Henry County
T. H Parham
Monticello
Thaw Case Report From Metteawan August Update
Herry Thaw II of Metteawan New York August 1 reports Harry K Thaw ill with plumatic issue likely from White Plains jail confinement. He has been confined to his cot since his return here. Jackson delivered opening remarks, introducing Judge Flynt and Mr Brown.
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Metteawan
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
White Plains
Thaw
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