Savannah Workman Killed by Lightning
Savannah Ga August 1 Speinard White among workers in a lead burning chamber for the Phosphate Mining company Taylor Winters about 25 years old was struck and instantly killed by a lightning bolt. The sole flash felled Winters on the floor while another worker named Anderson received severe burns and one or two others were shocked. Rain began as the storm developed and Winters who had just returned from vacation as a rigger stayed at his post despite warnings of danger from wet clothing. He attempted to move to the floor but the bolt struck as he seated himself.
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City police committee pushes action to curb slot machines
The city police committee yesterday recommended suppressing distributed slot machines and warned licensees that permits may be revoked for gambling features. They also debated Harry Schlesinger's request to open a delicatessen and restaurant at 115 Pryor Street Dakota Hotel, delaying the report for two weeks after reviewing petitions from W A Hollingsworth and others.
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Tac
Harry Schlesinger
Dakota Hotel
Pryor Street
W. A. Hollingsworth
W. G. Humphrey
C. D. Knight
James OD. Warren
Schlesinger
Native Nova Scotian Victim of Local Lightning Strike
Winters of Lundenberg Nova Scotia died after being struck by lightning at the new Phosphate Mining Company plant where he had worked only two weeks. This marks the second lightning fatality in the area that summer.
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Lundenberg
Nova Scotia
Phosphate Mining Company
Vice Commission to Report on Atlanta Homes
The vice commission will meet early next week to prepare a report for the mayor and council on Atlanta's social evil. The plan favors purifying homes, condemning illicit houses, and appealing for moral reform, not sweeping police raids. The commission aims to name numbers of brothels, street walkers, and lodging houses, then urge action to eradicate contagion at its source.
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Troop of Cavalry to March to Macon
Washington reports Representative Dudley Hughes secures war department permission for a Chickamauga cavalry troop to practice march to Macon Georgia during the state fair. The 12 day, 250 mile maneuver begins October 2 with stops in Atlanta and Macon.
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Dudley M. Hughea
War Department
Chickamauga
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Stary Affairs Committee
George Andrews
Governor's Island
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James Parker
Oglethorpe
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Maron
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Roberts
Boy Drowns Surf Bathing at Wrightsville Beach
At Wrightsville Beach, a 14 year old boy, Charles Benjamin Almond Jr., the son of Dr and Mrs C B Almond of Winder Georgia, drowned while surf bathing early today. His mother, staying as a hotel guest, witnessed the drowning from the bath house after the boy had been in the water with her.
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Charles Benjamin Almond, Jr
C. B. Almond
Winder
Wrightsville Beach
Campaign contributions to Governor Wilson reach $120000
Seagirt, August 1. Approximately $120000 in campaign contributions has been received by Governor Wilson. The largest single donation was $1000 from William J. Bryan, the smallest 33 cents from an Omaha man, with many checks of $1, $5 and $10.
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Wiliam J. Bryan
Frank Woodruff's Body Recovered From River in Georgia
The body of Frank Woodruff son of W W Woodruff of Atlanta was found floating in the Wtowah river at Bags ferry twelve miles from where he disappeared Monday afternoon. Two farmers saw the body, ferried it ashore, and an inquest will be held at Bass ferry before burial in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
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Rome
Bass Ferry
Wrightsville Beach Excur via Seaboard This Saturday
Seaboard offers a Wrightsville Beach excursion on Saturday August 10 with a six day round trip. Special train with sleepers and coaches departs from the old depot at 7 PM. Pullman reservations and tickets available at the city ticket office.
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Joe Hill Tall Delivers Campaign Address in Eastman
Eastman GA August 1 Special Hon Joe Hill Tall spoke to hundreds of Dodge County voters delivering a brillant witty address. He claimed many converts and strengthened his county support. Eastman hosted the largest barbecue with about five thousand attendees featuring E Y W Hyman secretary of the Macon chamber of commerce Dr J D Herrman and Col D B Smith. Local band provided music and the day was enjoyed by all.
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Joe Hill Tall
Dodge County
Tastman
E. Y W. Hyman
Scretary
Macon Chamber of Commerce
J. D. Herrman
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Father and Son Accused in Wilmington Murder Case
James McCullen a prominent young man from Sampson County is jailed in Clinton along with his father W R McCullen. The son is charged with shooting to death a neighbor from ambush in his yard while the father faces accessory charges. The case stems from a violent dispute with Donah Simmone. Proceedings highlight tense local crime environment.
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Sampson County
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Clinton
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Donah Simmone
Pgsre
Hissh
LaGrange Merchants Plan Automobile Tour
LaGrange merchants form a committee R Callaway Perry Nimmons Faver and Bender to organize a four county trade tour by car in late August. Twenty-five autos expected with two day trip covering northern then southern routes to towns including Abbotsford Standing Rock Glenn Franklin Hogansville Odessadah Chipley Canonville Loure Big Springs Salem Gabbettville and more. The tour aims to widen LaGrange advertising and spur wholesale retail growth as an annual event.
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J. A. Perry
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H. Nimmons
J. D. Faver
TR. L. Bender
Chamber of Commerce
Troup
Pam Chambers County
Alabama
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Harria
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Glenn
Franklin
Mountville
Hogansville
Odessadah
Chipley
Canonville
Lourge
Big Springs
Salem
Gabbettville
Three Cornered Race In Brunswick Circuit
Hazlehurst Ga August 1 Special Since Colonel James R Grant decided not to enter the race for solicitor general of the Brunswick circuit there have been two entries making a three cornered rate The candidates are Colonel Sarnest Dart of Brunswick Judge J Hi Thomas of Jesui the incumbent and Judge Sidney D Dell of this place Judge of the county court who will resign his judgeship to make the race This promises to be a Warm and exésting race.
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James R. Grant
Brunswick
Sarnest Dart
J. Hi. Thomas
Jesui
Sidney D. Dell
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