Self Defense Claim in Double Relation Farm Killings
Robert Smith died after a knife wound during a farmyard confrontation with James W. Johnson, his brother in law and neighbor. Johnson surrendered at the Tower an hour before Smith’s death, claiming self defense after a prior dispute over cows and corn fields. Funeral plans set for Rock Spring Church, with Smith survived by a wife and three children and Johnson by a wife and one child.
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Robert Smith
St. Joseph's Infirmary
James W. Johnson
Smith
Johnson
The
Constitution
Charles A. Morris
Piedmont Park
Morris Transfer Company
Evne
Morrin
C. A. Mortig
Felf
Barclay & Branden
Rock Spring Church
Missea Beates
Georgia University accepts Emory speaker in oratorical dispute
Sam Johnson of the University of Georgia says he will not object to Alfred C. Broom speaking for Emory before the Georgian State Oratorical Association contest in Atlanta. Johnson notes the dispute has been practically settled though he believes Broom may be debarred under the rules.
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Sam Johnson
Mr. Broom
Emory
University of Georgia
Atlanta
Alfred C. Broom
Broom
Diamonds stock tempt buyers with unset stones
Diamonds appeal to all buyers as hundreds of beautiful stones are offered for jewelry or unset sale. Available at 23 Whikeniat Street, inviting selection of stones and settings for immediate purchase.
Fireman Dies in Explosion Near Bolton on Train
Fireman Renchbacher was killed when a crown sheet failure blew a boiler on train No. 2 near Bolton. Passengers fled as debris injured others. Engineer Bell survived, his wife notified. Officials from Atlanta sent wrecking crews and a special train to clear the wreckage and assist passengers.
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Renchbacher
Bolton
Bell
W. C. Fisher
Aenchbacher
Atlanta
Major McCollum
Brang
Bernard Wolff
McCollum
Evans
Chattanooga
Marietta
Governor May Seek Higher Surety Deposits After Floyd County Loss
Governor Candler signals a plan to raise Georgia surety deposits for officials from 25 000 to about 50 400 to protect state and county funds. The Floyd county case involves about 35 000 in missing money and an August 6 execution against Tax Collector Sanford and bondsmen. Sanford’s bond is with United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company of Baltimore.
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Floyd County
Candler
General Assembly
Georgia
W. T. Ganford
W. A. Wright
Sanford
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Baltimore
Coupon onti active bet on baseball game by police
Two firemen wager on today’s Blues versus Maroons baseball game with fifty coupons from different donors to the winner. The Constitution coupon contest for Buffalo exposition trips reports rapid ballot processing and urges deposits within five days of issue. Patrolman W I Turner, a popular Atlanta officer, is seen as a likely winner.
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W. If. Turner
Admiral Dewey
Olympia
Turner
Atlanta
Ttig
Blues
Maroons
Demurrer to the Alexander Will Answer Filed
Mrs Minnie B Alexander acting for herself and as guardian for her child W H Alexander Jr filed a demurrer to John ie Mexenee's answer as executor of John W Alexander. The demurrer claims the answer is legally uncertain for failing to admit or deny birth of any child and to set forth exceptions to the presumption that a child born during marriage is the husband’s.
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Alexander
Minnie B. Alexander
W. H. Alexander, Jr
Arnold & Arnold
R. J. Jordan
Johnie Mexenee
John W. Alexander
W. H. Alexander
W. Alexander
Bion
Tense Grinding and Optician Acknowledgment at 103 Peachtree St
A brief note highlights a patient’s prescription for special finding and the Hawkes optician facility. It commends material workmanship and reasonable prices at 103 Peachtree Street, suggesting a trusted eyewear service location.
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Hawkes
M Aterial
Peachtree St
Quaint Wedding Ceremonies Across Constantinopla
An English groom weds a Greek bride through a trio of ceremonies in Constantinopla. A consulate service is legal, followed by a Hagish church ritual, then a Greek home ceremony. The bride’s legal rights hinge on the Greek rite as the final act. Tokens of gold and a wreath exchange mark the rites amid celebrants.
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Constantinopla
Pardon sought for Dolly Pritchett to send to Good Shepherd
Attornyes urged the pardon of Dolly Pritchett a Cherokes county girl serving a life term for infanticide seeking release to the Home of the Good Shepherd Georgetown D C The prison commission delayed action awaiting the mother s written consent believed to be obtainable The case heard by attorney teams from Atlanta Canton and Washington with the Georgian Federation of Women s Clubs arguing the girl could become a good woman if raised with proper influence The commission is expected to act next week once consent is secured and presented
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Petitlone
Dolly Pritchett
Cherokes
Good Shepherd
Georgetown
D. C
Sheppard Bryan
Atlanta
W.A. Teasley, Jr
Canton
Georgian Federation of Women's Clubs
George C. Spence
M. E., Horns
Samuel N. Bvrns
Horne
The
Words of a Prophet and a Naval Academy Headline
The East Side nomination to the naval academy prompted New York press to a grandiose toast. Secretary Roots, in a sardonic mood, signed commissions for West Point graduates amid a railing exchange in Washington.
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New York Times
East Side
Naval Academy
New York
Mott Street
Admiral Dewey
Wittbclems
War Department
Washington
Jeaeie
West Point
Hak HEA to the South Appeal to the Arbitrament
A fragmentary notice references an appeal to the arbitrament of the Swuid in a southward context. The readable text presents no clear parties, dates, or outcomes, but signals a legal or quasi legal challenge directed toward a regional or symbolic arbiter.
Caracas Invasion Threat: Castro War Talks Roil Aug 2
Venezuelan government reports rebels defeated near San Cristobal while across the isthmus warnings of war loom. Reported Calvas and Uribe Uribe movements fuel regional tensions as Colombia and Venezuela face possible conflict and US interest hovers over traffic and diplomacy.
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Caracas
San Cristobal
San Juan
P. R
Venezuela
Colombia
Castro
Uribe-Uribe
Bogota
Republic
Republic of
Revolutionary Party of Colombia
Revolutioniata
Rafael Uribe-Uribe
Senor Victor Toro
la Guayra
Augusto
Maracaibo
United States
Washington
State Department
Colon
South America
Legation
Calviras
Benga
Galviras
Party of
Andrade
ribe-Uribe
Ovarian Trouble Advised Cure By Pinkham’s Compound
A damaged ad-like fragment urges women to seek Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for ovarian inflammation and related pain. It claims a reader was cured after several bottles and promotes sending symptoms to Mrs. Pinkham’s Lynn Massachusetts lab for free guidance.
Governor Tyler Visits West Point In Virginia Governor at West Point
Governor Tyler of Virginia arrived at West Point in New York and is staying with post adjutant Captain Rivers. A seventeen gun salute honored him at 9 this morning as he toured the academy under acting superintendent Colonel Treat.
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West Point
N. Y
Tyler
Virginia
Captain Rivers
Military Academy
Treat
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Western and Atlantic Railroad Company
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BoLron
Erame
Governor Way
Orm
Om Oram
H. Turn
Dolly
Prison Commission
Ler
Attornaya
the Good Shepherd
Clouus
Hak Hea
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Rio de Janeiro
Emperor Wiliam
Germany
Naval Club
U. S
Cincinnat
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Addison Foundry
Edward Crosby
Rue ‘Dizells
Hudizells
Crosby
Georgia Electric Light Company
Wallon
Orelock
Widacad Bus
Greebbing
Wn Astor
Gov. Tyler
Eiseman Bros
Washington, D. C
Atlanta, GA
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Comer Pryor and
Alandaun Streets
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Neglsgee
Hirsch Bros
Whitehall
Birmingham
Southern Ry
Lamar & Rankin Drug CO
John B Dantel
DUCRO
Fougers
Fairbanks’ Family
UNG Hardware CO
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