Mrs Moore Killed by Brother-In-Law in Waycross Ga
In Waycross Georgia on August 3 a 19 year old woman Mrs Lucy Moore was fatally shot by her brother in law R F Smythe who then killed himself to evade a mob. The incident occurred near Mary and Teabeau streets as Moore walked with her father and Smythe, who had long professed love for her. Smythe fled, later found dead along the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic line with a bullet wound and a Colt automatic in his hand. The couple had ties to Iowa and Freeman family. the shooting followed threats and prior harassment. The coroner ruled death by self-inflicted pistol, with both funerals expected tomorrow.
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Blind Tigering Charged In Third Arrest This Months
Callie Anthony a Black woman of 124 Piedmont Avenue will face Acting Recorder Preston this morning charged with serial intoxication liquors. Police officers Gorman and Evans entered a disturbance at the suspect’s home and seized a gallon of whisky along with several dozen bottles of beer.
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Grant heir's marriage sparks mixed reactions abroad
J Grant Jr eldest son of General Grant wed widow Mrs. Edward C. Will amid rumors of a substantial marriage settlement. Relatives opposed the match due to age gap and alleged antebellum set element, while the couple breezed through a world honeymoon and later stories circulated about financial arrangements.
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Believe Medical Bill Poised for House Passage This Week
The Georgia medical practice bill, passed by the Senate 36 to 4, moves to the House this week for consideration. It creates a composite board of medical examiners representing three schools, requires biannual meetings, offsets board expenses from exam fees, and sets licensing rules with residency and education standards.
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Killed by Niece in Frightened Night Incident
Fatonton Ga August 1 Special. John McGibbony of Waycross was shot and killed by his niece Missy Lula Gardner who feared intruders as he rattled a door and knocked. He had come with his mother to visit sister Mrs Gardner to borrow a horse and buggy. A struggle at the door led to a fatal wound in the abdomen. The 12 year old daughter witnessed the tense moment and recounted the events. McGibbuny died shortly after at the scene.
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John McGibbony
Waycross
Bla
Missy Lula Gardner
McCilchony
Lula
Welshbors
Physicians seek Georgia license recognition after 19 years
Doctors argue the Georgia law raises medical standards and excludes unprincipled practitioners. They note neighboring states Alabama North and South Carolina do not recognize Georgia licenses and blame the law for limiting revocation of physicians even after felonies. They advocate a single state medical board to maintain records and enforce discipline nationwide.
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State Senate faces tax reform path and county equalization
The piece notes hope the senate will act promptly on tax reform and county equalization. It stresses the need for courage and persistence from senators and finance committee members to salvage the Sheppard substitute. Without effective county equalization, amendments may doom the bill when returned to the house. Many in the house have made concessions but remain divided on equalization.
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Myen
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Tax revision debate narrows path to reform and school funding
Friday votes clarified loyalties as lawmakers drift apart on Shepard substitute and tax measures. If tax reform fails, anticipated 7 percent cuts threaten public schools and pensions, with conference prospects and future pay debates shaping the week’s climate. County tax returns show mixed results, large statewide shortfalls and no school payments yet this year.
Georgia lawmakers seek ceding Point Peter to state
Mesurs Cooper Crawley introduce a memorial in Congress asking to cede Point Peter military reservation of 720 acres to Georgia. They argue state ownership would create a large water frontage and potential terminal facilities along Cumberland Sound and the St Mary's River, boosting railroad and Atlantic shipping prospects. Senator Ol adds a similar bill in the Senate.
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Point Peter Military Reservation
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Westernana Atlantic Railroad
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Maine
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Number of mine dead now totals nineteen
Tower City Pa August 3 The death toll from the East Brook side colliery explosions rose to nineteen with John Lorens another superintendent dying at Fortsville. Fire bosses Daniel Farley and John Pesster remain missing as rescuers battle rock fall and after damp poisoning accounts. Howard Hand and his brother, both rescuers, are among the dead.
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Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
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John Lorens
Ming
Daniel Farley
John Pesster
Harry Schoffstal
Bis
Igelif
Howard Hand
Reiier
Uncle Joe Would Be Safe There
Ex-Speaker Cannon warns against delivering a Labor Day address in Kansas City fearing bridges out of the city could be burned or demolished while he is inside the area. He says this would leave him trapped.
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