Old Woman Pleads for Help as Police Seek Poorhouse Shelter
Mrs. Berry Gammon, 68 years after marrying Berry Gammon at 13, recounts to a constitutional reporter how her four children neglect her. She says one son called her a burden, a daughter refuses her, another daughter entertains young men, and a widowed son with three sons would help but cannot. The police matron notes possible memory issues, yet the plea for shelter remains sincere as she longs for one last walk before dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Constitution
Berry Gam‘yon
Ehe
Tom
Elekard
Seaboard Air Line Travel Deal To New York Ends October 31
A 139 30 round trip rail fare via Seaboard Air Line offers travel to New York and return, valid until October 31. In Reynoldstown, Officer Sprafun arrested J P Ray after his wife alleged long-term drunkenness and the sale of the family Bible for whisky. Ray confessed to the charges. The matter will be handled by the recorder this moon.
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Norfolk
Seaboard Fir Line
R’y
OLD Dominion Line
New York
YORK
Retuhe Beckers
E. Christian
Pass
Seaboard Air Ling
Sprafun
Reynoldstown
J. P. Ray
Ray
Recorder
Evils of Military Code in Berlin
The Berlin public protests the imperial government’s rejection of Herr Kaufmann, a qualified second mayor candidate and Reichstag member, over a 1880s reserve officer discharge tied to his 1879 political activity. Critics argue the military code corrupts civilian life and reflects medieval spirit in Germany.
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New York Evening Post
Berlin
Herr Kaufmann
Heichstag
Elerr Kaufmann
Herr Kaufmans
Uilitary Court
Germany
Mystery of South African dispatches Stumbles on Boer prisoner exchanges
Philadelphia Record reports a quip about Boer captivity and release cycles. Rev. Herman D von Brockhuizen, banished from Pretoria, explains why prisoners return brief and underdressed due to supply shortages. He notes British soldiers shed hats coats and trousers at headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
South Africa
Herman D. von Brockhuizen
Pretoria
Eleven-Teen Boy Aids Raid At Marietta Street Blind Tiger
County police raided a Marietta and Corbett street blind tiger as Patrolmen Poole Oliver and Mathieson confronted proprietor J. C. Murphy and a 13-year-old employee W. M. Crawford who menaced the sleuths with a double barrel shotgun. Officers seized four to five gallons of whisky and several casks of beer, arresting Murphy and Crawford while releasing other drinkers.
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Marietta Street
Poole
Oliver
Mathieson
Jal
J. ©. Murphy
W. M. Crawford
Murphy
Marietta and
Corbett Streets
A. Q. Turner
W. J. Poole
J. C. Oliver
George Mathieson
Yenterly
Foliceman Poole
Crawford
Young Crawford
Chief Turner
Obscure Candidate Debate Held By Boston Herald
The Boston Herald cites Chairman Jones of the Democratic National Committee discussing the idea of an obscure presidential candidate. The piece notes that obscurity may not suit the presidency and cites Polk Pierce Cleveland as examples of visible paths to leadership. It argues both parties have enough possible nominees without seeking an obscure choice.
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Fin
Boston Herald
Jones
Democratic National Committee
James K. Polk
Franklin Pierce
Grover Cleveland
New York
Guike
Sousa as conductor of brass band at station
A quirky scene shows Sousa the march king in uniform at a railway platform. A belated traveler mistakes him for a train conductor, prompting Sousa to explain he leads a brass band rather than a locomotive. The anecdote reflects humorous misreadings of status in a public space.
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Sousa
March Kng
Philadelphia
Saturday Evening Post
Ikea Fog of Wood
Money Lost by a Stolen Pocketbook Recovered
A pocketbook containing 390 dollars disappeared yesterday afternoon at Walton Street. Harry Harper, 38, of Blackshear, was arrested after detectives traced the money to him. Harper confessed he took and spent part of it, claiming pressure from financial need and recent unemployment. He will be prosecuted for larceny, with the money restored to the rightful owner H Baden, who needed funds for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bacon
Atlanta
Walton Street
Harry Harper
Blackshear
Bacon
Sanford
Steint
The
Constitution
Harber
Mohey
Herper
Mney
Harper
New Presbyterian Hospital Proving a Success
The new Presbyterian hospital opened July 1 reports show strong progress with all beds in use and several successful operations. The basement clinic serves nonadmitted patients and nursing staff is in place as plans proceed for expanded quarters and a dedicated building. Edith Reynolds has arrived as superintendent of nurses replacing Miss Canyus, with pupil nurses and a women’s auxiliary already forming to support the hospital’s work.
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Elinic
A. R. Holderby
Board of Trustees
Edith Reynolds
New York
Atlanta
Canyus
Auxilar
Sheriff Escorts Confessed Suspect Amid Mob Fear
Cherokee county sheriff brought Raymond Ross a Negro to Atlanta after he confessed to assaulting Mrs. Miller, an elderly white woman on a McLane farm. A mob formed when word spread. the sheriff hid with Ross for two days, then slipped to a railroad to reach safety. Ross, employed near Canton, appeared idiotic and treated the crime as commonplace. He will be held for trial with a governor’s guard requested.
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Cherokee County
Atlanta
Kicensie
Raymond Ross
Ross
Canton
Leader of Diplomatic Circle in Chicago and Family
Lady Pauncefote and her four daughters, who have wed in the United States since 1889 when Bir Julian joined the representation of Great Britain in Washington, prefer residing in the capital over London. They have long dwelt in Washington, hosting dinners at the British Embassy second only to the president and cabinet. She enjoys outdoor exercise and is often seen walking the avenues.
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Chicago
Aribune
Pauncefote
United States
Bir Julian
Great Britain
Washington
London
White House
Briish
Pauncefs
The Danger of Venice
From Venice a meeting discussed measures to halt Adriatic encroachment on the city. Crypts of several churches are flooded and the grand canal staircase near the ducal palace is submerged by rising tides.
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Venice
London
Grand Canal
Srack Islands
Submerged city warned as Adriatic encroaches on Venice
Notices warn that the Adriatic may engulf the fairy city soon as the church and palace of St Mark face eventful danger. The South reports on temperance in southern states with Kentucky mocked for whisky output and limited liquor sales.
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Fairy City
St. Mark
Los Angeles Herald
Kentucky
Texas
Georgia
South
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia
Alabama
Arkansas
West Virginia
Florida
Washington
Montrem
Ushito
South Carolina
Flo
Louisiana
Wealthy American women warned over conspicuous diamonds abroad
St Paul Dispatch reports Paris warns wealthier American women about displaying valuable jewelry in public. Mrs Bradley Martin and Mrs Potter Palmer are singled out as especially admonished after detectives learned they had been seen with diamonds. Police say protecting rich Americans wastes time and effort.
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St. Paul Dispatch
Paris
Bradley Martin
Potter Palmer
Bureau of Police
Central of Georgia trains arrival and departure times
Arrival and departure schedule for Central of Georgia Railway and Western and Atlantic routes listing train numbers, stations including Jonesboro Hapeville McIntosh and Canton with times from early morning to late evening. Also notes day and Sunday service variations and other lines operating routes to Atlanta Knoxville and Norfolk.
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Central OF Georgia Railway
Jonesboro
Jonesbor
Bavennah
Jonechors
Hapeville
Macan
Fapeville
Bavanna
Joneabor
Buneay
Mapeville
Ara
Zaneville
Maparinie
Agam “Pealy
ANL
Atlantic Railhoad Fo
RoGam
Canton
Morfolk
GAHORGIA_RAILHOAD
S-Anguat
Lithonia
Hoc Scatee Siam Atlanta
Knoxvilew
Norteere
W. Pc A. BP
Passing of Hawk as Warden at New Federal Prison
Spmunl A Hawk of Mousidsville Wr. Ve. arrived in the city to oversee the new federal prison project and seek bids on equipment and furnishings. He will stay a week or ten days after traveling from Kuntington W Va where he studied prison operations. He advocates humane discipline, firm guards of good character, and a chaplain who can engage prisoners with practical gospel. He praised kindness and moral suasion, warned against harsh measures, and discussed future prison leadership and reforms. Colonel duBignon and former governor candidates were among guests, with opinions on Georgia politics and potential successors. Remington Crawford, a Georgia journalist with The New York World, also returned from New York.
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Spmunl A Hawk
Mousidsville
Aragon
Hawk
Penal Institution
Kuntington
W. Va
Qrerlin
Carter
Warden Hawk
Onle
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Pannill
Tne
Mei Robinson & Russell
South Frond Sr
Woodley
Adantas
Buffalo
Old Point Comfort
Viert Richmond
Virginia ‘Beach
Railroad
M. H. Crowell
Norfolk, Va
J. Jf, Mayer
Main St
Richmond
BL Walker
N. Y
JE. van Winkie Gin & Machine Werke Ailania Ga
Peter Lynch
Whitehall Street
West Mitchael
Mayon
Woodbury
Millville
Dorser
Bert Howell
Dorsey, Grewster, & Howell
Law Bulkins
Hunter Streets
Pabiths Gammen
Dregert
South Georgia Lumber Company
Oe Stewart
Hunter St
Madison Ave
Boy
Midi
J. C. Hurphy
Washington Star
Pete
H. Baden
California Fig Byrup Co
We Adams
Court House
On Whitehall St
W. Adair
Berth Stbusth
stPestSeat
Jest Raat
Jes
Phe
Bese
SU Sae
eBeast
Bank Banc
FOOTER @ DAVIES COMPANY
Priméimi
Alabma
Rusia
Princess Anne Hotel
Virgi Beau
T. D. Green
Jefferson
Dusinesa Center
Houston Street
New Presbyterian Hospital
A. F. Liebman
Peachtree Street
Smith
Peachtree St
Atlatita
Wwlalogue
Briscoe, Fres
Arnold
V. Pres. Allants
Lucy Cobb Institute
Athens
Eipscoms
Georgia Normal and Industrial College
Milledgeville, GA
Virginia College For
Roanoke
Ten Aeres
Grand Mountain Ecenery
Valley of Va
Snd
Matmie P, Harris
Elizabeth College For Women
Rena Oi
Ber
Charles B
King
Chenoweth
Washington City
Vermont Avenue
Mary D. Chenoweth Turner
Elizabeth Chenoweth Sloan
University OF Virginia
B. Barringer
Charlottesville
Piedmont
Gollivar
Crichton & Smith
farWm, Lycett
Gabes
Whitehall At
Chisenge
Hhetel Rotunda
Felow
Ireland
John EB. AuAignan
Brunswick
South Georgia
Calonet du Bignon
Cuba
Weyler
duBignon
von Fleming G. duBignon
Savannah
AuBignan
Smth
Heald
Troun
Wiliam G. Brantley
Brantley
Fleming Dubignon
Henry G. Turner
Turner
Jia
Statesman
John H. Estill
Estttl
Joseph
Porrell
Remeon Crawford
Georgia Boys
Rem
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