Detective Spradlin Solves Atlanta Policeman Albert Murder
The veteran detective George H B Spradlin tracks the 1897 killing of Officer Albert through a rural trail to Senoia and a suspect Jim Shephard. He plans to bring Shephard to Atlanta for trial and uncover other conspirators, as seven policemen were killed in a span of years.
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Atlanta
Albert
George HB. Sprathin
Spradlin
Decatur Street
George
Senoia
Shephard
Warren Shephard
Jim
Broad Street Tridge
Jaylight
Jim Shephard
Hunter Street
the Reef
Tim
Ephara
Dade
Spradlin Talics
Cox
Jim Stephart
Della
Heer Albart
Big Polson
Street Fight in Mashville Ends in Fatal Shooting
In Nasaville Tennessee on Union Street near Fourth Avenue, ex-policeman John Yeaman shot and killed Burke Thomson during a Saturday night disturbance following a local election. Yeaman fired twice, with the fatal shot to Thomson's temple amid a feud dating years back with Patrolman Dowell. Thomson reportedly drew a long knife before the confrontation. Yeaman's clothing was torn in the struggle. Police arrested Yeaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Yeoman
Kilia Burke Thomson
Nasavile
Tenn
Union Street
Fourth Avenue
Burke Thomson
Yeaman
Faurs
Dowell
Thomson
Jett
Stabbing on Decatur Street Leaves Ed Hall Wounded
Ed Hall, described as a Black man living at 195 Fraser Street, was attacked on Decatur Street between Central and Collins last night at about 12:48. He sustained a stab wound under the heart and was taken to Grady Hospital in critical condition. The assailant, an unnamed Black man known to Hall, fled the scene. Authorities seek information on the motive and identity of the attacker.
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Decatur Street
Ed Hall
Central Avenue
Collins Street
Fraser, Street
Hall
Grady Hospital
Dagar
We. Dees
Night Unrest Grips Petrograd as Torpedo Boats Patrol
August 4 Petrograd reports rising tension in industrial districts as dragoons and Cossacks appear in streets and police pickets stand armed at corners. Basil Island workers close shops and refuse taxis while torpedo boats from the United States patrol the Neva under searchlights. No major clashes by midnight, and cabmen plan a strike Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Neva
Atreeta
Sphtersburg
Basil Island
Baltte Works
United States
Novoe Vremya
Rebels Plan Bloody Sunday Foretold By Strike Leaders
The rebel groups and outlawed parliament factions plan a provisional government as labour unrest grows. Government forces expect the strike to fail, while 6000 strikers in Donets march with the Marseillaise, demanding arrested orators be freed and provoking clashes with dragoons and mass arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workmen's Council
Uzovea Usovkce
Russia
Donets
Ainging
Warsaw
Atrocity report on mutineers cited by Novo Vremya
The Novo Vremya reports brutal acts by mutineers at Cronstadt including murder by hanging and drowning, ransacking homes, and betraying officers by servant informants. It notes sisters and civilians harmed, calls for restoring law and order, and cites attempted priestly rites refused by condemned soldiers.
Rebels Need Competent Leader for Crippling Strike
On August 4, St Petersburg reports a general strike as the nation braces for a likely upheaval. Grand Duke Nicholas Nichatalevitch may be named commander as martial law looms and the empire faces a potential dictatorship while rebels seek capable leadership to unite the movement. Eight passengers wounded defending a train include Brazil’s consul general M. Von Rupnievsky and German Grundmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Nicholaisvitch
Empire
Brazil
M. von Rupnievsky
Grundmann
Bt. Petersburg
Nicholas Nichatalevitch
Parks of the Future in American City Parks
An essay argues that U S parks should expand beyond turf and statues toward flexible spaces for recreation. It cites evolving ideas from July Charities and notes urban plans including boulevards beaches and outdoor gyms, with emphasis on accessibility and multigenerational use. The article also mentions a church pastor’s introduction to public meetings and invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mont
Goa
Homer
Havi Apolies
Greensward
Ao Kean
Coney Island Park
Revere Seaside Park
Boston
Christian Church
San Jose
Cal
Macon
Newspaper Reporter Bernard Meyer to Enter Insane Asylum
Bernard Meyer who claims to be a newspaper reporter was examined by City Physician Wilkins who stated that he is sane. Meyer is expected to be moved to the Insane asylum next week, where he has been an inmate before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Meyer
Wilkins
Meyer
Man Runs Away With His Baby Near Fulton Hag and Cotton Mill
Patrolman Phillins stopped Liddel Black near Shelton street about 8 pm after he fled with his infant daughter in his arms. Black said he aimed to remove the child from an ungrateful mother and planned to go to Greenville South Carolina to stay at the Missionary Society’s home. He is detained at the police station on disorderly conduct charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Hag
Cotton Milla
Phillins
Liddel Black
Shelton Street
Black
Greenville
S.C
Missionary Society
Thief Returns Coat from Atlanta Attorney Home
B. F. P. Hall, a well known Atlanta attorney, was burglarized at his home 86 Highland Avenue. A thief took his coat and hat while he slept Thursday night. The coat was returned later when Hall was away, but the hat remains missing. A pocketbook lay in view that night but was overlooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Hall
B. FP. Hall
Atlanta
Wade
Higgland Avenue
Engagement Announced for Lola Blamcher McDougal and Charles Honlker
Columbus couple Mr. and Mrs. J Allen McDougal announce the engagement of their daughter Lola Blancas to Mr. Charles D Honlker of Atlanta. The wedding is planned for early September in Columbus pending final details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Lola Blamcher McDougal
Columbus
Charles Howgkell
J. Allen McDougal
Lola Blancas
Charles D. Honlker
Atlanta
Philanthropist exclaims over Brown with charity tale
A derailed account recalls a wealthy donor's meager one dollar pledge to a children's fund and a dramatic bank intervention by an anxious creditor. Governor Pattison's will is filed for probate noting $1,000 to Wesleyan University for indigent students and another similar sum to a charity, with the remainder to his widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Pattison
Fintaine
Tonto Wesleyan University
Manical man leaps from train then rescued at wreck site
Thomas Delehanty of Nashville escapes from a hospital transport on a Louisville and Nashville passenger train, falls 25 feet from a trestle, struggles with Officer Riley on the roof, is bound and hauled to safety by a derrick, then taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
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Cincinnati
Thomas Delenanty
Nashville
Tenn
Manhattan State Hospital
Louisville and Nashville
Riley
Delehanty
Funeral of W. G. Hightower in Jonesboro Ga
Walter G. Hightower 27, youngest son of J. Q. Hightower, died after being shot in Houston July 30. He had lived in the West and sang with an opera company. Survived by parents two brothers and two sisters. Funeral and interment held in Jonesboro Friday afternoon.
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Houston
Tex
Jonesboro
Walter G. Hightower
Texas
West
J. A. Hightower
Eskata
3. G. Hightower
Jones
Harley Cooper
Commeres
Round Trip to Lookout Mountain from Chattanooga
Round Trip via Western and Atlantic Railroad Battlefield Route offers the shortest line and quickest time. Tickets on sale every Saturday, good till Tuesday after. Call J A Thomas city pass end Tit Agt Phones 69 Bell. Atlanta power depot ticket agents Gal Barman G Pa.
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Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Western & Atlantic R. R
Battlefield
Chicxamauga Park
Georgia State Guard
J. A. Thomas
City Pass
Bell
Atlanta
B. Walker
Depot
C. B. Barman
G. PA
Mortuary notices and deaths framed in early August
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from various cities report deaths and services. Mrs A E Finkel and Mrs W A Harrison await interment in Forest Park Georgia, with services set for today. Other items note Jann C Burton’s service at Social Circle and Christine Grant’s typhoid death in Inman Park. Concluding items list D B Wesson of Springfield and John James Robert Manners of London, plus H T Glenn of Auburn and E W Greenway of Bowman among others.
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John ©. Burton
Jann C. Burton
Social Circle
Christine Grant
Haclid Avenue
Inman Park
Edward Grant
W. A. Harrison
Forest Park
D. B. Wesson
Springfield
Mass
Smith & Wesson Arms Company
Duke of Hatland
London
Rutland
John James Robert Manners
Cholera Morbus Promoted By Malt Whiskey Remedy
A leading specialist claims summer bowel disorders could be avoided if the system is kept toned with Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. He calls it the most effective germ destroyer known to the medical profession.
Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted as Medicine
An advertisement touts Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey as a health tonic aiding digestion and blood quality, calming nerves and boosting muscles. It claims fifty years as a doctor recommended medicine, lists price at $1 a bottle, and offers a free medical booklet from the Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy ’S
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
James Sanatorium Promotes Open James Remedies
James Sanatorium public notice disavows Keeley Institute ties and touts James Tremedias as superior treatments for alcoholism narcotism cigarette and tobacco habits. Medical director Dr Sam Maryow underscores open formulas and physician oversight. Home remedies offered with literature and testimonials. offices listed in Memphis St Louis and Chicago.
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Keeley Company
Memphis Keeley Institute
Janus Sanatorium
Keeley Institutes
Keeley
Samus Marrow
James
Morrow
James Sanatorium
United States
Chariey BR
Memphis
Tenn
Charles C. James
Missouri ‘Trust Building
St. Louis
James’ Ganatorium
Indiana Avenue
Chicago
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Ponder
Wall Street
Carl Mills
Whitehall Street
E. H. DeBray
Wear Ena
E. Crabtree
Thomas
Pittsburg
H. C. Drasvach
Mashville
Princess Tan
Ostend
Belgium
Jan
General McArthur
San Francisco
Arthur McArthur
Orient
Department of the Pacifc
Jewish Socialfeta
Novos Vromya
Cronstadt
France
Trepopt
Rudiger
Bourse Gasette
General Trevost
Gen
Londin
Moscow
Libeau
Todas Tuveau
America
Alfred Benjamin & Co
Essig Bros
Whitehall St
Man
Liddell Black
Brown's Bank
Harry
Maniac
W. G. Hightower
A. E F. Finkell
A. E. Finkel
Washington Street
George D. Finkell
Philadelphia
Strickland
EK. A. Woodall
RA. Woodall
Harry G. Poole & Co
Richmond
B. G. Tutt
Jefferson City
Misaouri Penitentiary
E. T. Glenn
Auburn
Ala
H. T. Glenn
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Georgia
EW. Greenway
Bowman, Ga
E W. Greenway
Nicholas Senna
Africa
Sena
St. Louisans
St. Laws
Duffy
James’ Sanatorium
Wever
Keeley Co
James: Sanatorium CO
Terrant
Jain Watson's
Beachings
Marietta
Navy
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