Carrollton rally features Hugh Dorsey attack on Hoke Smith
Special report from Carrollton Georgia on August 4 describes Hugh Dorsey addressing about 1600 voters at the county courthouse. He attacked Hoke Smith, defended Joseph Brown, and urged opposition to Smith over canal tolls, rail rates, and promises. The crowd listened as Dorsey contrasted records and accused Smith of broken pledges and political maneuvers.
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Coral Rose Jewelry 13 Line Debuts Popular in Display
Store News highlights Coral Rose jewelry with new cameos and diamonds in carved roses. Displays include pearl necklaces with solid gold clasps priced at 500 each. Also features dance or party cases and an illustrated catalogue and diamond booklet upon request.
Joe Holmes Dies After Swallowing Poison in Culloden
Macon Ga August 4 Joe Holmes 41 a member of a prominent Monroe county family died in Culloden at six this morning from carbolic acid poisoning. Found unconscious by his wife after a day at work he never regained consciousness. Relatives say the poison was swallowed by mistake. Funeral plans and survivors include his father JO Holmes hotel proprietor and local leader five brothers and two sisters all named in Culloden and Bibb county communities.
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End Is Drawing Near as Georgia House Puts on Speed
The Georgia House sped toward adjournment on August 12 after limited new business. Bills passed include 42000 for pension deficiency, 3204 for riots related military deficit, 360 for Eliza Muncer pension, 2620 for contingent expenses, and 7160 for the agricultural chemical department. Local measures amended Atlanta charter and Smyrna schools, plus urban payroll and city limits changes.
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Farmer J Hepgood admits guilt on bigamy charge
J Hepgood a young farmer from Brooks Station told Judge Preston in recorder’s court that he was guilty of bigamy but blamed his second wife Nellie Brown for knowing he had a living wife when she married him. Lulu Tillander corroborated parts of his claim while Hepgood was bound over on the charge under a $500 bond. Nellie Brown of Atlanta testified she did not learn of Hepgood’s prior marriage until after their wedding.
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Baugh's Love Song Cost Him 100 Fine
Mo W Gaugh, 25, was fined 100 plus costs in the recorder's court for indecent conduct after returning to 188 Courtland Street about 1130 after midnight Monday. He testified he felt lonely and approached a comely girl on Whitehall Viaduct, asking to be her sweetheart, and the judge imposed the fine without comment.
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Knights of Columbus Opens Annual Convention Across Nation
The Knights of Columbus opened their annual convention in August with delegates from every part of the United States and several other countries present. The meeting will run through Thursday night with elections for officers and a decision on the 1915 meeting place expected Thursday.
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Senate abolishes Georgia quartermaster general office
Senate vote 25 to 12 abolishes the office of quartermaster general held by W G Obear as part of the Georgia organized militia. The Miller substitute failed, the measure moves to the house, and related votes on election law and sanitation caps are noted.
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Atlanta Woman In Desperate Act At Waycross
Waycross Ga August 4 special a woman known as Mrs Nina Watson from Atlanta took carbolic acid in a suburban house during a personal crisis and is in a dying condition Despondency is given as the motive but the exact cause is not known
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Atlanta
White man arrested for death of negro in Georgia
Ivey Kaylor a white man living near Americus was jailed on a murder charge after the killing of negro farmer Stephen Clarke. The shooting occurred Sunday morning when Kaylor, who recently moved from South Carolina, allegedly entered the old negro’s home and opened fire. Kaylor has not yet made a statement to the sheriff.
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Summer sale on bathing suits and tropical wear
Duck Right In advertises a 1914 style summer stock with bathing suits priced from 85c to 3.50 and Palm Beach suits at 5.00. Men s trousers 3.00 to 3.75, robes 3.00 to 4.50, three piece suits offered for now and early fall as prices drop.
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