Bank Robbery Ends in Double Death at White Bear
August 5 White Bear Minn after a bank robbery Henry Paul shot four men and himself in a village street chase. Fred Lanners dies, William Butler mortally wounded, cashier Alfred Auger escapes. The pursuit ends when Paul is killed inside a shanty. the crowd wounded Christie and Doran in the melee.
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White Bear
Minn
First State Bank
Henry Paul
Fred Lanners
William Butler
John Christie
Richard Doran
Alfred Auger
Auger
Paul
Bald Hagle Lake
Bayard
Lanners
Doad
Theater deal settles as Kahn and Wells depart town
In New York and Augusta respectively, Ben Kahn and Jake Wells are out of the city amid a theater deal. Reports say Kahn sold his stake to Wells, though Kahn claims he would sell only for the right price and is prepared to leave town.
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Ben Kehn
Jake Wells
Weta
Ben Kahn
Atlanta
Kahn
Kim & Erlanger
Alabama House Passes Carmichael Prohibition Bill
In Montgomery Alabama enthusiastic passage of the Carmichael prohibition bill with a 70 to 20 vote concludes before afternoon adjournment. The measure bans manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors with medical and sacramental wine exceptions, and sets election timing after a three month pendency.
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Montgomery
Ala
Spencer Carmichael
Alabama
Brother of Mrs White refuses to seek her release in Dixon Springs
W W Morton of Dixon Springs Tenn says he will not pursue freeing his sister Mrs Frances Morton White held at the Tower with her husband after the shooting of Michael P. Anderson at the Aragon Tuesday. Anderson remains seriously ill at Elkin sanitarium while detectives report letters from Mrs White found at Anderson's room. trial appears tied to Anderson's condition and a preliminary hearing.
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W. W. Morton
Dixon Springs
Tann
Aira Wiliam White
Michael P. Anderson
Aragon
Mrse White
Morton
Anderson
Elkin Sanitarium
Mrs White
Veterans Hold Reunion for Confederate Memorial Day
Confederate Memorial Day observed by the Marietta camp of Confederate veterans with services in the Methodist church. J Gid Morrin officiated and Robert Leo Avery of the Atlanta bar delivered the principal address. Also spoke were Dr. Job Bryan pastor of the Methodist church and pr Holderby.
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Atlanta
Marietta
Marrietta
J. Gid Morrin
Robert Leo Avery
Job, Bryan
Methodist Church
Pr . Holderby
Atlanta delegation heads to Typographical Union meet
The Atlanta delegation to the International Typographical convention in St Joseph Missouri left the city yesterday. R L Whites and E L Sutton represent the Atlanta Typographical Union with long time ties to The Constitution and The Atlanta Journal. Mrs F L Whites and Mrs WB Correll accompanied them with Mrs Correll acting as representative of the Ladies Auxiliary. The Ladies Auxiliary was organized in Atlanta in the nighties with Farnley Sutton as its first president. Corrects presence at the convention recalls the longtime involvement of Atlanta women in printers affairs.
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Atlanta
St Joseph
Atlanta Typographical Union
R L. Whites
Constitution
E L Sutton
Atlanta Journal
F. L. Whites
WB Correll
Correll
Ladies’ Auxiliary
International Typographical Union
Farnley Sutton
Ladies’ International
Bills Shape Georgia Insurance Reserve Rule
Lawmakers push a bill requiring life and mutual aid insurers to hold a reserve of 5.15 dollars for each 100 of risk, deducting liabilities not tied to policies, with sponsor Mr Upshaw of Douglas. The session also sees new measures on pollution control, railroad vehicle repairs, sheriff transport, and penalties for poisoning crops with fumes.
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Mr Upshaw
Douglas
Brown
Fulton
Fans
Bibb
Georgia
Helms
Paulding
Heagh Copper Companies
Butt
Fannin
Smith
Gilmer
Foes Punished Fren ds Favored Insurgents Kept From Chairs
Washington reports party leadership rearrangements as insurgents who once chaired key committees lose their grips. Fowler Gardner and Cooper shifted out. Vreeland Rodenburg Olmstead Weeks and Weeks gain chairs. Georgia lawmakers receive favorable committee placements, including Edwards to river and harbors and Lee to agriculture.
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Washington
Fowler
New Jersey
Gardner
Massachusetts
Cooper
Wisconsin
Vreeland
New York
Rodenburg
TiInoig
Olmstead
Pennsylvania
Davidson
Representative Wanger
Representative Mann
Minals
Weeks
Alexander
Theodore Burton
Parker
Judiciary
Congress
Jenkins
To Chicago and Return At Reduced Round Trip Rates
vacation era rail sale announces round trip fares from various points to Chicago and back with August 31 1909 return deadline. routes include St Louis Louisville Cincinnati Detroit and more with advances from Rome Dalton and Chattanooga. notice directs to ticket agents and Charles Larman general passenger agent.
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Wo & A Tt R
C & St Tl Rs
Cleopatra Life Me mn at Casino entertains big crowds
Theaters report two splendid performances by the Supporting Company at the Casino this week drawing large audiences yesterday and tonight. The cast with varied specialties enhances the jollity, making it one of the most enjoyable shows of the summer run. Ponce de Leon remains a city breathing spot despite bad weather. A new policy offering ticketing by dec ent booking system proves popular with few idle moments at attractions.
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Ponce de Leon
Girl Fleeing Police Station Traced in Gilmer Street Chase
Alice Tippin a four year old girl attempted to escape from a juvenile ward at the police barracks last night at eight o clock. A rapid pursuit by Call Officer Barfield ended with her capture in an alley on Gilmer Street after she used a pillow dummy and hat to simulate a fleeing woman. She summoned Alfred Moore the night janitor for water then slipped away as he turned with the container.
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Alice Tippin
Barfield
Gilmer Street
Alfred Moore
Moore
Taft Delays Whisky Definition Amid Tariff Work
President Taft will not decide what whisky is until after his Beverly trip to a prohibition city. He has been too busy at the White House with the tariff bill to review the mass of testimony already presented.
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Taft
Washington
Beverly
White House
Seaboard Announces Annual Excursion to Washington
Seaboard offers a round trip for 16 dollars with through sleepers and dining cars. Two trains daily, reservations urged. August 14 travel date, good until August list. Phones 100, Office 6 Peachtres.
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Washington
Maine at White City Tonight Steamy Swimming Show
Captain Blondell headlined the White City resort last night to a large crowd with a swimming exhibition described as a fine bit of art. Tonight he promises more, featuring a dramatic blow up of the Maine and a short swimming lecture.
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Maine
White City
Captain Blondell
Interesting Testimony at Bank Hearing in Asheville NC
District attorney Holton continued the bank fraud inquiry with the former First National teller on the stand. He traced discounted notes to show proceeds moved through accounts for defendants Breese and Dickerson. Expert accountant Moxey and examiner Hull aided the evidence including a Penland letter requesting Sluder sign notes citing family need and borrower worth over $40,000.
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Asheville
First National Bank
Holton
Breese
Dickerson
E P Moxey
New York
National Bank
Frederick A. Hull
W. H. Penland
Gaston Sluder
Sluder
Macon Receives First Bale of Cotton
Macon Ga August 6 Special The first new bale of cotton for Macon came to Heard Bros yard this morning from D P Grantham Cochran Ga It was sold to Brown Wimberly for Neely Co and will be sent to the Augusta office Nat Winship put it on the block and bidding rose to 26 cents per pound The arrival of the first bale in Macon is ten days ahead of seasons.
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Macon
Heard Bros
D. P. Grantham
Cochran, Ga
Brown Wimberly
Neely & Co
Augusta
Nat Winship
Life Insurance Company of Virginia Statement and Certification
A secretary sworn in Richmond Virginia confirms the Life Insurance Company of Virginia’s financial figures and policy details. The document notes total outstanding insurance and the certified act of incorporation on file with the state Insurance Commissioner. Witness W L T Rogerson and notary Isaac Held attest the statement was made August 3, 1669.
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Act of Incorporation
Insurance Commissioner
Virginia
Richmond
Wlt
Rogerson
Life Insurance Company of Virginia
T Rogerson
Isaac
Suburban Train Crash Kills Motorman, 35 Hurt
Chicago August 6 An electric car carrying laborers at the One Hundred and Third street grade crossing was struck by a Pennsylvania suburban train. One man died later at a hospital and 35 others were injured. The motorman blamed brake failure for the accident.
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Chicago
Whiting Indy
Best
Heydler May Not Get Place Permanently
Cincinnati Ohio Anguet doubts as to whether John Heydler will be chosen to succeed the late Harry Putnam when National League magnates meet in December. Ebbetts of Brooklyn and Herrmann of Cincinnati oppose Heydler as permanent executive. Herrmann favors Sexton of the Three I League, saying Sexton is a strong man in baseball's organizational leadership.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Anguet
John Heydler
Harry Putnam
National League
Heydler
Ebbetts
Brookyn Club
Garry Herrman
Actinnatts
League
Harry Pulliam
Navyional League
Whittle
Herrmann
Sexton
Three
National Association
Herrmenn
Setxons
Beany Jacobson Held on Assault Charge in Decatur
Albert Beany Jacobson former St Louis and Washington pitcher now with Decatur in the Three I league is under $1008 bond for allegedly assaulting cartoonist R M Kanouse. Kanouse lay in hospital unconscious with head injuries after meeting Jacobson near the office. authorities say no personal grudge was known.
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Decatur
Albert
Beany' Jacobson
St. Louis
Washington
R. M. Kanouse
Kanouse
Jacobson
Yesterady
Black man enters home and commits fatal assault in Manafield
Arthur Johnson, a Black man, forced into the home of Zooky Suda on a plantation near Manafield and opened fire. His wife was killed. The 12 year old son and Zooky Sudd were fatally or seriously wounded. Johnson was arrested and jailed.
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Mansfield la
Arthur Johnson
Zooky Suda
Johnson
Zooky Sudd
Manafield
Johnson Wee
No Trace Found Of Child Stealers In St Louis
In St Louis Missouri on August 5 police pursued clues about kidnapped Viiane children Grace and Tomaasso. Searches extended into nearby Illinois towns after a tip claimed Stylans were arrested, later found unrelated to the case. A letter to Joseph Pegano in custody sparked further investigation, but its contents and impact remain unclear.
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St Louis
Viiane
Grace
Tomaasso
Illinois
Mascoutahill
Joseph Pegano
Ten Thousand Suit By Battling Nelson Filed
Oscar Battling Matthew Nelson, renowned pugilist, sues George C Boldt and Lawrence McCormick of the Bellevue-Stratford hotel for $10,000 in in the United States circuit court. He alleges that upon arrival as a room applicant he was told all rooms were occupied or engaged, a slander against his standing that could affect his travel and future hotel treatment.
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Philadelphia
Oscar Battling Matthew Nelson
Pugilistic
United States
George C Boldt
Lawrences McCormick
Bellevue-Stratford
Nelson
Bellevus-Stratford
Got Ta Have Sharp Brains Nowadays Drop Back
A Marquette carpenter claims Grape Nuts rebuilt his brain and body. He says the food improved thinking, strength, and stamina, with better digestion and the ability to endure fatigue. The letter promotes Grape Nuts as a perfect food and cites The Road to Wellville for context.
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Marquette
Wellville
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