Boy on Bicycle Hits Governor Brown in Atlanta
Governor Brown was struck by a messenger boy on a bicycle while crossing Feachtree Street near Walton in Atlanta. He sprang up quickly and asked if anyone was hurt as he and Executive Secretary W R Power hurried to catch a car. The boy rode on with a broad smile, unaware of the incident's seriousness.
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Brown
Marietta
W. R. Power
Feachtree Street
Walton
Governor Brown
Bud
Power
Atlas Oil Co Auto Oil promotion promises immediate drawing
Phone the Atlas Oil Co today to order a barrel or half barrel of their Per fecto Auto Oil The Oil of Quality Faucet in every barrel ready to draw
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Atlas Oil Co
You Can Save $25.00 a Karat by Buying Diamonds Now
In less than ninety days stock replenishment will push prices up by $25.00 per carat on all fair size stones. The ad promotes correctly graded diamonds with guaranteed future price increases, prepaid selections on approval, and attractive deferred payments. Call or write for the booklet Facts About Diamonds.
Judge Scorches Insurance Firm in Georgia Hearing
Rome August 6 Special Judge Maddox denounced alleged fraud in the Rome Insurance Company petition for receiver for the Baxley tied unit and for a restraining order to block a merger with Cherokee. Attorneys protested, witness Butler testified of mistreatment and probing. Hearing to resume and ruling may be deferred amid sensational expected developments involving top Georgia businessmen.
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Rome
John W. Maddox
John Miles
Baxley
Rome Insurance Company
Cherokee
Mater
Insurance Department
Judie Maddox
Eri. W. Butler
Mailison
Maddox
New Railroad to Sea Takes Definite Shape
The Brunswick area reports a planned Atlanta to sea railroad gaining shape after Captain Johnson of the Atlantic Waycross and Northern visited Atlanta. The line would end at St Marys Camden County, serve Camden Chariton Pierce and Ware counties, extend to Fort Valley and use Southern tracks into Atlanta. Legislation to condemn Southern tracks was sidestepped by a pact with the Southern. The Atlanta Chamber backs the project, moving toward approval.
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Atlanta
Johnson
Atlantic
Waycross
Northern
St. Marys
Camden County
Camden
Chariton
Pierce
Ware
Fort Valley
Houston County
Southern
Southern Railway
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Attempt to Wreck Train in Axis Alabama
Reports say an effort to wreck a northbound Southern railway passenger train at Axis Alabama failed when a crosstie was found across the rails as the train crawled through. The engineer spotted it just in time and the sheriff investigates the incident.
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Mobile
Ala
Southern Railway
Axis
Clark County
Raf
More Police for Grant Park
The park commission adopted a resolution turning Grant Park over to the Federation of Trades for Labor Day. Police presence in the park was to be increased. the recorder ordered tougher enforcement of laws. A playground rally is planned for August 23 in Grant Park with children from across the city.
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Federation
the Park Commission
W. C. Puckett
Grant Park
Federation of Trades
Frank Wilby
Wilby
Piedmont Park
Recorder
North Avenue Parkway
Council
Carey
Mary Barnwell
Vaudeville at Forsyth Captures Atlanta Amusement
Keith Vaudeville Wilder headlines at the Forsyth with the Prince of Entertainers tag. Ethel Green delivers clever songs and striking wardrobe. Arthur McWatter and Grace Tyeon present a top variety act and a final barcarole encore delights the crowd.
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Keith
Forsyth
Atlanta
Marshal
F. Wilder
Svar Mebody
Ethel Green
Arthur McWatter
Grace Tyeon
Fulton County Senate Fight Over Separate Districts Grows
Fulton officials press for Clayton backed candidates to pursue separate Fulton County senatorial district status. discussions by Reuben Arnold and John D. Little, with Tipping bill stance and other local measures to be weighed at the next executive committee session. The hearing also touched Judge Jackson case and jewel theft linked to the Diamond Trunk Robbery, with exonerations and forthcoming testimony by Gilsey firm members.
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Fulton County
Clayton
Thirty
Kimball House
Fulton
Senate
Reuben Arnold
John D. Little
A. O. Blalock
Jonesboro
T. Mann
G M. Hale
W. H. Terrell
Aa. H. van Dyke
Gus Morrow
RT. Jackson
Ridley
Solomon Gilsey
Gilsey Bros. Jewelers
Cincinnati
Sanford
W. D. Ellis, Jr
George F. Gober
Jackson
Farmers' Institute Held in Catoosa County Georgia
Ringgold Ga August 6 Special The farmers institute of Catoosa county held its annual session with Professor W E Byron presiding The morning session drew a large attendance Professor Bishop from the State College of Agriculture spoke on Profitable Beret Production and improving native stock He urged intensive farming and better livestock to convert hay and forage into beef profitably In the afternoon Professor Akerman of the State College of Agriculture discussed forest conservation Dr Bradford followed with a talk on Boys' Corn Club Work.
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Ringgold
Farmers’ Institute of
Catoosa County
W. E. Byron
Or. Bishop
State College of Agriculture
Georgia
Akerman
Bradford
Peach season ends near Adairsville Georgia
Adairsville Georgia August 6 The peach season is nearly finished with the last car of Elberta variety to be loaded today A few cars of later varieties will be shipped Three hundred fifty cars in this side track plus additional cars from Halig and Plainville The local canning factory produced over 2 500 000 cans of ordinary size and thousands of hotel size peaches The crop was disastrous to growers offering little profit Labor payments benefited the economy with about 35 cents to pick pack and deliver a crate Cars carry about 550 crates each yielding about 70 000 in this feature of the crop Daily payroll at the factory exceeded 1 600
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Adlairaville
Elbertas
Halig and
Plainville
Conductor W. S. Weir Dies in Valdosta Home
Conductor W. S. Weir of the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad serving Valdosta to Palatka died suddenly at his home. He had typhoid fever recently but had begun to recover and was up yet weak. About 30, married, formerly of Macon, well known and popular in the community.
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Valdosta
Speota
W. S. Weir
Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad
Palatka
Macon
Georgia Southern
No Single Shots Rule At Democratic Primary
A public notice states that no single shots will be allowed at the Democratic primary on August 21. Several candidates request public clarification as some believe single shots might be permitted. In the legislative race five candidates could be affected, since single-shotting would disadvantage others. state executive committee Rule No 5 prohibits single-shotting and such ballots will be rejected.
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State Executive Committee
Atlanta to Pensacola Round Trip via The West Point Route
Round trip fare from Atlanta to Pensacola and back advertised at ten dollars with sale every Thursday through August 2, 1912. Return limit ten days. Sleeping cars, dining cars, and high speed coaches available. Tickets at ticket offices, Fourth National Bank, and Terminal Station.
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Gare
Fourth National Bank
Young Lady Narrow Escape In Elevator In Athens
In Athens on August 6 a visiting young woman was nearly crushed when her skirt was caught as an elevator door closed. The car plunged before the operator halted it at the last moment, stopping inches from the cage top. She remained uninjured but terrified, slipping away into the crowd after safety.
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Athens
Southern Mutual
Dorsey Meeting Planned in Lakewood Heights Tonight
Friends of Hugh M. Dorsey, candidate for Fulton County solicitor general, announce a Nor man’s hall Lakewood Heights gathering at 8 o’clock with speakers including Frank L. Haralson W C Monday F P D Hopkins and Dorsey. Supporters express strong confidence ahead of election day.
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Hugh M. Derasy
Fulton County
Norman's Hall
Lakewood Heights
Frank L. Haralson
W. C. Monday
FP. D. Hopkins
Hugh M. Dorsey
Dargey
Judge Crisp Addresses Terrell County Voters
Dawson Ga August 6 Special Advocating his candidacy Judge Charles R Crisp spoke to Terrell county voters in the courtroom this morning The speech lasted about an hour and was well received The judge discussed the tariff the graduated income tax parcels post and extension of rural mail service
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Dawson
Congress
Charles R. Crisp
Terrell County
McCumber Attacks Colleagues Over Civil Service Plan
Washington, August 6. Senator McCumber declared that if senate members faced civil service exams few could rate even 7 per cent, backing a seven-year tenure and merit system. The conference report on appropriations sparked renewed battle as Senator Burton labeled the term the twin brother of the spoils system.
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Washington
Senate
McCumber
Burton
Injury to Little Girl Triggers Bank Run in Brooklyn
A wagon struck a young girl near the private bank of Abraham L. Kays in Brooklyn. Rumors of bank trouble sparked a deposit run still ongoing the next morning. Kass handled payouts as crowds delayed street traffic and police reserves were called out. The banker assured ample funds.
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New York
Abraham L. Kays
Brooklyn
Kass
Dancing in Grant Park Faces Possible Abolition
A park board meeting reveals plans to restrict Grant Park dancing, requiring permits, one day pavilion use, and ticketed admission. Commissioner Wilby threatens to push a resolution to abolish public dancing entirely at the next meeting amid ongoing dispute following a recent park dance incident.
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Park Board
Grant Park
Frank Wilby
Wiley
Turner Injured in Fatal Attack Near Vidaia Georgia
L W Turner foreman on the Georgia and Florida line was attacked by a black man from Kin gang this afternoon in Vidaia. Turner was struck on the head with a heavy shovel after he spoke to the assailant and died from his injuries. He was taken to a sanitarium by an extra train. sheriff and dogs were summoned but the assailant remained at large at late hour.
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Vidaia
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