Dying Negro Identity Sought After Helena Assault
A severely beaten Black man found near Helena August 7 is in critical condition with spinal meningitis. Doctors report extensive wounds from a brutal assault and a torn neck, with no name given despite police interest from Helena. The case prompts officials to pursue identification as medical staff monitor his deteriorating state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Bruffey
Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Elder
Helena
Murphy
Uhlet Murphy
Tat
Nggia
Mining Company Chartered
Eagie River Minne Company
Felton
Bible Superior Court
Alaska
Marion
Mallory
Oj Willingham
J. J. Cobb
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief From Nightmares
A period advertisement claims heart disease is linked to nightmare induced fear and nocturnal disturbances. It touts Dr Miles Heart Care and related remedies as a cure, citing testimonials from H. B. Hypa of New Orleans and urging readers to send for a book on nervous and heart diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
S. Reapart Street
New Orleans
la Au
Elkhbert, Nd
Boiler Blast Kills One, Wounds Seven at Mills in Georgia
Waycross Georgia August 7 Special report a boiler explosion at Cutting mill of Minnesota Lumber Company wrecks the plant. One man is killed seven injured including N C Bishop John Verrial Sugging and several black workers. Explosion hurled a 70 foot feed house and blew a boiler nine feet from its bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
Cutting
Atlantic Coast Line
Minnesota Lumber Company
N. C. Bishop
John Verrial
Smith
Negro Who Shot Mr Clements Foe Foreman in Georgia
Sheriff Jowell of Upson County reports the capture of Isom Tignor in Birmingham after he shot Walter Clements, a section foreman on the Macon and Birmingham railroad near Crest. Tignor, once employed by Clements, demanded pay for more time and returned with a shotgun, injuring Clements in the arm and shoulder. he is jailed to await the Upson Superior Court in November amid a large reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clements
Thomaston
Sherif Jowell
Upson County
Birmingham
Ala
Isom Tignor
Walter Clements
Macon and
Crest
Tignor
Clementa
Bheriff Howell
Tienor
Upson Superior Court
Clanton Feigns Suicide Attempt in Tifton Jail Incident
Yifton Ga special: Clanton, arrested on a Brooks county warrant for forging orders to Quitman merchants, was found hanging by a blanket rope from jail bars. After doctors treated him, authorities believe the act was a ruse to gain sympathy or escape amid the jail disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yifton
Aurst
Gorge Chanty
Tifton
Clanton
Brooks County
Quitman
Marshal Henderson
Dra. Parker
Kendrick
Local Briefs News From Macon And Nearby Areas
Local notices report the death of Mrs. T W Amerson in Macon with burial at Reynolds, four children surviving. Mrs Lula E Kindon of Columbus dies at 41, daughter of James P Flod. Dr T J T Patillo dies and is buried in Albany after a Macon funeral. A Georgian battalion exhibition set for next Monday on Tal Hall Square is announced. JM Mallory to travel north on Central of Georgia railway. Columbe charter sought by Southern Store Fixture Company with capital 10000. Chal Z. of Savannah named superintendent at Atlantic Seaboard, succeeding former official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Amerson
Macon
T W Amerson
Liberty Street
South
Amerson
Reynolds
Lula FE. Kindon
Columbus
Columbus, Ga
Columbus Ga
Lula E. Kindon
Wm&m
Becond
Georgia Regiment
Harris
Tatr Hall Square
Jackson Blues
My. Mallory
JM Mallory
Central of Georgia Railway
Macon to Host Georgia Municipalities Meet Next Week
Macon Ga August 7 Special The League of Georgia Municipalities holds its second annual session in Macon Wednesday for two days. Delegates from nearly every one of Georgia 783 incorporated towns are expected. Mayor Bridges Smith, Macon, leads planning with the chamber of commerce and board of aldermen. The program includes entertaining delegates and varied events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Brattfey
Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Arugust
League of Georgia Municipalizieg
Bridges Smith
Cidea
League of Georgia
Atlanta
C. L. Chappell
Columbus
J. F. Rhodes
Athens
P. H. Lovejoy
Hawkingville
John B Felder
Americus
W. B Bollingsworth
Fayetteville
David J. Bailey
Griffin
Committee of Arrangements
Macop
Smith
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Board of Aldermen
Chamber of Commerce
Lien L. Jones
Marcia Happ
Charles FE Damanr
Massenberg
William HM Sloan
A Crump
Harrys Stiffwell Filwards
OM Howard
Maron Press
F W . Slazelhurst
Thomas
Lowry
Bailey
The
League
Peculiar Case of Hydrophobia Mysteriously Draws Attention
Carrollton Georgia August 7 Specal Charles Upehurch a planter in Tyus community died at his home twelve miles southwest of Carrollton after his son Henry Spehurch was bitten by a dog believed to have hydrophobia A madstone was applied and adhered The father washed the clothes worn by his son and fell gravely ill three days later dying in agony Doctors were puzzled concluding the death may have resulted from hydrophobia developed from handling the contaminated clothing This brief obituary style report notes the dog bite and suspected rabies with the father as the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Charles Upehurch
Jenry Spehurch
State Agent Stewart Sums Up University Work in Georgia
Athena August 7 Special State Agent Joseph S Stewart of the University of Georgia spent the day in Athens after weeks away touring Dalton to the far southwest. He praised university progress and noted growing public interest in education across Georgia. Cataula Camp Meeting Opens in Harris County with many Columbus residents expected. Presiding minister McDonnell leads the event as Muscogee and Harris farmers attend. The Worm Springs camp meeting has concluded.
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Stewart
Athena
Joseph S Stewart
University of Georgia
Athens
Dalton
Cataula
Hegins
Columbus
Elfty
Harris County
Hitler McDonell Ia
Muscogee
Woerm Springs
Governing Change in Australia as Lord Northcote Appointed
London on August 7 reports King George has approved Lord Northcote's appointment as governor general of Australia succeeding Lord Tennyson who resigned. The news confirms the transition from Bombay governance to vice regal duties in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Northcote
Bombay
Australia
Lord Tennyson
Small Athens Ginners Session Ends Early
The State Ginners' Association met briefly in Athens on August 7 due to rail rate concerns, with President W. D. Hammock presiding. Because attendance was low, the group adjourned to meet in Macon on the 20th at 9:20 a.m., after informal discussions and a short address by Chancelier university official Braiged.
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Athens
State Ginners’ Association
Macon
W. D. Hammock
Randolph County
Athenaeum Club
Viexue
Chancelier University
Agricultural department invites guests for student meals at campus
The agricultural department of the university invited the entire dairy to dine at Denmark Hall on campus to show that students were cared for during sessions. The visitors were welcomed warmly and departed pleased with their Athens trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Chancelge
Denmark
Athens
Doctor Brown Injured In Macon Hotel Fall
Special report from Macon Georgia says Dr A H Brown a longtime stamp clerk at the Macon post office and well known physician is hospitalized with a fractured left thigh after slipping on hotel stairs in the early hours of August 7. The compound fracture and his age suggest a slow, uncertain recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
A H. Brown
City
Brown
Capture of John Harkney Stuns Louisville
John Harkney, a Black man, charged with assaulting his 16 year old daughter in Tallaferrouto last March, was captured near Louisville by Deputy Sheriff Quinn and Superintendent Thomas of the chain gang, brought to jail and denies the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
John Harkney
Tallaferrounto
Quinn
Thomna
Chain
Scalded Child Horrifies Macon Wife Accident
In Macon Georgia on August 7 a two year old girl Pearl Brady was scalded by a large pot of boiling tea overturned onto her head by her mother at home on Pine street. The incident left the child near death and agitated the mother who was preparing supper and arranging the other child. Captain John Brady, the father, works as a conductor for the Central of Georgia railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Wight
Specia
Pearl Brady
Cptain
John Brady
Chita
Central of Georgia Railway
Pine Street
Brady
Desperate Child Scalding Incident Near Calhoun
The upper parts of the child's limbs were horribly scalded and the pain was intense. Physicians and neighbors aided, but relief was slow. The mother, blamed by none, was driven to distraction by the child's suffering. The prognosis remained desperate yet with some hope of saving the life amid continued care. In Calhoun Ga August 7 Calhoun defeated Kingston 18 to 10 with Powell Hart and Smith vs Scott Broadwater Hicks. The game featured Smith’s long drive to right for a two run three bagger. Both teams play Kingston Monday. In Americus Ga August 7 great pleasure at Sea board Air Line railway increasing shop forces with over 400 workers and skilled artisans anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Kingston
Powell
Hart
Smith
Scott
Broadwater
Hicks
Americus
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Prison lash used on Mamie de Cris
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a traveling man named Mr Stephens proposing a money scheme through forged notes and jewel orders. The narrator recalls initial reluctance, eventual involvement, and details of a planned crime that spiraled from trust to danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie DE Cris
Fragmentary German note On wooden f one strands
Fragmentary OCR notes a wooden item in Germany with strands and a single strand exposed. The text mentions naked eye perception and a stronger connection, but details are unclear and names or precise subjects are missing.
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Germany
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Chattahoochee River
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Br. Miles
Upson
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T J T Patilio
High Street
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Southern Store Fixture Company
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Chal Z
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Cruix
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Mamie DeCris
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