Morris Captured and jailed in Bibb county Macon
After a week long chase for the man linked to the Brown's Crossing killings, Joe Morris is jailed in Bibb county awaiting Twiggs court actions. Sheriff Wimberly and Deputy Everett transported him to Macon amid angry crowds, Morris denies the charges and is kept in a Macon cell. Parish and civic leaders discuss public safety as crowds gather.
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Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Joe Morris
George E. Bloodworth
Brown's Crossing
Wimberly
Willan Everett
Twiggs County
Nimiste
Bacon
Morris
Bibb County
Twiggs
Jeffersontile
Sherff
Central Strike Ends Quietly in Macon
In Lackey hall, South Macon, union Carmen and inspectors of the Central railway met officials and agreed all terms. Wages rise 2.5 to 5 cents per hour, hours regulated, new alep rules drafted, and over two hundred workers return to duty in Macon, Columbus, and Atlanta.
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Macon
Central Railway
Lackey Hall
South Macon
Columbus
Atlanta
Central
Lethal Accidental Acid Vat Tragedy Near Augusta
In Augusta a four year old worker at the Clearwater bleachery was fatally injured when a large acid vat flooded before he could leave. Immersed in the acid, the child died after a brief, painful immersion. The incident occurred during routine packing of cloth. Meanwhile in Santiago, Chile, August 9, preparations mount for reception of Secretary Boot with naval and military revolves, banquets, and ceremonies planned.
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Augusta
Jack Widener
Clearwater Bleachery
Santiago
Chile
Macon News Briefs Including Cotton Sale and Rail Plan
In Macon on August 9 a second bale of new cotton was placed in Willingham's warehouse and later sold to W A Davis & Co for 14 cents. Aldermen Jesse Hart and leading citizens planned a large public meeting at the auditorium to back a new terminal and union passenger station. Police reported possible gambling activity and a shooting incident under investigation. A derailed Southern engine at Willingham's factory caused minor damage and injuries as it collided with freight cars.
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Macon
Robert E Park
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Mra E’lgar A Ross
Nathania , Macon
Wunserend
France
Washington
General Lafayette
Fort Hawking
Friends of the
Georgia Industrial Home
Tas Churcnea
J R Gunn
Mac Ga
Wharfe H
Rome
C. J. Eddings
Hembert Avenue
Moira Edding
Brannan
Willingham
Houston County
C B Willingham
Macons Mont Prosperous
W A Davis & Co
A F Waters
Lundy
Fitegerald
H. H. James
F& Tew
Union
Knights of the Green Cloth
Chief Conner
Wall Stree
Oscar Harris
Frank Nelson
Mets
Freman
Peachtree Street Must Be Paved At Once Says Fire Chief
Fire Chief Joyner warns Peachtree street is unsafe for vehicles and could trigger loss of life or property if not repaved immediately. Councilman Roberts works to speed action. aldermen, the finance committee and the streetcar company discuss asphalt paving funding and next council meeting plans.
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Joyner Saye Street
Hugh T. Inman
Roberts Wall
Peachtree Street
Atlante
Joyner
Lfe
Robeng
Ciy Counc
Key
Peachtree
Finance Committee
Patterson
Hugh T Inman
Inman
Taylor
Elis
Fimanca
Business Men's Mutual Protective Association Promotes Membership
The Business Men's Mutual Protective Association invites subscribers to visit its office to learn how its credit and collection system works. It urges nonmembers to stop by, study the facts, and consider joining for potential business profits.
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THE
Business Men's Mutual Protective Association
Saloon Tax for Good Roads Plan in Missouri
Governor Folk urges Missouri general assembly to tax retail liquor to fund public highways. Proposed $200 annual state license per shop, funds to build two major free roads Kansas City to St Louis and Iowa to Arkansas. Also seeks executive removal of corrupt officials, state excise commissioners, dram shop licenses, bans on interim saloon rights, utility rate regulation, and municipal ownership of public utilities.
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Folk
Brewarteville
Mquor
Thea Beneft
Kansas City
St Loui
Iowa
Arkahear
Office
Dawson Gets First Bale From J F Cocke Farm
Special report from Dawson Georgia describes the first bale of cotton weighing 498 pounds grown on J F Cocke’s plantation. It was fully middling and sold for 13 cents per pound to D Tweedy. New York carpenters strike affects 14,000 workers.
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J. F. Cocke
Dawson Ga
J. F Cocke
Acre
New York
The
Carpenters
Tony
Panama Canal Zone Census Reveals Racial Make up and Totals
Washington reports a census by canal authorities showing Panama zone residents near 22,137 with expansive offshore estimates pushing total toward 30,000. White Americans number 6,264 across the Isthmus, with Jamaica, Spain and the United States among foreign nationals. Census counts also note Panama City populations of 22,847 and 20,383 in earlier years, and detail native origins and race distribution across key settlements.
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Washington
Commission
United States
Panama
Panama City
Jamaica
Spain
West Indies
Porto Rico
Colombia
China
Italy
Canal Zone
Culebra
Colon
Cristobia
Cristobal
Canal
Body Exhumed for Inspection in Mia Whit Hamilton Case
In Columbia on August 9 a special fire sensation followed the discovery of Mia Whit Hamilton’s body in a well near Dillon five days after her disappearance from home. An inquest was postponed until a shape emerged. Coroner Lassiter ordered the grave opened and an autopsy conducted amid a large mixed crowd. Decomposition erased violence clues, leaving the jury to rely on prima facie evidence of suicidal drowning.
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Columbia
S. C
Mia
Whit Hamilton
Dilon
Lassiter
Jillon
Unclear health claim about digestion and brain function
The note suggests heavy foods impair brain performance during digestion and recommends Apuero with ream for breakfast and lunch for a clear brain all day. It lacks verifiable facts and source context.
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Apuero
Apitezo Warns of Healthful Food For All Ages
Apitezo is promoted as the only food with all necessary elements, suitable for children, mothers, and businessmen. The cereal is described as tasty, nourishing, and rich in natural vegetable protein, claimed to keep the body well supplied with healthy corpuscles.
Georgia Boys in Camp Making Great Records
Special War Correspondent Jickamauga GA August 3 A hot sun beats on the encamping army of the Chickamauga Georgia troops as they train with pride. Regular Army officers praise their spirit readiness and discipline while camp seems the finest in years. Governors Heyward and Terrell loom in the scene as a grand review is anticipated.
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Jickamauga
Chickamauga
Georgia
Rome
South Carolna
Manissae
Budde
Army Ufe
Chin
Empire
The
South
Tals
Clifford L. Anderson
Snodgrass Hill
Anderson
E . Pomarey
Savannah
Obear
Harris
Macon
Duncann
Nunnemacher
Newburgh
Seventeenth United States Infantry
van Orsdale
Heyward
South Carolina
Valmetto Boy
Terrell
George
Bia
Bia Vialt
Morphine Victim Guy Branch Dies at Grady Hospital
Guy Branch, a morphine addict found unconscious on Goat Island near Peachtree Creek, died at Grady Hospital from morphine poisoning. His wife had separated from him after a rejected reconciliation letter. he leaves a father, a mother, and an infant daughter. The coroner’s inquest is set for today at Patterson and Bane Undertaking.
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Guy Branch
Grady Hospital
Officsra
Goat Island
Chattahoochee River
Peachtree Creek
M&én
Tia
Branch
Rive
Samuel FR. Branch
Walker Street
Coronier
H Patterson & Bane
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Alfred Benjamin & CO
Trousera
Essig Gros
Whitehall Street
Bloodworths
Cental
Dewggt
Dawson
Isthian Canal Authorities
Humber
Grocers
Vane
A.B.C. Beer
American Brewing CO
Bohemian Beer
PALE
ST. Louis Lager
Georgia Boys
Cracker Militia
Alan Rogers
J. C. Pearson Company
SY Hightower Box & Tank
Humphries
Glenn Streets
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