Five-shot clash in Long Creek镇 wounds five men
In Long Creek township near Rock Springs two wagon parties clashed after a white group fired five shots at a caravan of five men returning from the nearby event. Alexander Auten lies dying in Davidson, others wounded, and warrants issued for Charles Shuford and Charles Holmes.
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Charlotte
Long Creek Township
Chariie Bhuford
Alexander Auten
Monroe
Davidson
Chache Lawing
John Lawing
Charles Phillips
Utley
Rock Springs
Charles Shuford
Charles Holmes
Mr Lawing
Squire
Hilton
Wallace
Gaston County
Gaston
San
Delegates Prepare as Macon Hosts Municipal League
Preparations in Macon for the League of Municipalities show a large turnout with delegates from many cities expected. Special committees, hotel accommodations, and a printed program in The Constitution mark the event as a major state gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
League of Municipalities
Wolver Smith
League of Municipatities
Busky
Smith
Maconling
No Evidence of Violence in Hob Cawthorn Case
Eastman Georgia August 10. A Macon dispatch says the Hob Cawthorn trial showed no arsenic poisoning in Horn or Tucker cases. Horn was poisoned by whisky then Tucker died eleven days later, linking to a chain of circumstantial evidence. Mob violence was not evident. the defendant received a fair trial and no commutation was requested.
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Eastman
Macon
Hob Cawthorn
Horn
Tucker
Cawthorn
Roberts
Supreme Court
Grand Jury
Flora
Tucker Horn
Floyd County Gets Five New Rural Routes In Postal Upgrade
Rome Ga August 10 Special Judge Maddox reports approval of five new rural free mail delivery routes in Floyd County effective September 15. Rome gains one carrier, Armerchee two more, Coosa one, and Gore in Chattooga County receives one. The enhancement, amid postal system turmoil, boosts county coverage and reflects Judge Maddox sustained effort.
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Floyd County
Rome
Maddox
Fosters Mill Geta
Armerchee
Coosa Greta
Floyd Counts
Hera
Judge Maddox
Washington
Georgia
Sta
Floyd
Gore
Chattooga County
Druggists' Case Contin ued In Sunday Law Probes
Griffin Ga August 17 Special Spalding superior court opened at 8 this morning for criminal business due to absence of counsel. The state cases against T J Brooks Perrin Head B K Carlisle and John W Warde druggists of Griffin for keeping open selling soda water candy and other items on Sunday were continued and may be tried later this term. The Jett Moore murder case was continued to next term.
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Griffin
Griffin, Gt
Spalding
Caufisel
Jett Moore
T J Brooks
Perrin Head
B KE Carlisle
John W Warde
Aspen
Bloodworth
John Elta
Els
James J. Flynt
J R Williams
McWilliiams’ Woods
Flo
Kroes Struck by Train Near Dawson Georgia
A construction train on the Central railroad struck two mules and four people at Teed crossing one mile west of Dawson. Bob Scott and Ben Hardwick were killed instantly. Charlie Dengey was seriously injured. The wagon was on its way to town when the accident occurred and witnesses heard the approaching train but did not notice it in time.
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Coseming
Dawson
Central Railroad
Bob Scott
Ben Hardwick
Has No Brother in Law in Columbus Ga.
Much interest is felt here in the announce ment that an effort will be made to break the will of David D. O'Keefe formerly of Savannah the king of Yap. The king has a brother in law living here in the parson of Mark Masters a well known clirson O'Keefe having married his sister Misa Kittie Masters in the Catholic cathedral in Gayrnneh in 187].
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
David D. O'Keefe
Savannah
Yap
Mark Masters
Clirson
O'Heefe
Misa Kittie Masters
Gayrnneh
Capacity for business boosts selling speed with bond pitch
Capacity for business seeks fast rewards in the selling department. Applicants must state age occupation and provide bank or other good references to sell a Five Per Cent Twenty Year Gold Bond on the installment plan. R F Shedden Manager Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York Atlanta GA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Shedden
the Mutual Life Innorence Company of
New Terk
Atlanta GA
Tragic Bathful Cooking Accident In Albany Child Burns
Four year old Annie Wooten, daughter of Colonel and Mrs Wooten, fell into a washpot of boiling water while visiting grandparents near Colonel Wooten in Albany. Despite quick action by a washer, her body and legs were severely burned. doctors express little hope for recovery.
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Albany
Annie Wooten
Dr. Wooten
East Dougherty
George Merck
Colonel Wooten
Merck
Two Drowned at Abbeville Abbeville GA
Two men Jack Hussey and W J Hunt drowned while fishing from a boat on the river near Abbeville Georgia while employed by J Menzies & Sons on the courthouse project. Hussey from Savannah and Hunt from Savannah with a Savannah brother notified. Boat overturned during rescue attempt. bodies recovered with preparations under way for burial.
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Abbeaville
Jack Hussey
W J Hunt
Brck
J Menzies & Sons
Court House
Nodlewja
Huseey
Huntoon
Hussey
Savannah
St Jaauld
Thomasville
Wuntoon
Gaia
Johnson Peached On His Pal In Jail Escape Plot
Americus Georgia August 10 Special Judge Crisp sentenced Charles Johnson a white man to the chain gang for defrauding an aged negro in the slave pension racket. Johnson had occupied jail quarters with J Dent and nearly escaped by digging through walls. Johnson confessed Dent was his confederate and that Dent had tools in his cell. Dent will be closely guarded thereafter. Miss Davis Leads Revival in Social Circle.
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Americus
Crisp
Charles Johnson
Johnson
Jal
J. T. Nent
California
Bnet Bell
Dent
Showers Due Across The Belt In Umbrellarish Day
Forecaster Marbury reports a summer day with stationary temperature and widespread showers. August 10, 1908 records show Charlotta leading with a high around 68 degrees and near normal overall, while At- Tania notes one degree above normal. Continuous local showers covered the column belt with few exceptions.
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Marbury
Charlotta
At- Tania
Negro Escapes Hospital In Robe While Delirious
A hospitalized unknown man with a rope mark on his neck disappeared from Macon City Hospital in a hospital robe during the night. Doctors found the bunk empty at 7 am after rounds. no clothing or signs of outside help. Authorities, including Chief Murphy, pursued the case as a possible escape or patient elopement amid concerns for his recovery and safety.
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C. Braffey
Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon Ga
Elder
Eider
Wid
Ulred
Murphy
Helena
Macon
Macen Ga Aunguat
Atu
Macon Generalis
Maron
Academy of Music
Wiuon
Academy of Muele
Horne
DeGive
Wierne
Four Escape From the Farm in Milledgeville
Four negro men escaped from the prison farm this evening near the railroad cut. They were plowing corn when they jumped into the cut to flee. Two were recaptured with the aid of dogs. the guard was new. No details on terms or names were available tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Force to Be Reorganized by Police Commission
Columbus Ga August 10 Special The police commission tonight decided to reorganize the police force at their September meeting Every position on the force except three will be declared vacant and there will be a general election The action created a stir among the policemen The only officers not affected are the chief and lieutenant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Columbus
Police Commisgoners
Ieutenante
Blakely Beats Leesburg In Narrow High School Match
Blakely defeats Leesburg 10-8 in a baseball game at Blakely with strong pitching and late runs. The teams prepare for a rematch tomorrow as players show solid effort and team chemistry despite the shaky defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakely
Leesburg
Blakley
Gaust
J— Blakely
Yereaten
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Whitehall Street
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North Pryor Street
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Daughters of Ue
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Johnson Quinn
Young's Hotel
Atlantic City
W. J
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Young's Pier
James B. Keenan
Gordon
Washington, D
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Florel
LWDER
Piney Woods
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Toccoa
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