Mississippi prison scandal widens as probes spread
Jackson August 10. Governor Brewer leads a sweeping probe into Mississippi state institutions with eight men convicted so far. The fight centers on prison farms, alleged thefts, embezzlement and misfeasance. Investigations extend from Jackson to Lexington and Raymond as new indictments follow.
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Jackson
Migs
Mississippi
Brewer
Lawrence Yerger
Prison Board of Trustees
W. A. Montgomery
Vaksey Farm
Oakley Farm
Jess Co © Smith
Ctte
State Department
Leigh Watkins
State Lands Commissioner's Office
J. L. McLendon
Hankin Farm
Gaines Purvis
McLendon
A. P. Miller
Purvis
T. H. Turley
State Insana Asylum
Brandon
Indianes
Lexington
Clarksdale
Raymond
Browne
Bryan Brown Davis Dies in New York
Macon Georgia reports the death in New York state of Bryan Brown Davis a young Macon lawyer and son of the late Buford M Davis He served as secretary of the Bibb county democratic executive committee and was educated at Citadel the University of Georgia and Mercer University He was admitted to the bar in 1908 His body will be brought to Macon arriving Tuesday
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Macon
New York State
Bryan Brown Davis
Buford M. Davis
Davis
Bibb County
Democratic Executive Committee
Citadel
University of Georgia
Mercer University
Sulfosol Promoted for Eczema Blood Purification
Advertised remedy Sulfosol, a sulfur solution claimed to purify the blood and cure eczema, rheumatism, gout, and skin diseases. Prepared for purchase at druggists or via Sulfosol Co. in New York for a free booklet on its medical uses and benefits.
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Sulposal Co
Washington St
New York
Healey building rising on Walton Forsyth and Poplar streets
Work is progressing on the Healey building poised for occupancy from January. Located on Walton Forsyth and Poplar opposite the post office, the sixteen story fireproof structure will feature a basement and sub-basement, Atlantic terra cotta exterior and interior, Otis electric traction elevators, and the latest safety devices for occupant protection. Erection is by the Healey Rest Estate and Improvement Company with HR M Walker as contractor.
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Healey
Dranuary
Fronti
Walton, Forsyth
Poplar
Atlanta
Healey Rest Estate and Improvement Company
HR. M. Walker
Atlanta Boys Off On Vacation Tramp To Great Smokies
Four Atlanta men Tillou H Forbes Erlett Cheatham C J King and Will Fort leave for a two week tramping trip through the Great Smoky mountains. They will travel by train to Franklin North Carolina then traverse North Carolina to the West Virginia border. They will return via Lake Toxaway and Highlands and carry their own camping gear spending nights as darkness falls.
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Great Smoky Mountains
West Virginia
Atlanta
Tillou H. Forbes
Northwestern Lite Insurance Company
Erlett Cheatham
Batchelor & Cheatham
C.J. King
Associated Press
Will Fort
J. P. Fort
Mount Airy
Frankling
M. C
North Carolina
Lake Toxaway
Highlands
D. C
A H Hodgson Buried in Oconee Cemetery
Athens Georgia August 10 Impressive funeral exercises marked the noon burial of Asbury H Hodgson in Oconee Cemetery. The funeral party arrived from Dillard on the 1159 train. Rev Dr J M Hopkins of Atlanta read the service and Chancellor Barrow led in prayer. Judge Andrew Cobb spoke fittingly to a large gathering as streetcar lines paused and the Southern Mix Co cotton mill closed for the day.
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Athens
Asbury H. Hodgson
Oconee
Dillard
J. 3. Hopkins
wAtlanta
Barrow
Andrew Cobb
Southern Mix Co
Thomasville Receives Deed From University
The University of Georgia has conveyed the former South Georgia College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts property to Thomasville. The deed was forwarded to Representative H. W. Hopkins and will be delivered to city officials upon his return after the legislature adjourns. The previous year’s resolution directed conveyance, delayed until Hopkins revived the matter with H. D. McDaniel, chair of the board of trustees.
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Thomasville
University of Georgia
South Georgia College of Agriculture and Mechanical
H. W. Hopkins
Representative Hopkins
H. D. McDaniel
Board of
Trusteen
Mrs. Gibbs Dies at Private Sanitarium at 18
Mrs. Sallie Gibbs aged 18 died Saturday at a private sanitarium. She is survived by husband T. D. Gibbs. Funeral service from her late residence at 2 this afternoon, interment at Atlanta Park cemetery.
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Salli Gibbs
Sallie Gibbs
T. D. Gibbs
Atlanta Park Cemetery
McNaughton Aims for Pardoned Return to Medical Practice
Savannah August 19. Dr W J McNaughton condemned in Chatham county for the murder of Pred Flanders expects a full pardon. He says the crime has been revealed and will be righted by the commission. If freed he plans to return to Emanuel county to resume his medical work despite prison life.
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Savannah
W. J. McNaughton
Chatham County
Flanders
Emanuel County
McNaughton
Emanuel
The New Woman Feud and a Business College Query
In a terse dialogue, Mrs. Becker asks about how to extract more money from Tadic, while the phrase The New Woman Feam dudge appears as a fragmentary caption. The scene hints at social tensions and a quest for financial leverage within a business college milieu.
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Feam Dudge
Becker
Tadic
Nuptials Hint in Odd Invitations Refer to Reid Event
Fragmentary notice shows Mrs Reid inviting guests to a wedding with formal phrasing. The garbled text mentions Mrs L W Reid and Mr W Truthful in a mock or practical joke tone, suggesting social announcements surrounding upcoming nuptials.
Organ Recital by Charles Sheldon Draws Big Audience
Charles A Sheldon staged an organ recital Sunday at the Auditorium with over 2,000 in attendance. He delivered variations on Old Folks at Home and a Wagnerian Lohengrin prelude, earning widespread applause for his interpretation of operatic themes and other pieces.
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Charles A. Sheldon
Tome
Shelden
Auditorium
Sheldon
Funeral for Senator Johnston Draws Alabama Notables
A large Alabama crowd gathered in Birmingham on August 10 to honor Senator Joseph F. Johnston of Alabama who died in Washington last Friday. Services were held at St Mary on the Highlands Episcopal Church with Rev Willoughby M. Claybrook presiding. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Joseph F. Johnston
Washington
St. Mary- on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church
Senator Johnston
Oak Hs Cemetery
Willoughby M. Claybrook
St. Mary's Church
Notable Floral Tributes Arrive for Late Senator
A lengthy showing of floral offerings in Birmingham marks the funeral of a former senator. President Wilson, the senate and house, plus confederate bodies connected to the deceased, send tokens. mourners include congressmen from Maine to California plus state leaders.
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House
Joseph Sinett
Hone
Birmingham
Wilson
Senate
Doughleigh Meets French Noble Count De Bris
Doughleigh confers with Count de Bris, a French nobleman, noting the latter’s sharp conversation when not burdened by rheumatism in the shoulders.
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Doughleigh
Count de Bris
Dotty Doughleigh
August napkin sale highlights linen patterns and prices
The notice lists multiple napkin sizes and linens with full bleach or silver bleach options. Prices range from 1.25 to 3.50 per napkin and 6.50 to 8.00 per dozen for assorted patterns, with an emphasis on the sale’s superior quality and value.
Table Cloths in Flax Damasks at Various Prices
Rich heavy flax damask table cloths displayed in many patterns and sizes. Prices range from 4.00 to 18.00 with multiple 2x3 yard bleached and full bleached options listed, showing perpiece rates and discounts.
Towels and Linens Price Listings in August Sale
A catalog of linen items with prices from a period sale includes 20x40 and 22x40 hemstitched towels, damask borders, monogram options, 24x42 and 27x42 sizes, Turkish bath towels, and a 90-inch wide linen sheeting advertised at 98e per yard, down from $1.25.
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Paar
Lina
Atlanta Boys
A. H. Hodgson
Oconee Cemetery
University
M'Naughton
Charles Sheldon
Seaboard
Baltimore
Ion
Eastman
Amatex
Sena Fue Catalog
Liice Star
A.K. Kawhes
Peabody Conservatory of Music
College For
Wesleyan
Georgia
Thorourti
Alumiae
Atu
Depml Oe
Senator
Perm Reat
Maxwell House
Neal Coke Co
Neshriti
Jackocaville
Paris
Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co
Chamberlin-Johnson—DuBose
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