Penalty Paid on the Callows in Cuthbert Georgia
Will Price known as Buster a thirty year old negro was hanged in Cuthbert for the rape of Sarah Burks a white girl about fourteen. The execution at private but attended by hundreds from the county. witness limits set by the sheriff. The crime occurred July 6 near Cuthbert and Price attacked the girl while her brother attempted to help. a posse arrested Price and a special Randolph superior court trial found him guilty. Price showed prayer and song in his final days and left behind a wife and two or three children. Miss Burks lived with her mother and brother on Dr M A Baldwins farm and was described as faithful and hardworking.
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Cuthbert
Will Price
Buster
Sarah Burks
Price
Randolph Superior Court
Satan Burks
Ater
Bynum
Worrth
Press committee reports slight shift in telegraphers strike
The Atlanta Journal of Labor editor Jerome Jones spoke at crowded commercial telegraphers hall as a second daily meeting in Atlanta discussed the walkout. Leaders denied satisfactory staffing in Western Union or Postal offices while claims of 17-18 Western Union and 2-3 Postal workers at work persisted. General Superintendent Levin said Clowry’s orders prohibit rehiring prominent strikers, and reports from managers show daily changes in staffing as the Associated Press wires resume steady operation.
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Levin
Jerome Jones
Atlanta Journal of Labor
Ity
Atlanta
Lkdtter Jones
Jones
Western Union
Postal
van Devender
Lst
Clowry
Gevin
Missouri
Gray
America
Iocal
National Order of Railway Telegraphers
International Typographical Union
American Federation of Labor
Associated Press
Savannah
Louisville
Chicago
Smyth
Postal and Western Union
Board of Trade
Small
Telegraphers’ Union
Coase
Nelil
Saya Clowry
New York
Telegraph Companien T
Robert Clowry
The
Christian Responds to Card On Family Epilepsy Claim
W E Christian dismisses Jor A J McKelway denial in The Constitution and confirms a prior claim about the husband's family line having epileptic history. Christian reiterates the mother of his son in law had an epileptic fit, noting his assertion and challenging McKelway's rebuttal.
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Jor
A. J. McKelway
At- Ikuta
Deratur
WW. B. Christian
Atlanta
Julia Jackson Christian
Christian
A. J. Jee Kelway
Decatur
South
Death of Mrs J W Craft noted in bereavement
The community extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs Harry English after the deaths in Colorado Springs of Mrs J W Craft mother of Mrs English and Mrs J W English mother of Mr English. Telegrams say the body will be taken to Terre Haute for interment with funeral there Monday.
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Harry English
Colorado Springs
J. W. Craft
English
J. W. English
Mr. English
J. W. Croft
Terre Haute
Address Rendered for Will Addressors at Warm Springs Rally
Carleton B. Gibson, superintendent of Columbus public schools, will speak tomorrow at a district rally in Warm Springs, Georgia, held under the Farmers' Union. The event aims to mobilize local farmers and promote union efforts in the region.
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Farmers’ Union
Columbus
Carleton B. Gibson
Columbus Public Schools
Warm Springs
Boy Hurt At Atlanta Hosiery Mill Belt Accident
John Costner thirteen-year-old suffered a broken right arm and severe bruises after being caught in a belt at the Atlanta Hosiery Mill on Oakland Avenue yesterday about 9 am. He was dragged a short distance before being freed, clothing torn, and he was taken home for treatment where he rested easily last night.
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John Costner
Atlanta
Mil
Oakland Avenue
Costner
Costner Wan
Douglasville Farmers Rally Hear Speakers from Washington and Coweta
In Douglasville on August 15 the annual Farmers Union rally attracted a large enthusiastic crowd. Hawkins of Washington and Leigh of Coweta spoke to farmers, eliciting hearty applause. Also notes a yellow fever update from Cuba with one new local case in Mariano and deaths of two soldiers in Cienfuegos.
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Nea
Hawkins
Leigh
Douglasville
Washington
J. Leigh
Coweta
Farmers’ Union
Douglas County
Cuba
War Department
Taylor
Mariano
Hol
Sheppard
Hospital Corpa
Cienfuegos
Garrison
Death by Own Action Follows Love Affair in Alabama
Edward Evans a socially prominent young man in Sheffield Alabama killed himself with a revolver in a fit of despair over an unhappy romance. His fiancée, against his protests, went to an entertainment with another young man. Evans confronted them, grew violent, threatened to kill the girl, then fired a bullet into his own heart after she pleaded and he relented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Ala
Edward Evans
Evans
Carpenter Held on Charge of Stealing Tool in Macon
John Morman a carpenter was detained at the police station in Macon yesterday on a charge of stealing a hand saw worth about 275 from J. C. Wilson a fellow carpenter working on a Poplar street store. He was sent to the city jail under a bond of 100 for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
John Morman
J. C. Wilson
Poplar Street
Death of Milas Clara Minter in Macon Georgia
Milas Clara Minter aged 69 aunt of City Attorney Minter Wimberly died at her Adams Park home. A well known, beloved figure in the community she leaves many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at her home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milas Clara Minter
Macon
Clara Minter
Minter Wimberly
Adams Park
Affray in Decatur Leaves Christenson Critical
In Decatur Alabama on August 6 a serious cutting affray occurred in New Decature. Christenson was badly cut and stabbed, with Milan Southard slightly cut on hands. Bob Southard and others including Milan Southard Tom Murphy and D Meyers were arrested on the charge of involvement. The motive remains unclear.
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Christenson
Decatur
Ala
New
Milan Southard
Tom Murphy
D. Wv. Meyers
Mary Sledge Elopes With Old Suitor in Gallatin
Pretty Mary Sledge of Bowling Green Kentucky eloped to Gallatin with FE E McKinney of Dallas Texas after canceling a planned wedding to Robert Floyd. They married and left for Mississippi to visit his parents.
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Bowling Green
Mary Sledge
Robert Floyd
Dallas
Tex
Gallatin
FE. E. McKinney
McKinney
Missippi
Union Officers Reassert Confidence Amid Telegraph Tank Dispute
Local union officers insist the outcome remains favorable and deny telegraph firms' claim of satisfactory handling. They report constant additions to their tanks and refute any union members seeking reinstatement.
Dr Spalding to Preach at Capitol Avenue Baptist Church
Short items report Dr A T Spalding will preach at Capitol Avenue Baptist Church next Sunday night, a former pastor returning for the service. Morning service pulpit will be filled by H L Grice of Tapio Avenue Church who aims to enter the ministry. Baseball notes mention Neal Ball’s recent baserunning, Dale Gear’s absence, and fielding shifts with Malarky and Hansen. Visitors William B R Hargett of Greenville and relatives travel plans are noted alongside Mrs Rasherry and Mr Guy Thurgood arriving home from Elijay after a mountain trip.
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A. T. Spalding
Capitol Avenue Baptist Church
Spalding
H. L. Grice
Tapio Avenue
J. C. Rasherry
Guy Thuri
Atlanta
Elijay
Idney
Mortuary notices relay multiple death obituaries and services
Funeral notices from Georgia and Alabama list infant deaths Billy Leak and Bradley Hudgings, R M Smith aged five, Mrs S S Wallace wife of Georgia Tech professor, J D Talley Abbeville, Mrs B H Overby, Mrs S L Ross of Columbus, Mrs A L Hall, Miss Zela Gibbs of Newport, and tax collector J W Atkinson. Also reports an Order League formation planned in Phenix City Alabama.
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S. Wallace
Mra
Wallace
Profesor 8. & Wallace
Georgia Tech
Tech
R. F. Baks
D. Talley
J. D. Talley
Abbeville
Undertaking Pattora
Greenberg, Hond & Bloomfield
Eight Doctors Tried Behind Closed Doors
The Fulton County Medical Society held its monthly meeting at the Carnegie Library in secret to consider alleged ethics violations by eight doctors. The public was barred, the press denied information, and the doors and windows were closed with a janitor guarding the entrance. Names listed include R. R. Kimege Duncan, F. Benson, Willis G. Parks, Stewart Roberts, J. McF. Gaston, J. J. Catron, and W. J. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Carnegie Place
Fulton County Medical Society
R. R. Kimege Duncan
F. Benson
Wijlis G. Parks
Stewart Roberts
J. McF. Gaston
J. J. Catron
W. J. Jones
Great School for Artillery to be Established at Fort Monroe
Announcement from New York that a great artillery school will be established at Fort Monroe Virginia to consolidate all coast artillery training for officers and enlisted men Brigadier General Murray leads the project Col Harrison likely first head Major G F Burney notes scale exceeds prior plans The school aims to enhance efficiency of fortification troops and will operate as part of the Coast Artillery Corps United States Army.
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New York
United States Army
Hampton Roads
Coast Artillery
Fort Monroe
Harrison
Fort Totten
G. F. Burney
Coast Artillery Corps
Coast Defense School
Funeral of Miss Junta McKinley in Kirkwood
The funeral for Miss Junta McKinley, founder of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will be held at 10 A.M. at her Kirkwood residence. Interment follows at Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers and DAR members are requested to assemble at Barclay & Brandon at 9 A.M. A special DAR car is arranged for society members.
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Steve M. Dean
Piedmont
Stolen cash filled dress suitcase case from bank in Springfield
Oldfield Me August 1B. A new dress suit case stuffed with new ten dollar gold certificates and new treasury notes totaling 4700. Winfield Marson, 16, once a Chicopee National Bank clerk in Springfield Massachusetts, was arrested nearby today on a charge of stealing 3000 dollars from the bank on July 28.
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Oldfield
Treasury
Winfield = Marson
Chicopee National Bank
Springfield
Masa
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Frank E. Block CO
WA Price
Jerome
James
Wentenall
Gard Written
BY Christian
Dr. McKelway
Atlania
Jiouglas
Athens
Dantelaville
Athens and Carolina Railroad
Anderson
Dorney
Frofersor Branem
T. J. Scott
Athena
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Edgar Dunlap
Insurance Prudential Building
Atlanta, Ga
Georgia
Century Building
St. Louis
ATOCY
L&abilities
Yar
Act of Incorporation
Insurance Commissioner
Biate
Fulton
Thomas Egleston
Citizen's Insurance Company
Thos. Egleston
R. C. Wisdom
Hgleston & Prescott
State Normal School of
Arkansas
Doyne
Torreyson
Fort Smith
Donaghey
Clayton
State Normal School
Athens Manufacturing Company
Ashley
Camilla Langford
Mr. Walsh
Neal Ball
Dale Gear
Malarky
Hansen
Dale
Bill
Jordan
Nuloute
Jim Fox
Otte
William BR. Hargett
Greenville
Texas
Flynn Hargett
Senate
Mr. Hargett
Harris County
Billy Leak
J. T. Leak
Oakland
Bradley Hudgina
Bradley Hudging
B. H. Hudgins
Gainesville
North Jackoon Street
Westview
R. M. Smith
Marietta
B. H. Overby
B. H
B. H Jr
J. EB. Byrnemingham
Walker
Tarrytown
R. L. Golum
Rockdale
S. L. Ross
Barah J Culea Ross
Alexander Rosa
R. L. Ross
Opelika
A. L. Hall
A. Lettie Hall
Misa Zela Gibbs
Newport
R. L
Stanton Gibbs
South Carolina
John Jacob Astor
Waldorf Astor
J. W. Atkinson
J. R. Suutt
Order
Order ‘League
Phanix City
Trinity Methodist Church
Coomes
Roosevel
York
Fort
Monroe
Republican National
Coombs
Roosevelt
Florida
Miss M'Kinley
Princeton Poe Anidter
Fortune
Mexico City
San Salvador
John H. Poe
Princeton
Salvador
San Francisco
Foreign Legion
Clarke County
DR. Hathaway
Inman
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