Rifle Contest at Savannah National Guard drills for Camp Perry
Savannah Ga August 15 Special Practice began on the Avondale rifle range with Georgia National Guard marksmen preparing for the national rifle matches at Camp Perry Ohio. Atlanta volunteers include Captain W T B Wilsen and Colonel Joseph Van Holt Nash among others. team to be chosen from the best records after intense daily firing 8 to 6:30 with dinner break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargeant
National Guard of Georgia
Camp Perry
Ohio
Savannah
Avondale
Qgiio
J. van Holt Nagh
Atlanta
J.C. Postel
Walter E. Coney
Harrison Johnson
Macon
M. J. O'Leary
W. T. B. Wilsen
Joseph van Halt Nash
Arminius Wright
Burkitt
McLaird
Rudisail
Attaway
Mayfield
Duncan Smith
C C Smith
Hearing favorable to Captain Freeman in Allegheny case near Savannah
The hearing into Captain J P Freeman of the Allegheny, Merchants and Miners, resumed before Colonel John W Oast and Captain S V G Lee. Witnesses supported Freeman’s actions as the ship burned after a fire was discovered off Tybee Island. Freeman cited non English speaking crewmen and tried to reach the dredge Savannah and tug Cynthia to combat the blaze. The session adjourned with the belief that Freeman’s license remains at risk though potential negligence charges may be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seema
Freeman
Savannah Gai
Speciad
J P Freeman
Seamship
Allegheny
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
John W Oast
SV G Lee
Nor-folk
Freemain
Tybee Island
George C Savage
Ocean Steamship Company
van B Avery
Philadelphia
Bavannah
Caat
Savannah
Cynthia
O Bea
Freaman
Secret Orders Alarmed Over Bond and License Bill
Red Men Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows seek modifications to a bill that would require bonds and licenses for secret orders. Atlanta officials and state legislators discuss exemptions for white organizations via a grandfather clause. The measure, aimed at excluding negro led groups, has support but unlikely passage this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows
Columbus, Ga
L. H. Chappell
Order of Georgia Red Men
Atlanta
DL. J. Bailey
J. D. Dozier
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
HE. H. McMichael
Marion County
Masons
Hed Men
Odd Fellowes
oriGers
McMichael
General Assembly
Foreman Fined For Insulting Mill Girl
Nell Lancaster, foreman at the Ful ton Cotton and Bag Compan, appeared in police court before Acting Recorder Hancock on a disorderly conduct charge. A mill girl about 16 testified Lancaster cursed and abused her after ordering her out for not meeting work. Lancaster denied the charge. he had prior police court appearances. The judge fined him $10 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Lancaster
Fulton Cotton and Bag Compan
Hancock
Lancaster
Polee Court
Williams sentence commuted to life imprisonment
John Williams, sentenced to death for the murder of Robert L. Sump in Cullman, Alabama, had his sentence commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Comer. An initial habeas corpus plea claimed insanity, delaying the execution. later rulings questioned Birmingham's jurisdiction, and the death date passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hipp
Montgomery
Ala
John Williams
Robert L. Smpp
Cullman
Birmingham
Comer
Lfe
Willams
Criminal Court of Birmingham
Noright
Two Injured by Explosion at Eto wah Mines
Cartersville Georgia August 15 two laborers L N Gilbreath and CE Bruce were badly burned by a cat of powder blast at Eto wah Development Company mines. Bruce tried to cut open a can with a pocket knife when the explosion occurred. He ran 200 yards then dived into a mud hole to extinguish flames. He is not expected to survive. Four doctors were summoned from here to treat the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartersville
L. N. Gilbreath
CE. Bruce
Etowah Development Company
Bruce
Gheath
New Play for David Warfield at New Stuyvesant Theater
New York announces David Warfield will star in a new drama of American life titled A Grand Army Man by David Belasco and the Misses Phelps and Short. Set in Indiana a generation ago, the story centers on an elderly Grand Army man and Warfield’s evolving portrayal. Details on plot and scope are kept secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David Warfac
Music Maater
New Stuyvesant Theater
Ufe
David Belasco
Phelps
Short
Indiana
Mr. Wardell
Mr. Belasco
New War Cloud Over The South
Washington reports from Mexico indicate a brewing conflict among Central American states excluding Costa Rica and surprise at the idea that a peace conference may be arranged in Washington. Officials expect Secretary Root to meet Guatemalan delegates and urge regional peace amid unsettled tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Costa Rica
Acatutla
Salvador
America
State Department
Lee
Guatamala City
Guillermo Aguirre
Guatamala
Senor Mato
Root
Cabrera
General Barillas
South
Reet
Guatemala
PLAN TO RAID SEAL ROOK ISLANDS PROMPTS U S SHIP DEPLOYMENT
In Seattle August 15 a plan to raid Pribyloff islands to destroy seal rookeries and salt houses used by the North American Trading Company was uncovered. The United States ordered the cruiser Buffalo to Bevie after reports of Japanese sealing schooners arming for a raid. The Vera brought the tale of machine guns on board to attack the Pribyloff islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rahipe
Grand Pribyloff
Seattle
Wash
Pribyloff Islands
St. Paul
St. George Islands
North American Trading Company
Leasors
Prilesiofrookenes
Buffalo
Bevie
Vera
North Pacific
Onjta
Governor issues commutation in Beeman case
In Montgomery on August 15 Governor Comer commuted Dave Beeman's sentence to life imprisonment. Beeman killed his wife by striking her head with an unspecified object. The jury members urged clemency, believing extenuating circumstances existed. John Beeman, a preacher and brother, testified about loyalty and readiness to die for his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer
Beeman
Montgomery
Ala
Dave Beeman
John Beemas
Dave
Boston chosen for next Typographical Union session
Hot Springs Ark August 6 The International Typographical Union voted to hold its next annual session in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
International Typographical Union
Boston
Bailey Bloodsaw Faces Testimony And Fine
Bailey Bloodsaw a man aged roughly 30 to 50 appeared in police court to hear testimony against friends. He slept at court door as Officer Hollingsworth described the arrest. Acting Recorder Hancock fined him 10 dollars plus costs for sleeping near the temple of justice. A woman, Fannie Peake, widow of Barton Peak, filed for 10000 damages in Macon for her husband's death in a train wreck near Royster Guano Factory alleging old defective track caused negligence. In Macon, a bill to legalize Macon's public works moved through the senate and into the house. In St Petersburg, 274 people were exiled for political offences in July. many casualties among Russian officers and soldiers occurred maintaining order. In Columbus, Ex-Alderman W E Marcrum reported a bank check cashed by a negro boy then lost on the way back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Hancock Bailey
Hollingsworth
Hancock
Bailey Blacdaan
Temple of Justice
Macon
Fannie Peake
Barton Peak
Eatonton
Royster Guano Factory
House of Representatives
Senate
Smith
Columbus
W. E Marcrum
Midsummer Laces Lace Stock Attracts August Shoppers
A shop highlights ongoing lace availability in midsummer with a full range of Val and Net Vals, Smyrnas, Cluny, Venice laces in cream and white, bands edges galloons and all-overs. It notes August is a busy month due to steady demand and year-round stocking.
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Venice
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East 23d St
Colonel Nash
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Man
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Wrightsville
Wiliam Fairmoth
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Hia Cit
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HIVE
Pabst Blue
Pabst
Milwaukee
Alabama
the International
Bailey Bloodsaw
Russia
St. Petersburg
Russian Empire
Ffty
Rose Point
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