Prohibition Fight Shapes Ahead in State Legislature
The article notes expected statewide prohibition efforts opening in January with earnest at the legislative session. Support grows in the house though senate majority remains uncertain. Petitioners claim county representatives will vote against the measure, while proponents predict a majority in both houses. The fate of dispensaries and a southern state joining the dry territory remain in question.
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Senate
Yaar
Dr Pierce Nominated to Run for Alderman in Ward Meeting
In a Fifth Ward mass meeting at Wat ne 21 Marietta streets Dr G Pierce was nominated to run for alderman. Supporters of J W Maddox urged a vote, but Pierce’s backers outnumbered them and the crowd favored Pierce, with others from other wards showing interest in the race.
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Fifth Ward
Watne
Marietta
G . Proce
Promany
Foyler
Allerman
Maddows
No written law for Kentucky judge revealed at hearing
Hlender won by August 1 and Avrel Tett to list Friday. A hot incident left Durwood Denton killed. Denton bound over to the district court after a preliminary hearing before Judge Hart. The coroner’s inquest sought exoneration for Staverett who claimed self defense. Denton was alleged to have been intimate with his wife. A guilt letter and signatures were presented, identified by the prisoner.
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Hlender
Arevl Tett
Durwood Denton
Streak Court
Hart
Staverett
Denton
Poultry Show Set for Auditorium Armory in January
The Georgia State Poultry Association gains use of the Auditorium Armory for a three week January segment combining a poultry show with a beach show in Atlanta. Secretary C O Harwell will confirm dates and times to avoid conflicts with existing shows in Charleston Charlotte and Greenville.
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Georgia State Poultry Associatrom
Atlanta
Thi
C O Harwell
Charleston
Charlotte
Greenville
No Danger of Lynchings in Bartow County Case
In Cartersville Georgia August 17 Judge A W Fite ruled no special term of Bartow County superior court was needed to try R J and John Worthington white men charged with the assault on Mien Elrod of Euharlie The officer in charge and no lynching danger exist Miss Elrod a member of a prominent local family has recovered from the ordeal
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Cartersville
A. W. Fite
Bartow County Superior Court
R J
John Worthington
Mien Elrod
Euharlie
Jurge Fite
Miss Elrod
Worthingtons
Wanted in Columbus Man Arrested in New York on Complaint
Macon Broome, a young man arrested in New York on complaint of Atlanta People, is also wanted in Columbus. It is alleged that Columbus people cashed his drafts for various sums and the time when due came back. C W Love and Ernest Dalmiles have sworn out warrants against him, each cashing forged drafts for him.
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New York
Atlanta
Columbus
Macon Broome
Htte
C. W
Love
Ernest Diamules
Sutton Case Verdict Soon to Be Announced
The Navy plans to announce findings from a court of inquiry at Annapolis into the death of Lieutenant James N Sutton Jr of the Marine Corps nearly two years ago. Judge Advocate General Tolas, Captain Campbell, Major Feonnd, and Acting Secretary Win Lien Tre are reviewing testimony and findings before final action.
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Washington
Barky
Navy Department
Court of Inquiry
Annapolis
James N Sutton Jr
Marine Corps
Navy
F Edward Ho Gampbell
Gath
Meni Feonnd
Court of Ly
Campbell
Nays Win Lien Tre
Campse
Weather promise of fair skies and warm days
Forecasts promise fair and warm weather with potential showers midweek. A humorous aside notes a man nearly forgot a required item of clothing before stepping out, halted just in time by an observer.
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Georgia
Belcher Nominated As Council Candidate In Third Ward Rally
Belcher Gulflat Plamting Company president was nominated for councilman at a third ward rally attended by about a hundred. Belcher initially declined but supporters persuaded him to run against incumbent G W Harrison who seeks reelection.
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JE Belcher
Belcher Gulflat Plamting Company
Third Ward
Heleher
G W Harrison
JR J Catchings Dies Funeral Today
Catchings died yesterday at his residence 66 Cone Street. He is survived by his wife two sisters in Mississippi one sister-in-law Mrs lb T Latimer and one brother in law R A Montieth. Funeral service will be held at 1 o clock this afternoon with interment at Hollywood.
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R Oj Catchings
Hig
Cone Street
Mississippi
Slater
Lb T Latimer
Montieth
Oelock
Hollywood
Peas
Grara
Jon Park
Washington Street
Salock
Mivrilenna
Maul
Montgomery
Hull
Woo Jack
Eighth Ward Voters Meet Tonight for Council Candidate
Eighth ward voters hold a meeting tonight at store of Lea Walkar at the corner of Tanth and Peachtree to discuss a candidate for council from this ward in the primary election.
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Eighth Ward
Lea Walkar
Tanth and
Peachtree
Hughes in Macon Discusses Georgia Representation and Cotton Labor
Congressman Dudisey M Hughaux visited Macon Georgia speaking on his early experiences as a new Georgia representative. As a state fair director he pressed for Taft to visit and boost the fair. He noted variable crops from heavy rains and said he is preparing speeches to recruit colored help for the cotton harvest.
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Macon
Dudisey M Hughaux
Georgia
Taft
Graas
Jin
King Manuel's Betrothal Linked to Autumn Visit
Newspapers tie King Manuel of Portugal to a betrothal with Princess Alexandra daughter of the Duke of Fife amid talk of a Lisbon visit to Tagar Jané this autumn though no official announcement has been issued.
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Manuel
Lisbon
Tag
Jané
Alexandra
Duke of
Fife
General Booth Returns to London for Health Reasons
General Booth of the Salvation Army, who began a provincial automobile crusade on July 24, has been compelled to return to London due to age related health trouble. His general health, however, is reported excellent.
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Booth
London
General Booth
Salvation Army
Harris Confesses Robbery Motive in Double Murder Case
Baltimore August. Oliver Herma Harrie admits to killing his cousin Henson Poole and assaulting his aunt Mrs Clara Harrie. He says Poole was killed July 22 during a quarrel over whisky, a rifle used, and a subsequent theft of Poole’s money. Harris claims to have moved Poole’s body to a closet, then fled. later, he allegedly killed his aunt in a field and took money.
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Harris
Baltimore
Oliver Herma Harrie
Clara Harrie
Henson Poole
Ackville
Montgomere
Poole
Parris Forther
Rokyle Asdiry
Washington
Imoney
Better freight rates sought at western commercial congress
Delegates at the Commercial Congress discussed potential renewed hostilities between Pinchot and Ballinger factions and urged equitable railroad and steamboat rate regulation from New York to Denver. Ike Pryor of San Antonio chaired the executive committee as Galveston and Printer businessmen pressed for a rate revision. Samuel Bosworth Smith of Chattanooga warned about corporate taxes and urged protections for middle western and trans Mississippi premiums.
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Pinchot
Ballinger
Trans Miaalai
Iom Commercial Congress
Qesalon
Huttiefet
Wrest Asaertinn
Ike Pryor
San Antonio
Texas
Gaiveston
Pienser
Wold
New York
Denver
Thomas F Walsh
Jona Barrett
Bureau of the American Republics
Samuel Bosworth Smith
Chattanooga
Tem
American Life Insurance Company
Middle West
Tranq Mlysissippi
Congress
Deaf and Dumb Mutes Sought by Nagel in Census Work
Washington August 17 secretary Nagel of the department of commerce and labor plans to appoint deaf and dumb mutes as operators for puncturing and tabulating machines used in making up the returns for the next census if capable applicants apply for the positions.
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Washington
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
Stockdell Receives Silver Service Toilet at Camp Scott
The last meal at Camp Scott featured a surprise for Quartermaster Stockdell a silver service toilet and shaving set presented as a testimonial for his excellent work. Cantata Clauda Smith delivered the speech and Stockdell offered a polished reply amid range range cuff button gifts. The team shows strong form and high hopes for Camp Perry.
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Camp Scott
Quartermaster Stockdell
Clauda Smith
Stockdell
Camp Perry
Dr. Soule Is Chosen
Portland Ore August 17 The American Association of Farmers Institute Workers today confined themselves almost wholly to the technical points of the work The following officers were elected President GA Putnam Toronto Ont vice president AM Boule Athens Ga secretary and treasurer John Hamilton Washington
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Dr. Soule
Portland
Ore
American Association of Farmers' Institute
GA Putnam
Toronto
Ont
A.M. Boule
Athens
John Hamilton
Washington
Shuberts Seek Southern Backing in Theater Booking War
The Southern theater managers weigh shifting loyalties as Klaw & Erlanger and Moris & Co align with the Shuberts. Debates center on securing reliable attractions and avoiding a weakened field in the South. A meeting in Atlanta aims to decide whether the Shuberts can gain a foothold or must cooperate with Klaw & Erlanger to preserve access to major venues.
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Atlanta
Klaw & Silanger
Th Shuberts
Shhuberts
Saath
Ta UN
Freie Wailltisu Iss
Feta
Klaw & Palange
Soatherners
Mexican Women Join in Rioting at Morelia
Riots linked to anti-Diaz protests flare in Morelia Michoacan as Reyes supporters drive Corrabatas from a hall. About ten thousand people attend the demonstration, many women, amid reports of threats across Yucatan with no casualties reported.
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Morelia
Reyes
Mexico City
Michoacan
Mexico Nuevo
Corrabatas
Telegra
Corral
Houet
Chis Sain Paper
Plate
Yucatan
Administration Provernor
Morella
Milledgeville Obituary Notices From Local Dairies
A collection of obituary notes from Milledgeville and nearby areas reports the death of Banks a pioneer citizen at his home and the passing of Judge Moon Milledgeville’s former school commissioner, along with Mrs Peas and other residents. Funeral arrangements and interment details follow for Pays church West View and Trowdence chute.
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Judge Moon
Milledgeville
Columbus Ga
Foom Moon
Muse Zee County
Milidgea File
Tee
Death of Infant in Abbasille So Area
The two weeks or a can garner of Wii and Mrs JL Davis died yesterday in Abbasille So. The body will be recoixed here this morning and will be carried to Harry Pootes parlor to await burial.
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Wii
JL Davis
Abbasille
Harry Pootes
Death of Six Month Old Thomas F Humphries
Thomas F. Humphries aged six months, son of Mr and Mrs T G Humphries, died yesterday afternoon at the residence 162 Whitehall Street. The body will be sent to Washington City this afternoon. The funeral and interment will take place Thursday.
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Thomas F. Humphries
T G Humphries
Aelack
Whitehall Street
Washington Gathia
Short Items of Interest from Atlanta News
Dr Charles A Wikie resigns from the water commission board but states he remains a citizen of Silanta and will continue his drug business at his Lee and Gordon streets stand. Henry Kinacl, 70, jailed for drunk and disorderly, caused a panic as $121 was seized from his pocket. Aussell, jailed for disorderly conduct, yelled and shattered a prison window panel. Privates Frey and Shulis of Company M, Seventeenth Infantry, arrested for disorderly conduct at Fort McPherson and jailed. Gordon Hilen and Alex W Smith file a charter petition for Southern Trading Company. main office to be in Atlanta with capital stock $10,000, up to $25,000. real estate dealings. Atlanta Alumni Kappa Alpha hold meeting to plan tournaments and elect officers next Monday.
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Charles A Wikie
Board of Water Commissioners
At+ Iinta
Isasa
Silanta
Lee and
Gordon Streets
Henry Kinacl
Houge
Aussell
L. A. Frey
W. S. Shulis
Seventeenth Infantry
Fort McPherson
Recorders Court Room
Frey
Thehulty
George T Cornett
Schhults
Hailuff Cornett
Gordon Hilen
Alex W. Smith
Southern Trading Company
Atlanta
New Officers for Macon Volunteers Named
Macon Georgia August 17 Special 2 M Adama becomes first lieutenant of the Macon Volunteers and A McAlister Isaacs is named second lieutenant following the resignation of Henry Jonas from the first lieutenants post. The two young officers are popular with the company and are expected to advance the renowned military tactics of the unit.
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Macon
Adama
Macon Volunteers
McAlister Isaacs
Henry Jonas
Treasury Deficit Forecast for Georgia End Year
Savannah August 17 Special Representative J Randolph Anderson said Georgia faces about 1 000 000 deficit by year end due to 1907 and 1908 laws. He cites an initial 816 900 shortfall plus 420 900 from the common school fund, with figures from the comptroller general and treasurer supporting a total near a million by year end.
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Anderson
Treasury
Savannah
J Randolph Anderson
Rommon School
Novel method used to rob government in mint theft
Charles Woodkin a mint employee in Lenser was arrested in Los Angeles after confessing to abstracting refined gold worth about 4600 dollars. He devised a method to let gold splash from the mint product and hide it on his clothing while at work and then dispose of it later in Denver. He has a wife and family in the area.
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Los Angeles
Charles Wodakin
Lenser
Secret Service
Dakin
Denver Dole
Chares Woodkin
Furtt Innaay
Yakin
Seismic tremors shake Acapulco as jars felt and shore subsides
Mexia dispatches report three strong earthquakes felt at Acapulco yesterday. The ocean dropped greatly along the coast and the beach extended up to 40 feet from normal. Residents fled outdoors then returned to rooms after the tremor. Relief committee organized galvanized iron for local construction and food needs.
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Acura cd
Tt Port
Waslingten
Acar
French Opera to Open in Honor of Mrs Taft
New Orleans August 17 Although the opening date for a French opera season has been announced talk centers on a gala performance in Mrs Taft’s honor. An intended visitation to Mrs Taft by President Taft is planned for early sessions and the gala aims to mark her visit with a special French opera event.
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W. L. Chappell
Dublin
eSpecial
New Orleans
New Orlans Haa
Gulf Deep
Taft
Pinwident Taf
Fickert Leads Heney in San Francisco Primary Race
Returns from the municipal primary indicate Charles Fickert leads Frances J. Heney in the Republican nomination contest. With 38 precincts reported of 294, Fickert has 989 votes to Heney’s 200.
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San Francisco
Cal
Charles Fickert
Frances J Heney
Fickert
Heney
Strike Settled Hatters Reach Accord In New York
The executive council of the United Hatters of North America and the Hat Manufacturers Association announce a seven month strike settlement. 18 000 to 23 000 union hatters will return to work, non union fillers will be discharged, and the union label will be restored.
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New York
Executive Council
United Hatters of North America
Hat Manufacturers’ Association
Earthquake Shocks Lisbon. No Casualties Reported
Lisbon reports a strong earth shock at 230 o'clock this morning causing alarm but no casualties or damage. Also notes first bale of cotton of the season in Little Rock district to be sold at public auction tomorrow at the board of trade, grown on J. G Littie's plantation near Conway, Faulkner County.
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Lisbon
Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Publi
Board of Trade
J. G Littie
Conway
Faulkner County
Defeat Faced by Blue Army on Muddy Roads
A chaotic report describes Extreme Left forces of the Blue Army in grave peril as roads turn to rivers of mud. Brigadier General Tasker Hobos’ units clash with Brigadier Woy A Ten Tr, but the advancing army suffers heavy losses amid chaotic maneuvering and floodlike conditions. Strong emphasis on northern theaters and the brutal toll of the summer campaign.
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Blue Army
Boston
Todas
Tasker
Lroggs
Riss
Pew
Postmasters Named in Wake of Beecher Caper
In a terse filing today Postmaster General announces appointments to several posts, naming Washington and Charleston as recipients amid a broader shake up following a town incident. Deputies in Robertson’s office reported a pursuit yesterday afternoon involving Henry Ward Beecher lookalike and a local clerk who fled with funds collected from an east Macon customer.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Mason
Robertsons
Henry Ward Beecher Stuard
I Negra Grasman
Washington
Genpe
Lees
Deni Taft
Charleston
Mise Harms
Webster
Oia
Postum Endorsed as Coffee Substitute for Sleep Aid
A reader shares a testimonial claiming coffee caused nightmare distress and sleeplessness, while Postum replaced coffee and restored sleep and calm. The letter urges others to quit coffee, noting health improvements and referencing the book The Road to Wellville.
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J. W. Maddox
Kentucky
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Belcher
Council
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Third Degree
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Hatria
Pyle
Trans Mississippi Congress
Dr . Lyon
Shuberts
Morris
Moris & Co
Kian & Jilanger
Jake Witty
Wall Ninun
Kiaw & Srunger
Thalheimir
Venta
Southern
Cantrals
Mem
Phils
Prar Ucalls
Oklahoma
Thalheimer
Tlanta
Shuberta
Higw & Frianger
Ani
Shubert
Eklaw & Stranger
Himw & Erlanger
Salome
Shubepis
Nana
Kim
Milanger
DeGive
Klaw & Erlanger
South FE
Kian & Erlanger
Kiaw & Erlanger
William Morris
Jake Wells
Mr. Walla
Mortia
Southern Republic
Ezekiel Banks
Douglasville
Pioueiass
Jase
Pays
Mourlow
Mrs. Pearl Park
Terry Davis
Jerry Davia
Pleth
Treen Brig Tend & Bloomfieds Chapel
West View
Max Ramsey
Louisville, Ga
Pewee Gee
Ramsey
Fle
Tir
Atlants
The
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Equitable
Ceorcia
J. R. Anderson
Mint
Acapulco
Taf
Francis J. Heney
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