Hoke Smith in deal to beat Slaton in Georgia race
Auguste 19. Hoke Smith has promised support to Clem Dunbar for speaker of the Georgia House in the next legislature. Dunbar and his father, Augusta’s new mayor, former opposed Smith but now back him. If Richmond County votes for Smith, Dunbar’s campaign for speaker gains momentum against Jack Slaton.
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Auguste
Hoke Smith
Clem Dunbar
Jack Slaton
Smith
Representative Dunbar
Dunbar
Slaton
Georgia Denued of Indian Relics for Centennial Display
The Constitution Bureau reports Georgia has lost many valuable Indian relics as northeastern museums and parks acquire treasures. Georgia women of the Daughters of the American Revolution urge guarding remaining local collections for a statewide centennial fair in Macon.
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Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Daughters of the American Revolution
Jarga Museums
Georgia
Bagar Rose
Nathaniel Macan
Macan
Eles
Rosa
Old Fort Hawkins
Ross
Archie Butt
Washington
Fort Hawkins
Shortage Found At Paducah Bank Teller Absence Sparks Probe
Paducah Ky August 19 Rumors of irregularities coupled with the unexplained absence of Phil J Abbott teller of the American German Bank led officials to investigate the bank. A shortage of 7300 in the reserve was discovered Fidelity and Deposit Company of Baltimore on the bond paid the loss and an agent searches for the teller Abbott has been missing since August his wife unaware of his whereabouts. He recently took a three day leave to visit his brother in Robinson Illinois on a business trip.
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Paducah Bank
Paducah
Phil J. Abbott
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Baltimore
Abbott
Robinson
En Vist
Scab Label Sparks Clash in Macon Street Car Row
In Macon Georgia August 1 a dispute over the term scab sparked a clash outside the Brown house. J D Noble a street car conductor faced charges of carrying a concealed weapon and pointing a pistol at C H Bennett and Frank Herrington and Thomas Dupree a plumber. The other three men were charged with assault and battery as strike sympathizers raged. The incident followed ongoing tensions from unrecognized union leadership at the street railway company.
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Ory
Macon
J. D. Noble
C. H. Bennett
Frank Herrington
Thomas Dupree
Brown House
Noble
Self reliance essay and business need echoed in advice
The passage presents self reliance as both a valued literary ideal and a practical business necessity. It stresses that understanding and personal discipline come from action, not passive reading, urging readers to adopt proper eating habits and pursue success through applied effort rather than theory.
Apitero cereal promises maximum nutrition with minimal effort
An advertisement extols Apitero cereal as a complete food containing vegetable iron and balanced nutrients. It claims the product builds tissue, enriches blood, and energizes the system, appealing to all ages and genders. It suggests serving with cream initially before trying other accompaniments.
Dropped Dead at His Work in Brunswick
A telegram reports W. H. Lester 48 saw mill engineer brother of J Frank Lester formerly of Atlanta died suddenly near Brunswick Georgia Saturday night at his work struck by a slab chain he died without speaking two sisters and Frank Lester survive the family notes indicate irrigation disputes in Atlanta over their property.
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Constitution
W. H. Lester
Brunswick
Frank Lester
Atlanta
T. A. Lester
Western
North Avenue
Southern
Lester
Alanta
New York
Ami
A. C. Jernigan
Woodlawn
Ala
Mra
Hattie Holland
Walker Street
Birs. Holland
W.W. H. Lester
J. Frank Lester
Turner
Leater
Summer Man Prom Catering at Well Worth It Lake
Hotel proprietor notes four bell ringing bathing activities as people discuss catering for events. Readily available service aimed at lake area patrons.
Bibb Rallying to Clark Howell in Georgia Primary
Friends of Clark Howell plan a Tuesday night grand rally at the city auditorium in Macon Georgia to mobilize white voters for the coming primary. Speakers will preach Howell’s claims to support and democracy as the county’s support for Howell grows, surpassing that of Hoke Smith.
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Hoke Smith
Howell Men
Macon
Clark Howell
City
Friends of
Obituary notices and funeral arrangements in Decatur and beyond
The notice lists multiple deaths and funeral plans including Mrs. D. H. Ansley at Decatur with interment in Social Circle, Mitchell King at Flatrock North Carolina, Mrs. J. S. Mitcham at Westview, R. B. Hicks of Marietta, Dr. W. T. Fincher from Dalton, Mrs. Mary Morris at Cedar Grove, Eva May Barnes at Chatta hoochee, Amos Moody murdered near Adamaville with interment in Douglasville, Elia P. Adamson at Rex, Eva Bartlett of Marcus Street in Augusta with services, P. D. Horkan in Augusta and Michael F. Dwyer of Brooklyn, Albert L. Rountree of New York, and other local notices on interments and remembrances. The compilation records varied burial locations and service times across several cities and individuals.
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LD. H. Ansley
D. H. Ansley
Decatur
Mitchell King
Flatrock
N. C
St. Phillin's Cathedral
Cb. Wilmer
St. Luke's Church
Ortland
Mitcham
Plum Street
Westview
Hicks
Bartlett
Eva Bartlett
Albert Bartlett
Marcus Street
P. D. Horkan
Augusta
J— P. ED. Horkan
Horkan
Macon to secure new passenger depot plan
Macon Georgia August 19 special local leaders from the city council and the chamber of commerce report strong backing for a handsome new Central City passenger depot. Railroads will decide after receiving citizen support to back the proposal, with plans expected to be launched soon.
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Macon
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Sted
Jerome Says He Will Run If Nomination Is Free
New York August 19 press dispatch quotes Judge William Travers Jerome saying he will run for governor if the Democratic convention nominates him without conditions. He states he will respect his oath of office if elected and emphasizes obedience to the letter and spirit of that oath.
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Democratic Convention
Jorney William Travers
Jerome
New York
William Travers Jerome
Lewis Morrison Mephisto Icon Dies at 68
Famed actor Lewis Morrison, known for the Mephisto role in Faust, died after stomach surgery in Yonkers at age 68. Born in Kingston Jamaica in 1848 to English parents, he came to the United States early, began acting in New Orleans, and later partnered with Aron Booth and other stage legends.
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Elvil
Old Varieties Theater
New Orleans
Lawrence Barrett
Euwin Booth
Edwin Forest
Tomasa Salvini
Adelaide Nelson
Charlotte Cuehman
Janauschek
Rose Coughlan
Agnes Booth
Mrs Coursen Dies in Atlanta at 74 After Long Life
Mrs Virginia Calhoun Coursen a well known Atlanta figure died this morning at 12 16 at the home of her son in law James T Wright 271 West Peachtree Street She was 74 and had lived in New York before returning to Atlanta She was daughter of D E B N Calhoun sister of Colonel J M Calhoun and mother in law of Noble C Williams A member of Central Presbyterian church for many years she had a three week illness and left a large circle of friends and relatives in Atlanta.
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Virginia Calhoun Coursen
Atlanta
James T. Wright
West Peachtree Street
Coursen
D. EB. N. Calhoun
J. M. Calhoun
Noble C. Willams
A. W. Calhoun
Calhoun
Oliver Coursen
New Yorker
New York City
Central Presbyterian Church
Angry husband shoots wrong man in San Antonio Florida
R E Wishart of Ocala was killed at a dental office in San Antonio Pasco county by a turpentine worker named Burton. Burton, seeking to shoot dentist Nichols, fired at Wishart in the office and exclaimed that Wishart had ruined his wife. Wishart had moved from Lamberton North Carolina to Florida eight years ago and owned property on the west coast.
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Ocala
Fla
R. E. Wishart
San Antonio
Pasco County
Burton
Wishart
Ehren
Nichols
Florida
Lameberton
N. C
Former Sheriff Killed in Lane Store Shooting
H Brock Hills of Shreveport shot and killed I V Hinckman 60, former Miller County Arkansas sheriff, in a Lane Louisiana store last night. Five bullets struck Hinckman after an alleged insult to his wife. Brock has been arrested and claims self defense.
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H. Brock Hills I. V. Hinckman
Shreveport
Hinckman
Miller County
Arkansas
H.rock
Ltter
Lane
Here
Brock
Seven Men Die In Pennsylvania Train Wreck
A fast freight at 45 miles an hour crashed into a slowly moving work train near Lang Hollow during a rainstorm, killing seven crewmen and seriously injuring seven others. Engineer S. N Woods tried to speed to water, possibly exceeding orders, and a fireman survived. Rescue crews reported a dreadful scene with many trapped and dying as wreckage burned and cabins were crushed. An investigation was planned to determine fault.
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Jefferson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Long Hollow
Woods
Lang’ Hollow
Fort Warne
Jesr
9. N. Woods
Desa
S. XN. Woods
Citizens Fear Negro Troops in Brownsville Riots
In Brownsville Texas officials and citizens urge immediate removal of the Twenty-fifth Infantry from Fort Brown after threats of bloodshed. Senator Culberson appeals to the War Department for telegraphic reports and swift action, seeking troop withdrawal to restore peace. General McCaskey in San Antonio recommends withdrawing Brownsville troops and leaving forts along the Rio Grande unguarded until relief arrives.
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Dallas
Tex
Brownsville
United States
Charles A. Culbrrson
War Department
Texas
Ainaworth
Wogi
Fort Brown
Ilis
F.C. Ainsworth
Washington, D. C
Brownvile
C. A. Culberson
San Antonio
W. E. McCaskey
Department of Texas
Washington
Rio Grande
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Central of Georgia Railway Summer Excursion Tickets On Sale
Warm season travel by rail and sail to seashore mountain and lake resorts and to east coast cities including New York Boston Baltimore Philadelphia Savannah and steamship lines. War rates and schedules apply via Central of Georgia agents. W H Foes district passenger agent Atlanta. A wreck incident at the site of a work train caused severe injuries and a one legged man begged for relief amid the wreckage. Officials from Pittsburg will investigate tomorrow.
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Central of Georgia Railway
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelpaia
Savannah
W. H. Foes
Atlanta
Pittsburg
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