Memphis visitor killed at Asheville skating rink incident
R W. Fills of Memphis Tennessee, visiting Asheville, died last night after attempting to climb over the rink railing from the skating floor to the spectators' stand. He lost balance, fell to the floor, struck his head and broke his neck, dying almost instantly while Mrs. Ellis watched and called to him. The body was shipped to Memphis for interment.
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Asheville
N.C
Epechel
R W. Fills
Memphis
Badly Wanted Man Arrested in Centon Georgia
Henry Greggs, wanted for murder in New Orleans, is held in Centon after a recent local arrest. Greggs admits probable guilt in the charged crime.
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Henry Greggs
Canton
Centon
J— Henry Greggs
New Orleans
Greggs
Three Matches at Newport All Comers Tennis Tourney
Fifteen matches played in the third round of the national lawn tennis championship in singles at Newport Indiana on August 23. The standout was the five set 60 game marathon between E J Gross of Providence and J K Carpenter from New York, won by Gross. Behr and Clothier won in straight sets, Irving Wright and Hackett and Gallman also advanced, while Pela withdrew from their match due to head injury.
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Gross
Carpenter
Newport
J. G.,ames-T. BR. Peli
Pela
E. J. Gross
Providence
J. K. Carpenter
Newrc
Behr
Clothier
Irving Wright
Hackett and Gallman
Aeronus Robert Leroy
New York
CG. V. Bul, Jr
Crescent Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Cost of Street Railways and Conduit Systems Compared
Dalrymple of Glasgow notes that American conduit railways cost over 40 percent more to operate than overhead systems due to higher wages and construction costs. In New York, conduit per mile runs about 90 900 versus 35 090 for overhead, making conduit far more expensive, especially in winter. Cassidy recalls being born in 1864 on February 29, a leap day birth.
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Dalrymple
Glasgow
New York
Through Wall Escape At Pensacola Jail Dig Out
Three white prisoners escaped from Pensacola county jail by digging through a 1 inch brick wall using a trowel. The breakout occurred before daylight near the sleeping watchman and close to the police station, with outside help and clothing changes provided. Escapees named J. P. Hollister Jack Barry and Tony McGinnis. Seventy other prisoners remained secured in cells.
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Pensacola
Fla
Allor
J. P. Hollister
Jack Barry
Tony McGinnis
United States
Jackson Vumber
Burveyor of the Port Woodward Seeks Staff Increase
The secretary of the treasury, via Collector Stratton, is asked to approve boosting the port force by fifteen weighers and ten laborers. Port activity rises with sixty nine vessels and seventeen steamers currently calling, shipping 213 200 tons of cargo mainly structural steel for San Francisco and 380 000 barrels of cement. Cement duties total about $123,832.85 to date.
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Woodward
Secretary of the Treasury
Port Stratton
Antwerp
Vesada
Bremen
Calcutta
Genoa
Hamburg
Hull
London
Newcastle
Rotterdam
Porta
Oriental Norte
San Francisco
Wildcat Sets Fire on Montana Power Pole
A wild cat climbed a Big Hole River power pole near Divide and bridged the 2000 volt line, causing a short circuit that set the pole alight. Foreman George K Aitken and an assistant investigated, extinguished the fire, and recovered torn cat fragments as souvenirs of the adventure.
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Butte
Butte Electric and Power Company
Big Hole River
George K. Aitken
Big Hole
Divide
Hnemen
River shipping plan signals new Macon trade push
Macon merchants unite to form a river shipping concern capitalized at 26000 to begin operations within weeks. The Nan Elizabeth will boost freight, reduce charges, and three steamers are planned for river traffic. Local leaders, including Emmett Small, back the venture and expect strong returns amid growing Brunswick cargo activity.
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Constitution Bureau
Secondtreet
Macon
Emmett Small
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Nan Elizabeth
Brunswick
Mrs Sheehan Dies Suddenly in Kerhonkson Inn Tumult
Elizabeth Rhechan Myre known as Mrs. Miles Elizabeth Macartney Sheehan died suddenly at Kerhonkson sanitarium near Ellenwood N Y after a health decline. Daughter Mrs Joseph Moody and other children including nine survivors mourn her for her charity devotion and achievements as a pioneer in Atlanta society. Grandchildren Bessie Rose Moran and Claire Sheehan among the extended family travel to Atlanta with the body.
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Myre
Elizabeth Rhechan
Atlanta
Kerhonkson
Ant
Tarium
Ellenwood
Joseph N. Moody
Sheehan
Caroline
East
Claire
Europe
Sho
Shehan
Miles Elizabeth Macartney
Waterford
Ireland
China
England
Carolinas
Bhe
Cornelius Sheehan
Cornelius J. Sheehan
Mollie Sheehan Moran
Joseph Moody
Edwin William Moore
Carolyn Sheehan
John Macartney Sheehan
Butte
Mont
Leonora Balnes
Margaret Claire Sheehan
Paris
Claud W. Kress
New York
Bessie
Rose Moran
Kress
Caroline Sheehan
Mr. Kress
Claire Sheehan
The Artist Who Preaches as Public Art Reformers
A Century essay argues that artists who preach through fiction and drama push social reform beyond art. It notes intense creators may invite criticism from science, philosophy, and social well being. It stresses the clash between artistic freedom and public opinion.
Blind Orator Osborne Arrested for Street Speaking in Georgia
J B Osborne, blind orator and Socialist candidate for Georgia governor, was arrested by Officer Frye for speaking on a street without a mayoral permit. Hearing set for 2:30 pm before acting recorder. Socialist A H York says the party will fight the case and may hold further street meetings.
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J. B. Osborne
Georgia
Frye
A. H. York
Osborne
Bome Ame Ago
Fitts
The Casino at Ponce de Leon Shows Vaudeville Fire
The Ponce de Leon Casino weekly vaudeville bill draws crowded houses with comedy novelty and musical acts led by Stuart Barnes whose songs and acting delight crowds. Nugent and Company present The Rounder, while The St Onge Brothers and Rinaldini add novelty and laughs. The Cameragraph pictures improve. seats sold at Bijou box office.
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Ponce de Leda
Stuart Barnes
Holcomb, Curtis & Company
CG. Nugent and Company
St. Onge Brothers
Rinaldinis
Wilson and Winters
Moe
Bijou
Vox
Welcome Missionaries at Jackson Hill Baptist Reception
Jackson Hill Baptist Church members hosted a four to six oclock reception for four returning Baptist missionaries. Rev. B T Willingham Rev Harvey Slagke Mrs Clarke and Miss Alice Parker spoke on their Far East work in Japan and China. Mrs Clarke sang a Japanese song and Miss Parker a Chinese song. Parker brought back Chinese curios for attendees.
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Jackson Hill Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Far East
B. T. Willingham
Harvey Slagke
Clarke
Japan
Mise Alice Parker
China
The Last Ride
A dialogue about Gailey, rumored to be finished, with comments on him leaving the house briefly and a grim remark linking a song to a grave visit, implying a fatal end.
Old Thing Barber Quip Ends In Odd Exchange
In a witty exchange the barber notes he uses a new shaving soap and asks for the customer’s opinion. The victim responds with a puzzled line about not detecting any taste difference, adding a dry twist to the moment.
Buwa nee Gold Mine Company formed in Fulton County
Articles of Incorporation filed in the superior court clerk’s office establish the Buwa nee Gold Mine Company to conduct a general mining business. Invited incorporators include C. H. McCall J. Cheston King and Frank H. Fiydn, reflecting Fulton county business leadership. The scope covers locating buying selling leasing acquiring and disposing of mining properties and related facilities. Judge Roan also granted temporary injunctions in separate cases involving utility and property condemnation challenges.
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Altar Concern
Buwanee Gold Mine Company
Superior Court
Fulton County
C. H. McCall
J. Cheston King
Frank H. Fiydn
Aleging
Gate City
Vermina! Company
Shell
Louis Rosenfeld
Roan
One Ride of the Mouth
A brief satirical piece from the New York Press notes a prison habit of talking from one side of the mouth. It explains that such speech arises in jail to avoid detection by guards and often lingers after release, with a punchline about a doctor's tense exchange over a tongue appearing ill.
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Esomane
New York Press
Mann
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Macon Clearing House Association
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