Rockefeller Humorists Letter and Local Primary News
A 1908 Denver item reports John D. Rockefeller sending best wishes to the American Prose Humorists convention held at Forest Hill Cleveland. The letter praises professional humorists and notes Rockefeller’s regrets at missing the event. Also noted is the 26 August primary results in Rockin County with Patrick Henry and WW Coldler leading, heading to a runoff to decide the party nominee.
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Denver Co
Todmund Vane Coeh
Cleveland
Treasur
Frank Jo Searieht
John D Fykefeller
Forest
Anton Passog
Henry
Collier
Jack
Patrick Henry
Reoakin
Coldler
Morren
Turmen Strike On Hughes At Saratoga County Fair
Trotting owners at the Saratoga county fair refused to start their horses as Governor Charles E. Hughes visited the grounds suppressing betting. The delay lasted about an hour and a half, creating embarrassment for fair officials and drawing pressure from spectators to proceed with the races despite the boycott. Governor Hughes departed by the 4 PM train, and racing resumed later that evening amid tension.
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Ballstone Y
Open Iy
Saratoga County
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Visi
Haynes
Floods threaten Carolinas and Georgia with record rise
Weather bureau reports persistent rain from Sunday has caused widespread floods across the Carolinas and eastern Georgia. The Savannah River at Augusta may reach 30 feet by midnight Wednesday, with entire areas flooded. Catawba and Neuse basins show unprecedented levels. Rail lines, bridges, and crops are destroyed as large areas go submerged. Big waters expected along the Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers and the Ath humidity river throughout September.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Carolinas
Georgia
Savannah
Augusta
Catawba
Carolina
Waterey
Pedro Rivera
North Carolina
Raleigh
Oconee
Ocmulgee
Anathana
Mansfield Team Arrives For Four-Game Stand At Ponce de Leon
The Mansfield club, fresh off a strong summer with 16 wins and 7 losses, travels to Ponce de Leon for a four game series against the Athletics. Manager Harwell has fortified the Mansfield lineup to challenge the Athletics who have faced only first class opposition, with two anticipated doubleheaders and a strong finish planned for the week.
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Toccos
Mansfield
Ponce de Leon
Athleti S
Jr. Harwe'l
Mansfield Teaim
Wansfield
Harwell
Reco
Helaman
Douglasville
Toccoa
Ball Park
Tony Pastor Dies After Illness in New Town Theater World
Antonio Pastor theatrical manager died tonight after several weeks illness in New Town. He was 71. Tennis Final Postponed due to flooded courts at Newport. all comers tournament for national championship between Bears Wright of Boston and FC Alexander of New York delayed until tomorrow.
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New Town
Fam Hurst
Antonio
Tony) Pastor
Newport
Allcomers
Bears
Wright
Boston
FC Alexander
New York
Property Transfers and Warranties Listed by Local Board
A list of property transfers and warranty deeds including several parcels on Lower Street and Augusta Avenue with prices from 28 to 4000 pounds. Entries name grantors and grantees such as Brewster, Harralson, Liebman, Renfroe, Carlisle, and Giffen, plus mentions of cemetery plots and a power of sale mortgage.
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Brewster
Lower Street
Jessie Harralson
Liebman
Marcie
Weshilen
Iannon
Board of Deacons of Antioch Panta Oingh
Robert
Giffen
Augusta Avenue
Readon Ho Smith
Hannah
Hellett
South Terry Strese
Campans Lst
Salt Terry Street
Local Mortuary Notices Fill New London Obituary Page
A flood of death notices from New London area records numerous passings. Captain A Rose of Atlanta died at his New London home. Walter Tedder aged 25 died at his DeKalb Avenue residence. Wilkerson of Fredonia and Bessie Brinson of Springfield are noted among regional obituaries with burial plans. The list includes arrivals from Demopolis Alabama to Grange, Georgia with funeral arrangements at various local grounds.
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Rose
Rose Farmers of
Atlanta
New Tondon
Rate
KRM
Hitler
Vrars
Avana
Ragete
Eons
Rowell Wo Rew
New London
Imo
Mra
Ernest Leva
Demon Lis Ala
Samuel Crawford
Virginia
Tedder
Walter Tedder
DeKalb Avenue
Wilkinson
Fredonia
Ata
Tent Point
Do Wilkerson
Ef Hamiers
Faimera
Hie
Atte
Daughtra
Cocoon
Bob Willams
Fel Hurst
TaGrange
Mati Lou
George Twitkerson
Foe Points
Ain
Engiain Gaiets
Phillipa
Oakland Cemetery
Curtis Waltlis
Curtis Wallis
WL Wallis
Curran Street
Boclark
Conyers Ga
North State Republicans partial stalemate on governor race
North State Republicans fail to agree on a gubernatorial candidate at the state convention. After organizing and hearing the permanent chairman, the session adjourned at 10 PM without a platform. Reassembly is set for tomorrow to present the platform and nominate.
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Womlace
Charlotte No C
Spencer B Adams F
Adams
Diet Dt Lctarnes
HL Brice
Balleburs
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Rockefeller
Ald
Tohn D Rockefeller
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Swift Specific CO
Muse Boys
Whitehall St
Cov
Him
Vernor
U. S
Carellaua
Fast Mansfield
Ag Fo
Tony Pastor
Frank
Mian
Bessie Brinson
Besmie Brinson
Springfield
Squingfiel
Woeman
Dan Bell
Stllmore
Emall
Antioch
John B. Walker
John B Walker
Marietta
Greenberg, Nond & Bisomfield
Forsyth
Grand Rapids
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HCO
Franklin
N. J
Lincoln
Sheridan
Grant
Henry Cabot Lodge
Little, Brown & Co
Budweiser
America
Saaz
Bohemia
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association
St. Louis
United States
Anheuser-Busch Brewers
J. W. Kelly & CO
Chattanooga
Tenn
Daniel Webster
North State
Republicans
Paraee
Georgia Postmante Mashington
Humphrey L. Sihricks
Beards
Czech Liberty
JB. Howard
P Vlin Hagin
Braswell
Paulding
Singleton
Pate Usleimelu
C. D. Dismuke
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