Duel Fought With Rifles In Mitchell County
Albany August 26 Special A dispute over cotton led to a rifle duel in a cotton field near William Keaton a well known farmer Keaton and a man named Miller fought after a quarrel over the crop Miller sought refuge behind a peach tree but Keaton was shot through the right lung and lies seriously wounded Miller escaped with injuries but Keaton says he will recover.
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Ambassador Thompson injured in Mexico City accident
Washington reports Ambassador David E Thompson, envoy to Wexlco, was knocked down by a bicyclist in Mexico City yesterday. He is described as fair condition with a badly broken and dislocated arm, marking his second arm fracture in three months.
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Augusta Herald editor killed by accidental pistol discharge
Btone Mountain Ga August 26 The Augusta Herald associate editor T J Chaffee was fatally shot on a Georgia railroad train near Decatur As he opened his grip where a pistol apparently was hidden the weapon discharged striking him in the abdomen He was removed at Stone Mountain and died within about thirty minutes Joined by Mr Steer of Augusta the pair had discussed going to the smoker for cigars before the fatal incident
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Cigarette Smoking Banned by Rock Island Railroad
Little Rock Ark August 26 For aster superintendent of the Rock Island railroad today issued a bulletin notifying all employes that cigarette smoking will not be permitted and the first violator will be discharged.
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Morris in Wood Morris died after morphine overdose
Morris a 22 year old insurance agent and son of a watchman died after taking morphine at his sister Mrs W H Kendall’s home 986 Lovesos street Wood Morris his wife and child live in Panthers village authorities say domestic troubles led to the act. He was found in bed and died after the overdose.
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More than Thirty Miners Dead in Halles-Ola Mine Fire
An explosion and shaft fire at Halles Ola coal mine No 1 near McAlester Oklahoma suffocated and burned miners and mules. Rescue teams battled flames for hours as air was cut off and twenty five bodies were recovered with potential for additional fatalities.
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Taft denounces Denver guaranty plan on bank protection
A Taft statement criticizes a proposed national bank guaranty plan, warning it would incentivize reckless banking and deposits risk. The debate centers on funding, tax rates, and protections for depositors while contrasting with insured schemes and past New York experiences.
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Bryan Visits Birthplace Amid Ovation in Salem
Thousands greet the Democratic candidate William J Bryan in his birthplace of Salem. He delivers a platform speech urging support for Roosevelt era reforms, visits his parents graves, and inspects the Bryan Bennett library funded by his donation and Hennett. Local crowds throng the streets and shake his hand.
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Lightning bolts strike Bryan home barn and mule mascot
A windmill at William Jennings Bryan’s Lincoln home near the Democratic mascot mule was struck by lightning, damaging the mill slightly. A hay bale from the Bryan Bailey Club of Forney Texas arrived in Lincoln with a greeting letter and support message for the mascot, delivered to Fairview.
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Captain Rust Seeks Notary Public Justice Post
Captain Ro and Ruat, a famed figure in Alabama politics, declares candidacy for notary public and ex officio justice of the peace seat to fill the Fulton superior court vacancy after Judge Charles Kingsbery’s death. Supporters vow an active campaign, praising his fitness and legal credentials.
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Arbitration Session Postponed to September For Central of Georgia
Arbitration on the Central of Georgia railway tax return was continued to September due to the absence of arbitrator Alex W. Smith who will be out of the city for several weeks. Judge George Hillyer represented the state and Judge W D Eilts acted as umpire. Attorney A Alawton appeared and spoke for the Central.
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Bryan Trick Mule Hopes for State Fair Showing
Taft supporters press Bryan the mule for a state fair appearance as Frank Weldon of the Atlanta Fair Association offers a three week engagement and $50 for four weeks to aid campaign events. Weldon receipts imply broader campaign use and fall plans include a fox hunt idea involving a sharply dressed man and a chase by hounds on fair grounds.
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Bijou opens seventh season with Atlanta vaudeville tease
The Bijou theater in Atlanta launches its seventh season with a grand opening of musical comedy and vaudeville. Producer Arnold brings Seranaders and a new popular entertainment idea, aiming to draw a wide crowd and set high local expectations for the week.
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Atlanta Standard
Money for the Campaign Funds From Five Papers
The Democratic National Committee Treasurer Haskell released a report showing more than 19 000 contributed by five daily papers and The Commoner for the current campaign totaling 81 438. Finance committee member Moses C Whetmore indicated other papers that paid up to 3000 would follow once their goals were met.
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Strike Closes Tailor Shops in Brooklyn
About 3 000 workers in New York area joined a strike prompting contractors to refuse wage increases. As a result roughly sixty-five shops were forced to curtail or suspend operations under the pressure of the labor action.
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Bargain Shirtwaists and Dresses Hit Low Prices
A fragment from a sale listing offers shirtwaists in Madras Lawn Percale and Gingham at 69c, 89c and related lingerie items at 39c to 59c. Stock includes corset covers skirts drawers kimonos and suits priced around 9.75 with notes on fabric types and styles.
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