Saloon Keeper and Patrolman In Shootout in Macon Bar
In Macon Georgia on August 29 a pistol duel occurred between Cornelius O Connell saloon keeper and Patrolman Joe Coley after a disturbance at a neighboring bar. O Connell reached for a gun while Coley reloaded, shots rang out, a spectator was struck in the hand by a bullet, and O Connell was arrested with charges filed. Coley narrowly escaped death in a prior pistol encounter near the same spot two months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Corneliua O'Connell
Poplar Street
Joe Coley
O Connell
O'Connell
Coley
Nerrow
O'Connel
German Taffy for Roosevelt Headlines in Berlin
Berlin reports praise for Theodore Roosevelt from Professor Schilemann who likens him to Washington and Lincoln and credits him with shaping American moral and political influence while praising Calvinist spirit and peace efforts though opposing eternal peace. A separate dispatch notes a fatal and multiple injuries from a fight near Waycross and a wreck of Frisco train No 40 near Tulsa with one clerk and two passengers seriously hurt.
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Berlin
Schilemann
Roosevelt
International Wochensehrift
Washington Jackson
Lincoln
Schlemann
Oklahoma City
Oklo
Louis
Yestern
Tutsaa
Mrs Eliza Webster Endorses Miles Anti Pain Pills
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for head ache relief. It claims quick calm for nervous brain pain without stomach upset or after effects. The testimonial from Mrs Eliza Webster of Worchester Massachusetts urges prompt use at attack start for relief.
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Miles
Eliza Webster
Worcenter
Mauss
Shot Through Brain but Will Recover in Georgia
Columbus Georgia August 29 Special Although shot through the brain W J Vaughn who was wounded last week by Marshal W O H Spler of Phenix City will recover from his injury When carried to the hospital the attending physician said the wound was mortal and death was expected in a few hours The next day Vaughn began to improve and it appears he will get well The bullet entered the forehead ranged through the upper brain and exited at the back of the head The hole in the front was so large a finger could be pushed into it
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
W J Vaughn
W O H Spler
Phenix City
Vaughn
Bigham
Macon
Robert Bigham
Glenn
B T Adams & Co
Recorder Cabanis
Cincinnati
Ohto
National
Convention of Advertising Clubs
Ruucons
Bil
Thirty Two Divorced in Macon in One Day
In Macon Georgia on a single court day sixteen couples were legally separated, then several reconciled and new marriages followed. John Andrew Watts and Mrs Annie Watts, among those divorced, remarried within a month as two more couples wed. Watts, a former city dog catcher, faced a warrant as his bride awaited, delaying proceedings over two hours.
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Macon
Superior Court
John Andrew Watts
Mra
Annie Watts
Watts
Mia Watts
Frank Hardie
Ola Amison
Amy Biokes
Italian man jailed for assault on eleven year old girl
Frank Marasky, a 33 year old Italian, was jailed in the Tower on a charge of attempting to assault Rublelee Smith, eleven, daughter of J L Smith. The incident occurred about 30 o'clock Thursday morning near a watermelon patch on Baker Road. The girl screamed, Marasky fled but was pursued by streetcar workers and handed to county police. He confessed after being taken to the Smith residence. The victim was frightened and bruised but to recover per doctors. Authorities noted he is a laborer from White's and denied Greek nationality assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Marasky
Rublelee Smith
J L Smith
Baker Road
Morasky
da Pade
Whitfield
Marietta
Pope and
Wohitfield
Childron
Justice of the Peace Orr
Smith
Marsaky
Atlanta
Macon licenses reveal year treasury intake
Macon city figures show that 92000 dollars have been collected in licenses this year, with liquor licenses contributing 48000 dollars and the rest from general receipts. City officials say forthcoming liquor fees will affect city expenses, while Hyvor tradesmen plan to adapt without disruption. Moore leaves for sick father. Braselton takes pastorate in Macon. Captain Hubbard tours north and east. Bigham jailed on larceny charge. anti-fraud advertising bill passes in Cincinnati conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
T Ly Maassentirg
Night School Opens the 230 Night School
The Young Men's Christian Association night school in Atlanta opens September 23 to provide opportunity for men who left school early. It reports strong faculty with Caldwell, Cherry, Summer, Bridges, Ansted, Kendall, Weisi ger, Peek, Powell and others. Courses include English, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, bookkeeping, penmanship, stenography, typewriting, telephony, electricity, drawing. Admission is affordable to help humble boys advance.
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Nigrit School of the
Young Mens Christian Association
Atlanta
Caldwell and Cherry
Carroll
Ethel Street
H WS Bridges
B C Ansted
Diale Business College
Forgery Charged In Warrant Sworn Against Windom
Warrant sworn in Judge Landrum's court by Thomas Watson's representatives charged E W Windom with misappropriation of funds and forgery. Windom, formerly advertising manager at the Jeffersonian magazine, was released on bond. Trial set for 2 pm Saturday as forgery charges continue. Chattahoochee Superior Court adjourned after a light docket term. Columbus, Ga. August 26 Special.
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Windom
Bond
Chattahoochee
Columbus
Chattahooche Auperior
Little
Fulton County to pay one tenth of state taxes in 1807
Fulton County remains the state's largest contributor to state taxes for 1807. With a five mill rate, Fulton will pay 867,324.32 to the state on 73,464,865 in tax base. The state total is 3,469,619. a typographical error earlier overstated by 1,000,000 plus, altering perceived impact.
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Fulton County
Harrison
Irwinton editor J F Williams dies after long illness
Irwinton Georgia editor J F Williams of The Irwinton Bulletin dies at 8 30 pm at his home after a three month illness. Survived by wife and children including L Williams of Dublin Hat tie and Marie Masters Frank and Lindsay. Also notes Dutch consul Broer P Haagsma found dead in St Louis river identified as 76 year old father. son questions suicide, suggests accidental death.
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J. FE. Wiliams
Irwinton
J F Williams
L. Willlame
Dublin
Missea Hattie and
Marle
Frank and
Lindsay William
St Louis
Albert R Haagama
Broer P. Haagsma
St. Louis
Netherlands
Central American ministers press for permanent peace plan
In Washington officials reported that Central American ministers except Guatemala thanked Roosevelt and Diaz for seeking permanent peace. They expect success and await replies to the presidents notes. Nicaragua’s Corea suggested all republics would consent to a Washington conference due to EAN tensions with Mexico and Guatemala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guatemala
State Department
Roosevelt
Diaz
Central America
Presidenta
Warrant Withdrawn Freeing Will Taylor in Georgia
The warrant against Will Taylor for attempted criminal assault on Mrs. J A Worthey has been withdrawn and he is at liberty. Prosecutors lacked sufficient evidence. Worthey declined to testify, claiming she altered her initial statement. In Macon the Atlantic Compress began operations. capital nearly a million dollars, with 60 bales of new cotton sent for compression and the Central Railway expected to handle increased traffic.
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Will Taylor
Columbus
J. A. Worthey
Worthy
Mrs Worthy
Macon
Pecal
Atlantic
Central Railway
DATES FIXED BY TAX BOARD FOR ARBITRATION MEETINGS
On September 13 Railroad Commissioner O B Stevens will meet with Ben I H Martin to arbitrate Seaboard Air Line valuation in Georgia. Delays push hearings to next month as witnesses cannot attend. similar actions set for Southern system and Alabama Great Southern with designated arbitrators. A homicide verdict was returned in Lauderdale county hospital death of Hines with pending indictments. Central lawyer Smith to meet Judge Miter on September 4 to fix valuation of property.
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O B Stevens
Ben I. H . Martin
Elbert Counts
Seaboard Alr Line Railroad
Georgia
Railroad Commission
Thia
Roland el Ma Ae
Commissioner Stevens
A L Miller
Macon
Alabama Great Southern
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Suisane Hospital
Curry
Soung Hines
Lauderdale County
Wera Respomaidie
Hines
Jauderda
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Richard Bristol
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Yacon
Macon Ga
Bnedals
Howard J Braselton
Christian Church
Mr Braselton
Nessie
Kentucky
Ohio
Hig Church
Ara. Hubbard
W. Hubbard
Rainbow Ale CO
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H. O. Wise Rye
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Ly Pure
Rob Roy Rye
Old Mountain
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California Wine Growers’ Association
America
New York
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Bohemian— Dozen
California Port
A. B. C. Beer
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