Conjure Doctor Suspected in Arsenic Poisoning Case
Analysis of Sarah Mann’s stomach revealed arsenic traces, pointing to homicide by conjure doctors in Clayton County Georgia. Husband Charles Mann, Bob Middlebrook, and George Shaw are jailed as investigators pursue charges, while coroner and experts outline common use and detection of arsenic in such cases.
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Sarah Mann
Emington
Clayton County
Edgar Everhart
Southern College of Pharmacy of Atlanta
Charles Mann
Bob Middlebrook
George Shaw
Mann Wowan
Everhart
Southern College of Pharmacy
James Heflin
Rex
Shertt
RL. Wagner
Atlanta
Mann
Middlebrook
Shaw
Crenshaw
Electric Bitters Praised By Lancaster Couple
F J Greer of Lancaster says chronic indigestion and nervous debility vanished after using Electric Bitters, and the tonic kept his wife in excellent health for years. He calls it splendid for female troubles and a grand invigorator for weak run down women. Try from 50 cents. Satisfaction guaranteed by all druggists.
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F J Greer
Lancaster
Sre
G W McCarty Wins Medal At Boys High Speech
George W McCarty Jr won the Robert E Lee chapter prize for the best original speech on General John E Gordon at Boys High. The crowded hall held students and many patriotic groups as speakers were chosen by Professor W Mf Slaton for class standing and speaking skill.
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George W McCarty Jr
Robert E Lee
Daughters of the Confederacy
John E Gordon
W Mf Slaton
Cherry Emerson
Max Wilensky
George W McCarty
J Harrison Tones Ashby FA
Diltford Steinhauer
Frank Mar
Trading stamps debate to set tax for J M High Company
City council will decide the tax on trading stamps as the J M High Company faces a fight over gold trading stamps. Two reports proceed, with majority backing a $50 tax and minority advocating the usual $200 to take the case to court. Fireworks sellers also to obtain special licenses.
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J “M High Company
J Mo High Company
Quillian
Girardeau
Majoric
Sima
Carter
Merchan’s
Stenre
Prince Fritz Thrown From Horse at Potsdam Delegation Parade
Berlin reports Crown Prince Frederick Wilheka was bucked from his horse while leading a guard company in Potsdam today after the steed shied and bolted causing alarm among onlookers and troops. The incident disrupted the march but no immediate injuries are confirmed.
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Berlin
Frederick Wilheka
Potsdam
Norris Editors Back Roosevelt Nomination at Washington Meet
The National Republican Editorial Association meeting in Washington endorsed Roosevelt for the party nomination. Charles H Francis urged unity, while Thomas P Peters voiced strident opposition to Hanna. Norris urged enforcing civil rights in the south, and John A Sletcher was reelected president as editors welcomed the group.
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Washington
National Republican Editorial Association
Charles H Francis
Troy N
Thmes
Roosevelt
Associa Iion
Thomas P. Peters
Brooklyn Times
Strathy
Hanna
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Cevital
Northwest
Young
WS Cappeller
Mansfield
Ohio
A Norris
North Carolina Record
Congress
South
North
Norrissala
Jonn
Eslles Weekly
New York
German Officers Murdered in Southwest Africa Report
Telegraphic messages from Windhoek reveal officials confirm the murder of Assistant Director Hoepner of the colonial bureau and agricultural expert Walter Meyer. Authorities say they have also obtained information on the fate of Cologne Gazette correspondent Muel Jenderf and forestry expert Dr Gerber, both reportedly killed.
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Africa
Fortin
Windhoek
South— West Africa
Hereros
Hoepner
Colonial Bureau
Waltermeyer
Muel- Jenderf
Cologne Gazettes
Gerber
Briggs Elected as Mayor in Valdosta Primary
In Valdosta the municipal primary produced M A Briggs over J G Btenens by 99 votes. Four councilmen were elected J W Pinkston W D Peeples J M Haney O K Jones V OR Ousley and J T Blackwood for two year terms. A mass meeting at the courthouse passed a resolution urging new city officers to seek voter support for issuing bonds totaling $95,000 to fund a new public school building.
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Valdosta
M A Briggs
J G Btenens
J W Pinkston
W D Peeples
M Haney
K Jones
Ousley
Court House
Mottey 8 Temor Drops Deemed Quick Cure at Cruz Stores
Advertisement states Auy cough or cola can be promptly cured with Mottey 8 Temor hot drops priced at 25 cents, sold at all Cruz stores.
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All Cruz
The Chest of Silver in Three Modest Ways
A brief notice describes starting a chest of silver in three simple steps with pieces added over time and highlights standard patterns for selection.
Senate Debates Exposition Loan and Panama Policy
The Senate ends a three day dispute on a 4.6 million loan for the St Louis exposition. Patterson of Colorado attacks free coinage, while Mallory of Florida and Heyburn of Idaho push Panama Canal treaty arguments. Debate centers on financial urgency, international law, and U S recognition of Panama.
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Washington
Senate
Patterson
Colorado
Sir Bryan
Mel Patterson
Democratic Party
Panama
Panama Canal
Mallory
Florida
Heyburn
Idaho
Colombia
Hay- Herran
Nicaragua
United States
Isthmian
Heyburin
San Domingo
Canal
Porto Rico
Motiiny
Better Than Spanking Not a Cure for Bed Wetting
A constitutional cause for bed wetting is asserted with a home treatment offer by Mra M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana. Readers are urged to write for advice without payment. emphasis on not blaming the child and the belief that spanking cannot fix the issue.
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Notre Dame Ind
Dynamite wrecks Virs Luis Scott home in Birmingham
Explosion at 2 a m wrecked the house of Virs Luis Scott in Birmingham. Kitchen destroyed, victims knocked senseless but none killed. Mathew Christian arrested for complicity. warrant sworn for ex husband H L Scott who is missing after threats and absence since August.
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Birmingham
H L Scott
Ala
Perlal
Luis Scott
Mathew Christian
Scott
Scott House
Evans Touts Senate Bid In Twentieth District
Landermile Ga February 3 Special A W Evans announced as a candidate for the senate from the twentieth district under the rotation system Washington county which holds the seat will provide the next senator He has served in the state lower house for two years and advocates textbook uniformity and tax proportional division by race His platform includes these points for the upcoming legislature The district includes Washington Baldwin and Bancock counties.
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Twentieth Senatorial Instrict
Landermile Ga
W Evans
Senate
Waetington County
Evans Ang
Washington County
Baldwin
Bancock
Sixto Lopez to be exiled in Manila February
Sixto Lopez, a noted Filipino agitator, faces exile amid tensions with American authorities in Manila. The outspoken critic’s harsh stance toward the United States fuels actions against him as political pressure mounts.
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Sixto Lopez
Manila
Montreal Fire Claims Lives in Cadletx Street Blaze
A February fire on Cadletx Street in Montreal killed three people Edward Crawford 40 Willif Crawford 15 James Hogan 23 and left four injured including Mrs Ethel Hogan James Hogan Jr and an infant. Thomas Hare 35 and Mrs Hogan plus the infant jumped from a second story. Cause cited as an overheated kitchen stove. In Ironton near Mahoney City six foreigners died in a separate double dwelling fire also from an overheated stove.
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Montreal
Cadletx Street
Edward Craweford
Willif Criwford
James Hogan
Ethel Hogan
James E Hogan
Edward Crawford
Thomas Hare
Mahoney City Pa
James Backed by Kentucky in Fugitive Return Vote
In a sharp partisan House debate Livingston Democrat Mr Butc urged a resolution endorsing Kentucky members led by James in backing a bill to compel a governor to issue a requisition for fugitives from justice. Butler criticized Governors Durbin and Odell as Proctor spoke an hour opposing. The measure passed strictly along party lines with Republicans voting no.
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Transfort
Butcher Democrat
Livingston
House
James
Kentucky
Congress
Homer
Butler
Durbin
Odell
Proctor
Retirement of Maddox Prompts Georgia Political Buzz
Washington dispatch reports Judge Maddox plans retirement from Congress, prompting debate over his successor in Georgia's Seventh District. Potential candidates include Fire, Gordon Lee, Mose Wright, and others. intra-party dynamics and district primaries discussed.
EXPECT BRYAN ON WEDNESDAY IN BIRMINGHAM
Colonel John W Tominson reports telegram from William Jennings Bryan saying Bryan will be in Birmingham next Wednesday for a political address at 8 o clock with no admission. He will lecture in Athens Tuesday night and stay the rest of the week with Mrs Bryan and Miss Grace Bran as guests. no elaborate reception planned following his sister’s death.
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Birmingham
John W Tominson
Willam Jennings Bryan
Atheny
Bryan
Grace Bran
J W Tomlinson
Fight Over Seed Distribution In House Led By Texas Deputy
Mr Sheppard of Texas, among the youngest in the house, pressed to reform seed distribution under an agricultural appropriation bill. His point of order to strike seed distribution machinery was sustained, yet the house amended the bill to restore the sections. A separate resolution to fund rare and untried seeds failed. Maynard urged publishing statistics on rice, tobacco, and similar products. The bill passed and the house adjourned until Monday.
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Sheppard
Texas
Washington
Sheppard Dea
Sheppards
Maynaard
Virginia
Death penalty for attempt crime discussed in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi February 5 the lower house passed a bill offering the death penalty on conviction of attempted criminal assault with jury option the current punishment for attempted assault was a maximum ten years the vote was 48 to 46 the senate postponed a bill for mortgaging £ 2g85 on the same basis as rial estate
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Jackson
Senate
North Carolina for Roosevelt Meeting Names Conclave Site
The North Carolina Republican Executive Committee met at Greensboro on February 5 and selected Greensboro as the time and place for the state convention to consider an amendment to the restored system and related actions.
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Ralegh
Greensboro
Wda
Congressman Blackburn Adoption Shall Be Unanimous
An amended resolution adopted by the Republican State Executive Committee praised the course of events and honored leadership at a recent meeting. Claudius Duck and Relinh supported the amendment while Varan Buthr, noted as a prominent figure, was said to have fathered the initiative.
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Spencer Blackburn
Tate
Claudus Duck
Iso
Java Volcano Eruption Burns Town Residents
An Indonesian town on Java Island was struck by a volcanic eruption described as violent with a shower of red hot coals. Several people suffered severe injuries and two perished while others were burned or scorched as officials reported from the Dutch West Indies. The governor received dispatches detailing the disaster and subsequent distress in the colonial office.
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Java
Dutch West Indies
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Advertised as Ultimate Restorative
An old newspaper clipping touts Hood Co. proprietors Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a marvelous rejuvenating tonic. The plain-packaged remedy promises life enhancing pleasures and vitality beyond any prior offering, urging readers to rely on the original makers.
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Hood Co
Hoods
Saraparilla Lowell Maga
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