Negro Shootings and Deaths Reported in Blakely Incident
Eyewitness accounts describe a vigilante attack at a Blakely residence where Henry and others were shot. A woman recounts firing and fleeing, returning to learn Henry was dead from multiple wounds. Later, L. Prater, Georgia state pool champion, won a 600-point match with Baker, with high runs noted and shifting scores.
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Henry
Feip
L. Prater
Georgia
Boe
Cryata Billlara
Finduet and
Peaghtr Baker
Prater
Balia
Baker
St Louis Kid Defeats Prater in Bout Last Night
William HB Baker known as the St Louis Kid defeated Edward Prater last night in a boxing match. The result adds another highlight to the young fighter from St Louis as crowds cheered the decisive finish at the arena.
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Prater
ST. . Louis
Kid
William HB. Baker
The
St Louis
237 New Buildings Erected in Augusta
The 1915 log shows permits issued totaling $685,477 for new buildings and knee repair work. Of these, 237 permits were for new buildings and the remainder for repairs. The report is considered very good given the year's business conditions.
Unclear Oil Stock Boiler Room Promises Big Profits
An advertisement bursts with flashy claims for The Uncle Sam Oil Company, promising high grade oil stock, rapid drilling across Oklahoma and adjacent states, and dramatic price advances. It touts 20 locations, 2 refineries, and a nationwide marketing reach while urging immediate $90 to $200 investments with guaranteed stock refunds if not approved.
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Caywta Ie
Impis Company
Ranch Creek
Pawnoreavnty
Oklahoma
Boston All Peas
Bieg
Sas R
Repoir
Missouri
Incine
United States Supremere
Uncle Sam ii
Jeva
Brich New Wheeler
Re. Us Wal
Wheeler
Bart Peerille
Sig Head Creek
Pawnee
Red Fork
Tulsa
Ina
Sam Oi
Han
Zena Osite
Ita
Russian Forces Drive On Galician Front On New Year
Reports from London December 3 describe a Russian push along the Pripet and eastern Galicia front. Petrograd expects major maneuvers to yield significant results, while Albania sees Serbian pressure and potential clashes with Bulgarians as Greek and British actions unfold at Kavala and Salonika fronts. French and German skirmishes persist with heavy casualties and ongoing battles reported in Tarnopol Novo Alexiniec and surrounding rail corridors.
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London
Russia
Pripet Marshes
Galicia
Petrograd
Balkan
Macedonia
Bensarabia
Waat
Albania
Paris
Essad Pasha
Satoniki
Kavala
Lege
Champagne
Lonedon
Pripet
Zale Szezky
Magatan Neat Nova Alexinice
Tarnopol
Galician
Volinsky Theater
Novo Alexintec
White Nove Alexiniec
Novoe Vremya
Novo Alexiniec
City police docket shows 16,243 cases for year
Police station reports record 16,243 city cases entered this year, up from 16,819 in 1934. Early New Year arrest noted at Peachtree Street apartment, with guards noting midnight to 4:30 AM arrests by the satire police force.
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Ded Dordlock
Police Barraclyd
Htabogka
Peachtree Street
Betwen
Treasury forwarded to Parja after arrival of Serbian funds
A report notes that a Serbian treasury shipment arrived at Toulon and was then forwarded to Parja under guards. Russian legation staff in Vrance and December staff assisted, with Serbia's funds transported by shipments and guards.
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Toulon
Vrance
Decemtier
Legedhysek Sia
Parja
Guyzlat
Auto kills Minstrels founder John Barlow in Tampa
John Thomas Barlow founder of Barlow's Minstrels died in Tampa Florida from injuries after being struck by an automobile on December 18. He was born October 12 1830 in Fulton County Missouri and served in the Mexican War and as a Confederate Army captain for Arkansas.
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Tampa
Fla
John Thomas Barlow
Barlow's Minstrels
T. A. Allard
Brookport
Ill
Mr. Barlow
Fulton County
Missouri
Arkansas
British Casualties for December Report
London reports British casualties from all fronts for December totaling 1,001 officers and 17,348 men. The monthly tally reflects entries published during December across fronts.
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London
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M.N
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