Campaign for killing the hopelessly insane debated
A letter by Dr. P Charles Eliet Norton with Milas Anna Haji and Mrs. Maud Ballington Booth argues for hastening death of the hopelessly insane and the incurably suffering. Norton, once Harvard professor, urges extending mercy through euthanasia in certain mortal cases and severe pain, while warning against rigid duty to prolong life at all costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiladelphia
P Charles Eliet Norton
Cam
Bridge
Milas Anna
Haji
Cincinnati
Maud Ballington Booth
Mles Hall
Norton
Iterature
Harvard
Longfellow
Lowell
Kane
Miss Hall
Cwriten
McLaurin Replies to Vardaman on Wardens’ Record
United States Senator McLaurin replies to Governor Vardaman's message criticizing state wardens' actions over ten years. He defends his late brother Walter McLaurin, a former warden, stating he will not permit unwarranted imputations on his motives. He vows to challenge the slander and vindicate his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss
United States
McLaurin
Vardaman
Walter McTsaurin
Witches Executed for Murder of White Baby
In Avana on January 5 Domingo Bou and Victor Moling, two men described as witches, were garrotted at the prison for the murder of a white baby, Zola Diaz, to obtain the child’s heart used as a poultice for a cure. A dozen others are jailed in connection with the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avana
Death visits Brogan family in Irondine Alabama tragedy
In Ir ming ham Alabama Mia J Brogan loses four family members in rapid succession. The husband, a plumber, died December 5 and daughter Annie Lou died of pneumonia yesterday at noon. Tonight a 12 year old son dies of the same illness and at 7 pm John, the last child, also passes away from typhoid fever. Funeral for the three children will be held at Bamheume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irmingham
Ala
Mia
J. B. Brogan
Plumber
Annie
Lou
John
Bamheume
Murder Confession Ties Moran to Railroad Killing in Chicago
William J Moran aged 19 confessed to killing Robert Collier during a quarrel. Moran said he placed Collier on a railroad track hoping a passing train would erase evidence. The body was found before the train passed revealing a pistol wound. Fifteen companions were rounded up, including Moran whose clothing was bloodstained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Moran
Robert Collier
Moran
Collier
Fitz and wife fail to reconcile after long talks
Rupert Fitzuelmmonge and his wife held two lengthy conferences in Fort Worth on January 5 but no reconciliation was reached. The fallen champion and his spouse met late at night to discuss terms, yet observers reported no agreement was possible before the hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fioux
Rupert Fituelmmonge
Yhachis Ettotts
Ner
Standard Oil Probe Hearings Open as Missouri Moves on Trust
Jem Rockefaller a witness at a Missouri hearing as the state seeks to bar the Standard Oil Company and its affiliates from the Waters-Pierce and Republic concerns. Special Commissioner Sanborn leads the session with Attorney General Hadhey and others clashing over the independence of Waters-Pierce. A former Standard bookkeeper testified about transfers and alleged deception regarding independent status and oil origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Missouri
Indiana
Piergé “O11
Republic O.company
Regerick
W. Sanborn
Folk
Herbert
Hadhey
Watera-Pierce
Republic
Standard Oh Gompany
A. V. Jockel
Sranlard Oil Company
Eas Draneferrea
Waters-Pierce Company
Oklahoma City
The
Standard
Waters- Pierce
Benjamin Overcoats Season Showplace at ScoRyRIGHTED
The retailer highlights a world renowned line of coats for the season, offering a large variety in lengths and fabrics such as viets, unfinished worsteds, and chevions. Emphasis is on fit style and quality with careful construction as standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
Blaze at Kansas City destroys Commerce Building
Fire in Kansas City retail district levels the Columbus Bogey Company building at Walnut Street near Tenth. The adjoining Kimball Plane and Hettinger Remanufacturing firms burn, endangering the National Bank of Commerce in the Commerce Building. Estimated loss reaches $3,000,000 in currency vaults. total loss about $500,000 plus $250,000 more if Commerce building peeing is lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Commerce
Kansas City
Kashler Rivle
Columbus Bogey Company
Wallnut-atregt
Tenth
Kimbal’ Plane Company
Hettinger Bros. Répufacturing Company
Commerce
Commerce Bilding
Anti toxin saves tetanus patient and sparks hope
A child treated with a new anti toxin survived after paralysis and convulsions eased following spinal fluid withdrawal and toxin neutralization. The Little Pittman boy and Little Mathews girl show signs of recovery as the treatment yields dramatic results. A related civil suit seeks damages over a toy pistol incident with defendant J H Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittman
Mttte
Iittie Pittman
Aeathi
Littie Mathews
J. H. Caldwell
West End
J. W. Moore
George Gordon
Woman's Ejection From White House Stirs Sensation
Mrs. Minor Morris sparked a White House scene by insisting on seeing the president. She shouted, refused to leave, and was carried to police headquarters after officers urged quiet. A poem she authored and insomnia claims surfaced during the incident. Her nervous condition followed. husband Dr. Morris planned to travel from Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jher
Morris
Piercing Shrleka
Nme
White House
Liisa
Warrington
Minor Morria
Ohio
Burglars Hit Salons and Meat Market in City
Burglars broke into two saloons the Ponce de Leon at Poplar and Peachtree streets and the Oppenheim saloon on Pryor near Decatur, plus the meat market of 8 O Eline at 45 Hunter Street. Police chased a suspect who dumped groceries on Pratt Street. Gob Williams also arrested Bartow Handerson for burglary.
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O. Eline
Hunter Street
Ponce de Leon
Poplar
Peachtree Aireéets
Oppenheim
Pryor
Decatur Street
Haney
Fleming
Pratt Street
Gob Williams
Bartow Handerson
Money Bags Draw Crowds In Atlanta Streets
Large bags of money belonging to the Seventeenth Infantry were guarded by armed troops between Atlanta and Fort McPherson. Civilians paused at the corner of Alabama and Broad to stare, as soldiers awaited a College Park car. Money was disbursed at the fort later, and many soldiers visited town to spend their pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Fort McPherson
Seventeenth Infantry
Alabama
College Park
Suit Seeks Stockholders Liability for Colleton Mills Debts
A creditor suit filed in Charleston seeks to hold stockholders including H. W. Black liable for 3000 dollars owed by the defunct Colleton cotton mills. The mill’s sale did not cover debts and the action enforces stockholders liability under state incorporation law. The case is set for the next circuit court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depts
General Assembly
Circuit Court
Express firms join railroads in ending free business passes
New York January 6 express companies announce they will refuse to issue passes for carrying business free of charge starting January 15. The Adams Express Company states the action follows railroads moving to end free business. Leading express firms will still exchange annual passes with railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adams Ex Press Company
Milky Anti-Pain Pills Promise Quick Relief
An advertisement for Dr Milky Anti-Pain Pills claims rapid headache relief with no other effects. It promises cure in minutes for any pain from any cause, urging readers to take one pill to end suffering.
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Claim Quick Relief
An advertisement excerpt touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills promising relief within minutes from nervous headaches and distress. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Ruth Record of Claremont New Hampshire claiming rapid recovery and a money back guarantee, with pricing noted at 25 cents.
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Miles
Ruth Record
Claremont
N.“R
Tay -Bulic
Prominent Firm Dissolves in Elberton Georgia
The firm of Tabor & Almand, once one of northeast Georgia’s largest, has dissolved. It will be succeeded by T. O. Tabor & Son, who will continue the extensive mercantile business and guano manufacture in the region.
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Elberton
Tabor & Almand
Georgia
T. O. Tabor & Son
Summerville Elects Mayor and Council in January Vote
In Summerville Georgia the annual election chose Totty as mayor by 57 to 6 over Henley. Council members elected were EW Stunilvant, J. L. McGinnis, T. T. Davie, B. C. Hi, and T. P. Taylor. Counts and names reflect the era’s local contest reporting.
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Summerville
Totty
B. Henley
Stunilvant
J. L. McGinnis
T.T Davie
B. C. Hi
T.P. ‘Taylor
Weather for Coldsthe Emulsion Weather Note
Weather note references Scott's Emulsion and cold protection claims. Mentions price and a medical pamphlet style claim about tissue protection and illness resistance. Lacks clear date or location and presents fragmented ad language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Deaths in city including Mrs Suttles and Major Drewry
The section lists multiple death notices and funerals. Mrs Victoria Suttles 42, wife of James J Suttles, and children mourn her at 137 Chapel Street. Mrs H Baldwin Dean of Greensboro dies at home. Virgil W White funeral at Epworth League Church Edgewood. W H Rowland buried in LaGrange after death at soldiers home. J H Rogers died at Davis Street and to Adairsville for funeral. Major O T Terry’s funeral at 2 pm with pallbearers listed. Madison Dunnaway funeral at Poole & Co. infant of Mr and Mrs Gibson dies. Fanny Alverson infant services at family residence. remains of P L Hutchingy from Memphis interred near Whitesville. Major F H Drewry of Griffin dies at 85 with funeral at Traolack. Rev William E Baker dies in Roswell.
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Queen’ Victoria Suttles
Queen Victoria Suttles
Yessiday
Chapel Street
Suttles
James J. Buttle
W B.« Suttles
W. W. Suttles
Anise Pearl-Suttles
H. Baldwin Dean
H. Baldwin‘ Dean
Greensboro
N. G
Dean
St. Philip Cathedral
Atlanta
Albion W. Knight
Virgil W. White
Epworth League Methodist Church
Edgewood
Oakland Cemetery
W. H. Rowland
Soldiers” Home
LaGrange
J. H. Rogers
Davis Street
Adairsville
Terry
O. T. Terry
South Delta Place
Westview Cemetery
H. M. Patterson
Aga G. Candler
George Hing
J. M. Stephens
Fanny
Alverson
Berrien Avenue
F. L. Hutchinger
West ‘Point
P. L Hutehingy
Memphis
Whitesville
United States Agricultural Department
F. H. Drewry
Griffin
Mistor F. H. Drewry
Spalding County
J. A. Drewry
Drewry
Heber
The
Baptist Church
al Fy.ty
Brooks
Staton
F. Zt
Molena
W. N. Drewry
Montezuma
Trom
Ann ta youth hazing car charges details unclear
Fragmentary OCR describes hazing allegations against Canton student Bryant and court actions. Mentions forcing a student to perform in exchange for breakfast and a request to delay proceedings. Details incomplete, names partially obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bryant
Canton
George H. Mann
Saw Umsel
Local Political Change and Club Meet Tonight
Ay Hapeville has cleared sway and a new administration takes office. The Saturday Night Club meets at 8 o clock in the Carnegie Library Hall for the annual officers’ installation. James Sherin, long-time Atlanta resident, is seriously ill at his north side home.
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Hapeville
Witl
Hall
Carnegie Lbrary
James Sherin
Atlanta
North Side
Sherin
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