Tom Armour slain after bank bandit chase near Boaz
Birmingham January 11 A desperate battle with a DeKalb county posse and Boaz townsmen left Tom Armour dead in a farm house near Boaz. Harrison Armour, his brother, fought and escaped with injuries but is at large. Large rewards were offered for the two men identified as members of the gang that terrorized Banks County Georgia.
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Birmingham
Ala
DeKalb County
Boaz
Tom Armour
Reuben& Little
Morris, Alo
Harrison Armour
Feud Linked Slayings Prompt Wide Pursuit in South
Detectives and deputy sheriffs pursued brothers tied to a feud that led to Reuben Little's death near Winchester. In Morris on November 14, the feud's guilt was linked to other crimes. Tom Armour's body was brought to Birmingham and viewed by a large crowd. The Armour brothers, from Banks County Georgia, faced numerous charges after terrorising Banks County and returning to north Georgia, prompting several posses that failed to capture them.
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Reuben Little
Morris
Tom Armour
Birmingham
Armour Boys
Banks Cunty
Georgia
Alabama
North Georgia
Banks County
Divorce Petition Raised Over Husbands Abuse and Whisky Actions
An unusual divorce petition was filed in the superior court by Mrs Rose Barg against her husband Sileg Borochoff a police officer. She seeks divorce alimony and attorney fees alleging extreme cruelty and incidents involving smashed bottles stolen liquor and disturbances at home. The filing notes her husband’s alleged cruelty and harassment along with other domestic tensions.
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Superior Court
Rose Bargcke
Morris Mrefis
Sileg Borochoff
Police Ores
Wealth
Carolina Legislature Readies for Session and Dispensary Debate
The general assembly convenes Tuesday as governor’s message arrives with annual reports. Bills cover farm labor, mill work hours, recording contracts, and penalties for strikes. Dispensary regulation looms large with many related measures likely. Commissions to investigate capitol repairs and state finances are appointed amid a push to address a $300,000 deficit and judicial system reforms. Campaign chatter greets the Capitol with several candidates eyed for leadership and board seats.
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General Assembly
Daya Ag
Toole
Iiml
McMaster
Carwile
Abbeville
Cooper
Laurens
Johnson
House
Senate
Webbs
Ufe
General Assembly of
South Carolina
State House
J. Marshall
Suetaimea
Marshal
Penientery
Ubrarian
L J Willams
Croft H H Evans
Newberry
Crum
Representative Tatum
Orangeburg
W D Black
Colombia
Heyward
M F .Ansel
Greenville
John T Sloan
Hatstead
Garris
John G Mabley
Tairheld
W Boyd Frans
Columbia
Cansler
Tirsole
W L. Maulain
Greensille
Freezing Ride for Georgian Arrests Newark Ride
Otto Sykes of Savannah boarded a Pennsylvania railroad Pullman at Newark for a 25 mile trip to the local station. The train covered the distance in 29 minutes. Sykes, dressed in overalls with four dress suits, was arrested by Patrolmen Dunn and Campbell and lodged with the railroad officials for the incident.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Otto Sykes
Savannah
Market Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Newark
Sykes
Dunn and
Campbell
Ralice
K Wn
Washington Express
Barry May Do to Panama Soon Army Headquar ters in Atlanta
Rumor in Atlanta claimed General Barry and staff would establish the department of the gulf HQ here and soon be detached for Panama duty. Captain Ferguson arrived, with temporary HQ in Temple Court and plans to move to Peachtree street. Washington signings suggested no Panama motion before treaty. HQ would stay in Atlanta regardless. Morley's Lemon Edixir ad ends the piece.
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Whee
Atlanta
Barry
Department of the Gulf of the United States Army
Panama
Washington
Ferguson
Arthur Ferguson
The
Majestic
Jones
Clery Weatherby
Quartermasters Department
Captain George
Temple Court
Leyden House
Peachtree Street
Barry and
Sram
Department of the Gulf
Mother Agnes of St Marys Convent Dies at Ninety
Augusta Ga January 11 Special Mother Agnes Superior of St Marys Convent died tonight at age ninety two of which seventy two were religious. Born in Ireland she came to America in 1832 An incident recalls her aid to Mrs Davis after the arrest of President Jefferson Davis in Savannah aiding the distressed woman and children Her body will be sent to Savannah tomorrow for interment
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Augusta
Agnes
St. Mary Convent
St Mary's Convent
Ireland
America
Savannah
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Mra Davis
Sister Agnes
Mrs Davis
St Marys Convent
Brother Agnes
Brain Workers Travel to Florida by Southern Railway
Readers can plan a trip to Florida via the Southern Railway, with options for daytime or nighttime departures. The program highlights ease of travel for brain workers seeking a swift journey by rail.
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Florida
Southern Railway
Stores Burned to Ground in Oakfield Fire
Oakfield between Albany and Cordele suffered a major blaze Saturday night destroying three key business stores J A McLendon W J Jackson and Dr W S Hall own losses ranging from about 2090 to 5000 with no insurance all contents feared lost The Oakfield post office and building were also destroyed Fire started by a kerosene lamp explosion in McLendon store and the shops will be rebuilt.
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Oakfield
Albany
Cordele
Albany and Northern Railway
Melendons
Genera
W J Jackson
WS Hall
Oakfela
W J
Southern Victim of Great Steal
Amater Plant of Southern Airways says investigation found alleged scheme defrauding Southern Railway of between 25 000 and 75 000. No officials tied to the system named. It is claimed irregularities involved equipment phrases causing district changes not yet accounted for. Railway reimbursed 23 000 on Saturday. Further developments expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Amater
Southern Airway
Southern Railway
Banker Oneal Falls in Death in Pensacola
Pensacola Florida January 11 Special W Oneal president of the American national bank of this city died today after a short illness death due to heart trouble He was a prominent figure in banking and politics having pushed impeachment charges against Judge Swayne and appealed a contempt ruling He held multiple bank and corporate posts across Alabama and Georgia Remains were sent to Dothan Alabama for interment
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Pensacola
Fie
W. Oneal
American National Bank
Oneal
South
Charles Sweyne
United States Court
United States Auprema
Swayne
Florida
Congress
G Congressional Committee of Judiciary
Enterprise Banking Company
Enterprise Als
Amt
Milton
Marisona Fle
Andalusia
Pf Greenville
Ala
Tle
Dothan
Amon Thompson
Valdosta
Thompson
St Petersburg
Fla
Jesse D Thompson
Marloro County
Marlboro
John B. MacMurdo
Richmond
John R MacMurdo
Ashland
Guision
Chesapean and Ohio Railway
Unlisted New Orleans Race Day Results Feature Multiple Winners
New Orleans card reports Cedar Rapids prevailing in race one at seven furlongs while Big Ben and Seven other favorites race. The day includes six further selling events, with The Messenger and Alcom R among noted winners. Weather clear, track slow and lumpy.
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
Warning against ointments for catarrh containing mercury that can ruin smell and disturb the system. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by Fos Cheney & Co Toledo as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Sold by druggists. price 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phialcians
Fos Cheney & Co
Toledo
F Choney & Co
Battie
Winter in Florida Nine Hours Ride to Jacksonville
Florida promises rege and recreation with easy access by Southern Railway offering a nine hour ride to Jacksonville. The notice highlights travel convenience and tourist appeal for readers planning trips or vacations in the state.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Southern Railway
Great Shooting at Bristol on New Year Day
In an exhibition shoot at the Bristol Gun Club Fred Gilbert, famed chainman trap shooter, broke 99 of 100 targets. He missed four in the first fifty then cleaned eighty-five with no miss, finishing 99 of 100 in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brstol
Bristol Tonn
Bristol Gun Club
Fred Gilbert
Notable Guests at Local Hotels From St Louis to New York
A compilation of visitors staying at Atlanta hotels lists Charles S. Kalker of St Louis, J M Green of Kansas City, General Stephen D Lee of Columbus Miss, Phil Hickey of Madison Ga, and many others at the Kimball and Piedmont. Names include Hon Gordon Lee Chickamauga, A B Myers New York, T W Freeman St Louis, and Mrs Walter Thomson Bremen Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Kalker
St Louis
Kimball
Bank of
Tate
Hon Hol Mill
Ceenvine Ga
Kimball General
Stephen D Lee
Columbus
Miss
Phil Hickey
Madison Ga
Kimball AF
Spencer
Columbus, Ga
Kimballs
Gordon Lee
Chickamauga
WE Adams
Dallas Tet
AJ Arnold
Monroe, Ga
J “McCue
New York
Piedmont
A. B Myers
W Freeman
Atlanta
Marshman
Greensboro, Ga
John E .Donaldson
Bainbridge Ga
Walter Thomson
Bremen
Germany
WE Crossland
Dises
S Mann
Raleigh
Mutilated Custer Picture Shocks Topeka Capitol
An unknown person damaged the historical room at the Topeka capitol by cutting an eight by six inch section from the center of the picture Custer's Last Battle. Mrs Carrie Nation, controversial temperance figure, attacked by axe last Saturday. Blanche Boles, recently arrested and released on bail, says she aimed to destroy the picture as she claims it must be removed.
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Custer
Topeka
Kans
Oakland Race Day Foils Favorites At Profitable Odds
In Oakland California January 11 three betting favorites won at good odds. Race notes show numerous horses with prices and times across six races including firsts for Lure Dale Yellowstone Emily Oliver and Judge with various contenders. A separate mining accident in Virginia Carolina company mine left a miner dead after a 100 foot fall.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Lure Dale
Sidebrand
Yellowstone
Haack
Emily Oliver
Jean Grosier
Carlee
the Miller Clarivette
Our Pride
Flyer
Alta G Prue Wood
RAGE
Furslongs
Samble
Crosthwaite
Agamonda
Gurns
Seeond
Meda
See
Lake Port
Leah
M A Powell
Morila
Deloaring
Steel Wire
Hildebrand
Louis Wagner
Larson
Tod
Rallick
C Smith
Aunt Pally
Optima
Jennie Hughes Berendos
Faturity
Glendenning
Tal Man
Calante
Waterbury
Jane Wally
Hildebrang
Scotsman
Mimo
Soathraver
Col van
Daly
Hugh McGowan
Bell
Solanus Otto Stiefel
Stuyse
Kitty Kells
C Smithy
Reydare
Ben Med Hul Pierce J
Ile
Sissenvine
Sachem Donec
Dr Bissell
Hungarian Brissac
Si Geliuta
Chip Outhurst
Katie Walcait
Aniibas
Pacto Constanse
Montta
Dumgannon
Betty Telephone
Coroner Kelly
Dorice
Libby
Letoln
Idi
EL Oriente
Pat Morrisse
Achilles
Hellas
Lou Chesencen
Elma Clark
Enfarzado
Somenos
Tor Biain
John A Scott
Hagerdon
Martimas
Claude
San Nicholas
Hemlwyth
Firth
Firth Race—Wile selling Expedient, J W_Trahern, Byrendae Tuckback
Gawether
Whele Dor
Emshee
Rinaldo Ssoggle
Mitis
Mi Phinizs
Siath Rave
Vmily
Mae Scott
Marlin
Prostouls Cilinon Optima
Lacy Crawford
Frank Woods
Vina Rica
J AL Ledbetter
Virginia- Carolina
Ascot Park favorites shine in a busy race card
At Ascot Park Los Angeles January 1 favorites Pegsy Mine Eugenia B and Blissful led the betting as the day’s program produced multiple selling race results. Furst race winners included Slauson course tote winner Gratian and Effervearence in second with Evyandar third. Second race saw Threreny ltha dominate two miles of two year olds with Peggy Mine winning easily, Melar and Wood cisim following. Third race produced Eugenia B first with Geyrude and Lady Usk close behind. Fourth race went to Henry Clay Rye in a short field, Lunor second and Greenock third. Fifth race featured Bursius winning, Neko second, Bucstudh third. Sixth race concluded with Cane Jo prevailing over Altrada and Schwarzwald. Entries listed for each race include top horses and jockeys, reflecting a brisk betting day under clear, fast conditions.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Eugenta
Blisful
Ascot Park
Mehdly
WJ Lewis
Metlaks
Pat Hammond
Agnes Mack Legal Maxim
J. Va Kirby
Nona Bran
Ella_Gwen” Brown
Eugenia B
J Booker
Geyrude
Buxton
Lady Usk
E Walsh
Gottielden Lady Fonse
Louise Meining
Matronita
Colonel Boget
Norh
J A Park
Henry Clay
Ollea
Lunor
Walsh
Greenock
Birkenruth
Bernays Galanthus
Taxman
Moor
Raollo
Bursius
Sinnot
Neko
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Madama
Thowask Armour
Jepurt
Andy Morgan
Meury Gada
Ben Stroup
Wytsen
HR Chin
Carolina Solons
Army
Morley
Charlotte
Blacksburg
Martin
Talstead
Philadelphia
People Bros Contracteta
West Philhaethiaa
Hegker-Jones-Jewell Milling
ALCOM
New Orleans
Cedar Rapids
Big Ben
Hand Spinner
Marcos
Fuller
King’s Charm
Mynro
Chanley
Niblack
Codex
Howard Hale
Rye Vale
Lights Out
Raacd
Mile Circus Girl
Gielgerson
Moderator
W Hennessy
H Philips
Hist Odawahs
Leylathan
Ithan
Trene Mac
Hymettus
Pratt
Lee King
Jenkins
Lampoon
CW Fisher
Bird Wood
Dutch Carter
Mamselle
Robbing
King Croker
Bon Mot
Minder
Tine
Beache
Bugle Horn
Master Prim
CaHaban
Lola L
Glendon
Russell
Garth
Vesuvia
Mission Charles D 'Exapo
Alalla Tan
Alcom R
Genkins
the Messenger
W Fisher
Aubechen
Lovable
Hayell
Dr Stuckey Preakness
Ghats
Rfank'm
Rachel Ward
Ste
Arthur ‘Om
Deay
Mies Melon
Katie Powers Myrondale Dusky
Mad Mullah
Eelling
Ralph Young
Vestry
Velos
Apple Bloom
Lady Matchless
Kiwasa
Shogun
Hist
Wil Shady
Decoration
J M. Green
Kansas City
Sald
Alt Deniers
Cincinnati
Chicago and Florida
Macon
Dacksonville
St. Augustine
Pullman
Pullman Club
Ois Svaneialace
J. ©. Beam, JR
Oegeteh
Ascot
Prince Andrattus
Valmar
Jack Richeleu
Macana Almoner
Gehelmness
Dagont
Best Man
Giennevis
Elwaad
Sals
Golden Rule
Elwood
Darnell
Tom Hawk
Turtle
Inmisburek
Elie
Mexicana
Glenrice
Little Margaret
Pircknoe
Blue Ridge Sallie Goodwin
Troy
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