Murphey's Pistol Does Bloody Work in Bank Tragedy
In Columbus Georgia Captain John W Murphey cashier of the Third National Bank shot head bookkeeper P T Shutze in his private room and then killed himself. The coroner ruled Murphey irresponsible for his acts. Both men were prominent and the incident followed his weeks of despondency and rumors of illness. Funeral arrangements were made for Atlanta with the body to arrive by train.
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Columbus
John W. Murphey
Third National Bank
P. T. Shutze
Mr. Shutze
Shutze
G. Gundy Jordan
Phidi
Jordan
Murphey
Ely
Bright
Mr. Jordan
Atlanta
G. Gunby Jordan
Mr. Murphey
Eagle and Phenix Mills
Atc
Pe Bank
Meath
Mr. Snutze
Tate Springs
Georgia
United States
Munphey
Southern
Tragic Capitol Hotel Shootout Claims Three, Wounds Two
Ex Congress Colonel David G Colson shot Lieutenant Ethelbert Scott in a lobby clash at the Capitol hotel in Frankfort Kentucky. Postmaster Demarree and bystander Charles Julian died from wounds. Captain Golden was wounded and Lee others injured as Colson surrendered. The shooting stemmed from a prior feud dating to the Spanish war era.
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Frankfort
David G. Colson
Middlesboro
Ethelbert Scott
Somerset
Bradley
Scott
Colson
Luther W. Demarree
Shelbyville
Charles Julian
B. B. Golden
Barbourville
Commonwealth
Twenty-Seventh Judicial District
Harry McEwing
Louisville
W. C. Ridpath
Chicago
Capitol Hotel
State Capitol
Colonel Colson
Demarree
Captain Golden
Young Scott
James B. McCreary
Beatt
Oret
Willams
Charles H. Julian
Clement Pre
Julian
Shooting Golden
Kentucky
Congress
Repube
Leutenant
Golden
Anniston
Ala
Gelden
Washington
Scote
Yellow Creek
Washington, D. C
Interior Department
Pension Bureau
Knoxville
Tenn
Bell County
Middiesboro
Collector Still Missing in Jory Case
In a developing matter, authorities report the collector remains missing as investigators press for details of the incident involving brand records and proceedings. No additional suspects or locations are released at this time.
Indictment of Rhodes Haverty collector Braddy for larceny after trust
Joseph W Braddy missing collector for Rhodes Haverty Furniture Co was indicted by the grand jury on two counts of larceny after trust. He disappeared January 9 after duties left unsettled payments by Annie Howard and Louise Houston. firm hints at other possible cases while noting Braddy’s prior integrity. Mr Rhodes declined to comment. Police continue efforts to apprehend Braddy.
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Joseph W. Braddy
Rhodes-Haverty Furniture Company
Braddy
Furniture Company
Annie Howard
Louise Houston
Joseph Braddy
Love Street
Ilness
Develp
Brady
Fem
Houston
Rhodes
Florence
Ala
Joseph Wheeler
Eighth
Alabama
Wiliam J. Wood
Paniqui
Island of Luzon
Philippine Islands
W J. Wood
United States
Iss
Tim
Joseph Wheelak
Manila
Wheeler
Johnston
Philippines
FATAL FEUD BEGAN AP ANNISTON CAMP
Chattanooga report details a series of clashes linked to Colonel David G. Colson and Lieutenant Scott in Aniston and Forts. A military board, led by Colonel J P Fyffe, investigated Scott for incompetency and conduct amid ongoing tension between Colson and Scott beginning February 1259. Continued on Sixth Page.
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Anniston
Chattanooga
Tenn
Scott
David G. Colson
Frankfort
Associated Press
J. P. Fyffe
Third
Tennessee Volunteer Infantry
Fyffe
Joseph Wheeler
Fourth Corps
Colson
Saloons Must Close At Ten In Chattanooga
Chattanooga Tenn January 16 The city council refused to modify the 14 oclock saloon closing ordinance and did not advance an amendment to close at 11 oclock The 10 p m closing rule was enacted last spring by Sam Jones and George R Stuart and has been a prominent policy in local affairs
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Sam’ Jones
George R. Stuart
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Captain Murphey
Smith & Wesson
Statt
Golden May
United States Congress
Fourth
Kentucky Regiment
Spain
MR. P. T. Shutze
J. W. Murphey
Brand Jory
Mr. Rhodes
THE
ARMY
Jos
Chief Joyner
Onteokiers
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