American Girl Slain on Italian Island
Philadelphia reports that Ellen Giles, a Philadelphia writer and artist, was found dead yesterday in Sassari on Sardinia. Italian police believe murder. initial reports said she killed herself. Giles, a Bryn Mawr alumna, had lived abroad since 1898 and was known for her designs and teaching. News of the death appeared in Philadelphia and Columbia papers with a letter from Mrs Giles’s agent and a cable from Rome noting a revolver shot as the cause.
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Philadelphia
Ellen Giles
Snesari Island
Sardinia
Italy
Misa Giles
Bryn Mawr College
Tean
Isabel Maddigan
Shipley & Co
London
Gllee
Isnien Giles
Ailea
Funda
Noted crook Scher linked to multiple robberies
In Florida Samuel I. Seher, jailed for strangling Mrs. W. Leake and stealing a $1,000 diamond, is alleged to be wanted in Washington New York Rochester Toronto and Chicago for similar robberies. Police say he is a noted crook and identified by Mrs. Leake and Mrs. DeWitt Tray. In his rooms investigators recovered $5,000 in loot and evidence tying him to other men of similar character.
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Dlarksmnyike
Fla
Samuel I. Seher
Mra. W
Leake
Washington
New York
Rochester
Toront
Chicago
Dublin P O Receipts Show Large Increase
Dublin Ga January 17 Special Dublin’s postal receipts record a notable rise in the last quarter of 1918 versus 1912. The 1917 quarter totaled 8,608.61 dollars while the 1913 quarter reached 6,196.27 dollars, up by 547.66 from the prior year.
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Dublin
Income Tax Notice on Returns Thresholds
Washington January 17. Individuals with net income from March 1 1913 to December 31 1912 of 2800 dollars or more must file annual net income returns. Regulation says 1913 tax applies only for ten months mentioned. Henceforth only those with incomes of 3000 dollars or more must file returns.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Rheumatism Cure Promises Free Trial By Mail
A Syracuse man, MARS H. JACKSON, claims a proven rheumatism remedy cured him after years of pain and failed doctors. He offers free send for the treatment with a price only if satisfied, urging sufferers to mail name and address for a trial. He asserts the cure works in all forms and asks no money up front.
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Mark H Seckson
Syracuse
New York
Jackson
Gurney
A.J. Davis
Atlanta Gas Co
End Auto The Advanced Coy in Hiwetor Offer
A fragment notes an offer linked to an advanced coy in Hiwetor with unclear context. Readable phrases point to a selection from a ficrest group and a quotation-like element. Further specifics are not provided.
Darsey EM wixao Receives Urgent Wagon Request
Darsey seeks enough wagons to fill a new storeroom order. He aims to rent if supply can meet demand and asks for help from those who know his wagons to source and deliver promptly.
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Darsey
Tegon
Tata
D. W. Darsey
Mother of Elsie Janis Tells How Pretty Mrs Swift Got Her Start
Washington dispatch reports a court battle over the custody of Lena Swift, the one year old child of Tom Swift. Mrs Jacque Bradley Swift’s will contemplates guardianship with Mrs Wendall, while attorney John J. Kelly argues only a court order can alter the child’s disposition. Elsie Janis recalls how Jacque Bradley was discovered through her stage mentor. Mrs Lena Swift Huntley denies Swift plans to claim the child, being away near Elberton hunting.
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Elsie Janis
Washington
Tom Swift
Little
Lena
John J. Kelly
Dirs
Harry Wendel
Jacqui Bradley Swift
Mr. Kelly
Sna
Yacane Bradley
Lena Swift
Elberton
Lena Swift Huntley
Swift
Huntley
expansion plans for southern horticultural exposition in Atlanta
A meeting of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce committee on the corn show considers expanding to a large southern horticultural exposition. Professor T N McHatton urges a regional exhibit network, proposing a Southern Congress of Horticulture and cooperation with state societies to attract nurseries, florists, and fruit growers from Georgia and neighboring states.
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Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
T. N. McHatton
State College of Agriculture
South
McHatton
Georgia
United States
Atlanta
Southern Congress of Horticulture
Georsia
Atlante
Louisiana
Soutern
Alabama
Pieriga
Gulf
Texas
Clirus Trusts
Mississippi
Stark
Misseuri
Maryland
Athens
Dixia
Aio
Crower
Wall
Eforticulturise
Chattanooga Mayor to Probe Vice in Atlanta
Chattanooga Tennessee January 17 Special Mayor T C Thompson will visit Atlanta soon to study how vice is handled there. The trip was to occur next week but may be postponed. Local officials say conditions here are unsatisfactory and seek insight from Atlanta's methods.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
T. C. Thompson
Chattanoga
Atlanta
Holiday Menu at Nnsley on Monday
The ps venue announces a Monday holiday menu and a birthday celebration for a guest of honor. A special menu item and festive event details are highlighted for the observance.
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Ps “Nnsley
Police and Burglar Tie In New York Plot
Samuel Cohen, jailed for burglary, claims police and private watchmen collaborated with loft burglars and split the spoils. He alleges officers picked robbery targets and freed arrestees, with assurances missing confederates later failing to aid him. Samuel German, found with stolen goods, is held on 92060 bail. Assistant district attorney says Cohen’s confession could convict several officers and watchmen.
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New York
Samuel Cohen
Cohen
Samuel Jerman
Asbistans Lstrict
Frederick J. Groehl
Balkan War Victims in Desperate Straits
Washington reports from Theodore T. Holway of the Red Cross relief committee in Sofia say immediate need exceeds 100000 dollars. One third of about 140000 Balkan refugees in Bulgaria lack government aid as more refugees pour into Sofia daily.
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Washington
Polia
Wo & Meswee
Theodore T. Holway
Red Cross Relief Committee
Balkans
Sofia
Moyer to Be Regarded as Fugitive Leader
In Houghton Michigan on January 17 Charles H Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners and seven other officials face conspiracy indictments and are declared fugitives from justice unless they surrender for trial. Special prosecutor Nichols signals use of extradition if needed as 49 strike breakers arrive to work. House rules committee rejects probe into Michigan and Colorado strikes while Boston socialist groups urge federal takeover of Michigan copper mines.
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Houghton
Mich
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners, Ander
Houghton County
George E. Nichols
O'Brien
Sus Tedax
Moyer
Sint
Charles
Nerrom
Compar
Sharift Gruss
Nichols
House
Washington
House Rules Committee
Colorado
Kelly
West Virginia
Senate
Michigan
Boston
United States
Socialist Party Clubs
Massachusetts
Congress
Macon Selected by Fair Secretaries in Meridian
Meridian Miss January 17 MM Stripling of this city was elected president of the Association of South…
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Macon
Fair Secretaries
Meridian
Miss
R MM. Stripling
The
Association of South
Secretaries at convention adjourn with banquet
The convention ended with a banquet tonight as officers were elected for the next term. M. G. Roberts of Macon Georgia was named first vice president, George T. Brown of Montomary Alabama was elected second vice president, Rob Roy of Alexandria Tennessee was chosen third vice president, and L. M. Breugserhott of Shreveport was listed among officers.
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Ern Fair
M. G. Roberts
Macon
George T. Brown
Montromary
Ala
Rob Roy
Alexandri Tenn
L. M. Breugserhott
Shreve
True, It May Be That Folks Are Not Among Best
A fragment comments on people shifting beliefs or church presence, speculating that churches moved west and questioning quality or virtue among certain groups. The note reads as a reflective aside with no concrete events or names. It hints at a broader social trend without specifics.
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Scher
Janis
Snower
Janin
Emr Routhamataten
Florida
Tennessee City
Nuxcara
Nuxcara Company
Atlanta, Georgia
Third National Bank
Atlanta, GA
U.S
Frank Hawkins
Jos
A. McCord
John W. Grant
J. N. Goddard
Thomas C. Erwin
R. W. Byers
A. M. Bergstrom
W. B. Summers
A. J. Hansell
F. Phinizy Calhoun
Milton, Dargan
Southern Dept. Royal
Cothol C. Erwin
Mgr
Conklin Tin Plate & Metal Co
John W
H. ¥. McCord
McCord-Stewart Co
McCord
James H. Nunnally
the Nunnally Co
Carroll Payne
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