Death Harvest Reaped In Twinkling Of Eye
Chicago authorities report a massive explosion at a submarine tunnel crib near Seventy third Street ignited a fire and flooded the waters of Lake Michigan. About fifty three workers perished or were burned as rescuers fought through smoke and ice to save the rest. thirty nine were saved while many bodies were unrecognizable and awaiting identification.
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Governor Comer Damages Awarded in Alabama Ad Case
In Montgomery Alabama after a one week trial Governor B B Comer sued The Montgomery Advertiser over a 1909 advertisement claiming Comer offered to pay E A Dikert for work with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The court awarded damages of 28 000 to Comer within a short jury deliberation.
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Dry chief indicted for selling cider in Selma
Selma Alabama January 20 Ernest Lam ar president of the local Anti Labor League was indicted by the Dallas county grand jury for violation of the state prohibition law. It is charged that his firm has sold beer containing more than percent of alcohol.
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Salaries Increased by South Carolina Officials
The South Carolina Senate advanced a salaries bill to a house reading, raising pay for state officers though not as high as proposed. Governors pay would go to 4000 dollars, other officers to 2200, with Insurance Commissioner and penitentiary superintendent kept at raised scales. A commission inquiry into a new supreme court building was approved, and a mileage rate of 2 1/2 cents for passengers was introduced.
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Woman Hurt in Runaway Buggy Crash
In St George Georgia Mrs C Daughtry was badly hurt when a runaway horse caused her buggy to crash into a foot bridge. She was unconscious for hours with facial injuries and a crushed shoulder bone. A doctor feared possible internal injuries pending further examination.
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Prohibition Push Passes In Tennessee Legislature
Tennessee legislature overrides governor veto to enact state wide prohibition, banning intoxicants within four miles of schools. Senate vote 20 to 13, House 61 to 36. Debate raged, with Governor Patterson and Carmack allies defending local option amid tense political clash. Bond news follows: Deutsche Bank sells 4 million in Western Maryland rail bonds.
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James Forsyth of Atlanta Receives Carnegie Hero Medal
Pittsburg January 20 Special The Carnegie hero commission awarded a bronze medal to James A Forsyth of 111 West Cainateeet Atlanta Ga and 1600 to aid mortgage on property Forsyth 49 a boilermaker saved John C Reed 71 a lawyer February 1 1907 from an oncoming train Reed warned a friend and moved onto the fourth track Forsyth shouted but could not attract attention He ran along the rail grabbed Reed from behind and shoved him off the track just as the train passed Forsyth later told The Constitution Good gracious that is good news Forsyth foreman of the Southern Iron and Equipment Company was notified his name was being considered and then awarded the medal and 1600 toward mortgage support.
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Inauguration Fanfare Dismissed by Governor-Elect Brown
Governor-elect Brown plans no parade or military display for his inauguration. He will travel through Georgia counties by rail and road, awaiting a legislature directed ceremony, with a late May or June oath in Atlanta. He aims to visit remote counties in April and prepare at home in May and June.
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Maud the elephant's annual bath at Grant Park Zoo
Maud the elephant at Grant Park Zoo received her yearly bath after Lee’s birthday, with W A Sorrow the keeper, aided by the Gold Dust Twins. The process included soap, sanitizing powder, a mani cure for her nails, and a final polish, leaving Maud clean and observed by visitors all day.
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Twin Babies Pigs And Calves Reported In Georgia Farm Tale
Wrightsville Georgia January 20 Special. Unusual news from M L Lord farmer who claims a sequence of twin births on his farm starting with twin pigs, then twin calves, and ten days ago twin human babies all reported female. The tale foreshadows a curious set of coincidences at the rural homestead.
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Valdosta Bride and Groom Both Over 70 Celebrate Bonded Union
Valdosta Ga January 20 Hon John W Hagen and Mrs Hodge widow of the late Thomas B Hodge were married this afternoon by Rev M A Morgan The groom 74 and the bride about the same This is the third marriage for the groom and the fourth for the bride Both are prominent in the city The groom chairs the county commissioners and was a state legislator He led the populist party here twelve years ago Both are well to do with the bride listed as owning 575 600 in property in Valdosta
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Liquor Selling Charge in Jackson Mayor's Court
Sem Glynn a colored man was tried in Jackson Georgia mayor's court on the charge of selling liquor and remanded to the superior court for trial. He was jailed without bond as the county jail holds twelve gegrors. In Louisiana, railroad earnings for the year ended June 30, 1908 totaled 30,087,486.2 dollars, down 2,066,509.80 from 1907.
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Four Jurors Accepted to Try Coopers Case
Four jurors are accepted to try the case of Coopers. The panel selection proceeds with the remaining alternates and potential challenges noted by the court. Jurors include named participants and the trial date awaits schedule confirmation.
Cooper murder trial faces potential early start with juror spillover
In Newville January 20 the Cooper murder trial moved quickly as four jurors were chosen from 160. Judge Hart fined tardy jurors and compelled challenges, with the state and defense each exercising their peremptory rights amid concerns over police canvassing and juror impartiality.
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Georgia Weather Forecast Shows Fair Thursday
The forecast indicates fair weather in Georgia on Thursday and likely Friday with moderate temperatures and light south winds. No precipitation expected, skies to stay mostly sunny, with comfortable daytime highs and cooler nights.
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