Vigilance committee formed after string of burglaries in Inman Park
Faced with scarce funds, residents of Inman Park organize a vigilance group and appoint two to four patrols to guard streets including Elizabeth Hart Edgewood Euclid Waverly Spruce and Druid. Neighbors armed with weapons confront a burglar at 38 Euclid Avenue after a confrontation with Mr Jeffries, who along with Wade the butler fires at the intruder. Other targeted homes on Waverly Way Spruce Street and near Jeffries remain under watch as burglars are deterred.
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Hass
Elizabeth Street
Hart Street
Edgewood Avenue
Euclid Avenue
Waverly Way
Spruce Street
Druid Circle
Jeffries
Tjeffries
Constipation tied to indigestion cured by Stuart's tablets
A health ad explains constipation stems from indigestion and undigested food harming bowel nerves. It claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digest meals after illness, restore stomach cleanliness, nourish the bowels, and renew blood vitality, with a mail-order offer for samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Actress May Robson Testifies in Gould Separation Case
May Robson, the actress, testifies in the Gould divorce case, recounting visits with Mrs Katherine Gould and Howard Gould. She describes a single twin bed incident and asserts all interactions were ladylike, without misconduct. The deposition highlights social gatherings from 1908 and a trip to Atlantic City, with Farnum present at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Katherine Clemmens Gould
Howart Gould
May Robeon
Robson
Mra Gould
Mra
Gould
Milas
Sella
Mime Shackford
Dustig Marnum
Hed Porter
Bre Gould
Farnum
Atlantic City
Marlborough-Blenheim
Miss Robson
Mia
Bearn
Delancay Nicoll
Optimist James J. Hill Foresees Healthy Economic Revival
James J. Hill returned from inspecting the Great Northern system and spoke confident about the business outlook. He said money is plentiful, recovery is steady after last year’s damage, and rebuilding will continue with a notable rise in Western construction this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J .Hill
Second Attempt Made to Burn Jufrieda Home
A second attempt to burn Mrs E Jufrieds home at 29 Currier Street was spotted at noon by Miss Lewiss Jufrieds. Firemen contained the blaze quickly. feathers found at the rear suggested a prior arson attempt. Mrs Jufrieds hosted several boarders who evacuated as the alarm sounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs & E. Jufrieds
Currier Street
Mias Lewiss Jufrieds
Savannah sponsors heavyweight title fight plan
The Southern Athletic Club and Savannah backers aim to stage the next heavyweight championship here. Plans were set today to price the event to Savannah and use the grand prize automobile race grandstand as the setting. Spectators were to witness the bout as part of a larger grandstanding event in AgoUre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Miners killed in Birmingham quarry collapse
Two white miners, W Green and Richard Morris, were instantly killed in a mine collapse at Fairlroods in Jefferson County Alabama this morning. The men were caught by falling slats while working and were reported to be in good condition before the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
W . Green
Richard Morris
Fairlroods
Jefferson County
John F Barclay Dies Prominent Business Leader and Benefactor
John F Barclay, aged 66, a Russellville, Kentucky native who moved to Atlanta, died after a period of illness. He led the firm Barclay & Brandon, a senior partner in the family business and a dedicated church and charitable worker. He founded the Barclay Mission on Marietta Street, helped establish Sheltering Arms and free kindergartens, and supported many city leaders in various causes. He is survived by his wife, siblings, nieces, and a nephew. Funeral arrangements are to be announced.
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Barclay
Rusasllville
Misa Lucie Allison
Russellville
Atlanta
Wiley & Blyley
Teker
Wiley & Barclay
Barclay & Brandon
Barcley
J. C. Barclay
Louisville
Mra
Safe B Caldwell
Waka Forest
N. C
Walter Hines
Trinidad
Colt
Alex W. Lynn
Florence Millen Clarke
Will H Millen
Higher rates asked of North Carolina railroads
North Carolina railroad officials from Southern Railway Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard Air Line Norfolk and Southern Norfolk and Western Raleigh and Southport Carolina and Northwestern and Aberdeen and Ashboro met Governor Kitchen in Raleigh to demand authority for new passenger rates they argue current rates are unremunerative and confiscatory Kitchen urged caution noting no facts prove unfairness and scheduled another conference for January 30 Officials indicated readiness to litigate if needed and did not want two years to pass. Meanwhile in Washington the military affairs committee reported favoring pay for Civil War veterans with officers at age 70 receiving $50 monthly and privates $25 monthly.
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Raleigh
Southern Railway
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line
Norfolk and Southern
Norfolk and Western
Southport
Carolina and Northwestern
Aberdeen and
Ashgboro
Hitchen
Corporation Commission
Kitchen
Glenn
Washington
House
Committee On Military Affairs
Man Threw Self Before Streetcar In Pratt City Fatality Claim
In Birmingham on January 21 W Logan of Pratt City was badly injured after a streetcar struck him. Reports vary, but witnesses generally think the man threw himself under the wheels in a probable suicide attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
W Logan
Pratt City
Man shoots wife, injures father in law, dies
Alvin Boline, 26, of Ottawa Illinois, after attempting reconciliation with wife Olivia, enters his mother in law John Ewanson's home and shoots his wife in the shoulder. He fatally wounds Mr Swanson and then shoots himself, dying instantly. Wife likely to recover.
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Gulia II
Alvin Boline
Ottawa
Iil
Olivia
John Ewanson
Mr. Swanson
Hanging Trial Sees Unarmed Sheriff and Court Order
Longstanding hanging case continues with calm court proceedings. Sheriff Borum jokes about handling trouble with his keys while Judge Hart maintains order. More women attend, deputies present, and spectators fill the gallery as peremptory challenges are used by both sides. Collateral figures note family members present near Colonel Cooper and Sharpe during adjournment.
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Seasions
Union City
Borum
W M. Hart
Cooper
Sharpe
Mobile Police Shootout Ends in Deputy Death in Roberson Case
In Mobile Alabama on January 21 a deputy sheriff died and another was wounded during an arrest attempt of Richard Roberson, a Black man. Roberson opened fire as deputies approached, Fateh fell first, McCarran was hit in the ankle but both officers returned fire and captured Roberson.
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Mobile
Ala
Richard Roberson
Philip Fatch
Willam McArron
Fateh
McCarran
Roberson
McCarron
Snelly
Healthful Tombate from The Tombetone Epitaph
A fragmentary humorous verse lists bizarre causes of death in Tombstone style, noting no real physical illness from the cited conditions. It mentions 900-foot shafts, auto purchases, family disputes, and odd intoxicants as unlikely killers, with references to Daniel Boone era partners and unsettling lines about ropes and voids.
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Saas
Cemedis
Daniel Boone
Tombstone Asia
Manila
James' Home Card and Nervousness Cure Offer
A woman writes of her husband’s strong belief in James remedies for Nervousness insomnia indigestion and related disorders. The letter praises honest methods and notes plans to start treatment. The advertisement lists prices for remedies, hypodermic or internal home treatment for drug addictions and tobacco habits, plus booklets and testimonials.
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James Sanatorium Co—Gentiamen
Moulton
Temain
F B Moulton
Texhants
James
B. James
Georgia peaches face danger from late frost threat
Weather threatens the Georgia peach crop as an extended warm spell could trigger a costly late frost. Expert L Worsham notes isolated blooms already appeared in southern Georgia and around Atlanta, with ten days of warmth risking extensive damage to the 1909 crop.
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Georgia
L. Worsham
Atlanta
Worjeham
Legat
Dorando Pietri's Ten to Ten Thousand Dollar Rise
Dorando Pietri known as Deorando in early reports has grown his $10 stake to about $7,000 in two months. He built his fortune by running under 60 miles, with earnings from vaudeville performances and additional races. He began with £10 in the U S and a noted Marathon reputation from his 1908 London finish. The article predicts continued income from upcoming races before Pietri likely returns to Italy a wealthy man, with a fortune potentially reaching 15,000 to 20,000.
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Dorando Pietri
Deorando
United States
Johnny Hayes
London
Dorando
New York
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
New Ice Pace Record Set by The Eel at Ottawa Meet
The Eel set a new paced mile mark during an Ottawa ice meet exhibition. The event aimed to beat the world ice record of 2 14 12 and the record fell by three seconds as observers timed the lap under calm, mild conditions on the smooth track.
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Ouaws
Ont
Ottawa
Toronto
Mine Workers to Aid Mitchell in Washington Case
The United Mine Workers of America may aid John Mitchell by funding contempt sentence appeals. Rumors say the union will introduce a regulation to assist Mitchell, with President Lewis guiding the move. Mitchell is expected to arrive tomorrow morning.
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Mitchell
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
Wright
District of Columbia
Lewis
Something Indicative of My Bust Reas Noted by Stork and Crane
A garbled exchange from The Houston Chronicles 3 features a stork speaking of a “trife matty” and a crane promising ease. The fragment hints at a lighthearted, possibly humorous scene involving families and a pun on garments or matters, but the text remains incomplete.
Woman first to sign lobbyist register in Nebraska history
Lincoln January 2 Mrs Francia Hifslld of Caecola Neb was the first to sign the register for lobbyists in the office of the secretary of state. She appears to urge the legislature to vote for temperance and reform.
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Lincoln
Netr
Mra Francia HiHesld
Caceola
Neb
Judge Asks Jurors For Fine Amount In Prohibition Case
In Columbus Georgia on January 2 Special Judge Gilbert presided over Green Saula case. Jurors privately wrote suggested fines on slips, ranging from 35 to a substantial sum. The judge announced a fine of 17 dollars with an average of the twelve suggestions, reported as an unprecedented method.
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Columbus
Green Saula
Murcoges
Gilbert
The Stronger Sex at the Grand and Other Vaudeville
Annie Russell stars in The Stronger Sex at the Grand with a spirited cast led by Mary Thorpe and Warren Barrington. The review lauds Russell’s performance and the supporting players while noting stylish costumes and sets. At other venues Sager Midgley Gertie Carlisle and Charmion headline varied vaudeville acts including jokes and musical skits.
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Annie Russell
Annie
Mr John Valentine
Mrs van Gerkarken
Joan Forsythe
Mia
Mary Miss Russell
Puck
David Landau
Guxer Thorpe
Helen Tracy
van Garkankbn
Warren Barrington Oswad Yorke
Milas Alma Hruger
Word
John Drews
Jones Chosen Chief Justice by Legislature
Jones of Lancaster was elected chief justice to succeed J Pope resigning. The vote occurred in the legislature with the house and senate joint session, Jones receiving 96 to 60. Gary remains an associate justice on the state supreme court.
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Pope
Carolina
Columbia
Jones
Lancaster
Juste
State Supreme Court
Olas
J. Pope
Gary
Supreme Court
Doctor fined after shooting brother in law
In Columbus on January 2 a sensational street shooting saw Dr S J Wylie draw a pistol and shoot his brother in law Tom Dudley twice. the pistol snapped in Dudley’s face. In recorder’s court both men were arraigned with Wylie fined 20 dollars and Dudley 10 for disorderly conduct.
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S. J. Wylie
Columbus
Recorder
S J Wylie
Tom Dudley
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Chicago
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Oak Park
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Micnwen
John F. Barclay
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Sonny. Reed
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Martin
Tle
Weil
Martin Eden
Sia
Jack London
Uncle Remus
Joe
Chandler Harris
the Homes
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Atlanta National Bank
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Chas
Currier
Hugh T. Inman
Geo. R. Donovan
Jas. S. Floyd
T Cash
CG. E. Corrier
H. T. Inman
S. M. Inmet
F. E. Black Jack J. Spalding
R. Swann
Orpheum
Sager Midgley
Gertie Carlisle
Misa Carlisle
Charmion
Haywards Piste
Bijou
Erry Bryant
Tifa
Elisabeth Mayne
Mayne
Harry Parent
Harry
Fmerson
Gm New Sark
Rijow
Emerson
Hans Larktin
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Fatage
Leon Ee
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Roe
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