Taft Heads to Panama After Charleston Visit
President-elect Taft leaves Charleston aboard the North Carolina for the voyage to Panama. He attended services at the Unitarian Church and hosted a luncheon at The Oaks, meeting with Senator Knox and Frank Hitchcock. A notable stop included farm visits and a talk to local Negro crowds, with cabinet-formation notes and crew changes for the voyage outlined.
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Charleston
Taft
United States
North Carolina
Panama
Senator Philepher
Knox
Frank H. Hitchcock
Mr. Taft
Benator Knox
Mr. Hitchcock
John Hays Hammond
Oaks
Zawin Parsons
Clement
Parsona
Plantagjona
Tifa
Negro lynched for barn burning near Leighton Alabama
A mob lynched Sam Davenport in Leighton, Alabama, after seizing him from Sheriff McClaskey who had attempted to prevent the mob. The barn of J A Galbraith burned, with sixteen horses and mules perishing as flames spread, while Davenport was hanged and burned by the armed crowd.
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Tuscumbia
Ala
Sam Davenport
Leighton
Here
Davenport
Laighton
McClaskey
Tuscamole
What About This Man Ocilla Farmer Demonstrates He Knows
Ocilla Ga January Special The experience of J A J Henderson on 8 farm near Ocilla Ga shows what can be accomplished by modern scientific farming in Georgia. With 15 mules on 604 acres he grew in 1908 cotton, corn, hay, tobacco, and peanuts. The farm is level and stumps are removed using modern machinery.
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Ocilla
Columbus
J A J Henderson
Georgia
Henderson
Subpoenaes Issued By Grand Jury On Near Beer Tax
In Bavanneh Ga January 24 a large batch of subpoenas is issued by Chatham county grand jury to push collection of near beer taxes. Officials expect dealers to pay the 2200 tax once the process ends. Weekend collections recalled near beer taxes amounting to 939700 with no protests. most pay willingly. FILES CURED IN 16 DAYS PAZO OINTMENT guarantees cure of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 16 days or money back.
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Grand Jury
Bavanneh
Chatham County
Iene
Government fights to reclaim Oregon lands grant
Portland January 24 government lawyers pressed efforts to recover land from the Oregon and California Railroad Company and allies. The federal suit seeks to void deeds and contracts, reclaim lands valued over 16 million dollars and 363000 acres, and recover excess payments above 250 dollars per acre. Defendants include buyers nationwide and successors to railroads involved in the grant.
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Portland
Oregon and California Railroad Company
Totrrwend
Apedal
Oregon and California Railroad
Southern Pacific Company
Harriman
Oregon
Oregon and Calfornia Company
California
Maine
Fine Vaudeville Bill At Orpheum This Week
The Seven Hoboes headline at the Orpheum with strong acts from top vaudeville names. J Warren Keane promises remarkable feats of legerdemain and the Gus Onlaw Trio shows a Parisian novelty act. Other acts are secured to deliver a premier pageant of entertainment in Atlanta.
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Orpheum
Atlanta
Atlante
Vaudevile
Gus Onlaw
Tie City
Fire at Mrs Guiffrida Home Sparks Investigation
Reports state Mrs Seren Guiffrida of Curriestrest has suffered two separate house fires last night. Witnesses describe a dark room scene and a quick response by authorities. Neighbors recall the prior blaze at the same address damaging the residence and frightening occupants. Local units are reviewing possible causes and security measures.
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Wynelderphle
Seren Guiffrida
Archibal Gwith
Soerder
Republic wrecked. Baltic, Florida aid in rescue
A distress wave from the Republic triggered a race of ships led by the Baltic and Florida to aid passengers after a collision at sea. La Lorraine pressed through heavy fog to locate the stricken liner, while salvage vessels and the New York liner arrived to assist.
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Jotomy State Room
Rapudiia
Densa Fes
New England
Republic
Florida
Baltic
Repubs
Ner
Volton
Voltelin
New York
Enipa
Lst
Hille
Gearby
Morida
Ransom
Ba'tis
Resenach
Bal- Uc
Sandy Hook
White Btar
Long Island Sound
la Lorraine
Marconioperator
Slasconett
Maas
Sattern
Dietres
Edouard Tournier
la Lorrains
Courmuer
Bour
Blascongett
T Wade
Southern to Add Pullman Chair Cars on Key Routes
Southern Railway announces Pullman Chair Cars will be added to the New York Fork and New Orleans Limited between Atlanta and Greensboro starting Monday January 25. The upgrade aims to improve comfort for travelers stopping at the named points and for through passengers, with access to club and observation cars.
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Southern Railway
New Fork
New Orleans
Atlanta
Greensboro
N. C
Secretary Garfield seeks 1,000,000 to fight land frauds
Washington reports that Secretary Garfield asks Congress for a million dollars to fund investigations into public land frauds in the West. The plan includes hiring sleuths and special agents to uncover widespread graft and recover value from unlawfully acquired lands, with officials warning the task is formidable.
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Washington
Congress
Garfield
Dean
Sacharen Fopumiasianer Annett
Eral Land Office
Fleet Service
Schwarts
Harriman in Savannah Guest of City at Reception
Rail magnate E. H. Harriman arrived in Savannah from Augusta tonight to be the city’s guest during the coming day. A public reception is planned at the city hall and a later chance to view him will be provided at close quarters.
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Wiward
H. Harriman
Savannah
Auguste
Hell
Ghance
Mir
Hartiman
Society Leaders Quit Gambling in Fort Worth Revival
Dr Len G Broughton of the Baptist Tabernacle reports Fort Worth reading society women have pledged to quit gambling in a strong Texas revival. He remains longer than planned and will preach next Sunday night on the revival.
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Len G. Broughton
Buptist Tabernacle
Dead Jets
Fort ‘Tex
Atlanta
Hag
Cmt
Milton
Tha Wama
Fort Worth
Broughton
Len G Broughton
Religious mania drives to murder in German town tragedy
Berlin reports a shocking case as Joseph Racke a 21 year old university student killed his father a wealthy wine merchant and his three sisters aged 25 20 and 15 in their sleep He stabbed each with a kitchen knife bayonet like blade after planning to kill the younger children He confessed claiming he wished to free the family from all curses and believed victims would go to heaven after morning Sacraments He showed no remorse and is under careful watch as investigators pursue motive tied to religious mania and mental strain
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Berlin
Magency
Joseph Racke
Racke
Warmibeh
Herr Racke
Joseph
Jozeph
Imante
Agme
Beuron
Bonn
Goettingen
Anne
Unknown Negro Woman Killed Near Stewart and Rockwell
A young Negro woman was found dead near the Stewart and Rockwell streets border, outside the city limits. The coroner's jury could not determine her identity or the shooter after an exhaustive investigation. A white boy discovered the body, which lay face up with a bullet wound entering the mouth and shattering four front teeth on the path to the brain. County Officer Robinson aided the inquiry, noting a shot heard nearby in Pittsburg between 7 and 8 p.m. The body was turned over to a royal undertaker.
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Stewart Ando Rockwell
Rhedomen
Robinson
Pittsburg
Corpse found in oil tank near Wolf Pen
Wilam Roberts, missing since January 9, was found dead at the bottom of a 260 barrel oil tank near Wolf Pen, weighed down with iron and tied hands behind his back. John Hoepp is in custody on murder charges. Roberts was his brother in law.
Reception by Atlanta Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy
Invitations announce Thursday afternoon reception hosted by the Atlanta chapter with Mrs G McCabe as president and Mrs Plane as honorary president. The Gates Guild of St Luke's Church handles the Vandetta moving picture show on Whitehall Street to benefit the Boys' Club. A Ladies Memorial Association meeting follows Monday at 11 o'clock at Carnegie Library with important business and full attendance urged.
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Xtran
Atlanta
United Daughters of the Confederacy
G. McCabe
The
Shapter
Plane
Gates’ Guild
Bi, Luke's Church
Vandetta
Whitehell Street
Boys’ Club
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Carnegie Library
Russian Anarchists Linked to London Killings
London January 26 Two men who killed two and wounded many during a highway robbery at Walthamstow and died by their own hand are identified as dangerous anarchists tied to the Russian Physical Force party The Daily Chronicle notes the robbery was planned and police found anarchistic documents expected to shed light on their past The London papers urge strong government action to curb such desperadoes.
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London
Walthamstow
Ona
Daily Chronicle
London Morning
Increase in Cotton Receipts in Rome for 1808–06 Season
Rome reports cotton receipts from September 1 to January 21 totaling 44 606 bales for the current season, up from 30 647 bales in the same period last year. The gain is about 14 000 bales, with expectations of further increases before September’s close. The Howard Cotton Company provides the figures, asserting their market-tracking system is exact and reliable.
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Rome
Howel Cotton Company
Injunction Hearing Postponed Over Rome Street Paving
Rome Georgia January 24 Special the hearing on the injunction of the Rome Hotel Company to restrain the city from paving Second avenue in front of the Cherokee hotel was postponed to Monday morning at 9 oclock The committee on entertainment of the Young Men s Library Association plans a series of entertainments to raise funds for new books The Cabinet Minister will be staged by Mrs Jack BicCartney with Rome amateurs and may lead to a future Atlanta performance
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Taft
Pine Forest Inn
F W. Wagener
Charleston
FE. J Watson
Mr. Taft
Chartenton
Panama
New Orleans
Booth Pass
New Ottesna
Hirmingham
Baien
Mississippi River
North Carolina
Montana
Dedden
Mra. Taft
Wendall Mischier
LL. C. Wheeler
Seorth
Frederic P. Brearns
Boston
John R. Wreeman
Providence
R. J
James D Schuyler
Los Angeles
Cal
Techam Randolph
Chicago
Henry R
Rome
Rome Hotel Company
Cherokee
Wright
Second Avenue
Young Men's Library Association
Stegel
Jack BicCartney
Romé
Atlanta
Lilly
Fraser Street
Bo Lock
Rey S B
Lede
Weerview Cemetery
Mra
Bridace
Eola
Mattie
Mary Bridges
Powell
Sine Bridges
Ernest Palmer
Gainesville
Dr Devis
Ela Powell
Newnsn Ga
John M. Drake
Uate
Hardy appointed to board of trustees at Cave Spring asylum
Hardy on the trustee board at the Cave Spring asylum. Governor Smith sent notice last night of Hardy's appointment to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of J C Haer fi, who was chairman. Hardy will enter upon duties immediately.
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Tevesensey Metuety
Wilson M Hardy
Qeat and Dumb Asylum
Cave Spring
Kidney Ailment Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Refund
An advertisement claims Manyens Kidney Remedy cures kidney ailments after a few doses, reducing swelling and restoring color to the face. It urges sufferers to try the remedy despite prior doctors or remedies and promises a money refund if unsatisfied, with druggists selling for 25 cents.
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Right
Battle of Monron
Mortuary notices mix with Columbus deaths in Texas city
Fragmented obituary items report the death of Charles D Cransford in Texas and brief notices from Columbus Georgia and Atlanta. Included are names Gavenner Bransford Blythe others with funeral details and survivor lists for multiple families across cities and states.
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Charles D
Cransford
Texas
Columbag
Charlies 1D
Bransford
Columbus
Togh Texas
David J. Gold
Noble Patriarch Dead in Norfolk Earldom Leader
The Earl of Leicester, patriarch of the English peerage, died at Orkham Hall Wells Norfolk. Born in 1822, he was 76 at his birth year and father to fourteen children, seven sons and seven daughters, as the second Earl of Leicester.
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Thomea William Cowe
Earl of Leicester
Ladies Memorial Abbo ciation meeting at Carmesia Library
Short terms of witereest reports a meeting at 1 oclock this morning with Mrs Pils president urging full attendance for important matters. The Atlanta Federation of Trades holds bi monthly meeting to begin preparations for the fourteenth annual celebration and committee appointments are planned. Colonel Abel Potro shows slight improvement and his family hopeful for early recovery. The Ornamental Suffragettes chorus a verse on women painting parliament and decorating the house.
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Ladies Memorial Abbociation
Carmesia
W. D. Pils
Atlanta Federation of Tradesill
Atlanta Federation
Abel Potro
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