Tragedy Follows Note Becomes Fatal Duel Near Charlotte
A man known as Lafon Rogers shot and killed Richard Richardson after delivering a note to Miss Max Pressley whom he attempted to reach by writing. Richardson delivered the note but said Pressley laughed at it. Rogers later shot Richardson at his doorway and then killed Miss Pressley at her home before shooting himself. Rogers, 19, had prior Morganton incarceration. his family is prominent in the area.
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Rogers
Charlotte
Sprott
Lafon
Eml Rogers
Fisn
Wai Rechard
Rich Prason
de Theottels
Max Pressley
Atantis
Miss Pressley
Wii Richardson
Richardson
Rogers Askea
Bresstey
Jackson Helms
Wiss Pressley
Gate Actum
Morganton
Deep Water For St Marys Dredge To Remove Shoals
Government dredge to be deployed on the Fernandina bar and St Marys River shoals. Colonel McKenzie of the army promises action to deepen the river and improve outlet to the sea. Readiness cited but legal concerns loom over dredging plans and expected benefits for St Marys waterway.
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Washington
Brantley
McKenzie
Prenem Department of the Army
Fernandina Bar
St Wary Mer
St Mar
St Mar River
Fernandina
Mc Iyensie
Grand jury targets illegal pensions in Walton County
The grand jury’s final report will name numerous Walton County residents allegedly drawing state pensions unlawfully. The investigation covers dead veterans still receiving payments and lists more than twenty names. A separate probe into Dr Bilan W Arrowood for arson at his Parsons Street residence continues with testimony about kerosene use and insurance inconsistencies. The final report, drafted by a special committee, is due to be submitted tomorrow.
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Grand Jury
Purt
Walton County
Tte
Georga
Granu Jury
Fulton County
Arrowood
Bilan W Arrowood
Parsons Street
Chrif WR Joyner
Fire Department
Arrow
Grand Yart Merte Eins
G WoAdate Charles
Daly
Rob Whittler
J Goldmith
Bill
Draughing
Americans Die in Bolignao Prov Ladron Strike
A fragmentary report from Manila dated January 26 describes a clash in Bolignao province where a younger force gathered to disperse ladrones. Three Americans, including teacher Wr Osborne, were killed after volunteers fought the attackers and captured the fleeing assailants. Details are incomplete.
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Manila
Yountrer
Bolignao
Dambeles
Ladrones
Ras Wen
Wr Osborne
tTe
Ladronss
Iitter
Jebel
Amercans
Roosevelt Seeks Senate Action on Cuban Treaty Extension
President Roosevelt informs the Senate of extending the time for ratification of the Cuban reciprocity treaty. The notice cites January dates and acknowledges the need to await ratification under the treaty terms. The communication also mentions related Canadian borders treaties transmitted to the Senate.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Washington
Cuba
Lamas
Labor agent killed in distillery shooting near Pass Christian
An early Sunday shooting at a turpentine distillery north of Pass Christian left a labor agent dead and several others wounded. Charles Cannon, a plant employee, was seriously wounded, while a Black man named Charles Radgers was critically hurt. The event followed an attempt to persuade workers to abandon the distillery and relocate to the delta for higher wages, with gunfire erupting after Lewis drew his pistol. Local officers report increased threats against labor agents at mills and distilleries in the region.
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Jakeon Wiss
Worrison County
Turpentine
Pass Christian
Tewis
Regra
Tost
Charles Cannon
Teiwe
Lewis
Cannon
Charles Radgers
Esc
Gannon
Mills
Impertine Distilleries
Telcho
Talon
4A Guaranteed Cure for Piles Ad Claims Refund
An old advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding forms. It claims a refund if PAZO GINTMINT fails to cure and mentions a price of 8 cents.
Notorious liquor dealer arrested after search yields whisky
Judge A W Bite ordered a search of Tawrence Bird's premises at his stand. Officials found whisky and two boxes of liquor hidden on the property. Bird resisted arrest claiming danger to his health. he was carried to the courthouse on a stretcher. Judge Fite fined him $100 in default of jail payment. Bird remains jailed.
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Dsite
Tawrence Bird
Court House
Bird
Saturda
Sherif
John M Johnson
Fite
Lemon Elixir Promises Gentle Relief at Drug Stores
Morles 6 Lemon Elixir is advertised as acting gently on the powers with no unpleasant effect. The product is priced at 00 0 cents per bottle and offered at all drug stores.
Discharge Orders for Soldiers of Eighteenth Infantry and Cavalry
The secretary of war authorized immediate discharge for soldiers of the Eighteenth Infantry and Fourteenth Cavalry who, at the date of sailing for Manila, will have six months or less to serve. Charles S Schwab leaves Palermo en route to Paris via time.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Eighteenth Infantry
Fourteenth Cavalry
Manila
Charles VI Schwab
Palermo Peas
Paris
State to recover land set aside for education of poor children
Governor Terrell signs contract with three attorneys to recover about 25 land lots totaling roughly 20,000 acres across Appling Baker Bern ie Cuffee Culquitt Decatur Irwin Miller Pierce Thomas Ware Worth for education of poor children first set apart by 1918 act. The move targets sales for school funds while outlining cost allocations, court steps, and attorney succession terms.
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Gmormor Terrell Ars
Everty
Actus
Turrell
Appling
Baker
Bernie Cuffee
Ampud Survevors
Uc Ihum
Ol Miguel
Goverlnor Terrell
Guntral Hart
Vesteriag
John Hagtod
EB Cheney
Train Enunt
Eldeidge Cutts
Urey
Comnmun
Ige
Terce
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief From Tobacco Heart Ailment
A reader cites severe heart pain and chest oppression from excess tobacco use and credits Dr Miles Heart Cure Nervine and Liver Pills with a complete, permanent recovery after following the advertised regimen. The testimonial urges others with heart or nervous troubles to seek Dr Miles remedies from druggists and to request a free book.
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Myles
Eljan Hat
Dothan
Ala
Judge W R Day Elevated to the Highest Tribunal
Canton Ohio January 9 judge W R Day accepted a tender of appointment as associate justice of the United States supreme court He later said he had mailed his accept and did not know when the appointment would be sent to the senate The White House had announced the tender three days earlier and his acceptance was received shortly after noon today The decision came after President Roosevelt offered the seat and Day reported his acceptance this morning
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Canton
Ohio
WR Day
United States Supreme Court
Senate
Washington
White House
Wiliam R Day
Supreme Bench of the
United States
Day
Death of Thomas Quick After Shootout in St Charles Park
Thomas Quick died at 4 PM after a pursuit near Ashton plantation. He was wounded in the arm, hid in drainage, and was riddled with bullets before cremation with his effects. Sheriff Ory was killed when serving a warrant, with one shot ending his pursuit.
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New Othans Tangary
Tohn Thomas
Sherif Ory
St Charles Park
Ashton
Thomas
Ory
Cairnes Wins Monthly Contest For Young Athletes
Cairnes wins the monthly program of the Young Men's Christies Association last night. Contests included standing broad jump running broad jump and rope climb. Milt Cairnes took first, Holmes Mason second, and Tred Martin third in overall standings.
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Themca
Christies
J Smith
H Orbarre
W Morris
Garnes
HG Smith
Frat Dispute Sparks suspensions at tech college
A campus fight last Saturday led to a two week suspension for four students at a technological school. The dispute centers on a Sigma Alpha Epsilon issue alleging racial bias in fraternity admissions. Glenn Jr of Atlanta and D L Scofield of Vacaville are named among those involved, with tensions between Southern fraternities and school authorities easing but not fully resolving.
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Technological School
GR Glenn Jr
At‘inta
G@ R Glenn
D L Scofield
Vaca
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternits
Glenn
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Seveld
Alpha Tau Omega
Maher Knocked Out By Chovinski In Two Rounds
In a six round bout at the Weshinten Sporting Club Joe Chovinski defeated Maher in the second round after Maher showed hesitation and was unable to withstand a rapid assault. Chovinski used sharp lefts and fast footwork to dominate, with Maher ultimately unable to answer the pressure.
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Philadelphia
Perr Maher
Joe Chovniki
Weshinten
Jonshi Vaher
Chovnski
Maher
Uugan
I Maher
Thas Plain
Finus Ghovask
Valters
Lorllard Dog Dominates Early Champion Stake Heats
The January trials at Hobart Ames featured two heats in the Champion Stake. Lorllard Dog posted the best time in the first heat, beating rivals Alant and Doryear with Geneva. Six dogs were withdrawn including Charity Corners Podfield Pride and Jack Pinksba, with Gount Oakley cut on a wire and Lady Count withdrawn after a fast pace. Attendance was large, with many ladies present.
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Lorllard
United States
Meeg
Lorlllard
Mohaph
Alant
Doryear
Geneva
Lenillara
Hk Mie
Podfield Pride
Jack Pinksba
Harwikhs
Elle Gount
Oakley
Hobart
Ames
Georgia Colleges to Meet for Oratorical Contest Planning
The Georgia Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest Association will meet at Piedmont Hotel parks near Mendix to discuss next year’s contest. Officials from state colleges except Emory expect to attend with Emory likely present. goal is to decide a site and date, possibly in Atlanta later in spring.
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Georgia
Piedmont Hotel
Mendix
Georgia Intercollegiate
Sreema
Georgia School of Technotag
Emor
Reeman
Atlanta
Nominations Placed for Capital City Guards Officers
Orville H Hall nominated for Captaincy of the Capital Civ Guards, Lt Charis Volter and Lt Ernest Belcer named for lieutenant, at a meeting in the armory. Nominations were unanimous and likely to stand in February elections.
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Orville H Hall
Capital Civ Guards
L Fth
Orikle Hal
Charis ¢ Volter
Ernest HL Belcer
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George Muse Clothing CO
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Meir
Cairnes
Tech
Choynski
Murray Hill Club
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Jos
A, Magnus & CO
Cincinnati
Association
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Tale
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