Indignant Macon Citizens Protest Deportation Coloring
In Macon Georgia on June 30 citizens express outrage at a deportation order tied to the coloring of illegitimate birth issues. Dr White and others are named in a controversy over moral standards and the alleged involvement of detectives and lawyers. The Hesibah home and local figures are referenced as part of the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Associated Press
Fale
White
Calloway
Vas Olaime
Wonderful June Bargains From Local Store
A local retailer highlights Panama Hats from five to twenty five dollars and shirts from one to three fifty with hosiery underwear and neckwear, thanking customers for June business and promising continued value and service.
Get right with God card leads to arrest in street profanity case
A Black man named Jackson cursed passersby and police after an Inscription revival card in his hatband prompted officers Whatley and Hillingworth to arrest him. He claimed drink and possible drugging, was arraigned on two counts, and fined 15 in each, sending him to the city chain gang for sixty days. The revival card was confiscated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Torgey
God
Bob Jackson
Exchange Place
Dacatur Street
Whatley
Hillingaworth
Kim
Jackson
Recorders Court
City Salesmen Leave July 16 for Savannah Tybee Excursion
The City Batewmen's Association announces its tenth annual excursion to Savannah and Tybee, departing Monday night July 16 at 8 o'clock via Central of Georgia. The group will reach Savannah at 7 the next morning, with advance reservations available at the offices of Graham, Tybee hotel proprietor, and Pulaski House. A $2 daily visitor concession is offered, and the committee promises enhanced features and a grander program than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Batewmen's Association
Savanneh and
Tybee
Central of Georgia
Savannah
Com
Er. Graham
Tybee Hotel
Pulaski House
Scuffle ends with stabbing during porch fight
Two railroad brakemen, Moore and Kitchens, argued on a Spring Street porch when Moore grabbed Kitchens necktie. A scuffle led to a knife jab under the heart. Kitchens was treated by a surgeon and released. both men were arrested and later arraigned.
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Chicago Tribune
J. Moore
Houte
Spring Street
Kitchens
Moore
Menore
Lockhart
Hieore Shaft
Daniel Brothers Co. 43-47 steal site Watton Street
A report notes Daniel Brothers Co at 43 47 Watton Street involved in a theft related incident. Authorities investigated the site and secured the area as part of ongoing property crime actions. Residents reported unauthorized access in the neighborhood and possible misappropriation of materials.
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Watton Street
Eugene Black Honored At Atlanta Insurance Dinner
Eugene R. Black retiring manager of the Georgia agency for Prudential Life Insurance was honored at a Nan Kimball dinner yesterday at 1 o clock. Manager Zimmer prepared an elaborate menu as admirers toasted and praised his leadership in Atlanta and the southern insurance field.
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Eugene R. Black
Georgia
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Nan Kimball
Zimmer
Mir. Black
Atlanta
South
Georgia Association of Life Ingureta
Imsurance
BR. F. Rhedden
R. L. Foreman
EB. R. Black
J. B. Pickett
J. 8. Cameron
Steiner & Burr
Thomas Peters
W. Woods White
W. E. Hawkins
Leopold Haas
George M. Hope
Edwin Haes
Nut
Covington Tax Values Rise Amid Delinquent Increase
Newton County shows large rises in taxable values per Tax Receiver J F Lurisford with values climbing yearly since 1905. For 1908 the total assessed value is about 8 million, and the new levy is expected to approach 4.0 million, despite a higher delinquency rate.
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Covington
Jung
Newton County
J. F. Lurisford
Yosra Nawton
Seta
Micely
Fake Lunatic Ten Years Old Shocks Juvenile Court
A ten year old boy, posing as a lunatic, appeared in juvenile court after being found sleeping in railroad yards and stealing fruit. The recorder noted the case as a rare instance of a child faker and ordered detention for a few days while probation officers seek information on the boy, who claimed a name as D. Ofer Henry James. The officer doubted his sanity while the boy’s remarks drew ridicule. authorities sought identification and guardians.
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Western and Atlantic
D. Ofer Henry James
Will Davis
Greer
Runaway Train Collision Kills Two in Florida
Ocala, Fla. June 30. A freight train of two engines attempting a steep grade on the Atlantic Coast Line at Martin, nine miles north of Ocala, split and the rear cars were telescoped by the pushing engine. Conductor Cary Meek and a black flagman, unnamed, were killed. Seven loaded cars burned. bodies of the conductor and flagman cremated.
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Ocala
Fla
Martin
Cary
Moore & Sons Bifocals Claim Invention Leader Market
ING L MOORE SONS advertise their bifocals as the sole makers of Integral Kryptok Invialbio Bifocals. They boast durability and double-vision clarity with no cement, calling it the greatest optical invention in fifty years and listing 42 N Broad Street, Covington, Go. A dividend of 8 percent is declared by Covington Bank directors in a semi annual meeting, noting a capital increase from 25,000 to 335,750 and highlighting steady stockholder payouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kryptok Invialbio
Covington
Fireworks Display Planned at Peachtree Ivy and Nearby Corners
A Fourth of July fireworks event is set to open at the junction of Peachtree and Ivy streets and at the corner of Spring and Alexander streets on July 3. Organizer A. W. Parlinger announced details.
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Peachtree
Ivy Streets
Alexander
A. W
Parlinger
Georgians Campus Beautification Plan At University of Georgia
Athens June 30 plans for beautifying the large Brittain farm donated to the University of Georgia feature a survey by landscape engineer Charles W. Leavitt. Chancellor Barrow and Mr. Shackelford oversee the project with university engineers and students. A 25 acre park near the lake and river drive along campus are proposed, with forestry and agriculture divisions to use the land. The summer survey will produce a map mirroring Leavitt’s earlier property work.
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Athens
Plana
Tatversity
Georgia
Charge
Foster Peabody
Barrow
Shackelford
Charles W. Leavitt
New York
Brittain
Leavitt
Charles M. Straban
E. L. Griggs
Department of Forestry
Peabody
Department of Agriculture
Alumot
Mrs Colquitt Died Saturday in Atlanta at 88
Mrs W W Colquitt prominent Atlanta woman died at 7 oclock Saturday night at her home 487 Piedmont avenue age 88 cause paralysia she had suffered for some time burial arrangements to be announced in church services at St Luke Episcopal church planned funeral details unsure due to incomplete source text she was married to W W Colquitt and survived by family members with local connections
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W. W. Colquitt
Atlanta
Piedmont Avenue
Colquitt
Tory
Merry
Lilla’ Neyle“Habernham
Str
Willae Neyle Haberghess
Bavganagh
Colquitt Ig
St. Luke
Grace Church Sunday School Announcement
Fragmented OCR text appears to announce Grace Church Sunday School events and activities. The readable segments mention youth and adults, classes, and a possible first meeting. The damaged text prevents a clear event date or full details.
Seved From Hydrophobia and Goat Murder Trial
The transcript recalls a rural court scene where old Aaron Brady and others discuss a murdered goat linked to hydrophobia fears. The recorder questions Aaron and others about involvement, betrayal, and motives as the judge and townsfolk weigh larceny and treachery in a light yet serious legal setting.
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Aaron
Broyles
Aaron Brady
Billy Gow
Jetgei
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