Mammoth Military Tournament at Fort Oglethorpe Featured in Dallas Merchants Slip
A fragmented nineteenth century notice describes a mammoth military tournament to be held at Fort Oglethorpe. Merchants of Dallas Ga promote the event with printed slips and streamers, promising a moving picture show and a grand display titled Big Chief Taft Braids Stringfield. The piece also notes a bankruptcy petition in Georgia with assets listed at 6609.89 and debts of 3006.64.
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Fort Oglebe
Texas
Kington
Taft
Braids Stringfield
Jung
B. , & Merchant of
Dallas
J. C
A Scandalous Proceeding Editorial on Governor Smith
The Macon Telegraph editorializes on reports of nightly caucuses by legislators to convict Railroad Commissioner McLendon, urging decency and questioning if Georgia can tolerate such outside influence. It notes ex governor Smith’s past charges and asks if the governor would respond to reporters’ inquiries.
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Macon Telegraph
Smith
G. McLendon
Railroad Commission
Atlanta
House
Senate
McLendon
Reilroad Commission
Seid Ista
Ben \Lendon
Missioner
Ichabod
Hia
Georgia
the Constitution
Children enjoy meals with K K K Flour
A brief note highlights children savoring meals made with K K K Flour, describing them as fat and happy after eating the product.
Jealousy Sparks Fatal Shootout in Middlesborough
In Middlesborough Kentucky on June 30 two Norton Virginia men J W Mayes and Robert Culbertson clashed with a Gael over Anne Cayes who was dying from two gunshot wounds. Mayes died after firing and attempting suicide by knife as officers closed in. Culbertson survived a serious arm wound.
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Middlesborough
J. W. Mayes
Norfolk and Western Railway
Robert Culbert- Iger
Norton
Anne Cayes
Mayes
Culbertson
Officera
A Poses
Bond Election at Macon May Resume if Feasible
Mayor Pro Tem Brunner appoints a special committee to decide if a new bond election can be held on the failed issue. Alder men Riley Adama and Hall will investigate and push for a vote, offering Vineville another chance if feasible.
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Macon
Brunner
Riley
Adama
Hall
Vineville
Tragic homicide reported near Jamieson farm in Des Moines
Calvin Dttiepa was found dead yesterday near the Jamieson home as investigators work through a fatal incident. John Hitchie discovered the body on his adjacent farm, with authorities detailing the grim scene as a possible suicide or murder tied to the Jamieson family.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Calvin Dttiepa 6
Dimer Jamieson
John Hitchie
Jamieson
Auto Death Roll reports fatal injuries in Pittsburg case
June 30 Pittsburg story recounts a newsboy an office boy and a crippled man likely fatally injured after being struck by automobiles. Police investigations and driver inquiries follow the incident as officials seek details of the single fatal act and circumstances surrounding the crash.
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Pittsburg
Reunion July 22 of 42nd Georgia holds Atlanta gathering
The remnant of the Forty second Georgia will hold its annual reunion in Atlanta on July 22 near the anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta. Mayor Robert F. Maddox will speak, with Judge George Hillyer and Col. W. M. Calhoun among likely others. The regiment’s leaders note the long tradition and aging membership.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Robert F. Maddox
George Hillyer
United Confederate Veterans
L. P. Thomas
Forty-second Georgia Association
Ovar
W. H. Hilsey
W. M. Calhoun
Thia
In Memoriam Mrs A B Armstrong Obituary Notice
In Memoriam for Mrs A B Armstrong notes a devout Christian life devoted to charity and aiding destitute and orphans. Survived by husband BR S Armstrong and three children William, Margaret and Ann. Funeral details and Birmingham Alabama origin referenced. Also a separate notice mentions a weekly Sleeping Car service Atlanta to Wrightsville Beach by SHABOARD.
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Armstrong
Lfe
First Methodist Church
Shel
J. P. Welter
Birmingham
Ale
Atlanta
Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsvilla
Shaboard
Blood of the Husband Failed to Save Wife
New York June 30 Herman Reicherts quiet heroism failed to save his wife after a sidewalk fall caused internal hemorrhage. Doctors warned of dying and Reichert offered his blood during a transfusion attempt. He bound his arm to hers as doctors continued the operation, but she did not survive.
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New York
Herman Reichert
Reichert
Shooting report from Douglas Georgia to be clarified
Fragmentary report from Douglas Georgia describes a domestic incident involving James Morris and Charley Cowart. The note mentions a shooting claim and a possible altercation between spouses but lacks clear dates, locations, or outcomes. Further readable details are unavailable in the text provided.
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James Mi Io
Charley
Douglas
Zune
Jamen Morris
Cowart
Ria
Seaboard Asks Big Bond Issue
The railroad commission met yesterday with Vice Chairman George Hiyer presiding to hear Seaboard Air Line Railway’s request to issue 1500000 bonds to refinance debts and fund double-tracking portions of the line in South Carolina. General Counsel Leigh R Watts presented for the receivers. decision expected today.
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Railroad Commission
George Hiyer
McLendon
Seaboard Air Line Railway Company
South Carolina
Leigh R. Watts
Billboard Air Line
Birthday Holiday Opening at Delights Springs
Spend the Birthday of the Nation at Delightful Warm Springs with one day tickets at 1.00 and 1.50 for Sunday and Monday. Tickets sold through A. B. and A. Ticket office at 70 Peachtree.
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Warm Springs
A. B. and
Peachtree
Duel Following Attempted Murder Shocks German Court
New York June 30. A remarkable duel followed a failed murder attempt in Germany. Lieutenant Granier killed Lieutenant Zwitzers near Blankenburg after Zwitzers, a married man with a family, sought to kill Granier’s fiancée. The state arranged preliminaries with two infantry companies supervising. A railway provided a locomotive and ambulance to transport the wounded to hospital where Zwitzers died. Granier faces months detention in a fortress.
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New York
Ting
Germany
Bertin
Granier
Zwitzers
Blankenburg
Zreitaers
State Railway
Grainer
Calhoun Motion Overruled in Railroads Case
In San Francisco Judge Law Jer overruled a motion to dismiss the second indictment against Patrick Calhoun, president of United Railroads. Trial on the fourth charge of offering a bribe to a city supervisor led to a hearing with a request for a change of venue. hearing set for July 3.
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Calhoun
San Francisco
Law Jer
Sgalonat
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
Wen
One of the Essentials of the Happy Homes of Today
A fragmentary passage extols essential products for health and happiness. It praises a world renowned wine remedy and other items approved by experts and the “Well-Informed of the World.” The text is garbled and cites quality and truthfulness without coherent detail.
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Rogers, Peet & Co
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
L. J. Daniel
Daniel Bro’s Co
Peachtree St
Ries
Kentucky
Maddox
Seaboard
Oply
Girl
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United States Revenue
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assn
ST. Louis, MO
James F. Lynch
Atlanta, Ga
Auldross, McCord Place
Georgia R
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Wight Vn-Shumaneny
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IL Patt Py Miser
Aniante
Jusinees Tollegt Ince
Sminutes
Alanta & West Point Railroad Co
Montgomery
Cox Ar Rae
Courass
Saasion Bewine
Colleg Mik Y
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Georgia School of Technology
Zaplainc
Hivren
Siholeraips
Matheson
Ras AL
Deyree
Atudente
Atley
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