Big Encampment Begins Today With Militia Troops
The annual militia encampment opens today with troops from South Carolina Alabama Georgia and Tennessee arriving at Fort Callon. Colonel John V. Van Wisdale commands Seventeenth Infantry while Colonel Hale leads in the fort. The camp runs July 6 to August 4 with transport and supply funds secured after near shortfall in army and navy appropriations.
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Fair Gstates
Asnniston
Imanruvera
John VT. van Vradale
Seventeenth Infanter
Port Meltiersen
Caty
Colonere van Wisdale
Coronel Hale
National Guard
Army
Navy
Mins Co
South Carolina
Alabamy Carolina
Wennessee Troonsa
Hyo mHitia
Mabe Evil
Coronel F. Pomeray
Noth
Well Named From Tin: A Cryptic Query on a Robbery
A garbled OCR fragment references a Mexican asking about a new tire and an alledged robber. The text hints at an investigation and a claim that everyone is wearing out or numerable.
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Coor
Peabody Grads Meet at Athens in Georgia
Alumni of Georgia Peabody College for Teachers met in Athens at the University of Georgia to form a permanent Georgia alumni organization. Dr Wooster opened the session. Prof Alfriend presided. Speakers included Dr Bruce J Payne and Prof Wooster on Peabody’s future and the alumni debt and opportunity.
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Athena
Georgia
Peabody College For
Nashville
Tolay
University of Georgia
Kyle T. Alfriend
Macon
Td Wooster
Alumni Association
School of Education
Stella C. Center
Mississippi
Dor
Bruce J' Payne
Peabody College
Peabody
Boies Tes
Cecenny Piaerdina High Faculti
Fulk Force
Peabody Vollese
South
Hash College
Young Woman Shot in Quarrel Receives Life-Saving Surgery
Miss Sallie Berry of Teawhtiee Ulto was wounded when a pistol discharged during a quarrel with her sister Kath. The bullet lodged in her spine, causing partial paralysis. Surgeons removed the ball Thursday night and reported improvement the next day, though danger remained as they awaited signs of complications.
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Santtarlom
Sallie Berry
Kath
Mianta
Dis City
Th. H
Ely
Atlanta
Misa Huth Berry
Marth
Sallie
Tom Walker
Last Stage of Lorimer Case Nears Verdict
Senator Mesers of Montana speaks on the Lorimer election dispute as the Senate nears a decision on the junior senator’s contest. A final vote is anticipated by midweek, with briefings and potential debate extending into tomorrow.
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Moashington
Joe
Mesers
Montana
Dareel
Bete
Senitip Msers
iSmith in Race for Georgia Legislature
Attorney John Smith, a prominent Atlanta lawyer, announced his candidacy for the Georgia Legislature from Fulton County. The announcement came ahead of the August primary and was not unexpected.
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Ismith
John ¥. Smith
Atlanta
Georgia
Fulton
Smith
Entering the Fulton County State Legislature Race
Acknowledging urging from friends, Mr. Smith tentatively announces his candidacy on a progressive platform for the state legislature from Fulton County. He pledges an honest, courageous administration and seeks broad support beyond political factions to serve the county’s general welfare.
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Smith
Fulton County
Guerrilla Fights Follow Defeat as Mexican War Shifts
A rebel retreat from Chihuahua to Juarez signals a shift from organized campaign to guerrilla warfare in north western Mexico. Federal forces move to intercept rebels as Juarez hosts war councils and plans. Casas Grandes remains a future mobilization center for Sonora defenses.
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FE Paso
Texas
Mexico
Casas Grandes
Senora
Chihuahua
Rachimba
Avars
Chihuahlu
Sonora
Agua Prieta
Sanjini
Frontera Sonora
Sanjinez
Huerta
Juar
Juarez
Rabago
Believe Jeter Alive and Well
The missing Citizens Bank of Geneva cashier J M Jeter is believed alive and well. Detectives say he was seen in Atlanta on June 17, possibly traveling to Birmingham and Warm Springs then Pensacola, with about 4000 dollars reportedly invested. Birmingham detectives search his movements while relatives await word.
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J. M. Jeter
Citizens” Bank
Geneva
Jeter
Atlanta
C. H. Christian
Whitehall Street
Sr. Christian
Birmingham
Warm Springs
Polic
North Georgia
Pensacolabia
F. L. Jeter
Pensacola
Davis Heads Randolph Bank and Labor Talks
The Bank of Randolph in Cuthbert elected Flvi Davis as president with R D Gay as vice president and Fy Reid as cashier. Directors named include H Davis Gay Andrews Hammack Martin Moye and Wade. The bank declared a dividend and set aside surplus while planning a merger into a national bank to become First National Bank of Cuthbert.
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Cuthbert
Bank of Randolph
Fl i Davis
R. D. Gay
Fy Reid
IF. H. Davis
R. Lb. Gay
J. W. Andrews
Rural Carriers Elect Officers at Atlanta Convention
The Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association closed its annual convention in Atlanta electing officers for the ensuing year and selecting Atlanta as next year’s meeting place. R L King of Covington re elected president defeating R J Proctor of Statesboro. G W Gammage named vice president and George Bond repea t ed as secretary and treasurer. Paul Lindsay, J D King and Bond elected delegates to the national convention in Nashville.
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Georgia Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Atlanta
R. L. King
Covington
R. J. Proctor
Statesboro
G. W. Gammage
George Bond
Paul Linds
J. D. King
Nashville
King
Holden Maken
L. Brown
Georgia Cotton Growers’ Association
John N. Holder
House of Representatives
Georgia
Paul Lindsay
R. Loc. A
Minneapolis
DeGraw
Lindsay
W. D. Brown
R. Fd.news
Fetter
Slaten
John M. Slaton
Senate
Go with the Grady Cadets to Warm Springs
A Grady Cadets trip departs Tuesday July 9 via A and B and A railways for a day of music dancing and bathing. Train leaves 8 00 a m from Union Station.
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Grady Cadets
Warm Springs
Union Station
Bryan States He Didnt Want Job
Lincoln Nebraska July 5 crowds greet W J Bryan at station with brass band and cheers as he speaks from a hotel car Mrs Bryan present. He says he did not delude himself about Baltimore nomination and that Roosevelt would have no excuse if Wilson ran, noting Chicago convention dynamics.
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Lincoln Neb
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Baltimore
Chicago
Roosevelt
Wilson
Equal Pay Will Be Her Platform
Chicago July 5 attendance in Chicago of 1900 educators from nearly every college university and state system opened the National Educational Association conference. Grace C Stracham Brooklyn district superintendent is a candidate for president opposing Dr Swann Swatmoore to succeed Carroll C Perus Milwaukee. Her platform centers on laws guaranteeing women equal pay in education.
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Chicago
National Educational Association
Grace C. Stracham
Brooklyn
Dr. Swann
Swatmoore
Carroll C. Perus
Miwaukee
General Hoke laid to rest in Raleigh
General L F Hoke was buried at Oakwood cemetery after services at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Raleigh. The state house was closed for the ceremony and the church overflowed with mourners. Honorary pallbearers included state officers and Confederate Veterans leaders such as General Julian and General Bennet H Young sent condolences.
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Raleigh
N. C
State House
L. F. Hoke
Oakwood Cemetery
Church of the Good Shepherd
Julian
North Carolina
Yeu A Jong
Bennet H. Young
United Confederate Veterans
Rebels Whipped With Small Losses Near Bachimba
At General Huerta s headquarters Bachimba July 5 brief rebel resistance preceded retreat causing little loss of life. Rebels destroyed 40 miles of railroad to Chihuahua City hindering main federal columns for about three days. Huerta commands 1 900 repair men expected to fix the line in three days.
Hurst Shot by Capt Horkan in Moultrie Office
John W. Hurst, a county farmer, was shot twice by Captain G. A. Horkan in the captain's private office. One bullet shattered his jaw, the other lodged in his arm. Authorities say the wounds are serious but not likely fatal.
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Moultrie
John W. Hurst
G. A. Horkan
Army Aviators Fall 400 Feet at Salisbury Plain
In Salisbury Plain England Captain KE B Loraine and Sergeant Major Wilson of the army flying corps were killed during early morning flight training. Their aeroplane rose to about 400 feet before losing control, turning over and crashing to the roadway. The incident occurred at the great military encampment near the base.
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Salisbury Plain
England
KE. B. Loraine
Wilson
Army Flying Corps
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