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Savannah special report from July 8 describes W H Johnson on trial for the murder of his father in law John H Scott in May. Evidence portrays a brutal killing and Johnson's conduct amid jury selection and a contempt arrest of McEvoy for soliciting help to influence the case. The trial opened in superior court as Sam Jones medicine era reference highlights lawlessness and Sabbath law disregard in Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
T McEvoy
Falgant
McEvoy
Johnson-Scott Taunder
Johnson
Osborne
Winters
W. H. Johnson
John H. Scott
Scott
Law
Sam Jones
Negro Assassination Near Columbus Subday Night
Special dispatch reports Reuben Taliaferro a Black man shot between 10 and 11 pm in the yard of a neighbor twelve miles west of Columbus, Russell County Alabama. He had visited a colored woman nearby. two pistol shots were heard and the body found this morning in the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Reuben Taliaferro
Russell County
Alabama
Taliaferro
Store Robbed and Fire Set in Athens Tennessee
A midnight break in at a Athens store ended with a fire to cover the theft. The rear window was broken and goods strewn about as robbers looted the stock worth about $4,000, partly insured. No arrests have been made and rumors point to a local rattle prom inent figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Tenn
J. S Gregory
Father and Son Form Law Practice in Hartwell
Hartwell Georgia July announces that Hon J A G McCurry has associated with him his son Julian B McCurry in a general law practice. McCurry has long been regarded as a leading attorney in the area and Julian B McCurry recently graduated from the University of Georgia Law School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell
A. G. McCurry
Julian B McCurry
A . McCurry
University of Georgia Law School
Cents Director: Meet Quarterly Session of the Board Rakes Place
The Central railway board met in Savannah with officers and directors present including Major J. F Hangon chairing and John M. Hgan as president. Jordan resigned to become a railroad commissioner on October 1 and W. C. Bradley was elected to fill the vacancy. a dividend was not decided, a special meeting in August will set the first preferred income dividend, and a union Passenger station contract for Columbus with three railways was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
The
Central Railway
J. F.” Hangon
Ehairman
John M. Hgan
A. B. Lawton
Sivannah
Gi. Gunby Jordan
Cowmbus
S R. Jaques
Macon
Uriah “B. Bayrold
Ameritus
Evan P Howell
W. C Bradley Grocery Company
Columbus
Central
Seaboard Air Line
Southern Railway
Inspector General of Rifle Practice Pushes State Shoot Plan
Inspector General of Rifle Practice Colonel George T. Cann presses a Savannah summer state shoot after meeting Governor Candler who favors the idea but cites a $5,000 funding need. Cann will invite regimental commanders to send five-man teams. expenses borne by companies with possible year-end reimbursement. Last year 23 visiting teams cost the state $74,825. The event timing is undetermined, likely late August or September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
George T. Cann
Cann
Milesze
Piles Cured Without the Knife Promises Relief
A druggist offers PAZO OINTMENT with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure piles. The ad claims relief from itching burning bleeding and protrusion and prices the product at 60 cents.
New Wholesale Shoe Firm to Open in Columbus This Fall
A new wholesale shoe firm, to be formed by Ww. D. Britt, Banks Tarver, J B Tarver and possibly another partner, will open in Columbus this fall. The group has rented attractive stores. Britt formerly led W. D Britt & Co and is a noted young business figure. Tarver senior runs J B Tarver & Co, a major grocery and supply house. Banks Tarver is his son and active in local business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
D. Britt
Banks Tarver
J B Tarver
Britt
W. D Britt & Co
J B. Tarver
J B. Tarver & Co
Blaze Found In Cupola At Brunswick Hotel
A Brunswick Ga hotel, a massive brick building, was struck by fire in the cupola this afternoon. The blaze burned two hours before discovery, with water damage heavy on upper floors. Fire department and volunteers fought the flames, rescuing guests and drying rooms as insured value and losses are noted.
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Brunswick
Slethorpe
Mehmning
Brunswick Fire Department
Philadelphia
Sun
Liverpool
London
Globe
New York
Agricultural
Watertown
Hugh Porter
Kimball House
Gulf Coast Missionary Appointed by Mississippi Bishop
Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson of the Mississippi Episcopal Church names Rev. Ippeneus Trout as Gulf Coast missionary, replacing Rev. Wiliamart who leaves for Algiers. Trout, a respected Mississippi divine, will base at Biloxi after years of missionary work.
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Gulf Coast
Jackson
Miss
Hugh Miller Thompson
Wiocesa
Mississippi
Ipeneus Trout
Great
Hev. Wiliamart
Algiers
Trout
Biloxi
Choctaw Orphan Lands To Be Sold Sparking Entries
Homestead entries have been filed at the government land office in Falkson Miss and in Bolivar county for Choctaw orphan reserve lands. A 160 acre Bolivar tract long occupied by a prominent planter is entered, with likely litigation over title. Other entries indicate significant land value and potential legal action.
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Falkson
Miss
Government Land Office
Bolivar County
General Church Alliance Formed in Columbus
The churches of Columbus Georgia organize a general church alliance to curb immorality, monitor saloons, and oppose Sabbath desecration. Nearly all Protestant churches have joined and an invitation is circulated for Charles Crittenden of Door-of-Hope fame to lead a September union meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Charles Crittenden
New York
Door-of-Hope Fame
Ecity
Back Taxes Policy Sparks Mixed Opinions in Jackson
In Jackson Mississippi on July 8 a special report notes a state revenue agent tightening delinquent back taxes. The piece surveys a range of editorials both praising and criticizing the agent, observing critics shift when the focus moves from railroads and large interests to money ledgers and taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
State Revenue
Adams
Presbyterians of Sparta Plan New Church Building
In Sparta Georgia on July 8 special report states Presbyterians voted to erect a new church rather than repair the existing building. A committee led by Captain R B Baxter Hewell Britt W H Burwell Ed Wiley and Rev M C Britt will oversee all details as plans proceed. The project follows a sizable subscription and work will start soon.
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Sparta
Presbyterians of
R. B. Baxter
Hewell Britt
W. H Burwell
Ed Wiley
M C Britt
Americus Grocer Closed Up. Receiver Appointed
B D Angley, a leading Americus grocer for twenty years, was shut by Deputy U S Marshal Tucker on bankruptcy grounds for foreign creditors. Marshal Barnes was named receiver. Assets and liabilities are not large, likely under $400, with stock and uncollected accounts valued higher. collection trouble caused the failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Marshal Barnes
Americus
D Angley
Marshal Tucker
Macon
Ansley
Buried in Columbus Georgia barber dies in Kentucky
Obituary notice for a former Columbus resident Tuty (Spectatt ohn) awards. He died Friday night in Kentucky and was buried there yesterday. He formerly conducted a barber shop and other businesses in this city for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Olumbus
Wawards
Kentucky
Death notice and brief illness report from Waycross
J G Redmond of Waycross aged about eighty died yesterday. Funeral held this afternoon with Odd Fellows presence, as he belonged to that order. He was the grandfather of Mrs J Rippard and had moved here from Ohio five years ago. Hon J A Cason, former representative of Ware county, is recovering from a fever and is reported much better today.
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J. G. Redmond
Waycross
F G. Redmond
J. A. Cason
Fuly
Cason
Macon Officials Handle Arbitration Talks and Court Fines
Special notes from Macon July 8 show Judge Spencer R Atkinson of the state railroad commission presiding over arbitration of Georgia Southern and Florida railroad tax returns. Mayor Smith led recorder's court in Recorder Freeman’s absence, handling 32 cases briefly. Eight defendants received chain gang sentences, six jailed, and others paid fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Spencer R Atkinson
Georgia Southern and
Florida Railroad
Smith
Recorders Court
Freeman
Eigh
Gitles That Resemble People from Harper's Magazine
The text describes Citles as distinct personalities with varying moods and social roles. It contrasts impressions of Denver, Chicago, Salem of Annapolis, and New York as characteristic figures in a social panorama, using vivid but playful portraits of cities and their people.
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Harper's Magazine
Denver
Chicago
Salem
Annapolis
New York
Patse
Boaton
Third Regimens In Camp at Washington Georgia
Nine companies of the Third Georgia regiment are now under tents at Hifle Pope park in Washington. Detachments from Augusta and Athens troops arrived as a second battalion formed by the Elberton Light Infantry and other units. Volunteers worked in rain to set up tents and stumps as the camp took shape, with the Fourth regiment band providing music for the week.
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Washington
Third Georgia Regiment
Hifle Pope Park
Irvin Grands
Dyson
Teague
German Guards
A J Renkle
Ogiethorpes
C. H Debaugh
Clinch Rifles
A. I. Welsiger
Augusta
Elberton Light Infantry
Hunter
McCurdy
Athens
Irvin Guards
Smith
A. L King
Hurt
Greensaboro
Perfeet
Madison
Conyers
Almond
Latc
Red Hills
Third Georgia
Band of
Brinbridge
New Districts Debate Weighs on Legislature
In Jackson Mississippi July special report lawmakers face a hard question. Though many politicians have staked out plans the only body able to settle redistricting is the Legislature. Public belief favors compact districts and avoids gerrymandering as the state braces for January session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
London Answers Story of a Young Hopeful Brother
A London tale recalls a mother and her young son Tommy who refuses work after a bedtime story about a boy who dies to support his mother. Asked why not work to help mom, the boy quips about the house and pantry not lasting, then jokes about finding another husband for sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ben
Tommy
Momma
Trouble Is Brewing Over Rural Delivery Carriers
Chicago Tribune reports rural free delivery carriers accused of acting as agents for Chicago wholesale houses and liquor firms. Critics warn this harms local merchants in dry goods and groceries and may defile the postal program. Merchants demand carriers stop serving private vendors or risk action to curb rural delivery expansion.
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Carxtea
Pyramid Pile Cure Claims Quick Relief for Piles
A Sacramento reader at 818 17th St reports permanent cure after using Pyramid Pile Cure, saying a 20 year struggle with piles ended after the first application. The ad notes the drug is sold by Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall, Michigan, and offers a free book by mail.
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Thes B. Wood
17Th St
Sacramento
Cal
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshail
Mich
Charbon Cannot Live in Macon Says Georgia Expert
Macon, July special report with Dr J R Anderson of Macon, an expert on horse diseases, arguing that charbon or anthrax prevalent in Mississippi cannot spread in Georgia. He cites dry soil, lack of moisture, and local climate as preventing epidemic spread, comparing soil conditions to planted corn where only the grounded grain thrives.
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Macon
J. R. Anderson
Mississippi
Georgia
Cuthbert
Brunswick
Tha
Mississippi Valley
India
Strange encounters and auctioneer mischief mix in Baltimore
John Widgeon of the Maryland Academy of Sciences recalls rare reptile sightings in Maryland, including a black snake near a fishhawk nest on Kent Island. Landon Tidbits recounts an auction scene where a challenger provokes bids, and Marion ejects a disruptive spectator to win the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
John Widgeon
Maryland Academy of Sciences
Kent Island
Jimb
Landon Tidbits
Beryond
Marlow
Marion
Gressor
Coghy
Cross roads laundries cheer New York farmers wives
A New York World column discusses Rep Frosts idea of steam laundries at every crossroad to end washday drudgery for country women. It argues such laundries could boost rural life, center social gossip, and ease isolation while tying into modern farm progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Wisconsin
New York
New England
Representative Frost
Frost
Growth of Private Cars for Varied Wealth Levels
Private rail cars once tied to vast wealth now accessible to many. A New York refitting company buys old Pullman coaches and transforms interiors to customer specifications. Options include parlors dining sleeping and smoking rooms with prices from 1 600. Castaway cars prove handsome and serviceable for moderate means, signaling thrift and wealth growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Machine That Threads Needles Captures Attention
A Chicago Journal report describes a nearly automatic device that threads needles at a rapid pace. Demonstrated by Lee and Donaldson of Minneapolis, the machine carries, threads, knots, cuts, and spaces thread ends into a rack for embroidery work in Swiss or Hamburg style. The invention marks progress from manual to automated needle threading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal
Lee& Donaldson
Minneapolis
Gt Gal
Switzerland
Hamburg
Surprise Replacement in Macon Deputy Collector Post
Dr Calvin McCarthy a Macon colored deputy Internal Revenue collector for three years was replaced by E I Bergstrom a white agent from Athens. McCarthy learned of the change by letter and asked for reasons but Collector Rucker offered none. The $1000-a-year office will be filled by Bergstrom while McCarthy returns to medical practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Macon
Calvin McCarthy
Rucker
Atlanta
E. I. Bergstrom
Revenue Service
Athens
McCarthy
Bergstrom
Epworth League Delegation Heads to San Francisco
Macon Georgia July delegates from Mulberry Street Methodist church and Epworth League members head to the Epworth League convention in San Francisco beginning July 18. Dr Pinson will speak in Los Angeles en route on The Epworth League as a Social Factor.
Shakespeare and Christian Science in the Philadelphia Record
The piece argues Shakespeare anticipated Christian Science and uses Bolingbroke and John of Gaunt from Richard II to explore belief, healing, and fate. It contends Shakespeare would support both sides and notes later courts enforcing Christian Science beliefs within legal restraint.
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Philadelphia
Shakespeare
John of Gaunt
Caucasus
Old Gaunt
Courts of Justice
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