Toy pistol wounds blamed for tetanus deaths
Reports from Pittsburg Harrisburg and Detroit confirm multiple tetanus deaths linked to play weapon injuries from July 4. Six boys in Pittsburg and four in Harrisburg are named victims, with Paul Lorentz and Harret Snow among the reported cases as authorities trace fatalities to toy pistol wounds and lockjaw.
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Pittsburg
Lockjaw
Harrisburg
Paul
Minn
Paul Lorentz
Detroit
Midh
Harret Snow
Residence Fire Destroys Six Homes in Vineville
Macon Georgia July 4 13 Special Fire broke out at Pleasant Hill Vineville destroying six residences. Many occupants were African American but considered well off. Fire threatened additional homes and caused fear of further blazes.
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Macon
Pleasant Hill
Vineville
Megroes
Henry Lowenthal
Fourth Street
Death toll from old feud in Baxley area rises
Jim Williams was killed seven miles south of Baxley by Sol Johnson while Williams hauled crusade cutters. A prior clash sparked threats as both men, about 40, with large families, were well known. A large crowd pursued Johnson amid great excitement.
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Baxley
Jim Wiliams
Sol Johnson
Williams
Johnton
Winchester
Johnson
Marshal of
Riot Erupts During Belfast Orange Celebration
July 13 Belfast and Carrick Hill report serious rioting after the Orange parade marking July 12. About 100,000 participants, police on duty, troops held in barracks. Return procession attacked by nationalists, windows broken, injuries to police and civilians, reinforcements called to restore order.
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Belfast
Ireland
Carrick Hill
Flood Claims Thirty Lives in Austrian Village
Breslau dispatch reports a catastrophic flood sweeping Graffenberg in the Friedwaldau valley destroying fifty houses and washing away four villages. At least thirty people are confirmed dead with relief efforts under way as waters recede locally.
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Prussia
Graeffenberg
Austria
Friedwaldau
Improving County Prosperity in Mississippi Counties
Jackson special report notes improvements shaping county fortunes. Hinds County awarded a 715000 contract for courthouse and jail work. Yazoo plans about 5000 for fall improvements. Claiborne County awarded 22000 for courthouse and jail upgrades. Franklin County supervisors plan 20000 for new bridges.
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Jackson
Miss
Court House
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Hinds County
Yazoo County
Claiborne County
Franklin County
Judge Newman overrules demurrer in Proctor Coal case
Short items report Judge Newman overruled the demurrer in Proctor Coal Company versus United Fidelity and Guarantee Company. The suit concerns a bond for C. H. Stanton former Atlanta manager alleged to be short 56585.82, with Staith Hammond & Smith for the plaintiff and Dorsey Brewster Howell for the defense.
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Newman Yebthruay
Proctor Coal Company
United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company
C. H. Stanton
Atlanta
Staith
Hammond & Smith
Dorsey, Brewster & Howell
Neyman
Quarters for Cavalry Post to Be Built at Chattanooga
Official orders from the war department call for proposals to construct quarters for another cavalry squadron at the Chattanooga post. Barracks for two squadrons near completion, bids due by mid August, with work expected to start Sept 1. Fifteen buildings planned including headquarters, double quarters, stables, guard houses, and quartermaster shops to house a full regiment. In Dalton Georgia, a baseball game between Dalton and the Seventh Cavalry tied 7 to 7 as darkness halted play after ten innings, the first in a series of three.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
War Department
Quartermaster General
Slocum
Smith Becomes Receiver Custodian for Shipbuilding Firm
Wilmington July 13 James Smith Jr of Newark New Jersey took oath before Judge Bradford as receiver for the United States Shipbuilding Company in the Delaware district. He filed bond of 50 080 and assumed duties as required by the court.
Girl killed baby sister shocks Bloomington crowd
Bloomington, July 12. Maude Jardine, 17, was arrested for the Thursday night murder of her 2 year old sister Mabel. The baby was found mutilated and hidden in bushes near the Jardine home. Warrants in preparation allege assistance in removing the body.
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Bloomington
Ill
Maude Jardine
Mabel
Jardine
Maude
No Postcard Developments In Postal Investigation
Washington July 13 Postmaster General Payne reported no new developments in the postal investigation. An interview with Charles Hedges yielded no change in his case while Bristow and inspectors pursued leads. Inspectors questioned John Masten about actions during his earlier tenure approving a time clocks contract and related matters.
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Washington
Payne
Charles Hedges
Hedge
Bristow
John M. Masten
Railway Mail Service
Masten
Binghamton
Otcaialon
Special Train Service Between Marietta and Atlanta
Tue W adr or Wil operates a special train Marietta to Atlanta on Wednesday and Friday July 16 and 17 leaving Marietta about 10 0 p m for the accommodation of parties to the thian Marietts dhautevaue Cc B Harman Kiase on x Prema ees
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Reckless rider injures boy near Whitehall street
Dr Grafton W Gardner Jr, age unknown, lies in critical condition after a bicycle rider, a white man, struck him as he crossed Whitehall street near 418 Whitehall. The rider fled after the collision, refusing to identify himself. three physicians say the boy’s injuries are grave. Police seek the rider.
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Grafton W. Gardner
Whitehall Street
Gardner
Last Drill for Loving Cup by Fifth Regiment at Lakewood
The final drill in a three part series for the Atlanta Grays Loving Cup will be held tomorrow night at 8:30 at Lakewood. The event also decides the regiment’s best drilled soldier, with Company D and Company K having won prior drills. Private Hornbuckle of Company D holds the individual medal, with Sergeant Crorheim of Company K second. A crack bayonet team from Company I will perform, and dancing follows. Judges are Lt Col W W Barker and Capt G F Summers. Lt William T Spratt leads the competing detachments. Colonel Clifford L. Anderson will award the cup and medal.
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Atlanta Grays
Lakewood
Hornbuckle
Cror
Visitors Go To Tallulah From B Y P U Convention
A large delegation from the Baptist Young People's Union joined a Tallulah Falls side trip. An excursion led by Attorney W. W. Gaines offered a scenic voyage north Georgia. The group enjoyed the outing and many returned home afterward.
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Baptist Young People's Union
Tallulah Falls
North Georgia
Tallulah
W. W Gaines
Beaters at the Casino A Turkish Texan Delightful Comedy
A Turkish Texan at the Casino proves a refreshing summer antidote with wit and sparkle. Ensemble includes Miss Isabelle Urquhart and Miss Margot Hobart delivering strong comic performances. George Parsons and H G Hockey lead the male cast as Atlanta audiences receive polished theatrical entertainment. R. W. Lillard praises the show as artistic and entertaining. Textile Workers Return to Work after a Philadelphia strike marked by 200 employees resuming duties at John and James care facilities.
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Isabelle Urquhart
Margot Hobart
Bessie Price
Georgia
George Parsons
H G. Hockey
Atlanta
R. W. Lillard
Peruna Claims Aid For Old Age Ailments And Beauty
An old age health claim ad asserts Peruna alleviates coldness sluggish circulation and poor digestion. It argues the remedy warms the system invigorates circulation sharpens digestion and restores mucous membranes improving hearing smell and taste while reducing wrinkles and sallow skin.
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Peruna Cures Woman Seventy One Finds Relief
Mrs Jerusha M Crane of Deerfield Michigan writes that Peruna cured her systemic catarrh affecting head throat lungs stomach and bladder. She reports improved sleep energy and absence of pain and thanks the remedy for saving her life at nearly seventy one.
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Crane
Deerfield
Mich
A New Man at 79 Major O Mahoney Praises Peruna
West Side Hannibal Missouri resident Major Frank O Mahoney recalls severe catarrhal troubles and weight loss. After a fair trial of Peruna his health improved significantly and he feels like a young man at 79. He invites others to seek Dr Hartman’s free advice and promises life long use of Peruna.
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West Side
Hannibal
Frank O'Mehoney
Hartman
Hartman Bankarium
Columbus
Plague Report From Santiago Cables Via Washington
United States Minister Wilson cables to the state department from Santiago de Chile reporting a widespread plague, disorganized postal service, and nine weeks with no American mail received as of July. The dispatch notes the disease has spread to nearly all Chileans and outlines deteriorating communications.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Santiago de Chile
State Department
Santiago
Colonel Johnson Honored Memorial Service in Court
In Cartersville Georgia on July 12 a Bartow Superior Court session opened with a memorial service for the late Colonel Albert Johnson. Resolutions were read by a committee, speeches by Judge Neer Foute Milner and Paul Akin followed, then the court adjourned for the day out of respect.
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Bartow Superior Court
Cartersville
Albert Johnson
M. Neer
Omas W Milner
Paul F Akin
Georgian Gives A Chapel To George Junior Republic
Mrs Clinch of Georgia presented a chapel to the Georgia Junior Republic. The christened Christ church was dedicated at Freeville by pp Potter of New York for use by all denominations.
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George Junior Republic
Auburn
N. Y
Georgia Junior Repubtic
Georgia
Freeville
Pp Potter
New York
Conspiracy to Kill Aimed at Romanian Officers
Reports from Bucharest dated July 13 claim Bergian authorities uncovered a coup plot to avenge King Alexander. A lieutenant from the garrison has been arrested for threats against Colonel Maschin. A search of quarters found evidence that officers formed a league to take vengeance.
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Bucharest
Roumania
Alexander
Fromuer
Maschin
Man in Jail Fakes Death to Avoid Return
John Tinsley alias Lee Brown, the man who killed Officer Louie Massey in Evansville, is causing trouble at the Jeffersonville reformatory. He pretends to be dying at midnight, prompting calls to Dr Sharp and sedatives. Despite fear of recapture, he is improving and may soon be well.
Blades Fought the Deputies Near Barbourville
In Barbourville Kentucky on July 13 a clash occurred between eight Clay county men and Barbourville deputy sheriffs while resisting a county store robbery. Twenty shots were exchanged with one negro wounded as the pursuit ensued near Clay county.
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Barbourville Hy
Clay County
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