Convict East Recaptured After Escape From Federal Prison
R. H. East, convict No. 2, who fled the federal prison over five months ago, is back in custody to resume his fifteen year sentence. He arrived from Birmingham at 10 15 under guard, worn and gaunt, wearing ill fitting clothes and a black felt hat. Officers Petty and Nye traveled with East to the prison, facing possible resistance as East warned if captured both he and others would go feet first. East had eluded capture after an earlier June 9 escape aided by a partner, leading to a chase through Alabama and Mississippi involving a Brandon hotel keeper, a farmer at a river crossing, and a Jackson jail where his alias Hank East surfaced. Sheriff Crook and Senator Laurin aided identification by ear measurement and caliper checks matching earlier 1900 Columbus records. The case ties to warrants for horse theft in Alabama and Mississippi being deferred due to East’s return to custody.
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R. H. East
Attle
East
M. L Petty
J. M. Wye
Birmingham
Alabama and
Pryor Streets
Hast
Mississippi
Alabama
Petty
Nye
Uncle Sam
Brandon
Miss
Federal Prison
Hig Pal
Queen and Crescent
Hurdleson
O'Rourke East
Pal
O'Rourke
Branden, Miss
Atlanta
John A. Gayden
Jackson
Gayden
Pucket
Warden Hawk
Senator McLaurin
Columbus
Ohio
Iowa
Crook
Henry Hast
S. L. Risely
Warden
Hawk
Woman Declares Husband Insane Amid Court Sanity Probe
Laura Merrill, 53, resident near Fort McPherson, faces a sanity investigation in the ordinary's court after relatives plot to present her as protector to her allegedly unbalanced husband EH D Merrill. They plan to lure her to the courthouse by convincing her she must accompany him. The jury is summoned for immediate disposal of the case.
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Laura HE. Merrill
Fort McPherson
EH. D. Merrill
Imsané
New York State
Court House
Wilkinson
Newspaper Men Wilco Meet Circulation Managers Convention
Newspaper men meet in Atlanta for a three day convention starting today at the Kimball house. Southern states leading newspapers discuss circulation problems and aim to form a permanent organization with many representatives from daily and weekly papers attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Kimball House
Convict East Denied Wife’s Funeral Request Refused
A convict from Muscogee, Fred Chestnut, was denied permission to attend his wife's funeral by Secretary Yancey after governor consultation. Chestnut, serving twenty years for a prior shooting, is housed in Durham coal mines. The article recounts other prison incidents and East's dramatic escape and recapture, detailing his severe punishment and reentry into hard labor.
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Chestnut
Yancey
Prison Commission
Fred Chestnut
Muscogee
Durham
Columbus
W. Mitchell
No Evasion Says Candler Over Depot Muddle
Governor Candler defends state representatives amid Atlanta depot controversy. He rejects claims of play for position, notes aim to protect state railroad property, while acknowledging desire for a new depot. He stresses officials act within legal powers, report to the Legislature, and avoid surrendering state interests.
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Candler
State Commission
Atlanta
Constitution
J C Blackley Wanted Here Requisition Issued
Governor Candler issued a requisition on North Carolina for J C Blackley wanted in Atlanta for being a common cheat and swindler. Justice Bloodworth issued the warrant based on J H Ferguson affidavit. Blackley allegedly passed a bad Wilmington draft in a horse trade involving J H Ferguson and Atlanta Horse and Mule Company. amount 3155. He is said to be under arrest in North Carolina. Governor Aycock asked to surrender him to Georgia authorities for trial in Atlanta.
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North Carolina
Candler
J. C. Blackley
Atlanta
Justice Bloodworth
J. H. Ferguson
Atlanta Horse and Mule Company
Blackley
Wilmington
N. C
Aycock
Georgia
Commissioner Stevens III Bouts Ill Health At Griffin Home
Hon. O B Stevens commissioner of agriculture is 111 at his Griffin home after a stay at Indian Spring. A recent bout of indigestion worsened into a severe illness requiring bed rest. Dr Thomas reports he is not in danger and expects continued treatment at home with gradual improvement.
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O B. Stevens
Griffin
Stevens
Indian Spring
Thomas
Hall's Great Discovery Kidney Cure Ad
An 1889 advertisement claims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism for men and women and promises mail delivery if not sold by druggists. It cites Dr E W Ball as sole manufacturer and includes testimonials from Horton Pine Ex-Marabat in Covington Georgia dated July 23.
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Hall
E. W. Ball
P. O. Box
St Louis
All Drugatate
Covington
Horton
Marabat
Funeral of Dr Holland, Atlanta's Honored Citizen
Funeral services for Dr S G Holland were held at 86 Park street with Dr W W Landrum and Rev R O Flynn officiating. Pallbearers included Judge W L Calhoun and J M Terrell. Interment followed at Westview cemetery. A pioneer dentist of Atlanta, he helped found state and southern dental societies and co founded Southern Dental College. He leaves a wife and two sons, Frank and S J Holland.
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5. G. Holland
Park Street
W. W. Landrum
R. O. Flynn
Dr. Holland
State Dental Society
Southern Dental Society
Southern Dental College
Holland
Frank Holland
S. J. Holland
Chicago
Snake Swiper In Stockade After Court Arraignment
William f d c faced Recorder Broyles after noon for swiping a 4 foot venomless rattler from a showman. Drunk at the time, he claimed fear of snakes and memory loss. The snake, valued at five dollars, was placed on his shirt, fined 847 for intoxication and theft, and he was sent to the city chaip gang for 21 days. Summer excursion tickets to seashore, lakes and mountains via Central of Georgia are on sale daily through Oct 31, 1902.
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William F.d.c
Recorder’s Court
Broyles
Recorder
Pierce
Chaip Gang
Central of Georgia Railway
Wail St
Atlanta
No Change in Public School Textbooks Declared
The board of education committee has decided no changes will be made to grammar or high school textbooks for next year. Superintendent W F Slaten announced that teachers agree there will be no changes in any text books. Books used last year will continue to be valued and up to date. The decision reflects the board’s view that sticking with current texts is best.
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Board of Education
W. F. Slaten
Physician Moonshiner Arrest Shocks Georgia Community
A physician with twenty five years of practice was arrested after a major moonshine setup was uncovered in Jasper county Georgia near Jackson. A 40 gallon still, 2000 gallons of beer, and about 350 dollars in property were seized. Officers tracked Dr. J. T. Collins to his home where whisky was found hidden in his bed and mattress. The raid followed a clever concealment in a ravine 400 yards from the road. Collins faced moonshining charges amid community protests. The second item promotes Breaux College though misspelled, urging education and a catalogue request to Professor A W Van Hoose.
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Mifcit
Georgia
Jasper County
Jackson
J. H. Suber
G. A. White
W. H. Godwin
Pr. Collins
Collins
Merchants Plan Atlanta Trade Extension Trip
Atlanta merchants plan a fall trade extension trip covering about 1000 miles in a special train to visit tributary markets. Secretary Walter Cooper sent circulars inviting firms to participate, aiming to boost sales and exposure two to three weeks before the city’s manufacturers exhibit and fair.
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Atlanta
Itag
Walter Cooper
Chamber of Commerce
W. G Cooper
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
West
Weather cools with 87 high and 72 low yesterday
The day featured cooler conditions with a high of 87 and a low of 72. Light breezes and higher humidity accompanied a 0.02 inch shower around 2 AM. Forecaster Warbury predicted continued cool weather with a likelihood of thunder showers at any time.
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Mercury
Warbury
Crescent Hotel Opens as Year-Round Resort at Hure ke Springs
On July 3 the Crescent hotel at Hure ke Springs opens as an all year round resort under Brigco system management. Extensive renovations and improvements have been made to position the Crescent as a premier hostelry in the southwest.
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Crescent Hotel
Hureke Springs
Brigco
Trinity Epworth League Entertained Last Evening
The Trinity church Epworth League literary department directed by Mrs H M Bradley presented an enjoyable evening in the Sunday school room. A Pair of Lunatics by J LeRoy Duncan of Atlanta and Miss Sue Means of Oxford drew applause, with Susie Hill of Atlanta delivering a whistling solo.
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Trinity Epworth League
Trinity Church Epworth League
H. 9. Bradley
Trinity Church
Atlanta
Sue’ Means
Oxford
Susie Hill
Miss Means
Mr. Duncan
Devotional and Musical Program At Local Church
Devotional exercises led by Dr. T. B. Lovet with the devotional titled Anchored. Vocal solo by Henry Johnson performing Progress of Last Century. J G. Elder on guitar with A Pair of Satatics by J LeRoy Duncan and Miss Sue Means. Whistling by Miss Susie Hill and reading by Miss Sue Means. Piano solo Serenata by Miss Emma Gregg.
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Dr. T. B. Lovet
Henry Johnson
J. G. Elder
Howard Muse
J LeRoy Duncan
Miss Sue Means
Susie Hill
Sue Means
Emma Gregg
Grocers and Butchers Association Meeting Tonight
The Retail Grocers and Butchers Association will convene at 23 12 East Hunter Street in Judge Bloodworth's courtroom at 8 o'clock this evening. Regular officers will be elected and delegates named for the Georgia State Association convention at Warm Springs on July 22 and 23. all members are urged to attend.
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Retail Grocers and Butchers’ Association
East Hunter Street
Judge Bloodworth’s Court Room
State Association of Georgia
Warm Springs
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Wilco
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Washington
E. G. Rathbone
Stevens III
Texas
William Pierce
Dinane
Title Guarantee & Trust Company
Empire Building
Senate
Panamas
Merrigoo
Hirsch Bros
J. T. Collins
Wis
Brenau College Conservatory
Gaines
Ata
Brenau
South
A. W. van Hoose
Cranitonic Institute
Cranstonic Hair Food CO
West Broadway
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Oxford Shoes
Sele
Hess Shoes
Stuttgarter Underwear
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