Scandal May Follow After Colorado Springs Murders
A troubling chain of events traces to the deaths of actress Miss Matthews and her associate Miss Greene. Washington man Aimes Rumbaugh shot himself in his Alta Vista hotel room hours after Miss Matthews’ suicide. Police caution that letters and telegrams may reveal links to prominent figures.
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Fire at New York Boston Refrigerator plant destroys shop
A blaze at the New York and Boston Refrigerator Company plant on Fifty-flat Street and Central Path Avenue caused extensive damage estimated at $500,000. The fire started in the steel shop and quickly threatened the entire establishment, with investigators probing the blast origin.
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Taft Endorsed by Ohio Republicans for Presidency
Ohio Republicans endorsed William Howard Taft for president with a 15 to 6 vote by the state committee, opposing the elimination of Senators Foraker and Dick from public life. Foraker dissented, noting that the convention will decide whether to bound delegates, and declared he would not be bound by the action.
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Old Confederate Veterans Reunion to Be Held at Brooklet
Statesboro Ga July 80 Special one of the largest gatherings of county old soldiers is planned for Brooklet ten miles away tomorrow with Daughters of the Confederacy pinning badges on veterans. Dr John Lane Brooklet mayor will give welcome. Ex Congressman Overstreet of Screven will speak for the veterans. Music and dinner follow the speeches as rail rates are cut for attendance.
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Prohibition Bill Passes Georgia Legislature Rally at Grady Monument
Crowds of 1500 to 2000 celebrate the passage of the prohibition measure after a 139 to 39 vote. Speakers include James L. Mayson, Mary Harris Armott, Seaborn Wright, Judge Covington, Dr. Hardman, Senator Knight, Rev Frank Fakes, and Will D. Upshaw. The march to Grady monument with bells, horns, and cheers marks a historic victory for the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and supporters.
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Fines on Western Railroads Over Mail Delays
Chicago July reports Western railroads near a break with the post office over mail transport. Fines levied under a July 1906 rule place heavy penalties on delays, threatening 18 percent pay cuts if trains miss timely service over a 90 day period. Officials note the rule is oppressive and may force cars to differ by direction, risking revenue. Public reaction includes a political endorsement and large turnout in Marietta Street procession.
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Provision of Bill Faces Hardship Critique by Georgia Figures
Richmond speaker Mr Dunbar argues the bill will cause hardship for sick people by restricting access to liquor. He says most physicians may oppose the strict provisions and warns the measure won’t halt shipments from nearby states or curb secret drinking without strong local support.
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Prohibition Bill Lauded As Key Georgia Act
Fudge Covington extols the passage of Georgia state prohibition as the most important act in state history. He links the measure to economic impact, liquor sales, and the enduring need to address southern problems with a moral and political consensus. Covington praises the process and notes possible future refinements next summer.
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Very Tight Sundays for Chattanooga Causes a Citywide Closings
Chattanooga Tenn July 30 Very tight Sundays loom as parks and Hamilton county stores will close next Sunday and a Sunday-closure drive is organized. East Chattanooga merchants protest arrests of Sunday workers and vow action to enforce strict Sabbath observance amid tense local uproar.
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Augusta and Savannah to Defy Prohibition Law
Savannah and Augusta poised to resist a new prohibition law as of January next year. Reverend Bascom Anthony, a South Georgia minister, notes the two cities will struggle to enforce the measure briefly before its effects are felt. He predicts a transformation in attitudes and a future stamp-out of liquor traffic once the public understands the law. Also reports the death of Brigadier General Charles Frank Powell, U.S. Army, who recently retired after service in the China relief effort. Powell, a graduate of West Point, died at home in Minnesota.
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Georgia House Passes Prohibition Bill by One Justice Vote
The Georgia House approved the Hardman Covington Neel prohibition bill by 139 to 39 after a night of amendments and lengthy debate. Supporters hailed the historic move as wiping out the legal liquor traffic in a state long resistant to prohibition, while anti prohibitionists earlier deemed the fight unwinnable. The measure includes committee amendments and two minor changes from Floyd and Fayette and was finalized at 7 53 PM after a day filled with substitutions.
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Weather Forecast for Georgia Winds and Showers
Washington July 30 forecast for Georgia calls for local showers midweek likely Wednesday or Thursday. Light southwest winds accompany the unsettled conditions.
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