Fraud Case Hits Atlanta Investors Over 60 Thousand
One hundred citizens allege a fraudulent scheme run by Peoples Home Purchasing Company of Paducah, claiming more than 60 000 at stake. Details outline officer roles, court actions, and calls for a receiver to oversee assets and creditor distribution amid claims of misused funds and insolvent contracts.
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Atlanta
Peoples Homs Puriag Company
Paducab, Iy
Aleges
Weakers & CqQx
Ausa
Ft. Orr
Ve Loan
Androd Eer
Toto
Menazer Orr
Digr An Ang
Bon Te Fearn
Joby Toorphir
Comisota Sear
Pe F Loving
Pree'gee Ior
AL Janty
Equitabie Loan and Security
Akers & Cox
H H Loying
Justee Ormond
Haynes
Peoples Home Purchasing Company
Ccitizens
Paducah
CO Bruce
R. H Shaw
J W. Aubry
WA Taylor
Georgiana Pearson
Harge
Athe Defau
Georgia
Kentucky
The
Constitution
Peoples Home
Comyans
Cox
Orr
General Maximo Gomez Near Death in Cuba War Hero
Since midnight the condition of General Maximo Gomez has steadily worsened. Gangrene from the hand operation at Santiago in May threatens heart function and vital organs, making his death likely at any time.
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Maximo Gomez
Ocess
Santiago
Mother Seeks Child After Abduction Attempt Near Villa Rica
A kidnapping attempt on W M Leatherwood's adopted daughter near Villa Rica, involving Mrs Hattie Patterson, Mrs Bila Alexander, and Dr V T Allen, led to arrests in Paulding County. They allegedly took the child toward Atlanta but failed to catch a train. sheriff warrants followed and they were jailed. The case drew local fury and questions about custody and letters.
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Dallas Ga
W. M Leatherwood
Villa Rica
Hattie Patterson
Atlanta
Bila Alexander
Patterson
Central Avenue
V T Allen
Leatherwood
Patteson
Alexander
Dr. Allen
Sherif Ragsdale
Paulding County
City
The
Constitution
Allen
Eit
Leatherwoods
Testherwood
Alabama Formed Anti Tuberculosis League To Fight Great Plague
A state anti tuberculosis league was formed in Montgomery to conduct a public education campaign and hold two biennial conventions at key cities. The executive committee includes doctors and laymen from Mobile, Montgomery, East Lake, Union Springs, and Birmingham. A publicity committee and a treasurer were named.
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CG. A. Mohe
Stop Orders Given Armies in Manchuria
Washington June's. Armistice talks between Russian and Japanese commanders in Manchuria progress via Washington. Tolkin and St Petersburg exchange, no final agreement. Plenipotentiaries to be named, with Nelidoff and Ito likely, and language to be English and French. Diplomatic preparations include credentials and formalities before conference in Washington. Continued on Page Two.
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Washington
Manchuria
Tolkin
St Petersburg
Sineviteh
Oyama
Nelidoff
Russi
Hussia
M. Nelthoff
Parle
Ito
Privy Council
Yamagata
Uelief
Tiv
Japan
Takahira
Tokio
Nelidoft
Russia
Baron Hosen
Toklo
Kuropatkin
Baron Rozen
White House
Beiieve
Europe
United States
The
Hague
Nogate
Jspstain
Plen[potentia
Informa
Cageration
Veterans Parade Highlights Dixie Theme at Kentucky Reunion
The Fifteenth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion in Louisville showcased a veteran parade amid Dixieland strains. Elders in faded uniforms marched with banners, many knowing this could be their final review as dignitaries and crowds cheered, viewing captured battle flags and aging faces. Injuries were reported among attendees including John Obke and William Potter, with others taken to hospital in near 88 degree heat as units formed into three grand divisions.
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Dixie
Kentucky
United Confederate Veteran
John Obke
Lawrenceburg
B. Allen
Virginia
William Potter
Nashville
Porsche
Charges Hold Says Cheatham on Cotton Bureau Fraud
Richard Cheatham secretary of the Southern Cotton Association, returned from Washington to state charges against a branch of the agricultural department over altered cotton statistics. He spoke of evidence from brokers and tips before public reports, and said Secretary Wilson acted swiftly with secret service and investigators to test and pursue the case.
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Richard Cheatham
Southern Cotton Association
Washington
Agricultural Department
Jenta
Courtland Avenue
Constitution
New York
Harvie Jordan
Waltson
Agricutural Department
Wilson
Statistical “Bureau
B & Holmes
Statetician
John Hyde
Europe
Secret Service
Great Battle Expected Before Peace Conference
London reports a near certainty that peace talks cannot begin for a month and another battle is awaited in the interval. The Telegraph notes a Japanese forward movement despite rain, with Gunshu pass as a Russian depot area and Linevitch’s forces enveloped by Japanese encirclement. The Morning Post cites Kawamure’s army arriving to synchronize with Japanese actions, signaling imminent stirring events.
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London
Telegraph
Daily Telegraph
Tokio
Gunshu Pass
Genem
Linevitch
Ijnevitch
Morning Post
Gmoso
Kawamure
Yalu
Japan Satisfied With Seat for Peace Conference
Tokio reports that Japan is satisfied with the chosen site for the peace conference despite hopes for a specific location in northern China to speed a meeting. The note cites Washington's general attitude and cordial relations as factors in the acceptance and desire for an early peace decision.
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Japan
Tokio
China
Washington
Weather forecast on second page for Saturday and Sunday
The forecast covers several states with showers or partly cloudy conditions. Georgia and Virginia expect showers, with winds variable. the Carolinas and eastern Florida show showers Saturday and Sunday with light to moderate winds. Louisiana and Alabama have thunder showers and cooler conditions in parts. Texas regions show a mix of thunderstorms, partly cloudy days, and cooler north portions, with variable winds inland and on the coast. Tennessee and Kentucky anticipate thunder showers and cooler temperatures, followed by sunny or partly cloudy conditions.
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Washington
Georgia
Virginia
Louisiana
Gluti
Alabama
Texas
Avtar
Kentucky
Weather and receipts across cities cited in Hyde recall
Fragmented weather notes and economic remark mix with Hyde recall and charges. Mentions of Cincinnati Baltimore Kansas City Washington and New York trading concerns surface alongside weather readings cloudy and clear with varying temperatures.
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Maxico Gomez
Milania
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Israel Durham
Weaver
Frank H. Caven
Gordon
Joseph A Auerbach
City Reform Organization
Durham
James P McNichol
Atlantic City
McNichol
War Root
Oscar Noll
Noll
Tuberculosis League
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Linevlich
M. Meirdoff
Marquis Ito
Thomas F. Ryan
Hyde
Equitable
Fereraly Evans
Wartiers
Georsgia
Toyast
Cheatham
Linewitch
St of Marth
Highlinch
Giana
Aston
Gharle
Caattancogs
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Holmes
Cincinnati
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