Death of One of Macon’s Prominent Citizens
A report from Macon details a suspected homicide involving Will Smith, accused of killing his wife Laura Sith after a drowning incident at a pond near seven bridges. The article also notes the coroner’s inquest verdict of accidental drowning, prior suspicions about Smith, and alleged quarrels en route to the fishing pond.
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Macon
Wi Smith
Central Railroad
Laura Sith
Laura
Seven Bridges
Fallius
Will Smith
Phil Stephens
Hurria
Smith
J. M. Bonedaras
J. M. Bondman
Mecca
Boardmoan
Newburyport
Maso
Darien
Washington
Mullberry
Boardman
Macon Gaslight and Water Company
Macon Savings Bank
A. T. Powell
Arthur Eldman
John J.ardman
Chan Smith
Atlanta
W. E. Flanders
Tomorow
Christ, Episcopal
Elec car accident in Macon leaves boy dead
Amos Duncan, fifteen, was killed when struck by an electric car on Broad Street. Motorman Sonn G Barr rang the gong and tried to stop, but the car could not be halted in time. Coroner's jury rules the death an unavoidable accident.
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Wille Lewis
Winship
Frank McDonald
McDonald
Badtett
MccDonald
McDonall
Bartlett
Phillip Lawson
Bible Superior Court
Phillix
Rome
Amos Duncan
Broad Street
Sonn G'Barr
Woman Arrested After pistol attempt in Bremen Ga
Vincy Perkins, a Black woman, tried to threaten Mrs. Albert Moore with a pistol in Bremen, Georgia. She was arrested near Waco, brought to Bremen, and bound over to Haralson Superior Court. Local investigation occurred before Judge Phillips.
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Jallet
Bremen
Heere
Vincy Perkins
Albert Moore
Waco
Here
Arelinians
Phillips
Nest
Haralson Superior Court
Buchanan
Wacoong
Fatinites at Edgewood draws Atlantic praise
The McCaul Opera Company presented Fatiniten yesterday afternoon at the Edgewood to a large audience. The performance featured lively mischief and strong performances by Newborough and the cast, provoking cheers, laughter, and widespread acclaim. Burmandy will be repeated Saturday. Eurxand production will surpass the prior show. Professor Agostini’s direction receives praise and tickets are available at Miller's book store and other outlets.
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Mattnis
McCaul Opera Company
Evers
Atlante
Newborough
Assaiss Pierce
Mias Crevaler
Misa McIntyre
Pearson
Mr. Gurville
Intrepod
Agostini
Protoxsor Agwatin
Teaver
Miller's Book
Eddleman Brutality Allegation Traced to Edgewood Theater
A letter from J W English, chair of the police board, urges Chief Connolly to thoroughly probe claims that Patrolman Eddleman brutalized a prisoner. Captain Bogish reports witnesses and prepares affidavits. Sergeant Ozburn denies striking the suspect and says no marks were found. The board plans to interview witnesses and push for a full report.
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Edgewood
J. W. Engilsh
Board of Police Commissioners
Connolly
Cnier
Eddleman
English
Uhatman Bualish
Muining
Hddleman
Cartain English
Bogish
AR Boon
Danny
Thompson
Ozburn
Resolutions of Master Plumbers on Death of F J Engies
The Association of Master Plumbers of Atlanta adopts formal resolutions mourning the death of Mr. F. J. Engles of the Gulmerin Bugles Company. The report praises his memory, notes his wife and sons, and directs copies to the afflicted family and publication in local press.
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Association of Master Plumbers
F. J. Engies
Com. Tulttee
Engles
Master Plumbers’ Association of
Atlanta
F. J. Bugles
Gulmerin Bugles Company
HS Aytembel
J. Eneles
Rod
Thin Arts
Plumbade
Weather Summary from U S Reports
Yesterday s rainfall was scattered across the United States with some gulf and southern coastal regions showing showers while the east and western areas had sparse precipitation. The nation remained seasonably warm except in the take region and parts of the west where Denver reported 60 degrees and Abilene reached 162. New York recorded the highest temperature. Temperature readings suggest a generally warm pattern with variable rain.
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United States
Biobile
Take
Tanto Coast
Denver
Abilene
Tex
New York
Degeven Athenia
Aston
Tor Geologia
Probaule Luce Son Ore
Aighily
COL Bill Moore Dead In Augusta City News Editor Dies
Colonel William Hears Moore, long known as editor of The Augusta News and former Atlanta journalist, died suddenly in Augusta after a heart attack. He left a mother in Atlanta, sister Mrs Ely, and was famed as a humane, gallant newspaperman with deep ties to Atlanta and Augusta journalism. Funeral plans were set to move his remains to Atlanta in a special car.
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Willian Moore
Augusta News
Georgia
Bil” Moore
Moore
Atlanta
Gate City
Allents
Pryor Street
Augusta
William Hears Moore
Augusta Ing News
Ploneer
South
James &. Gow
Jul M. Welgie
Gows Honge
Bis
Tolparl Moure
Lafayette
Alm
Clas Io
Ayander H. Stephens
Coronel LW
Fort Alabama
Fort Warren
Boston
Golynal Moore
Best Baptist
Joflas
Neotrusa
Z. H. Mevainder
Tennison
EB. Hook
D. Murphy
Cohen
Joe Wo White
Ual Mcore
Dyer
Dainex L. Gow
Caroill
W. 1
Delph
John Storeu
Colonel Moore
Daily Papers
Vity
Constitution
Bill Moore
Cwns
Mrs. Moore
Abe
Alabama
Opelika
Dr. Ely
Dody
Bankers Adopt Formal Sale Policy At Depositor Risk
Aplanta Bank and Clearing House Association announced new practice changes for checks drafts notes and other items received for collection at depositor risk. Banks agreed to forward such items only after clear standards are met amid widespread protest and confusion among correspondents.
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Aplanta Banke
Clearing House Association
Dauka
Dixie Glub Tonight Meeting Discusses Future Plans
Members of the Dixie Club will meet tonight at Neal to discuss future commitments and arrangements. Officials plan to consider key agenda items and possible actions, with attendance expected from the club's extended group.
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Dixie Glub
Bain Reaper
Elah
Alabama
Trouble brewing over rate corruption in rail commerce
Report alleges Commissioner Stahlman unearthed systematic crookedness in railway rate setting with ties to merchants and officials across Atlanta, Chattahoochee, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Nashville. Debate and legal action possible under the Interstate Commerce Act with penalties up to 5 010 fine or two years imprisonment per offense. Corruption concerns involve dry goods from New York and boots and shoes from regions. Atlanta cited as a problematic hub.
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Stahlman
New York
Atlanta
Chattancoea
Birminghay
Montgomery
Nash
Wbat
Charleston
Norfolk
Constitution
Nashville
Major Green Resigns as Georgia Road Manager Prompting Replacement Talk
Major J W Green resigns as general manager of the Georgia eastward line but his resignation not yet accepted. He declined a six months leave and may retire. President Myer J W Thonan proposes interim relief with Major Thomas possibly becoming GM pending acceptance of the resignation. Potential successors listed include Captain Tyler or MG Cecil Gabritt, with appointment controlled by the Louisville and Nashville president and the receiver of the Central.
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Steen
J. W. Green
Georgia Eastwad
Lb.s
Myer J. W. Thonan
Nawhistile
Atlanta
Point
Cecil Gabritt
Columbus, Southern
Amy Fond
Lonswille
Nashville
Centra
Thole Anternst
Geora
Georgia Railroads Face Pay Hike and Staff Shake Up
The State Railroad Commission weighing a 25 percent fare increase on lines in Georgia after hearings on frame men and star sheets revision. Commissioners have nearly finished reviewing evidence and expect a government rise, with exact effect undetermined. Seventy two railroads in the state show delays. Major staff changes include Arthur Gibbs resigning from Richmond and Danville to join Pennsylvania Railroad, and Basboard Air Line reorganizing with J. C. Winder named vice president and general manager. John Sherwood named auditor of receipts at Portsmouth, with agents instructed to remit weekly starting June. John A. Sharp moves to the general manager’s office. Hinele Thomas also transfers to Portsmouth.
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Adeponentn
State Railroad Commission
Roads of
Georgia
Railroad Commission
Jenean
Jambermuen Nail
Arshur Gibbes Tae
A.W. Gibbs
Richmond and
Dante
Pennsylvania Road
Gibbely
Tharsush
J. C. Winder
Portsmouth
Espera
Hinele Thokas
Portamouth
John A. Sharp
Gorgia
Carolia
Northern Division
Train wreck plot and bank depositor woes hit local town
Captured suspects confess to two train wreck attempts and a new wave of bank rob misery hits Gate City as depositors flock to withdraw funds. Officials plan a joint annexation meeting between chambers and mayors to decide next steps, with committees to report back after further talks.
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W. G. Bolce
Norfolk
Eorgs
Ham Cunningham
Gate E City Bank
Montgomery Team Tops Southern Baseball Contenders
The Montgomery club, long a league frontrunner, remains a strong Southern force. The squad, built of hard hitters, fast baserunners, sharp fielders, and top southern pitchers, is set to face Atlanta in a pivotal series as Murray vows to prevent a beat-out and solidify Montgom er y’s place in the race amid a tight standings glide. The recent games show Atlanta in fourth place, Memphis leads in percentage over Charleston, and Augusta runs a string of decisive wins as the season tightens.
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Spag
Kleaton
Savannah
Atlanta
Memphis
Rincon
Ghattansoga
Montgomery
Bubs
New Orleans
Mobtens
Nashville
Montgomerys
McCloaky
Macon
Atimin
Murray
Moe
Montepmes Dewald Fitcher
Megings
Morphy Gutcher
Welch Ponner
Stewart
Duttee
Dave Haymond
Elwrston
Tete
PielsieCaun Murray A
Lette Camp
McClorky
Charleston
Memphians
Atlanciane
Nise
Atimota
Mobile
Pete Daniels
Darby
Pete
Ami
Muriy
Camp
Motz
Duilee
Connor Gre
Vans Tue Atlantna
Muses
Evey
Atlantas
Meites
Sre
Daniela
Gilke
Otnis
Holland
Teast
Fettinger
Allel
Gti
Darey
Pee Hese Pane
Drake
Dankels Pal
Auguata
Nashsille
Ata
Augusta
Weta
Ehrned
Brill
Lucik
Miller
Wilson
White
Peelal
Ralning & Lithe
Ake
Wasa Tic
Bond case prolongs as court weighs liens and receiver duties
In a tense session Justice Jackson reviewed priorities among taxes, bond liens, and trust funds. The court ordered accounts of leased lines and contemplated removing the receiver while considering which properties or rentals to retain or cut loose, with a final decree anticipated tomorrow.
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Sixth Colum
A. Central Crediew
R. W. Patterson
Jackson
Bacon
Central
Jacked
Major Baron
The
Southwestern
John Peabody
Columbus
Mobile
Girard
Sontay Western
Juhian T. Davies
Adams
Justice Jackson
Charlton
Port Royal
Western Carolina
Simonton
South Carols
Cleveland
Crawford
Pat Calhoun
Hach
Agekeon
Milter
Crawfor
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Meeting Invites
The Atlanta south side group invites all interested to attend regular meetings now held at the lecture hall of Ayrinity church everywhere. Reginning Rg A Sedespo.
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Atlanta
Syrup of Figs promotes health with gentle laxative action
Knowledge and comfort accompany a popular remedy claiming to ease headaches fevers and constipation. The California Fig Syrup Co advertises Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting laxative acting on kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them and warns against substitutes.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Gerts
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Basboard Air Line
Hetanemonti
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Lewis Redwine
Chamber of Commerce
Soatita
Guinever
Algcoes
Segural Committee
Governor Tones
S. C
John Larley
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Clarkston
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Humphreys
Tanaatdine
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Drageiita
Pee Dee Erremere
Mamet
OED
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Stuart
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Taylor County
Natour Bank
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