Investigation of Convict Death in Bibb County Camp
State prison officials decide to thoroughly probe the killing of Wade Berry, a state inmate, who died after whipping in the Bibb County camp. Officials dispute authority over punishments, with Warden Moore to lead the official investigation as debate continues over who could administer punishment to state convicts.
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Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Jake Moore
State Prison Commission
Wade Berry
Sihb
Basserley
Cale
Vane
Atlanta
Bibb
Wimbieh
Chalugarg
Oxley
Bible County
Wimbish
Monre
News Road
Bible Country
Blacon
Dublin
Savannnah
Supreme Court
Blumberg
Baltimore
Mason
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertised as Cure All
An old advertisement notes a discovery about the Yellow Fever Germ and compares it to malaria. It promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as the most effective remedy to free the system from disease germs. The ad claims cures for malaria poison and constipation, priced 25 cents at all druggists.
Judge Russell at Cedartown speaks on rural schools and taxes
Judge R B Russell spoke at the Cedartown courthouse to a large audience. He urged nine months of rural schooling, local option on liquor with sale at the place of delivery, and tax reform including exempting personal property per head while taxing railroad gross receipts. He criticized Hoke Smith and defended his own candidacy, with future appearances planned at Rockmart and Aragon.
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Cedartown
R. B. Russell
Court House
R. W. Everett
Russell
Folk County
Atlanta
Atate
Gulf
Sea
Hoke Smith
Shoul
Mr. Smith
Russel Will Spask
Rockmart
Aragon
Electric Bitters Praised by Belair Pastor in Gospel Sermon
Rev. J C Warren of Sharon Baptist Church Belair Ga extols Electric Bitters as a godsend curing him of lame back and stiff joints. He claims a half hour walk of a mile and three miles in minutes after two bottles. He attributes strength and renewal to the remedy and notes its use for weakness and stomach liver and kidney issues. Sold under guarantee at druggists priced 50 cents.
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J. ¢. Warren
Sharon Baptist Church
Belair
Janse
Ike
Engineer's Close Call Near Macon Water Station
Macon Georgia March 2 Special Eugene Burke night engineer at the water station three miles north of the city was shot from ambush last night as he went to duty in a ravine near Ocmulgee park close to the pumping station. A ball from a flie fired at long range pierced his derby hat. Burke escaped unrecognized and says he has no known enemies. An earlier similar attempt occurred nearby. Officers are investigating.
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Macon
Eugene Burke
Ocmulgee Park
Burke
Narrow Escape From Death In Macon Fire
Frank Sewer and family narrowly escaped a Houston road residence fire in Macon while the building collapsed as they fled. Neighbors warned them in time. the home and all possessions were destroyed, but losses are covered by insurance.
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Macon
Muret
Frank Sewer
Houston
Wis
Noted Atlanta Leader Major Mims Stricken With Illness
One of Atlanta's prominent citizens Major Livingston Mims is seriously ill at his home on Ponce de Len News reports say he had a brief improvement last night though danger remains. Physicians and family express cautious optimism as his wife and daughter stay at his bedside. Mims, a South Carolina native, war veteran and longtime Atlanta business figure, has been a major insurance figure and president of Capital City Club for 23 years.
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Ponce de Lenn Avenue
Ajor Livingston Mims
Tenis
Joseph Thompson
Mims
Atlanta
South
Mima
South Carolina
Mississippi
Jackson
Jefferson Davis
Mirns
Pemberton
Joseph Tb, Johnston
Mister Mims
Johnston
Joseph &, Johnston
New York Lite Company
Bur’ Antil
Georgia
I. S. Mitchell
Philippine Bill Defeated in Senate Committee Vote
Washington March 2 The senate committee on the Philippines defeated the Payne bill after a house passage of 253 to toll. Senators Ledge Beveridge Long Carmack and McCreary voted for. Hall Burgroughs Dick Nixon Brandeger Culberson Dubois and Stone voted against. A motion to report adversely failed by 7 to 6 with Nixon in minority.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Philippines
Payne
House
Bil
Ledge
Beveridge
Long
Carmack
McCreary
Hall
Burgroughs
Nixon
Brandeger
Culbeson
Dubois
Stone
Senate
Brandegee
Culberson
Survey of Shoals Complicates Big Power Project
Five months of survey work at Anthony shoals in Wilkes and Elbert counties, under Anthony Shoals Milling Co, maps and charts lands to be flooded by a 30 foot dam across Broad River. J. H. and T. M. Fitzpatrick, new owners, plan to develop the water power with about 1.5 million dollars to be invested in the two counties, pending land option deals and construction steps.
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Washington, Ga
Maron
Anthony Shoals
Anthony Shoals Milling Company
Bauta
Broad River
Shoalz
J. H
T. M. Fitzpatrick
J. H. Fitzpatrick
Inbert
Wickes
Wilkes
Ejibert
Turner county to clear grounds for new Ashburn court house
Ashburn Georgia March 2 special. Turner county ordinary W A Greer funds clearing grounds for the new court house project amid anticipation. The spring term of Turner Superior Court begins March 12 with business from several counties. In four months six brick structures rise in Ashburn occupied by merchants, and more are planned as wooden buildings give way to a new block. Residential areas see similar growth with many vacant lots now filled by handsome homes.
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Ashburn
W. A. Greer
Turner County
Turner Superior Court
Turner
Seaboard Moves City Ticket Office to Flatiron Building
Seaboard Air Line will move its city ticket office to the English American Flatiron Building at Broad and Peachtree streets effective March 1. The new location consolidates city operations and aims to improve passenger service.
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Seaboard
New City
Qu Mareh
Seaboard Air Line City
Flatiron
Broad and
Peachtree Streets
Atlanta Mayor Frank P Rice and D N McCullough Campaign
The campaign was spirited with Major Mims wearing an ane dress to address Atlanta ladies at the Grand Opera House. He led through rallies and won by a large plurality, shaping streetcar policy and safeguarding public interests while serving later in business life.
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Frank P. Rice
D. N. McCullough
Major Mims
Grand Opera House
Atlanta
Moshells Life Saved by Obeying Orders at Griffin Works
Walter Moshell, a Columbus Iron Works machinist at Griffin, narrowly avoided death after choosing to stay on an assignment. Emmett Brooks, who returned to fill his post, and Tom Potts were injured when a forged piston head exploded, killing Brooks and badly injuring Potts. The blast damaged offices and shattered windows, as steam built from heated water in a hollow piston.
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Riffin
Walter Moshell
Griffin Fee Works
Columbus Iree Works
Griffin
Providence
Emmett Brooks
Walter Moshett
Brooks
Tom Potts
the Tareman
Stooks
Potts
Trooke
Coe
Alabama Veterans Sponsors Named for New Orleans Regatta
Commander in Chief Thomas M. Owen of the Sons of Confederate Veterans announced sponsors for the annual New Orleans regnion in April. The sponsors include Miss Katherine Jelks daughter of Governor Jelks and Misses Mary Morris Clark of Mobile Julia Burns of New Orleans and Julia Fulton Williams of Yesco City. The last is a daughter of John Sharp Williams.
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Thomas M. Owen
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Regnion
New Orleans
Katherine Jelks
Ter
Jelks
Mary Morris Clark
Mobile
Julia Burns
Julia Fulton Williams
Yesco City
John Sharp Williams
Russell Leads in Muscogee County Victory Report
Columbus, Ga March 2 Special The county democratic executive committee met to count yesterday's primary results for representatives and county officers. Charles R Russell and Peter Breer led the race for representatives. P E Whittlesey won the tax collector nomination over A Andrews, a surprise upset. W Clements was renominated for coroner over J S Terry. The voting system drew praise as a secret ballot becomes a Muscogee county fixture.
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Columbus
Charles PR. Russell
Peter Preer
P. H. Winttlesey
W. Clements
Russell Ted
Charles R. Russell
Peter Breer
W. Jackson
Charles J. Swift
P. E. Whittlesey
D. A. Andrews
Mr. Whittlesey
Muscogee
Stephens
Alexander Stephens
Columbus High School
Gold Fields
Brernal
E. H. Sims
B. J. Bradey
J. W Blackmon
P. B. Patterson
C. &. Medley
Dr. Watton
Buena’ Vists
J. M. Baird
Young Men's Association
Shelly Urged by Alabama Delegation for Confederate Graves Commissioner
Washington March 2 Special The Alabama delegation presented General Charles M Shelly of Birmingham a former congressman as the right man to be named commissioner to mark Confederate graves under an act as amended by the house The president indicated he thought well of the suggestion Shelly a well known ex Confederate is favored by Alabama callers
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Washington
Charles M. Shelly
Birmingham
Congress
Roosevelt
Alabama
Ace Cordanes
Shelly
The American Chameleon from St Nicholas
The American chameleon is a small lizard inhabiting parts of the southern United States. It rapidly changes color from brown to yellow to pale green and feeds on insects. Harmless to higher life forms, it is often kept as a pet and has even been worn as an ornament on a chain. The lizard can run on smooth vertical surfaces thanks to specialized pads.
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St. Nicholas
United States
Will Run Through Trains From Middleton to Kansas City
The Jackson and Kansas City line announces an April 1 schedule to run trains through Middleton Tennessee, covering a 371 mile route. The official start date was announced today, with trains operating through Mobile Alabama by March 2.
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Mobile
Ala
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Hart Schaitner
Marx
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Menhettan
Daniel
URES
HEA
Ighi Oxford
Crofut & Knapp
Miller
Chase & Co
Stetson
Daniel Brothers Co
Peachtree
Walton Jr
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Mass
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Somfort
Lattimore
Zfeksore
Peter
Ellicott City
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Dorgla Lusive Shoe
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Qouglas
Bagieewupee
Peachtree St
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C. J. Hood Co
Pristors Hood
Sarsaparilla
Lowell, Sasa
Cornei
Hoe
New York Life Insurance Company
Anil
Cning
Moshell
Texas Wonder Caregan
Ans Mhasmerte
Wyal @Jung
Louie
A. K. Hawkes Company
Awkes
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