Robber hold-up foiled by Wells Fargo messenger
San Antonio Texas March 13 a Wells Fargo express messenger using a ruse overpowered two highwaymen during a Southern Pacific train robbery near the big bend country Texas. Trousdale burst a head wound with a mallet killing one bandit while the other fell to a fatal shot as the train continued. A third suspected robber was being hunted.
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Express
Trousdale
San Antonio
Texas
Wells-Fargo Express
Southern Pacific
Big Bend
Sanderson
Terrell County
David A. Trousdale
Express Company
Rio Grande
Frank
Trousdain
Tennessee
Wells- Fargo Company
Chamber Committee Meets Quietly After Informal Talk
City chamber committee on municipal research met last night and said only informal discussion occurred with nothing to announce. A follow up meeting will be held soon. Also Rev. Robert Johnston of Montreal to lecture tonight at Harris Street Presbyterian Church on Life and Sport in Canada with free admission and illustrated views. Sam Stinson now in custody after a chase and struggle. captured by County Officer A J Jackson and jailed by Jailer Walter Knight for terrorizing Ben Hill residents by breaking into homes and demanding food or money.
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Chamber
Committee On Municipal Research
Chamber of Commerce
Robert Johnston
American Presbyterian Church of Montreal
Harris Street Presbyterian Church
Canada
Sam Stinson
Ben Hill
Walter Knight
A. J. Jackson
Millinery Opening at Smith & Higgins
Smith and Higgins on the west side announces a Spring Millinery Opening today with all-day exhibits from 8 AM. Wurm's orchestra plays two concerts, 3–5 PM and 8–10 PM, as the new building’s first opening showcases elaborate displays of hats, flowers, and novelties across every department.
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West Side
Smith & Higgins
Wurm
MORTUARY Adel and nearby towns report multiple deaths
Adel Georgias March 13 special notes George Hall died at home of his brother F H Hall and was buried here. he leaves a sister and two brothers. born Greene county buried here. Also Mary F Beaumont dead in Los Angeles formerly Atlanta with relatives in Atlanta and Tennessee. interment in Los Angeles. Mrs T F Kendal of Andalusia dies at 60 from Brights disease survived by husband and three children. John G York prominent Cobb county farmer dies near Marietta. service at his home and burial in Dawson family plot near Woodstock. Warren Watson noted farmer of Lost Mountain dies after months illness. burial planned at Midway Presbyterian Church. family notes. R D Rolotson, 28, dies in Waycross. survived by kin in Peoria Illinois. body moved for interment in Pekin.
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Adel
J— George Hall
F. H. Hall
Mr. Hall
R. G Wilby
W. E B. Hall
Atlanta
Middle Georgia
Greene County
Beaumont
Los Angeles
Mary FP. Beaumont
Cal
Atanta
Joseph
Calfornia
A. D. Thomason
Henry
Birmingham
Als
Alfred
Mashville
Tenn
Log Angeles
Kendall
Andalusia
Ala
T. F. Kendal
Jennie
Charles
William Kendall
John G. York
Marietta
John G York
Dawson
Woodstock
Mr. York
Cobb County
Mississippi
Joe’'P. Jolley
Warren’ Watson
Warren Watson
Lost Mountain
D. ‘Rolofson
Waycross
R. D. Rolotson
Wag City
Seaboard Air Line
Jacksonville
Kin Witte
Peitin
Tees
Barbecue Wit Battles Between Zimmer and West at Atlanta Event
At an Atlanta hotel barbecue hosted for Ward and Voices Company members, Farmer Billi Zimmer and Tea Mer chant Edward West exchanged long playful jabs via letters. Referee Sandy Chapman halted the tale fest as guests, including ex Police Commissioner Barnes, weighed in with sharp barbs while Zimmer hosted a generous spread and received cheers.
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Billi” Zimmer
Edward West
Atlanta
Ward and Voices Company
Sandy Chapman
Zimmer
West
Mr. West
Mer
Barnes
Mr. Zimmer
Georgia
Ward
Vokes
Mr. Zimmern
Soldiers March to Restore Ruler in Asia
Hong Kong reports four gun boats sent to Wanten as chaos spreads in Canton and surrounding areas. Eyewitness accounts describe severe casualties, with estimates of up to a thousand killed, while General Sheng Yun leads about 410,000 troops toward Pekin to restore the emperor.
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Hong Kong
Wanten
Canto
Kinsha
Sheila
Pekin
Sheng Yun
Sheng Si
Kansu
Yuan
Yunnan
Lian Fu
Haa
Hongkong
Obituary Notice From Cobb County Parish Cemetery
A funeral is set for Friday at 10 a.m. from the residence with burial at Bethel church yard in Cobb County. Survived by two daughters Mrs J M Vaughan and Miss Suale Whitley.
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Whitefoord “Avenue
Gypsy Band Guards by Police Over $5,000 Stolen Fear
A roving Gypsy band arrived in Atlanta at 7 30 PM seeking protection from alleged pursuers. Chieftain John Stevens claimed foes aim to murder them for their money, showing a roll of $1090 and saying nearly $5,000 was in danger. Police escorted them to the Terminal and to Landstown where 5,000 acres await cotton work.
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John Stevens
Atlanta
Beavers
Stevena
Chfief Beavers
Birmingham
H. FE. Vaughan
Georgia
Landstown
Stevens
Augusta
One of Bishop Smiths Puns At The Acorn Club
A Philadelphia Record excerpt notes a young lady at the Acorn Club praising the late Bishop Mackay Smith. She recalls meeting him on Broad Street Station and a quip about bathing on Sunday off Palm Beach. The bishop replies that the Atlantic off Palm Beach is a sea over which he has no jurisdiction.
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Bishop Smith
Philadelphia Record
Acorn Club
Philadelphia
Bishop Mackay Smith
Broad Street
Florida
Atlantic
Palm Beach
Taft's Kansas primary plan draws governor's protest
Gov. W. E. Stubbs accuses Taft managers of disreputable tactics to defeat the presidential primary in Kansas. He asks President Taft to approve or disapprove the methods while Rep. D. R. Anthony counters. Republican committees in four Kansas districts back the convention plan and endorse Taft's administration.
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Taft
Kansas
Stubbs
Topeka
Kan
W. E. Stubbs
D. R. Anthony
Mr. Anthony
D. D. D. Prescription for Eczema Ad Offered by Jacobs
A testimonial style ad claims D D D Prescription instantly stops eczema itch with a 35 cent bottle. It promotes D D D as the only reliable remedy and offers a money back guarantee if it does not relieve the itch immediately. Jacobs' Pharmacies are the selling outlets.
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D.D.D
A& Cent
Jacobs’ Pharmacies
Where Washington Doesn't Fit From Harper’s Weekly
The Springfield Republican denounces Mr. Roosevelt for offering an explanation of the anti third term rule. It claims the rule targets only a third consecutive term and arises from convention system flaws. The piece ridicules the assertion and questions its basis, noting no convention in 1831 and implying political motive.
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Washington
Harper's Weekly
Springfield Republican
Roosevelt
United States
Lincoln
Speech Like a Contn Agram Says Senator Sor Shum
A Washington Star quote contrasts a recurring tariff speech with a riddle like contn agram. Senator Sor Shum jokes that once guessed the speech becomes useless, reflecting political rhetoric fatigue.
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Senator Sor- Shum
Washington Star
A Spoilsport from The Detroit Free Press
A fragmentary quote portrays a doctor predicting no more disease in years to come and a jokey poker conversation about sickness and companionship, reflecting light dialogue and social teasing in a clipped newspaper snippet.
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Detroit Free Press
Prizes Worth $20,000 In Constitution Campaign
The Constitution announces a circulation campaign inviting nominations for candidates. Nomination blanks are available from the campaign department, with free entry and easy voting via ten vote coupons and subscription payments. Prizes include 40 awards worth 20 thousand dollars, among them thirteen automobiles some Grand prizes are seven passenger Mitchell cars. The campaign department will assist candidates and lists of contestants will be published soon. The department is at 30 West Alabama Street on the second floor, open 9 am to 9 pm.
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Constitution
Atlanta
The
Constitution Building
Ala‘bama Street
Bell, Main
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Alabama
Broad Streets
Atlanta, GA
Mt Supervision
Dryden
Grosh
Mexico
Maier & Berkele, Inc
Whitehall Street
City News
George. Hall, Adel
Nag EL Price
Star
Ward,and Voices Company
Hap Ward
Chapman
Wil
Teddy Roosevelt
Mr. Gregg
Mr. Zim
Monterey
Canton
Forta
Moor
Shamean
Samuel Cohen
Stenographers
Underwood Typewriter Co
Rountree Trunk & Bag Co
Crichton-Shumaker
Grighton
Cheney
Nieres
Jardinieres
Peachtree
Whitehall St
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