Burglar Shot On Randolph Street Porches
A burglar, a Negro known as Jefferson, was fatally shot on the Randolph Street porch after attempting to enter a residence at No 145. Charles Kates fired through a door, the bullet entering the burglar’s brain. the assailant died at Grad Hospital. Police linked the man to local hotels and the Union Waiters Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kites
Tappan & Grocers
Negro Walter
Tijah
Jefferson
Lige Jefferson
Kilpatrick
Captain Jennings
Kates
Jennings
Polies
Randolph Street
PC Kroeber
Kroeber
Charles Kates
Jeferson
The
Union Waiters Association
Boers Shift Their Guns Near Ladysmith Ridge
Ladysmith May 4 The Boers have moved their guns to a ridge facing the British positions near Elandslaagte. A Long Tom has been posted on a hill in the direction of Wess See to survey the area and threaten the British line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladysmith
Elandslaagte
Wess
Safe and Economical Remedy for Weak Hearts
An excerpt extols immediate action for heart weakness noting fluttering, palpitations, breathlessness and chest oppression. It claims a safest economical remedy and urges no delay in treatment to prevent fainting spells and sinking. The wording reflects a 19th or early 20th century patent medicine tone.
Dr Miles Heart Cure Heralded by Satisfied Reader
Mrs Emma Hall of D Middletown Pennsylvania reports severe heart palpitations and weakness, saying Dr Miles Heart Cure cured her heart trouble and restored health. The ad promises Acneilies Heart Cure is sold at all druggists with a positive guarantee and offers free advice and booklet from Dr Miles Medical Co., Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Miles
Emma Hall
D. Middletown
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Indiana
Agents Wanted in Towns Where We Are Not Represented
Liberal commissions paid for agents in未represented areas. Futhman Steam Laundry advertises as The Finest in the South at 130 130% and 192 Peachtree Street, Atlanta. Salts cleaned dyed and pressed. Phones 610, Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futhman Steam
South
Atlanta
Registration closes for Georgia May 15 primary
Registration books shut today across Georgia counties to allow Democrats who registered since January 1 1900 to vote in the May 15 party primary. Officials report strong statewide registration activity and anticipate a large turnout with many counties adding registrars. The piece notes key political figures and races including District delegates, Bibb and Terrell races, and the prospect of Bryan’s nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Committee
Capitol
Georgia
Tea
Statehouse
Randolph
Senate
D R Stewart
W Dews
L . Baldwin
W Odews
Raindolph
House
L. 3
Baldwin
Terrell
J A Laing
William Kaigler
J H Witchard
Dawson
Adout
Counles
Pataula
J Irwin
Clay
Lost Diamond Base Tale in Darktown Court
In a police court sketch Judge Broyles admonishes street ball players in Atlanta for using a street as a diamond. A Darktown bicyclist is fined for drunken riding, while two locals Black Diamond and Chicken face a dissolution of partnership over a street robbery claim with thirty days’ mourning for Hell’s Half Acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny
Hells Halfacre
Darktown
Black Diamond
Oacer
Sesame seed for farmers promoted by Georgia department
The Georgia state department of agriculture has secured sesame plant seed from the U S botanical service in Washington and sent forty pint packages to the state chemist John M McCandless for testing. The crop grows best in the south, especially Georgia, not thriving north of Virginia. Applications for samples are urged at once due to a short planting window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
State Department of Agriculture
United States
Washington
Georgia
United States Botanical Department
John M McCandless
Turkestan
Virginia
Brazil marks fourth centenary of discovery
Rio de Janeiro May 4 Brazil observes the fourth centenary of discovery with ceremonies continuing. President Campos Salles unveiled a monument at Bahia honoring Pedro Alvarez Cabral. Messages of congratulations arrived from Emperor Wilhelm II, King Humbert II and the pope. The president visited Portuguese and Italian cruisers aboard today.
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Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Campos Salles
Bahia
Pedro Alvarez de Cabral
Witam
Humbert
Paro Ointment Piles Ad Promises Refund
An old advertising notice touts Paro Ointment with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure piles. The ad cites Dr Miller Co at 89 Marietta Street in Sportsburg and mentions local figures such as Frank L Stanton and James Willcomb Riley in connection with a column or tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sportsnburg
Frank L. Stanton
James Willcomb Riley
Joel Chandler
Herris Hag & Jennion
Allatte
Bibi Proved a Big Success at the Grand
A vivid review lauds the three act play Bibi at the Grand, praising flawless pacing, polished acts, and superb singing by Miss Frances Johnson and a host of young performers. Directors Misses Mayes and Phelan receive high praise for drill and stagecraft, with elaborate costumes, ballet and doll head roles. Proceeds from the performances benefit Grady hospital's maternity ward, and packed houses are forecast for matinee and tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Bibi
Pais
Calidith
Lee Churus
Frances Johnson
Lula Abbott
Jumny Gray
Anne Day Mayes
Palma Phelan
Frank Kearaon la Austin
Walter Vick
Stuart McLean
Abbot
Dai
Aliss Dionets Johnson
Angelica
Jessy Cat
Miss Johnson
Lucia Abbou
Florence Jackson
Martha Glover
Jesse Stockdell
Gussie Wylie
Rosalind Rich
Mary Lou Jackson
Frank Pearson
Grady Hospital
Governor Grants Pardon to Patrick Kearney in Savannah Case
Governor Candler signed a pardon for Patrick Kearney, the Savannah man convicted of murder in the Wyness shooting in 1898. A prior jury found him guilty of murder, but a later jury ruled the death resulting from accident and he faced life in prison. The pardon follows a lengthy process including a pardon board review and a prior insurance case linking to the slain man’s policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candler
Herty
Patrick Kearney
Savannah
J Wn. Wyness
Pat Kenney
Kearney
Superior Court of
Chatham
Insurance Company
Winess
Pat Kearney
Wyness
Wyneas
Keirrey
Supreme Court
Alma Bradshaw shoots self in crisis in Chattanooga
Special report details Alma Bradshaw a young woman described as pretty and well bred, who amid personal crisis fired a pistol shot into her breast this afternoon and lies dying in a local hospital. Report notes her unclear parentage and abandonment by friends, with speculation about her origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Jean
Alma Bradshaw
Embalming School Chartered in Augusta Georgia
Special Judge Brunson grants a charter to Wha Platt Dr TE Oerte W H Goodrich and Eugene Foster for the Southern College of Embalming to teach the profession in Augusta Georgia. The incorporation formalizes an institution aimed at embalming instruction in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Brunson
Superior Court
Wha Platt
TE Oerte
W H Goodrich
Eugene Foster
Southern College of Embalming
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Negross
Dr. Miles
State Capitol
C Ht Branch
Kansas City
Brands
Alanta
Bryan
Brand
Bibb
Macon
Walter A Harris
N E Harris
W A Harris
Loulevite
Veterans of Georgia Division
Louisville
Police Marines
Joe Stallings
Recorder Broyles
Jerge Briles
Joe
Sorcher
MO. Miller CO
Marietta Street
Mayts
Katy
Alma
Paine
H. D. Schuyler
State St
Albany
N. Y
Employers’ Liability Assurance Corporation, OF
London
England
Form K
Clarence Angier
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