Skeleton found in swamp reveals grim death mystery
A partially buried white skeleton was found in Salke hatchie swamp near Hampton, thirty miles from Sycamore, South Carolina. A letter identified Paul Kirkland of Sycamore as the missing man who likely died six months ago after a fatal fall on a log. A coroner and jury deemed his death violent, due to unknown parties. A weathered pocketbook held a Kimball letter, cards, and six dollars.
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Hampton
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Sycamore
Paul Kirkland
Augusta
Kirkland
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Slaton Addresses Grading Class at Third District College
Hon. John M. Slaton of Atlanta delivered the commencement address at the Third District Agricultural and Mechanical College in Americus. Diplomas were awarded by Superintendent John M. Collum as students gathered for a brisk auditorium exhibit of industrial features and a barbecue dinner closing the session deemed the most successful in the college’s history.
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Third District Agricultural and Meshanical College
John M. Slaton
Atlanta
John M. Collum
Americus
May Reiace
Reynolds Names Gregory for New England Rail Probe
May 18 Attorney General McReynolds announced the appointment of Thomas W Gregory of Austin Texas as special assistant to prosecute the federal governments proposed extensive investigation of the railroad situation in New England. The focus is on the New York New Haven and Hartford line to determine if Sherman antitrust law is violated.
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Gregory
Washington
McReynolds Today
Thomas W. Gregory
Austin
Texas
New England
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Reform Report Adopted at United Presbyterian Monday Assembly
The United Presbyterian assembly adopted the special committee on reform report on Monday. Appeals urged temperance Sabbath observance Bible reading in public schools equal rights and justice for all, and a single standard of purity with uniform divorce rates. Recommendations urged Labor Day church observances a social service committee and broader discussion of industrial conditions.
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Special Committee On Reform
United Presbyterian Assembly
White House
National Reform League
Anti-Saloon League
Reform Presbyterian Church
Charles Park
Ditteburg
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
LM. Kennedy
Committee On
H. H. Marlin
Pittsburg
Assembly
Churches of Christ In America
General Assembly
Board of
Homa Misatona
Beer Bottles and Glass Color in Light Sensitivity
Sunlight and daylight negatively affect beer flavor, so bottles should be reddish brown to minimize light exposure. The glass color helps protect beer from light-induced taste changes and chemical reactions that create an unpleasant Sonne schmeck.
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Lintner
Baume
Pubtsbot
Layser
Brewing Academy
Ausburg
Teoh Edleson
Fragmentary report on service and industrial conditions study
A fragmentary item mentions a study mission and a 70 class service and industrial conditions. Details are unclear, with missing names places and specifics.
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Serre
Howe
Sugeram
Waek
Brunswick Man Found Drowned Off Island View
Brunswick Ga May 19 Special B McSweeney son of Postmaster McSweeney Waynesville who worked at Yargan Naval Stores here was found drowned yesterday afternoon at Island View four miles from the city The coroner's inquest offered no clues showing how he came to the country place or met death No sign of foul play or wet clothing beyond the body was observed He was last seen about 11 o'clock Saturday night leaving a local barber shop
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Brunswick
B. McSweeney
McSweeney
Waynesville
Yargan Naval Stores Company
Island View
Thunderstorms Forecast For Tuesday Across State
The article notes two days of highs around 48 degrees with a forecast of rain statewide and a possible early morning thunderstorm in Atlanta. It mentions a continuing hot spell for summer conditions, plus a dry period since mid April affecting vegetation. The weatherman expects a shower before daybreak or later in the day, bringing cooler, refreshed air.
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Atlanta
Navy to Test Value of Alaskan Coal
Washington officials say final tests to gauge Alaskan coal for the navy will be conducted this summer on the cruiser Maryland. Testimony before the Senate Territories Committee notes incomplete results from Bering Sea coal, with costs cited at 3 dollars per ton for Norfolk and Baltimore coal, and 7.50 to 8.25 dollars per ton to Pacific points.
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Washington
Cruiger
Maryland
Senate Territories Committee
Dald F. Boyd
Bureaau of
Steam Engineering
Bering Far
John S. Higgins
Norfolk
Baltimore
Pacific
Hawaii
Philippines
Doctor Elliott to Speak on Social Unrest
Dr John Lovejoy Elliott will lecture on The Driving Power of Social Unrest Thursday night at Cable Hall under the ethical committee. Over 1000 invitations issued, gallery reserved for colored preachers and leaders of thought. Public invited, no tickets, no charge. Sixth and last ethical lecture of 1912. Executive committee includes Whiensky, Banker, Magla, Hirsch, Anderson, Ballenger, Wilber, Hopkins, Greenfield, Wilkins.
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John Lovejoy Elliott
Cable Hall
M. E H. Whiensky
A. H. Banker
L. B. Magla
Harold Hirsch
Clifford L. Anderson
B. G. Ballenger
C. B. Wilber
L. C. Hopkins
J.C. Greenfield
E. W. Wilkins
Reform Presbyterians Invite Visit To Tuskegee Institute
Rev A F Owens of Tuskegee Institute Alabama addressed the Associate Reformed Presbyterians on Monday. They unanimously resolved to accept the invitation to visit Tuskegee Institute and encourage members to attend if able while showing deep interest in the institution’s work.
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Tuscomee Institute
Alabama
Associate Reformed Presbyterians
Backer
T. Washington
Owens
Tuskegee Institute
Southern Lady Buried With Military Honors
Savannah Georgia May 19 Mrs Louisa Berriene Sabrook formerly of Savannah died in Charleston Saturday night and was buried this morning with military honors A detail from the Oglethorpe Light Infantry and the Sons of Confederate Veterans attended the funeral with the former in uniform Mrs Seabrook was the widow of Francis Bartow Savannahs prominent figure in the first battle at Mansanas and who was killed there He was a former commanding officer of the Oglethorpe Light Infantry After his death his widow married Colonel Seabrook whom she also survived
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Savannah
Louisa BerrieneSabrook
Charleston
Oglethorpe Light Infantry
Sons of
Seabrook
Francis 5. Bartow
Mansenas
Anderson Meets Mandot Tonight In Vernon Arena Bout
Los Angeles May 19 Bud Anderson the northwestern lightweight and Joé Mandot of New Orleans prepare for a 20 round bout tomorrow night at Vernon arena Mandot is already below the 133 pound limit while Anderson must shed nearly two pounds before the weigh in Also on the card a 12 round bout features Monte Attell and Cal Delaney with Johnny Kilbane as the sparring partner
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Los Angeles
Bud Anderson
Northwestern Lightwaight
Joé Mandot
New Orleans
Vernon Arena
Mandot
Anderson
Monte Attell
Bantamwelmax
Now & Teather
Cal Delaney
Cleveland
Petition for Davis Street School repairs in Fifth Ward
A petition signed by over 508 Fifth Ward citizens urges the council and finance committee to approve a $40,000 improvement for Davis Street School in the June sheet. The letter cites dilapidated conditions and notes it is worse than Gray Street Behoal for Black children. It recalls residents supported a bond issue four years ago with promise the school would be built.
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Fifth Ward
Davis Street
Council
Finance Committee
Gray Street
Mrs Tinie Smith Dies. Funeral Held At Home
The funeral for Mrs Tinie Smith who died Monday at a focal sanitarium will be conducted at 10 o clock today at 71 Forrest avenue with Dr A M Hewlett Dr R Belk and Dr H M DuBose presiding. Interment follows in Gainesville. She is survived by her husband D G Smith and a daughter Mrs Corinne Dunktles.
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Tinie Smith
Forrest Avenue
A. M. Hewlett
R. Belk
H. M. DuBose
Gainesville
A, B and A Announce Schedule Change May 25
A, B and A issue timetable adjustments with Train No. 4 departing Atlanta at 9 10 p m instead of 7 15 p m starting May 25. A sleeper to Thomasville is available. From May 31, a sleeper to Brunswick is added.
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Atlanta
Thomasville
Brunswick
Macon couple barred after rude breakup in restricted district
Macon Georgia May 19 special. Police arrested Miss Dorothy Smith and C K Elid reath after a report that they left the city to visit a restricted district during a quarrel. Offense noted as slumming activity in the district, details incomplete.
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Macon
Dorothy Smith
C. K. Elidreath
Unclear archival note on police, arrests, and warnings
Fragmentary report recounts a first arrest and warnings about slumming parties. References Wien and a couple forfeiting bonds, with a note on police barracks and potential future actions. The degraded text also mentions a phone contact and the term deconstruction Cole, leaving details uncertain.
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King I
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