Troops Sail for Cuba Amid Long Train Movement
900 soldiers form first Cuban expeditionary force to sail from New York aboard the Sumner heading to the island. The contingent includes three battalions of the Fifth Infantry from Plattsburg barracks with 28 officers and 517 men under Colonel C B Cowles. Rations will be issued Thursday and trains will depart toward Newport News en route to Cuba. No tourist sleepers were secured for this movement.
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Central of Georgia
Southern Railway
Newport News
Cuba
Fort Sheridan
Atlanta
Frank B. McCoy
Doherty
Chickamauga Pers
Chickamauga
New York
New York City
Salien
New York Navy Yard
United States
Sumner
Fifth Infantry
Plattaburg Barracks
C. B. Cowles
Reasonable Plea For The Stomach
A vintage ad extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as natural digestives that aid digestion when the stomach fails. It cites chemical tests and endorsements, claiming the tablets stimulate gastric glands and digest foods, with claims of safety for adults and children and an offer for trial packs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Central
Cullum St
Fenchuren Sat
Brooklyn Carries Marines To Cuba In Heavy Load
Batallions of engineers from Washington comprise twelve officers and 341 men under Major M. M. Patrick and a hospital corps detachment of two officers and 22 men. The armored cruiser Brooklyn, with 400 Marines aboard and loaded with ammunition stores medical supplies and coal, called for Cuba today. General Shafter, retired, said a hundred American soldiers could seize and hold Cuba now, but warned Cuban forces have native elements likely to resist until American occupation is an established fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M. M. Patrick
Hospital Corps
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cuba
Shafter
San Francisco
U. 3
Two Men Shot Raid Jail Sparks Mobile Tensions
A mob roamed Mobile after reports of a jail escape attempt ending in a second search for Robinson. Governor Jefferies mobilized militia and railroad help while sheriff Powers restrained violence. A second mob gathered near the jail, forcefully searched, and a Confederate veteran urged restraint. Newspaper notes a planned lynching risk and theater crowd threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Sheitt Powers
Jalil
Frank Lumaden
Powers
Mobile
610
Movile Theater
Mortuary notices list several Atlanta deaths and services
Multiple brief obituaries from Gordon Street to Sylvester church detail the deaths of Mrs. W. Walker at 503 Gordon Street age 27 after a six month illness, G. J. Hudson in Thomasville, Max Howard Murphy infant son of J. E. Murphy, Mrs. Indiana Hilburn wife of R. R. Hilburn of 47 South Houlevard, F. Reeves aged 54 at his residence 388 Hust Fair, and W Ray Ivey Union Pacific conductor killed near Buford. Surviving spouses, children, and locations are noted with funeral plans or interment details where available.
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W. 8. Walker
Wo. Walker
Gordon Street
Mit
G. J. Hudson
G. J Hudson
T. M Armistead
Whitehall Street
Thomasville
Convers
Max Howard Murphy
J. E Murphy
Bryan Street
Sylvester Church
F. Reeves
W of Reeves
Hust Fair Street
Barnes Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Ray Ivey
W. Ray Ivey
Union Pacificc Railway
Buford
Wyo
Atlanta
South Carolina
BP. J. Ivey
Ivey
Wife Charged With Bigamy and Assault
J. B. Briggs of 105 Pulliam street was arrested by Officers Brannan and Ferrison on a tangle of charges. His wife alleges beating her and abducting a nephew, while Briggs denies bigamy claiming a former wife died in South Carolina. The arrest followed his wife’s accusations of abuse and multiple marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Briggs
Howe
Pulliam Street
Brannan
Ferrison
Briggs
Condition of Cotton Shown By States on Sept 25 1908
The Government Bureau of Statistics reports the average cotton condition at 71.6 on Sept 25, 1908, with state table showing Virginia 66.7, North Carolina 46, South Carolina 66, Georgia 68, Florida 64, Alabama 68, Mississippi 78, Louisiana 73, Texas 74, Arkansas 76, Tennessee 75, Missouri 82, Oklahoma 78, and overall U S 71.6. It notes damage from gulf coast storm and gives ginning figures up to Sept 25 with state breakdowns and sea island counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crop Board
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
Irian ‘Terry
United States
Gulf Coast
Indian Territory
Kentucky
Mississippi
South Carolina
Bates
Wee
Perla
George
Trollens
Texan
Action Taken On 38 Saloons By Special Committee
A city special committee reviewed 38 whisky license applications with final action deferred until a 3 PM council session. Citizens urged stricter limits and provisions, including segregation captions and no mixed saloons. The panel adjourned to resume at 9 AM to decide licenses for Decatur Peters and Marietta Streets. All city saloons will close today due to the election.
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Council
Oldknow
Sam D. Jones
chamber / commerce
Butler Street
Decatur
E. H. Thornton
H. ¥. McCord
J. K. Orr
Peters
Marietta
Tne
Robert F Maddox for County Commissioner
Robt F Maddox, born in Atlanta, has a clean record and pledges to serve every county section and represent all people when elected as County Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. F. Maddox
Atlanta
Imparty
Kryptok Invisible Eye Glasses Debut In Georgia
Jno L Moore & Sons announce Kryptok invisible eye glasses a single seamless dual vision device. The sole Georgia manufacturers list their address at 42 North Broad Street in the Prudential building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. L. Moore & Sons
Georgia
North Broad St
Prudential
Local riot leads to jail terms and court bids
Ed Stockton, white man, tagged for breaking a plate glass at the Kimball house during the riot, drew thirty days in the city blockade and a $1,060 bond. Jim Peterson, a Negro, received thirty days in the city stockade and $800 bond for carrying concealed weapons after a nightfire at the Western and Atlantic roundhouse. Western Union offers free hurricane telegraphs to Alabama and Florida relief zones. Marthinson case argued in fifth circuit without announcement. Moonshine cases disposed in district court. two guilty, four discharged. H. L. Harvey, a Pryor Street grocer, filed for bankruptcy with assets around $4,966.78 and liabilities $1,850. Only four men completed police physician exams. Grady Hospital trustees postponed meeting to discuss eliminating paid wards.
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Kimball House
Wall Street
Ed Stockton
Criminal Court
Broyles Yeste
Sternes
Clark
Jim Peterson
City
Recorder
Western
Atlantic Roundhouse
Peterson
Danes Alley
Cers Haslett
Arthur
Western Union Telegraph Company
Alabama
Florida
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
Charles Marthinson
N. B. King
United States District Court
H. Il. Harvey
South Pryor Street
Insurance claim payment after deputy sheriff slain in ambush
Stella Heard acknowledges receipt of two thousand dollars from Charles C Thorn of Aetna Life Insurance Co in full payment under policy 94053 issued to her late husband James L Heard, deputy sheriff of Walton County, who was killed September 24 near Brownsville. Thorn is urged to advise on accident and sickness insurance and to visit courts for policy comparison.
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Jas. L. Heard
Aetna Life Insurance Co
Chas Co
Thorn
Atlanta
Heard
Aetna
Charles C. Thorn
Charles C.thorn
Aetna Life Insurance Company
James L
Brownaville
Waiton County
Stella
So-and-80
So-and-So
Chas. C Thorn
Accident and Liability Dept
Equitable Bldg
The Grand Hosts Forty Five Minutes From Broadway
The Grand feature Fortys five Minutes From Broadway drew a large rain-dampened crowd praising Corinne and Scott Welch with Coralie Greenville and Klaw Erlanger staging. The Heir to the Hoorah brings laughs and pathos as Moffett and Davis cast Joneson and Jefferson perform with a five-woman ensemble and lavish scenery. Bijou offers Hap Ward and others in Not Yet But Soon, a strong musical comedy package with solid music, dancing, and staging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Grand
George M Cohan
Broadway
Ifany
New York
Mr. Cohan
Mr. Corian
Corinne
Scott Welch
Claire Greenville
Klaw & Erlanger
Atlanta
Kid Burns
Judge Morrow
Piedmont
Alan Rogera
Bret Harte
Paul Armstrong
Joseph
William Jefferson
Cleveland Moffett
Hartley Davis
Joneon
William W. Jefferson
Blanche Bender
Ruby Bridges
Alexandra Phillips
Margaret Malcolm
Anna Bradley
Hap Ward
Lucy Daly
Fred Wyckoff
Avanta
Miss Westmoreland Dies at Home Near Decatur
Miss Sarah Westmoreland daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Westmoreland died yesterday morning at 1 o clock after an extended illness at her father's residence near Decatur. She was in her twenties and a graduate of the girls high school with high honors. Funeral services will be held today at the residence of Judge T F Westmoreland 130 Washington Street. The body was moved yesterday afternoon to Judge Westmoreland's home for the notice of the community and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Westmoreland
Sarah Westmoreland
George W. Westmoreland
Decatur
Jeharacter
Mr. Westmoreland
T. P. Westmoreeland
Washington Street
Funeral service for Dr John E White at Second Baptist Church
Funeral services will be held this morning at 10:30 a.m. for Dr John E White pastor of the Second Baptist Church. Interment follows at Westview Cemetery. Pallbearers named: T J Day, William Hurd Hiltyer, J A Hall WOM Christian, John Lane, and Francis W. Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clork
John E White
Second Baptist Church
Westsview Cemetery
T J Day
William Hurd Hiltyer
J A Hall Wom Christian
John Lane
Francis W. Clarke
Have You Dyspepsia Cure It Now
An advertisement claims to cure stomach, bowel, and liver troubles through scientific treatment. Dr Hathaway & Co offers free consultation and examination with over 20 years of practice, home treatment plans, and four free medical booklets. Address Suite 33 Inman Building Atlanta Georgia with hours daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Hathaway & Co
Inman Bldg
Atlanta
Erysipelas cured by Smith's Blood and Livery Syrup
A Nashville resident, A. H. Marcham, praises Smith's Blood and Livery Syrup for curing a ten month erysipelas case and asserts no other medicine could match the cure. The notice urges support for Robt. F. Maddox in the county commissioner race, citing his business success and dedication to public service.
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Smith
A. H. Marcham
Nashville
Tenn
Robt
F. Maddox
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Government Bureau of Statistics
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