Governor Jones Likely Qualified for Federal Judgeship
The report says Thomas G. Jones of Alabama is Roosevelt’s choice for the vacant district judgeship. Montgomery and Washington sources note high qualifications, Civil War service, and past Alabama governorship. Protests from Republicans are mentioned but viewed as ineffectual.
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Chicago
Ills
Walter Wellman
Washinton
Roosevelt
Alabama
Homes Cade Jones
Govrner Jones
Jones
Montgomery
Ala
Friends
Washington
New York
Boston
Thomas G. Jones
Fall from Third Story Porch Injures Reising Couple
In an October incident on a porch a railing failed during a scuffle between Mr and Mrs Charles Reising, causing them to plunge about forty feet. Mr Reising suffered a fractured skull while Mrs Reising sustained internal injuries and possible brain concussion, both likely fatally harmed.
Loree Becomes Millionaire Heir to Kentucky Virginia Lands
Charles Loree, longtime county employee, learned he is heir to coal iron ore and timber lands in Kentucky and Virginia valued at 14 million dollars. His share about one tenth. The properties, long disputed, were settled with help from John Loree of Cleveland, Ohio, also an heir.
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Kentucky
Virginia
Humboldt
Nebr
Charles Loree
John Loree
Cleveland
Ohio
Clay Pot Works Fire Injures Six in Pittsburg
Fire at Pittsburg clay pot works in Allegheny caused $280000 damage and forced months of idle for 165 workers. Six freemen on the boiler house roof were trapped by a falling wall but are not expected to die. The incident occurred in October 65.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Freddy Gebhard's Divorce Suit Filed in Sioux Falls
Fred Gebhard of New York City has filed in the circuit court for an absolute divorce from Missoula Morris of Baltimore on grounds of desertion after taking a Sioux Falls wife last April. The case notes Gebhard's residence change to Sioux Falls.
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South Dakota
Falls
Fred W York City
Sioux Falls
Missoulse Morris
Baltiva
Sioux Gebhard
Subscribing Money to Save Life of Miss Stone
Boston October 6 The prudential committee of the American board reports on Miss Stone held for ransom in Bulgaria after interviews with President Roosevelt and state department officials. They confirm government cannot pay and urge a popular subscription now under way to fund her release with support from Kidder Peabody. total receipts reach 4325.78 with 640 pledged.
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Boston
Miss Stone
Bulgaria
Prudential Committee
American Board
Samuel B. Capen
Fadson Smith
Washington
Roosevelt
State Department
Capen
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Park Street
Dr Withrow
United States
Shawmut Congregational Church
W. T McElween
Miss Stones
Girls at Wellesley Draw the Door Line
Boston, October 6 Special. Portia Washington daughter of Booker T Washington has entered as a student at Wellesley College. She could not secure on campus lodging, so rooms were found outside yard limits. Some spread a tale of protection by professors, though the arrangement was intended as temporary and meals were shared with faculty across the street.
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Boston
Mass
Portia Washington
Booker T Washington
Wellesley Colles
College Yard
Washington
Wellesley
Mrs Brio
Howe Street
Professor Keyes
Miss Coman
Miss Bates
Miss Baich
Misa Keyes
Powers That Be
Professor Turner Death by Morphine At Alexander House
Georgia Tech textile department assistant John Wyatt Turner, 23, was found dead from morphine at the Alexander House after a night of drinking and a telephoned threat of suicide. A letter blamed a woman for his death and named Miss Carrie, with Turner using the aliases McCoy and Turner during his stay. he had been twice arrested on related matters and resigned to face death for love.
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John Wyatt Turner
Georgia School of Technology
Alexander House
Marietta Street
Turner
Moses M. Wood
Plum Street
Wood
Southern Railway
Mitchell Street
Professor Turner
Grady Hospital
Ski
Alexner
McCoy
Maton
Venell
Mr Wood
City
Carrie
Wyatt Turner
Miss Carrie
Wyatt
Haker Street
Rock Mills
Ala
Technological School
Randall
Alabama
Turter
Hall
Lyman Hall
Captain Hall
Atlanta
M Mo oWood
Atlanta Grays
Motorman Reverses, Jumps in Washington Street Collision
Motorman G. W. Shaw of car No. 67 leaped after seeing an approaching car on the single track near Trinity Avenue. He sprained his left ankle, was taken home by ambulance, and described a sudden switch, misread signals, and a rapid sequence that prevented escape. He said it was the first accident of this kind for him.
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G. W. Shaw
Shaw
West Twelfth Street
Hospital
Constitution
Washington Street
Hunter
Trinity Avenue
W. P Gaddy
Corley Avenue
T. D Alexander
Peachtree Street
G W. Shaw
Whitehall Street
Johnson
Helen Bagley
S . Bagley
Thomas Lamar
F. C. Foster
Madison
Stewart F. Woodson
Miss Lumpkin
Columbus
Eva Dempsey
Fulton Street
EB. A Chunn
Crew Street
Frank Stomakin
Courtland Avenue
John Kerchersky
Mary Peter
St. Joseph's Infirmary
the Viccinity
Tibbs
Dobbs
Death by Own Action Follows Telephone Warning From Professor Turner
The article recounts Professor Wyatt Turner taking morphine in his room after a late call from Mosoa M. Wood. Turner warned a friend that he would leave this world and could not be seen again alive. Fred Strickland and the caller arrived too late. Turner died at Grady Hospital. He had been dissipating and his friends mourn his untimely end.
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W. Turner
Enske
Professor Turner
A , Orter
Mosoa M. Wood
Wyatt Turner
Folsom
Goodby
Fred Strickland
Alexander House
Silverman's
Grady Hospital
Turner
Power Company Cars 67 and 69 Crash in Atlanta
Wreck on Washington Street injures eighteen with Motorman W P Gaddy concussed and in precarious condition. Passengers include notable locals Stewart Woodson and H S Johnson. Both vestibuled cars 67 and 69 demolished. cause ruled as off schedule on a curving grade at Trinity to Washington.
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Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Washington and
Fair Streets
Gaddy
Jme
Trinity Averse
Washington’ Street
Washington
Trinity Avenue
Fair
Woodward Avenue
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