Death follows football injury in Decatur game
In Decatur a high school football game between Decatur and Marist College ended when 18-year-old Davin Chambers sustained a skull fracture and died after the third quarter. The tragedy halted play. Chambers’ father witnessed the event as Marist won 20 to 0.
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Davin Chambers
Marist College
Young Chambers
Akuil
McDonough Street
Chambers
Maris
B. H. Chambers
J. H. Saxon
Decatur High School
the Constitution
DeKalb
Chambere
Osset
Deecatur
Marist
Wen
Miarist College
Chamberg
Colalion
Widow Killed in Auto Bought With Insurance
Lewell Mich October 12 Mrs Rob E Johnson 273 and her son Robert 4 with her mother Mrs E L Gould were ride today in a car purchased recently with insurance funds. The incident left the widow dead and the husband facing questions about the purchase.
J D Sisson Wins Aldermanic Race in Fifth Ward
J D Sisson won the aldermanic race for Atlanta’s fifth Ward after a Tuesday primary. Councilman Jesse B Lee, previously aligned with the Woodward faction, signed recall petitions against the mayor and six commissioners. Lee said he will cooperate with recall leaders to pursue clean city government. A recall leaders meeting is set for Thursday to decide filing dates.
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John D. Sisson
Fifth
Jesse B. Lee
Woodward
General Council
Lee
Atlanta
Dramatic Murder Tale Shocks City Father Son Testimony
In Pensacola a dramatic murder story unfolds as the son of the deceased man recounts efforts to hide crime. Escambia County votes wet by about 1,000 in a 3,500 vote dry election amid quiet proceedings. Henry Watkins, twenty years old, and game warden R. E. Burt arrive in Atlanta to claim a reward offered for Charlie Watkins’s apprehension.
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Son of Dead Man
Pensacola
Fla
Escamblla
Henry Watkins
R. E. Burt
Atlanta
Charlie ‘Watkins
Couzens Leaves Ford Over Difference On Preparedness
James Couzens resigns as vice president treasurer and general manager of the Ford Automobile company after a public clash with Henry Ford over war preparedness and world affairs. Ford directors to meet to act on the resignation.
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Governor Dunne
Illinois
Chicago
A. B. Smith
Cole Motor Company
Kin Hubbard
R. BR. Hyman
P. T. Colgrove
Dixie Highway Association
M. M. Allison
M. A. Smith
R. L. Parker
Chicago Tribune
I. C. Benton
Motor Age
W. S. Gilbreath
The
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Mid
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Ford Automobile Company
Ford
Couzens
Henry Ford
Nis
Murder Tale Lays Hidden Truth Of Dawson County Tragedy
Nine years after the killing of Dave Watling, a confession emerges as Sheriff and officers reveal how a young girl led to the uncovering of the murder. Charlie Watkins allegedly axed his stepfather, hid the body in a loft, and dumped it in a well, where it remained buried beneath trash and debris for years.
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Officers of Law
Dawson County
Charlie Watkins
Dave Watling
Dave
Joel T. ‘Mier
Atlanta
World’s Emblem Almost Grasped by Red Sox Third Win
Boston in October report notes the Red Sox defeating the Philadelphia Nationals for the third straight game by the same 2 to 1 score. Alexander to start again in Philadelphia as the pivotal sixth game looms, with Duffy Lewis and Luderus highlighted for sensational fielding and key hits.
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Phillies
Duffy” Lewis
Luderus
Boston
Boston Americana
Philadelphia
Alexander
Slekander
Sox
Sisson Edges Besser in Fifth Ward Alderman Race
John D. Sisson won the fifth ward alderman race by a 101 vote margin over William E. Besser in a run over primary. Dolvin topped Peacock by 11 votes for tenth ward councilman, with totals 279 to 259. Sisson’s total votes were 1,720 to Besser 1,619, amid anti Woodward sentiments and a split between Woodward supporters and anti Woodward factions.
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John D. Sisson
William E. Besser
Carl Delvin
A. T. Peacock
Sisson
Besser
A—Dolvin
Peacock
Prenelet H—Dolvin
Dolvin
Totais
Hesser
Ofie
Woodward
Tees l Movement
Carl Dolgin
Wogd
Atlanta Police Board Fires Three Officers in Quick Trials
Three Atlanta policemen were dismissed by the board after brief hearings for drunkenness and altercations over women. Traffic Officer H. H. Clarke and Signal Officer J. K. Thrower Jr. were dismissed for drinking and fighting, with Thrower also accused of being drunk at a Negro woman’s house. Sneed, the other officer, faced similar charges and was removed after a separate incident over a Negro woman, while Branan’s suspension followed a case where a gun discharge occurred in the first ward. The grand jury investigation into Branan’s case was deferred, and Chief Mayo’s action was upheld.
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Sneed
Atlanta
Board of Police Commissioners
Mayo
H. H
Jack) Clarke
Clarke
James L. Beavers
Game Police Boaya
Bieyere
H. H. Sneed
J. K. Thrower
Negro Women
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Negress
Futton County Grand Jury
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Branan
Graps Berl
Ward
Seba
J. W. Maddox
H. D. Freeman
Atltute ‘Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Hia
Board of ‘Commissioners
Energetic Allied Move Averts Balkan Teuton Raid
British, French and Russian troops rush to aid Serbia as Austro German forces seize Belgrade and Semendria. Bulgars strike Serbia’s flank while Greece and Romania contemplate action. London reports serious danger to allied cause as Russia prepares to fight alongside Western powers in Saloniki and Moesian forces, with Italy withholding active participation.
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Balkan
Nicholas
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Trentino
Triest
Romania
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