Atlanta Smashes by Terrific Hailstorm
A severe hailstorm grips Atlanta causing window shatters and tangled traffic. Trolley service stalls, wires break, and doors slam as stones rain down on Peach Tree Street, Marietta, and North Avenue. Cars, horses, and a drifting airship window display suffer damage while bystanders scramble for safety.
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Georgia Railway and Electric Company
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Hall Stones
Orme Street
Highland Avenue
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Fim
Peachtree
Runaway horses as storm triggers panic across city
A severe storm sent horses, mules and cows into a wild panic citywide. Runaway teams crashed into buildings on Forest Woodward and Peachtree streets, several animals killed or injured, and a cow at 282 Cameron Street roamed before chaos ended. Police assisted as wrecked windows and blocked streets created hazards.
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M Porkae
Forest Woodward Avenue
Franr Street
Auther Horne
Alexander Street
Peachtree
Fenchtree
Charila Hiera
Ro KE Weatherly
Hamosa
Waron Whaela
Atlanta
Car Line to Marietta Put Out of Commission
A Thursday storm disabled the Atlanta Northern Company trolley line between Atlanta and Marietta during rush hour. Four cars were affected, with Bee car stranded near the city limits. Passengers were able to board outgoing trains. repairs were underway and service hoped to resume before midnight.
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Atlanta Northern Company
Atlanta
Ling Bee
Tne
Famous Golf Authority Dead
Philadelphia October 14 George D Fowle a Pennsyl vania railroad official and leading golf authority in the nation died today of heart failure Born in Alexandria Virginia in 1860 his family was related to George Washington and he was brother in law of General Fitzhugh Lee
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George D Fowle
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mr Fowle
Alexandria
George Washington
Fitzhugh Lee
Atlanta Hit by Severe Hail Storm Damages Vast
A dramatic hail storm battered Atlanta causing widespread property damage likely around 100000. Skyscraper glass shattered on the west and southwest exposures while streetcar and telegraph service were crippled. Greenhouses near Boulevard and Forrest suffered heavy losses. police ferried ropes to protect pedestrians as glass rained across Peachtree and Whitehall. No fatalities reported.
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Forrest Avenue
Brookwood Company
Atlanta Floral Company
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Ed Cowan Tries Suicide After Domestic Troubles
Ed Cowan, president and general manager of the Commercial Discount Company, attempted suicide at his North Boulevard home by swallowing carbolic acid and drawing a pistol. A neighbor and Officer Cooper stopped him. broker Robert E Howard aided. Cowan faced police court for drunkenness earlier, warned by Recorder Broyles that a repeat would bring stockade time. He was taken to police headquarters in hysteria.
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Howard Safe and Vault Compreny
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Vets' Reunion Ends in Danville Virginia
Confederate veterans of Virginia brought three days of sessions to a close in Danville on October 14 with a successful grand encampment. Next year's meeting will be directed by the grand commander and his advisory committee.
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Confederate Veterans of Virginia
In Most Unusual Attire Girls Say Their Lessons
Rain soaked Gris High School pupils arriving to class wore wet skirts shoes and stockings. Many left damp garments near the furnace to dry while others wore improvised clothing. Principal Miss Sergeant lectured the girls urging them to stay home during heavy precipitation.
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Tragic Family Murder and Suicide in North Carolina
In Charlotte North Carolina on October 14 a wealthy farmer, Coroner says, was shot by his son after a struggle at Open View farm Ganton county. Earlier a separate incident near Bethpage church in Lincolnton involved a man named Wise who killed his father in law with an ax then killed himself after setting fire to furniture. Both cases cite domestic conflict and a coroner’s exoneration of the son.
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Wise
Lincoln County
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Bethpage Church
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Coronel
Robert L. Abernethy
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Reuben
Open View
Ganton County
Abernethy
Marietta Hit by Severe Hailstorm Reported
Reports reached Atlanta last night that a hailstorm struck Marietta causing significant damage though verification was hampered by downed wires and streetcar service. Later reports suggested damage was not as severe as first rumored.
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Marietta
Navy Lieutenant Takes His Own Life Aboard Ship
Norfolk Va October 14 Carl A Richster United States Navy stationed on the Marietta committed death by his own action by hanging himself in his quarters aboard the Marietta last night Be had been ashore until a late hour that night The body brought to the naval hospital at Portsmouth from the Marietta which is in Hampton Roads Lieutenant Richster was from Iowa.
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Carl A . Rishter
United States Navy
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Hilabod
Strapa
Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
Hampton Roads
Richster
Towa
Mage Won't End Party Ties in Virginia Address
Secretary Nagel of the department of commerce and labor urged a Virginia audience to break away from traditional party lines and unite on national principles. He stressed the need to stand for right regardless of party as Democrats and Republicans listened in Norfolk on October 14.
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Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
Virginia
Mullin Wins Second Battle In Dramatic Detroit Rally
Detroit defeats Pittsburg 5 to 4 in a dramatic mid October showdown tying the series at three wins apiece. Injuries plagued both clubs as Jones and Morarity endured hard collisions while Schmidt and others endured leg and knee injuries. The decider is set for Saturday with Mullin and Morarity expected to play as Detroit rallies to take the lead before the seventh game.
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Wilson
Charles Schmidt
Alstein
George Mortarity
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Morierty
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Sing
Byrne
Clarke
Moriarity
T Jones
Schmidt
Mullin
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Weather Prophecy: FAIR Friday and Saturday
Forecast calls for fair conditions in Georgia on Friday and Saturday with colder temperatures on Friday and moderate northwest winds.
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