City of Columbus strikes obstruction off Cape Henry
The City of Columbus reports striking an obstruction off Cape Henry on its voyage from Boston to Savannah. It shows about 10 miles per hour in fair weather as two propeller blades were broken. Revenue cutter Yamacraw ordered to search for the steamship began at Tangier Island and moved toward the scene. The city’s position was later given as ten miles east by north, a half mile north of Cape Charles Light. Seaboard also notes ongoing service improvements for Birmingham with a night train sleeper opening 9 pm, effective November 7.
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New York
City of Columbus
Whalesa
Cape Henry
Bonton
Savannah
Washington
United Wireless Companya
Tangier Island
Chesapeake Bay
Cape Charles
Four Commissioners at Monte Alto Arrested Over Jail Neglect
Four members of the board of revenue and road commissioners John D Hagan John Cowley Frank Andrews and John Simmons surrendered at the county jail in Monte Alto October 18 charged with failing to maintain a proper jail They posted bond and were released A grand jury indictment noted a possible conflict as a son of Commissioner Simmons sat on the jury and sought county commissioner office The commissioners allegedly failed to follow prior grand jury recommendations
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Monte Ala
Board of Revenue and Road Cominissioners
John D Hagan
John Cowley
Frank Andrews
John Simmons
Simmons
Boy Kills Brother With Father’s Gun in Tennessee
In Cleveland Tennessee a 6-year-old son of Kinney Green, a mill worker, shot and killed his 1-year-old brother Bannettaville while handling their father’s pistol Sunday. The tragedy occurred as the children played with the gun in their home. Authorities described the incident as an accidental shooting.
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Cleveland Tenn
Kinney Green
Sunday
Fate of Elliott Up to Governor Clemen cy Decision
The prison commission declines clemency for Dr F Eliott the Troup county murderer and leaves life fate to Governor Brown If he does not overturn the jury and commission Elliott faces execution next Friday A lunacy claim was deemed cumulative and not bearing on the act at issue The governor has not decided and a separate Murray county case for John Barber remains undecided.
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F. Eliott
Troup County
Brown
Elliott
G R Hutchens
Saia
J. Cheston
King
Atlanta
John Harber
Murray County
Southwestern rates attacked in ICC filing
Washington October 18 a complaint of far reaching consequence was filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission challenging the reasonableness and lawfulness of rail rates through Galveston Port Arthur Port Bolivar and Texas City to interior middle western points. The Southwestern Shippers Traffic Association represents shippers in Texas Oklahoma Kansas and Colorado against Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and other carriers alleging unjust, discriminatory rates compared with New Orleans and Memphis routes. Taft to be guest in Savannah Gen Gordon home October 18 Taft will be hosted by General W W Gordon with Secretary Dickinson and Captain Rutt as guests in the Gordon home while the remainder stay at a local hotel. Gordon is a Yale graduate.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Middle Western
Southwestern Shippers’ Traffic Association
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Galveston
Port Arthur
Port Bolivar
Texas City
New Orleans
Memphis
Taft
Gen. Gordon
Savannah
W W Gordon
Dickinson
Rutt
Gordon
General Gordon
Yale
Browne Endorses Quaker Oats for Brain and Body
In a Youth's Companion article from September 23 1909 Sir James Crichton Browne argues oatmeal, especially Quaker Oats, is highly nutritious for brain and body development in children and adolescents. He notes oats raise fats organic phosphorus tecithins and may enlarge the thyroid benefiting growth and energy. Scots favor Quaker Oats as the finest oat meal.
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Browne
Duces
Special Roads for Motor Cars Proposed in Britain
British Parliament weighs a bill to build exclusive motor car highways governed by a small board. The plan aims to shield ordinary roads and pedestrians from speed harm, allowing cars to use a separate system while normal highways remain accessible by permit. The issue highlights rising auto use and road damage. The government would exit the motor car issue, removing speed restrictions on the new roads.
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Washington
United Kingdom
John L. Griffiths
Department of Commerce and Labor
Great Britain
Griffiths India
Birmingham Route Decision by Auto Club This Week
Birmingham motor club leaders plan a midweek meeting to review data from the pathfinders tour to Atlanta and Chattanooga. They aim to select the best Birmingham route, arrange guide posts, and invite Montgomery to collaborate. Delegations grow as Pell City pushes for a linked Alabama road network.
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Birmingham
Birmingham Auto Club
Ala
Board of Governors
The
Birmingham Motor Club
Pathfinders
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Montgomery
Alabama
Pell City
McLane Tilton, Jr
First National Bank of
Pelt City
Jo J Dedman
Yeater
Inter
Anniston
Good Roads Meeting in Hall of House Georgia officials respond
A Good Roads convention is planned for November 16 in Atlanta during Automobile Week. President Fred L White of the Good Roads Club of Georgia reports the hall of the House of Representatives will be used, Gov Brown inviting attendance if state business allows. Delegates are urged from all counties to participate in what aims to be a notable event.
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Atlanta
Fred L White
Gooda Roads Club of Georgia
Wil
House of Representatives
Brown
White
Good Roads
Stock gambling debt cannot be collected in circuit ruling
Washington held that gambling debts linked to stock speculation cannot be collected. The US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the lower court, finding the note given to secure a debt for stock gambling under Tennessee and Mississippi law is unenforceable. The Supreme Court today refused to review the case of Majoras Wii Hampson.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Washington
Supreme Court
Majoras Wii Hampson
Stock Exchange
Williamson
Memphis
Mississippi
Tennessee
Starters in Savannah Run Car Rules Detailed
The article outlines car start procedures during the Savannah run with observers recording work, gas usage, and tire changes. It notes scoring by fuel efficiency, tire reliability, timing, and final technical checks in Milledgeville and Atlanta, plus class entry rules and nighttime supervision.
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Milledgeville
Atlanta
Sleeper for Thomas Open at Union Station
Sleeper for Thomas is placed in Union Station 9 P.M. and open for occupancy immediately. Train departs at 11:10 P.M.
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Thomas
Ville
Union Station
Tuberculosis Fight Urges NYC Funding to Cut Losses
In New York on October 18 distinguished physicians and philanthropists forming the anti tuberculosis committee urged the board of estimate to allocate 487000 to cut an estimated annual city loss of 15000000 due to tuberculosis. Robert W DeForest said 44000 sufferers, 16000 with proper care, 24000 new cases and 10000 deaths yearly. proposals included ferryboat clinics and outdoor classes for children with tuberculosis.
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New York
Anti-Tuberculosis Committee
McClellan
Board of Estimate
Robert W DeForest
Charity Organization Society
Samuel Lambert
Abraham Jacobi
Decapitated Man on Track in Tennessee Murder Claim
Knoxville area report states Elbert Gilbert was found decapitated after a Southern Railway switch engine passed over his body near Jellico. Crew think the victim was murdered and placed on the rails minutes before the fatal encounter. Gilbert was seen arguing moments earlier and was married.
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Knoxville Town
Jellico
Tenn
Southern Railway
Elbert Gilbert
Gilbert
Explosion at Griffin Sawmill Kills Seven at Eldorado Arkansas
An explosion at Griffin Sawmill near Eldorado Arkansas killed seven workers and left three others seriously injured. The blast shattered part of the plant after a steam register failure. Mrs Reed, wife of the superintendent, was wounded when a brick struck her home wall.
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Eldorado
Ark
Griffin Sawmill
Lewis Andrews
Warren Barnes
John Jeffries
Edward Carter
James Pettit
Merkins
J C Reed
Non-Tobacco Growers to Be Chosen Jurors
Preliminary hearing in the U S district court at Covington, seeking over three quarters of a million dollars in damages from independent manufacturers against the Burley Tobacco Society. Judge Cochran orders juries to be drawn from eastern tobacco growing counties. defense sought transfer to Frankfort court. Plaintiffs include firms from Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Virginia alleging Kentucky burley pool inflated prices.
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Cincinnati
United States District Court
Covington
Burley Tobacco
Cochran
United States
W O Bradley
Frankfort Court
Gochran
Ohio
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Morgan Brother Denies Toledo Release Story
Chariton Morgan, brother of Confederate general John H Morgan, denies a Toledo report that his brother and other captives were freed from Columbus penitentiary by bribing guards. He states he knows the escape details and asserts the tale is false.
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Frankfort
Charlton Morgan
John H Morgan
Toledo
Ohio
Columbus
Chariton Morgan
Rev Troop Deposed By Bishop Harding In Washington
Washington October 18 Rev Mr Troop an Episcopal clergyman who renounced his church creed for Unitarian faith was deposed from ministry by Bishop Alfred Harding episcopal bishop of Washington. Troop formerly served as Resistant pastor of St John's church in Georgetown and caused a church stir when he announced his renunciation four months ago. Harding issued a public statement that he had deposed Troop at the latter's request for causes not affecting his moral character.
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Washington
W H Troop
Alfred Harding
Mr Troop
St John’s Church
Georgetown
Harding
Rey Mr Troop
Smart Ornaments for The Hair Showpiece Jewelry Display
A vivid advertisement showcases jeweled hair ornaments and accessories. It promotes jeweled barrettes and combs, bandeaux, balls, pins, and rhinestone pieces with varied prices, plus evening bags, brooches, necklaces, and pendants. The tone invites shoppers to visit the jewelry section today.
Football rules reference book edited by De W Short Jr
A new Spalding Athletic Library title edits and compiles football rule points for officials and players. Alphabetical headings cover all points with page references and penalty designations. The publication is mailed for 10 cents, serving as a quick rule lookup tool rather than a beginner’s guide. Coffee burns report details a Macon Ga incident where a man was scalded by hot coffee but survived.
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de W Short Jr
Harvard
Spalding Athletic Library
Uan
Anlaver
United States
Canada
Warren Street
New York City
U D C Delegates Gather At Houston For National Convention
Houston October 18 delegates of the United Daughters of the Confederacy arrive in Houston for the national convention. President General Mrs Cornelia B Stone of Galveston begins convention directions as about 150 delegates from 32 states prepare to attend. Jacksonville Pla and Lide Rock, ATK are candidates for the next senate session.
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Houston
Texas
the United Daughters of the Confederacy
Cornelia B Stone
Galveston
Jacksonville Pla
Lide Rock
ATK
Methodist Home Mission Board Meets Conference Opens
Charlote MC Ortaher presides as the Methodist Home Mission Board meets in a conference under the Board of Home Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church South beginning tomorrow evening and continuing until Thursday with about 200 delegates from southern states expected. Judge JoM taunon of near Dahlin files bankruptcy petition in local court showing assets around 600 dollars.
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Charlote
MC Ortaher
Industral Hiahiema
Nnee
Board of Home Missions
le Methodlat Episcopal Church
South
Ro Nelson Ag Bigtant
Tin Board of Missions of
Nashville
Tenn
Wil
Macen
Wetoner
Dahlin
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City OF
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Teta” Dele
Bannettaville
Woetoper
Thomas Facy Allad
Newark
Tony” Gald
Lacy
Flas
McCall A&c
Pardon Board
LaGrange
James Crichton Browne
F.R.S
London
Britain
Ife
Good Roads Club of Georgia
Observer Ag
Wesleyan
Macon Ga
Wesleyan Conservatory of Music
Macon
Nat Flarrison
Friends of the Burley Society
Gen. Morgan
Rev. Troop
Bishop Harding
Hope
Tra Hicks
Hillarda Alley
Methodist Home Mission Board
Charlotte
Farmer
Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
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