Most Magnificent Parade Promised by City Leaders
The Atlanta Federation of Trades promises a historic parade, led by Marshal W. Bernhardt, with Mayor James Woodward delivering the welcome address. The event features grand floats, multiple union divisions, and a route from Peachtree to Ponce de Leon, culminating in ceremonies at Ponce de Leon Springs.
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E. & Bruffey
Atlanta
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Trades Union
Ine
At- Lanta
Iat Atlanta
City Hall
Peach
Whitehall
Forsyth
Avere
Alabama
Drow
Marella
Peticiwants
Ponce de Leon
Mounted Police
Marchal
Federation Foot
Lithonia
Stone Mountain
Fliat
Flogta
Marahal
St . Bernhardt
L. Marquardt
Widen Robinson
L. L. Norman
Ponce de Leon Springs
Jerome Jones
Atinate Federation of Trades
Woodward
James Connell
International Machiniats’ Union
Madison Bell
Fulton County
Knife Attack At Holy Mc Meeting Ends In Bloodshed
In Lexington Kentucky a fight at a home scene meeting left multiple people stabbed or slashed. Richard Spalding Mims Clart Coraman and one family were attacked by Newton Cornman. CorMan and Thomea Martin attempted to separate the attackers and were wounded. The assailants were treated for injuries.
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Lexington
Wilmer
Richard Spalding
Mims Clart Coraman
Oae
ahYs
Newton Cornman
PY Corie
Thomea Martin
Newton Sed Gheeman
Outraged girl dies after assault in Philadelphia
The daughter of Confederate Colonel B F Leavell died after taking poison in a personal crisis following rape by John Evans, who now faces a five year sentence. The Leavell family moved from 302 North Twentieth Street to Harface Place, with Effie continuing work at a department store and attending business college at night. The case highlights stigma and poverty, with the father a Civil War veteran and former orange planter.
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Philadelphia
Tay
Ft. F. Leavell
Elf Leavell
German
John Evans
Leavells
North Twentieth Street
Harefa Place
Effie
Markat Street
Shane
Eve
Leavell
Poleon
Coronel B.F. Teavell
Iia
Distinct deterioration cited in Timor-Democrat cotton report
The Timor-Democrat summarizes August cotton crop progress with a consensus of opinion across districts. It notes clear deterioration, excessive rain hindering development, a two week delay in movement, and farmer expectations of price improvement. Texas and parts of Louisiana report bollworm and boll weevil damage, though injury estimates are not yet available.
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New Orleans
Timor- Democrat
Ite
Texas
Louisiana
Union men clash with officials over streetcar staffing in Macon
Macon Georgia September 2 President May of the Macon Federation of Labor plans to assign tomorrow the conductors and motormen for work on the city street cars after union employees demanded dismissal of every non union man amid alleged discrimination in favor of non union workers. The dispute follows a period when streetcar service was tied up and attracts public interest as the outcome remains uncertain.
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Macon
Macon Federation of Labor
Root Dines at Palace in Chile Ambassadorship Warmth
Secretary of State Root dined with President Riceco at the palace in Santiago on September 2. Brief speeches expressed the cordiality between Chile and the United States, with Minister of Foreign Affairs Nunez articulating goodwill.
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Root
Santiago
Chle
Riceco
Nuneus
Chile
United States
Boy Stuns, Buries Victim After Brick Attack in Front of Home
Gordon a 16 year old confesses to luring Joseph Reed the 15 or 16 year old to the Read home basement. He struck Reed with a brick and buried him alive beneath a sidewalk near 2877 Archer Avenue. Reed’s disappearance was reported Saturday and led to Gordon’s arrest. Five other drinking companions aged 18 to 20 are detained.
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Gordon
Joseph Reed
Archer Avenue
Reed
Dlei
Read
Teed
Io Chen
Reid
Bride of 3 years torn from youthful husband
Aleigh North Carolina September 2. William Howett aged 18 wed a girl aged 11? in Wayne county after fleeing to Kingston for a license. Magistrate united them, father objected, separation granted by Judge Webb. Howell not punished, parting with tears as they split for good.
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Aleigh
N. C
William Howett
Wayne County
Kington
Purautt
Humphrey
Webb
Howell
Aysa
Kidnapped from cradle boy tells pathethic story
A boy from Caddo Lawrence county aged about four years recounts a tale of kidnapping from his parents home on Sand D Denn Ale. He claims his uncle Heville abducted him about four years ago and left him abandoned three years later. The boy says he cannot recall his mother's whereabouts or how to contact her. He has wandered from place to place since the abandonment.
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Caddo
Lawrence County
Thin City
Willie Bertha
Mra
Teague
Aia
Sand D 'Enn Ale
Heville
Jies
Defiant guards in house siege after deadly shootout near Punxsutawney
In a daylight battle near Florence mine the 21 troopers faced attackers as 600 shots rang out. Private Joan Henry and Private F. Zeitringeh were killed, Private Homer C. Chambers fatally wounded, with Private William A. Mullen and First Sergeant Joseph Logan among the wounded. The siege began when Logan hunted Leopold Gearnatt for shooting his brother earlier. The gunmen are cornered in a house and renewed assault is expected at dawn.
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Punxaptawney
Pds
Tully
Florence
Iim
Halland
Arma
Joan Henry
Philadelphia
F. Zeitringeh
Conshahorken
Homer C. Chambers
Rochester
William A. Mullen
Huerte
Joseph Logan
Dublin
George Felitzky
Leopold Gearnatt
Rina Trossone
Lo+kan
Dr. Robinson
Cotton Exports Lead U S Trade Growth in 1908
A Commerce Department report notes raw cotton exports surpassed 400 million dollars for the first time, driven by rising quantities and higher prices. It details major buyers including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, and China, and highlights the strong growth in manufactured cotton shipments valued at about 83 million dollars, with China absorbing the majority. The narrative stresses the long-term climb from 30 million to over 400 million in five years and contrasts raw versus manufactured cotton trade patterns.
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Abheington
D.C
United States
Fusc
Department of Commerce and Labor
Innard
Marchanfise
Europe
United Kingdom
Germany
France
France $48,000.00 and Tinly
Sie
Couverten
Japan
Lergely
China
Ching
Asia
Ocesnis
Husband Shoots Wife Then Kills Himself
A man fatally shot his wife and then turned the weapon on himself in a domestic incident. Authorities reported a double tragedy at the residence, with investigators collecting evidence and interviewing neighbors. No other injuries were disclosed.
Tragic double shooting ends in Albany home
In Albany on September 2 a husband and wife were found dead after a pair of gunshots in a north Washington Street bedroom. G Howard Hayes, a saw mill operator, and his wife were reported dead as daughter Emmie and housemates witnessed the aftermath. The motive remains unknown as investigators examine the bloody act.
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Vang
Albany
Sam
Hayee
Washington Street
Emmie
Julian
Mrs. Hayes
Rona
Mr. White
Deep Allence
Hayes
J. 9. White
Size Roe Clemens
White Cima
Piayes Waa
Weather Forecast Fragments From Varying Regions
Forecase shows Monday or Tuesday showers and winds across Georgia Virginia Florida Louisiana and eastern coastal areas. Thunderstorms mentioned for parts of Louisiana and Arkansas with fresh to strong south or southwest winds and interior temperatures not provided.
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Virginia
Ias Bay
Searn Floda
Mississippi
Frean
Pac
Noah
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