Hot Springs Fire Devours City Blocks and Hotels
A massive blaze originat ing in a negro dwelling on Church Street swept over Hot Springs Arkansas, destroying 30 blocks, hotels, plants, and residences. Two thousand people homeless, four million dollars in damages, troops and police patrolling, utilities crippled, and efforts focused on aid and recovery as the fire raged toward Central Avenue.
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Situation Wanted ads in The Constitution offer calls
Readers urged to monitor Constitution classified notices for suitable Situation Wanted ads. Select promising postings and have writers initiate contact to arrange interviews or offers, reflecting a proactive recruitment approach.
Caminetti Convicted on One Count in Mann Act Case
Farley Drew Caminetti son of immigration official found guilty on one count of transporting women for immoral purposes under the Mann act. Jurors absolved him on three other counts. Maury Diggs convicted on four counts. sentencing set for September 10. Bail $10,000.
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Nelle Barton
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Rome Society Works to Help Children
A Rome board formed to cooperate with the state Children’s Home Society after a visit by Mrs. L. Becker. Paul H. Doyal leads the local effort. The agency has placed Rome children in foster homes statewide and several Romans adopted children through the society.
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Coup by Attorneys Saves Thaw From Deportation
Harry K Thaw wins a writ allowing appeal to Montreal and delays deportation after lawyers Greenshields and LaFlamme secure habeas corpus and prohibition. Jerome, Thaw’s adversary, is arrested on gambling charges as Coaticook erupts into sensational coverage. Jerome leaves town by auto amid public interest and police controversy.
Banjo signal blamed for New Haven wreck deaths
New Haven Conn September 3 The so called banjo signal system installed on the New Haven railroad nearly 25 years ago was charged in sworn testimony today with responsibility for the death of twenty one persons in the wreck on that road last Tuesday The testimony was given at the Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry to determine the causes of the disaster The banjo system was admitted by officers of the road to be inferior to up to date systems in use on other roads Lacking an aut ion signal as protection against danger signal as in modern systems the banjo type according to half a dozen trainmen caused engineers to drift by their signals in foggy weather before they could stop their trains The reason for the New Haven wreck according to Engineer August B Miller who was at the throttle of the locomotive of the White Mountain express when it plunged into the rear of the Bar Harbor express on the fatal Tuesday morning Fire and expert testimony showed Miller's train was speeding over 51 miles an hour Protest made by engineers over a year ago urged abolishing the canjo system and evidence included correspondence
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Sofas and Swings Praise Leads to Capitol Arrests
Miss Dora Weisman and Gus Meyers were arrested on the capitol steps for spooning, later dismissed as no law was violated. Other couple Miss Dellic Johnson and W. C. Williamson faced charges. bonds set at 10 753 each, they spent a night in jail.
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Record Crowd Sets Southern League Attendance Mark
Raigh Jones reports the largest crowd in Southern League history at yesterday’s games with paid attendance of 12,140 and total attendance 12,812 at Ponce de Leon grounds. Extra fans entered through gaps, and Athens fans joined a 200-seat block. Atlanta’s season totals point to a league record possible if more attend.
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Shock Kills Wife of Georgia Coach
Mrs. W A Cunningham wife of University of Georgia coach was killed by an electric shock in the bathroom of their Cloverhurst street home. The incident occurred at 9 g dark as she entered the room and fell unconscious after Mr Cunningham was shocked while trying to turn on the light. Physicians worked for an hour but she could not be revived. She was born Miss Ritter of Hopkinsville Kentucky and two young children survive her, a three year old son and a baby.
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Warehouse Collapse Kills Two in Farmville
In Farmville a tobacco warehouse collapse inFarmville North Carolina on September 6 killed two workers and left seven injured.
Weather Prophecy Local Rain Prediction for Georgia
Local forecast calls for rain Saturday and likely Sunday with moderate winds. Temperatures range from a low to a high with mean near normal. rainfall measured at 4 percent in the past 24 hours and deficits noted since month start and since January 1.
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Locals and Gull s in Death Grapple For the Pennant
Locals and Gull s battle for the pennant in a decisive clash. Finn refused to stay as crowds swarm, with Locals offered a chartered special train and a record Southern League attendance. Bisland and Chapman star in a pivotal performance amid the struggle.
Standings Scenarios for Atlanta Chattanooga Mobile and New Orleans
The article outlines multiple potential standings based on outcomes of games between Atlanta, Chattanooga, Mobile, and New Orleans. It stresses Mobile and Atlanta’s pennant chances contingent on win loss splits across today and Sunday with several possible final records.
Tied Series Stirs South as Crackers Gulls Battle for Pennant
By Dick Jemison the Crackers and the Gulls staged a sensational southern series for the league pennant. Standings show Atlanta .480 with 56 wins, Mobile .586 with 66, 58 losses. The Gulls have two games with New Orleans. the Crackers close the series with Chattanooga at Poncey. A Crackers win today and a Gulls loss later today or Sunday would clinch. Only one game was completed Friday after an extra innings thriller. The second game was postponed as both clubs agreed to catch trains out of town. The Gulls refused to extend play after the first game ended and Atlanta officials offered to pay all travel costs if the visitors would stay and finish the contest.
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