Tramp sought after attack on farmer's daughter near Utoy
County police led by Chief Zach Rowan and an angry crowd hunted a rough white tramp accused of assault on a 16 year old girl near Utoy. The girl fought him off and cried out, both toppled into a stream, water soaked overalls were found. Police tracked along rail line but lost scent as dogs pursued efforts north of the scene. The girl was unharmed but hysterial from fright.
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Zach Rowan
Unon
Utoy Samp
Owan
George Mathieson
C. C. Heard
John T. Carter
Wolgast Announces Final Retirement From Boxing
Portland report states Ad Wolgast, former lightweight champion, retires from the ring after claiming to have bought a ranch near Medford and will settle there permanently. He cites recent defeats and an appendicitis operation as factors.
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Portland
Ore
Ad Wolgast
Medford
Wolgast
Communion theft at Augusta church shocks historic St Pauls
In Augusta Georgia a silver communion plate of great historic value and several quarts of wine were stolen from St Pauls Episcopal Church after a Sunday service. The plate dates back to 1820 and is kept in a bank vault except during use. A $100 reward is offered for recovery. Reverend G S Whitney discovered the loss Monday morning and suspects a roughl dressed intruder who attended the service.
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Augusta
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
St. Paul's Church
G S. Whitney
South Carolina
Georgia
Multiple Obituaries From Rome Georgia Area
A round of obituaries notes Mrs. Butt of Sanford Florida and Miss Carrie Bankston of Peyton Road, plus Mrs Mary E Gray of Athens area and David Powers of Lyons with interment in Greenfield and West View cemeteries. Others include Mrs Nancy C McMallan of Hapeville, and Jay Herren of Rawson Street. Funeral services held at homes and churches with local clergy officiating.
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Carrie F. Bankston
Peyton Road
B. Bankston
Hollywood
Rome
Tepecuth
David Powers
C Pruden
Fourth Avenue
Powers
Lyons
Nancy C. McMallan
Hapeville
Elark
SW. Teed
McDonough,a
Jay &. Herren
Gelock
James
Herven
Patterson
Rawson Street
J. D. Robina
West View
Cemetary
Herren
Mrr
Jay S. Herren
de S. Herren
A. Herren
Ierren
Neal Herren
B. Robing
HM. Patterson & Son
Ketchell and Shagrue Set for Denver Bout in September
Ketchell of Chicago and Shagrue of New York City are matched for ten rounds in Denver Cal on September 19. They will weigh in at 23% pounds at 3 o clock.
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Ketchell
Shagrue
Chicago
Steve Katchell
Youna Shagrue
New York City
Denver
Cal
Municipal Engineers Offer Sanitation Upgrades for Towns
YU men in charge of municipal affairs have a big responsibility on your hands. Ever consider that maybe your hold-back, out-of-date and short-sighted policy is keeping the death-rate higher than it ought to be. Fevers, contagion, death, with their piteous aftermath of poverty and distress may be traceable to your negligence. Solemn, but true. We can provide the improvements. We are Municipal Engineers, and we have put more than 300 towns in good sanitary shape. We should like an opportunity to tell you where these towns are and what we did for them. We plan, estimate, finance, construct, and, if desired, operate Sanitary Systems, Water and Power Plants, Paving and other municipal improvements. Write to us at once.
United States Wins Palma Trophy at Perry Camp
The United States team won the Palma Trophy with a score of 1714 at Perry Ohio on September 8. Argentina placed second with 1643, Canada surprised by the near miss, while Sweden scored 1184 and Peru 1,? The wind was strong and long range shooting tested the shooters on 860 300 and 1009 yard ranges. The U S score was six points below last year’s winning mark in Canada.
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Perry
Ohio
United States
Argentine Republic
Canags
Sweden
Peru
Canada
Argentina
Jerome Freed in Gambling Case in Canada
The court, after brief remarks, acquits Jerome amid crowd noise as the judge notes no sufficient grounds for the charge. Jerome expresses respect for Canadians and plans to depart for Island Pond, Vermont, before driving to New York. Harry Thaw reacts from detention, remarking on a $250 impact and awaiting transfer to Montreal.
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Canada
Tirad
Jerome
Sherbrooke
Montreal
Coaticook
Mulvena
Island Pond
New York
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Andre Jousseau
Thaw Near Liberty Says His Attorney
Montreal September 3 In Thaw deportation proceedings defense argues improper authority by immigration officers and questions the ministerial order required after ten days in Canada. Attorney Greenshields cites alleged act unconstitutionality and misuse to enforce law in New York as key flaws.
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Montreal
M. Greenshields
Minister of Justice
Thaw
T. R. B. Metnnes
EB. Blake Robertson
Gervala
Cross
New York State
Greenshields
Delay of Two Years Probable for Thaw Case
Ottawa officials foresee a likely two year delay before a final decision in the Thaw case. They expect the matter to travel through Dominion courts to the Privy Council in England, where the verdict will be written. Deportation is unlikely until the ruling is issued, keeping Thaw on Canadian soil for now.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Dominion
Privy Council
England
Thaw
Daughter May Ride With R F D Father
Washington September A little blind daughter of a rural mail carrier in Mandele Ohio may ride on her father s route despite a rule against it Miss Jessie Wilson president s daughter interceded with Postmaster General Burleson leading to a special permit The girl 23 year old Jessie Columbia of Cleveland wrote and the postmaster general waived the regulation for this case on a mail cart ride
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Washington
Little Bine
Sherry
Mandele
Ohio
Post Office
Miss Wilson
Atlanta charity aids poor children for school gear
The Associated Charities in Gouldbullying area, Atlanta, housed parents and guardians seeking clothing and books for needy children. Over 150 applicants received clothing and an order for books was placed at a local oak store. Superintendent Joe Logan urged donations, noting about 260 dollars still needed, with funds to be raised in the next few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Atlanta
Joe Logan
Logan
Lo UN
The Call of the Heart at the Lyric opens strong
At the Lyric theat er the Call of the Heart opened Monday to a fair crowd. The plot centers on parvenu Americana and a degenerate noble family. John Nicholson gives a standout turn as Lord Everlow while Billie Shay and Helen Aubrey receive praise for their roles. Remaining shows include nightly performances and matinees Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
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Lyric
Lyric Theater
Parvenu Americana
Lord Everlow
Verlon
Billie Shay
Vivian Forde
Helen Aubrey
John Nicholson
Vaudeville at Forsyth Delights Atlanta Audiences
The Forsyth showcased dances from Paris with the tango and turkey trot drawing capacity crowds. Lydia Barry, a top comedienne, hypnotized the audience with songs and costumes, while Doris Wilson and company impressed with a three-ulster look. Russell's minstrels, Wentworth, Vesta and Teddy the dog, and aerial acts by Delmore and Lee rounded out a varied bill.
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Keith
Forsyth
Paris
Inez Pattterson
Lydia Barry
Comediennes
Atlanta
Lear
Miss Barry
Doris Wilson & Co
Russell
Wentworth
Vesta
Teddy
Godon
Rica
Delmore
Lee
Little Miss Fix It At Atlanta Tonight
The Atlanta stage presents Little Miss Fett 98 tonight with a humorous, bright act called full of charm. Patise Lucile Pariih, from Toronto, stars in the Sinpartaul series with new songs like Ton Made Me Love You. A two-girl revue runs Wednesday, popular prices in effect for the show.
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Atlanta
Toronto
The Merry Countess at the Atlant on Friday
The Merry Countess arrives at the Atlant featuring a 15 member orchestra led by Jouman Straues. Starring Mabel Baler Dale Winter May Field Pacis Ripple and others, the show promises a polished adult cast and a club style chorus with a dining set.
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Gamork IV
Prifay
Jouman Straues
Mabel Baler
Dale Winter
May Field
Pacis Ripple
Harry Carter
Charles Udell
Jack Henderson
Pauline Semple
Fred Hardin
Harry McCoy
E. F. Taylor
Vera Florent
Hazlitt Dead in London Writer and Graphologist Passes
William Hazlitt, noted man of letters and graphologist, dies in London. Born in a distant era, his legacy as a writer and critic marks his notable contribution to literature and stylistic analysis.
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London
Willam Varew Hazlitt
Alabama Girl Proves to Be Boy After Operation
Huntsville Alabama September report states Miss Ive May Terry, daughter of T T Terry, was found to be a boy after a scientific examination and operation by surgeons. The father made the matter public and Ira M Terry now dresses as a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Huntaville
Ala
T.T. Terry
May Terry
Ira ‘M. Terry
Terry
Miss Mary Goodrich Weds Mr Chase in Quiet Elopement
The marriage of Miss Mary M Seadrch to Julian Z Chase occurred Monday at 3:30 PM at Rev H M Chose’s parsonage 71 Worrest Avenue. The couple, eloping with two witnesses, plan a short trip east before settling in Atlanta with Chase working as Casselle Color Company’s local representative.
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Mary M. Seadrch
Julian Z. Chase
H. M. Chose
Worrest Avenue
G. A. Goodrich
Edgewood Avenue
Mr. Chase
Decatur
Casselle Color Company
Equitable
Dubose
Chase
Atlanta
Commerce Schools Open in Commerce Georgia
Commerce public schools reopen in Commerce Georgia with the start of the new term on September 8. The notice highlights the district's approach to schooling and upcoming activities for students and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Spesial
Mistaken for a bear Alabama man is shot
Darius Reed, 30, prominent Lamar county farmer, is in critical condition after Amos Pennington, 45, who mistook him for a bear, fired a double barreled shotgun while Reed hunted a squirrel near Sulligent. Reed was climbing a tree for the squirrel when hit by buckshot. Pennington’s eyesight defective led to the fatal error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Darius Reed
Lamar County
Amos Pennington
Reed
Pennington
First Day Enrollment Sets Record at Local School
This morning opened with an attendance of 370 pupils, the largest first day enrollment in the school's history. Recent election authorized bonds totaling $8,000, validated for school improvements, with funds to provide for all who wish to attend.
Prominent South Side Ten-Room Home For Sale
Modern ten room residence on Tot 50 by 200 feet on a major south side street. Suited for moderate means seeking a large up-to-date home in an excellent location. Price $6000 with $3000 loan and $500 cash. balance negotiable to purchaser.
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ARL & Wilson
Troy
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Helinnce
Broncie Guy Harris
Jimmie Gowan SooNe
Augusta Episcopal Church
Mortuary
Kate Hardie Butt
Mate Siaraie Put
Ancu
Sanford
Fla
Bsp. Clayton
O. J. Butt
J. N. McDowell
Savannah
B. FE. Higgins
Mary E. Gray
H. I. Gray
Greenfield
Jay
Gence
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Atlanta, Ga
Thaw Near Liberty
Little Miss Fix-It
Mary Goodrich
Capitol Avenue Bargain
Capitol Avenue
Forrest
George Adair
Cone Street
Marietta
Walton
John J. Woodside
BELL
Edgewood Ave
North Pryor Street
B. M. Grant & CO. Grant Building
Rhodes
Marietta and
Cone Sts
Walton and
A. G. Rhodes & Son
Rhodes Building
Lumbia
Acme Fire Ae Insurance Company
Athens, Georgia
ALA Carte
Lodge
Gate City
Canitol View Lodge
UC. D
Baraca Hall
Spratling
Express
Auburn Ave
Atlanta Steam Dye and Cleaning Works
Buneral
Barclay & Brandon CO
Ivy Street
Corner Baker
Auto Ambulance
Roy Donehoo
Marietta St. B
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Knabe
Hardman, Fischer
Estey Pianos
Whitkey
B. M. Woolley
White Path
Mineral Springs
Hine Bridge Mountains
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Aislanta
T. H. Tabor Maonger
L DR. Hughes
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