Torpedo Boat Craven Towed From Harbor After Explosion
The torpedo boat Craven was towed from Savannah harbor to Charleston by a revenue tug after an explosion killed two men, McCaffrey and Milton, with others injured or missing. Chief machinist’s mate Walter Schwind is reported to be aiding rescue efforts as hospital officials in Fort Screven express little hope for survivors. The incident touches local crews and a rescue search continues amid uncertain outcomes.
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James Dalteu
Walter Schwind
Daniel Bosmith
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Mreles Ff
Danner
Government dam under high water threat near Rome
Government engineers fear a sudden river rise may burst the unfinished Coosa river dam at Mayos bar threatening expensive construction. Water stands at high level but danger may pass if rains stop. Uncle Sam invested about 7930 dollars.
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Sperial
Mayos Bar
Coosa
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Postal Clerks Aided in 625000 Robbery
London investigators report a $625000 theft of a pearl necklace July 16. Five postal clerks were implicated. three seized at the British Museum Tube Station and Hatten Garden. A diamond broker aided the sting, with suspects Lockett and Guttworth named among the postmen who allegedly shared proceeds.
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Guttworth
Bitish Museum
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Quardiste
Gattworth
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Floor of a Barn from The Progress ve tame
In this note from The Progressive Partner the author argues for proper barn design to protect cotton crops. He stresses free ventilation, open lofts, and above floor storage to prevent loss. The piece highlights hay storage, ventilation above, and minimizing wasted gas money by better housing and care of cotton crops.
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Rover
Self-Appointed Vice Probers Run Afoul at Piedmont Park
A late evening scene in Piedmont Park features Patrolman Freeman confronting two men in dark clothes armed with night glasses who claim to be spying on vice. Freeman pins them for disordery conduct after overheard admissions about lamping couples by a lake. The men are taken to the police barracks. one calls a friend to avoid staying in the lockup.
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J A. Grenier
Hampton Street
H & Mulimer Center
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Hedmont
Say O Connor forged notes for 250000
James O Connor, a red estate broker, was arrested on September 12 on a charge of circulating forged mortgage notes totaling about 750000. He faces bankruptcy proceedings as creditors claim hundreds of thousands in forged instruments. Lawyers say claims may rise. O Connor is held for the grand jury and refused bail, fearing violent repercussions from angry creditors.
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James
O Connor
Byurl Voumen
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Connor
Kansas Pride and Wealth Exalting State Image
Governor Hodges proclaims Kansas wealth and growth citing statebank deposits 213 million, total taxable wealth around three billion, mortgages rising from 13 to 67 billion and strong municipal bonds. frames Kansas as a rural agricultural giant with thriving economy and internal market strength.
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Kansas
George II Hodges
Leslies
United States
Louisiana Purchase
Union
Approve National Aid For A. and M Training
Washington report notes House education committee favors a national aid plan for agricultural and mechanical training. A nine member commission would study the program and report by December 1. Senator Hoke Smith and Representative Hughes lead similar moves as Senate bill already passed. Contemplates about 590000 dollars yearly from federal treasury for education agriculture and home economics.
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John Garrigan
Washington
Wincultural
House Committee On Education
Hughes
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Carroll Page
Vermont
Asbury I Lever
South Carolina
House
Smith
Senate
Federal
Treasury
Head of Division Colonel Harry M Hutton
The article notes Colonel Harry M Hutton as head of the Southern division of the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, recently opened in this city.
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Harry M Hutton
Iidelity and Deposit Company
Marysland
Chattanooga Readies for Veterans Encampment Start
General Alfred B Beers arrived to open GAR headquarters for the encampment beginning Monday. Preparations include patriotic services, clergy, and a mass meeting in the AR auditorium with addresses by Dr George Lovejoy and Dr JI W Bachman. City lit up with flags and illuminations as veterans prepare.
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Alfred B Beers
GAR
G BR
George Lovejoy
G AR
JI W Bachman
G@ak
United States
Don't Take Chances With the Baby
Mrs Lilian Brooks Gatlin argues in The Progressive Farmer that leaving a baby with busy neighbors risks harm. She recalls a 12 month old mistreated by a 10 year old, urging mothers to keep infants at home unless childcare is certain and safe.
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Yiead
Lilian Brooks Gatlin
Workroom order boosts efficiency in Mrs Rustim home
Mrs Rustim notes placing utensils and a clock on the work table saves steps and time. She advocates labor saving devices and affordable purchases to free the housekeeper for rest and recreation, as discussed in The Progressive Farmer.
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Ca1
Rust
Washington considers changing forwarding of magazines by rail
Washington reports that Postmaster General Burleson weighs abandoning fast freight for magazines and may revert to rail handling of periodicals after treasury comptroller ruling. Separately in Muenster Germany aviator Hens Lorenz died in a two hour air battle.
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Burleson
Washington
Comptroller of the Treasury
Crowds Gather as Veteran Army Arrives in Uniformed Parade
Spectators estimate the turnout between 75 000 and 100 000 as the advance guard of the veteran army arrives. Decorated and uniformed veterans mingle in the streets, signaling the start of the procession.
Central Real Estate Opportunity on Alabama Street
Four modern three story brick buildings with basement on a 25 by 120 foot lot near freight and union depots and Whitehall street. Price 3600 dollars with terms offered.
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Union Depot
Whitehall Street
Obituaries and Death Notices From Local Area
Obituary notices report the deaths of Robert Sheats 10 son of Mr and Mrs C Sheats at his grandfather H My Horton home. Funeral from Ton church at 2 this afternoon with interment in Heron churchyard West Point. Infant son of Mr and Mrs G M MrLaughlin laid to rest in Puewood cemetery. Lille Sentell 21 died at 4 Center Street Friday morning. Survived by father John H Sentell one brother A H Sentell and three sisters. Services from Sandy Springs church this morning with interment in Sandy Springs churchyard. J M Webb Sr funeral at 674 Lee Street postponed to allow relatives to arrive, to be held this morning at 19 oclock. Mrs Pe H White daughter of Mr and Mrs T A E Means died in Providence R I with burial in Providence family plot. Albany notes Mrs Laurie Welch 75 dies at son Dr L E B Welch’s home after long Albany residence. Mrs Sol Hoge of Macon noted as an only daughter. funeral expected tomorrow.
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C . Sheats
H My Horton
Toe Johnson Avenue
Heron
Lille Sentell
Center Street
Jonn H Sentell
A H Sentell
W D Deaton
Clarence Reagan
Mamie Senstell
Sandy Springa
Sandy Springs
J M. Webb
Lee Street
Pe H White Oeurhter
T A E
Beecher Street
Providence
Albany
Laurie Welch
L. EB. Welch
Ohio
Sol Hoge
Macon
Surprise Atlanta wedding unites Miss Frances Bell Jackson and J B Summerlin Jr
A rapid Friday evening ceremony in Trinity Methodist Church Atlanta joined Miss Frances Bell Jackson of Selma Alabama and Mr J B Summerlin Jr, a local merchant, in an unplanned wedding. Reverend Robins officiated at 7:30 PM with only Summerlin’s sister Miss Nettle Summerlin and Mr F S Cochran present. The couple, ages 20 and 24, now reside at the Piedmont Hotel.
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Frances Bell Jackson
Selma, Ale
Ana
J B Summerlin Jr
Dr Robins
Trinity Methodist
Monument to Astronomer Schiaparelli Proposed in Italy
A committee of heads of Italian scientific institutions and the King of Italy will fund a monument for Professor Giovanni Schiaparelli. Plans include a monument in his birthplace Savigliano Piedmont and a memorial tablet in Brera palace Wilan. He led Brera Observatory for forty years serves as 43 director and is famed for canals of Mars discoveries.
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Giovanni Schiaparelli
Savigliano
Piedmont
Brera
Schiaparelli
Mars
Her Pet Aversion Fan Judge Quote
A fragment reads a back-and-forth about dislike of dogs with a humorous exchange between two speakers Clara and Sarah. The line hints at a satirical or religiously tinged debate referencing a Bible verse about straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel. The source voice resembles a clipped playful chat from a BBC Hive context.
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Clara
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