Robbers Arrest Expected Soon in Savannah
Savannah reports on September 12 detail intense detective work over a $7,194 bank theft from a strong box seized en route from New York. Officials say arrests are expected soon as investigators press a wide array of inquiries and review evidence pointing to the robbers.
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Savannah
New York
Attointice Coast
Southern Press Company
Savanah
Mrany
National Bank of New York
Savanath
Mitchell to Answer Summerville Charge
Deputy Mount of Suwannee County, Georgia, states Mitchell faced a Summerville charge of swindling and heatre. He was arrested in September and released, then rearrested when a deputy appeared. Police say Mitchell is also wanted by federal authorities for using the mails in a likely case.
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Mount
Wille
BOP Wieheoc
Insummeville
Heatre
Mitchell
Summervile
Hint
Witchell
May Know His Fate By End Of Next Week
A telegram from prison inmate Dr W J McNaughton thanking the board for a full pardon recommendation describes hope for a decision soon. Slaton and McNaughton teams discuss the case as Governor sets a hearing date for the pardon review likely Monday or later in the week. The condemned man may learn his fate by week’s end.
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W J Mcnaughton
Chatham County
McNaughton
Cleveland
Last Narrow Gauge Road to Disappear in Georgia
The Gainesville Midland branch from Belmont through Winder to Monroe faces conversion from narrow to standard gauge. Officials petitioned the railroad commission to issue 237000 dollars for bonds, with 325000 dollars collateral, to fund the project and scrap the old narrow gauge line in Georgia. The track’s conversion marks a major shift among Georgia’s rail routes per Campbell Wallare of the commission.
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Georgia
Gainesville
Belmont
Winder
Monroe
Miles
Railroad Commission
Campbell Wallare
Sight of pretty girl caused this accident
Miss Waters of Griffin was slightly injured Friday when an auto struck in the middle of Whitehall Street. Her injuries were a lacerated hand and arm, treated at a nearby drug store. Eyewitnesses said Waters was gesturing toward a pretzel stand and failed to hear the warning horn.
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Miss Waters
Griffin
Whitehall Street
Mitchell Indicted in Attempted Assault Case
Mitchell is indicted on charges of attempted criminal assault in a case involving a young girl living on Utoy Road. The grand jury returned the indictment against Mitchell, alleging an attempted assault occurred in September. Warehell was arrested in connection with the case by county authorities.
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Mitchell
Joan
Utoy Road
Hughes to Request Railroads Report Cotton Movement
Assistant Agriculture official Dan Hughes announces plans to obtain weekly cotton movement data for farmers and the public. He contemplates railroad cooperation for weekly bale reports and discusses plans near approval by Commissioner Price after his Mississippi trip.
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State Department of Agriculture
Dan Hughes
Price Returns
Mississippi
Boll Weevil
Hughes
Indictment Returned Against 14 Year Old for Murder
A grand jury indicts Ralph Barton a 14 year old boy for the July death of his chum John Edgar. Barton says the stabbing was accidental during a display of defending against a Mexican invasion in a mock duel. The boy’s mother waited outside in tears when the decision was announced.
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Ralph Barton
John Ldgar
Ralph
United States
Mexico
John
Kenneth
Grand Jury
Frederick Hall to Play at Auditorium Atlanta
Frederick Hall, renowned Christchurch Philadelphia organist, will be soloist at a free Friday organ concert at the Auditorium under the Music Festival association. Wall, a leading Philadelphia organist, curates a brilliant Atlanta program. Hall joins notable import from across the country and England as the association works to choose a successor to Dy Percy J Starnes.
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Frederick Hall
Christchurch
Philadelpiia
Atlanta
Musi Festival Association
Mr Wall
Philadelphia
Mr Hall
England
Appea
Musiq Festival Association
Percy J Starnes
First Meeting of Western and Atlantic Commission Set
Governor Klaton orders the Western and Atlantic commission to convene in Atlanta on September 22 to organize and plan its work. Several meetings are slated in Atlanta and possibly along the line over the next year, with a full report to the general assembly next summer.
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Klaton
Western & Atlantic Commission
Atlanta
General Assembly
Industrial Home Boys Run Away From Home
Atlanta police search for three youths from Fulton County Industrial Home for Boys at Hopeville who fled Thursday saying they would go west. The boys are Martin Bohler JP Dollard and Grady Sedderfield.
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Atlanta
Fulton County
Hopeville
Martin Bohler
JP Dollard
Grady Sedderfield
Governor Siaton Designates Bank of Ashburn State Depository
Yesterday Governor Siaton named the Bank of Ashburn located in the county seat of Turner County as a state depository, praising its stability and service to the public. The move reinforces the bank’s role in handling state funds and public business.
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Siaton
Bank of
Ashburn
Turner County
Congress in session as panels discuss currency and labor bills
Washington September 12 Senate not in session meets Monday as West Virginia inquiry panel continues hearings with coal operators. In the House, a currency debate persists while Representative Anderson proposes a commission to investigate legislative practices. The House Labor Committee favors bills on convict made goods. Former Representative James E Watson denies charges by Martin M Mulhall before the Jobby investigating committee.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
West Virginia
House
Anderson
Labor Committee
James E Watson
Martin M Mulhall
Jobby
Monday Seals Dooms Straw Lid In Atlanta 1912
A fragmented notice from Atlanta warns that starting Monday September 16, 1912, any straw lid or sky piece found on streets may be used as a football by bold passersby. It urges citizens to prepare by buying fall hats and furs on Saturday, as many stores close Sunday.
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Atlanta
Fuzzy Witzy
Piedmont to Celebrate Opening Night of Theater Season
Piedmont hosts Monday night events at the Piedmont hotel to mark the theater season opening and the oyster season. An operatic duo with a five piece orchestra will perform in the main dining room alongside semi cabaret entertainment. Reservations advised for guests seeking accommodations.
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Piedmont Hotel
Piedmont
Ats
Atlanta
Erty
Tlate
Old Venee
Brown and Gray Uniforms Chosen for Georgia Convicts
Georgia prison officials select new uniforms for convicts from Acollanta Woolen mills. First grade wear brown cloth with 49 percent wool in winter and summer, second grade gray, third grade stripes. Convict numbers stamped on backs for ID as they advance through grades based on behavior.
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Georgia
Prison Commission
Acollanta Woolen Mills
Thirteen No Jinx Says Dr McNaughton
Savannah reports Dr McNaughton, pardoned by the prison commission, rejects the thirteen jinx. He notes surrender on the thirteenth, two decisions on the thirteenth, and expects a pardon in 1913, saying he never believed in the superstition.
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Savannah
FW WcNaughton
Prison Commission
Suburban Schedule Change for Central of Georgia Railway
Suburban line timetable revised effective September 4. Train No 108 from Atlanta will leave at 6 15 p m instead of 6 10 p m and arrive Jonesboro at 7 15 p m. Edvy J
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Central of Georgia Railway
Suburban Oak
Atlanta
Jonesboro
Edvy
May Invoke Movies to Benefit Farmers
The state department of agriculture plans moving picture lectures on farming titled Dawn of Plenty to be shown in multiple towns. Cost is small per community, around 25 dollars, to cover presentation and exhibit. Assistant Commissioner Dan Hughes seeks local willingness to fund the effort, with a decision pending community responses.
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Georgia
Bureau of Statistics
Washington
General Assembly
State Department of Agriculture
Dan Hughes
Varians
Edgewood Avenue Pavement Damaged by Suburban Cars
Edgewood Avenue pavement damage due to heavy suburban cars was discussed by the street committee. Georgia Railway and Power Company president Preston Arkwright offered to remove tracks, lay new tracks, and replace pavement if the city provides the foundation and paving material. The proposition was referred to the city construction department.
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Edgewood Avenue
Streety Committee
Council
Preston Arkwright
Georgia Rulway and Power Company
Fig Company
City Construction Department
City and Street Railway Face Pavement Responsibility
The construction department reports to the city attorney to determine who bears the cost for new paving. The street committee cites poor substructure for track traffic as the cause. The street railway company cites street settling after repairs as the cause. finding the street committee correct could lead the city to protest payment for paving materials.
Alabama fugitive located in Honduras
Selma Alabama September 12 Theodore I Lacey alleged defaulting chief clerk for the Alabama state convict department is in Honduras according to a letter from Arthur W Den iner of Selma stating he met Lacey at Puerto Cortez Lacey is charged with stealing 90000 and disappeared last spring
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Selma
Ala
Theodore I Lacey
Alabama State
Honduras
Arthur W. den Iner
Lacey
Puerto Cortez
Unclear historical note on quinine and malaria remedy
Fragmentary text cites quinine and malaria relief, mentioning iron, fish oil, and general health claims. The passage lacks coherent structure, names, dates, or discernible events, making a definitive summary difficult.
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Summerville
Prompt Service
Marletta St
Doctor Wires
Geo. Muse Clothing Company
Pion
Southern Railroad
Price
Chum
Frank Barton
W & A Commission
Jinks
DR. M'Naughton
Department of Agriculture
Rulink
Street Railway Company
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Beacon
Shoes Inn Activat
F. ML Hott Shoe Co, ‘Makers
Manchester
Beacon Shoe Store
Peachtree
Stree
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Paris
Agency For
Madame Irene Corset
Madame Irene Corsets
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Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co
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