Georgia insurers rise to front in state business
Georgia life insurance firms report strong in force and new business through April 30, led by Empire Life of Atlanta and State Mutual Life of Rome. Southern companies gain patronage as money returns to regional firms, with total in force reaching 11,883,435 and new business 4900,235, a $335,234 year over year gain.
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Georgia
William A Wright
Dusiness
St Ty
Wright
Georgios
Empire Life of
Atlanta
Southern
State Mutual Life of
Rome
American Nation of Texts
American National
Virginia
Southern States Mutual
Eroplre Life Insurance Company
Home Offic
Petera
Empire Life
William W Held
Thomas “Jo Callaway
Callaway
Camn
Bishop Parker Pife and Early Music Book From 1699
Fragmentary note describes a Bible known as the Bishop Parker Pifie once owned by Captain lfr and linked to the Salvation Army in Atlanta. Mentions a century old manuscript with Psalms and music, noting ancient plots and contents.
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Lfr
Aliear
Salvation Army
Atlanta Caplan
Ulear
Parker Pifie
Teich Aitara
Howard Invited to Join President on Tour
A fragment suggests Howard of the eating rats district is invited to join President on a tour from the Wissigs river toward New Orleans and Mississippi. It notes a long friendship with Tafard and mentions past trips to the Philippines before his election.
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Howard
WM Howard
The
Eating Rats
Wissigs
New Orleans
Mississippi
Alarion Te Tye
South Carolina
Theo Ibuthil
Tafard Wis
Tim
Felippines
Colonel Albert Todd Wounded In The Leg
Colonel Albert Todd is reported wounded in the leg in New York during a September event. The incident involved several officers and names such as Ingle and Peck. Details remain unclear as reports describe limited confirmed facts from the scene.
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Albert Todd
Judge Briles Is Back Again Cashing In A Backroom Tune
A ragged verse laments Judge Briles returning to town as bootleggers and tippers resume hustling. It mocks crackdown talk, notes autos moving slowly, and hints at liquor seekers fleeing to avoid law. The burlesque cadence paints a street scene of vice and enforcement.
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Judge Briles Fo
Tapers
Jedge Briles
Jew
Lone highwayman pardoned by Taft
A pardon granted by President Taft frees L A Potter a Texas stagecoach raider who robbed six passengers in 1885. Potter, a Salem, Illinois native, served 23 years and was credited with taking only $9 and a watch, which was returned. Also noted is W. V. Custer’s mass meeting in Mason, Texas this evening at 8.
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Washington
Taft
L A Potter Potter
Salem
Texas
Chester Dr
Leavenworth, Kan
J W White
Bullet in Jackson woman and her Beau fatal
Jackson Ohio September 13 Philip Fisher shot his wife killing her instantly and then wounded Charles De Priest through the eye and nose with one bullet He fled after firing the shot police reported Fisher and his wife had not risen together when he went to her mother's and found her on the porch The couple separated and Fisher shot the two as they sat on the porch and then fled.
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Jackson
Ohio
Philip Fisher
Gnes
Charles de Priest
Fisher
de Priest Fisher
Cotton crop short this year across Texas and Oklahoma
The Galveston News reports cotton yields in Texas and Oklahoma are significantly below last year, with Texas 40.1 percent lower and Oklahoma about 30 percent down. Drought, heat, and boll-weevil damage drive declines. harvests begin earlier, labor is plentiful, and ginning speeds rise as picking proceeds.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Galveston Pallas News
Department of Agriculture
Coop Ty
Negro Farmers Becoming Active At State Fair
Macon September 13 A new report from the state fair indicates a large, financially successful agricultural display led by Negro farmers. The fair promises its biggest showing yet, with extensive exhibits and growing participation compared to prior years.
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Macon
Wight
Larce
Depew Denies California Move to New York
Chauncey V. Depew, visiting Paris, rejects rumors of planning a California move to live with a nephew CW Depew, stating he has no such relative and has no intention to relocate. The exchange clarifies erroneous reports circulating in the United States.
Atlanta Schools Face Record Registration Overcrowding
Superintendent Slaton reports registration in Atlanta public schools will exceed 18 000 and may reach 19 000 as students flood streets to begin terms. Boys and Girls High Schools show sharp gains. Girls High opens with 685 enrollees plus a strong rise. technical and night schools expand. negro schools also report large increases.
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Slaton
Eliidi
Atlanta
Slater Thousant
Tron
Boss Thigh
Board of Education
Evers
Tomn
Dast Weary
Thas Bihools
Marietta Street
Missidoria Vaughan
Houston Street
Summer Hill
Martin Mitchell
Storrs
Roach
Murphy Candler Repurposed as Reform Governor Candidate
Savannah September 13. L V Williams of Waycross says Murphy Candler will run as the reform candidate for Georgia governor in the coming campaign. Williams, who has followed state politics, offers no hard information, noting uncertainty over Hokesmith’s possible senate bid.
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Savannah
Murphy Candler
Georgia
L V Williams
Waycross
Williams
Hokesmith
United States Senate
Death Claims Madden's Mother in Troy Area
Information from Troy New York reports the death Saturday of the mother of Reverend Father Madden of St Joseph Catholic Church in Macon Georgia. Father Madden had departed ahead and was by her bedside when she passed. Friends here will be grieved by the loss.
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Madden
Macon
Troy
Res Father Madden
St Joseph
Mail carrier killed by train near Auburn
Northbound Seaboard train No 32 struck and instantly killed John M. Cain a mail carrier from Auburn. The mail wagon was demolished, sacks torn, and the horse unharmed. Cain was a Gwinnett county resident and uncle of local cotton merchant John M. Williams. Dreadnought contracts awarded for two 26,000 ton ships to William Cramp Sons & Co and New York Shipbuilding Co.
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Auburn
John M. Cain
Cain
Ciil
Gwinnett County
John WM WO Hams
Spurgeon Williams
Winder
Washington
Williamamps Sons & Co
New York Shipbuilding Company
Wyoming
Promised Diyig Wife to Death by Own Action and Leisner Kept His Promise
A fragmented obituary note describes Mrs Leisner’s death and her husband Leisner ending his life by shooting himself through the heart after threatening to stop during her illness. It mentions a funeral, a possible infant, and lingering questions about the family, including a son named Oscar.
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Dyi'g
Leisner
Teisier
Italian Duke to Wed Miss Elkins If She Says Yes
Paris reports the Duke of the Abruzzi would marry Miss Katherine Elkins if she consents. The Italian royal family would approve a full title marriage, not a morganatic union. The queen mother’s objections would fade if Elkins accepts, and the couple could wed promptly.
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Miss Elkins
Paris
Wweh
Abruzzi
Katheine Filkins
Misa Elkins
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Third Ward
Grant Street
Georgia Avenue
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Muse’s
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Invalids’ Hotel and
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Worwn’s Dispensary Maprcar Association
R. V. Fierce
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Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Central Bank and Trust Corporation
WM OH Patterson
A P Coles
John Goddard
Jon FE Dan
Norway
Milier
Isaac H Hirsch
Asa G Candifr
Nito
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Cashire
Charities
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WM WO Patterson
J Scott Todd
John Owfas
L. V. Williams
Tirda
Carrie
Tomario
Oscar
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National Lead Co
Meng Soong Éells
Ship In Lead Company
Broadway
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