Bullard Slays Own Daughter in Georgia Tragedy
John Bullard, a White farmer from Powder Springs, Georgia, shot and killed his 16 year old daughter Ruth in a brutal family tragedy. He surrendered to the sheriff and, in a detailed confession, claimed the shooting followed a complex history of alleged unlawful relations and personal turmoil. He said the weapon discharged accidentally during an attempted confrontation at the family home.
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John Bullard
Powder Springs
Yerrokl Gengher
Ruth
Bulent
Duilard
Austell
Mississippi
Bullard
Ma Flattin
Ais Reladona
Qullard
Pallant
Conatitartion
Jnit
Ruby
Jim Powell
Mr. Walden
Leesburg
Powell
Walden
Fimaly 1
Cobb County
Ami
Ahs
Texas
Muby
Kavp
Ansell
Rome
Reed Trial In Gainsaville Murder Case Sets October Session
Gainesville Ga September 24 Jim Reed charged with murdering Hoke Hunt son of Dr A W Hunt of North Georgia was tried in July but resulted in a mistrial. Judge Kimsey set one term in October to proceed with the case and hear other matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Randvie
Acc
Navy
Kimsey
Enraged townsmen flog Negro man in Tecons Georgia
In Tecons Georgia on September 24 a crowd of about a dozen enraged citizens severely flogged Bill Aader a Negro for slapping the daughter of J Or Wogan superintendent of the Cople cotton mills He was arrested lodged in the calaboose overnight and was then beaten again with a buggy trace The deputy described the offender as a mulatto of the class of “oullud gentlemen” who had recently moved from Layonia and Anck The lawman notes the attack was linked to a pledge by the assailant to desist from dragging the trace after leaving Tooron
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Tecons
Suriay
Bill Aader
Iftte Dausiter
J. Or. Wogan
Calabooes
Leah
Tie
Toccoa
Layonia
Tooron
Preacher Kills Wife and Self in Perry County
Illiterate missionary preacher Christian from Selma area shot his wife in the right side killing her instantly then reloaded and killed himself in Perry county across the Alabama line. He had moved from Georgia three years ago and left a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selme
Ala
Yemen
Perry County
Christian
Georgia
Hoe
Will Not Close Bucket Shop in Birmingham
Ware and Leland of Birmingham refuse to comply with a new city ordinance banning bucket shops and wire brokerage houses. Manager VW Cothran vows to fight enforcement on October 1, stating the measure is unconstitutional and saying he will seek court relief if needed. The dispute follows the $100,000 shortage admitted by A R Chisholm, ex First National Bank teller, who blamed bucket shop speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware & Leland
St Birmingham
Birmingham
Ann
CVW
Cothran
Hero
Dlacleaures
A. R. Chisholm
First National Bank
Fifth Annual Nut Growers Convention at Scranton
The National Nut Growers Association will hold its fifth annual convention in Scranton Mississippi from October 3 to November 2, 1908. Members and interested parties are invited. special railfare discounts and round trip tickets will be offered for full fare payment holders. The program includes speeches, committee work, nut orchard trips, clam bake on the gulf, and entertainments, with emphasis on business matters and practical deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Boeral
National Nut Growers’ Association
Ind
Beranton
Gulf
Teporte
Gold decorated glassware from Honesdale gains praise
Gold decorated glass for table service made in Honesdale combines the purity of the best American metal with the highest quality of decoration previously obtainable only in foreign goods. The item showcases local craftsmanship and marks a notable step in domestic decorative glassware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdale
America
Gubernatorial Nominating Battle in New York
The NY Republican convention faces a fluid race with Odell’s influence waning. Bruce and Hughes vie for the nomination as party unity seeks harmony, backed by Parsons and Odell delegates, amid upstate support and taming the Odell faction.
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Saratoga
Uigging
Teadera
Buffalo
M Linn Bruce
Hero
Charlen IX Hughes
Edgar T. Hrackett
Timothy J. Woodruff
Hlru Root
Frank G. Black
Herbert Parsons
Andrew Draper
Albany
Bruce
Hughes
New York County
Codera
Sliggins
Odell Hughes
Parsons
Parwna
New York
Oyster Bay
Odell
Odell Han
Great Storms to Meet as Rain Follows in East
Washington reports two major storms converging from the south and northwest. A West Indian hurricane off Cuba and a northwest storm in the Gulf move north and south respectively, likely causing widespread rain from the middle to eastern states. The hurricane may reach the gulf coast tomorrow or Wednesday with warnings issued for South Florida.
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Washington
Garrett
Weather Bureau
Cuba
Gulf Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Yucatan Channel
South Florida
Gulf Potes
New Georgia railroad planned from Americus to Lastrean
A charter is filed for a new 80 mile railroad connecting Americus in Sumter County with Lastrean in Dodge County. The Georgia Eastern will be the line name with capital stock of 1000000. Incorporators include J F Heard J O Hamilton Joseph Burne and others. The project aims to open agricultural areas lacking rail access and link with Georgia Southern Florida Hawkinville and Eastman connections.
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Americus
Sumter County
Lastrean
Dodges County
Sumter
Dealy
Wilcox
Utas
Dodge Counties
Georgia
Cook
Georgia Eastern
Vienna
Dooly
Georgia Fustern
Georgia Southern
Florida
Death Claims John P. Tuggle in Stone Mountain Georgia
John Pinckney Tuggle of Stone Mountain died at his home at 2:30 am from stomach cancer. A respected traveling salesman known as Honest John Tuggel, he married Mina Mary Cherry and left a widow and four children. Survived by three brothers and three sisters, his remains will be interred at 4 o'clock tomorrow.
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Stone Mountain
John Pinckney Tuggle
Tugsla
Georgia
John
Honest John Tugel
Atlanta
Tie
Greene County
Pinckney J
Bow DB Toggle
Georgia State Guards
Southern Express Company
Georgia Railroad
Howell Cros
Grocers
Maddox-Rucker Company
Orm
W. A. Russell
Tuggle
W. E .Tussle
H. C. Tuggle
Frank Tuggle
W T. McCurgy
Fiete
TG Tuggle
Ashland Avenue
P L. Tuggle
Yonge Street
J. ©. Tugato
The
Ife
M. Vining
Gilmer Street
F. P. Mime
Ponce
Macon
W. E. Toggle
W. E . J. P. Toggle
Tons Mountain
Fell to Ground from Window in Valdosta Death
A Valdosta dispatch reports the sudden death of Ma Mitch Landale of Milltown after a fall from a second story window. Doctors attributed the fatality to a heart attack prior to the fall, with feeble health noted.
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Valdosta
Ma Mitch Landale
Milltown
Landedale
Bagot
Jellico in Need After Destructive Dynamite Blast
Jellico, Tennessee suffers widespread ruin from a dynamite explosion Friday morning. An urgent AP appeal seeks money and material aid for residents in dire conditions, with officials blaming possible negligence by Louisville and Nashville or Southern railways and their crews.
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Knorville
Tenn
Vellico
D. Oscott
Jellioe
Frank Snyder
Jelliea
TB Batrd
Jellco, Tenn
Band Stewart
Jelllee
Jellico
Baird
Stewart
Knoxville Board of Trade
Corrner
Louisville and Nashville
Southern Railways
Pike's Peak Centennial Opens With Parade and VIPs
The centennial celebration at Colorado Springs marks the discovery of Pike's Peak with a large parade of infantry cavalry artillery veterans and pioneers. Vice President Fairbanks and Mrs Fairbanks arrived and were escorted to the Andera hotel amid a reception by prominent citizens. Patriotic exercises at Grand Opera House highlight the day under Daughters of the American Revolution and the National Society of Colonial Dames.
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Solorado Springs
Colo
Pike's Peak
Grand Army of the Republic
Colonial Guard
Fairbanks
Mia Fairbanks
Andera
Thames 4
Rooks
Grand Opera House
Daughters of the American Revolution
National Society of Colonial Dames of America
Colorado
Tedang
September Motto Promoted With Bowden Lithia Water
A clipped advertisement urges readers to drink Bowden Lithia Water for a smoother September month calling to order by phone at 1066, implying relief from a trying period.
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Bowden Lithia
1066
Cage
Stensland Sr Arrives in New York as Extradition Proceeding Nears
The steamship Prins Adelbert arrived at quarantine in New York with Paul O Stensland, the Chicago bank president fugitive, in custody of federal officers. A tug met the ship to transfer Stensland to a Jersey City railcar bound for Chicago. His son Theodore Declared he would fight extradition if his father was irregularly arrested.
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New York
Pring Adelbert
Paul 0
Atensland
Chicago
United Stalea
Charles
Tangler
Iate
Banker's son pledges guilty to banking law violations
The text reports Theo dore Stenaland, son of a banker, stating his father would plead guilty to certain Illinois state banking law charges after a wrecking of the Milwauke Arena state bank. He hints at a wider scheme involving other prominent men and a possible shortage exceeding $400,000 in the bank's accounts. Arlington county or Tangier references appear as part of the fragmentary report.
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Btensland
Chicago
Harry Olsen
Atate
Imcla
Glenaland
Tangier
Theodore Stenaland
Ftich
Illinois
Tnt
Milwautea Arena State Bank
Louk
Caicago
Ha Dank
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Toccea
Preacher
Bucket Shop
Mary H Walters
Bt. Clair St. Colimnbus
Death
Helena
Bate
Cutter
Galveston
Shanghas
Chins
Tnpire
United States
Maier & Berkgole
6O, P. OF
Higgins
Dodge
John P. Tuggle
John P. Tugole
Blane Mountain
Mitch Landale
Milan
International Chambers of Commerce
Chamberlain
Meade & Baker's
Outeldo
Colorado Springs
Paris
Keely Company
Stensland, SR
N. Y
H. W. Rountree & Bro
Hardom
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall
Battiniers
Washington, Or
Briwspaper
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