Elopement chase ends as Benson finds wife and child
In Valdosta Georgia, W. Benson of St. Augustine Florida located his wife and their child after a 1400 mile search. The wife and her lover George Meyer had moved to Valdosta after leaving St. Augustine months earlier. Meyer was arrested on a warrant from St. Augustine and jailed. Benson plans to recover his son and then release his wife.
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Valdosta
W. Benson
St. Augustine
Fla
George Meyer
Benson
Meyer
North Carolina
Aigi
Bengon
Sa Augustine
Race for County Clerk in Spaulding County
In Griffin Georgia on September 26, the race for county clerk pits William M Thomas, the regular Democratic nominee, against J Albert Brooks, an Independent. The Democratic committee mobilizes with a circular challenging Thomas’s ties to jury commissioners, while Brooks supporters demand proof of influence. Catone Glessner predicts a handsome Thomas victory as both camps claim the win.
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Spaulding
Griffin
William M Thomas
J Albert Brooks
Thomas
Brooks
Catone Glessner
Milledgeville Hotel Gambling Busted at Midnight
Mayor Horne leads police raid on Milledgeville Hotel social game at midnight. Three travelers and a citizen taken to the station, Recorder Gibson imposes twenty five dollars and costs. One man jailed pending funds. Authorities vow further gambling suppression actions.
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Milledgeville
Mayor Horne
Horne
Thither
Gibson
Appointment of M C Jones as Augusta oil inspector
M C Jones, city ticket agent, appointed oil inspector for Augusta district by Commissioner Stevens for two years starting October 1. Augusta papers note the action as part of a broader Augusta September 26 dispatch. The decision follows Stevens visit to Augusta and confirms Jones in the new post.
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Stevens
Augusta
B. Stevens
White
C Jones
A Texas Wonder Cure Ad for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An old advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery as a remedy for diabetes bladder troubles and rheumatism. It claims to cure kidney and bladder irregularities in men and women and offers mail order sales via E. Sv vfesturer in St Louis with testimonials. The misspelled testimonials describe dramatic relief after weeks of use and assert broad healing powers.
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Hall
E. Sv
P . Bor
Louis
Cherokee County Political Gossip and Local News
Canton Georgia September 26 Special Democrat candidates face light opposition with independent J P Spears challenging Sheriff Silas Worley but lacking organizational backing. Judge Candler seen favored for supreme court, while free school measure likely fails due to voter indifference. Deaths of elderly Canton residents noted along with Joe Petty injured after being struck by a train near Ball Ground. Rev J L Reid accepts Baptist pastorate, to begin in November with a three Sundays per month schedule.
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Canton
J. P. Spears
Silas — Worley
Spears
Rev. L. Dow Coggin
Thomas Bell
Tace
Democratic
W. D. Mills
R. R. Russell
Supreme Court
Candler
I. J Dickerson
Jarvis
J W Jarvis
Cagle
Martin J Anderson
Holly Springs
John Anderson
Barnesville
W.H .Anderson
Columbus
John 'T. Hastey
Abe Wyatt
Joe Petty
Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Railroad
Ball Ground
J. L. Reid
Rev
L. Reid
Lumpkin
Baptist Church
A B Vaughan
LaGrange
Reid
Enijney
Knight Elected Mr Ol President of Junior Class
The Princeton university and seminary open to record fall enrollments with over 1500 at the university and about 200 at the seminary. Rumors say Dr Patton may be elected president of the seminary, a move that would raise prestige and shift the seminary from its old practice of heads by senior faculty. L L Knight of Atlanta elected junior class president, a sign of the diverse, international class. Knight formerly served The Constitution as literary editor and editorial writer before pursuing the ministry.
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University
Princeton
Burrough
Patton
Thetam
L. L. Knight
Atlanta
Ireland
Scotland
Syria
Canada
Knight
Constitution
Presbyterian Church
Oil mill planned by Bowdon farmers and merchants
There is a strong effort by Bowdon area farmers and merchants to establish an oil mill. Home capital is sought to fund the project, a necessary enterprise for the town.
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Bowdon
Macon Officer to Get Reward for Capture of Bennett
Macon reports Policeman Holloman will receive a $50 reward after capturing white burglar Cutty Bennett of Savannah, who escaped a Fargo penitentiary camp. Bennett confessed stolen goods to officers and led them to deposits with several women. three warrants charge burglary and larceny from houses in Macon. Bennett will face trial in Macon after completing Fargo sentence.
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Holloman
Fargo
Cutty Bennett
Savannah
Hugh Washington
Walter Harris
Frances Daly
Holioman
Bennett
Recorder's Court
Annie Lane
Walden
Dooly County
Vienna
George James
Griffin
James
Doaly County
Doaly
Mary Russell
Mulberry Street Methodist Church
May Russell
Mississippi Womans Christian Temperance Union
Woman's Christian .Temperance Union
Miss Russell
Thomson
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
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Plaintife Aued
Edgerton House
Fourth Street
Way
Elder
Plainsides
Hellana
Wimberly
Herbert Byala
Robert Byals
Ryals
Ryan
Coulanse
University Printing Press at Work on Campus
Athens ga September 26 special the university printing press begins operation after securing contracts with the red and black and the Georgian it will handle all campus printing and provide training for students led by expert printer mr carthers with six students under Moore college it aims for mutual benefit not profit and may be sold to the university at cost if trustees approve drill has commenced with many cadets listed under three companies including officers and sergeants
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University
Carthers
Barrow
Patterson
Strahan
Moore College
Miehle Press
Gordon
Pearl Press
Sandy Beaver
Meuterant
T. Hudson
Leutenant
Worsham
Relph Meldrim
H. Fletcher
G Welsh
W Cook
A. Golucke
RK O'Farrell
L. McCleskey
W Cranston
J. Copeland
W Oliver
Miner Boyd
W. A Jackson
W. O. Cheney
F. Heatt
Paul Lovejoy
Martin Richter
William Siebels
H Kirry
Frank Bullard
David Atkinson
George Clifton
Jones Yow
C.E. Smith
Julian Baxter
Dan Dupree
Joe Manley
Max Michael
Frank Roberts
Abraham Falk
Marcellus Rambo
Joe Hull
Dudley McDowell
Wesley Hanon
Albert Thornton
Nichols
F. H. Roberts
Route to Central Florida via new railroad link
In Montgomery on September 4 a stream of west Florida residents arrived by train, seizing their first chance for a cheap visit to a large town. The Geneva branch of the Louisville and Nashville now reaches Graceville Florida, southeast from Geneva, heading toward a junction with the Pensacola and Atlantic. Once connected, the line will offer its own route to central Florida destinations.
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Central Florida
Montgomery
Ala
West Florida
Louisville and Washville
Geneva
Louisville and Nashville
Graceville
Fla
Atlantic
Florida
Heinze Faction Hints Independent Party Launch
In Butte Montana on September 26 followers of F Augustus Heinze who lost seats at Bozeman gathered for a mass meeting. They announced plans to form an independent party of Heinze democrats opposing Senator Clark's leadership within the Democratic party.
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Heinze
Fontana
Butte
Mont
F. Augustus Heinze
Bozeman
Heinze Democrats
Clark
Youthful Thespians Released By Recorder
Savannah report details the arraignment of Allen Ricky and John Cogtan, youths charged with abductions, who were dismissed by Recorder Myriox. Essie Reilly and Mattie Clarke, companions to the group, testified they left of their own accord and planned a tour of small towns with the Sylvester & Weyland Comedy Company.
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Savannah
Specelal
Allen RicHy
John,Cogtan
Fathers Must Pay Tax If Children Go to School
Americus Ga September 26 Special At a meeting the Americus Board of Education decided to appeal to the supreme court from a judge's restraining order on rules excluding pupils whose fathers refused to pay poll tax. Judge Littlejohn permanently enjoined enforcement. schools crowded beyond capacity need immediate relief.
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Americus
Americus Board of Education
Supreme Court
Z A. Littlejohn
Littlejohn
Reasons for Retiring by Judge Russell in Georgia race
Athens Ga September 2 Special Judge R B Russell retires from the race for associate justice of the supreme court and explains his decision in a published card. He cites gratitude to circuit friends, reluctance to trigger an active canvass, pledges affecting other sections, financial burdens of a state campaign, and a duty to serve his western circuit while preserving voters’ right to choose his successor. The judge expresses no ill will toward citizens and notes deep personal appreciation for loyal supporters.
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Athens
R. B. Russell
Supreme Court
Wrst
Justice of the Supreme Court
Lewis
Ephird
Commonwealth
RB. B. Brussel
Little Girl Crushed To Death In Chicago Auto Accident
Minnie Brouckman four years old, daughter of Henry Brouckman, janitor, stepped into the path of Vernon Cassard’s car at Garfiield boulevard and Michigan avenue. She died three hours after the collision though Cassard stopped the vehicle in time to avoid worse injuries.
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Winnie Brouckman
Chicago
Minnie Brouckman
Henry Brouckman
Vernon Cassard
Board of Trade
Garfield Boulevard
Michigan Avenue
Cassare
World Tobacco Trust Heads Toward Trade Arrangements
London September reports three American tobacco leaders Duke Fuller and Cobb in the city sparking speculation. Both sides deny details of negotiations. Indications favor trade arrangements over amalgamation to halt price cutting.
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London
Messrs Duke, Fuller
X G Cobb
Bluejackets for Parade in Grand Army Event
Navy department orders call for assembling 500 bluejackets at Morfois Virginia to march in Washington for the grand army parade.
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Washington
Navy Department
Morfols
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