Indictments Return Against Standard Oil and Partners
A Western New York federal jury at Jamestown returns indictments against Standard Oil Company, the Vacuum Oil Company, and the Pennsylvania Railroad acts. Twenty four counts per defendant total potential liability approaching a million dollars. The charges allege violations of interstate commerce laws and Sherman rebate provisions.
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N. Y
Western
New York
Jamestown
Standard Oil Company of New
Pennsylvania Railroad
Vacuum Oil Company
Retail Druggists Form Association in Bainbridge
Special to The Georgian Bainbridge Aug 10 Retail druggists of Bainbridge and Colquitt formed a new organization the Bainbridge Druggists Association The group aims to advance the retail drug trade and maintains patent medicine prices as listed on packages Officers named include P Brown Bainbridge Willame Colquitt J N Mathews Bainbridge Wills Bainbridge Bush Colquitt and another Bainbridge physician as trustees
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Bainbridge
Bainbridge and
Colquitta
Bainbridge Druggists’ Association
Re P. Brown
Willame
Colquitt
Atlanta News Briefly Told Knights and Local Happenings
Items from Atlanta include the Knights of Columbus at a barbecue at Cold Springs and changes in city ticketing with W A Brokes new ticket agent at the Atlanta and West Point Central of Georgia. A Summer Bible School session features Dr Rolfe Bune Shad Judge Howard Van Eppes and Miss Bessia Andrewa with lectures by Dr Hunt. Weather observer Martin takes a vacation in the mountains and Epworth Leagues plan a city union meeting with music by Howell Laurie and Silverman. Senate committees gather to review printed tone and general matters. Georgia medals are awarded at the Purchase Exposition with Dr N G Long of Elberton among recipients.
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Rolfe Bune
Howard van Eppes
Atlanta ‘Bible
Minsel Fincher
Bessia Andrewa
Hunt
City Union
City Union of
Epworth
Misses Howell
Annie Laurie
Dave Silverman
Erecting Buildings in Hawkinsville Progressing
J D Smith of Dublin has leased the W J L Inn to construct elegant residences on the avenue and a new office and storeroom for tire and harness. The large warehouse mule stables are being rebuilt with modern facilities as work begins on the site. Pope in no danger. Private leased wire reports Rome dated August 10.
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Hawkinaville
J. D. Smith
Dublin
W J. L. Inn
Pope
Rome
Dr. Lapponlae
Times
Georgia Soldier Severely Wounded in Chattanooga Incident
August 10 Chattanooga. Two Georgia soldiers from Savannah Private Gordon of Company M First Georgia and Private Roller confronted two men blocking a street. Gordon suffered a deep cut on the right side of the face near the jugular vein and Roller was cut on the face. Both soldiers were en route to take a train to Chickamauga. Gordon is son of H Gordon a Savannah barber.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamauga
Dave Gordon
Company M
Georgia
James Roller
Savannah
Gordon
Alias
Roller
Asceilants
H. Gordon
Ravannah
Review and Battle at Chickamauga Highlight Camp Event
Special to The Georgian reports a review and a simulated battle at Shickamattes today. Governor J. C. Seynard of South Carolina views the living troops, with Georgia born Jor-t General Bellin expected to visit the camp soon.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Aig
Ican J. Seynard
South Carolina
Particdiar
Jor-t
Bellin
Eugene Shockley Located After Fort Worth Arrest
Eugene Shockley, formerly of Gadsden, Alabama, was arrested in Fort Worth Texas yesterday by order of the Gadsden police chief. He is not wanted locally but is said to be sought in Rome Georgia on a $1500 bond for shooting a man.
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Gadsden
Ala
Eugene Shockley
Fort Worth
Tex
Shockley
Rome
Menteur
Seatock
Florida and West Indian Snake Tire Supply Company
Police believe burglar located in West End break-in case
Police say they located the burglar thought to have robbed two houses in West End last night. Detective Connally found a letter addressed to Boston Lamar and Beare, proprietors of the West End Pressing Club on Gordion Street, and Lamar has been jailed.
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West End
Connally
Boston
White man fined fifty dollars for murder in Virginia
By Private Leased Wire Frederickburg Virginia August tenth the trial of Fred Mastin white charged with the murder of S Fisher colored began in the Spotsylvania circuit court before Judge JHK Mason at Spotsylvania courthouse and ended with Mastin fined fifty dollars
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Frederickburg
Fred Mastin
S@. Fisher
Spootsylvania
J. HK. Mason
Spoony Vein Court House
Mustin
Island of Pacific Is Rising Rapidly
Captain Truebridge of the steamship Northwestern reports a new island forming about 600 miles west of Dutch Harbor. The island appeared in June and now stands 900 feet high with clouds of steam rising from its summit and boiling water surrounding it. The photo was taken by a revenue cutter Perry officer.
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Tacoma
Wash
Truebridge
Northwestern
Revenue
Perry
Dutch Harbor
Hottest Day Recorded in Savannah
Yesterday marked the year’s high for Savannah with a 96 degree minimum noted. The usual ocean breeze failed to reach the city and the morning remained hot.
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Savannah
Ang. M
Cary
Oil King Rockefeller Not Indicted by Federal Panel
A federal review concluded that John D. Rockefeller will not be indicted. The decision follows a series of high level conferences among attorneys and officials. The report notes no felony charges will be pursued despite earlier pres conclusions and inquiries.
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John D
Rockefeller
Torn Up Rails to Remain Up
In Cleveland Ohio Aug 10 a report notes torn up rails will stay in position despite local appeals. Mayor Johnnesa faces questions at a court hearing regarding maintenance and railway safety on Putten road with officials noting continued disruption.
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Macon
Brunswick
Southern Railway
Rome
Cleveland
Ohio
Lawrence
Bette
Johnnesa
Soutent
Kaiser shares hand of gun works man
Fragmented wire service text shows partial phrases about a man and gun works, with illegible wording and missing context. The readable parts mention Kaiser and a hand gesture or action but lack clear details, names, dates, or outcomes.
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Kaiser
Will Contest Election
J N McCutheon the Democratic candidate and county court clerk incumbent has served notice he will contest the election of W P Hays who claimed victory by twelve votes on the face of the returns.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
J. N. McCutheheon
W. P. Hays
Dleman
Albertville Rifles elect new officers in Gadsden
In Gadsden Alabama on August 10 the Albertville Rifles selected new officers. John C. Coleman was named captain with A. M. Ex as first lieutenant and R. L. Ames as lieutenant.
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Albertville Rifles
Gadsden
Ala
John C. Coleman
A. M. Ex
R. L. ‘Ames
Central of Georgia Shows Big Increase in Net Earnings
Central of Georgia reports a sharp rise in net income with a 5 percent full interest on first second and third income bonds and a June 20 credit balance of 1.6863 million after deductions. Net income reached 600 071.47 with a gain of 96 154.33 over the prior year. A morning report notes the death of Olin Perdue a prominent city resident from sunstroke Friday morning.
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Central OF Georgia
Sérauel
Ane
Smugglers Slay Customs Officers Reported
A controlled summary notes an Aug 10 wireless report that a US general has received word of the killing of John Mitburn Matto Hican American and Chas Amy in Santo Domingo regions. The incident involves smuggling and violent actions against customs officers.
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Washington
A. W. Ment
Santo Domingo
John “Mitburn
Matto Hican
Chas
Amy
Striking Chamen Win Their Fight
War repairers and inspectors of the Central of Georgia railway call off their strike after an agreement reached in Macon. Workers resume duties Friday morning as old forces return to work, ending about a week of disruption at Macon and other points.
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Macon
Central of Georgia Railway
Restaurant Keeper Sues Sheriff Over Damages
Gadeden Ala Aug 10 B T Col Mer a former restaurant keeper sues M B Johnson and Sheriff William Chandler for 4000 dollars for alleged trespass damages. The suit arises from the sheriff sale of Col Hera restaurant to Mr Johnson on a judgment.
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Gadeden
Ala
B. T. Col- Mer
M. B. Johnson
William Chandler
Col- Hera
Mr. Johnson
Snakes as Tires in Florida Industry Tale
The New York Evening Post recounts a Florida anecdote about a water moccasin causing a flat tire on an Everglades road. An unseen motorist spotted a moccasin crossing the road and gave chase as the reptile’s behavior and the local terrain are described with a mix of humor and skepticism.
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New York Evening Post
Bippo
Florida
Moccasina
Everglades
Burglar Steals Jewelry After Home Entry in West End
A burglar entered W G King’s West End home shortly after midnight taking a few cents and clothing plus about $1000 worth of jewels. Mrs King and her sister-in-law slept nearby as the thief rummaged chiffoniers and scattered items. The same man later hit T Callananeos on Ashby Street taking a gold watch and a diamond studded fob.
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W. G. King
Mr. King
Evans Street
West End
Revere
Son of the Coke King Spends Night in Prison
George B Rafferty son of Gil bert T Rafferty once known as the coke king of Pittsburg appears in Washington police court after paying 15 dollars for bad checks drawn on Georgetown merchants. He spent the night at the Seventh precinct station and blames his troubles on jag water.
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Son OF the Coke King
Washington
George B. Rafferty
Harry Kendall Thaw
Gilbert T Rafferty
Coke King
Pittsburg
George
Baker
Georgetown
Rafferty
Seventh Precinct
Bricklayers Receive Daily Pay of 9 Dollars
The article notes bricklayers earning nine dollars per day along the Pacific coast. It mentions General Greely and military context, with hints of wartime work on construction and related pay rates amid the ongoing war.
Money and Divorce in Law Notes
The article recalls pre 1857 England where only royal or parliamentary acts granted divorce, a costly path that left the poor with little access. It notes a reform in 1857 enabling a legal process and payments to simplify divorce, altering the social reach of marriage dissolution and addressing spousal scandal.
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England
Ares
Legislati
Stranger hires horse and buggy, never returns
The Georgian reports a Harrison Georgia man Whey Smith hired a horse and buggy from a local livery stable in Gadsden Alabama on Tuesday morning and did not return. A widespread search has been made for the man and rig with no trace found.
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Gadsden
Ala
Whey Smith
Harrison
Focal
Captain Mansell's Mother Reported Very Ill
Captain C. P. Mansell, assistant secretary of the senate and reading clerk, was summoned to Thomasville Friday morning due to his mother’s serious illness.
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C. P. Mansell
Senate
Reading
Thomasville
Ptala
Vaeeriee
Mayor Woodward Plans Attendance at Municipalities Convention
Mayor Woodward may attend the American League of Municipalities convention in Chicago from September 26 to 29 if he can leave the city. Mayor Lane said he would probably attend, though a final decision had not been made.
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Woodward
American League of Municipalities
Chicago
Lane
Tetanus Cure Saves 9-Year-Old at Cincinnati Hospital
Private Leased Wire reports Harry Towers aged 9 was declared out of danger after receiving tetanus anti-toxin at Cincinnati city hospital. About 760 dollars worth of antidote was used. His hand injury from a July 4 blank cartridge caused convulsions, with no prior hope of recovery.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
City Hospital
Harry Towers
Attack on press sparks Pan American Conference row
Rio de Janeiro Aug 10 reports say a confrontation at the Pan American Conference arose when President Nabuco announced press reporters would be excluded during political discussions. Brazilian officials Senor Nabuco and Senor Assish-Brazil faced sharp criticism as papers pledged stronger pressure.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brasil
Nabuco
Senor de Aasish
Brazil
Secretag
Senors Nabuco
de Agrisha Brasil
Mississippi Troops to Attend Chickamauga Encampment
Jackson Miss Aug 10 preparations under way for mobilization of Vicksburg Brookhaven Yazoo City and Meridian companies selected to attend the Chickamauga encampment General Fridge has received official war department instructions for the camp starting on the 12th and to remain in camp ten days.
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Jackson
Miss
Adjutant General's Office
Vicksburg
Brookhaven
Yazoo City
Meridian
Chickamauga
Fridge
War Department
Camp Ten
Deaths and Funerals Local notices and obituaries
Daughters and relatives mourn deaths in the city with multiple services. The report lists Elizabeth Payne Killian Annie Payne and Mrs. H N Billa among mourners, with services led by Rev C L Conn and Rev G L Chastain. Other notices include Carroll D Vaughan and DeWitt Brandon funeral details and Florence Shetzen cremation plans with interments at Westview and Oakland.
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Elizabeth Payne
Lucian L. Knight
Re. Payne
Seanheer
Misa
Annie Payne
H. N. Billa
Mound
Bullard
Marietta
Pallasdelphia
Howard
Ri Nesbitt
Westmunster Terian
Waterworks chief warns on city water capacity
Manager Woodward of the waterworks says clear water may be possible for the rest of summer but a new coagulating basin by next year is essential. He notes insufficient boilers and pumps limit 150 pound fire pressure and describes testing troubles at the Candler building and Hemphill station amid muddy reservoir conditions.
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Park Woodward
Wateriarte
Atlanta
Woodward
Manages Board of Oie Commissioners
Benatar
Southeastern Tariff Association
Candler
Sali
Bollers
Nbre
Hemphill
Dust Storm Strikes Atlanta on Friday Afternoon
A severe dust storm swept Atlanta Friday afternoon, lasting about five minutes. Papers fluttered in the streets while traffic windows shut as smoke and grit filled the air, forcing brief closures and causing spectators to seek shelter from the haze.
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Atlanta
Orem Bate 2
Semasanis Fieon
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Penny Road
Han
Elizabeth
Atlanta News
Knights of Columbus
Atlanta Loder
Cold Springs
W. A. Brokes
City Ticket Central of Georgia
Weat Point
Mra
North
Augusta
John Alda
Annie Black
Martin
Vo Martin
Tennessee
Aperce
qmSa
Yeates
N. G. Long
Elberton
Marble Company and Ward Lumber Company
Atuans
Eugene Shockly
Island
Pacific
Pela Rae Ie
Kaleer
Ibedd Itahnarb
Lee
ART Students’ League
Comstock
Anti-Vice League
American Art Students’ League
Anthony Comstock
Anna Robinson
Comat
Olin Perdue
Carrolling Gas Ag
Olin
Olued
Chamen
Pacide
Ioneral Greely
Hansell
Lookjaw
Mississippi
Quarles
George Francee
Ani Quarles
Nort
Snersoet
C. L. Conn
G. L. Chastain
Carroll D. Vaughan
Patterson
Camden
Terment
Eee Brandon
DeWitt Brandon
Tes East
Ciara
Westview
Florence Shetzen
Shetzen
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