Valparaiso Fire and Earthquake Toll Looms Large
A private cable reports repeated fires in Valparaiso Chile following a powerful earthquake. Deaths near 1000 in Valparaiso and possibly more in surrounding provinces. Property losses estimated under 100 million dollars. Martial law persists as authorities coordinate relief, food rations and rebuilding efforts with Montt and Fresco aiding the response.
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London
Valparaiso
Chile
Huth & Co
Jasc
Montt
Fresco
Aconcagua
Shepherd 10 Win In First District
Reliable advices from Savannah indicate Colonel Walter W. Shepherd of Liberty County and Savannah law office is pursuing the first district congressional seat to succeed the late Rufus E. Lester. He built a quiet, effective campaign across ten counties and shows strong nominating prospects for the long term. Colonel Shepherd, former state senator and Lester’s private secretary, is about 35 and described as aggressive and capable.
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Savannah
Walter W. Shepherd
Liberty County
Congress
Flrst
Rufus E. Lester
J. A. Brannen
Statesboro
Shepherd
Firat
Atlanta
State Senate
Lester
William Citton
McIntosh
Sheriff Pursues Convict Whose Term Has Expired
Special to The Georgian Gadsden Ala Aug 22 Sheriff Chandler seeks requisition papers for Lee Moore wanted on a knife assault on John Aston two years ago Moore fled to Georgia where he committed another crime and was sent to a penitentiary His sentence expired and Chandler went to Atlanta last night to reclaim his prisoner.
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Gadsden
Ala
Chandler
Lee Moore
John Aston
Moore
Georgia
Une
Atlanta
Hoke Smith Leads In Georgia County Returns
State primary results from Paulding to Burke show Hoke Smith leading in most counties. Early tallies indicate Smith ahead in Perry, Troup, Putnam, Jasper, Bibb, Baldwin, Telfair, Sumter, Lowndes, Henry, Thomas, Dougherty, Pulaski, Richmond, Warren, Clinch, Coffee, Cobb, Tattnall, Terrell, Screven, Worth, Pickens, Forsyth, and Burke counties with varying majorities and several counties reporting close or uncertain results.
Hoke Smith Carries Burke County by Clear Majority
A fragment indicates Hoke Smith carried Burke County by a strong margin with early returns suggesting a decisive win. Readable lines show estimates and voter support though details are incomplete.
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Hoke Smith
Burke County
Town Captured by Cuban Rebels Amid Heavy Losses
Aug 25 report from Pinar del Rio states San Luis fell to Cuban rebels in a machete charge. Casualties listed as 15 killed and 30 wounded with rural prisoners taken. Mention also notes local election expectations in Fulton county and Atlanta wards with Hoke Smith and Clark Howell figures.
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Dougherty County
Albany, Ga
Pretoria
Howell
Hoke Smith
Smith
Guerra
Pinar del Rio
San Luis
Fulton Corn County
Atlanta
Clark Howell
Russell
Jim Smith
Estill Declares Time Not Yet Ready for Election estimates
Special to The Georgian Savannah GA August 22 Colonel J H Estill, candidate for governor, says it is too early yet to form any estimate of the result but expresses confidence in election.
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Savannah
J. H. Estill
Voting brisk in fourth ward as polls open
The Fourth Ward reported brisk voting with 200 ballots cast in the first hour. Registration 1,179. city and county votes at 2:30 pm. candidates including Goodwin Joyner and Smith waged tight races for mayor and council seats amid active campaigning and bold yard signs.
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Bishop Mangum
Fourth Ward
H. Lewis
Hugh D. Carter
Goodwitt
Joyner
Goodwin
B. B. Pearce
M. M. Turner
Hoke Smith
Howell
Fifth Ward
County vote tally in late polling figures reported
In county districts the vote is nearly complete at 2:15 with polls closing at 3. Total registration stands at 2 045 though total ballots may stay under 2 000. Clark Howell and Hoke Smith split roughly 1 800 of the votes, with Smith likely ahead of a Yor penny Sreckrers Culberson forecast to secure a large county majority, Macon Sharp second.
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Beth
Joyner
Smith
Howell
Tate
Hoke Smith
Goodwin
Macon Sharp
Seventh Ward
West End
Clark Howell
Culberson
Penny Sreckrers
WRECK SURVIVORS PERISH NEAR CARAMANAH POLY COUNTY
Reported wreck near Caramanah County results in several fatalities among survivors. Authorities and rescuers searched the area for additional victims and details. Culberson County precincts reported large majorities in preliminary returns.
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Calidate
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