Finger Prints Made of Blood May Point to Slayer
A gruesome find at 6 Second Street linked to the Whitechapel killer known as Jack the Runner. A blood print on a sheet near the mutilated body of Afinie Moore, 18, drives detectives to a possible suspect as evidence. The case widens with life-insurance papers and pawn tickets found in a dresser, and James Moore faces questioning as son Edward endures police abuse claims.
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New York
Jack
Nothrious
Whitechapel
Afinie Moore
Ee 6
Second Street
Tere
T' San
Pete Froom
Prudential Insurance Company
Annette Moore
James Moore
Moore
James
Af Mette
Edward
Louisiana Delegation Starts for New York
Orleans dispatch reports Congressman Broussard and other state party leaders leaving for New York to participate in the homecoming tour and support for William Jennings Bryan. The delegation accompanies Blanchard and others to the event as part of the party’s rally efforts.
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Louisiana
New York
Orleans
Broussard
Gover- Blanchard
W. J. Bryan
Louisville Delegation Trails National Democratic Convention
Louisville leaders rally to secure a Democratic national convention role. Aug. 2% report notes Kentucky committee members attending a reception last night. Simultaneously Kansas City delegates join the Jeffersonian Clay faction as they travel toward New.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Kansas City
Jeffersonian Club
Lonia
Bryanton Committee
Jeffersonian Clay
New
Reign of Terror editorial sought by Carolina citizens
The Georgian prints an old editorial torn from memory amid a flood of confusion. The piece, titled Reign of Terror, was discussed with local conditions and editorials connected to Berrot, with references to payment and sentiment.
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Carolina
Gitizens
Calla Ibury
Fi Lorie
Tts
Rees
Massacre fears at Warsaw amid czarist terror
Special dispatch from Petersburg reports threats against General Trepoff and other officials. An intended Hebrew massacre in Warsaw looms as revolts spread. Across cities, officers, gendarmes, and civilians are killed or wounded.
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Rennenkampf
Japan
Karloff
Minsk
St. Petersburg
Warsaw
von Siararski
Azsgesia
Troue
Monarchical party urges exclusion of Jews from elections
Moscow reports a royal address from the monarchial party demanding a change in election law to exclude Hebrews from suffrage. The notice appears in a special cable copyright from August 28.
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CZAR
Moscow
Beleting
Alabama Democrats to welcome Bryan home from world tour
Near 200 Alabama Democrats travel to New York to greet William Jennings Bryan on his return. Atlanta delegates including Mayor Woodward and Colonel Graves sail to invite Bryan to Atlanta for Bryan day at the Georgia State Fair.
Land Giveaway to Win Support in Elections
Petersburg Aug 28 A ukase transfers 4 600 000 acres of crown appanage land to the interbank for distribution with the method of distribution and terms yet undecided. A transfer of 10 000 000 acres will be announced later as the government seeks peasant backing in upcoming elections.
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Petersburg
Inter Bank
Frank A Bell Sought for Bigamy in Atlanta Case
Frank A Bell, said to be heavily married, is believed in Lexington Kentucky where police say he may have wed a woman in December and a daughter of Mrs B B Davis of East Point Georgia earlier. Atlanta police investigated but found no corroborating wife records and dropped the case.
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Frank A. Bell
Lexington
Atlanta
Chter Henry Jennings
J. J. Reagan
Bell
Frank ‘A. Bell
B. B. Davis
East Point
Wilmington
N. C
Atlanta Police Department
Home for "Bums" to be Established
A fragmented notice from Winons Indiana describes plans for a home labeled for "bums" to be established by a private leased wire. It references a farm, a hall, and local figures including Hadley, with scattered details about a rescue mission and monthly work.
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Winons
Toke
Ind
Madison
Bend
Cheries HM & Rescue Mission
Woman charged with extorting money arrested in Chattanooga
Mrs. 8. F. Morris alias Mrs. Cohen Mrs. Mercer and Mrs. Parks has been arrested charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. She claimed to be a fortune teller and clairvoyant, said she came from Cincinnati, and had formerly obtained a divorce here under the name Mrs. Mercer.
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Apedal
Chattanooga
Tenn
F. Morris
Cohen
Mercer
Parks
Bryan's Daughter's Playlet Scores a City Hit in NYC
New York Aug 28 The Bryans daughter Mrs Ruth Bryan Leavitt wrote a playlet titled Mrs 8 Holmes De Ne first performance today at Keith and Proctor s Union Square. Miss Maud Turner Gordon played Mrs 8 Holmes with Nes tor Lennon and William Gerald in the cast. The piece proved pleasant and a success and Mr Bryan will attend another performance this week.
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New York
William Jennings Bryan
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Holmes
Keith and Proctor
Union Uare
Maud Turner Gordon
Nestor Lennon
William Gerald
Bryan
Crushing defeat reported for Cuban rebels near Cienfuegos
Havana dispatch reports government forces under Guzman crushed near Cienfuegos. Colonel Vallez with 250 men surprised Guzman, killing seventeen and wounding about fifty. Guzman reportedly escaped. Rebels driven to hills, Bejucal, Calabazar, Rio Beco and nearby towns. Government hopeful for amnesty and order.
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Manuel Calvo
Havana
Cuba
Santa Clara
Guzman
Cienfuegos
Vallez
Mendieta
Sanches
Bejucal
Calabazar
Rio Beco
Caleverio
Maal
Palmira
Cruzces
Pinar del Rio
Prominent Baltimore Insurance Agent Commits Suicide at Temple
Gilbert R. Walter, general agent of Prudential and leading Oheb Shalom member, killed himself this morning in the trustees’ room of the Fracits basement of the temple on Butaw Place. Family states no, Suse is assigned for the act.
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Baltimore
Gilbert R. Walter
Prudential Insurance Company
Oheb Shalom Congregation
Butaw Place
Fracits
Suse
Devil Fish in Texas Waters Carries Men and Boat to Sea
A sworn statement by State Treasurer Robbins and Dr. Goodall Wooten plus other prominent Texans describes a desperate encounter with a huge devil fish off Aransas Pass. Eighteen miles at sea, the monster towed a gasoline launch before a four hour battle ended with the fish killed. It measured 35 feet long and over 5 feet across, weighing about 3,000 pounds, requiring thirty men to land it on the beach.
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Austin
Tex
Robbins
Goodall Wooten
Aransas Pass
Texore
St. Eifforts
Government Hfe
Carolina Primary Signals Ansel Victory Win Likely
Canvass reports indicate Ansel favored in Carolina primary with Tillman defending dispensary policy. Third candidate Toprevertt and J Ragsdale add drama as factions clash. Tillman campaigns statewide claiming system needs purge while denying opposition. Two primaries possible if no early winner.
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Uapton
Fters
Lyon
J. Ragsdale
Instore County
Tillman
B. R. Tillman
Graphophone to Render His Death Benediction
A fragmented obituary notes a graphophone rendering of a death benediction. It mentions a notable figure, a church clergyman, and a years long practice of delivering prayers during funerals.
Police Board to Try Officer on Larceny Charge
The board of police commissioners will meet Monday night at Chief Jennings office to try Officer George C Jones on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and petty larceny. Jones was suspended earlier pending investigation. The meeting may also elect new policemen as the department needs to fill its quota amid civil service deadlock.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Jennings
George C. Jones
Jones
McDonough School Opens Tuesday Under Camp
McDonough Georgia August 28 The McDonough city school will open Tuesday morning September 4 under the management of Professor George W Camp The new term will feature one of the ablest faculties in the history of the school
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McDonough
McDonough City School
George W. Camp
Proressor Camp
Peeper Is Pinched and Then Punished at Piedmont Park
Henry Kelly, a 20 year old Black man, was sent to the city stockade for thirty days after being caught peeping around the dressing rooms near Piedmont park golf links. He faced disorderly conduct charges and had been warned away previously. Judge Roberts ordered the punishment after evidence showed prior warnings.
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Henry Kelly
Piedmont Park
Kelly
Roberts
Hearst Seen as Populist Favorite Over Bryan for Votes
J J Holloway, chairman of the People's party staff executive committee, says Populists will not vote for William Jennings Bryan but would likely support William Randolph Hearst of New York. He asserts Hearst aligns with reform and Jeffersonian principles, appealing to the Populist platform while Bryan is tied to party over ideals.
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Florida
Bryan
New York
Jennings
New Haven
Poe
Mellen
Iinte
United States
William Jennings Bryan
William Tandolph Hearst
J. J. Holloway
People's Party
Parker
Hearst
Hearst Yi
Reform Party
Inc
Court to hear Cumberland Presbyterian Church case Friday
A hearing on injunction proceedings filed by Cumberland Presbyterian Church members in Atlanta to block a union with the regular Presbyterians will be heard in special session by Judge Pendleton Friday morning. Lawyers for both sides include Judge John M. Gant and S. V. Carter for the pro-union side, and E. Marvin Underwood and J. J. McClellan for the anti-union group. The dispute centers on whether the Cumberland Presbyterian and Presbyterian bodies may unite, with prior Illinois and Missouri rulings guiding the case. Factions have held alternating services, and tensions have risen despite no reported trouble.
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Cumberland Presbyterian Chartch
Atlanta
Regular Presbyterian Church
Pendleton
John M. Gant
St. Louis
5. V. Carter
Georges H. Mack
E. Marvin Underwood
J. J. McClellan
West Point
Miss
Cumberlanders
Illinois
Missouri
City judges crack down as loafing arrests flood court
Councilman Charles M. Roberts presided at the police court Tuesday and imposed fines to fund the police department amid a morning jam of loafing and drunkenness cases. Dozens of idle Black individuals faced charges of loafing with disorderly conduct noted. some sentences set at thirty days in the stockade for aggravated offenses.
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Charles M. Roberts
Broyles
Mill of Justice
Woman flees home frightened by intruder
Mrs. W. P. Gresham of 474 South Pryor street reported a partially undressed negro man seen climbing over her fence. Officer Cooper searched the area but found no trace. The frightened resident, living alone with her 6 year old daughter, decided to move for safety.
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W. P. Gresham
South Pryor Street
Dispensary Wing Defeated in Madison County Vote
Special dispatch reports Madison County voters rejected the dispensary wing by a 500 vote majority per official returns. The August 2 result shows advocates prevailing in the county after a heated campaign across Alabama.
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Madison County
Huntsville
Ala
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