Large 32000 Acre Timber Land Deal Near Brunswick
McKinnon Bros led by Lacy and Milton McKinnon completed a major purchase from American Tie and Timber Co. The 32000 acre tract around Fendig Ga on the A B A railroad lies in Wayne County about 30 miles from Brunswick. McKinnon Bros will manage the land and employ many workers for cross ties timber and turpentine activities.
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Wayne County
Brunswick
Fendig
McKinnon Bros
Fof Lacy
Milton McKinnon
American Tie and Timber Company
S. K. Brown
McKinnon
Formrly
L. T. McKinnon
Wayne County Rally Predicts Smith Victory in Wayne
A large rally and barbecue in Jesup Georgia features Col J H Thomas and Col T C Taylor for Hecke Smith with W E Dempsey backing Gov J M Brown. About 500 voters attend as Judge D M Clark presides and Col James A Morris introduces speakers. Observers say Wayne County leans strongly toward Smith, reversing two years of Brown support.
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Jesup
Hecke Smith
Col
J. H. Thomas
Baxley
T. C. Taylor
Hakwinsville
J. M. Brown
W. E. Dempsey
Waycross
D. M. Clark
James A. Morris
Hoke Smith
Brown
Wayne County
Smith
Tech Will Work to Get the Appropriation
Atlanta August 15 The Georgia School of Technology will launch a campaign to raise 15000 dollars to secure a 35000 dollar appropriation approved by the legislature. Funds will finance a new shop building using equipment from the current electrical building for classrooms. The plan would create space for 100 to 200 more students, but the building may not be erected until next year. Tech terms begin September 22 with exams set for September 12.
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Atlanta
Georgia School of Technolog
Tech
Attempted poisoning of Mme Berton investigated in France
In St Nazaire on August 15 authorities probe a reported mysterious attempt to poison Mme Claude Berton the American daughter in law of Pierre Berton noted dramatist and producer, details remain unclear.
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St. Nazaire
France
Mme
Claude Berton
Pierre Berton
Dam Collapse At Massena Kills Italian Workers
In Watertown New York on August 15 a dam failure on the Massena power canal killed several Italian laborers and injured many others.
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Watertown
N. Y
Massena
Glynn County Quiet in Georgia Primary Campaign
As Georgia gears up for the August 23 primary voters weigh Governor Brown versus Governor Smith and eye attorney general candidates Hewlett A Hall and Thomas S Felder. Glynn County sees a three way state house race with J A Butts J E Dart and A H Cravatt, while railroad and state treasurer contests attract attention.
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Georgia
State House
Glynn
Brown
Smith
Glynn County
Hewlett A. Hall
Meriwether County
Thomas S. Felder
Bibb
Brunswick
Hail
Stevens
Railroad Commission
Gray
Savannah
States House
J. A. Butts
J. E. Dart
A. H. Cravatt
Cotton Market Shows Decline Then Rebound in New York
Good buying appeared on the decline in cotton this morning and prices recovered easily for the rest of the day. Market strong. Split sales totaled ten thousand six hundred bales at five points decline.
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New York
Crippen and Miss Leneve to be sent to London for murder trial
Quebec reports the fifteen day limit has expired and Crippen and Miss Leneve may be taken back to London to stand trial for the Belle Elmore murder. Scotland Yard’s Mitchell arrives with two wardesses to assist Inspector Wow. Dow will likely escort them aboard the Royal Edward to cross the Atlantic.
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Quebec
Dr. Hawley
Crippen
Ethel Clare Leneve
London
Belle Elmore
Sergeant Mitchell
Scotland Yard
Halloway Jail
Inspector Wow
Dr. Crippen
Miss Leneve
D.vine
Call for Help Mode to Fight Forest Fires
Washington dispatch reports urgent requests for extra help to combat vast forest fires in the Rocky mountains. The district forester in Portland telegraphed that Colville National Forest in northern Washington near the Canadian border is out of control. General Wood ordered troops to Republic to bolster the reserve, with an estimated 6,000 government personnel fighting the blazes.
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Washington
Rocky Mountains
Forest Service
Portland
Ore
Wishineinn
Colviie National Forest
Wood
Republic
Ohio Govirms dispatch troops to quell streetcar strike
In Columbus authorities work to curb riotous stoning of cars as car men strike drags on. Troop B and battery C of Columbus plus First Regiment Cincinnati ordered out. Gov Harmon sets 1,000 troops to deploy with further levies. Ten days’ service costs the state about $150,000 as rioting continues.
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Columbus
Columbus, O
Cincinnati
Harmon
Griscom Sees Roosevelt At Sagamore Hill Conference
Oyster Bay Aug 15 Lloyd K Griscom chairman of the New York County Republican Committee arrives early to Sagamore Hill for a conference with Theodore Roosevelt. Griscom brings a message from President Taft believed to urge harmony among Republican factions for the fall campaign. Beverly Mass Aug 15 President Taft met with Representative Nicholas Longworth after golf at Myopia.
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Oyster Bay
Lloyd K. Griscom
New York County Republican Committee
Sagamoré Hill
Theodore Roosevelt
Griscom
Taft
Republican Party
Longworth
Beverly
Mass
Nicholas Longworth
Distressed schooner sighted near Cape Lookout Cove
A four-masted schooner passed Beaufort this morning en route to Cape Lookout Cove, appearing in trouble with sails reefed and a heavy sea whipping. The vessel rolled heavily as wind moderated later.
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Cape Lookout Cove
Beaufort, N
Drawing to a Close at Cumberland and St Simons
The Cumberland and St Simons seasons near end after a record run with many visitors still in town. Boat lines plan to keep schedules through September while hotels remain full and cottages largely occupied.
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Cumberland
St. Simon
Fires in Pittsburg Steel Works Area Alarm City
The report notes a spate of fires in an industrial district near Pittsburg raising concerns over safety and possible causes. Authorities warn residents and workers to stay alert as investigations proceed and emergency crews respond to each incident.
Mayor Gaynor Poised To Leave Hospital In Two Weeks
New York dispatch reports Mayor Gaynor shows further improvement and will be moved to the Adirondack Mountains when safe. Doctors say barring complications he could leave the hospital within about two weeks. Police consider the possibility of an accomplice to the would be assassin James J Gallagher, though Gallagher denies it. A bulletin at 1:25 p m says the mayor had a comfortable morning and improvement continues.
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New York
Gayor
Adirondack
James J. Gallagher
Gallagher
Gaynor
Perry urges broader publicity by Georgia railroad commission
Atlanta august 15 James A. Perry of Lawrenceville candidate for railroad commissioner against O B Stevens calls for more public awareness of commission rules and shipper rights. He cites reciprocal demurrage and destina tion loss penalties as areas needing enforcement to ensure fair treatment for shippers.
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Atlanta
Jas. A. Perry
Lawrenceville
Gwinnett County
O. B. Stevens
Tre
Mr. Perry
Commission
Georgia
Ipper
Temperature trend forecast for the coming week
The Weather Bureau predicts most of the nation will experience temperatures near or below normal through the coming week A disturbance forming over the Rockies Monday will move eastward bringing unsettled weather and showers It is expected to reach the Atlantic states midweek followed by cooler fair skies.
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Washington
United States Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountain
Atlantic States
Pope Warns of Strained Ties with Spanish Premier
In Rome the pope spoke during a recent audience about tensions in the Spanish question. He referenced war events and ongoing strains between Spain and the Vatican era, noting unsettled issues affecting relations with the Spanish premier.
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Rome
Aus
Eral
Sain
Jory Hfon
Wentre
Turkiye Wins Turbulent Sail Against Unknown Opponents
A fragmented report describes a Turkish naval event with unclear details and mismatched names. The text mentions ships, currents, and a 65 unit point reference, with scattered phrases about movement and sailors amid a chaotic scene.
Nebraska primaries stir party splits amid county option debate
Omaha reports Tuesday's Nebraska statewide primaries with fierce races for U S senator governor and Congress. Democrats clash over county option while Bryan supporters back Metcalfe against Hitchcock. Republicans cite Burkett Whedon and insurgent Norris as key contenders.
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Omaha
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
Congress
Oregon
United States
Elmer J. Burkett
Bryan
Gilbert H. Hitchcock
Richard J. Metcalfe
Willis Reed
O. Whedon
Lincoln
Ashton ©. Shallenberger
James CC. Dahlman
Dahlman
Shallenberger
John A. McGuire
James P. Latta
George R. Norris
Moses P
Hitchcock and
Hinshaw
Flood Casualties in Tokyo Reach Over Eleven Hundred Dead
Official reports confirm 1112 dead after floods inundating many districts of Japan and submerging two main wards in Tokyo. 3953 houses washed away and 1000 people left homeless, reliant on public relief.
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Tokio
Aig
Japan
Insignificant Bruise Fatal After Football Injury
A Madison lawyer, Frank M. Conant, dies in Cincinnati after a bruise from a Shock football game, once deemed minor. The incident, occurring Aug 15, marks a fatal outcome from an apparently small injury amid crowd confusion and sensational reports.
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Cincinnati
Prank M. Conant
Madison
Plan on Foot 10 Preserve Forests
Washington discusses forest protection amid private owners, lumber groups, and government action. Bulletin 82 outlines fire types surface ground crown, and calls for patrols, fire fighting squads, warnings, and guards. oak groups and market misidentifications noted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Prussie
Train Wreck Injures Passengers on Narrow Gauge Excursion
Six cars of a excursion train were derailed after a minibed switch failure causing a wreck near a French region station. Injuries were reported though extent remains unclear as investigators begin assessing the scene and securing the wreckage.
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Nordeaux
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