Death Battle Coroner Jury Verdict in Brunswick Tragedy
The coroner's jury ruled Lillian Davenport died from a pistol shot fired by an unknown party. Bodies of Davenport and A. R. Brown were interred in Palmetto cemetery and Am ericus respectively. Teddy Marcatos arrived with claimed alibi as theories swirl, but no decisive facts emerged.
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Lillian Davenport
R. L. Davenort
Palmetto Cemetery
F. C Thomas
A. R. Brown
Americus
Teddy Marcatos
Cit
Brunswick
Brin
Davenport Wah Sheeng
Brown
Jideo Ghoreep Fahm
Justice
Iellow
Sire Davenport
Marcntos
Davenport
Marcatos
Mrs. Davenport
Explosion in Madrid Cathedral Injures Many
A bomb exploded this morning in a leading Madrid cathedral injuring a score of people. No group claimed responsibility and the motive remains unknown. Local authorities cordon off the area as investigations begin.
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Madrid
Reson
Preacher Outlines Two Sunday Sermons at Presbyterian
On Sunday morning Rev. F D Thomas will preach The Chief End of Man at the Presbyterian church. The evening subject will be The Way of the Transgressor is Hard. Bible class at 4 pm.
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Presbyterian Church
F. D. Thomas
February port trade shows strong shipping despite strike
Foreign imports domestic shipments and both foreign and domestic exports for February totalled 2 745 902 dollars. The month, aided by solid shipments of cotton lumber and crossties, kept port business near the mammoth January record, suggesting normal conditions would have boosted the month’s total if not for the early strike impact. Otto Johan reports the figure as unusually good and a surprise to observers. The overall activity indicates a robust port performance despite dock disruptions.
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Otto Johansean
Nesen
POWs to a Regular Weekly Schedule on Popular Line
A prisoner will be placed on a regular weekly schedule once she is moved into the new line. The transition aims to standardize routines and improve operational efficiency for the facility and staff.
Insane Lunacy Charge Highlights Oyster Industry Debate
Jerome argues a proposed law would be class legislation and ruin oyster work by throwing thousands of workers out of jobs. The Avanta Constitution notes the steamship Ossabaw joining the Atkinson fleet with regular New York to Brunswick freight sailings and a planned Altamaha launch, expanding Atlanta’s maritime and rail distribution.
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Avanta Constitution
Ossubaw
Atkinson
Brunswick Steamship Company
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Begion Harbor
Brunswick
Atlanta
Betwees
New York
Osabaw
Altamaha
Birmingham
Atlantic
Gate City
Execution of Maraf Bullard in Cobb Superior Court
Marietta Georgia March 1 John Bullard a white man convicted of murder in Cobb superior court was executed this morning. Welock Bullard, suffering from consumption, was too weak to walk to the gallows and was assisted by Sheriff Wrey and deputies. Bullard killed his daughter near Powder Springs on September 24 claiming the shooting was an accident.
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Marietta
Jonn Bullard
Cobb Superior Court
Welock Jallard
Sheriff Wrey
Artore
Bullard
Hop
Maley Bullard
Houston County
Powder Springs
Thaw Case Defense Delays Closing Testimony This Week
The defense in the Thaw case will not finish testimony this week as expected. It is believed closing arguments may come next Tuesday or Wednesday after further examination of a key witness and references to Thaw’s psychiatric state.
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Dro Bryans
Saad Tat Phaw
Ieddo
Belmont
Thaw
Atlanta line planned to Tampa via Florida undeveloped tract
Rumors from railroad circles say the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic may build a short line to Tampa linking with the existing line at Thomasville. Officials state no definite plans exist yet though surveys reportedly cover a new route north from Brooksville, Florida.
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Atlanta
Tampa
Florida
Thomasville
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
Brooksville
Fla
LAW WOULD RUIN OYSTER BUSINESS
Prominent planters dealers and shippers warn the oyster industry would be ruined if Congress adopts Dr Wiley’s proposal to prohibit shipping oysters except in the shell and to ban bulk shipping of shocked oysters. Wiley argues shells preserve freshness and that shocked oysters spoil quickly after handling. A leading dealer says the change would collapse the industry and raise consumer costs.
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United States
Wiley
Congress
Washington, Dy
Pee
Dr. Wiley
Rge
Subsidy Bill Defeated in House by Narrow Margin
In Washington yesterday the subsidy bill was defeated 161 to 154 in a surprising outcome. Lawmakers expressed surprise as the measure expected to pass by a slim majority failed to gain approval.
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Washington
Mares
Tin House
Frigynall
Contractor Oliver to sue government for canal contract expenses
Washington march 1 it was announced that contractor Oliver would enter suit against the government for all expenses incurred in regard to the contract for the panama canal. It is understood that he will sue for a large sum.
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Washington
Olver
Panama Canal
Misleading reports on tragedy corrected in Brunswick
Several state papers debunk erroneous statements about the Wednesday night tragedy. Reports claiming Mrs Davenport played Superba or that the shooting occurred at a suburban resort are false. Davenport helped sell tickets for the Superba attraction but did not perform the role. she left the city after the carnival.
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Brunswick
Davenpor
Brown
War Talk Scares Filipinos Near Manila
Japanese war rhetoric provokes panic in provinces around Manila with towns evacuated and a ship salute fueling rumors of a Bay entry. Commissioners Tavers and Legarde toured to calm fears as the upcoming sale draws Brunswick interest.
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Manila
Tavers
Legarde
Tornado Strikes Arkansas Town Wiping Out Parts
A tornado tore through Washington in Hope county last night destroying portions of the town. Two or three people were killed and several others injured as the storm swept through the area leaving extensive damage.
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Hope
Arkansas
Washington
Wisconsin State House To Be Built Of Georgia Marble
Madison Wis March 1 The handsome new six million dollar state capital soon to be erected here will probably be constructed of Georgia marble.
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Wisconsin
Madison, Wis
Georgia
Judge denounces higher law in Culpeper murder trial
Culpeper Va March 1 Judge Harrison presiding in the Strether brothers murder trial announced from the bench that there would be no recognition of the higher law in his court. The comment came as a surprise to those present during the day’s proceedings.
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Harrison
Culpeper
James
Philip Strether
First Methodist Church Services Announced
Sacrifices of the Lord's supper will be celebrated after the morning sermon at 11 a.m. The pastor's morning subject is Profit and Loss and at 7 30 p m the Sinful Woman. Sunday school at 8 30 p m prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m public is invited.
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