Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in Sarajevo
Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his morganatic wife the Duchess of Hohenberg were shot dead in Sarajevo as a Servian student fired on their car after a town hall visit. A second gunman struck later, while a bomb wounded aides and officials. The incident shocks Emperor Francis Joseph as Archduke Karl becomes heir through amorganatic birth.
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Barajevo
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Hohenberg
Sarajevo
Francis Joseph
Count von Boos-Waldeck
Merizzo
Archduke
Gavrio Prinzip
Francis Ferdinand
Vienna
Hapsburgs
Ischl
Schoenbrunn
Duke of Cumberland
Bosnia
To Fight Bubonic Plague In New Orleans
Governor Hall and New Orleans officials held a conference with lawmakers and health authorities after Charles Lundene died from bubonic plague and a second case emerged as efforts began to stamp out the disease in the city and state.
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New Orleans
Charles Lundene
Hall
Louisiana
Behrman
Senator Hoke Smith Announces Candidacy for Senate
Washington May 28 Senator Hoke Smith announced his bid for re election to the United States Senate. He stated his intent to serve all Georgians, invite calls from any citizen, and devote congressional time to duties after adjournment, likely in July. The release previews his record and lists his key legislative efforts and committee roles.
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Hoke Smith
Washington
United States Senate
Senate
Georgia
Congress
Senator Smith
Smith- Lever
Smith
South Carolina
New York Cotton Exchange
House
South
Committee On
Post Offices and Post Roads
Origin History and Purpose of Fairs by R L Bodiford
In the United States fairs range from church charity and agricultural events to state and international expositions. Originated by Elkanah Watson, these fairs evolved from local county shows to world and state expos, mainly educational and advertising venues. They promote city and state interests, showcase goods, and use sales as a secondary activity.
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United States
Elkanah Watson
Albany
N. Y
New York
Prizes To Be Given Away During the Taylor County Fair
An enthusiastic Taylor County Board meeting at the Courthouse on Saturday June 20 set prize lists for a big fair. New treasurer J E Bartlett was elected to relieve the secretary while prizes cover agricultural displays, corn and oats, forage, canned goods, crops, and livestock. Committees were named for amusements as directors plan countywide support ahead of the July 3 meeting.
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J. E. Bartlett
Association
Taylor County
Bermuda
Messrs
H. P. Wallace
C. V. Shirley
Ira Chambers
Brighten-up Crusade Rules Promoted for Community Dignity
The Brighten-up Crusade outlines ten rules to improve local life. Emphasis is on cleanliness, proper waste disposal, and community pride with actions for homes gardens and public spaces.
Rub-my-tism tonic claims broad curing powers
An old advertisement for Rub-My-Tism touts cures for rheumatism neuralgia headaches cramps colic sprains bruises cuts burns old sores and insect stings with the claim of antiseptic anodyne use both internally and externally priced at 25 cents.
Sell Farm Lands Daily Inquiries List
H J Rtagler of Butler Georgia offers daily inquiries list for selling farm lands. Reliable updates provided to clients seeking farmland opportunities and ownership prospects in the region.
Taylor County Georgia Legislation Notice 1974
Notice that in the 1974 Georgia Legislature a bill will amend the 1897 act creating a Taylor County Board of Roads and Revenues to add two members, changing the board from three to five members and related purposes. Signed this 9th day of June 1974.
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Georgia
Taylor
Our Union Signal Poem Banner Rallying Pride
A brief poem proscribes respect for a banner as a symbol of union pride. It warns that trampling the banner would provoke a reciprocal indignation among nations, asserting honor and signal as core values to be honored abroad and at home.
Bloodworth Fagan Marshall Douglas seek Taylor County seats
Several residents announce Democratic primary bids for Taylor County State Senate and House seats. J W Bloodworth aims for the 2nd Senate District with support from Houston Crawford and Taylor counties. T V Fagan seeks the 23rd Senate District with Houston Crawford Taylor counties backing. C B Marshall runs for Taylor County Representative pledging faithful service. W W Douglas announces candidacy for Taylor County Representative promising to serve all voters impartially.
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State Senate
Taylor
Houston
Crawford
J. W. Bloodworth
Taylor County
T. V. Fagan
C. B. Marshall
W. W. Douglas
R Crisp and Speer Run For Re election in 1914 Georgia
The text shows R Crisp seeking re election to the U S House from the Third District in the Sixty fourth Congress with August 19 1914 primary, urging support for his discharge of duties. It also notes Speer running to succeed himself as State Treasurer and Bowden for State Superintendent of Schools with a platform of state printed school books at cost.
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R. Crisp
Reve
Georgia
Hick T
Sinte
Pidt, Speer
H. S. Bowden
Blakely
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Hrciiahe Fernoasilaal
Hekenberg
House of Hapsburg
Italy
Naples
Missouri
Idaho
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Silliman
Mexico
John E. Silliman
Saltillo
Bra- Ber
Sivs Department
Jondorderry
Tory Island
Fornia
New -York
Glasgow
Chicago
James J. Brady
LaSalle Street Trust
Farmers Union
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Sherwood
McCumber
Taft
Tims
Register of the Treasury
Recorder of Deed
Adv
Edmonston Tka
Senator Hoke Smith
R. L. Bodiford
H. J. Rtagler
Bronzie
Porter & Cameron Drug Store
Utler
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