Leo M. Frank Taken by Mob in Milledgeville
A mob of twenty five armed men overpowered the warden at the Georgia prison farm in Milledgeville and abducted Leo M. Frank, the Augusta sentenced life-term convict. Wires were cut, guards stunned, and Frank driven toward Eaton ton before dawn. His body was later found near a Merietta road two miles from town.
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Milledgeville
Leo M. Frank
Georgia
Smith
Frank
Eatonton
Mary Pha
National Pencil Company
Atlanta
J. William Creen
Edgeville
Millcut
J.T. Smith
J. M. Burke
Mary Phagan
Merietta
Miss Sue Cook Shorthand and Real Estate Training Featured
A letter from Tyler Commercial College praises Miss Sue Cook of Cameron for rapid completion of shorthand and typewriting in about 1 month 24 days and a thorough real estate and insurance course. The school commends her diligence and asks Cameron to send more such students for placement. It notes Professor Edward Neinast’s visit to Cameron and a local gossip item about Milam and Milledgeville residents.
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A. V. Smith
Cameron
Texas
Sue Cook
Miss Cook
Texas City Storm Kills 12 Soldiers and Many Civilians
Wide scale storm damages Texas City as Thompson Building collapses killing twelve soldiers inside and many civilians. Rescue efforts led by General Franklin Bell after a rapid building collapse. widespread destruction across Galveston area with thousands of buildings at risk.
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Texas City
Texas
Livingston Hotel
Franklin Bell
Galveston
J. R. Montgomery
Houston
Dallas-Galveston News
San Antonio
Temple
Severe Wind Storm Ravages Cameron Destruction Eyed
Cameron suffered a severe wind and rain storm early this week with 50 to 65 mph gusts. Downed trees, broken poles, and unroofed tin roofs hit homes and businesses, including the public school and The Herald. Damage to the newspaper office stock nears $30,000 with no fatalities reported.
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Cameron
The
Herald
Rice area notes on cotton, oil, and local visitors
Cotton picking is underway while drilling at the oil well continues with indications remaining favorable. Oakdale convention attendees include Mrs George Pratt and family Joe Penny and family Aubry Earle Earnest Pratt Mrs Winkley and George Isabell Willie Isabell and family from Ben Arnold visit Geo Pratt Mrs Jim Pratt and children visit Mrs Walter Penny near Thorndale Mr and Mrs M Story of Lexington visited Jno Pratt last week Frank Cloud from near Rogers passed through en route to Deanville Mr Gilley Sr from Temple visits Horace Gilley Perry Robertson makes sorghum Cane quality down from average W Bolinger couple visited in Gause last week Egbert Rose made a Cameron run with others from here including Mrs Cole.
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Oakdale
George Pratt
Joe Penny
Aubry
Earle
Earnest Pratt
Winkley
George Isabell
Willie Isabell
Ben Arnold
Geo. Pratt
Jim Pratt
Walter Penny
Thorndale
M. Story
Lexington
Jno
Pratt
Frank Cloud
Rogers
Deanville
Mr. Gilley Sr
Temple
Horace Gilley
Perry Robertson
W. Bolinger
Gause
Egbert Rose
Cameron
Local Names Mentioned in Community Notes
Mrs Penny, Carl Rose, George Isabell, Mr and Mrs John Pratt and daughters, Hust and Cochrar, Aubrey Pratt receives eye treatment from a Cameron specialist. A new bridge spans Jim Pratt gully built to ease boggy access to the marketsaving travel detours.
To Have Barbecue Boost aims in Rockdale
A Monday business meeting in Rockdale planned a large barbecue picnic around September 1 inviting the Rockdale trade area. Mayor H C Meyer opened the session and Attorney E A Camp outlined the purpose. Attendees backed reviving booster spirit and a free barbecue to spur local activity.
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Rockdale
H. C. Meyer
E. A. Camp
Splendid Streets Improve City Roads to the Limits
The city reports near completion of street and road work linking to the outskirts with a superior grade. Some funds remain for ongoing repairs, a prudent measure for inevitable small fixes as streets remain in use.
Primary Class Picnic At City Park
Mrs. A. Robinette and Miss Elaine Cone entertained thirty five Sunday School pupils with a picnic at the city park. The afternoon featured games and frolic for the children and included fruit punch cake and candies. Several mothers attended and all reported a good time.
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A. Robinette
Elaine Cone
Rosebud Baileyville Gas Oil Well Reaches 1300 Feet
Depth reported at 1300 feet in the Rosebud Baileyville Gas and Oil Co. well with a 1500 foot contract. Promoters indicate willingness to drill deeper if needed as the Patterson derrick is set and preparation to begin work proceeds.
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Rosebud- Baileyville Gas & Oil Co
Patterson
Rosebud News
County Board of Education Meeting Notice
The next meeting of the County Board of Education is Monday August 23 in the County Superintendent's office. Trustees teachers and patrons are urged to attend and state their desires. Respectfully yours Jim F Chadwick.
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County Board of Education
Tthe
Jim F, Chadwick
Mexican attack near Rio Grande injures U.S. troops
About 100 Mexicans crossed the Rio Grande near Mercedes to threaten a U.S. cavalry post. One corporal was killed and two soldiers wounded in a brief clash near Progreso. Troopers, rangers, and vigilantes searched brush and riverbanks as Mexican forces held the far bank. Separate note reports 2,000 Carrancista troops being sent to Matamoros.
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Brownsville
Texas
Rio Grande
Mercedes
Wilman
Roy C. Henry
Jackson
Progreso
United States
Mesquite
Prickley Pear
Ocicial
Henry Hutchings
Ransom
Reynall
General Hutchings
Nafarrate
Matamoros
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MOB
Milledgeville State Prison Farm
T. C. College
Tyler
Edward Neinast
Washington County
James Neinast
Neinast
Marietta
M. Frank
Milledgeght
T. A. Swanzy
Tracy
Milam County
J. R. Ferrath
Oil and Gas News
U. S
CTS Ec Ees
Anoth
C. W. Wingfield
Kirkland
Milano Gazette
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