Train Wreck Caused By Boy S Prank Near Suwanee
A Southern Railway train known as the Southwestern Limited derailed four miles north of Suwanee Georgia after a bolt was allegedly placed on the track by three boys. Fireman Mason Wat kins and engineer B F P Dewberry died. mail and baggage cars were wrecked but passengers escaped unharmed. Authorities investigate as track repairs detour service for eight to ten hours.
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Atlanta
Southern Railway
Southwestern Limited
Suwanee
Mason Watkins
B. F P. Dewberry
Sherif
Chicken thief nearly steals Elder Boaz's prized hen
On South High Street a would be chicken thief chased by Mrs Boaz and neighbors fled after dropping the bird near the fence. Elder Boaz's family occupies one half of a shared house while Mrs Church and daughter reside in the other half. The thief used game planks to ease escape and remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Boaz
Mr. Boas
Rev. Boax
South Hight Street
Ed Church
Little Daughter
Mr. Boag
Philadelphia Mint coins long wait staggers bankers
A Washington dispatch reports slow work on Philadelphia Mint renovations snarling coin production. The Treasury notes a shortage of subsidiary silver coins as New York and other cities’ banks refuse old coins, demanding current year issues and offering to pay freight for new silver, gold, and pennies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Washington Bays
Mint Bureau
United States
New York
Mint
Wall Collapse Kills Eight in Chelsea Square Project
A brick wall three to four feet high collapsed in Chelsea Square, burying about thirty workers. Eight men died, others injured, with eleven taken to the United States Marine and Naval Hospital. Foreman M Gorton and M Seeger of Gordon & Seegel were arrested on manslaughter warrants after the collapse. Inspector Weymouth had ordered a halt to the work minutes before.
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Chelsea
Chelsea Square
United States Marine and Naval Hospital
M. Gorton
M. Seeger
Gordon & Seegel
Frank Weymouth
Maury County Teachers Plan Sept 6 Meeting
The Maury County Teachers Association schedules its first meeting of the term for Saturday Sept 6 at the County Superintendent's office. Full attendance is urged as an important program is prepared featuring Kern's Among Country Schools read by Prof L.8. Duke and McNeill and Lynch's Introductory Lessons in English Literature with Ryme of the Ancient Mariner by Prof LeRoy Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
Teachers’ Association
Kern
Duke
McNeill and Lynch
Ryme
the Ancient Mariner
LeRoy Reynolds
Annis Murder Case Aims to End Sensationalism
District Attorney Ira Brown of Queens County, visiting his old home, said by agreement with Attorney McIntyre that the Annis murder case would be shorn of sensationalism. He noted the public is weary of sensational Thaw case coverage and stressed avoiding further sensationalism. Mr Darrin also met Lieut Andress, an important witness in the case.
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Cornig
Ira Brown
Queens County
McIntyre
Hains Brothers
Annis
Darrin
Lieut. Andress
Pistol Duel Ends in Britton's Death in Tennessee
At Shawnee depot near Cumberland Gap Tennessee two prominent men George Britton and Frank Davis fought a pistol duel to death using 45 calibre pistols. Britton died from five shots including a heart wound. Davis was wounded in the abdomen chest and shoulders and is not expected to live. Davis had traveled from Wheeler Virginia with his young son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Gap
Tenn
George Brittton
Frank Davis
Louisville & Nashville
Shawnee
Thore
Britton
Davis
Wheeler
Ang Ft
Escape on Moving Rock Island Train
C H Doyle alias Stark, alleged to have passed about 25000 in forged checks across sixty cities, escaped tonight by leaping from a Rock Island train as it entered Memphis Union Depot. He was under guard with J Annis of the Hotel Patten Chattanooga who had loosened Doyle’s shackles for a toilet break.
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Memphis
Tenn
C. H. Doyle
Stark
Sherman
Texas
Chattanooga
Rock Island
Union Depot
Doyle
J. Annis
Hotel Patten
Untimely Death on Freight Train
James Grigg 18, son of Andrew Grigg, farmer of Silversville, died after a northbound freight accident near Lynnville Tennessee. He fell under trams, suffered severe injuries, and died about three hours after admission. Funeral services by Rev. F D Daniel planned at Silversville graveyard.
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Lynnville
Tenn
James Grigg
Andrew Grigg
Silversville
John Bray
Dodson
F. D. Daniel
Slatera
Accident Injures Tennessee Girl. Younger Sibling Blind Side Wounds
In Humboldt Tennessee on August 21 a 14 year old boy, McEwen, accidentally shot his 12 year old sister while handling a double barrel shotgun. The blast blew her hand off and damaged her bowels. she was alive at last report and may die from the wound.
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Humboldt, Tenn
McEwen
Chas
Vaughn Bennett murder case headed for change of venue
The Montgomery county criminal court will hear a motion for change of venue in the murder case of Vaughn Bennett. Defendants John Gardner and Walter Hunt are charged with Bennett's death near Woodlawn. The defense seeks removal due to local feelings. the State opposes. Interest spreads to nearby counties.
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Clarksville
Tono
Montgomery County Criminal Court
John Gardner
Walter Hunt
Vaughn Bennett
Woodlawn
Bryan Coming to Tennessee
Bristol Tennessee August 20 William Jennings Bryan may speak in Bristol He writes he plans to visit Tennessee and Georgia during the campaign Ex Gov Hoge Tyler of Virginia urges him to speak here and he may back Cloyd Byars in Virginia’s Ninth District race against Bascom Slemp
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Bristol
Tenn
Wilam J. Bryan
Tennessee
Georgia
Hoge Tyler
Virginia
Bryan
Purlaski
Cloyd Byars
Bascom Slemp
House of Congress
Judge fines senator in Beach Hargis case in Kentucky
Judge Adams refused to vacate the bench and fined U S Senator Wm O Bradley and his counsel $20 each for affidavits. He ruled the wording was outside legal limits and postponed the case to Thursday to allow the defense time to answer the Commonwealths motion for change of venue. The trial of John Abner for the murder of Jas Cockrill was continued to October term.
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Jackson
Adams
United States
Wm. O. Bradley
Commonwealth
John Abner
Jas, Cockrill
Woodmen of the World Hickory Camp Prepares Picnic
The Woodmen of the World camp at McKenzie Tennessee announces a large picnic on Friday August 28 with prominent speakers and a brass band. Community attendees from surrounding areas expected.
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Trelevant
Tenn
Woodmen of the World
McKenzie
Negro boy breaks into residence during funeral in Fayetteville
In Fayetteville Tennessee on August 20 a young Black youth broke into James Campbell's home during a funeral for J. M. Reed, stealing a small amount of cash and items, and damaging a gun. He confessed after bloodhounds were used and was released due to youth with a promise not to reoffend.
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Fayetteville
Tenn
James Campbell
Near Here
J. M. Reed
Herman Woodard
Campbell
Holts Corner Defeats Potsville In Fast Game
Holts Corner beat Potsville 1 to 0 in a brisk Pottsville diamond clash. Potsville hosts 0 runs in nine innings while Holts Corner tallies one in the middle. Batteries: Potsville Dooley and Lumsden Holts Corner Robinson and Willison.
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Holts Corner
Potsville
Pottsville
Rhe Potsville
Holt's Cor
Dooley
Lumsden
Holts Corned
Robinson
Willison
Record running mare Alceste dies after illness
The brown mare Alceste, after winning two heats in the 2:28 trot yesterday, died today from bowels inflammation at age five. Owned by Stambaugh Bros of Youngstown Ohio and driven by Ed Geers, Alceste valued at 10000 dollars had a 2.07% mark and had placed second in the M. and M. Stake at Detroit.
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Poughkeepsie
Alceste
Stambaugh Bros
Youngstown
Ed Geers
Jay Bird
Detroit
Buffalo
Theta School Opens September First With New Principal
Theta School will open Monday September 7 with Prof A Allen in charge and a capable staff. The article notes a promising outlook for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta School
A. ©. Allen Fo
Wright to remain in field through end, Houk states
Special to The Herald Nashville Aug 24 Hon John C Hookie says Wright will not withdraw and will campaign vigorously from Nash ville Chattanooga Knoxville. Houk denies Evans faction claim of a conference and says a joint debate may be arranged with the Democratic Committee. Wright seeks debate.
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Herald
Nashville
Teron
John C. Hookie
Wright
Nash
Thomas Graves Airs a Finger Mash at Factory
Thomas Graves son of Mrs B L Wilson sustained a severe finger mash at the Columbia Canning Factory on Monday. The incident required amputation of the flat joint to save the hand.
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Thomas Graves
B. L. Wilson
Columbia
Indictments Link Thomas Marshall to County Clerk Assaults
Springfield reports five indictments against Thomas Marshall and twelve other Black defendants for leading a deadly assault upon William Bowe, chief clerk of the County Treasurer’s office, who hovers between life and death. They are also charged with assault with a deadly weapon against John Wattling, a white citizen, shot during last Friday’s riot on Fourteenth and Mason streets.
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Springfield
Thomas Marshall
William Bowe
Bowe
Ife
John Wattling
Fourteenth
Mason Streets
Governor rules out tent camps for striking miners in Alabama
In Birmingham Gov Comer announced he would not permit establishment of tent camps for striking coal miners, warning such camps would cause crime and health problems. Despite uncertain details, hopes rose for a quick settlement as reports surfaced of a White Lewis conference and anticipated strike end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Comer
Peru
White
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Third pistol may figure in duel at Robinsonville
A third pistol found near the scene of the fatal Robinsonville duel between J. J. Gilmore and H. B. Suber deepens the mystery. Suber died, Gilmore is dying from wounds, and Sheriff Savage investigates with the coroner's inquest set to examine the new weapon and possible aid to Gilmore.
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Memphis
Tenn
J. J. Gilmore
H. B. Suber
Robinsonville
Miss
Suber
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Gilmore
Presbyterian Home Hospital
Real Estate Activity Details Local Transfers and Purchases
Maury real estate remains active with several recent deals. John Murphy sold his Fifth Street home to Clarence Fly for 1500, investing proceeds. Murphy then bought the Shelton place south of town from D W Dooley for 4000 and will move. Dooley purchased the Ham Joyce farm near Willamsport Pike from Fannie Godfrey for 44500, a 75 acre property. A L Blocker brokered these transactions.
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Maury
John Murphy
Fifth Street
Clarence Fly
Mr. Murphy
Shelton Place
D. W. Dooley
Mr. Dooley
Ham Joyce Place
Willams Port Pike
Fannie Godfrey
Dairy Exhibit At County Fair Highlights Milk Cattle Entries
Prof. Barnes of the U S Department of Agriculture heads the dairy feature at the county fair. He will taste all milk cows exhibited and supervise the dairy display. Dairy entries include Whitaker Sons of Columbia Ewell Fa o and George Campbell of Spring Hill.
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BE. Barnes
Breau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Knoxville
Columbia
Malmker McGaw
Maury County
Barnes
Whitaiet # Sons
Ewell Fao
George Campbell
Spring Hill
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the Herald
Mass
Oriel
Lamma
Bettie
Weiner
Arvien
Aipilinen
Lebanon, Tenn
George Britton
Girl
Little Brother
Humboldt
THETA
Houk
Lumberland Telephone & Telegraph CO
Gov
Alabama
Couny Fair
Prof. Barnes
Experiment Station
Mgr
M'Gaw
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