Tragedy on Stage After Actor Drinks Poison
Washington report of a Coloubis theater incident details William Thomas of Fagview Michigan a chorus member of The Wonderland company drinking carbonic acid mid performance and dying. Ida Gordon a 16 year old New York resident and fellow company member was the object of his unrequited affection. The play continued as Thomas poured poison from a goblet while accusing Gordon of playing with him.
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Washington
Gordon
Thomas
Tiwmes
Waycross to St Marys Railroad Survey Completed
March 15 report: survey for a Waycross to St Marys railroad finished by H A Canon associates. L W Roberts of Atlanta led the survey with Canon touring most of the route. Charter petition publication deadline passed. charter sought in Atlanta. Construction expected within three months. Survey shows distance about 59.4 miles from Waycross to St Marys.
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Waycross
St. Marys
L. W. Roberts
Atlanta
St Marys
Roberts
Sirmans
Lotis Mill
Hazzard Hill
Search for six derelict ships by Lebanon destroyer
Norfolk March 15 reports the United States derelict destroyer Lebanon has sailed from Hampton Roads to seek six derelicts posing navigation hazards between Cape Henry and Delaware Breakwater. The vessel, refitted with powerful searchlights and wireless apparatus, can contact shore stations and passing ships to locate wrecks.
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Norfolk
United States
Lebanon
Hampton Roads
Cape Henry
Delaware
Union Trust Is Formed In San Antonio Charter
The Southern Texas Truck Growers' association filed a charter with the secretary of state naming San Antonio its headquarters and fixing capital stock at 10000 dollars The group aims to control the market and price of truck garden products especially onions and prohibits marketing or price setting outside the organization.
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Austin
Tex
Southern Texas Truck Growers’ Association
San Antonio
Texas
Depew Reported Staying In New York With Cold
The World reports Senator Chauncey M. Depew is indoors at his New York residence with a slight cold and not seriously ill. It says he will likely return to Washington by the end of the week after several days of speculation about his whereabouts.
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Chauncey Depew
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
City
Washington
Speling
Brander Mathews
Board of Educators
Columbia
Mathews
Frat Men Predict Unusual Spring Growth in State Forests
Frat men in this section note perch trees show no surprise growth this spring and expect better conditions this season despite past delays. Local observers at Birmingham report ongoing assessments of tree health with anticipated improvements ahead.
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Birmingham
Ala
April Frosts Forecast in State Weather Notes
The report notes light conditions in April with no heavy frosts expected across the state. Farmers and gardeners monitor temps to protect early crops as overall spring warmth continues.
Emissaries Sail for Europe on White Star Liner
Prince Tsai Tse Sails from New York to Europe aboard the White Star liner. Envoys Shang Ch Heng and Li Cheng To with high commissioners and secretaries departed Tuesday under imperial auspices.
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New York
Prince Terai Tee
Shang Ch! Heng
Li Cheng
Emperor of China
Europe
Man Kills After Cursing Woman in Athens Jail Charge
Bob Thokas, a Black man, joined Clarke county jail on a murder charge in Athens after allegedly killing Jim Jackson. Jackson cursed Thokas, who then drew a pistol and shot him.
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Athens
Bob Thokas
Clarke County
Jim Jackson
Thokas
Unusual Surgical Operation Aims to Save Boy’s Leg
In Augusta Georgia a father offers twelve inches of his skin for a graft to his injured son Hammond Johnson at Enterprise mill. Dr W H Goodrich will supervise the procedure at the city hospital next Tuesday with many surgeons in attendance. The Enterprise mill funds the operation.
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Augusta
R Johnson
Andrews Furniture Ecompany
Enterprise Mill
W. H. Goodrich
City Hospital
Hammond Johson
Appointment of commissioner to guard Confederate graves
Washington March 15 Secretary Taft to appoint a commissioner to oversee Confederate graves in northern states under the Foraker bill. A decision expected in days with candidates General Charles Shelby of Birmingham or former Congressman William Elliott of Columbia. Alabama delegation favors Shelley. President may back Elliott.
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Washington
Taft
Tupatay
Charles Shelley
Birmingham
William Elliott
Columbia
S.C
Elliott
Shelley
Teeth Treatment by Prompt Professionals
Treating teeth is our specialty with prompt work and guaranteed satisfaction. Remtists and other terms in the text describe dental services and a focus on quick, reliable care for patients.
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Firsike J
War Declared on Saloons in Birmingham
Acting on instructions from slayer Ward, Chief Weir closes three major Birmingham saloons and vows war on violators of the Sunday law. The mayor says more closures are coming, targeting the biggest and richest establishments and backed by new city code powers. Brewers who back saloons may also face the crackdown.
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Birmingham
Ala
Slayer Ward
Weir
Birmin
Georgia C U Strikes Back After Convicts Return To Work
News from Waynesboro Georgia reports 20 state felony convicts surrendered and returned to work after a forced dispute. Superintendent Price Palmer led a camp investigation finding convicts receiving meals and persuasion rather than ongoing brutality. A guard fired a shot during an attempted assault. Palmer praised for handling the incident.
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Waynesboro
Midville
Price Palmer
Public Works
Palsner
Palmer
Renner
Fry Shot by Ramsay at Ramsay Home in Toccoa Ga
March 15 report from Toccoa says Parke Ramsay shot Fry at the Ramsay residence after Fry sought admission and threatened self defense. Fry suffered a wound under the chin and in the neck region, paralyzing his left side. doctors could not predict recovery. Ramsay surrendered to police but was released for lack of a warrant.
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Toccoa
Parke Rumsay
Savi Wa. A. Bi
Fry
Rumsay
Ramsay
Democrats win Augusta city government for first time in 13 years
In Augusta Maine on March 15 Colonel Frederick W Plaisted won the mayoralty by 600 votes over Republican Charles E Purinton. Democrats also captured seven of eight wards for aldermen and councilmen. Bangor reelected Mayor William B Pierce Democrat by 955 plurality and the city eminence tilts Democratic.
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Augusta
Frederick W. Plaisted
Charles E. Purinton
Bangor
William B. Pierce
Quarantine Proclaims Honduran Port for Yellow Fever
The Mobile bay quarantine board bars Puerto Cortez Honduras due to one reported yellow fever case. The move follows a report made yesterday and takes effect as the regular quarantine season opens tomorrow morning.
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Honduras
Mobile
Ala
Mobile Bay
Officers of Guards Regiment Resign En Masse
St. Petersburg reports confirmed that officers of the first regiment of artillery guards resigned together after orders to move to the Baltic provinces for suppression duties. The mass resignation follows a rumor of collective action by the regiment.
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St. Petersburg
Baltic
Fire at Cedar Works Plant in Rehmond Virginia
Fire at the Richmond cedar works plant, feared to exceed control, was confined to the original building. The loss was small and the plant remains the world’s largest of its kind threatened by flames.
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Cedar Works
Rehmond
Richmond
Woman Freed On Bond In Roan Case
Mrs Standifer was released on a $1,000 bond after Judge Roan granted a request. The judge said prisons should not coerce court appearances and noted she would remain under bond terms and stand trial if required. The case involves local residents and a whisky dealer signed the bond amid a troubled scene.
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Roan
A. Wdifer
Nto
Andifer
Ig M. W. Reed
W.A
Whisenent
Standiter Judea Roan
Fraud charge against Rev Isaac Walton over pension scheme
A grand jury indictment was issued against Rev Isaac Walton of Savannah accusing him of leading a fraudulent scheme to obtain pensions for ex slaves. Walton, head of a southern organization with several offices, reportedly distributed misleading literature and solicited money by mail for membership. Authorities allege he vowed to sever ties with the scheme yet continued its activities prompting warrants.
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Ostmacher
Walton
Wellington
Postoral
National Industrial Council of America
Prominent Waycross Real Estate Owner Shot Dead
Joni Sharp, a leading Waycross real estate owner, was shot in his yard on Plant Avenue at about 5:15 PM. Buckshot killed him as he stepped from his home, with neighbors hearing a scream. An inquest led by Coroner Germes concluded around 11:30 PM. no suspect identified.
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Waycross
Joni Sharp
Cross
Lower Plant Avenue
Ghured
Sharp
Germes
Bots
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