Headland coroner jury cites Ruth Williams in infant death
Ruth Williams of Headland was named by the coroner jury as responsible for the death of a newborn baby found in a well. She reportedly escaped last night in an automobile, leaving a crowd of Johnson family observers nearby. Investigators say the infant's skull was crushed and limbs burned before the body was recovered, with testimony alleging she dropped a bundle into the well and fled.
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Headland
Excape
Horace
Negro Church Wrecked by Dynamiters in West North Street
The First Baptist Church of Baptist Bottom was damaged by dynamite about 12:15 this morning. A basement wall was torn, windows blown, and a door broken. No motive or perpetrator is identified. church debt remains about 3,000, with services planned in the old building. Pastor Rev. Thomas Bellinger leads the congregation.
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Baptist Bottom
Tiwaai
West North Street
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Thomas Bellinger
Sermon Prospered, Worshippers Struggled to Stay Awake
At Foster Street Methodist last night, Dr. H. J. McNeilly delivered a forceful sermon while many worshippers fought sleep. Some avoided levity and avoided yawns as the congregation grappled with drowsiness amid a cold prompted by downed windows.
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Foster Street
H. JH. McNeilly
Man Admits Striking Wife Aiming for Courtroom Speech
A man admits striking his wife and seeking to deliver a speech in the main courtroom. The charge includes assault and battery and involvement in peace proceedings. Justice Butler presiding, arraignment scheduled as details remain incomplete in this damaged report.
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Terrence’ Newton
Fee
Ten Hurt When Train Wrecks Near Toommabory Washout
Ten or more passengers were injured late tonight when Central of Georgia Railway passenger tram No 22 en route from Macon to Savannah derailed after hitting a washout near Toomabory. The engine and three cars turned over into a ditch. Some injured reported as badly hurt. Authorities received reports from Macon.
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Macon
American Held as Spy by German Officials
Bright, an American citizen and former Corinthia graduate, is detained in Goettingen, Germany, charged with espionage. His wife in this city reported the information to the State Department, noting Bright lived in Goettingen for nearly ten years and studied at Goettingen University. The family left for the U.S. shortly before the war began, with the first word of arrest arriving in October from a Goettingen maid.
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Bright
Corinthia
Goettingen
Bright Law
Atate
Hur Vet
Mrs. Bright
Dpe
Goettingen University
Ter
Gerard
Reright
Tste
Gerrard
Banjo and Dead Bodies Shock Washington Debut
An American observer in Goettingen reports a sensational incident involving a man named Bright who allegedly played a banjo over bodies in a Randolph county home. The event drew attention as officials investigated and debated congressional proceedings and naval appropriations amid ongoing political turmoil.
Holland Refuses Aid in Caring for Belgians
The Wake notes the US government cut off financial aid for Belgian relief as incompatible with the nation's honor. About 200,000 refugees in Holland are gathered in a winter shelter, with a special budget of 1.5 million plus 3.9 million in credit planned. M Newton of Albany Ga will visit daughter Mrs Price on South Court Street.
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Mire. M. Newton
Altany,Ga
Mra. W. S. Price
South Oatow
General Gonzales Declares Himself Mexico President
Washington reports General Pablo Gonzales claiming the presidency after marching from Pachuca with about 8,000 troops. The State Department received notes from Callentos as details emerge, with speculation that his small force could threaten forces loyal to Huerta and Mexico City.
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Washington
Italy
Pablo Gonzales
Pachuca
Hintelf
Mexico
Hatterta
Gonzalen
Itravie Fona
Gollteres
Vila
Enery
Moexica City
Kaiser William Moves to Eastern Front Report
From Berlin on November 24 a dispatch states that Emperor William II has left Berlin for the eastern front. The announcement follows reports of intensified military activity and troop concentrations, with official circles indicating a cautious step toward coordinating actions with forces operating in the east.
Mystery Surrounds Death of Tennessee Girl
In Wilton county a young woman Elia Magkey is found dead after an apparent homicide. Neighbors Daniel and Shortt Mason searched the Wilton area for clues while investigators questioned suspects. Footprints and marks on the body suggest foul play as the community seeks answers.
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Elia Magkey
Wilton
County, Uled
Caballero Kar Deneted In Mexican News Report
Fragmentary report notes a statement issued tonight regarding Caballero Kar and Deneted. It mentions Ney Carra with a score set at 1 to 29 and references a Mexican news context with favorable sentiment toward a team or event.
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Ney
Mexican New
Eam jMentene
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