Destructive Tornado Rakes Georgia Towns and Atlanta Suburbs
A deadly tornado plowed through eight states with heavy loss of life and vast destruction. At Cave Springs near Rome the highest fatalities occurred with nine dead and nine injured as a mile wide path leveled homes and mills. Chipley and Griffin suffered multiple deaths and extensive property damage. In Atlanta the storm unroofed houses and lightning struck several homes while public efforts raised funds for the injured. The disaster disrupted rail lines and telegraph communication as officials report mounting casualties across the region.
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Columbus
Alabama
Chippley
Harris
la Grange
Griffin
McDonough
Locust Grove
Cedartown
Cave Springs
Atlanta
Rome
Hamatie
Hearn’s Academy
Cameo
Stinson
Vila Norris
North Highlands
Rushtown
Oak Hill Baptist Church
Chipley
Frank Hopkins
Forrester
H. A. Middlebrook
Haris
College Park
East Point
Untitled Health Note on Kidney Strengthening Pile and Pindéo
Fragmentary health note mentions veiled terms enacting quick aid to weakened kidneys through bold remedies. It references a source likely misread. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable.
Too Many Governors in North Wilkesboro Dining Room
The Wilkesboro Hustler notes a crowd of gubernatorial candidates in North Wilkesboro within days, with Ashley Horne arriving at Blue Moon hotel from Allegany County. An amused exchange at dinner involves George White and Tom Brown, highlighting the local buzz over Horne Kitchen or Craig support.
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North Wilkesboro
Horne
Craig
Ashley Horne
Blue Moat Hotel
Alleghany County
George White
Tom Brown
Gover
Tom
Alaskan Governor Mail Carrier Wins $10,000 Wager
Eli A. Smith from Nome arrives in New York after a cross country sled trip in a wheeled sledge drawn by seven Alaskan huskies. He began November 14, 1905 and has until May 1, 1908 to reach this city under the wager set by a miners syndicate. He met Mayor Mc Clelland then planned a return trip by rail with his dogs quartered at a stable.
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New York Dispatch
Eli A. Smith
Nome
Smith
McClelland
Dark Parlor Moment Reveals Secret Haircut Remark
In a quiet exchange between Bobby and Sister, Bobby notes a hidden truth about sight in the dark. Mother asks how this is possible and Bobby recalls a joke about Mr Staylate in the parlor and a remark about shaving.
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Bobby
Mr. Staylate
Tom
Ambiguous quote on remedies and claims cited
A fragmentary passage references a man named Mr. 8 G name Powderly and Lena with phrases about offerings for aves with ladder trouble and resistance to prescriptions. The text is garbled, lacking coherent facts or identifiable events.
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Lena
Sean
J. W
Fatal shooting at McLeansville leaves youth wounded
The injured Lonnie Moore was rushed to St Leo's hospital after a guard named Lace Donnell fired at him during an incident at Mc Iver's Camp in McLeansville yesterday afternoon at 2. The bullet pierced the lung and a chest wound also occurred. Moore survived past 1 PM today, aided by Dr. Holt and county physician Dr. Harrison. The shooting followed a break in by Moore and his brother, with the younger surrendering.
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St Leo’s Hospital
Ores
McIver
McLeansville
Lonnie Moore
Lace Donnell
T. W. Holt
Edmund Harrison
Holt
Harrison
Martha Moore
Durham
McMillen
Moore
Death of Mr. Smith of Rusk Marches to Final Rest
Crutchfield items report the death of Mr. Smith of Rusk on April 14 after a long illness. He leaves a wife and three children. The notice offers sympathy to the bereaved and mentions local residents Willie Poindexter recovering from illness. Also notes a marriage between J Rome Spainhour and Miss Nevada Chandler officiated by Rev Thos arion. J F May’s horse ran away but driver unhurt.
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Smith
Rusk
Willie Poindexter
J. Rome Spainhour
Nevada Chandler
Buster Orentin
H. Chandler
Thos Arion
Parabens Ad Noted in Tuesday Newspaper
A brief item notes that Parabens placed an advertisement in the Tuesday edition of the newspaper, with no additional details about the ad’s content or location.
Pile Remedy Ad Promises UAE Relief
An 19th century classified style notice advertises a pile remedy by J. W. Mepherson and Co. claiming relief for all forms of piles. The text mentions a soothing tonic and a price, with dubious medical claims.
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Uae
J. W. Mepherson and Co
Voter Predicts Holt Dominance in Oak Ridge Township Primary
An avid local observer claims Prof. J Allen Holt will receive every vote in the Democratic Primary in Oak Ridge Township, based on a 47 year acquaintance with the area. The author signs as CHAS CASE.
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Oak Ridge Township
J. Allen Holt
Chas. Case
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