Way splits in Tenn murder case
Bristol Tenn Sept 28 The jury in the Ack Hale murder case was discharged after failing to agree. Verdicts split with some for first degree murder others for second degree or acquittal. Hale is charged with killing his fiancee Lillie Davis on March 27. Ray Hale, brother of Ack, awaits trial for killing another man and will be tried in Jonesboro next week.
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Bristol
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Hale
Lillie Davis
Ray Hale
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Fort McPherson
Atlanta
Jonesboro
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Texan 6 New York For Oil Trust Data
Syeelal 12 Whe Light. Avastin, Tex. Sept 8 After he menting of the alleruars general at St Louis September 20 and Metaber 1 it is the intention of Alarmey General Mavidaon id jiraeeed in New York, when He will have a conference with Mr Kellens, the government's repre sentative, who is conducting the in vestigation against the Standard Ul company, the purpose of which is to look into the record which is Been disclarged in the recent hearin, g the attorney general believes he will be able to gather inucn valuable sta tition the east.
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Avastin
Tex
Alleruars
St Louis
Metaber
Mavidaon Id Jiraeeed
New York
Kellens
Standard Ul Company
Modern miracle claimed for secret drunkard cure
A sensational ad-like item promotes a supposed secret method to cure drinkers. It promises a miracle that can be administered privately by any “Indy firted” practitioner, claiming to remove drunkenness from husbands and wives without knowledge by their spouses. The text reads as an early questionable health claim.
Dinner Carriers' School Hope Haven in Columbus
Special to The Light Columbus Ga Sept 18 One of the most novel educational institutions in the country is a School in Columns whose students are confined to winter warviers. The May Tewksbury Mission serves as a haven for children who carry dinners to their factory families in cotton mills. The school hours fit the dinner recess at the plants and hundreds of children attend. The mission, founded by Mrs S P Tewksbury in memory of her daughter, provides day and Sunday schooling and has operated successfully for years as a civic and religious aid to workhouse families.
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Charters Increase Despite New Law In Texas
Special to The Light reports that Texas charter filings rose after the new charter law took effect on August 1 1907. From August 11 to September 26 there were 30 charters filed, compared with 187 in the same period of 1906. Newly formed firms show substantial paid in capital, with at least half of stock paid in and often full capital paid.
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Austin
Tex
Secretary of State
Enire
Alecit
Guam Seeks Paper Money for Government Exposures
A fragmentary plea states Guam needs fifty thousand dollars, urging paper currency over coin. The text mentions a plan to receive money and a warning that coin would hinder living standards, with emphasis on national pride and economic reform.
Seaboard Acknowledges Georgia Rate Ruling Clash
The Seaboard Air Line complied with the Georgia railroad commission 2 13 cent fare order, while President Garrett expresses belief the rate is unfair yet pledges impartial action. He commits to seek relief at proper time and to appeal to the commission when needed, aiming for mutual prosperity and fair trials.
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Wits
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
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Seaboard Aly Line Railway
People of Georgia
Garret
Legal Work Swamps State's Attorneys
Austin Texas September eighth the legal and of the government may be said to be up to its chin in work involving all incts of litigation which has been multiplied to a considerable extent or account of the new laws or acted by the Thirtieth legislature. Attorney General Davidson and his corps of assistants have about all they can do to keep up with the work which seems to be getting heavier. The railroad suite concerning the railroad commission are increasing daily in volume have been practically placed entirely in the hands of Assistant First Assistant Attorney General Hawking looks after the land interests and such general work in the department. Assistant Lightfoot devotes his time to trust busting while to Assistant Sluder falls the duty of passing upon and approving county and municipal aid other bonds. To Assistant Walthall falls the duty of answering questions from county and state officials. While Attorney General Davidson supervised all the work. Cheap summer excursions were talked on sale to the West including St Paul and all points in Minnesota and Wisconsin Chicago Detroit Niagara Falls Balelo and all Midghin points to Canada St Lawrence River and all points in the New England states Boston New York and Jamestown Exposition. For rates Full Information and Price reservation consult ticket agents of connecting lines or address W F Conner 8 W P A 395 Main St Dallas Texas
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Tims
Railroad Commission
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Drust
Sluder
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Pointe
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Chicago
Detroit
Niagara Falls
May Send Rangers to Protect Negro Youth Trial
Augus Tex dispatch reports Doc Bailey the Negro charged with killing Das Owens will face trial at Nacogdoches in October amid strong guard concerns. A detachment of Rangers may be deployed to maintain order, though Adjutant General Newton says no trouble is anticipated. Owens, a white man, was killed near Nacogdoches while en route to his fiancée's home prior to his planned marriage.
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Augus
Tex
Doc Bailey
Das Owens
Narogdoches
Newton
Owens
Nacostochrs
Marvelous Invention Promises Power for Weak Men
An advertisement for a medical device by L. B. Hawles M. L. claims to restore full manly power instantly with a device called the wonderful "tielrunvent." It promises immediate vigor development and cure with endorsements from physicians, urging readers to request illustrated orientations and consult their doctors before considering purchase. The pitch targets men seeking improved vitality and offers a free descriptive booklet without cash on delivery or free trials.
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L. B. Hawles
C. O
Theag
Addrera B. B. Hawley
M.D
Wlaner
Rochonter
N.Y
New Oyster and Chili Parlor Opens in City
A new business in the rapidly growing city opens its doors as one of the prettiest spots. The exclusive oyster and chili parlor is run by Mrs. A By Carter and promises courteous service to patrons.
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Stylas
Mra. A
Carter
Unwritten Law Defense in Georgia Killing Trial
Preliminary trial of Wood Campbell former Phoenix City marshal for the killing of Loxia Edwards at Wildwood Park resumed in Columbus Georgia. Prosecution strong, defense invoking unwritten law as motive and justification. Trial continued with witnesses and court proceedings moving toward conclusion.
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Columbus
Wood Campbell
Phoenix City
Loxia
T. Edwards
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Tit
Hursett
Hind
Hla
Wiileh
Iudll
Big Rice Crop in Texas This Year
Special to The Light. Austin Texas September 28 Colonel W D Myers of Beamount says the Texas rice crop this year is nearly harvested and the growers report a very large crop sold at fair prices. He notes the rice industry in the area is developing into a major loading industry and competing with lumber for supremacy. He predicts next year’s rice acreage will be much larger than this season.
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Austin
Tex
W. D. Myers
Ciitizen
Beamont
Myers
Rlca
Ries
Fiat
Sagan
Sunday Sunday Schools Organized Rally Planned for Today
The County Sunday School convention, with twenty five schools represented, praised organized Sunday school work as the greatest agency for evangelization. Reports showed progress countywide, with secretary Miss Wasle Haynes noting visits to every city school since March. A big rally is set for Travis Park M E Church at 1 PM, with the convention concluding tonight at Whavis Park church.
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Hall End
Tire
Wasle Haynes
Wiggins
Rose Lea
A. E. Rector
Travis Park
M. EB
Whavis Park
Chireh
Tax Estimate Slump Hits Texas Revenue
Special to The Light reports Texas tax commissioner Captain West Table says the state tax board did not place the full $60,000,000 of additional tangible property on the 1907 rolls. He notes railroads held about $490,000,000 in property and wonders if 1907 ratios will yield $276,000,000 in tangible and intangible tax base.
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Austin
Tex
West
Tavle
Hia
Doyle
Davie
State of
Texas
Haxtetter's Stomach Bitters Promises Health Revival
A vintage advertisement-like fragment touts Haxtetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for the poor and sick, claiming 54 years of use and promising to prove its efficacy for alekiy people and others seeking wellness.
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Haxtetter
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters touted as pure and safest medicine
An old advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as strictly pure drugs and the best medicine to build strength, steady nerves, and cure indigestion, heartburn, flatulence, sour risings, and malaria related symptoms, noting a private stamp over a bogus bolt.
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Mock
Boltie
Fragmented historical note on morning meridian timing
A partial OCR shows a morning timestamp and reference to the meridian yesterday, but the text is garbled. The readable bits hint at a time related to early morning observations and geographic reference, with no clear event, place, or names ready for complete summary.
Weather Update From Allen Ronll Local Forecaster
Unsettled Inie belt conditions bring rain into the eater part. Temperatures remain mostly normal with the latest twelve hour minimum not highlighted. Friday forecast references four hours of daylight and a Thib meridian time note, with multiple place spellings and garbled entries.
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Blackville
Athens
Lia
Marianna
Goa
Washington
Tutala
Ala
Quark
Eater
Indicus
Allen Ronll
Weather Notes Forecast Jump in Temperature and Showers
Areas of high and low pressure remain defined with fair weather in the southwest. Cloudiness and rain linger in the Mississippi valley. Disturbances over the Gulf of Mexico and Ohio valley indicate unsettled weather with frost in western states and a developing storm over the southern plateau. Temperatures range from 26 to 70 degrees as showers and cooler conditions are expected today and tonight.
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Misgigsioni Valley
Repton
Tiazon
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