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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
2
A collage of brief notes and quotes covers varied topics from California scandals to a Sumter tragedy and editorials on vacations aviation and social sins. The jumble includes entertainment gossip about Mary Garden and local historic mobs.
The article notes Bryan defending the currency measure and Wilson appealing before Congress, with Democrats expected to pass it. It contrasts political moves with a separate暴 violent incident in Americus where a Black man was lynched after allegedly shooting the city chief, and condemns mob violence while urging restraint and firearm caution. The piece also mentions Thomasville and watermelon car prices as part of a broader section.
President Wilson delivered a message at the White House porch this morning addressed to Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison. Fred Reed, the first of fifteen hundred Boy Scout relay runners, will carry it to Chicago with the final runner due June twenty fifth.
Advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ulcers boils eczema and skin troubles claiming rapid relief. Cites Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama healed of a nine month ulcer in two weeks and urges readers to buy for 25 cents as druggists recommend.
Buffalo reports twelve dead and twenty eight missing after last night’s mill elevator explosion and fire. Three bodies were recovered from the rubble, two more are visible, and two additional victims died of injuries. Of forty hospital patients, half unlikely to recover.
Spokane authorities say Frank Fromm once the 1909 United States revolver shooting champion and his wife were found dead in a tent behind their home. A note in the wife's handwriting held she shot Fromm through jealousy and then killed herself. Two Spokane women were named as the cause in the note.
Manuel Quezon resigns from the Executive Committee and as a member of the Philippine Society in Washington. He says he objects to the society's aims, suspecting it seeks to influence public opinion to indefinitely retain the Philippine Islands by the United States government. Taft is honorary president. Gen. Luke Wright leads.
An old advertisement urges mothers to treat children for intestinal worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer candy lozenges. It claims relief from indigestion headaches nervousness weakness and colicky pains and promises regulated bowels and a boosted, cheerful disposition. Available from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. in Philadelphia and St Louis for 25 cents.
H. Clay Mills, a notable naval stores operator from Atmore, Alabama, shot and killed his wife in Mobile on June 24 and then killed himself with the same gun. Jealousy cited as the motive. Three children were in the house at the time.
Mrs Mary C Rainey aged 78 died Monday at her Boston home after a brief illness. Born February 1 1844 in Thomas county near Boston, she married Chan Rainey about 20 years later. A sister of Mrs J W Cochran and H J Ward, she joined the Missionary Baptist church in 1863 and lived as a devout Christian. The funeral was held today at the family burying ground.
Atlanta June 24. H T Lewis, Terminal station gate keeper, says Georgians especially youths kiss publicly far more than in the past. He claims to witness over a million kisses yearly and six million in six years, then warns a reporter that learning from observed kisses leads to trouble.
At the upcoming Georgia General Assembly session an act will be sought to amend the Meigs charter in Thomas County. The proposed changes include electing the mayor by popular vote and registering town voters, among other beneficial updates.
Reed's Pennsylvania Auto Oil proves durable and reliable with a guaranteed performance claim. Agent Taylor Mitchell promotes the product to customers seeking lasting engine protection.
Atlanta report notes a man claims to be cured of cigarette habit after a “sand gagging” episode with a highwayman. Albany and Pelham Camp Fire Girls camped at Miller's Springs on the Ochlocknee river with chaperons and guardians listed, enjoying a lively outing.
Persuasive note promoting Dr King s New Life Pills as a safe gentle laxative for older adults. Claims prompt action with no pain and lists price 25 cents, recommended by druggists.
Yonkers New York June 24 Rev Bryan Holly rector St George s Episcopal church New Orleans wins the girl he lost forty years ago Elizabeth Sanborn Knapp principal of the public schools here announced engagement in New York Rochester romance two decades ago marriage planned soon in New York city
Athens Texas residents report relief from long standing female illnesses after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The advertisement claims widespread success over 30 years and invites confidential letters to the Lynn Massachusetts lab for advice.
An advertisement highlights the Bunn-Bell Institute in Waycross Georgia noting over 200 students enrolled in the past year and twenty eight graduates. The piece praises the school’s diverse courses and its impact on South Georgia.
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