Bills for new counties hindered by constitutional committee
Atlanta July 21 The Committee on Constitutional Amendments reported unfavorably three bills to create new counties in South Georgia. Proposals called for carving Milledge Laurens Montgomery and others from existing territory to form new units but a razed county would prevent two new counties from existing. Opposition arose from several counties including Johnson Emanuel and Jeff Davis. The Blackshear bid faced broad opposition among six counties.
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Atlanta
Oresweep
Prioon
South
Georgia
M Johnson
Emanuel
Laurens Montgomery
Milledge
Arena, Montgomery
Jeff Davis
Ires pistol ball through his heart in LaGrange
Oliver Courrier, aged 64, was shot with a pistol ball through the heart in hisLaGrange room at 6 am. He had been ill, had no known relatives, claimed a Boston niece, and listed Portland Maine as his home. He had worked as a cook and a night watchman at Unity Mills. Court records note a bank claim of about $900 and conflicting notes placing the money in Atlanta or Boston.
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LaGrange
Oliver Urrier
Courrier
Boston
Mass
Portland
Unity Mills
Atanta
Atlanta
Orower
Largest baby ever born near Se ce records
Report describes a newborn at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Thomas near Se ce. The infant stood inches tall and weighed pounds with six inch arm girth and eighteen inch chest. Claims the baby was larger than three year olds.
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Will Thomas
Sece
Whiskey Seized in Atlanta Custom House Basement
Federal authorities report about 000 gallons of whiskey seized in raids on moonshine stills in North Georgia. Revenue officials are undecided on disposition and puzzled by how to act under state prohibition law.
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Atlanta
Custom House
North Georgia
Georgia Democratic Committee to Meet in Atlanta Saturday
The state executive committee will convene at 10 AM in the Kimball House ballroom with the party electors meeting at noon in room 104. Speculation centers on whether Thomas E Watson will receive Georgia's electoral votes and potential cross ticket arrangements with Mr Brown. The session also aims to address Republican plans to carry Georgia for Taft and a possible state gubernatorial ticket. Secretary Blackburn notes the committee will be formally organized and discuss party interests in Georgia.
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Blackburn
Atlanta
Kimball House
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Watson
Brown
Bryan
Executive Committee
Taft
Democratic Party
Abolition of State Oil Inspector Backed by Senate Panel
Atlanta July 22 The Senate Committee on Agriculture favors Senator Felder’s bill to abolish the state oil inspector position. Felder says the move saves at least 1200 dollars yearly, covering salary and travel expenses. Also noted is an Ohio man’s claim of an airship that will stay aloft for months.
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Atlanta
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Felder
Ohio
Washington Post
Babcock buggy promoted by J P Heard & Sons
An advertisement touts the Babcock buggy with the tagline To ride is not the thing but enjoy a ride buy a Babcock. Offered by J P Heard and Sons in a local sales pitch.
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J.P. Heard & Sons
Senator Knight Denounces Fake Atlanta Dispatch
In the Senate opening, Senator Knight condemned an Atlanta dispatch to the Houston Post alleging a lurid Capitol incident. He branded the report as a lie and introduced a resolution denouncing it as fake. The Cincinnati Enquirer tale of a blind tiger and a poker game at the Kimball House was also dismissed as false.
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Atlanta
Senate
Knight
Houston Post
Capital Building
Cincinnati Enquirer
Capitol
Kimball House
Body of Zema Cox Found in River at Hawkinsville
Hawkinsville Ga July 23 body of E C Cox commonly known as Zema Cox was found in the river lodged against a log below the cotton factory after his disappearance on Sunday. The coroner held an inquest but found no evidence of the cause of death aside from a slight scar over the eye. He was married with no children.
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Hawkinsville
E. C. Cox
Zema’’ Cox
Covington
W.H. Wells
Fowler Bros
Floyd Street
Wells
Henry Wellss
Thos. P. Callaway
Lexington
Boy Kills Sister in Rifle Accident at Arabi
Arabi Georgia July 23 a 12 year old son of Tom McGee accidentally shot and killed his 8 year old sister with a .22 caliber rifle. The bullet entered above her left eye and death was instantaneous.
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Arabi, Ga
Tom McGee
Arabi
Big Discount Sale At W. B. Lewis Shoe Store
A flat 10 percent discount on all low cut shoes is offered for cash purchases starting July 16 for a 15 day period to clear space for fall and winter arrivals. Located in Vienna Georgia, the notice urges shoppers not to miss the sale.
Favors $25 000 for Sanitarium and Other State Projects
The house committee on appropriations reported favorably a bill to appropriate 25000 for a state tuberculosis sanitarium. It cited limited funds of about 45000 for all new appropriations and praised Whitley of Douglas and supporters. The committee also endorsed 2000 for a public comfort building at Indian Spring and 5000 for care of the Confederate cemetery at Marietta on state-owned property.
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House Committee On Appropriations
Whitley
Douglas
Indian Spring
Marietta
Crown Prince Wilhelm Rides With Hobo In Auto
Crown Prince Wilhelm drove to visit his brother Joachim when he offered a seat to a hobbling tramp. The prince pressed a twenty mark note on parting, a gesture that drew peasant salutes and later reportedly caused the Kaiser-to-be trouble.
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Crown Prince
Wilhelm
House of
Hohenzollern
Tyrol
Joachim
Ploen
Kaiser
Parallel Case Highlights Bank Cash Limits
A New York bank clerk explains to a stubborn Dutch customer that cash is no longer available for deposits and must be honored with clearing house checks. The bank president clarifies the system, but the Dutchman stays wary, likening it to a milk ticket when his baby cries for milk.
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Lnte
New York
Harper's Weekly
Georgia Cotton Bale Marks First in Quitman
Quitman reports its first bale of cotton weighed 449 pounds sold at Atlantic and Gulf Mills for 15 cents. The bale was ginned at the Quitman ginnery and described as an excellent sample amid Georgia’s second bale in the state.
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Quitman
E. J. Young
Atlantic and Gulf Mills
Georgia
Annual Camp Meeting Promises Large Attendance
Dooly county camp meeting opens tomorrow with ready arrangements and plans for high attendance. Ministers from across the state will lead services, and organizers hope for substantial good. Round trip tickets on the A B A line go on sale July 25 with special trains scheduled for the 28th 29th and 30th.
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Dooly
Slet
Fish Kills Boy At Tybee Island
Savannah Georgia July 21 Harry Lovett fifteen while swimming with Wylly Brunner son of Savannah health officer off Tybee yesterday afternoon was killed by eight large fish that leaped over Branner s head and struck Lovett taking him down and never seen again The fish was a porpoise and frightened when approaching Branner and leaped to clear him striking Lovett who followed The boys had swum two miles with a mile to go from the scene of the accident The Benedictine cadets were camped on Tybee and planned to break camp today
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Savannah
Harry Lovett
Wylly Brunner
Branner
Lovett
Spm
Benedictine Cadets
Tybee Island
Rain Fable Shocks New Haven Shop Crowd
Stock Thorp, a volatile New Haven shop owner, berates a clerk who truthfully says sales have been slow. He boasts of reserves downstairs prompting a customer to laugh hysterically and walk out. The exchange highlights temper and misread retail mood.
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Thorp
New Haven
Harpers Weekly
Grand Row Before Breakfast Honeymoon Telegram
The Detroit News Tribune recounts a lakeside honeymoon tale at Windermere where a couple enjoys a glorious morning on the water. A telegram to the parents prompts a witty reaction, signaling the upcoming marital beginnings with light humor.
For Sale This 19th Century Listing by W E Trippe
Having bought a larger outfit the seller offers a 15 horsepower engine and 18 horsepower boilers with saw mill for cash or credit. Also oxen carts and wagons are offered. W E Trippe is the contact.
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W. E. Trippe
Vienna
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Ires
Red Man
DeWitt
Burns
Democratic Executive Committee
Zema” Cox
W. B. Lewis
Vienna, Ga
Prince
Beggar
Gus L. Brack
Coffee County
Bayern
Albany
Valdosta
Willacoochhee
D. Kirkland
A. D. McAuley
Mr. McAuley
Wits
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