Americus Georgia a thriving winter resort city of commerce
Americus Georgia promotes itself as the Commercial Capital of Southwest Georgia. The piece highlights its status as county seat of Sumter, its rail connections to the North West and to Florida and Savannah, a growing population of about 4,000, robust public works, schools, churches, and a full set of urban amenities. It touts climate as mild, air as pure, and notes extensive industries, hotels, and substantial real estate demand geared to winter visitors and tourists.
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Two Killed in a Church Tragedy and More Local News
A shooting at a Christaln church in Kas left Walter Scott and his wife dead after he killed her then killed himself. Scott, 21, and his wife, 19, were married two years. witnesses saw the tragedy as worshippers left. In Macon, Judge Emory Speer faced a peculiar suit from Kitchens over services at Mount Airy and Speer’s claimed generosity with a shotgun. In Houston, four white men fired on a crowd, killing two Black men and a woman. no whites were hurt. In Bishopville, a hotel and Baptist church were burned, with a $10,000 loss. William Code, a Windsor waiter, married yesterday amid party tips. Prince the famous circus elephant died in Chicago after a 22-year life and 900-pound frame.
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Georgia Baptists to Meet at Waycross for Annual Convention
The State Baptist Convention gathers in Waycross for a major annual meeting led by President J. H. Kilpatrick and Vice Presidents including ex-Governor William J. Northen. Delegates from numerous associations attend, with about 161000 white Baptists in the state and 1825 church buildings cited in a canvass.
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C. McConnell
Atlanta
A. Barney
Madison
Baptist Church
Greenville Cotton Mills Spark Southern Prosperity
Mr C M Wheatley returns from Greenville proving thrift and prosperity in a town of 10 000 where five large cotton mills built by local capital boost employment and weekly wages. He notes successful operations, strong dividends, and plans for more mill machinery and growth, urging Americans to act without waiting for Northern capital.
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M O Mielale Takes Top as Officials Tour Rail Line
A party of five including Texas A&M railway officials led by General Manager Gabbatt and Capt J C McKencie conducted an inspection tour along the line and major terminal properties at Montgomery. They will likely return today with plans amid May rind sales and presbytery concerns. Tornado strikes Texas. Winnabote damaged. Otischild killed and several injured.
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Ripe With Years Good Woman Passes After Illness
After a long illness, Mrs E A Ham mind passed peacefully at the home of her daughter Mrs E H Watts where she had long resided. She was seventy six years old and had long suffered health decline. She had been a Methodist and loved by all as a Christian doing her part in life. Four sons and daughters survive. The body will be carried by the Central train to Leary Calhoun county for burial. Sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Snowball Riot Causes Savannah Snow Day Rampage
A February snowstorm paralyzed Savannah as merrymakers of all ages took to the streets. Merchants and bankers hurled snowballs, windows shattered, electric cars were targeted, and a festive chaos filled Bull Street with sleigh rides and pandemonium. Police were overwhelmed as damage and disorder spread through the city.
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The New Woman in Georgia Stirs Street Scene
In a fragment from the Constitution, a woman cycles through a street drawing startled reactions. Onlookers note the humorous scene as a bicycle bobbles along and spectators exclaim at the spectacle, illustrating social unease about a new female presence.
Queen Victoria Health Rumors Stir London Headlines
The Court Chronicle notes Queen Victoria has appeared in London recently but reports disagree on her condition. Disparate chroniclers and reporters claim she has shown lively spirit yet also mask discomfort, with some accounts portraying a weakened state amid cold weather.
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