Politicking in Georgia Agriculture Society Rally
The Athens delegates gather to select a president of the Agricultural Society with candidates Moody Cobb and Waddell. Cobb declines alliances while Waddell’s bid gains Democratic backing amid party unity calls. A Royal Arcanum anniversary draws 4000 at Crump park with speeches and entertainment.
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Athens
Agricultural Society
Waddell
A. G. Moody
Thomas County
John E. Cobb
Americas
Moody
E. L. Lumpkin
Clarke County
Farmers’ Club
Boggs
University
O. A. Barry
Cuthbert
Republican Party
Democracy
Georgia
Gibraltar
Royal Arcanum
Crump's Park
Wadley Council
Macon Telegraph
Americus
Dell
Sumter Council
Vote selling rumors rock Georgia Legislature as inquiry sought
A resolution to probe reports that members offered to sell their votes for United States senator sparked a sensational debate in the Georgia House. Hon L F Livingston allegedly claimed eight legislators offered to sell for $100 each, with alleged proof and calls for witnesses and oaths.
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Atlanta
House of Representatives
Oates
Muscogee County
General Assembly
House
Senate
L. F. Livingston
Gordon
Pat Calhoun
Mr. Calhoun
Alliance
Livingston
Athens
Appeal for Help to Build Confederate Soldiers' Home Hospital
An 1801 Richmond Virginia appeal asks public donations to fund a hospital building for the Confederate Soldiers' Home. Officials report 30 of 125 residents hospitalized, donations needed to improve facilities. target is about $5,000. The letter from N. V. Rawponen, president, urges support for aging veterans in need.
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Board of Visitors
Richmond
Virginia
N. V. Rawponen
Policeman W D Smith Plans September Resignation
Policeman W D Smith announces his plan to resign from the force on September first to start a new venture. He and Mr W M Ragan will open a first class grocery and meat market in Z S N Hudson's building on Lee Street.
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W. D. Smith
W. M. Ragan
Calhoun Addresses Georgia Legislature on Savannah Deep Water
Hon. Pat Calhoun spoke before the Georgia legislature in Savannah on deep water at the port. The speech praised timely federal funds to complete the project and highlighted Savannah's role in the state's and nation's growth. A joint assembly adopted a resolution thanking the speaker for his remarks.
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Georgia
Savannah
Atlanta
Pat Calhoun
Calhoun
Denath
Empire State
Joint Assembly
Ion
Wicked elopement ends in crime and embezzlement
Louisville Aug 12 It was learned that the elopement of James McGee and Hettie Barrickman of Skylight was accompanied by a cubicide. McGee, store owner with children, vanished after selling his store and taking funds. He is to be returned charged with embezzlement. Barrickman, 20, to be sent back to her parents. In Texas, Bob McGrathlin dies after religious fervor. In Pa, John Miller is stabbed to death following a quarrel.
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Paul Gibler
New York Pasteur Institute
Austin Tex
Austin
Carlesville
J. AL. Glover
New England
Boston
Matthew Weiser
Langenburg
Lina
Sergeant Fort
Corporal Maynard
Maynard
Upton
Bove
Louisville
James McGee
Hettie Barrickman
Skylight
McGee
Miss Barrickman
Georgy Thernwell
Thernwellee
Miss Patrickman
Vdaytm
Gainesville
Tex
Marysville
Bob McGrathlin
Grant Melbourne Faces Yet Another Railway Tax Setback
In Cantox O August 12 Grant Melbourne known as the Rain King suffers another failure. The North Carolina railway commissioners now under a new law assess railway property and have turned over to the state treasurer a statement of taxes due by the railways.
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Cantox
Grant Melbourne
Devin
North Carolina
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