Burglary Ring Busted As Nathan Clarke Is Nabbed
Local report details Nathan Clarke caught by Officer Smith after a Klondike of stolen goods was found on the sidewalk. The loot, culled from several homes in Americus, includes items from Mr. Perry, Mrs. Ford, Miss Joe McCoy, and others. Police note Clarke, already a penitentiary veteran, may connect with multiple burglaries across Sumter County.
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Nathan Clarke
Sumter
Nathan
Clarke
Officer Smith
Bhense
J. W.guerry
Smith
KR. J. Perry
J. W. Ford
J. W. Guerry
Joe McCoy
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Americae
Clark
Excursion Train Carries Crowd to Montgomery City
A crowd rode from Masud Pointe east of town to Montgomery aboard the Lervest excursion, with seventy six aboard and an orderly trip reported. The event drew large turnout, and participants praised the journey as enjoyable and well managed.
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G. H. Whitaker
Montgomery
Americus Press Joins Atlantic Compress Company
Americus Compress Co. becomes part of the Atlantic Compress Company led by Savannah president C. C. Hanson. Presses in Americus and other Georgia cities join a regional network with plans for improvements and possible leadership changes. The note adds an unrelated advert for White's Cream Vermifuge and child nutrition.
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Americus Compress Co
Atlantic Compress Company
C. C. Hanson
Savannah
Americus
Inite H
Atlanta
Macon
Columbus
Dawson
Georgia
Carolinas
Alabama
Americus Press
Thomas Harrold
City of Memphis to Join Savannah Line Soon
Savannnah steamer enthusiasts should note a new magnificent ship the City of Memphis will soon join the Savannah Line. Memphis J is building ten Philadelphia ships and to be commissioned in May next. The vessel aims to exceed the Kansas City in size speed and refinements with Williams of Social Circle praising Kidd's constipation cure.
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Americas
Savannah Steamer
City of
Memphis
Savannah
Memphis J
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Visitors Come and Go in Americus Amecaa List
A string of locals and visitors are noted as leaving and arriving in Americus. Eshton Buchanan returns from Tampa, J L Horn travels from Preston, John Sheffield seeks Florida waters, Irene Hudson returns from north Georgia, and many others visit relatives in Worth county, Atlanta, Butler, Talbotton, and beyond. The item lists assorted social calls, trips to New York and Buffalo, and merchants returning from Eastern markets. References to Ballard Knowliniment appear among household tips.
Market Takes Another Jump In Americas Cotton Market
Americas warehousemen and cotton payers welcomed yesterday's steady advance. Contract cotton rose a dozen points, adding to gains from Friday and Saturday for a total three day rise of a quarter cent. Good cotton may reach eight cents, with several sales at that level yesterday. No new cotton arrived yesterday but expect arrivals later in the week.
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Americas
France and Sultan Face Diplomatic Rift Over Indemnities
Pass Aug 27 The French government will take no further steps and awaits the sultan. M Constans left Therapia for Stamboul after the sultan failed to honor a 12,000,000 franc indemnity. Turkish relations suspended for now. charges to handle diplomacy. Munir Bey in Switzerland informed France does not want him returning to Paris.
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Pass
Associated Press
M. Constans
Constantinople
France
Munir Bey
Switzerland
Paris
Therapia
Vautour
Stamboul
Orient Express
China's Position Worse, Says British Consul General at Shanghai
Byron Brennan, British consul general at Shanghai, warns foreign interests are worse off amid the Chinese crisis. He notes powers diverge, expects local disturbances in northern China, and says Russia and Germany have more influence than Britain, with the US likely to suffer if Manchuria closes.
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Shanghai
Lonpos
Byron Brennan
England
Associated Press
China
Peking
Brennan
Russia
Germany
United States
Manchuria
Knights march to inspiring music at grand Templar conclave
In Louisville on August 27 a parade of 80 000 knights marched with four brass bands to open the twenty-eighth triennial conclave. About 100 000 visitors watched as police controlled crowds. The procession moved from Seventy and Main to Central Park with divisions from many states and a grand encampment review.
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Grand Knights Templar
Hanger
Sevent
Main Streets
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Market Street
Sixth Street
Jefferson Street
Fourth Street
Court of Honor
Chestnut Street
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Broadway
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James Court
Central Park
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Illinois
Pennsylvania
Indison
John N. Leathers
Kentucky
Reuben H. Lloyd
California
Winthrop Messenger
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York
New Hampshire
Vermont
Virginia
Connecticut
Arthur B. Foster
Indiana
Ohio
Lone Star Tate
Most Notable Knights Templar Conclave Opens in Louisville
Triennial Knights Templar conclave fills Louisville with 60,000 visitors as bands parade, banners adorn streets, and commanderies converge from across the nation. Delegations from Illinois Wisconsin Ohio Pennsylvania D C California and more arrive for an 8 pm reception at the customhouse. Governor Yates and Governor Durbin join the visiting contingents as preparations cap a grand encampment event.
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Illinois Golopac
Charles P. Kane
Illinois
George Butterfield McKee
California
Tennessee
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Templers
Missouri
Alabama
Louisiana
I. A. Millan
Iowa
Minnesota
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Maryland
Nebraska
Arkansas
Graham Eckhart
J. R. F. Steele
West Virginia
George Gibgon
District of Columbia
R. P. Hurlburt
Sir Knight Steele
Colorado
North Carolina
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Oregon
Washington
Montana
Wyoming
North Dakota
Arizona
Florida
Indian Territory
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Knight Hurlburt
W. C. B. Breckinridge
Lloyd
Oakes
Fourth Street
Broadway
Louisvinne
Knights Templar
Kentucky
Bancouriiers
Chicago
Kansas City
Charleston
D. C
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
West Vic
New York
Ohio
Stoddard
Knight Lloyd
Yates
Goveor Durbin
Indiana
Odd Fellows Meet for Grand Convocation in Indianapolis
Preparations for the seventy seventh annual grand lodge convocation of the Odd Fellows in Indianapolis begin in three weeks with expectations of the largest gathering on record. Officials anticipate about 100000 delegates and visitors from all states, Mexico, Central America, and Europe. The event includes ceremonies, parades, and decorations, with social events and awards marking the anniversary.
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Crea Frm
Europe
Indiana Grand Jedisfy
Bape
Grand Bireh
Sable
Siaemens
Aioe Uber
Baeal Odd Fellowship
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eVets
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Board
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Dodson
Boda Fountain
South Georgia
Americus Amecca
MNY
Eshton Buchanan
Tampa, Fla
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Presston
John Sheffield
J. W. Harris
Worth County
John R. King
Preston
A. K. Schumpert
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Claude McLanglin
Butler and
Talbotton
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Irene Hudson
Mattie Williams
Buena Vista
Leila Watson
Mrs. Macon Dudley
J. E. Mathis
Alice Wheatley
Kansac City
N. G. Prince
Carabel Murphey
Louise Murphey
Hamilton
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Allie Belle Adame
Ettie Tullie
Greenville
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J. G. Dodson
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Meta Goldwire
de Soto
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H. K. Johnson
Nettie Margate
Batesville, Ala
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Jackson Street
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Weather Bureau
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William Wilson
David & Hose
W. L. Moore
United States Weather Bureau
Artivos
Louisville
Hmeesh Bettas
Beallaville
Here
Joss
William Montgomery
Ommand
Wisston Datem
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Winston
R . Reynolds
Salem
Tarnono
Kate Friar
Lexpos
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