Train Riot in Georgia Tales of Turbulence in Car
A Central of Georgia passenger train en route to Macon was the scene of a violent brawl in a chartered coach. Shots were fired as eight men bound for Tampa clashed. conductor Harris intervened, arrested a ringleader, and the escape of others into the night followed as the train slowed near Griffin. One man was wounded mildly, while the ringleader and accomplices fled in darkness. The report also notes Speaker Crisp’s improving health and local plans for a one-mile track in Americus with backing from Dr C Poole, signaling a growing sporting and real estate outlook in the region.
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Central
Gate City
Macon
Tampala
Griffin
Harris
Myrick
Americus
Times
Tte
C. Poole
Crisp's Present Position Could Shape 1802 Campaign
A Georgian editorial discusses Crisp's election as speaker and its implications for party strategy, including potential cabinet or senate roles, shifts in regional influence, and the rise of candidates like Col. C. B. Hudson, Col. B. P. Hollis, Judge Fish, and possible support for Sam Hawkins led development along the Sam road. The piece notes alliances, economic growth in southwest Georgia, and calls for diverse leadership to reflect masses over elites. It ends with a local obituary note for Mrs. O R Farrior.
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Crisp
House
Cleveland
Bill
Gorman
Senate
Congress
Schley County
Cook and Crisp
Schley
Col. C. B. Hudson
Col
B. P. Hollis
Gen. Cook
Judge Fish
Hellena
Ity
Georgia
Sam Hawkins
Savannah
Will Controversy Spurs Harden Heirs in Athens Scene
Amateur Athens readers report a complex will dispute involving Miss Mary Harden of Athens and John Howard Payne heir W H Harden of Americus. Lawyer McCall from Americus investigates the will with conflicting Harden family claims. A Banner interview recounts doubts about probating in common form as multiple Harding families in the region complicate the case. A cantata titled Father, the Beautiful Queen was staged for charity, with proceeds to Columbox High School.
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Atlanta Constitution
Athens Banner
Augusta Chronicle
Macon Telégraph
Mary Harden
Athens
John Howard Payne
W. H. Harden
McCall
Americus
Blackstone
Fish
Savannah
Harding
Sumter
Ie Hartan
Frank Harden
Haden
Harden
Banner
Court House
Miss. Harden
Edward R. Harden
Mary. Harden
Brooks County
Buena Vista
Bether
Columbox High School
Américus party and Monte Cristo lead Americus notes
A busy Americus day features Hed y Jas O Neill’s Monte Cristo stardom with a large carload of stage scenery and Christmas party scenes. Mayor’s courtroom activity, several polite social visits, and a newly formed law firm headline the local diary. Florida oranges arrive for retail, and local jewelry offers quick sales.
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Jas, O'Neill
Monte Cristo
W. W. Thompson
Florida
Meter
Meews
Ronni Anderson
Ike Hudson
Hits
Americag
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M. Callaway
Col. Ansley
Col. Wimberly
O. R. Farrior
Slater
W. T. Davenport
Farrior
Mies Olivia
Marshallville
Savannais
Mardene
McCallas Swong
Yaterday
Pangent Paragraphe
Américus
Jas O'Neill
Chamblias
Olver
Purchas Jewelry
Americus Jewelry Company
G.K. Rodgers
Vikttamns 1
Preston
Iin
Bell
Eufaula Yeaterday
Misa Hattle McAfee
Smithville
C. Hawkins
Yeaterday
Albany
Joe Marire
Lumpkin
Julia Kearney
Batta
Smithvile
Eugene Hawkins
Atlanta
J. A. Ainley
Leonburg
Alice Jefferson
Annie Wharpe
Buens Vista
Mra
J. E. Allen
Lepton
Henry
Horace Lanier
Phil Lanier
Weat Point
Joe Davenport
Davenport
R. T. Byrd
Leetau
Gertrude Helmley
Bernadine Kimball
Jas. Taylory
Bright
Young
Americas
States University
Col. Fry
Letlatoo, Fla
Mrs. West
Mamie Fry
Thin, Place
Kimbrough
Ji Pilsbury
Silver
5. C. Cooper
J. N. Weet
Watts
Erere Anderson
Weere
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