Mr. Crisp in New York and party policy questions
Washington dispatches report Speaker Crisp’s New York visit sparks speculation on policy harmony with Cleveland and possible early sessions. Tammany forces rally against Murphey, while Whitney could step in. Henry Cabot Lodge discusses access to records amid cabinet speculation. New York papers project cabinet bids from Georgia and other states.
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Washington
Cleveland
Murphy
Tammany
Crisp
New York
Times’ Washington Dispatches
William L. Wilson
Evesant
Edward Murphey
Senator Hill
Murphey
Flinders
William C. Whitney
Henry Cabot Lodge
Boston
State Department
Slate Carliale
Treasury
Lamont
Navy
Morrison
Hugh General Fleming
Dows
Georgia
Herald
Hhis
A Very Marrow Escape at Cotton Avenue Crossing
A white man driving two mules pulling a wood wagon narrowly escaped a southbound passenger train yesterday at Cotton avenue crossing Cen tral depot. The crossing lacked a flagman and the train was hidden by nearby cars. the driver crossed within ten feet of the oncoming locomotive. Had he been three seconds slower, the driver and team would likely have been crushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Depot
Cotton Avenue
Farming Prospects Brighten for Farmers Across South
A Georgia correspondent reports farmers feel hopeful for 1803 with abundant corn and meat, diverse crops, lower debts, and expanding peach orchards. Railroads boost demand, Cordele, Duoly county, and Tirola see large plantings, while the Democratic Party returns to power and tariff talk fuels optimism for the southern farm economy.
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Corpers
North
Cordelo
Elberta
Duoly
Vandalism at Hinkle Office Sparks City Demand for Indictments
Residents were shocked by Sunday morning vandalism at Dra. J. B. & A. B. Hinkle’s office where glass doors were shattered by a group of hoodlums. Police know the perpetrators but withhold names as the police commission plans to act at today’s meeting and seek grand jury indictment next week. The article also notes new Columbian postage stamps and reports farmer Lon Worthy’s horse accident near Americus, injuring him and breaking the horse’s neck in a fall.
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Dra. J. B
A. B. Hinkle
Jackson Street
Police Commission
Grand
Grand Jury
Post Office
America
Roney
Lon Worthy
Americus
Central Railway faces January default on over half a million
Dec. 28. Receiver Comer disclosed the Central railroad cannot meet January obligations totaling about $500,188 after deductions leave $31,200 in direct dues. Six months earlier interest on several bonds was skipped, with money borrowed to pay dividends. Reorganization will cover all debts. Directors to be elected next Monday with possible reelection. stockholders to receive free trips to Savannah with scrip. Oat crop fears rise as frost harms young oats. local cotton market remains quiet with low receipts and prices. Dr. S. W. Lide plans a move to Americus to continue practice.
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Bavarnan
Comer
Central Railway
Central
Leber
Port Royal
Augusta
Ocean Steamship Company
Savannah
Central Railroad
Milwaukee Street Railway plant blaze after dynamite attack
A 3 am fire ripped through the south side Milwaukee Street Railway Company main building wrecking the car shops and depot. The bomb thrower is unidentified. authorities suspect a man who acted alone. The loss cripples the firm while investigators pursue leads amid reports of damage to summer cars and infrastructure.
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Thrower
Milwaugex
South Side
Milwaukee Stre Railway Company
Milwaukee Street Railway Company
The Artesian Corner Gossip and Christmas Stock Sale
A reliable source recounts the Artesian Corner as a charming store while noting shelves were cleared for Xmas goods. Butler and Barry’s advertises remaining items at flood prices, promising last of season discounts and a merry Christmas to shoppers.
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Mosars, Butler & Berry
Artesian
Artesian Well
Americas
Burien & Benty
P. S
Artes Cory
Rome
Butler & Barry
Mackales Ea Jfos
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MR. Crisp
Sumter Co
Loan and Trust CO
Americus, Ga
Sterling
A.S. Thompson
Hotel Windsor Jeweler
Iccessor
Thompson & Anderson
W. D. Bailey
Staill
Sioen
Department of Business
GEO. D. Wheatley's
Just
Brasil
Malaga
Jeff D.avera
WIM
Mensret
Wil
Sumter
Harper Town
W. Lide
Lumpkin
de Ois
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