Sensational attempted assassination report shocks Savannah
In Savannah Georgia on February 26 reported attempt to kill Mayor John J McDonough with two men visiting his home promising payment after midnight. Mayor describes offer of 50 to lure him outside. Authorities seek those implicated while the city recalls past clashes with local toughs and enforces the law amid heightened tension.
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Savannah
John J. McDonough
Mayor McDonough
Sid
McDonough
Saya
McDoanough
Conneil Chamber of
Levin
Siveuuallees
New Orleans
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Tle
Ghastly river front tragedy in New Orleans
Special report describes a prearranged duel on the river front ending in three men dead or dying. Involved are Michael Walsh, Pat Handley, Thomas Leonard, John Coyle and bystander John Ryan. Handley threatened Walsh with a revolver. Walsh slashed Handley and later wounded Coyle and Leonard. Police detained Walsh and Leonard. Ryan escaped.
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Michael Walsh
Pat Handley
Thomas Leonard
John Coyle
Jobo Ryan
Handley
Walsh
Coyle
Leonard
Ryan
Razor
Emperor William Appears Calm Amid Turmoil In Berlin
A report from Berlin notes Emperor William's composed demeanor as crowds gathered near the castle and through Unter den Linden, with cheers greeting his appearance. In Ohio, a mass meeting forms to endorse a local political alignment, led by General Powell, while New York’s World hints at a Cuban independence revolution gaining momentum with thousands of patriots ready to act.
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Dalfeya
Ehoald
Hor Castle
Ehouding
Chester
Linden
Iis
Heri Cnet Thas
Peal
Ana Wrdiey
Chiles Alernivot
Uyit
Dia
Ohio
Thomas E. Powell
Powell
Cleveland
Campbell
Hill
Hillmen
Outhwaite
New York
Cuba
Revolutioist Party
United States
William Harper named superintendent of Dalton schools
William Harper, former public schools superintendent in Dalton, was elected by the board of education to lead the city schools after Prof J E Mathis withdrew. Harper, 48, a Canadian by birth and Methodist preacher, is praised as thoroughly equipped for the post and will succeed Bizien. The board’s choice follows a contested selection process with other high‑quality candidates.
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United States
Board of Education
Harper
Maurper
Americas
Otter
Todor
Ameticus
Mary Harper
Divien
Mirely
Downing to Visit Americus on the 1st prox
Citizens propose a special train to bring Downing Robert Downing back the same night. A party is suggested to view him and enjoy a return trip. The Recomapsa company pledges repayment for the journey costs if the plan proceeds.
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Robert Downing
Americus
Cordelean
Street railway resuscitation moves toward operation
Gossip over revived streetcar talk fades as contract deadlines shift to March 15 for first class condition. Benson and Nyhan arrive from Atlanta to clear tracks, push work forward, and Thomson-Houston to select overdue new cars. Rome’s C M Fouche, named superintendent, expected back shortly.
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Thomson-Houston
C. C. Benson
J. T. Nyhan
Atlanta
Thomson-Houston Company
C M. Fouche
Rome
Election Rumors and Theatre Show Highlight City News
The city debates next Tuesday election for police chief with A P Lingh seeking re election against Deputy Lamar while several officers may be replaced. The Clarke Comedy Company arrives at the opera house presenting The Helex at Law with Clarke in dual roles. a favorable Atlanta Journal recap notes touring plans to southern cities and praise for the troupe. A Coal Creek miner report quotes armed workers and potential clashes with soldiers. a wedding invitation prompt appears from Tax Times job office.
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A. P. Lingh
Lamar
Danvarts
Justas
Chted Slageberth Ter Hie
Aumor
Clarke English Comey Company
Wdnesday
Cole m: Simedy
Jefferson
Florence
Me Clarke
Dr. Pangloss
Zekiel Homes
Mr. Florence
Clarke
Edwin Booth
John Sleeper Clarke
Atlanta Journal
Clarke Comedy Company
Atlanta
Edgewoud Avenue Theatre
Kliebacher
Siderties
Chattanooga
Memphis
Nashville
St. Louis
Little Hoek
Dickse
Bokee
Hale
Calvert
Springtime Echoes and Town News from Marion County Patriot
A dainty poem tasting spring appears in the Marion County Patriot with playful lines of birds and blossoms. The report then lists local notices: no sermon at the Presbyterian church on Sunday due to Rev Robert Adams lines. The Macon Telegraph notes Col. Cutts of Sumter county can be re elected to the legislature if he wishes. A reception honors Miss May and Jeasse Coursens of Scranton, Penn. Tom Bivins awaits trial after an assault charge. he posts a $200 bond. Edgewood Avenue theatre manager B W Kleibacker tours the state with the Atlanta Theatrical Stock Company. Powers & Weightman's patent medicine is mentioned among various items.
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Macon Telegraph
Col. Cutts
Sumter County
G. D Wheatley
Missen May
Jeasse Coursens
Scranton
Penn
Tom Bivins
L. G. Hudson
BE L Stanfield
Tar Awmaices ‘Times-Reconpest
Stanfeld
Ellaville
Schley County News
A Zaboor
Cincinnati
Allen House
Zabner
Queen City
Americus News Highlights Local Visitors and Business
The Americus News notes visitors and residents in town, including Miss Eta Davis of Perry and A N Ahnes of Atlanta. It mentions the Allen House guests K T Hartley of Macon and WW Bailey of Leslie, plus Curtin J. Mar arranging a play at the opera house. The piece also covers business notices, a visitor from Cincinnati, and a weekly bill collection request for job work.
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Eta Davis
Perry
Ahnes
Atlante
Yeateuhiy
Lom
Johnson
Auguata
Allen Huyton
Official Council Proceedings February 22 1802
City council of Americus Ga discusses minutes, tax returns for Americus Iron Works, water and sewer petitions, building permits, street and police issues, velocipede use ordinance, and finances. Council approves reports, adjourns after bills paid and actions taken by committees and mayor pro tem salary.
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Counci
Cuasnen
Asenteus
Felder
Bmies
Burt
Wheatley
Blalock
Miller
Davenport
Moeting
Americas Iron Works
Americus Iron Works
Anc
Foun Iron Works
Wall Company
Bivins
P. Bue
Tommiltios
Hoes Park
Wheeler Street
Toaekl
Feagin
Alterman
Anna
Board of Police Commissioners
Amedom
Pobrune
Pire
Aso
Polices Department
Suxrixatox
M. B. Cornett
Ty Keely
Land of Police Comralasioonra
Nelson Bright
M. Bich & Bro
B.A. d
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William Pearsell
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Thompson
White'nw Reid
Barrinone
William Pinkney White
Whitelaw
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Wiliam
Oters
Bennix
William
William Harper
Prof. Mathis
Madge Fish
Superior Court
Hinton
Cutis
Strozier
Retarus
Cuicavo
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
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Downing
Yeaturday
Me.j B Lamar
Police
Coattanooga
Tenn
Fawkins
Coal Creek
Hawkins
Theo
Tax Times
Tn Bh
Greta
Marion County
Robert Adams
Presbyterian Church
Americus Jewelry Company
Bieter
Jackson Street
Dodson
Macon
Alm
Walthonr
Philadelpha
WK Wheatley
Lome
K.T. Hartley
Allen Louse
Bailey
Leslie
J. M. Murray
A. F Fleming
Mlakely
W. W. Fleming
Forsyth Street
James Davenport
Percy P. May
May
Clifford
Lew Bosworth
Curtin J. Mar
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