Fearful cyclone devastates Dawson killing mules
A fierce cyclone struck Dawson at 7 am, leveling buildings and killing a dozen fine mules. Telegraph and telephone lines were down, delaying full details as remaining structures including the Central Railway depot roof and the Dawson Grocery Co building suffered severe damage. Mr. G. W. Dozier's plantation stockade, barn, and eleven mules were destroyed, with substantial crop losses expected.
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Americus
Dawson
Central Railway Depot
Dawson Grocery Co
Negro Baptist Church
Odd Fellows Hall
Sardis
G. W. Dozier
Americas
Superior Court
Johnson's Grip Cure Tonto Promoted For Quick Recovery
An old advertisement claims Johnson's Grip Cure and Johnson's Tonto swiftly neutralize grip poison. It asserts effects within an hour in the blood, one day to danger, and a week to restored health with ruddy cheeks. Price 50 cents. urges asking for Chill and Fever Tonic and to take nothing else.
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Johnson
Baptists Plan Georgia Young People's Union Pilgrimage
The Baptists of Americas anticipate the Baptist Young People's Union of Georgia convention at Rome from June 18 to 20. Preparations are under way and officials expect the event to be the largest yet, with 600 to 800 delegates likely in attendance at Home. TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT advertised as a cure for piles and related rectal conditions with immediate relief and a 75 cent price.
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The
Young Baptista of Americas
Baptist Young People's Union of Georgia
Rome
Jane
Tabler
Boots
John R, Hudson
Americus Man Predicts Texas Cotton Supremacy
Americus resident Mr. R E Allison, famed for travel across Texas, Oklahoma, and the Southwest, reports crop shifts toward cotton as grain crops fail. He notes farmers there plowing oats to sow more cotton, predicting a large cotton harvest this year. He also advertises NERUNE health tonics with claims of aiding digestion and skin vitality.
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R. E. Allison
Americus
Texas
Oklahoma
Great Southwest
Allison
Experience Is Pay for Foolish Men One Day Cure
Experiential claim about pay for fools and a quack remedy named The One Day Cold Cure. Mentions Kes mott's Chocolates and Laxative Quin with claims of curing cold and sore throat. Fragmentary wording references children and candy.
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Bend
Kesmott
Comrades Dedicate Memorial Fountain at Andersonville Prison Site
National Commander James Atwell unveiled a tablet at the Providence Spring memorial in the Andersonville stockade. The inscription honors 82,345 Union soldiers held as POWs and 13,900 comrades who died, buried nearby, with Lincoln’s quote on charity. Comrade W C McKelvy, a former Andersonville prisoner, spoke amid speeches by Adjutant General Long and J D Walker. The marble fountain stands about twelve feet high and commemorates Memorial Day 1901.
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Providence
Aldersonville
James Atwell
National Association of Union
National Cemetery
S.M. Long
J.D. Walker
Atwell
Lincoln
W. C. McKelvy
Andersonville
Mr. McKelvy
Long
Confederate Daughter’s Flowers Honor Northern Veterans
A note accompanies a gift at the Windsor Hotel for Mrs. W. C. McKelvy and the Pennsylvania Union veterans. A Confederate daughter sent flowers to honor the soldiers buried at Andersonville, praising both “blue” and “gray” and asking the Times-Recorder to convey thanks.
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Windsor Hotel
W. C. McKelvy
Pennsylvania
Andersonville
Tay
Times- Recorder
Gorilla narrowly escapes wheels on crowded train
A drunken gorilla from a Georgia turpentine camp attempted to board a departing train in south Georgia en route to Andersonville. He fell between platforms and was rolled under the brake beams but crawled back to the rail and was pulled out unhurt by Agent A. Penett nearby. The incident was described as a miraculous escape.
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South Georgia
Andersonville
8. A. Penett
Black Pignickers Under Indictment at Andersonville
The grand jury indicted twenty of twenty three jailed negroes arrested by Sheriff Bell and troops for pistol possession and whiskey haul. One group concealed pistols led by Frank Fuller and Geo Woods. others displayed guns. Two men face simple larceny charges. Authorities seized about seven gallons of whiskey among the haul.
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Bell
Andersonville
Frank Fuller
Geo. Woods
Sam Douglas
Ridney Gibson
Prince Fletcher
Woodie Corley
Rufus Bishop
Kid Willis
Homer Jemison
Allen Jackson
Levi Bailey
Jesse Respass
Bob Jones
Eddie Jones
Will Burnham
Ned Washington
Lockett James
Angie Birdsong
Alex Riley
George Hobson
Lewis Collier
Ross Hardaway
Deafness Cure Claim Promises One Hundred Dollar Reward
An ad states deafness must be treated constitutionally not by local applications. It explains catarrh inflames the Eustachian tube, causing hearing loss, and claims Hall’s Catarrh Cure can cure 90 percent of cases. The offer pledges $100 for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured.
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Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Druggiats
Removal of Americus Dispatch Office to Savannah
The Seaboard Air Line removes the fourth division dispatchers office from Americus to Savannah, making Americus a station only. Chief dispatcher E. K. Keifer and assistants Messia, J. A. McEvoy and J. A. Hoke will transfer to Savannah as part of General Manager Barrs cost cutting.
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Seaboard Air Line
Americus
Savannah
E. K. Keifer
Messia
J. A. McEvoy
J. A
Woman Suffragists Push Sixteenth Amendment Petition
At a National American Woman Suffragists session Susan B. Anthony reported securing authorization from the AFL to sign a sixteenth amendment petition. Reports from state presidents note rising membership in California and high female voting rates in Colorado. An Illinois victory on mothers rights in guardianship is cited. A separate item reports the assassination of King Farmer in Anniston, with three bullet wounds and body found on railroad tracks, suggesting foul play.
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Susan B. Anthony
Committee On
American Federation of Labor
Annie R. Wood
California
Susan R. Ashley
Colorado
Elizabeth Boynton Barnett
Iinois
Nashvile
Anniston
Ala
King Farmer
Southern Railroad
Farmer
CAETORIA Bours the The Kind You Have Always Bought
Lect Kekac of le CAETORIA. Bours the The Kind You Have Always Bought. Lect Kekac of le SENDS PAUPERS TO AMERICUS. A family of mendicants was transported from Americus to Savannah by request and reached Savannah only to be threatened with return. Savannah authorities plan action to remove the group or house them. White's Cream Vermifuge advertised as a health remedy with a price of 25 2, sold by John R Hudson.
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Caetoria
Lect Kekac
Americus
Savannah
Price
John R, Hudson
Rioters Wreck Saloon After Filipino War Return
A mob of 500 to 600 soldiers from the Forty-fifth and Forty-sixth regiments attacked Mrs Powers saloon near the Presidio in San Francisco. Windows shattered, interior wrecked, gas jets snapped, and a fire started. Harris, driven from the saloon, was beaten. cavalry and provost guards restored order. Damage estimated at 3000 dollars. An investigation will follow. In Chicago, Mrs Judd died under care of John Dowie and followers. grand jury no indictments.
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San Francisco
Morgan
Amob
Pell
Presidio Gatea
Harris
Forty-fifth
Cmiaco
H. J. Judd
Storm Keeps Sumter Farmer From Inspecting Fields
About a mile from the city J. T. Stallings owned fourteen acres of fine wheat and oats in Sumter county. The crop stood tall and he planned to harvest yesterday, but a storm arrived and he now has no courage to look at the fields.
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J. T. Stallings
Sumter County
For Whooping Cough to Consumption, Coulson’s Honey of Tar
An old ad notes a medicine named Coulsen’s Honey of Tar offered at 25 and 50 cents. It lists uses for whooping cough asthma bronchitis and consumption with John R. Hudson as the seller or advertiser.
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Coulsen
John R. Hudsoo
Constipation remedy Herbine offers natural relief
An old advertisement notes that Herbine provides a healthful constipation remedy. It claims small doses regulate excretory functions so they operate naturally without aid. Available for 50 cents from John R Hudson.
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Pace
John R, Hudson
Grand Jury Indicts 35. Andersonville Pistols Lead
The grand jury yesterday broke records with 35 indictments. Of those named in true bills, twenty involved Andersonville pistol luggers, while the rest were mainly misdemeanor offenses.
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Andersonville
Party Returns From Europe
The wavy friends of Miss Lilla Johnson will welcome shortly her return from Europe where she spent a year in travel and study. She perfected herself in music at Germany and Italy conservatories. A telegram to Col. and Mrs. H. B. Johnson announced her party’s arrival in New York. they will reach America this week.
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Lilla Johnson
Europe
Germany
Italy
H. B. Johnson
New York
Americus
Ballards Snow Liniment Promises Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Ballards Snow Liniment as a cure for neuralgia headaches sore throat cuts bruises old sores corn wounds and all pain and inflammation. It claims deep penetration and lists a price of 5 cents and 50 cents.
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Ballards
Jebr R
Hudson
Filipinos to Receive Genuine American Passports
Washington June 1 Ambassador Choate in London directed to issue American passports to Filipinos who appeared at the embassy as residents of the Philippine islands and entitled to protection of the United States. The move follows earlier decisions on Porto Ricans and hinges on citizenship status and treaties. The circular will instruct diplomatic and consular officers to issue genuine American passports rather than mere certificates.
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United States
Washinctox
Seor
Tary Hay
Choate
London
Philippine Islands
United 4
I.portance
Philippines
Porto Rico
Guam
Foraker
Cuiteg
Tig Foraker
Spooner
Veterans Adjourn to Meet Next Year in Dallas
The United Confederate Veterans adjourned to meet in Dallas Tex next year with General John B Gordon re elected commander. Texas defeated Louisville for the entertaining honor by 1265 to 1046. The convention also approved plans for a Richmond abbey memorial and celebrated Gordon's re election with emotional cheers. Other notes cover New York banks conditions and oil discovery at Walcott Wyoming.
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Dallas
Gordon
Meupuis
The
United Confederate Veterans
Tex
Texas
Louisville
Kentucky
John B. Gordon
Tha
Richmond
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Dae Eal
Grand Jury
Banagh
James F. Ballard
St. Louis
John R. Hudson
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Laramie
Walcott
Union Pacific
Here
North Carolina
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