Trial for Elbert Trice on attempted assault charge
A special grand jury returned a true bill against Elbert Trice, a young Black man, for allegedly attempting to assault a six year old child near Americus. The case, aided by testimonies from the father and child, is expected to be tried within the week, with Trice denying the charge though the evidence is described as strong. The report notes the jury’s swift action and commends the speedy disposition. An unrelated medical ad segment promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach, liver, and kidney troubles with a local price and guaranteed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Trica
John Perry
Americus
J. L. Adderton
J. B. Dupree
W. E. Mitchell
T. J. Wade
C. J. Sherlock
Bolton
A. M. Daniel
J. T. Howell
Derrick
W. W. Hooks
J. W. Bailey
T. RB. McLendon
J. P. Wise
W. H. Justice
J.P. Gooper
J. H. McKenzie
W. BR. Drane
J.J. Hanealey
W. M. Jones
J. W
Trice
J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ina
Thunderstorm kills rider and horse in Georgia
Enfauls, June 11 report a lightning strike during a Georgia thunderstorm in Quitman County. Warren Brown, a nine year old white boy, was instantly killed after taking out his horse. the horse died at once. The item notes a storm and fatal accident with local details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman County
Georgia
Warren Brown
Preacher Stirs A A Sensation At Atlanta Church
Dr L G Broughton denounces divorcees who remarry without Biblical grounds and accuses Georgia courts and theaters of moral decay. He dares the grand jury to summon him, claiming to have names of landlords and dealers involved. The sermon sparks wide stir in Atlanta. A visiting Americus resident reports vast wheat fields in the Choctaw Indian Territory, noting 12,000 acres owned by a chief and extensive harvest activity with big reapers operating daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whedon
Firet National Bank
Wintersot
Iowa
Chamberlain
Dr. T
J.R. Hudsons
Dodton
Gale J. B
Imperial Theater
Capital City Club
Teague
Grand Jury
Americus
Choctaw Reservation
Indian Territory
Thesye
Wedding in Terrell County Comes With Blessing
Rev. A. Kirkland returned from Terrell county where he preached Sunday and united two lovers from Dawson. Mr. Watkins and Miss Miller drove to the country church for the ceremony and received parental blessing in Dawson after the vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kirkland
Terrell County
Watkins
Public notices and business items from 1900 era snippets
A mixed set of brief notices includes a patient praising Foley's Kidney Cure after kidney trouble, an exam notice for a supernumerary teacher on June 12 at Farlow School, a change of notice from J B Maras offering school services, a notice from Dr SH Moku dated June 9 1900, an advertisement of reduced real estate on the Hinkle properties, and miscellaneous rental notices and local notices about office hours and house for rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farlow School
J. B. Maras
Sapt
Bobools
Returns of Property for Taxation Closed June 10
The books for recording returns of taxation will be finally closed June 10. If you have not given your taxes, do not delay and incur costs to delinquents, which the law imposes. J. P. Ratrorp, T. R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othey
D. Sheffield Company
Railway Cession Rumors Shape Sino-Russian Tensions
Lexpos reports Boxers revolt expanding similar to Taiping era with Russia poised to act alone. Russia trains 20,000 to 30,000 troops near Peking and presses for a railway from Jiakt, linking northeastern China to Peking, risking war with Japan amid European power play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpos
Gordon
Rasaia
Peking
Japan
London
Wei Hai Wei
Tien Tsin
Hong Kong
India
South Africa
China
Sys
Russia
St. Petersburg
Ther
Kanghai
Kiahta
Lake Baikal
United States Signals Limits on China Crisis Action
The United States declares it will not exceed current resources in China. minister Conger and Admiral Kempff may protect lives and property, but further actions depend on gravely altered international conditions. Conger reports Ting Fat missionaries safe. Chinese government promises protection though not for Pai Pao Ting Fa. Army worm harms Oklahoma crops. Waycross Air Line to Fitzgerald with possible further extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Peking
Tien Tsin
Conger
Tsung Liuamen
China
Washington
Ting Fat
Daily Market Reports Cotton New York June 1 Opening
Cotton futures opened steady in New York on June 1 as traders noted slight early gains and steady demand. Market watchers anticipated light trading ahead of the week, with prices holding near last session’s settlements and analysts expecting limited volatility despite ongoing supply signals.
Hotel Park A Drill Ground Parade Ground Project
Captain Clarke of the Light Infantry secured city council approval to clear the hotel park, remove weeds and garbage, and convert the area into a presentable parade ground for summer exhibition drills by the militia. The owners consented to use of the property, aiming to provide a neat venue for military drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Infantry
Clarke
Public invited to first city school exams at Rees Park
Morning exams begin at 10 o'clock at Rees Park School as the city schools start a week of tests. Superintendent Mathis invites the general public to attend today’s exercises and those at Parlow School tomorrow, with pupils sharing hand printed invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rees Park School
Sapt. Mathis
Parlow School
Tutt's Liver Pills Advertises Quick Health Fixes
Promotion for Tutt's Liver Pills claims the remedy can arrest disease with timely use. It asserts the pills cure sick headache sour stomach malaria indigestion torpid liver constipation and all bilious diseases. The advertisement emphasizes popularity and old fashioned trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus,Ga
Tutt
Fruit Growers Express Opens Americus Office
Maxie James, an agent for Fruit Growers Express handling refrigerated Georgia fruit, sets up an Americus office in the Johnson and Harrold building to serve Americus and nearby shipments during the season. Pain Killer ad touts quick relief for summer ailments, burns, sores, and headaches with Perry Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruit Growers Express
Maxie James
Georgia
Americus
James
Johnson & Harrold
Perry Davis’. Price
Little Edith Hightower Falls From Window at Home
Edith Hightower, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hightower, narrowly escaped serious injury after tumbling from an open window in their home. Mrs. Hightower jumped after her but was unhurt. Edith suffered a severe head cut yet remained otherwise uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
J. W. Hightower
Otis Calls on President Cordial Reception Report
Major General Otis arrived in Rochester and went to the War Department to report to Acting Secretary of War Robert S. Ogden, then proceeded to the White House where President McKinley welcomed him. Otis and Corbin discussed the Philippines situation briefly, with no detailed report given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Otis
Washington
Rochester
War Department
Ss Oe
White House
Corbin
Tial Library
Southern's Improvements Regrading Knoxville and Asheville Line
The Southern railway has begun regrading the Knoxville and Asheville division from Asheville to Chattanooga. Initial work near Newport will excavate 80 feet, a 60 foot cut will be made at Newmarket, and a freight cutoff around Morristown will ease grades. Total project cost about $500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville and
Asheville
Knoxville
The
Southern Railway
Chattanooga
Newport
Newmarket
Morristown
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Kentucky
Sper Miller. & Clark
Miller & Clark
Americus, Ga
Eves Chinery
M. Callaway
Mooikeering
Thor
Stenocrapaer
Clark
Ffs Egteuror
America
Mals Sand Willing
G. R. Elbis
Tega
Mi. D
Louis, MO
Bamter County
City Hall
Atmorigus
Hants
Elty
Boateng
Mathiny
Chet
Enfaula
Davenport
Dr. King
E.J. Eldridge
Thorpe
Raibert
Bro
Broughton
Lonia F. Waibel
Hays
Terra
Ira W. Kelley
Mansifield
Foley
Davenport Drug Co
Bent
OG Sawkins
J. P. Ratrorp, T. R
Northeast
Czar
Oklahoma
Gurantz
Grant
Warcross
Waycross Air
Fitzgerald
Many & Man
Bright
Daveport Drug Co
Daily Market Reports
Americue
Moxton L. Hex
Lebanon
Ind
Wera
Swoll
Aix
Abe
Alie
EJ Eldridge
Ameri-1 Our
Seconomers
Sherlock B Co
Cal
Southern
Calhoun
Canavy
W. BR. Rankin
Lancaster
3. C
Lancaster Cotton Mill
Ital
W. Council
Rd Peary
e-Preat
C. M. Council
L. G. Council
Asa’t
Whitley Grocery CO
Ballard's Obelisk Flour
Americus Furniture and
CC Hawkins
Cotton Avenue
Americus and Albany
Golden Dent
Hickory
E. J. Eldridge
Americus, Georgia
Ine Bank
Cus, Ga
Americus Ice Factory
Pure Ice
SR. Sims
Gon Wash
Conan
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