Convention Troubles and Ant-Cleveland Moves in 1902
The report details Democratic National Convention proceedings with Owen of Kentucky named temporary chairman, routine rolls and committees, and adjournment. It notes anti-Cleveland factions, possible ballot timing, and New York caucus actions aiming to block Cleveland while signaling Hill and Roles as possible targets. Also covers Cleveland Gray ticket prospects, Hill denial of withdrawal, and Republican notes from Washington about McKinley and Calico Charlie Foster amid hot weather and Southern Georgia college fundraising in Cordele and Cordele Bank leadership shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicano
Brice
W.C. Owens
Kentucky
Henry Watterson
Governor Campbell
Ohio
Cleveland
Blake
Tammany
New York
Hill
Boles
Croker
Missouri
I¢ill
Senator Hill
Cleveland and
Gray
Chicago
Whitney
McKinley
John Sherman
Calico
Charlie Foster
Ohio Republican Association
Washington
Charlie Foater
Harrisonlem
South Georgia Baptist Conventi
T. M. Adame
Bank of Cordele
Z. A. Littlejohn
Littlejohn
Georgia
Pittlejohn
Ladies win spell bee at city hall in Americus
A well attended benefit spelling bee at Americus City Hall featured Miss Carrie Speer winning the first prize amid lively crowd energy. Mrs. Charles Ansley and Miss Carrie Speer spelled flawlessly as judges and Rev. Robt Adams awarded prizes, with a planned bicycle parade announced for later that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
John A. Cobb
Maria Harrold
Americus
Major Speer
Dr. Eldridge
Mr. Hawkes
Hooper
Charley Ansley
Eles
Loulie Tronmonger
Julia Brannon
Orrery
Aurery
Judge Guerry
Charles Ansley
Mies
Carrie Speer
Tas Times-Recoupes
Carrie
Robt, Adams
Tae Tings
Morrel Callaway
Tom Harrold
Cross Bats Sam Men and Merchants Game Preview
The baseball matinee between the Sam Men and the Merchants is set for 4 o clock after yesterday’s 13 all clash that drew hundreds. Both sides claim they would have won if darkness hadn’t ended play and promise a decisive, highly watched contest with a big crowd expected at the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Men
Merehad
Merchanta
Americas
Melons Abound As Georgia Harvest Attracts Shoppers
Atlanta June 31 Special James L Taylor resigns as general passenger agent of the Richmond and Danville Railroad to take a more lucrative post. Registration to take effect July 1. Melons from Leesburg and nearby areas flood markets at 20 cents, with cantaloupes peaches apples and vegetables boosting local spirits and railroad traffic by a steady daily freight flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Georgia
Leesburg
Central Railroad
Taylor
Atlanta
James L. Taylor
Fruit Jar Stock and Accessories From Butler and Derry
Advert shows a local sale pitch from Butler and Derry promoting preserved fruit jars. It touts extra rubbers Strathers and funnels along with tumblers and holders. Prices may rise as the factory reduces stock, urging early purchase.
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Sumter Co
GA. Loan and Trust CO
Americus, Ga
Thompson, Anderson
Hotel Windsor Jewelers
W.D. Bailey
Jackson Street
GEO. D. Wheatley’s
Windy City
Owens
Carcallo
Jane
Brice, Owen
Wasurxoton
David Bennett Hill
Georgia Southern
Cordele
W. Coney
Sam Coney
Cm Clay
Dooly County
M. J. Atkins, Jr
Thomasville Yester
Mr. Atkins
Americus Grocery
Jeff D. Avera
Lamar Street
Butler & Berry
Official Weather Report
Rae
Batley & Berry
Datler & Berry
Peter Rather Gray
Butler & Berry of
Americiut
Derry
Figrtene
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