Becker Reports Georgia and Carolinas Lead In Early U.S. Gold
Geologist George F. Becker of the United States Geological Survey completes a study of gold districts in the southern Appalachians. He notes most production since 1799 comes from Georgia and the Carolinas, Cabarrus County in North Carolina famed for large nuggets, and that future mining investments may yield 10 to 15 percent with prudent capital.
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United States Geological Survey
Georgia
Carolinas
North Carolina
Washington
George F. Becker
Geological Survey
Appalachian
Becker
Carbliuss
South
South Carolina
Cabarrus County
United States
Geeker
Conspiracy Charged in Gordon Double Killing Case
The Courier Journal reports a dramatic prosecution claim that Arch Brown’s death resulted from a deep laid plot to lure him into a trap for assassination. Governor Brown condemns a planned screen, cites a Frankfort connection, and vows a full inquiry to uncover whether others shared guilt as sensational developments loom in court.
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Frankfort
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Arch Brown
England's Power Wanes Observed by Paris May 6
Paris reports that the United States remains faithful to its policy as England stops dictating terms. The three powers’ intervention in the east and the nonrecognition of the Slimonoseki treaty shift the political horizon. The Matin notes a broader world change and questions new power dynamics beyond Europe.
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Bigsr
United States
Dipan
England
East
Japan
Europe
Russia
Germany
Pescadore Islands
France
Port Arthur
Battle over Fair will draws vast estate fight
In San Francisco May 20 1900 Charles L Fair contests his father Senator James G Fair estate claiming undue influence. The contested "Good fellow will" or "Pen will" seeks a large share of the more than 20 million left by the late senator. The case pits a broad array of singers and heirs against the Pencil will tied to Nettie Craven.
Bomb at hearing as judges clash over dispensary law
May 6 Columnia reports a bomb at the hearing on the dispensary law's constitutionality. Judge Goff and Judge Simonton faced contempt rulings as Mixson's seizure orders sparked clashes. Affidavits allege liquor shipments. Sessions adjourned until Wednesday for Goff to rule on registration cases amid expectations of a state defeat.
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Houila
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Mixaon
Pope
Commission Mixson
Jodge Goff
Simunton
Mixson
D. H. Gabie
Augusta
A. T. Davia
M- Bard
G. Tatar
Newberry
Charleston
Burial of Henry Dean From Florida to local burial
The body of Henry Dean who drowned at Pablo Beach Florida Sunday was brought here by his cousin R B McTyter. Cooper Lodge Knights of Pythias escorted the remains to the A and M railway station and the Plain for burial. Witnesses say Dean was swept under tow while bathing. The funeral yesterday was largely attended.
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Henry Dean
Pablo Beach
Florida
R. B. McTyter
Cooper Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Central Depot
Plaina
Wield of Peaches Expected to Attend Convention
Southern New Jersey farmers jubilant over prospects of peach yield. Judge Allen Fort departs for Washington to represent the Railroad Commission of Georgia at the National Convention of Railroad Commissioners, where he serves as chairman. He will be accompanied by his son, Allen Fort Jr.
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New Jersey
Allen Fort
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Railroad Commission of Georgia
National Convention of Railroad Commissioners
Judge Fort
Allen Fort Jr
New Pastor for Macon Announces Call from Bedford
A telegram from Rev. Robert R. White of Bedford New York accepted by First Presbyterian Church Macon Georgia. White born in New York ninety two years ago and graduate of the state's Theological Seminary. Salary two thousand two hundred seventy dollars per year. Baker County Georgia May 7 The spring term of Baker Superior Court convened Monday with no criminal cases and minimal civil business. County debt free and condition excellent.
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Macon
Robert R. White
Bedford N. Y
First Presbyterian Church of
New York
Theological Seminary
Haker County
Appany
Baker Superior Court
William Hornblower to Address Georgia State Bar Association
New York lawyer William H. Hornblower, famed for both success and hardship, has accepted the invitation to deliver the annual address before the Georgia State Bar Association in October. He is a noted figure in legal circles and will bring his distinctive perspective to the event.
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William Ff. Hornblower
New York
Georgia State Bar Association
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Sermon at University in Athens May 7 Delivered by Dr Jasson
The next university commencement sermon at the University of Georgia in Athens will be presided over by Dr Jasson Hopkica of Atlanta on May 7.
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University
Athens, Ga
Jasson, Hopkica
Atlanta
Central 10 Miknow Money Court Gives 30 Day Grace
Judge Pardee authorized the Georgia Central receivers to borrow funds for thirty days to cover floating debt. Heating debt totals 5,204,200 dollars with interest. It due July 1, 1803 but extended. creditors threaten sale of collateral if loans fail. Receivers say retaining stockyard bonds is vital to preserve system integrity.
Truck Movement Expands at Savannah Shipping Hub
Truck shipments from Savannah are rising daily as the Southern Express Company handles about 4,000 packages daily. The firm forwards goods to the Savannah Florida and Western railroad for delivery to northern and eastern markets, with trucks bringing in freight from line points into Savannah.
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Savannah
Southern Express Company
Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad
Traok Fe
Diocesan Convention to Convene at Atlanta Cathedral
The seventy third annual convention of the diocese of Georgia will assemble at the Cathedral in Atlanta next Tuesday. Also in Macon the Young Men's Business League of 250 members elected officers and plans a peach carnival in July. Ex Senator Butler says he will not run and expects a solid free and neutral delegation from South Carolina. The Interior Compress Association will meet in Rome on May 15 with J D Turner of Atlanta as president and thirty five compresses in Georgia and Alabama.
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Young Men's Business League
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Butler
South Carolina
Edgefield
Rome
Interior Comress Association
J.D. Turner
Alabama
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