Americus Georgia A Thriving Southern County Seat
Americus Georgia, county seat of Sumter County, sits at the junction of major rail lines and hosts extensive agriculture, industry, and commerce. The city boasts a strong climate, healthy population over 8,000, robust schools, notable churches, public library, newspapers, and a modern post office, with new courthouse, hotel, and electric utilities reflecting rapid growth and prospects for manufacturing.
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Frost Ends Plague Siege as Brunswick Rejoices in Victory
Nov 16 Brunswick residents celebrate frost ending a long siege, with ice in suburb and detention camps. Surgeon Murray allows refugees to join camps, planning fumigation where fever occurred, while Dr. Fagot leaves and Dr. Pool from Shreveport prepares new measures. Valdosta reports heavy frosts and lifted quarantine.
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Georgia law on convict terms passes senate
Atlanta Nov 16 An important bill nearly ready to become law has passed the senate. It would require convicts in the territory who were sentenced under older terms to serve as long as current law dictates. Several new bills were read for the first time in the house with no other major action reported.
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Thurber's Failure Faces Southern Interest
New York reports the collapse of Thurber Whyland & Co with assets near 2,000,000 and liabilities not more than 500,000. As largest stockholder Mr. Thurber faces losses but draws banking and business sympathy. Macon, Ga notes judge Anderson's pleas in a petition matter involving the Mercantile Trust Company of Dallas.
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Whyland & Co
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Macon
Clifford Anderson
Macon Construction Company
Mercan' Trust
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Stanton's Book The Georgia Fort Inacan Second Edition
Atlanta reports the second edition of poet Frank Stanton's book of poems has appeared after the first edition sold out. The piece notes the author’s wry face at demand and quotes his line that the songs were meant for a day, yet may continue to touch readers. Other brief items cover local incidents and national notices from various dates.
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Heroine Miss Porter Sacrificed Self to Save Children
In Nehout Mallding a village schoolhouse fire claimed Miss May Porter and 19 of 20 children in Couperagilla. She kept shouting for pupils to jump to safety, shielding a young boy as flames swept the room, then perished saving others. The lone survivor, Willard Johnson, escaped earlier chaos amid smoke and flames.
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The Knights of Lator Meet to Philedel pepa
The Knights of Latur of Ammeriga have met there in convention to form a national body for the order. The meeting continues through the morning with sessions and discussions. The convention adjourns later in the day with no further events announced.
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All Day Christian Workers Convene Then Adjourn
Atlanta scene reports a week of great meetings by the Christian Workers union ending with adjournment. The event drew attendees and leaders, including Des Torry, to discuss plans for the next gathering and address motives amid differing views in the community.
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