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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1902

Page

3

Judge John Candler Named Associate Justice of Supreme Court

Judge John B. Candler, newly elected associate justice of the Supreme Court, was born October 81 1861 in Carroll county Georgia. He studied at Emory College and Oxford, practiced in Decatur county, served as solicitor general of the Stone Mountain circuit, and later became a judge before resigning recently.

John 8. Candler Supreme Court Carroll County Georgia Samuel Martha B. Candler Boys’ High School Atlanta Betwe Emory College Oxford Iss Decatur County State Supreme Court United States Supreme Court Stone Mountain Circuit Iirenit Cand Jur Efyeles

Call for Unity in Georgia Democratic Party

In a political column the Times-Recorder urges end to factional fights within Georgia Democrats. It condemns independent and Republican opposition, decries infighting, and calls for party harmony to avoid public embarrassment and stronger Republican gains.

Hill Dominates New York Democratic Scene Says Backing Favors Hill

The piece argues David Hill is by far the shrewdest Democratic politician in the United States and the master force in New York politics. It claims his control over party nomination and platforms is essential, while noting labor disputes in coal regions threaten wider unrest. It also references broader tensions as winter approaches and inflation fears loom.

David Hill Ratatesman United States Heiisi Arideome Pegede Hideegun Badio New Will Mia Artery Huh New Yoas

Eccentric Savannah Man Knelt Before Train for Death

Troup Hodges a well known Savannah man was killed by a westbound train near Montgomery. He spent the night before in a shade near Mont Meigs then bought bread and started toward Montgomery. He knelt facing the engine as it approached and was killed instantly. his papers showed prior work for the Central railroad in Savannah in 1894. Hodges drifted widely and had a lunacy trial recently in Savannah. He fought with the Boers in South Africa and once offered to take a duel from Congressman Rufus Lester’s challenger.

Savannah Montgomery Ala Troup Hodges Western Railway Ala- Rem Mont Meigs Here Central Railroad Hodges Hodgen South Africa Rufus EB. Lester Georgia West

Cruelty Charged to Sheriff in Dunn Prison Case

Augusta Ga Oct 4 B McGow attorney for Lot Dunn convicted of murder with sentence on hold pending Supreme Court decision petitioned Hon B Brinson judge of Richmond Superior Court that mandamus issue against P J O Connor sheriff of Richmond county show cause why he should not answer alleged errors in Dunn imprisonment Dunn alleges he has been a good prisoner yet the sheriff through lawful officer kept him chained to a 6x10 cell floor with a 30 inch welded chain around his bare leg no movement for four months causing chest swelling left breast inflammation ankle inflammation and untold agony death feared unless remedy is found

Augusta Lot Dunn Supreme Court B. Ln ‘Brinson Richmond Superior P. J. O'Connor Richmond County Dunn Duan Shorif Petitioner Aif

Train Wreck Delays Rail Service Near Louisville

A freight train derailment near Louisville yesterday caused cars to jump the track and derail, narrowly avoided serious injury. The wreck halted operations for over two hours as repair crews secured the scene and cleared the tracks at Louisville and Nashville shops.

Sargent to Paint Roosevelt Portrait in Autumn Voyage

John Singer Sargent, the renowned portrait painter now in England, will sail this autumn to fulfill his engagement to paint President Roosevelt. The planned visit, Roosevelt’s first in a long time, has stirred strong interest in art circles in New York.

Roosvelt New York John 8. Sargent England Roosevelt

Light Vote is Only Hope for Alabama Republicans

Republicans in Alabama forecast a tight race in two districts, the fourth and seventh, where past swings favored Democrats. With primary turnout lower than registered voters, Bowie and Burnett may ride GOP gains if turnout aligns, aided by J. W. A. Smith’s campaign kickoff in Russellville as the party opens a full statewide effort.

Alabama Birmingham Ala Sydney J. Bowie Talladega John Burnett Gadeden Congress Iff Bowie Burnett Russellville J. W. A. Smith

Virginia Carolina Chemical Buys 500 Acres Near Carrollton

The Virginia Carolina Chemical Company secured titles to 500 acres of mineral lands near its Durgy mines in Carrollton Georgia. They paid $9,000 for 400 acres of mineral interest and have expanded operations with modern mining machinery. A 3 mile Villa Rica branch spur was built to support transport of pyrites to the plant.

Virgiia Carolina Chemical Company Carrollton Virgitite-Carolina Chemical Company Durgy Ixugias Imas Virginia-Carolina Chemical Eompany Southern Railway Villa ‘Rica Birmingham Chemical Company Ben Gomegam

Aqueducts and Water Levels Stir Ancient City Images

A fragmented Roman era note describes eight ancient aqueducts delivering 40 million gallons of water daily to a city. It references arches seventy feet high and suggests Romans knew water always seeks its level, with mentions of American locomotives and Wellington New Zealand dated Oct.

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Roan Seeks Stone Mountain Circuit Judgeship

Hon. L. 8. Roan of Fairborn Ga. will apply for the Stone Mountain circuit judgeship vacancy created by Judge Candler's election to the supreme court. The announcement notes Roan as the candidate from this locality.

Roan Fairborn Stone Mountain Circuit Candler Supreme Court

COST OF MODERN SHIPBUILDING REVEALS HIGH OUTLAY

New Cunarders planned for speed up to 24 knots require about 750 feet length and cost around 4.875 million dollars. German liners now average 3 million with Kaiser Wilhelm II faster and pricier. Designs for 26 knot ships would force longer hulls and costs above 4.5 million dollars.

New York Clyde London the Tribune Admiralty

Southern Steamship Co Charter Granted to Mobile Concern

The Southern Steamship Co charter at Sic St 1, granted in the secretary of state's office, lists capital stock of 200000 and plans to operate fruit vessels in the gulf trade. Organizers include William Beichardt of Bellville Illinois, Benjamin H. Charles of St. Louis, Philip H. Allison, A. F. Plazsa, and Daniel Gann of Mobile.

Mobile Sic St Southern Steamship Company Swith Secretary of State Cap William Beichardt Bellville Benjamine H. Charles St. Louis Philip. H. Allison A. F. Plazsa Daniel Gann

New executive officers named at American Cotton Co

New York Oct 4 J B Cooper of Boston named president replacing Albert C Case who resigned F L Ewing elected vice president and general manager succeeding H R Tanner Jr who also resigned Case remains chairman of the executive committee and on the board Also F J Robertson VP of the Trust Company Republic elected vice president and director Consul Bowen under surgeon's knife in Paris is serious after an internal complaint and operation with a planned further procedure. hopeful for travel to the United States for a two month vacation.

F. J. Robertson Trust Company the Republic Bowen Paris Mr. Bowen United States Hero Higan Salts States

Rebellous Tribee Quelled, New York

Diapatelies from Fez to The Times via London report rebellious tribes in Moros region vow loyalty to the sultan. They claim they will pay any levy and vow to return looted goods, signaling a possible settlement or reprisal in the ongoing conflict.

New York Fez Times London

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