Roundup of News and Gossip in Americus
A compact column from Americus recounts local goings on. mentions Albany street fair and a big circus, Sambo and Dinah wed at the courthouse, few attend Fulton County fair, W J Thornton plans in New Orleans brokerage, T M Furlow building a residence, warm weather, a convict garb sight, Atviliplek factory startup, a band of soldiers paraded, Emmett Murre case update, Reynolds jailed, cotton prices eight to nine cents, Tuskee planting experiments, and James W Twitty noted as a visitor antagonist in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Sambo
Dinah
Reward for Hunters and Law on Partridge Shooting
The enforcement of the law prohibiting partridge and turkey shooting before November 1st prompts a reward. Macon sportsmen offer 25 dollars for reporting those who shoot or trap partridges after the date. The item mentions reports and penalties, with a note on Ballard's Snow Liniment advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eetel
Bob White
Condition 18 Precarious In Americus Citizen Col A K Stert
The report notes no improvement in Col A K Stert’s organic illness after more than a month. He remains confined to his room and there is little change in his condition despite attempts to sit up briefly.
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Yiu
Col. A. K. S Tert
Americus
Candler Calls for State Retrenchment and Pension Reform
Gov. Candler urges urgent pension reductions and budget cuts to wipe out a 1570000 deficit amid rising taxes and valuations. He backs trimming last year’s appropriations, boosting Soldiers Home funds to 20000, and allocating 24090 for state militia insurance premiums. He also favors production in the school fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Candler
Soldiers Home
Americus Woman Murdered in Augusta Home
Eva Powell a 30 year old white woman, formerly of Americus, was murdered Sunday at her Augusta residence on Marbury Street. Three men and a woman from the locality are in custody as investigations unfold, the coroner’s jury having viewed the body and heard local acquaintances. The crime involved choking and a swift departure by the killer as authorities seek the responsible party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Powell
Merit
Marbury Street
Augusta
Americus
Duncan
Circus Holiday For 1300 Pupils In Public Schools
The Americas public schools will suspend Monday exercises as 1300 pupils welcome a circus. Children will study natural history in the menagerie while the event is in town. A medical ad for HERBINE and Ely's Liquid Cream Balm are noted, with prices and supplier details.
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The
Americas
J. R. Hudson
Cotton shipping hampered sparks urgent rail conference
Cotton buyers bankers and warehousemen of Americas urge Central and Seaboard railways to send representatives for relief. Delays in bills of lading and pressing clog shipments from Dawson Cuthbert Shellman Dothan and other points. Local presses strained. banks fear tied up funds and farmers may move away. A telegram seeks a rapid meeting this week to discuss methods.
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Americas
Central and Seaboard
Dawson
Cuthbert
Shellman
Dothan
Atlantic Compress Co
Banka
Americus
Paiuta
W. A. Wieburn
Central Railway
A. Pope
Seaboard
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Hopson
Fulton County
Ney
W. J. Thornton
New Orleany
City
T. M. Furlow
Atviliplek
Athe Windsor
Tera
Emmett Murre
Reynolds
German West Africa
Tusee Institute
James W. Twitty
Robuat Ug
J. W. Twitty
Brown St
Ballard
Astorntagee
Brannon Avenue
Price
Svete
J. R. Undson
Cabtoria
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Americus, Ga
McLaughlin Place
F. B Arthur
Joe Yesbik
the Banana Man
California
Sertion
Ness
Jno. R. Shaw
Forsyth Street
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