Rochelle Fatal Car Accident Kills S A M Inspector
A SA M road car inspector, I P Sprake of Rochelle, was crushed to death when an empty car rolled down a grade and struck the car he and another inspector, BE B Carroll, were working on. Carroll narrowly escaped, clinging to an axle as the runaway car dragged past. The incident, ruled accidental, involved repair work on an ET V G car with draft timbers.
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I. P. Sprake
Rochelle
Americus
Colin
S.A. M
Sprake
BE. B. Carroll
Mr.Sprake
Mr. Sprake
Mr. Carroll
Mr. Brake
Carroll
Two Rattlers Attack at Leeton Water Break
Sunday afternoon two boys found a large rattlesnake near the 8 A.M. railroad track in Leeton. Mr. Tita Alexander killed the reptile after a broken stick failed to dispatch it. The snake had twelve rattles and a button, four feet eight inches long, seven and a half inches thick. Later a negro section hand reported a second, larger mate rattler with eighteen rattles nearby.
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Leeton
Tita Alexander
Alliance Adjourdns After Yearly Session In Atlanta
The Georgia Alliance adjourned at noon today after renewing a one year contract with the Alliance Farmer. Officers adopted resolutions authorizing the board to plan a life insurance system and a relief fund. The order’s constitution was amended in several particulars. His Bond Made Bhleri? Bass filed a new bond of about one thousand dollars beyond the homestead, backed by leading Sumter men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News Telegram Association
Atlanta
Georgia Alliance
Alliance Farmer
Bhleri
Sumter
A Successful Man Capt. Coulter and His Men of Americus
Capt A H B Coulter and the Coulter Bridge gang rose to prominence in Americus over five years, building trestling and piling for the S A M road and other lines across Georgia Alabama and Tennessee. He formed Coulter & Co with foreman Jas Smyth. about a hundred workers remain active on major contracts to Louvale to Chattoochee river and Albany and Cordele lines. Noted men include Dr McCarroll Ralph Chase Shorty Cross Joe Dickson and Bennett. Coulter travels to Toronto then Denver, seeking recovery before returning to his adopted home.
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Americus
Coulter
A. R. Coulter
Alex Coulter
Jas. Smyth
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Toronto
Canada
Denver
Colorado
Jas. Z. Symth
Coulter & Co
Louvale
Chattahoochee
Albany
Cordele Road
Dr. McCarroll
Ralph Chase
Shorty Cross
Joe Dickson
Mr. Bennett
Ellaville Letters: Capital of Schley’s Beauty and Enterprise
Ellaville, county seat of Schley county, is praised as one of the state’s most handsome towns with a healthy setting. The piece highlights its thriving enterprise, a well kept hotel run by Mr. Peacock, noted Jersey cattle, reputed milk and butter, and news of a forthcoming bank to support local growth and a home market for regional products.
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Ellaville
Schley County
Georgia
Agen
Peacock
Jersey
Cotton crop better than expected but rust injures it
Mossy Dell notes cotton yields exceed earlier hopes yet rust damages the crop. Rain needed for cane and potatoes but locals prefer dry weather to protect the bountiful cotton. Social items include visits by Hirechel Logan, Miss Berta of Tropic, and others. Mrs. Markett improves after illness. Mr. S. A. Markett departs for Lady Lake Florida. fond hopes for his return after five years.
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Mossy Dell
Hirechel Logan
Miss Berta
Tropic
Joel Wise
J. W. Jennings
Rosa Addy
Jennings
Phil. Jennings
Sarah Markett
A. Markett
Lady Lake
Fla
Sixteen County Alliances Seek Excusal on Sub Treasury Question
At the latest Texas State Alliance session, authorities report that sixteen county alliances requested to be excused from voting on the sub treasury issue. The move reflects varied regional stances and could influence committee recommendations and future votes within the alliance.
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Texas State Alliance
Whose Baby On the Train Brings Mystery to Adams Station
Mr. B J Hargrove manager of Alliance warehouse at Leesburg finds a three week old baby in a gift basket delivered by a stranger on a railroad train. A note claims the mother is dead and the child’s dying request is to be raised by Mrs. Hargrove, with $100 included. Whose baby is it remains unknown as authorities search for the rightful family while the child receives care.
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J. Hargrove
Adam's Station
Hargrove
Alliance Warehouse
Leesburg
Texas
Adam Station
Cordero
Mr. Hargrove
Mrs. Hargrove
Jail Break Out at Macon Bibb County Jail
Four prisoners escaped from the Bibb county jail in Macon on August 27 by sawing bars and reaching the yard with blankets and a plank. Rog ers and Hart, noted safe-blowers, led the escape with two accomplices. Jailer Birdsong posted a $200 reward for the fugitives and reported that others refused to follow.
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Macon
Rogers
Hart
Bibb County
J. W. Hart
J. B. Rogers
H. H. Haggerty
William O'Neal
John Sanders
Robert
John Simmons
Rogers and
Sanders
Birdsong
Baum & Co
Toomsboro
Rodgers
Miller O'Neill
Dominick
H. H. Hagerty
T.C. Parker
Tom
Tom Woolfolk
Nat
Woolfolk
Vance Nominated and Abolition of National Banks Urged
Raleigh August 21 The convention was harmonious and nominated Merriman Clark and nine Superior Court judges by acclamation. It urged re election of Vance to the United States Senate, backed free coinage of silver and financial reform, called for abolition of national banks and repeal of alien land laws. It also favored increased public school funding. Cotton pickers wanted and rising rates cause farmer rivalries. one city farmer reported sixteen workers left his fields for neighbors. Cholera prevented by using Lamars Diarrhea Mixture.
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News Telegram Association
Raleigh
N. C
Merriman
Clark
Superior Court
Vance
United States Senate
McKinley
Lodge
Reed
Ministers Join In Zebulon Marriage Last Night
Rev. A. B. Cope from Zebulon and Rev. 8. R. England passed through the city to the residence of Mr W B Merritt where he married Miss Merritt last night.
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A. B. Cope
Zebulon
R. England
W. B. Merritt
Misa Merrite
Congressmen Fight on House Floor in Scandalous Brawl
Special to RECORDER reports Beckwith of New Jersey and Wilson of Washington clashed amid a journal approval debate. Cannon hurled unprintable language prompting women to leave the gallery. Enlow challenged words. Speaker ruled him out of order. Pandemonium followed as ruling and brawl continued.
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Washington, D. C
Cannon
Enlow
Mason
Hote
Beckwith
Wilson
The Basket Baby at Adama Station
A man meets a late train at Adama Station and returns with a basket containing a four to six week old baby boy named George Clark. A note from J Hargrove explains a deceased sister entrusted the infant to avoid a dissipated father, offering $100 and promising care from his family.
Abbeville Keeps It The Wilcox Court House
Abbeville voters favor retaining the county seat at Abbeville with about eight hundred votes in the district and a two hundred majority after polls show Rochelle removal opposed. Remaining precincts pending returns.
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Reconder
Abbeville
Wilcox County
Court House
Rochelle
Brooklyn Heights Lots For Sale In Desirable City Portion
Prospective buyers urged to secure Brooklyn Heights lots before a few days remain. sale Monday Rept. 1st with terms of 100 down 50 in six months and 50 in one year. Properties include a $5,000 residence at 200 and promise value growth aided by water works extension and possible street railway. Desirable residence area near public square with strong investment potential for home or speculation.
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Brooklyn Heights
Alot
Transferred to Shanghai Rev W B Burke to Shanghai mission
Rev W B Burke now station preacher in Shanghai after two years in Hong Kong where he built McLain chapel. Rev C F Reid compelled to leave Shanghai due to ill health. Burke’s wife recovering from illness. Bonnell succeeds Reid as presiding elder. Burke is son of Macon citizen Rev J W Burke. Alabama may adopt elective Commissioner of Agriculture by popular vote following Georgia.
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Shanghai
News Telegram Association
Macon
W. B. Burke
Hong Kong
McLain Chapel
C. F. Reid
Burke
W. B. Bonnell
Mr. Reid
Mr. Burke
J. W. Burke
Alabama
Georgia
Commissioner of Agriculture
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Schely's
MR. S. J. Hargrove
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Recorder
Lamar
Lee County
Mr. Eprron
Adama
Dean Sik
George Clark
Wilcox Court House
Reval
United States Official Investigation
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Berkhies
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Uonco
CuTtcuna
Soue
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Partry Diceavy
Comonstiox
Boston
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