No Lights in Americus as Power Ties to New York Firm
Darkness falls across Americus as the Americus Light and Power Company, largely owned by New York interests, faces cash shortages and fuel shortages. Directors met, coal sat idle, and no funds arrived to keep lights on. a possible revival hinges on a New York reply and a plan to issue $10,000 more bonds to expand capacity. Locals report few lamps for sale as pedestrians trudge through ankle-deep gloom and grumbling residents await a definitive restart.
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Americus
Americus Light and Power Company
New York Contract Company
New York Company
Americus Gas
Americus Electricity
Americas
New York
J. W. Wheatley
Soucers Ior the Light Company
Americus Man Shoots Twice at Negro Woman
Jesse Hawking, a young man of Americus, fired twice at Lettie Parks on Lee Street near Council's warehouse. Aunty Martin witnessed the incident, Hawkins was arrested, and he posted 500 bond. Parks was frightened but unharmed. first shot pierced her dress, second missed. Hawkins claims motive was lies spoken about him in court. Preliminary trial set for next Friday. A Home Insurance Company plans to organize in Americus, led by prominent local men, deemed a strong, beneficial move for the city.
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Jesse Hawking
Americus
Lettie Parks
Lee Street
Council
Omcer Martin
Hawkins
City in Darkness as Americus Faces Electric and Gas Crises
Citizens lament ongoing power and gas failures as a receiver is expected to be appointed. The New York contract company and a local syndicate dispute ownership of the electric and gas works. With bonds unpaid and creditors due, the troubled system ails coal yards railroads and other property, leaving residents protesting the costly inconvenience and seeking a resolution for light.
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Americus
United States
New York
Texas
New York Company
Focal Syndicate
Nave
Terrible Atlanta electric line accident shocks county
Special to Recorpen Atlanta Jan 16 Tip o Kalb county farmers witnessed a horrific electric line crash on Fulror vasty Electric. A car on a high trestle swung back across the ties as Henry Lee and John Iriti fell halfway over and were struck when the car returned. Lee was killed instantly. Dritt was seriously injured. Also reported: a prison escape from the guard house with two others at large. New county officers, Sheriff Forrest and Deputy Lamar, began their terms with cautious optimism.
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Recorpen
Atlanta
Tip Oo Kalb
Fulror Vasty
Afr
Henry Lee
John Iriti
Yellow River
Lee
Dritt
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