Graves Resigns Tribune Editor Post in Sept Conflict
Rom Ga Sept 5 Col John Temple Graves resigned as editor of the Tribune after a dispute over the Seventh district Congressional fight. Graves says he will support Everett if elected, following pledges to back the Democratic caucus and oppose the Alliance sub treas ry plan. His resignation takes effect next Wednesday with J L Martin likely to replace him.
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News Telegram Association
Rom. Ga
John Temple Graves
The
Tribune
Graves
Everett
Alliance
Democratic
Congress
Treasury
J. L. Martin
Tribune Sold in Rome to Capt Seay Owner of White Star Line
The Tribune of Rome was sold today to Capt Jno J Seay owner of the White Star Steamboat line and Rome's wealthy citizen. Col John Temple Graves resigns to appear tomorrow. J L Martin named managing editor after returning from Brunswick Times. The paper will back Felton for Congress and the Jeffersonian Democrats' legislative nominees.
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Brunswick Times
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Felton
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A Terrible Storm In Italy Causes Destruction And Death
Florence dispatch describes a cyclone in Zoeda Valley with sheets of electricity and ground on fire. Over one hundred homes demolished and thirty one dead so far. Veneto Lombardy provinces hit hard. Lake Como stirred more than in years. Death toll expected to rise as more returns come in. Maine elections show Reed leading with about forty thousand votes and Burleigh's will exceed twenty thousand. Democrats decry corruption and anticipate a possible Democratic gain in Congress.
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Florence
Italy
Zoeda
Sud
Venetia
Lombardy
Comos
Maine
Portland
Reed
Burleigh
Cotton Market Gains Confidence Amid Slow Supplies
A rise in confidence in the cotton market is noted as receipts remain light this week due to farmers rushing to harvest. Weather threats keep farmers in fields and delay gin processing. Local buyers see domestic demand outweighing rumors of a bumper crop, with Liverpool traders anticipating a short season and higher future prices.
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Gtton
Liverpool
Patton Nominated for Senate by Georgia District Convention
The Thirteenth district senatorial convention at Oglethorpe nominated Capt. Robt. Patton for the Senate after temporary chairman J. L. Adderton was made permanent. D. Kelsoe was elected secretary and a new executive committee for the district was chosen before adjournment.
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Capt. Adderton
Oglethorpe
Ellington
Macon County
C. M. Rainey
Schley
J. L. Adderton
Sumter
J. C. Mathews
J. E. Thomas
Macon
D. Kelsoe
Messrs
Capt. Patton
Georgia
Democratic Party
Senate
Murders in Rome Spark Rampant Violence at Depot and Tailor Shop
In Rome two Wright brothers attacked a black porter at the East Tennessee depot. the porter defended himself, injuring both attackers, one fatally. James E. Cothran killed James Weber, his partner in a tailoring business, firing four shots. Weber died soon after. Cothran, nephew of Congressman Cothran and Calhoun descendant, was jailed after a coroner's inquest found murder.
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News Telegram Association
Rome
Wright
East Tennessee
James E. Cothran
James Weber
Cothran
Weber
Congressman Cothran
South Carolina
Calhoun
More Laborers Wanted as Cotton Picking Rises
A city-wide plea for laborers notes cotton pickers in short supply as thousands of hands—mostly negro women and children—flood the fields. Wagons arrive before daylight to reach fields by sunrise and earn 50 cents per hundred with board. Labor demand spans farms, railroads, factories, and public works, with owners and plans seeking workers daily.
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Oacar Speight
Thomasville
Ocmulgee Brick Company
Cotton Avenue
Change of Flower Bed Location at Highland Park Depot
Mr Johnson halted work after the Central railroad company moved the flower beds from the lower Highland Park margin to the cotton platform area at the depot’s eastern end. The platform, to be shifted to the west end, places flowers beside the railroad tracks. Pits will be filled and soil leveled.
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Johnson
Highland Park
Central Railroad Company
Police News: Offier Smith Arrests Fleeing Suspect After Short Chase
A notable pursuit ended with Officer Smith arresting a man after a brief race of several yards. Officer Barrow clashed with a drunken man on Forsyth Street, resisting arrest and prompting police to use a club to subdue him.
Chain gang sentence for chicken theft in Americus
A scarce incident describes Arthur Jones, a Black man, jailed after stealing hens from a suburban owner and confessing before Judge Pilsbury. He faces about eight months unless he can pay $100 to the treasury of Sumter. The tale closes with praise for local iron works and news of a promising lawyer move to Americus.
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Arthur Jones
Bill Feagin
Pilsbury
Arthur
Sumter
Coney
Shack
Giant eighty thousand gallon oil tank arrives for depot
The Standard Oil Company's distributing depot receives a huge eighty thousand gallon tank at the Central depot. It will be installed soon and will supply local oil needs for a long time, marking a major improvement for the oil men in the area.
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Standard Oil Commonany
Earth Works Advancing on Albany & Cordele Railroad
R Weston, president of the Albany and Cordele Railroad construction company, said grading is nearly finished and earth works are progressing well. The line should open by November 1, rails are en route from Pennsylvania by sea to Savannah, with cross ties and an oakfield river bridge planned. The 35 mile route will connect with A.M. Road and South Georgia Florida lines. forty days of work yielded strong progress.
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Savannah
Messrs. Stewart & Bro
Flint River
Oakfield
A.M
South Georgia
Florida
Beer Agencies Expand in Americus Market
The Brunswick brewery has an agency in Americus with Simon Cohen as agent and storage rooms on Cotton Avenue for large beer and ice shipments. The Macon brewery also secures storage at the ice house with B F Stone as agent. Beer trade grows as population rises, agencies increase competition and may lower prices and improve terms.
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Brunswick Brewery
Simon Cohen
B. F. Stone
Macon
Americus
Acquitted Stonewall Wilson Dismissed by Judge Adderton
Stonewall Wilson, charged with stealing a mule from J A McDonald, was called before Justice Adderton and dismissed after defense witnesses abolished doubt of innocence. The mule was found in the possession of Bill Clements of Albany, who claimed to have bought it from Wilson and now faces gambling warrants. Clements, jailed in Americus, will be returned to Albany to serve sentences there and possibly for the mule theft.
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J. A. McDonald
Adderton
Bill Clements
Albany
Wilson
Clements
Americus
Board of Education Names New Members for Sumter County
The Board of Education of Sumter County announces the commissions of C. C. Sheppard J. A. McDonald and J. Rh. Battle to serve as members. Ordinary Speer confirms appointments and outlines duties ahead for the board.
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Speer
C. C. Sheppard
J. A. McDonald
Battle
Sumter County
Hold Cotton Campaign Circular Advises Frugal Marketing
Mr. W. L. Peek, president of the Farmers' Alliance exchange, warns of a cotton price plunge and tight money. He urges holding September cotton for at least 10 cents net at home markets, storing seed cotton to defer debts, and seeking 75 percent advances or interest-free credit via a sub-treasury plan. The Montgomery Advertiser notes the A.M. road reaching Montgomery before autumn leaves.
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W. L. Peek
Farmers' Alliance Exchange
Treasury
Montgomery Advertiser
Going for Gordon in Southern Alliance clash in Georgia
The Southern Alliance Farmer denounces Gov. Gordon for Senate citing cheaper money as the issue and urges dropping his past-record defense. The Recorder suggests a single opposed candidate would unite the opposition, with Americus praised for progress and two strong newspapers shaping local growth and a new press association forming among Southern afternoon papers.
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Gordon
Southern Alliance Farmer
Alliance
Senate
Putnam
The Queen City prices and cotton markets clash
The Albany News and Advertiser criticizes Americus for claiming leadership in prices paid for cotton. It argues freight rates tie towns on equal footing and urges focus on practical improvements like water works and a street railroad rather than exaggerating rival influence.
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Albany News and Advertier
Queen of Southwest
Lelieve
Americus
Neve
Albany
Queen City
Not Very Fair Marks Georgia Politics and Press
The Atlants Journal argues readers should mind the nominees while noting regional bias in Georgia politics. North Georgia dominates offices despite South Georgia voting. Col. Cobb County supplies many candidates. The piece questions Alliances leaders and cites a Columbus Enquirer-Sun anxiously debating support for Governor Gordon. The Direct Trade Convention elected W. J. Northen president, and Rome Herald joins exchanges. Prince Bros. order two lorries for stables. Rochelle gains a four column feature in Atlanta Journal. A restless child may have worms. Dr Bull's Worm Destroyers offered. Americus desires a live Board of Trade. no opposition to Gordon yet.
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Georgia
South Georgia
North Georgia
Cobb County
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