Railroads network rumors stir Athens on blue ridge link
Speculation swirls over Macon & Northern and Georgia Southern & Florida lines and a possible Seaboard Air Line takeover. Some say a Blue Ridge Atlantic connection could put Athens at a crossing of two major systems and shift G C N headquarters here, while others call it a simple traffic arrangement to move Florida crops.
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Seaboard Air Line
Athens
N. E. Harris
8. C. Hoge
Macon & Northern
Macon
Althoug
Georgia Southern & Florida
Blue Ridge & Atlantic
Knoxville
Florida
Mrs Louis Duncan Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Louis Duncan of Athens, daughter of Sam Kenney of Jackson county, died Tuesday about four in the morning after a lengthy feverish illness. A devout Methodist, she lived a life dedicated to God, bearing suffering with patience. Survived by her husband Louis Duncan and other relatives, the family receives broad sympathy.
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Louis Duncan
Poor Widow Seeks Pension Info From Clarke County Friend
Rockmart Ga July 24 1893 Tuomas J Thompson requests help for Louisa Wozencraft widow of James Lawrence Wozencraft in obtaining pension for Indian War service. He asks for names of pensioned old citizens or witnesses, his company and officers, to assist her.
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Rocxmart
Tom Colier
Wm. Colier
Henry Jackson
Jackson
Clarke Co
Georgia
Louisa Wozencraft
James Lawrence Wozencraft
Sarah Virginia Snellings
Rockmart
Tuomas J. Thompson
Livery Stable Sold and Butcher Shop Sold
L. Bertling & Co. sold their livery stable to J. N. Barry and Barry bought Bertling’s butcher business. Both parties plan to take charge around the 20th of the month. Bertling built a strong butcher trade and Barry runs a brisk stable operation.
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L. Bertling & Co
J. N. Barry
Barry
Mr. Barry
Bertling
Harris Lithia Water Claims Fever Prevention
An advertorial notes Harris Lithia Water as a remedy claimed to prevent fever and cure diseases, presented for sale by Patwer and Kus. The text emphasizes its purported health benefits for women and overall wellness.
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Harris Lithia
Arris Lithia
Patwer & Kus
Georgia governors race grows lively with many contenders
The Georgia gubernatorial fight heats up with potential candidates including H. H. Carlton James H. Blount James W Robertson Alles D Candler and Alexander Stephens Clay among others. Early signals point to a clash between a fresh Georgia figure and a seasoned veteran as the field forms with entries likely to intensify next year. A note endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy available from John Crawford Co with 25 and 50 cent bottles.
Athens Factories Brace for Restart and Church Meetings
The Athens Manufacturing Company plans to restart mills in a few days as business prospects brighten. President R L Bloomfield travels to Philadelphia to review products and partner firms. J D Bellamy reports the new Baptist church at Center will open for worship Friday with Rev J N Langford leading a series of services.
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Athens
R.L. Bloomfield
Philadelphia
J D. Bellamy
New Baptist Church
Center
J.N M. Langford
Wall Street extremes shock investors in a week of chaos
The World notes unprecedented Wall Street events last week with gold and currency premiums, hoarding, and credit scarcity. Large silver and gold premiums drive market nervousness while brokers like Zimmermann & Forshay aid liquidity. A grand fire on Cedar Lake Island destroys multiple mills and facilities, with insured losses totaling around 200,000 dollars and widespread damage across the lumber district.
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New York
the World
Wall Street
Europe
Cot
Bankera
Zimmermann & Forshay
Stock Exchange
Exchange
Gilead
Bank of France
Cedar Lake Ice Company
Clark
Boix
Lintz
Clark's
Lintz, Connell & Co
Union Wagon Works
Boom Island
Nelson, Tenny & Co
Backus & Co
Wilcox Company
Chatterton
Backus Mill
Hove Mill
Smith & Corrigan
Maurshill Street
Minneapolis Brewing Company
Major Minneapolis Fire Destroys Over Million in Property
Two fires in Minneapolis on August 14 caused over 1 million dollars in property losses, suspected incendiaries. Cleanup crews assessed extensive damage across multiple blocks as authorities opened a formal investigation.
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Minneapolis
Angel visitation tale shocks Covington residents
Miss Olive E. Caffeen of Shipman Illinois reports to friends in Covington Indiana a celestial sighting feared to be an angel procession. She described a band of light in the northern heavens seen between 9 and 10 pm with apparent angel forms marching in a solemn line lasting about ten minutes. The scene attracted many families and even prompted some to display ill or fragile relatives outside to view the phenomenon as newspapers note the event with cautious belief.
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Nirvellos
Covington
Miss Caffeen
Still Growing in the South Amid Industrial Expansion
The Tradesman reports a rising demand for new machinery as cotton marketing nears. Texas expands with two large cotton oil mills Fort Worth and Lockhart. New factories include Union Furniture Little Rock Crews Ladder in Lalonia and Tufts Lumber Markham. Banks promote certified checks amid further growth. Captain James M Capaton dies suddenly.
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Cratrrascous
South
Texas
Fort Worth
Lockhart
Union Furniture Company
Little Rock
Ark
Crews Ladder Manufacturing Company
Lalonia
C. E. Tufts Lumber Company
Markham
Johnson City
Winston
N. C
Piedmoont
W. Va
Lone Star Brewery
San Antonio
Buena Vista
Langley Cotton
Augusta
New Berne
N Orfolk, Va
Morton Favored for Senator From District
The Darien Gazette notes discussions on Senate candidates and reports Hon. W. J. Morton being urged by friends to run. Col Morton has served two terms. it is unclear if he will seek re election, while Tom Wa eon is in Georgia.
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Northen
Evan P. Howell
James M. Smith
General Evans
W. Y. Atkinson
Evans
Atkinson
Georgia
James W. Robertson
Habersham
Alles D. Candler
Hall
Robertson
Col. Candler
Il Geon Roost
Clarke County
H. H. Carlton
Alexander Stephens Clay
Marietta
Cobb
General Assembly of
House
Senate
Clay
Rayner
Col. Morton
Tom Wa'eon
Washinton
Darien
Tragedy at Atlanta Depot Ends In Double Death
At the Union passenger depot in Atlanta on a Monday evening Pat Meehan, a traveling salesman, shot and killed Will McBride after a confrontation over Mrs Meehan. McBride had pursued reconciliation but Meehan fired as McBride spoke to him near the depot entrance. A third man, Charles Reed, was wounded. Meehan was jailed on McBride’s brother’s warrant. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict linking the death to bullet wounds in the neck and face.
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Atlanta
Union
Pat Meehan
Legion
Newnan
Meehan
Slep
Pat
Will
Robert A. McBride
McBride
Pleasarft
South
Mr. McBride
Charles Reed
Newernan
Brooklyn
Nye
Stolen Bank Bag Believed Taken From First National Bank
A daring thief reportedly stole a bag containing about 10900 in gold from the receiving teller window at First National Bank. The bag was sent to the clearing house by Merchants’ and Agena. No trace has been found and pursuit is unlikely. Also noted are historic Continental bills from 1775 linked to George Booth and John S Roberson. Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised by John Crayford & Co.
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Paun
Ang
IAS Naqua
First National Bank
Uae Ees
Pobben Ree
George Booth
Booth
John
Roberson
Oconee
Ee Robercon
Ireland
Chamberlain
John Crayford & Co
Arbitration ended over Behring Sea rights and close season
Behring Sea arbitration decision handed down in Paris denies the United States exclusive jurisdiction and grants concessions for a May 1 to July 21 close season and a 60 mile protection zone around islands. Pelagic sealing outside the zone is allowed after August 1 with firearms prohibited.
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Paris
Behring Sea Tribunal of Arbitration
United States
North Pacific Ocean
Behring Sea
Baron de Courcel
Lord Hannon
Morgan
Great Britain
Wasuinaton
Secretary of State
United Press
Arbitration Tribunal
Russia
Alaska
Pacific Ocean
Fire at Senate Hotel in Chicago Kills Several
A Monday morning blaze at the Senate hotel on Madison Street near Fifth Avenue resulted in multiple deaths and many injuries. The fire began in the second floor office and spread rapidly trapping guests on upper floors. Five are dead, fifteen hospitalized with five not expected to recover.
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Cuncana
Senate Hotel
Madison Street
Fifth Avenue
Election Troubles in Mexico Near Piedras Negras
Aug 15 report from Nava Coahuila notes Cardenas party capture of Nava and surrounding towns near Piedras Negras. 200 federal troops landed at Sabinas and Payotes. cavalry along the railroad. Martial law likely until after the election. Fighting reported between oppositionists and Galanists at Nava. Glass works in Ohio closed, about 500 workers laid off amid turmoil.
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Mexico
Piedras Negras
Nava
Coahuils
Cardenas
Sabienas
Payotes
Herra
Peyotes
Easte Pass
Tex
Don Jesus Herrera
Galanists
Manuel
Glass Works
Fqlepo
Reted States Company
Electric Bitters touted as cure for grippe weakness
Strength and health claims promote Electric Bitters as a remedy for La Grippe weakness. It says the medicine acts on the Liver Stomach and Kidneys to aid function and relieve sick headache. Sold in large bottle for 50s by John Crawford & Co and Palmer & Binnobrew Druggists.
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John Crawford &Co
Palmer & Binnobrew
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Georgia Southern
Asad
Steve Clay
James H. Blount
Bibb
South Georgia
Congress
John Carpenter
Goodland
Ind
John Crawford & Co
Ricuyonp
James M. Capaton
United States Diggs Ganger
Littuz Roca
W. J. Merton
Pat Mechan
Robert
Behring Sea Tribunal
Chicago
SyeuPshy
California
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
Wigile Boole
Erie Medical
Scott
Scotts
Hy Root & Bowne
Dre Ee
Evans Chemical
Cincinnati
Thos. J. Shackelford
Frank ¢Aui
Shackelford
Suacitut
Ptorneys-At-Law
Athens, GA
Erwin & Cotb
Wm. 'T Cougen
Traiis
Atlanta W. GA
Culgago
D. Bush
D. P
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