Old man Madison Maddox makes long walk to visit former master’s kin
Yesterday afternoon Officer Saye found a near ninety year old Black man in distress on lower Broad street. Madison Maddox, from near Jefferson Georgia, said he started from home toward Greensboro fifty miles away. He had reached Athens and was exhausted. He hoped to see the children of his old master in Greensboro. He knows Athens well and recalled its infancy. He will be taken to Greensboro by a taxi today and will not finish the tramp. De Witt's Little Early Risers advertised as cure for constipation and liver trouble. Palmer & Sons.
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Joe Saye
Darkey
Lower Broad Street
Saye
Police
Madison Maddox
Jefferson, Ga
Greensboro
Athens
Tomar
Madison
Smith
Pilcher Evacuates Douglass Cape Colony
Belmont Cape Colony January 8 Colonel Pilcher on a raiding expedition evacuated Douglass bringing loyalists to Belmont. He announced the danger and urged inhabitants to accompany him. Refugees faced transport shortages as wagons were given to women and children while troops remained near Belmont.
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Belmont
Cape Colony
Pilcher
Douglass
Laid to Rest at Thomasville Colonels Diclatyre
Colonel A T McIntyre died yesterday morning of heart failure and was buried at 8 PM from the Presbyterian church in Thomasville Georgia. The burial service closed business houses and drew visiting lawyers from south Georgia including Tarver Denison Thomas, and Kingsberry. A bar meeting appointed a committee to prepare a memorial.
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Thomasville
A. T. McIntyre
Presbyterian Church
South Georgia
WH. G. Tarver
Quitman
E. P
Denmark
W. KB. Thomas
Gordon Denanford
D. C. Ashley
T. Kingsberry
Valdosta
Hansell
Joubert Denies Protest Against Lyddite Use in Boer War
In Colenso area on January 2 British guns at Chieveley Camp fire long range to distract Boer movements while Federal scouts penetrate Boer lines and a Boer is wounded. General Lucas Meyer resumes command. Joubert denies protesting lyddite use and claims no man has died from it so far. Also an unrelated testimonial touts One Minute Cough Care curing pneumonia and whooping cough.
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Colenso
Chieveley
Lucas Meyer
Joubert
Berry
Loganton
Palmer
Andrew Carnegie Denies Subscribing to Convention Fund
Andrew Carnegie told World reporters there is no truth to a report he would subscribe 50 000 dollars to the Republican national convention fund. He stated he will not contribute unless the platform is sound and American. He favors West Indies acquisitions but opposes Philippine annexation and Cuba annexation, claiming it would split the GOP. A buyer testifies to Dolod Dyspepsia Cure from Palmer & Sons.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
World
Republican National Convention Fund
Cuba
Plague Threat in Manila Prompted Quarantine Plan
Washington reports the war department to prevent bubonic plague in the Philippines. Secretary Root consulted Surgeon General Wyman to discuss quarantine controlled by the Marine Hospital Service. No confirmed cases yet outside Manila but gravity feared if true.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Root
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
Cuba
Marine Hospital
Winder Georgia Mayoral Race Ends With Dry Ticket Victory
In Winder on January 4 the dry ticket led by Colonel Lewis O Russell won the mayoral race and all six council seats. The Good Government Club slate had challenged the renomination, producing a decisive victory for the dry faction. Local officials and the defeated party face a complete shift in town leadership.
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Winder
Good Government Club
Lewis OC. Russell
J. J. Horton
FE. Sharpton
T. O. Dann
W. H. Toole
M. D. Irwin
BR. L. Rogers
Emory College names Dr B W Arnold professor of history
Oxford Ga Jan 4 The Emory faculty gains Dr B W Arnold to succeed Rev James E Dickery as professor of history and political economy for the spring Arnold, a 30 year old Virginian, comes from Johns Hopkins University Baltimore He is an alumnus of Randolph Macon College and has lectured at Randolph Macon Academy and Port Royal before his return to Hopkins for postgraduate work then to Emory as chair of history and political economy.
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Oxford
Emory
B. W. Arnold
James E. Dickery
Dr. Arnold
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Randolph-Macon College
Randolph- Macon Academy
Bedford City
Colonel McCad
University School For Boys
Randolph-Macon Academy
Port Royal
Stoy Bound Over After Parker Fire Hearing
Augusta witnesses O Stoy faced a preliminary hearing after arson charges from the Perkins fire. He was bound over for trial in superior court and jailed until bail is set by Judge Brinson and a bond posted. Lawyers Calloway Lockhart for the defense and Barrett for the prosecution appeared. L T Travis of Selina Ga praised One Minute Cough Cure as an effective remedy for coughs and throat ailments. PMID Palmer Sons
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Augusta
O. Stoy
Hood
Perkins
Vaughn
Stoy
Superior Court
Brinson
Calloway
F. T
J. B .Lockhart
Ity
Barrett
L. T. Travis
Agent Southern RR
Selina
Palmer Sons
Grippe
H. RB. Palmer & Sons
Doctor McGlynn Stricken by Mysterious Hip Growth
Newburgh New York January 4 report doctors say Rev Dr Edward McGlynn pastor of St Marys Roman Catholic church has a baffling growth on his right hip. The growth is eating into his system and weakens him, making an operation appear risky and possibly fatal given his frail condition.
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Newburgh
N. Y
Edward McGlynn
St. Mary's
Gen Joubert Preaches As Ladysmith Feels The War
Hoofd Langer Ladysmith Jan 1 The garrison fired on Boer pickets all night exchanging shots with the enemy. At midnight two shells landed in the Boer camp killing a burgher. General Joubert preached in camp Sunday. The Rev Mr Meining who arrived from America spoke to the burghers about the expiring century and the life struggle of their people. Shells with confect ionery and the season s greetings were sent into Ladysmith
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Langer
Ladysmith
Federa
Joubert
Meining
America
Nurses for the Boers New Orleans Nurses Enlist for War
New Orleans movement led by Miss Emma E Brodick aims to dispatch several prominent trained nurses to South Africa to tend wounded Boer forces. The plan was launched yesterday and may see departures in the near future.
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New Orleans
South Africa
Emma E Brodick
Waifs of the Wires Condensed Form From Jan 4
News items from Hot Springs to San Francisco on January 4 report Sharkey accepting a 20 round bout with Jeffries if O Ronke is kept out of Sharkey corner, a murder trial in Chattanooga, Waldorf Astor donating to a hospital fund, a Georgia tax receiver insane with a gun incident, Secretary Root prompting hemp port openings, ex Governor Bradley as GOP senator candidate, Plant system VP Knott in Savannah, Victoria ship feared sunk, Carnegie gifts Cooper Union for a mechanics’ art day school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Cooper Union
Peter Cooper
Mechanics’ Art
King Carlos Message Omits Britain Delagoa Bay Treaty
King Charles's throne message at the Cortes opening notes Portugal's Mozambique expedition success, denying reference to Great Britain, the Transvaal, or Delagoa Bay, and asserts Portugal can defend its conquered territories. Also includes an advertisement praising One Minute Cough Cure for lung ailments.
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Portugal
Delagoa Bay
Lisbon
Great Britain
Transvaal
Charles
Mozambique
Kentucky bribery case in court
In Frankfort on January 4 Judge Cantrill ordered bank officers to turn over a safety box alleged to contain 4500 dollars linked to a bribery scheme involving Senator Harrell and a vote against Gobel. Officers Loving and others were summoned for testimony as the case proceeds.
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Cantrill
Loying
Trust Company
Grand Jury
Governor McLaurin Nominated for Long Term Senate
Jackson Miss Jan 4 Governor McLaurin has been nominated by the democratic caucus for the long term in the senate beginning March 4 1901. He was the choice of the great body of the democrats who attended the caucus last night. Excitement over the short term contest grows as both sides press their candidates. Lobbies and aisles fill with workers and steering committee members seeking votes. Early today it was decided not to bring the contest to a vote.
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Jackson
Miss
McLaurin
Senate
Dissolution of Erwin duBignon Chisholm Clay Firm
In Savannah on January 4 the law firm Erwin duBignon Chisholm Clay announced dissolution. R G Erwin retires to serve as Plant system president. F G deBignon also retires and becomes special counsel for Plant system while remaining general counsel. The firm becomes Chisholm and Clay with W L Chisholm and W L Clay.
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Savannah Ga
Erwin, duBignon, Chisholm
Clay
R. G. Erwin
F. G. deBignon
Southern Express Company
Chisholm & Clay
W. L. Chisholm
Judge Chisholm
W. L.clay
Valuable Farm Lands for Sale Cheap in Jackson County
The W Potta place seven miles south of Jefferson offers 266 acres with half in cultivation and half woods. Includes a three room dwelling and two tenant houses. Land is productive and well watered by springs and a creek. Located on a public road near Jefferson or Athens. Terms: one-fourth cash, balance in five annual payments at seven percent interest. Apply to R. S. HOWARD, Athens, Ga., or The Georgia Loan & Trust Company, Macon, Ga.
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Jackson County
Jefferson
Athens
Howard
Georgia Loan & Trust Company
Macon
Kaffirs Attack Boers Amid Rising Kaffir Threats
Pretoria reports describe Kaftir stations destroyed and inhabitants fleeing while 8000 kaffirs attacked Boer lager y, and natives dispersed. Associated Press notes orderly Johannesburg with rare looting, 1200 British subjects remain in Brand district, mint coins 140000 sovereigns, and Pain Killer ad cites Perry Davis price.
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Pretoria
van Sensborg
Dordepoort
Lyndiwe
Langéry
Associated Press
Johannesburg
Brand
British relief efforts continue at Ladysmith
CHECK FOR BULLER reports Buller meets another check as relief efforts for Ladysmith proceed with incessant hill fighting. Telegrams claim French nearly surrounds Colesberg while Boers defend all positions near the town, delaying British capture. Dispatches note heavy artillery activity at daybreak from Rensberg. Paris dispatch dated Jan 4.
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Buller Haa
Ladysmith
French
Hha
Colesbury
Rensberg
Paris
Cotton Fire Destroys Gainesville Warehouse and 400 Bales
Gainesville Ga January 4 a large fire yesterday morning destroyed about 400 bales of cotton and the storage warehouse. The cause remains unknown with theories including a spark from a railroad engine or smoking nearby. Loss about 16000 dollars with 10000 dollars insured. Warehouse along the Gainesville Jefferson and Southern railroad line. Last train passed by the night before at 845.
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Gainesville
German ship General seized at Aden by British troops
German steamer General owned by the German East Africa line was detained at Aden and searched by British troops as she discharged cargo. The Bandersrath, another German vessel, had been captured earlier off Delagoa Bay. Berlin reports Britain's reply on the Bundesrath issue as unsatisfactory and procrastinating.
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Berlin
Aden
German East African Line
Bandersrath
Magicienne
Delagoa Bay
Hamberg
General
London
Great Britain
Germany
New City Marshal to Post Bond and Begin Duties
NEW CITY. MARSHAL Mr. Arthur B. Arnold, the newly elected city Marshal, will give bond today in the sum of $2,000 and assume the duties of his office. Mr Arnold yesterday met with Chief Culp to gather information aiding his work. After qualification today he will start collecting taxes and pursuing last year’s unfiled returns, aiming to boost city revenue and test the experiment's value for Athens.
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Arthur B. Arnold
Alice
Arnold
Culp
Athens
Plans for Wall Street building revised in Plains
Mrs P L Marks halts plans for a new four story building on Wall street. The old Lampkin frontage at Broad and Wall will remain standing for now. The site will host a new structure occupying the former Lampkin space with plans not yet final. If built, a fourth story may be leased to a local fraternal order.
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Marks
Batla
Wall Street
Broad Street
Broad and
Wall Stresta
Lampkin
Debate on Republican gold standard bill in Senate begins
In Washington on January 4 the Senate opened debate on the Republican gold standard bill sent back by the Finance Committee. Senator Nelson Aldrich of Rhode Island outlined the bill’s purpose and the amendments from the committee, stressing the party’s stance from a Senate view and resisting claims it aims to strike down silver.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Ncosss
Congress
Senate
Finance Committee
United States Senate
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Senate Finance Committee
House
Baby dies in sleep at three months old in Guineaville
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Robertson was found dead in his bed Saturday morning about 8 o'clock. He was three months old and appeared healthy when he went to bed. The cause of death is not known.
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Guineaville
T. H. Robertson
Ships Reach Manila Reinforcement Arrives At Asiatic Fleet
The Marietta has arrived at Manila and joins the Brooklyn New Orleans Washville and Newark in reinforcing Admiral Watson's Asiatic fleet. The ships arrived Monday, with the fleet now expanded to strengthen operations in the region.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Marietta
Manila
Brooklyn
New Orleans
Washville
Newark
Admiral Watson
Asiatic Station
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Palmer & Sons
Panera
Col. A. T. Diclatyre
Joubert Benies
Andrew Asing
Republican Campaign Fund
Ouba
Lewis Dennis
Salem
Ind
Thickfeld
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Lewis C. Russell
G. H. Appleton
Justice of Peace
Clarksburg
Ja Tayy
We Arnold
Edward M’glynn
Gen. Joubert
Hot Springs
Ark
Tom Sharkey
James Jeffries
Tom O’ronke
Sharkey
Chattanooga
Tenn
Julia Morrison
Frank Leiden
William Waldorf Astor
Prince of Wales Hospital Fund
Brunswick
Brunswick Today
W. B. Bryan
Wayne County
Gardi
Otis
Frankfort, Ey
W. O. Bradley
Savannah
Stuart R. Knott
Plant System of Railways
San Francisco
Victoria
King Carlos
Kentucky
DeWitt
DeWitt's
Gov. M'Laurin
Mississippi
Messrs
Erwin and
duBigoes
Pirm
Kaffirs
Montreal
Perry Davia
Buller
New City
New Marks
Aémire
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Clarke
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