Rainy season boosts crops across Georgia and Alabama
Widespread rains revived crops in many counties with corn laid by in the uplands and wheat and rye yielding well. Reports note abundant fruit ripening in the northwest, heavy melon shipments from the south, and cotton improving despite recent overflows and grass. Agricultural officials in Atlanta report cooler trends and generally favorable conditions across Alabama with frequent showers reviving corn, cane, potatoes, and cotton, though some leaf shedding observed in places.
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Irge
Ted
Swobell
Murray
L‘awson
Lincoln
Madison
Stewart
Lumpkin
Grassard
Lowsid Corp
Corti
Jared
Pierce
Camden
Atlanta
Alabama
Austin
Ala
Middle Alabama
West Alabama
Annual Meeting of Athens Savings Bank Directors
The annual meeting showed the bank in prosperous condition with officer reports satisfactory. Elected officers included President John A. Hunnicutt and Vice-President Moses Myers. Directors named M Stern M Myerz John A Hunnicutt W D O Farrell John Gerdine James White and T P Vincent. George A Mell re-elected cashier and F A Lipscomb bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Savings Bank
John A. Hunnicutt
Moses Myers
M. Stern
M. Myerz
W. D. O'Farrell
John Gerdine
James White
T.P. Vincent
Hodgson Praised as Auditor and Passenger Agent
A Capable officer, Mr A H Hodgson, holds the role of Auditor and Central Passenger Agent of the Macon and Northern railroad. He is filling the office with eminent satisfaction and ability, making the M N line noted for efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hodgson
Gentral
Macon & Northern Road
Hodgson
Tammany Loyal to Cleveland, Col. Smith Reports
Col. James M. Smith of Oglethorpe described Tammany Hall as loyal to Cleveland in 1888 and noted a larger rural vote drop in 1894. He claimed Tammany preferred Hill but did not oppose Cleveland and asserted the Democratic ticket would sweep New York.
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Jefferson
James M. Smith
Oglethorpe
Chicago
Tammany
Cleveland
Tammany Ball
New York
City Court Adjourns After Verdict in Harbin Case
After a night in court the jury found for the plaintiff in Harbin versus G C N railroad for 325 dollars. A move to the Supreme court is expected. Jury lists for the September term include James W Lorg John Crawford Henry F Wayne Tom P Oliver Charles A Parr Josiah C Orr W O'Farrell Henry T Shsackkford Joseph RT Meadow George Mascon w ig w Richardson James George T 1s James L McLeroy Wm M Rowland Wm D Williams J Cc Bisir
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Harbin
G., C. & N. Railroad
Supreme Court
James W Lorg
John Crawford
Henry F Wayne
Tom P Oliver
Charles A Parr
Josiah C Orr
W O'Farrell
Henry T Shsckkford
Joseph RT Meadow
George Mascon
W “Ig W Richardson
James George T
James L. McLeroy
Wm. M. Rowland
Wm. D. Williams
J Cc. Bisir
Infuriated Miners Battle Pinkertons at Carnegie Works
Homestead Pennsylvania July 6 300 Pinkertons attempted land at Carnegie works from a barge towed by a steamer. Strikers formed a line and fired. Fire spread as both sides fought. Several Pinkertons killed many wounded. The river ran red and a cannon was set to bear on the barge.
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Homestead
Pinkertons
Carnegie Works
Pinkerton’s
Electric Light Works
Roui
Pinkerton
Hous
Associated Press
Thousands of workers march to Homestead clash
Thousands of working men from surrounding areas march toward Homestead to reinforce striking workers. The firefight resumes after 7, lasting about 30 minutes. Henry Stragle killed and others wounded as workers fortify riverbank with steel bars. Sheriff McLeary seeks authority amid tense tensions.
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Prrissura
Homestead
Henry Stragle
Third Party Platform Draws Mixed Southern Review
Augusta Chronicle Macon Griffin Gap Savannah Enquirer Sun Columbus Enquirer Sun all critique the third party platform. Editors from Augusta Macon Griffin Gap Savannah Columbus warn it abandons liberty for government control, omits pensions and tariff relief, and risks public support.
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Georgia
Augusta
St. Louis
Macon
Weaver
Iowa
Greenback
Columbus
Enquirer Sun
Democratic Party
Democrats of Kansas Endorse People's Party Electoral Ticket
Tomnuxa Kan July 7 The Democratic state convention debates fusion with the People's party endorsing their electoral ticket while denouncing Pinkerton detectives and supporting labor sympathy for Homestead widows and orphans. The platform backs Chicago Seabee work, calls prohibition a failure, and tackles state issues. Debates over endorsing the state ticket continue at the convention.
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People’s Party
Tomnuxa
Kan
Democrats of
Kansas
Democratic
Pinkerton
Chicago Seabee
State No
A Year’s Work Gains High State Approval for Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies’ Auxiliary held its first annual meeting, re elected officers, and turned the rooms over to the Y M C A. State Secretary Andersen praised the association for furnishing the reading room and improving amenities. The group’s efforts boosted male attendance and secured funds for the reading room, setting the stage for a permanent General Secretary and continued support.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Athens
Secy
H. P. Acdersep
Georgia
R. D Mure
Ladies
Raum's Record Report Finds Raum Office Corrupt
Wasaiodon July 7 Judy Wheeler Michigan chairman of Raum investigating committee reports a concise condensation of testimony. The document accuses the pension bureau of fraud, mismanagement, prejudice and malice and urges removal of Commissioner Raum for incompetence and partisan use of office.
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Wasaiodon
Judy Wheeler
Michigan
Raum
Pension Bureau
Wheeler
Pension Office
Thercort
Harmony Grove News Beats and Ball Players Tackles
Harmony Grove Ga July 7 special reports Prof Quincy and Henry Williford now Madison educators visiting relatives. Squire Jesse L Smith, Democratic Club president, was in the Grove today. Morgan Nix of Apple Valley circulated among friends. Ed Haygood returned from Oconee county. Harmony Grove’s Blue Eagles and The Champions split a 27 to 22 game in 23 innings with a second match promised today.
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Harmony Grove
Quincy
Henry Williford
Madison Ga
Squire Jesse L. Smith
Democratic Club
Newtown
Morgan Nix
Apple Valley
Ed Haygood
Oconee County
Blue Eagles
W. D. Harber
W. T Thurmond
T. A. Little
J. J. Key
C. D. Stark
Julius Hudson
Georgia Teachers Meet in Atlanta Highlight County Institutes
The Georgia Teachers Association in Atlanta featured papers and addresses led by Commissioner Bradwell on county institutes. He touted state policy as a jubilee for teachers, noting $25 per county for institutes and planning a normal college, aiming to raise treatment and status of teachers statewide. The adjournment preceded the Southern Teachers Association session, opened with prayer and speeches by W. F. Slaton, Sol Palmer, and W. F. Harris, drawing many educators and signaling strong interest.
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Atlanta
Educators of
Georgia
Georgia Teachers’ Association
Gate City
Bradwell
General Assembly
Georgia Association
Southern Teachers’ Association
W. E. Boggs
University
W. F. Slaton
Sol Palmer
Alabama
W. F. Harris
United States Commission of Education
Magnificent Address by Capt D C Oliver at Glenn Lodge
Glenn Lodge No. 75 I O O F in Athens held a rousing meeting. The district deputy installed officers for the next six months and Captain Oliver delivered a praised address. Odd Fellows lodges have grown rapidly in Athens with three active groups and about 100 names enrolled in Glenn Lodge since its organization a year earlier.
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Glenn Lodge
Odd Fellowship
Athens
Odd Fellows
Henry C. Tuck
Noble Grand
D. C. Oliver
M. K. Layton
J. E. Gardner
H. L. Cook
N.G
J. D. Mell
N. G
D.S. Miller
V.G
J. H. Griffeth
V. G
A. W. Vees
T.S. Mell
C. W. Reynolds
Noble Grand Oliver
Lodge
A Dog's Strange Appetite in Bainbridge Georgia
Barronives July 7 reports a Bainbridge dog with an odd taste for pins. The black rat terrier, owned by Mrs A Innes, rolls pins into its mouth, shapes them, then swallows them. Points sometimes lodge in the throat causing coughing and sneezing until dislodged.
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Barronives
Bainbridge
A. Innes
Georgia Road Congress Meets in August With Two Delegates
Secretary W G Whidby announces the Georgia Road Congress will hold its meeting on August 2. Each county gets two representatives, Clarke county likely to be shown by Ordinary Herrington. The note stresses that good roads are vital to the state and the congress's work is valued. Also advertised: round trip Athens to Old Point Comfort via Sea board Air Line on July 8 12 16 and 26, $15.55, tickets valid to retate 10 ayn from December. Shonen sleeping car service to Portsmouth, VA. LW P Buices Agent.
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Wil
W. G. Whidby
Georgia Road Congress
Herrington
Clarke County
Athens
Old Point Comfort
Seaboard Air Line
Shonen
Portsmouth
LW. P. Buices
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Aes Christian
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Grea
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Andersen
D.C. Oliver
Congress
Epres
Ates
Skis
Fiona Ann Chemical Corforation
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Eha
Covicusa Moncared Sovp
Southern Homes
Mason & Hamlin Oran
Ludden & Bates
Southern Music House
Kavanish
Ae Sourmans
G. R. Lombard & Co
T G Hadaway
Athens, GA
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P. J
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