Georgia election fight over insolvent costs and graft
The Athens Ledger denounces a Clarke county bid in the Georgia legislature to cover insolvent costs tied to a Sub Treasury push. It praises Olive, attacks Russell and Tuck, and vows to rebuke Henderson and ring rule. The piece urges farmers to back Hunnicutt for Agriculture Commissioner and predicts Georgia’s congressional losses and political upheaval.
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Clarke County
Campaign Bets Mark Primary Runup in Heated Race
Report notes $1000 wager placed yesterday in Cobb Morton contest with bets rising among supporters. Mell leads single handed while Col Morton and Cobb have strong teams backing them. Candidates express confidence. each side predicts victory as bets and chatter intensify.
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Falsified endorsements spark tempers in Clarke County Alliance
A volley of letters and notices from Clarke County figures tussles over alleged endorsement of Hon. J. T. Olive by the Clarke County Alliance. Grocers Convention protests Georgia wage garnishment plans as Athens workers pledge a boycott. Clarke Rifles elect officers, and a Caruttsia report details a starving man and a fatal runaway in Davis.
A Clarke County Alliance Letter to T. L. Gantt
Clarke County Alliance praises Editor T. L. Gantt for defending the Sub Treasury fight and denounces Richard B. Russell and his supporters. The message urges Gantt to continue his anti Russell stance, pledging enduring Alliance support and declaring the Alliance’s unity across the Eighth district.
Sixth Battle Boosts Salvadorian Victory in Guatemala War
A Guatemala City dispatch reports General Cayestano Sanchez with 800 artillery and 2000 infantry attacking Salvador forces at the boundary. Salvadorans claim six victories, capturing arms, with enthusiasm as they push into Guatemala to overthrow President Burillas. Franklin? The Pacific Mail ship San Jose notes large shipments of rifles and ammunition into Guatemala from England France and the United States, enough to arm 100000 men, though no disciplined army exists.
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Clarke County's Increase in Consolidated Returns
Tax Receiver Sims is consolidating Clarke County's tax returns for this year, due August 1. Early totals show a rise over last year from 6,115,067 to 5,616,615, an increase of 500,643, with more growth expected as the work finishes. The county leads others in prosperity and growth.
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Athens
New Crawford Argus to Compete With Echo in Craw ford
A new six column quarto newspaper named the Crawford Argus will start in Crawford as opposition to the Echo run by a local stock company. Leading Crawford citizens back the venture. A Columbia, South Carolina man with years of printing experience will be editor. The project shows bright prospects and strong backing.
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Athens to Run Shoo-fly Train Extension One Week
Athens extends Trade Will be Extended with a shoo fly train to begin service one week from today. The line will run between Athens Monticello on Tuesdays and Saturdays, picking up passengers and returning the same day. Over sixty citizens have signed on, and officials were telegraphed that the proposal is accepted.
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A Broom Factory Eyed for Athens Enterprise
A letter from Mr Means of Maysville proposes establishing a broom factory in Athens. Mr Dorsey replies highlighting local advantages and expects progress. Means has longtime broommaking experience and could boost local trade. citizens promise strong support and improved transportation would aid growth. Sam Davis, wounded, is recovering after surgery by Drs Goss and Steedley, described as a remarkable operation by two leading Athens surgeons.
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Means
Maysville
Browus
Dorsey
Georgia
Athens
Sam Davis
Yesterday's Primary Courting Party Lines in Georgia
In yesterday's primary returns Rabun and several counties backed Tate for Congress and Lester for Attorney-general with varied support for other posts. Strong showings for Grimes and Erwin in different districts. Lowndes backed Turner for renomi nation. Pierce backed Spencer R. Atkinson for Congress. Jones backed Hunni cutt for agricultural Commissioner. Troupe's votes to be prorated among Congressional candidates. A separate note describes a high stakes poker game on St Simons Island ending with Bolton winning about 30 thousand after Merritt overbet. The Sumpter county primary elected Cutts and an auton vee by large margins.
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Congress
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Hunnicutt
Harris County
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Habersham
Erwin
Nesbitt
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Fannin
Henderson
Dodge County
Coweta
Moses
Terrell
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Bloodshed Feared In South Carolina Political Strife
A South Carolina dispatch notes escalating bitterness as Tillman opposition rises within the Democratic ranks. Observers foresee mass defections to the GOP if Tillman is nominated, with a Manning meeting drawing tense expectations for sensational developments.
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Marshall Jackson Hurt in Braxton Disruptive Scuffle
Bud Mack is jailed on bond for violating town ordinances while Marshall H. D. Jackson lies injured after a scuffle with Bud last night in Braxton Georgia. Mack had avoided town but rode through after a fight involving Pony and Jackson trying to arrest him. The incident left Jackson badly hurt as he attempted to dismount and fell.
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Five Negroes Killed in Georgia Excursion Riot
A Waycross to Albany rail excursion of about fifteen hundred African Americans led to widespread disorder. Fights, shootings, and numerous arrests occurred along the line. At Camilla several killed and many wounded as trains halted to load passengers. Authorities plan to send rioters to higher courts for display of firearms.
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Death by Own Action at Ninety in Ohio
Henri Sebbins, nearly ninety, of Cixcin Nattt Ohio, cut his own throat and killed himself two days ago in a desperate act to escape the infirmities and discomforts of advancing age.
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Henri Sebbins
Sent to the asylum after jury declares insanity
Atlanta July 25 Poor Gus Allen is declared insane by a jury and ordered to be sent to the asylum. His parents believe his condition may worsen despite treatment. Recorder Kontz later dismissed Allen’s younger brother from custody after hearing the evidence.
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Athens Chooses Gillespie for Sewer Contract
The Athens city commissioners awarded the sewer contract to G. S. Gillespie & Co. of Chattanooga after bidding. Work will start in about ten days and must finish by October 10. The system, described as the new separate sewer plan, aims to reduce costs and allow future extension while improving urban drainage across the business district.
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Gillespie & Co
Athens
Barrow
Griffeth
Lodgson
Fight at a Picnic in Georgia Ends in Double Killing
At an Alliance picnic in Oliver, Screven County, Georgia, July 25, a dispute between Geo. W. Clary and his son John Clary and G. Harris escalated into gunfire. Harris killed John Clary, then Geo. W. Clary shot Harris. Harris died within minutes. George Clary was arrested. Clary accused Harris of bigamy. Harris retorted, calling him a damned liar. This marks the fourth fatality in Screven in ten days. A stray bullet lightly wounded a horse. The event disrupted the gathering that had promised a successful turnout.
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Cyclone Deaths and Fires in South Lawrence
Four people killed and about seventy five injured as a cyclone struck South Lawrence on July 26. Reports say one hundred buildings leveled. fires break out in ruins and the city’s fire department battles to contain them.
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Speeiai
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Boston
Perons
He sprang to save her and both were killed
Special by News Telegram Ass Cuicano July 25 About 9 45 last night Miss Warren aged 24 started to cross the tracks of the Michigan Central at Pullman just as the east bound passenger train was coming into the station W J Cartwright seeing that she was likely to be caught and killed go to her side and tried to snatch her from the track He was too late Both one struck by the engine and instantly Jed.
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Make Money and Do Good with Wealth in Honest Trade
A fragment urges earning money honestly and using it for good deeds, reminding that wealth should serve others. Mentions Skiff the jeweler and a salesman or lender figure urging ethical business, while a garbled line hints at community service and commerce ethics.
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