Yesterday's weather and political debate in Athens heats up
A long passage covers yesterday's tumultuous day with rain and mud in Athens, plus national and state political commentary. It notes weather maps predicting no change, remarks on free coinage, the Democratic stance, and calls for action by Athens merchants regarding a local charity entertainment to fund the Industrial Home. It also discusses the Georgia colored university funding stalemate and Governor Northen's and Secretary Noble's positions affecting federal grants.
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War Department
State University
Democratic Congress
Athens
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Northen
Noble
Colored University
Georgia
Act of Congress
Harrison
Weather On The Farm Brings Long Winter In Piedmont
Weather reports describe an extended cold spell across the Piedmont South with January February and March storms. Snow sleet rain and icy winds from east and northwest froze surfaces and threatened fruit crops though growers note blooms may recover if warmth returns.
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Piedmont
Lnd Darrow
Georgia People and Local Notables Briefly Cited
Georgia figures such as Maj J B Cumming of Augusta attend court in Madison County noted by the Madisonian. Dr Nunnally criticized for lack of Mercer college faculty cooperation. Col and Mrs W A Broughton slated to attend a china wedding in Atlanta for Mayor Hemphill. Maj W L Glessner of Americus mentioned in state immigration talk. Rome editor Branham comments on encampment site controversy in Macon with cryptic remarks.
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Georgia
Athens
Rome
Atlanta
Columbus
Macon
Augusta
Savannah
Caxava
Georgia Weekly
New York
McDuffy Journal
Tuk
New York Herald
Republican Congress
Sam
United States Treasury
Nunnally
Christian Index
Mercer College
Dr. Nunnally
Ladies Bazaar Effort Praised for Charity Work
The Ladies' Bazaar is described as a praiseworthy effort, with volunteers dedicating time and energy to support charitable aims.Organizers emphasize community support and the event's role in aiding local causes through proceeds and outreach.
Laughable Snippets From Distant Papers
A collage of quips and witticisms from various papers including the Philadelphia Inquirer Washington Post and New York Sun. The mostly humorous lines poke at truth reputation marriage and everyday life with brief, sharp observations and playful banter.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Washington Post
Indianapolis Journal
Achison Globe
Boston Courier
New York Sun
Ram’s Horn
Bagley
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Tanker
Cape Stem
Extension of Georgia Midland To Athens Seen as Certainty
Telegram from Atlanta reports no doubt of Georgia Midland extension from Covington via High Schools to Athens. The message notes the project’s importance for Athens merchants and overall prosperity. Also mentions Dr. Lew Slusser returning to Athens after years in Ohio.
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Georgia Midland
Athens
Atlanta
John Robinson
Covington
Athen
Lew Slussen
Lew Slusser
Georgia
Slusser
Danielsville
Tan
Ohio
Is He The Man Reeves Arrested For Shooting Saulter
W T Reeves is jailed on charges of attempting murder and shooting R R Saulter and his wife, plus robbing a storekeeper of 280 dollars. A detective, Rose, links Reeves to the crime with details from his alibi and items seen in his possession. The case hinges on Reeves's ability to account for two unaccounted hours Monday night.
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R. R. Saulter
V.T. Reeves
Elberton
Sim
R. B. Sauber
Reeves
B.co. W. Rose
Fowler
Saubers
Saulters
Saulter
Sauber
Reaves
Jester’s
Heards
Cobbham
Reid
Caroline Thomas
Heard’s
Sauber’s
Harmony Grove daily notes and local advances
Harmony Grove reports visitors in town including Jo Squire Rube McGinnis of Pocatogalo Col P M Edwards of Homer Ga travels through en route to Athens. Morgan L Chandler Grove Level merchant visits on business. B S Bohannon finishes interior painting of the Methodist church. Mrs Prof J H Walker staying with aunt Mrs Dr R B Halden. Crogan Shankle fills in for Lizzie Peek. Weather delays farming. Ten Cent Store to sell crockery glass and tin ware at cost next week to clear space for incoming dry goods.
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Harmony Grove
Jo’Squire Rube McGinnis
Pocataligo
Col
P. M. Edwards
Homer
Grove
Athens
Morgan L. Chandler
Grove Level
B.S. Bohannon
J. H. Walker
R. BR. Halden
Gate City
Crogan Shankle
Lizzie Peek
Ten Cent
Governor Rules In Favor Of Conteste Pat Burney
Atlanta March 5 Special. The governor ruled the contested election case from Morgan county for Pat Burney. Three precincts were thrown out. High led by forty six in two, Burney by seven in one. High’s net majority was twenty four, shifting Burney's to fifteen. A Morgan treasurer’s commission was issued today. Ten Cent Store promotes goods at twenty five percent cheaper than elsewhere.
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Atlanta
Morgan County
Pat Burney
High
Burney
Morgan
Making Rum From Molasses Raid in West Florida
United States officials from Georgia Florida and Alabama completed a ten day raid through West Florida capturing and destroying twenty six illicit stills used for rum from molasses seizing illicit liquor and arresting thirty prisoners It was the most thorough raid yet in the region The note also mentions a Ten Cent Store clothing sale and Rev Bob Toombs DuBose preaching at local churches with friends from Athens planning to hear him.
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Tom Tuttom
Winterville
Athens
Mr. Tuttom
Carter
Dr. Thurmond
Tuttom
United States
Florida
Montgomery
Ala
Georgia
Alabama
Rost
Toombs DuBose
Bobt. Toombs DuBose
Presbyterian Church
Oconee Street
DuBose
Uncle Remus Talks A Piggy Boast In Southern Dialect
Uncle Remus recounts a tale of William Henry driving a milk wagon and a curious incident with a white man and a trumpet, as Miss Sally probes for details. The story blends humor and a harsh dialect to reveal hardship, fear, and moral restraint within a plantation era setting.
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Sally
Uncle Remus
Willem Henry
Henry
Marse John
Chile
Remus
William Henry
Uncle Amos
Bill Baxter
Initiation Elevates Senator Gordon to Alliance Status
At Attapulgus Georgia on March 7 Senator John B Gordon joined the Alliance. The initiation occurred Friday night at the Alliance hall near Maysons crossing DeKalb county. Prominent visitors attended though Governor Northen declined to endorse the principles. Leaders praised Gordon as a champion for the Alliance cause and potential benefits for farmers and workers. The event ended with widespread congratulation from members. A subsequent report notes steel mill workers in Jor-sett Iowa accepted management’s price proposition, ending the strike.
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Attapra
John B. Gordon
Order
Alliance Hell
Mayson’s Crossing
DeKalb County
Alliance
Northen
H. M. Smith
Gordon
J. O. Waddell
Gen
D. Bradwell
Setan
Aga
Hope for Mrs Maybrick insanity claim in murder case
London report notes Justice Stevens shown signs of instability on the bench as Mrs Maybrick seeks pardon, commutation, or retrial. The case follows her life sentence for poisoning her husband amid defense of mental incapacity. Separate dispatches cover a farmland shooting in Montgomery, a stage controversy in Ohio, heavy snow in Boston and New England, and Chilean troops mutiny near Pisanga.
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Stevens
London
Justice Stevens
Maybrick
Anese von
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the Man
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Dick Saulter
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