Pegleg Williams Not in Greene County Contradictory Sheriff Statements
A Greene County sheriff denied that Pegleg Williams was in jail or in Greensboro, while Atlanta reports say he was in custody on Clarke County warrants. The habeas corpus case touched Morgan and Ocmulgee circuits as Williams surrendered to Morgan County officers to await transfer.
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Atlanta Constitution
Pegleg" Williams
Greensboro
Clarke County
Greene County
Williams
Greenesboro
Oliver
Constitution
Pogler
Williama
Georgia
Superior Court
Morgan County
Supreme Court
Pegleg
Court of Errors
Habeas Corps
Jones Davison
R. J. Jordan
Atlanta
Lewis
Ocmpulgee
Louisville
Nelms
South Carolina
Fulton County
Clarke County Democrats Schedule Primary Meeting 1900
Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee chairman James Foster calls a meeting in Athens on Clayton Street for Monday March 20 at 11 o clock to arrange a county primary and handle other business. The committee lists members across districts including J M Foster W B Barnett A B Harper M G Michael W A Jester and others. A full attendance is hoped for at Judge Foster s office to settle important questions.
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Athens
Clarke County
Clayton Street
James F Foster
Jamee F Fovter
W B. Barnett
A. B.harper
Boers vow liberty or death as Kruger outlines war resolve
President Kruger tells New York Herald correspondent that the Transvaal seeks absolute independence, denies seeking new territory, and will conquer or die with 40,000 fighters. He appeals to Americans for sympathy and declares liberty the goal despite England's force.
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New York
New York Herald
Pretoria
Kruger
England
Cecil Rhodes
Rngland
Transvaal
Akall
Rough House At Barberville Court Turns Into Fracas
Yesterday at the police court in Barberville Edmond Morrison and Marshal Powers, both colored, faced off in a heated dispute linked to ten days in confinement at the post house. The mayor suspended sentence after an emphasis on admonition, ending the incident with a temporary dismissal.
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Barberville
Edmond Morrison
Marshal Powers
Powera
Bia
Morrison
Solas
Morrion
Cassin
Arthur Simms
Smith
University Edgcaton Handbook Promotes Campus Images
The University has issued four thousand copies of a new handbook titled University Edgcaton. It contains a condensed collection of campus information and lavish campus scene illustrations. A. B. Phillipa is credited for producing this attractive publication to aid statewide advertising.
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We University
A. B. Phillipa
Universty
Indulgent Mothers and Female Health Advice
Readers learn of menstrual health concerns and the value of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Letters praise relief from irregular menstruation and pain, urging mothers to seek guidance for daughters and to trust the remedy's benefits.
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Carrie M. Lams
Big Beaver
Mich
Nannie Adkins
la Due
Record Fire department hits new yearly fire calls and losses
Athens fire chief McDorman notes a record pace with fifteen calls since January 1, surpassing four years of data. Despite twelve major blazes, losses totaled 15200 with three fires causing larger damage. most incidents traced to defective flues and careless ashes handling.
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Athens Fire Department
McDorman
Mis Mea
Jenter
Henson Lectures in Athens on The Golden Calf
Dr P S Henson of Chicago delivered an engaging lecture at the M A building in Athens last night. The crowded hall drew delegations from Lucy Cobbsnatitate the Normal School and the Home School with many prominent locals in attendance. His talk blended wit humor and pathos and earned an enthusiastic welcome for future visits.
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Henson
Chicago
M. A
Lucy
Athens
The Walk With the Professor and Other Old Tales
A collection of humorous scraps from a bygone era. Stories recount a student’s shy fashion critique of a Oxford professor, a fashion-shoes anecdote on a Pullman, a conjurer’s mishap with a live rooster, and reflections on Wall Street’s temptations and retirements.
Admiral Dewey Ill in Savannah Parade Delayed
Admiral Dewey falls ill, confined to bed at De Soto hotel in Savannah. Doctors order absolute rest, parade still planned with Georgia and South Carolina troops. Dewey to Jacksonville after Macon arrival, with limited banquets and speech. General Miles to join later. Macon preparing for Dewey visit and festive decorations.
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Savannah
Admiral Dewey
Hamilton
de Soto
St. J
Graham
Wyman
Georgia
South Carolina
Dewey
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Macon
Nelson A Miles
Port Royal
Milea
Macon Ga
George Dewey
Union Eta‘tion
Manila
Rip Van Winkie tale told by Tom Jefferson in Athens
Leslie's Weekly recalls Tom Jefferson's Indiana one night stand as Rip Van Winkle with an Irish hotel porter who mistakes a wakeful hour for a wake up call. The porter shouts for Mike and warns the clerk that thunderous sleep and a shared past will soon crash into the room.
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Rip van Winkie
Athens
Marceth
Leslie
Tom Jefferson
Indiana
Rip van Winkle
Jeff
Mike
Jefferson
Hibernian
Man Tackles River Steamer At Dock In Bold Sunday Plan
A young man chased a departing steamer along River street and leapt aboard just as the boat pulled away. He climbed a rope and post, provoking the captain’s fury with a defiant remark about spending Sunday in Michigan. The incident drew cheers and a scolding salute from the captain.
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St. Joe
River Street
Michigan
Chicago Chronicle
Notable Deaths of Great Figures and the Duke d'Enghien
The article reviews the deaths of four famed leaders through intoxication, poison, assassination, and exile, noting Alexander, Hannibal, Caesar, and Napoleon as examples. It recounts the execution of the Duke d Enghien and Bonaparte’s attempts to aid him, including dramatic scenes with Laborde and Lucien Bonaparte.
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Alexander
Hannibal
Rome
Alps
Caesar
Bonaparte
Atlantic Ocean
Duke d
Lucien Bonaparte
Lady Stanley
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NEW Handbook
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Oxford
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Uis Comparion
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Butte
Theoele
Washington Post
Wall Street
Tan
Bin
Fourteenth Street
Maon
Mra. Dewey
State of Ohio
City of
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Susan H. Edmands
Broad St
Newburyport
Mass
William
Dr. Williams
Busan IL
DR. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady, N. Y
Cain
Abel
Paris
Bunker Hill
Aberty
London
AL. Hajos Gallery
Clayton St
Geo. Williamson’s
Soatathys
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