Col James M Smith Plans Extension of His Rail Line
Col James M. Smith contemplates extending his railroad from Smithonia to Washington Georgia via Sandy Cross and Soaper Creek. He seeks $50 000 to $60 000 subscriptions and promises to complete the line to Washington soon, promising liberal county support and a potential tie to Augusta and Chattanooga.
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Col. Smith
Richelieu
Smithsonia
Washington
Seeg & N
Eibertun
Athens
George
Georgia
Carolina
Sorbert
Mississippi River
Georgia Midland
Augusta
Chattanooga
Col. Smith i
Smithonia
Col.smith
Street Railway Promises Upgraded Athens Service
Yesterday editor Ine Danner and Mr. Voss inspected the rebuilt streetcar Lacey Cobb by Klein & Martin. New running gear, turntables, bells, and anticipated brass serenade promise a lighter, safer ride and a top Georgia street car service under Mr. Voss.
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Athens
Ine Danner
Mr. Voss
Klein & Martin
Lacey Cobb
Voss
Harmoony
Grove
Institute
Georgia
Unwritten history of cotton bagging in Georgia
Dr Linton notes cotton bagging from a Hancock county mill in 1846 47 was superior to West Point and New Orleans mills. Jute cheaper later led to abandonment. Athens merchants buy second hand bagging at a discount while some farmers order new jute. Most farmers avoid new jute. Limited SEBO Pea supply. Streetcars install clocks for timekeeping.
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Linton
Clarke County
Hancock County
West Point
New Orleans
Athens
Death of Henry P Christy Founding Journalist in Athens
Mr Henry P Christy died Sunday night at his brother W Syn Christys home after a lingering illness caused by consumption. He helped found the Athens Evening Graphic now the Evening Chronicle and was remembered as a clever gentleman. His funeral was conducted by Rev W D Anderson and he was buried in Oconee cemetery. The Athens Alliance reports a large farmers meeting and plans for a November stock and poultry sale to aid the fair. Youth tobacco bills upset boys under twenty one and Capt Oliver warns no harsh case but a spanking. Kansas City notes Major Warner declines the pension commissionership.
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Henry P. Christy
W. Syn Christy
Athens Evening Graphic
Evening Chronicle
W. D. Anderson
Oconee Cemetery
Athens Alliance
WV. Hl. Thurmond
Athens
Capt
Oliver
Indiana
Cronin
Elza Thomas
Pioneer
Moxton
Ind
O. L. Warbinton
Covington
Bethlehem
Stark County
George Latham
Wichita
St. Louis
William Ramsby
Vevay
Dillsboro
Greensburg
George
A. Cloyd
George Swanston
Yountstown
O.C
Chicago and Alton
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Mount Washington
J. W. McFeat
Harlan C. H
J. eTherittena
Touro Chapel
Newport
Quinn Chapel
Chicago
T. W. Henderson
Belford, Clarke & Company
Carl’ R. Garling
Lancaster
Foot
Wader
al Edwards Ee
Mery
Georgia & Tennessee incorporation petition advances
A special dispatch from Atlanta reports a petition to the Georgia Legislature for the incorporation of the Georgia & Tennessee. The proposed company would consolidate the Columbus Southern, Chattanooga, Columbus and Georgia, Midland & Gulf lines. The Chattanooga Rome & Columbus would need extension from Carrollton to Warm Springs along the Georgia Midland & Gulf route.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Georgia & Tennessee
Columbus Southern
Chattanooga
A Great Catastrophe Averted at Juneau Park
A national encampment crowd of 100,000 watched a sham battle in Milwaukee. The hillside at Juneau park shifted six inches, preventing a rock roadbed from failing and toppling the bluff into the lake, which would have doomed many.
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Milwarkef
Wis
Juneau Park
Water main bursts flood Tremont station tracks
A Croton water main failure at Tremont station on the Harlem line submerged Harlem and New Haven railroads. The gas main under the New Haven tracks was undermined and exploded as a train passed. The engine headlight blew back fifty feet and extensive street and building damage followed.
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New York
Croton
Tremont Station
Harlem
New Haven
Hartford
Brotherhood scheme rumored to break from the League
In New York the alleged brotherhood plan to split from the League draws skepticism. Names like George Wright, John Morrill, Al Johnson push a Boston club formation, while John Ward and Keefe deny the story. Mayor Grant and Postmaster Vancott are questioned, with Vancott denying involvement. The Lynch estate agent cites unsigned lease security, and a source says the club may play farther downtown than the polo ground.
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New York
Brotherhood
League
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
George Wright
John Morrill
al. Johnson
John Ward
Keefe
Grant
Postmaster Vancott
Vancott
Crane
Lynch
Brotherhood Club
Polo Ground
Storm Movement Update Shifts Center Off Virginia Coast
The storm that was centered in southwestern North Carolina yesterday has moved northeast and is now centered off the Virginia coast. The movement is reported from the Central of the Virginia Coast station in Wxsuixeron D C dated September 25.
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Virginia Coast
The
Banner
Wxsuixeron
D. C
North Carolina
Infernal machine sent to Georgia legislator alarms Macon
Hon. A. J. Snelson Merriwether representative found a small pine box in his mail at the Markham House Atlanta. The device contained a match wired to sandpaper and powder fuse with glass fragments, but rain-swollen wood prevented ignition. Snelson carried the box to police headquarters and questioned bystanders while authorities sought analysis.
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Artanis
A. J. Snelson
Merriwether County
Markham
Fr. Snelson
Markham House
Manxsam House
Atlanta
Snelson
Mr. Snelson
Mr.Snelson
Police
Connolly
Capitol
Daring Thief Fails in Satchel Grab Near West End
ATLANTA Sept 25 A black man jumped into a buggy driven by Mrs. Andy Stewart wife of the county tax collector near West End and tried to snatch her satchel. She whipped the horse and the thief fell from the buggy before securing the satchel. Police were alerted but he was not captured.
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Atlanta
Andy Stewart
West End
Stewart
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Offered to Cure Consumption
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a guaranteed cure for lung irritation and consumption. It claims quick relief from hacking coughs and warns of deceivers while promising refund if not effective. The snippet also mentions a saloon trust as a recent political development.
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Dr. Pierce
Fissure in Citadel Rock prompts evacuation advised
Royal engineers Gen Cameron and Maj Mayne survey the terrace and newly discovered 200 foot cask as fissure widens from three inches to five feet. Authorities urge evacuating about 900 Champlain street houses to avoid further rockfalls amid a deadly landslide. Joe Kemp, trapped 100 hours, was found alive at 9:00 am and expected to recover. By 10:00 am the death toll reached forty eight with an inquest underway.
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Champlain Street
Quebec
Joe Kemp
Pene
Mayor Warner Declines Pension Commissioner Post
Major Warner states to United Press he will refuse the appointment as pensions commissioner, citing inability to relinquish his law practice. Also covered are Arkansas rail color line moves, Indiana and Wyoming items, and various tragic or political notes from across states.
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Warner
St Kansas City, Mo
Maj. Warner
United Press
Arkansas
Strriz Rocxr
Ark
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Ael
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GEOR
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Cou
Foun Bay and Machine Works
Ens
Georgia Seed Company
Macon, Georgia
Southern Seed Company
Theo. Markwalter
Broad Street
Lower Market
South Carolina
Tutt
L. D. Sledge & Co
Ain
M. Woolley
Whiteball Street
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