Lease Controversy Ties Central Rail to New York Bosses
In Antioch sermons Patrick Calhoun argued Savannah would gain rail commerce via Central Railroad lease to Georgia Pacific under Richmond and Danville control. New York directors guide policy, favoring New York interests, with Georgia fears that Savannah loses business to northern rivals. The piece critiqued, noting Terminal Company influence and implications for Georgia's rail and regional balance. A second section urges expanded white education, responding to rising black schools and calling for a larger state university to uplift white teachers and ensure literacy across races.
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Antioch Camp Ground
Hall County
Patrick Calhoun
Savannah
Philadhia
Missouri River
New York
Georgia Pacific
Central J
Richmond & Danville
Terminal Company
Central
H B Plant
Samuel Thomas
J. Gould
John G Moore
George J Gould
Abrams Hewitt
John H Hall
R T Wilson
Sidney
Busiess
Mr. Dillon
Gould
Dillon
Thomas
Ors
Messia
Georgia
Richmond
Danville
West Point
Eces
Eces Fit To Give Them. the Terminal Company
L. Livingston
Livingston
Mr. Gould
Mr. Livingston
Fringe remarks spark cross-state political jabber
The Nashville American and Macon Telegraph trade volleys over Col Livingston and Col Crisp. Editorials exchange barbs about fear, slurs, tariff reform, and political promotion as Crisp moves from Georgia to Missouri stirring reactions from St. Louis Republic and others.
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Agerrtine
Col. Livingston
Nashville
Macon Telegraph
Crisp
Georgia
Missouri
Immentelly
St. Lows Republic
Epston Jones
Czisr
Political Views and Local Outlook in Athens Debate
The piece critiques Republican officeholders and praises Democratic youth involvement in Athens. It notes Savannah’s loss, comments on railroads and harvest prospects, and urges unity for the city’s success while addressing race equality debates and health claims about Hood's Sarsaparilla.
First Train Crosses Mammoth Georgia Carolina and Northern Bridge
The first train crossed the Mammoth bridge over the Georgia Carolina and Northern line yesterday afternoon carrying a few spectators. A passenger train will bring the superintendent and his party next Thursday then depart for New York for the September break. Athens eyes railroad expansion with the Macon and Northern and plans for a connecting line to speed cotton to depots.
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A. Y Hull
New York
New Road
Athens
Gorgia Carolina
Northern
Big Barbecue at High Shoals Draws Regional Crowd
Citizens of High Shoals and nearby areas plan a grand barbecue on the fifth of next month. The High Shoals factory will close for the day and workers may join the festivities. Food, speeches from Atlanta and Athens, and wide participation are expected.
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High Shoals
Oconee
Walton
Morgan
Atlanta
Athens
The Ready Pistol Slays in Narrow City Night
A black man named John Wesley Cook shot at John Mayfield and his wife after a dispute at Mayfield's home. Mayfield was wounded in the abdomen, and Mayfield's wife was grazed by a bullet near the temple. Cook fled the town, with authorities pursuing him.
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John Wesley Cook
John Mayfield
Mayfield
Cook
Doctor’s Patients Riddle Wrapped In Largely Fragmented Text
Fragmented OCR hints at a joke about a doctor and patients and a pun about wrapping up The exact source text is incomplete but suggests a humor piece centered on medical care and an unclear pun involving a doctor advising or wrapping up.
Old Pensioner Draws Revolutionary Soldier Pension in City
The article profiles Mrs. John H. Newton, nearly ninety, who receives a pension granted to her father who served in the Continental Army under Washington in the Revolutionary War. It notes nostalgia for era pensioners and frames her as a worthy beneficiary amid talk of pension grabbing.
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John H. Newton
Washington
Ester
It Wasn't Loaded A Boy Kills Self With Pistol
The article recalls an eleven year old boy named George Tate who claimed a pistol was unloaded. After the weapon discharged he collapsed and died the following day. It warns that pistols are often thought unloaded but can be deadly.
Brown's Iron Bitters touted as cure all ailments
The ad claims Brown's Iron Bitters cure dyspepsia indigestion and debility. In Cobbham, Pompey Huff a Black man nearly suffocated cleaning an old well. He was rescued by Mr Francis Epps and given restoratives and doctors say he will recover after several days.
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Pompey Huff
Cobbham
Francis Epps
An Old Citizen E W Phelps Passes Away
Mr E W Phelps died at eight o clock last night at his Pulaski street home after long illness. He was an aged Athens resident, survived by a wife and several children. The funeral is expected to be held today.
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E. W. Phelps
Pulaski Street
Phelps
Thigh Break in Bridge Accident on G C N Road
Charley Good a bridge laborer on the G C N road fell fifteen to twenty feet from a pier while tossing a plank. His thigh was badly broken yet doctors say the injuries may only leave him crippled for life.
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Charley Good
Benedict
Colored man escapes after manslaughter conviction in Georgia
A Georgia man convicted of voluntary manslaughter fled before sentencing. Officers, in pursuit, released a warrant and searched the area for the escaped inmate, who had not yet been formally sentenced when he disappeared prior to the court appearance.
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Monnoy
Pacific Blaine nominee assured amid political shifts
A letter from A. L. Conger increases confidence that Blaine will be the Republican nominee. The Blaine faction claims solid backing in the Pacific region as demands for party unity rise amid mounting speculation. A New York merchant, Louis J Sherman, is missing amid rumors of mental distress or domestic trouble. In Fort Worth Texas, Dan Andrews faces a police inquiry after a performer refused to stay at his theater and was sent home at city expense.
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New York
Louis J. Sherman
Sherman, Samuels & Co
Newark
Patterson and
Fort Worts
Tex
Dan Andrews
Kansas City
Buckley
Section
Andrews
Fort Worth
Musi Xaver Schartho
H W. Sebarwenka
Fifth Avenue
Loag
Behr Bros
Tad
Mases
Lucy Cobb Institute
Masses
Hasenran & Dozier
Saey
M. Dibowskt
P. Fannie Wacks
CIA
A Mule Kicks Farmer to Death Near Seymour
Seymour Mo August 24 News arrives that A L Rollins a farmer six miles south of town was kicked to death in his barn by a mule while harnessing it He was arranging the rear of the year when the animal kicked him in the abdomen and head He lived long enough to be carried to the house where his injuries caused intense suffering The mule had previously been regarded as dangerous as it nearly killed a young man a year ago.
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Seymour
A. L. Rollins
Here
Electric Bitters advertised as cure all for liver kidney and blood diseases
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a pure medicine capable of curing liver and kidney diseases removing pimples boils and other blood impurities. It claims malaria fever headache constipation and indigestion relief with a satisfaction guarantee or money back. Sold by John Crawford & Co wholesale and retail druggists.
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John Crawford & Co
D.uggists
Dr. Brown dies in Smyrna at age noted senator's brother
Dr. Aaron P. Brown brother of United States Senator Joseph Brown dies at home in Smyrna after long illness. Death occurred about eleven o'clock last night. past health described as generally poor due to dropsy. In other Georgia notes Mr and Mrs John Wilbite of Elberton announce Athens residence as future home. temperance rally at Bishop postponed with plans to resume in September. Minor item reports Emma Ray fined twenty five dollars by Mayor pro tem Talmadge and later paid. Ovonne County crops praised with corn near harvest and cotton yield expected at half to three quarters of a bale per acre amid price concerns.
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Brown
Atlanta
Aaron P. Brown
United States
Joseph’. Brown
Smyrna
Luz Rarsep
Emma Ray
Ovonee
Seven Year Old Boy Dies After Whiskey Incident
In Monon Georgia on August 25 a seven year old boy died under suspicious circumstances after reportedly drinking whiskey given by a neighbor, Charlie Thomas. Authorities plan an investigation to determine if the death was intentional or accidental.
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Monon
Charlie Thomas
Nepro
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