Work Provided for Prisoners at Atlanta Penitentiary
Federal appropriations seek 100000 for continuous wall work and inmate employment at the Atlanta penitentiary. Funds cover inmate labor, clothing, transport costs, and prison maintenance, with staff salaries listed. The article notes the aim to provide meaningful work and local purchases, plus a proposed military road project from Lookout Mountain toward Atlanta connections.
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Jon Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Peetal
Atlanta
House
United States
Atlapta
Carey Iben
Tne Barber Taller
Pther
Cempadiong
Caele Bam
Delense
Wills Kill Rival at Waldrop Territory
April 26 near Pensacola Tensarola, Pte. Frank Wie ow Het wtp, killed instantly by Gernton Waldrop after a quarrel escalated. Waldrop fled with his wife, then fired upon Wie with a Winchester loaded buckshot, returning fire when pursued. Waldrop shot twice, one bullet near the heart and another through the abdomen, before fleeing.
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Tensarola, Pte
Frank Wie
Gernton Waldrop
Pensacoa
Waedeop
Waldrop
Waledrop
Foster indorsed for prison commissioner post
An April 28 meeting in milledgeville Georgia endorsed Captain K R Foster for the position of prison commissioner. Strong transitional figures pressed the cane ity of Foster while the Proeresa Chad moved to back his candidacy.
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Proeresa
Chad
K. R. Foster
Straw Ballot Signs Print Georgia Governor Race Polls
A Georgia straw ballot conducted by The Constitution shows varied signatures on polls reflecting support for Hoke Smith and Joseph M. Brown. Reports list several cities and counties with names and party leanings, indicating active voter polling and non-committal responses.
Suggestion to Georgia by Richard H Edmonds
Richard H Edmonds editor of Ter Manufacturers' Record stops in Atlanta on a southern reclamation plan. He argues Georgia can mirror Mississippi Louisiana and Texas in draining overflowed lands to create wealth, noting vast prairie land and potential yields from rice and other crops with proper ditching and pumping.
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Richard H. Edmonds
Ter
Manufacturers’ Record
Atlanta
San Antonio
Baltimore
Edmonitn
South
Georgia
Misatealppi
Louisiane
Texas
Aouth
Louisiana
Whellington
Lowslana
Mgrorgia
Saina
Lump of gold worth 400 found by Dahlonega woman
In Dahlonega Georgia on April 26 Mrs Tom Roberts unearthed a 21 ounce lump of solid gold from under an old house once owned by Thomas A. Rilaine. The find, valued at about 400 by local miners, will be examined by North Georgia Agricultural College to verify its true worth. Local reaction calls it a historic buried treasure and prompts renewed garden labor post rain.
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Parattia
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Anto
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Misafunary
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Deane
Port McPherson
Atlantic
Chickamauga
Chittanooga Military Park
Casa
Crosaroada
Crawnah Springs
Cerdon
Northwest Georgia
Lee
Tir
Pollet
Smith
Tom
Anderson
Baldwin
Inelveed Atree Wit
Banka County
Andere Wom & Ature
J Tome Anderson
Daltwin
Anderson & Neicher
Starravitte
Follo
WL Drown
Alderbon & Melcher
Biarravne
G. W. Haas
T. L. Wollingeworth
Bed
Dahlonsgn
Tom Roberta
Thomas A .Rilaine
WP. Prica
Mra Roberts
Fama
Texans Fight Over Bailey Primary In Texas Nomination
In Texas on May 2 a democratic primary will select delegates at large to the national convention. Tyler’s Cone lqonason proposed Senator Bailey, with Dr Volt Houston F C Thomas Waco and Lee Young Stephensville also named. The opposing side includes M M Brooke Dallas Trumen L Storey Austin and A J Winker. Both sides claim victory amid a close vote forecast.
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Bealder
M. M. Brooke
Dallas
Trumen L. Storey
Austin
A. J.winker
Atatemente
Caucus Called on Currency in Congress Apr 26
Washington reports indicate the agriculture appropriation bill will trail naval measures in the Senate and then be stalled by the District of Columbia and pension issues. The House plans a week on the sundry civil bill amid looming currency debates. Republican whip Watson says a caucus will approve a currency bill, likely the Bland or another measure, for quick House passage. The sundry civil bill faces two days of debate as conference reports loom. the naval bill absorbs most Senate time with four battleship amendments pending. The Senate convenes Monday at 11 for DME discussions and to finalize the program before adjournment.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Dmstrict of Columbia
House
Bir
Watson
Repubican
Republian
Confederate Memorial Day Observances Across Georgia
Veterans and descendants joined parades from Savannah to Columbus in observances of Memorial Day. Generals J. G. Young and P. McGlashan led a long Confederate Veterans procession to Forsyth Park, Laurel Grove, and monuments as Daughters of the Confederacy prepared wreaths. Across Americus, Lafayette, Greensboro, Sylvania, Albany, and Columbia communities held ceremonies with orations by W. A. Covington, J. B. Shattuck, and P. W. Meldrim, and crosses of honor awarded to veterans.
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Savannah
Veterana
Sons of Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
Children of the Confederacy
Jocel
J. G. Young
P. McGlashan
Forsyth Park
Laurel Grove
Confederate Veterans’ Association
Frank P. McIntire
J. W. Mclntire
Joseph EB. Johnston
Americus
Oekgrove
Camp Sumter
Ladies Sremorial Association
Americas Light Infantry
W. A. Covington
Colquitt County
Lafayette
Methodist Church
J. B. Shattuck
Ransome
P. D. Fortune
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Diaie
W.L. Shattuck
Evans
Greensbo
Greensboro
Clement A. Kvane
Atlanta
Columbus Wena
James B. Perk
James T. Park
Sylvania
Screven
Genergl P. W. Meldrim
Kavanian
Epphause
Tolstoi Jubilee Plans Abandoned In Favour Of Society
World Tolstoi societies form an international body to study and promote Tolstoy in lieu of a formal Jubilee, with celebrations planned in St Petersburg Moscow and Liberec. A Tolstoy museum at Yasnaya Polyana is proposed, while Tolstoy declines honors citing warnings of worldly pain and anger from his age.
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Hla
Yasnaya Polyana
Moscow
Liberoltlea
Tolatol
Jeter
Michael Staknuvian
Wie
Tolstoi
Lao Tolatot
Sergius
Ita
Professor Freeman Preaches to Atlanta Deaf Mutes
Professor Freeman of Cave Spring spoke to Atlanta’s deaf mutes delivering a vivid presentation of Ben Hur and related scenes. His sermon from Matthew 28 emphasized accepting Jesus as Savior with clear gestures and area language, drawing large attendance and praise from attendees.
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Prof. Freeman
Atlanta
Viett
8. M. Freeman
Cave Spring
Hen Lur
M. Co. A. Hall
Jerusalem
Herod
Hebichem
Jesus
Mensala
Ben-Hur
Bimonsdea
Quintus Arriag
Siderim
Malthus
Wallace
Dlana
St. Mark
Jennn
Freeman
St Mark
Jesus Christ
Mian Belle Lonk
Mra. Wade MH
Tavis
Professor
Mra. Freeman
Mra
W. A. Wert
Highland Avenue
Professor Freeman
Central Congregational Hears Samuel D Capen
Hon Samuel D Capen LLD president of the American board of commissioners for foreign missions spoke at the Central Congregational church on foreign mission investment. He urged businesslike support, detailing funds, expenses and disbursements while highlighting spiritual medical and educational work abroad and the trade benefits linked to missionary activity.
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Central Congregational Church
Samuel D. Capen
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Addrena
de, Capen
Batancea
Dr. Capen
A Shapely Figure in Gossard Cursate Produced Item
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a shapely figure produced by Gossard Cursate. The text mentions Kirkcaldie and Atlanta with unclear numbers and items likely fashion related. Further readable details are sparse.
Eighth District School Convention Held in Athens
The Eighth District high school convention in Athens closed with about 30 delegates and teachers attending. Officers elected include President Wilber Calvin of Elberton, vice president O. I Horton of Mantloete, and secretary-treasurer H Mell of Athena, with several professors as directors. Contests across girls and boys declamation, essays, and music produced multiple prize winners, led by Athens high school which scored 34 points in athletics, Elberton 20, Winterville 8, and others. The next meeting date and location will be decided by the executive committee, likely in Elberton.
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Athena
Aohea
Victer Colvin
Fiberten
Hefere
Wilber Calvin
Elberton
Horton
Mantloete
H Mell
Athena Board of Directors
J. H Parks
Greenehoro
C. Ro Ayera
Dan'elsysie
Mina May Gheesling
Oreenabara
Enmay
Walter B
Athens
Mien Mathilde Brith
Elberton Hoyw
Albon Read
Athna
Huh Jodgson
Athens High School
Pont
Winterville
Pointe
Cranforg
Danielsville
Tina
Kilpatrick Dies During Visit in Macon
T G Kilpatrick of Atlanta died in Macon on April 26 during a short visit. He was 30 years old. Remains will be shipped to his home tomorrow morning for funeral and interment.
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T. G. Kilpatrick
Macon
Atlanta
Tomorow
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