Cotton crop prospects dim due to rains and seed shortage
In Columbus Georgia on April 27 Colonel H Bussey warned a large cotton crop is unlikely this year as rains wash lands and rotting seed in bottoms. Replanting will be heavy. seed scarcity limits planting and several acres may be switched to corn and small grain. Farmers expect higher prices but overall reduced acreage. The flood topic dominates among local cotton men.
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Columbus
H. Bussey
South
Georgia
Alabama
Bussey
Texas
Mississippi
Cotton
Nell
White man Johnson accuses Tattnall county band of whitecappers
Johnson, visiting Savannah from Tattnall county, says a whitecapped gang near Reidsville has terrorized blacks and defied arrest. He claims murders and outrages by the group, mentions grand jury immunity, and says U.S. authorities cannot act. He plans to return home and buy a shotgun for protection.
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Savannah
Johnson
Tattnall County
Reidsville
Lfe
United States
Tattnall
Fire destroys home in Montezuma Ga on Dooly Street
A Wednesday night fire at the residence of HE J Wilson on Dooly Street in Montezuma Ga. consumed the house and its contents, with the roof already collapsing upon discovery. The inmates escaped safely as the blaze overwhelmed the structure, insured only partially. The cause is suspected to be rats in the ceiling.
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Montezuma
HE. J. Wilson
Dooly Street
Surance
Osborne makes a kick in Savannah primary fight
Savannah April 27. The county executive committee met at the courthouse to plan a May 16 primary for solicitor general and county officers. The Liberal Club and Citizens' Club clashed over management and purging of registration, with a 15 to 9 vote backing the plan. Osborne sent a telegram to state chairman F. G. duBignon protesting rules and management and requesting an appeal and immediate meeting.
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Savannah
W. W. Osborne
Walter C. Hartridge
Buckey
Citizens' Club
Liberal Club
Walter G. Chariton
State Committee
Ntte
A. N. Manuey
Citizens’ Club
J. J. Sullivan
Harry Willink
J. F. Sullivan
A. M. Leffler
J. B. Collins
F. G. duBignon
FG. duBignon
Albemaine Hotel
New York City
Democratic Executive Committee
Chatham County
Ats
W. Osborne
Central and Fruit Growers President Egan on Ar rangements for Crop
Savannah Ga April 27 Special The attention of President John M Egan of the Central railroad was directed today to an editorial in The Atlanta Constitution arraigning the Georgia railroads for failing to aid peach growers and farmers. Egan explained arrangements with Fruit Growers Express Chicago to furnish refrigerating cars and icehouses. He said six miles of extra tracks are being laid at Fort Valley and nearby to speed fruit movement and that crate manufacturers are being listed for growers. Transportation and refrigeration rates are established, and he noted the need to provide a service equal to that of 1898 to keep growers satisfied. He emphasized constant updates on conditions and forthcoming crop needs.
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Egan
Savannah
John M Egan
Central Railroad
Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Central
The
Southern
Exan
Fruit Growers' Express
Chicago
Macon
Fort Valley
Marshallville
Ita
Fell from Second Story in Montezuma Building
Montezuma Ga April 27 special Wednesday afternoon about 4 o clock Mr Tom Dennie a carpenter working under Contractor Black of this place fell from the second story of Colonel Felton s new building on North Dooly street and sustained painful injuries Physicians were immediately called and dressed his wounds the physicians think unless he has sustained some internal injuries he will be able to resume his duties again in a few days.
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Montezuma
Tom Dennie
Black
Colonel Felton
Do Their Own Work in Foundry Brings Prosperity to Rome
Rome Ga April 21 Special. A strike spurred two years ago led Bowle and Terhune molders to form a cooperative foundry. Capitalized at 20000, later 30000, with 10 percent wages at start. Most stock paid in labor. Dividend 30 per share first year and 37.25 second year. Workers own 500 to 1000 in stock. A Randle oversees workers. New canning factory planned, capacity 5000-10000 cans daily. crates plant to begin Monday with 75-100 workers. Pheasant egg program aims to stock county and protect game. trip to Washington May 1 to lobby for 6 million Coosa river opening appropriation.
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Rome
Bowle & Terhune
J. J. Seay
Life
A. Randle
Fourth Ward
C. L. King Manufacturing Company
Athens Enforces Muzzle Law for Dogs
In Athens Georgia the new muzzle law is in effect as policemen round up stray dogs. About twenty dogs were sent to the pound and any uncalled dogs by 8 pm tomorrow will be killed. The Humane Society opposes enforcement while the city council favors the measure to prevent dog bites.
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Athens
Apros
Humane Society
History of Sunday Schools Book Underway
Athens Ga April 27 Special Dr B F Riley of the University will write a new book titled The History of Sunday Schools for the American Baptist Publication Society He plans a work of about 350 pages covering all Sunday school movements not limited to Baptist history and expects completion in six months.
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Riley
Athens
B F Riley
University of Georgia
American Baptist Publication Society
Hydrophobic cow drowns after killing sheep near Athens
In Ed wind near Athens Georgia a cow owned by Mr H L Morton attacked a sheep, goreing it to death then leaping into a creek and drowning. The incident caused much excitement as the hydrophobic cow died.
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Athens
Edwin
L. Morton
Macon to Have New Bridge on Fifth Street
Macon Georgia starts tearing down the old river bridge at Fifth Street as construction teams work to replace the long serving structure with a new span over the river. The project proceeds with sizable crews in Macon.
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Fifth Street
Macon
Bridge Construction Delays Major East Macon Traffic
While steel is hauled for a new build, East Macon residents face major disruption as most traffic must detour to the Spring Street bridge about a mile away. A ferry will carry pedestrians, a fire company goes to East Macon, and completion is expected by August 1.
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East Macon
Spring Street
Negro Drowns at Bridge Construction Scene
Elberton Georgia April 27 A free man named Eberhart colored drowned in Broad River after a flatboat struck a temporary wooden pillar during a bridge lift. Contractor Wallace and crew lost control as the river rose and the flat sank. The bridge connects Elbert and Wilkes counties and was previously burned by incendiaries before rebuilding with insurance proceeds.
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Eberhart
Elberton
Freeman Eberhart
Wallace
Bell's Ferry
Elbert
Wilkes
Injured in Stable Accident at Thomaston
Thomaston Ga April 27 Special Late yesterday evening Mr W Ce Hig tower a prominent citizen and livery man was seriously injured when a frightened team ran away today Mel seriously is suffering with a broken arm and many severe bruises
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Thomaston
W Ce. Hig Tower
Mel
Webster County Democratic Primaries Ordered for May and July
The Webster County Democratic Executive Committee fixed a May 16 primary for governor statehouse officers superior court judges solicitors general and a third district congressman and a July 1 primary for county officers and a General Assembly member. Voter qualifications follow state rules for white voters supporting Democratic nominees. new executive committees will be elected and primary returns filed at the Preston courthouse by 32 o'clock the day after each primary.
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Preston
Democratic Executive Committee
Webster County
Statehouse
Superior Court
State Executive Committee
Democratic Party
Houston County politics spark strong nomination chatter
In Perry Georgia on April 27 the Houston political scene shows Jim Duncan likely to be nominated with broad support in Houston and solid showings in Bibb Crawford Taylor and Walker. Three candidates seek the representative seat as others are hinted, while county offices attract vigorous competition. The Democratic executive committee plans a May 11 primary and predicts contests across state and local offices with party figures planning campaigns.
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Perry
Houston
Jim Duncan
Bibb
Crawford Taylor
Walker
Senate
Democratic Executive Committee
Lewis
Death of Rev E K Love in Savannah
Revered African American preacher Rev E B Love of the First African Baptist church in Savannah dies at his residence. He led a church once counted among the world’s largest congregations with about 6000 members and a strong political voice in the local colored Republican community. He served as president of the Baptist Missionary Society and treasurer of the Baptist College at Macon, and helped found the Georgia State Industrial College. Funeral crowds exceeded 3,000 with a grand procession to Laurel Grove Cemetery.
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Savannah
EB. Love
First African Baptist Church
Love
Albama
Augusta
Atlanta
Georgia
First
Baptist Missionary Society
Baptist Central College
Macon
Colored Industrial College
Baptist Publication Society
Baptist Truth
Colored Masons
Georgia State Industrial College
Laurel Grove
Mrs Pinkham Public Letters From Lynn Officials
Mrs Pinkham presents a new book containing letters from Lynn city officials who examined female troubles. The correspondence is handled by women only and kept confidential. She claims to have helped a million women and invites readers to write.
Memorial Day Observed Across Georgia Towns
Memorial Day events in LaGrange West Point and Abbeville featured memorial exercises, sermons, and songs. Col Shepard Bryan of Atlanta praised for his oratory. Maj J L Schaub re elected commander. veterans pursue written histories. West Point held 3 pm services with Hon John D Little praising Confederate valor and women. Abbeville program led by Prof W H Cassells included 500 attendees and a school auditorium program.
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LaGrange
TaGrange
Shepard Bryan
Atlanta
J. L. Schaub
J. I. Schaub
Southern Female College
A W. Quillian
First Methodist Church
America
W.G Park
Frank P. Longley
Ranleigh Park
F. C. Ferret
Frank P Longley
Republic
J J Ware
Colonel Bryan
West Point
West Point Oa
Jackson
H. M. Quillian
Bonnie Blue Flag
John D Little
Columbus
Georgia House of Representatives
Signon S Strong
Little
Confederacy
Tittle
Mary Johnson
Abbeville
Georgia Normal College
Businness Institute
W. H. Cassells
Public Schools
G. V. Fuller
Ree
Memorial Day Observances Across Georgia and South Carolina
Memorial exercises honored Confederate veterans with cadet escorts, school choirs, and readings. Georgians and South Carolinians gathered in Dahlonega, Eatonton, Lexington, and other towns, with remarks by veterans, Daughters of the Confederacy, and local officials.
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Mark
Anheuser-Busch Brewing
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Faust
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Washington
River and Harbor Committee
Coosa
Gulf
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Houston County
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Apr
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Ony
J. JL. Weaver
E. K. Love
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Farlinger’s
J W. McKin
Jessie Cone
Florida
Arlington
Terrell
M OD. Dickerson
CC. Curry
Meek
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Lula Contey
South Carolina
Fletcher
Dahlonega
College Chapel
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Chidren
Dixie
H. Pj. Nunn
Phi Stu Society
Banche Gurley
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Patush
College
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Decoratolaestra Society
E R Cook
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R. T. Davis
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Dixie Chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy
Putnam Rifles
Meson Academy
N Ho Bailard
Mias Mame Weaver
Iarden
Guthman Steam Laundry
Peachtree St
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W M. Weaver
Greenestoro
Gilmer Blues
Thomas H Dozier
Geome Pup
Williamsburg
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South Mountain
Secessionville
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Weldon Railroad
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George C Smith
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M P Hall
Butts County
Bool
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Halla
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