Estill Declares Candidacy for Georgia Governor
Col John H Estill announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor from Savannah. He says he has no platform beyond the Constitution and laws, backs teetotalism and local option, supports education funding and Confederate veterans pensions, and notes strong support from veterans and figures like Fleming G duBignon. His background includes rising from poverty to publish The Morning News and long service with Bethesda Orphans Home.
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Sevannsh
Coleone
John H. Estudonight
the Constitution
Colonel Batill
Quckly
Emmelves
Botti
Estill
Est Ll
Fleming G. duBignon
duBignon
South Georgia
North
Middle Georgia
Une
Esti
Bartow
Manassas
South
Bethesda
Confederate Veterans
Confederate Veterans of
Savannah Fe
LaPayetta McLaws Camp
Turner First Choice in Ware County Gubernatorial Race
Waycross Georgia August 1 Special There is renewed interest in the gubernatorial race after W G Brantley declined. Henry G Turner of Brooks county is seen as the leading choice if he agrees to run. if he declines and J H Hittlt enters, he would receive support from Ware County. Berry resigns from Ware Institute principalship at Wareboro after years of service. successor undecided. Gustoso cigar factory moves to second story of W J Smith building on Plant avenue for more space. Will Bailey, a young machinist, suffers a broken arm from a lever incident in the Plant system shops. he is hospitalized in Waycross.
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Ware County
Waycross
W G. Brantley
South Georgia
Henry G. Turner
Brooks County
J. H. Hittlt
Specia
Gustoso Cigar
Opera House
W. J. Smith
Plant Avenue
Bailey
Will Bailey
Plant System
Chattadooga
Tenn
Two CAMP MEETINGS PROMISED IN Waycross Districts
Waycross Georgia notes announce the Gaskin Springs camp meeting starting Thursday night August 2 for eight to ten days. The spacious tabernacle sits on a hill near the spring supplying ample water and should accommodate up to 9,000 attendees. Some cottages have already been built and more land donations have aided the Tabernacle Association.
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Qutrict
Joel Gaxkin
Homerville
R. B. Reppard
Savannah
South Georgia
Waycross
Tabernacles
Gaskin Springs
Isrgs
Commodious &Sfale
The
Tabernacle Association
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promised Cure Advert
An advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a sure cure for dyspepsia indigestion constipation biliousness torpid liver and weak kidneys It claims prevention of indigestion and nervousness by maintaining a healthy stomach and urges readers to try the remedy.
Barrett to Run for Georgia State Agricultural Society President
Augusta Ga August 1 Special James Barrett will be a candidate to succeed Hon J Pope Brown as president of the Georgia State Agricultural Society Brown will not seek reelection Barrett is long time member and former finance committee chair and five year vice president He has thirty years farming experience and aims to advance farmer welfare and state agriculture
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Augusta
Pope Brown
James Barrett
Georgia State Agricultural Society
J. Pope Brown
Barrett
John, O. Waddell
J. Pons Brown
Agricultus
Tron
Georgia
Prominent Georgian O C Smith Dies After Long Illness
O C Smith, born October 2 1853 in Forsyth Georgia, dies at his home in Hihesville on Sunday at 8 am after months of illness. Former Liberty County sheriff for ten years, he leaves a wife eight children three sisters and a brother. Interment at Jones Creek cemetery. Amos Subers, Bainbridge merchant, dies suddenly at home. Ex Congress man John Davis dies in Topeka at age 64, a noted labor reform and populist figure who served in Congress from 1890 to 1892.
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Hihesville
O. C. Smith
Forsyth
5. M. Smith
Middle
North Georgia
Liberty County
R. & Bradwell
J. B. Manson
MecCraan
J. M. ‘Smith
Texas
Jones Creek
Ames Suthers
Bainbridge
Gpeotel
Amos Subers
CG. Subers
Donalson Street
Davis
Topeka
Kans
John Davis
Sangamon County
Illinois
Kansas
Congress
Two Black inmates escape from jail in daylight
Two Black prisoners broke jail in the afternoon by pulling up a wash basin and breaking through a wall. They walked out unnoticed as bloodhounds arrived but could not track the cold, walked-over trail. One of the pair was captured. others fled toward Lumber City after a burglary arrest.
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McRae
August
Lumber City
Sheriff Roberts Named Receiver in Federal Action
Federal court appoints Sheriff Roberts as receiver of R. D. B. Jones stock with sale set for August 12. Federal receiver W. H. McCrory removes Roberts trace chain from the store amid unsettled proceedings. Southern Cotton Company buys Savannah mills for about 27040 dollars, with Wayneboro mill sale noted and Virginia Carolina Chemical involved in fertilizer deals.
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Roberts
Federal Court
Columbus
Butt
R. DB. Jones
W. H. McCrory
Futt
McCrory Teelty
Savennaa
Ine Dawson
Gaz Cotton
Southern Cotton
Fragmentary Note Notes City Committee and Ex Superintendent
Fragmented OCR hints at a city committee and ex superintendent disputes. Mentions Howards, sapatao, and paving details, with unclear counts and positions. No clear dates or full names accessible.
Father Davis Eludes Arrest In Brass Theft Ring
Macon Georgia reports Lee Davis Sr once convicted of handling stolen brass is suspected in a new scheme with son Lea Davis Jr. after a barrel weighing nearly 600 pounds of brass was shipped to Baltimore marked Thomas Co. Police seize detail on a related 1,000 pound shipment. Drayman Levi Jones aided by information from Davis Sr. led to the arrest of Lea Davis Jr. and the pair are linked to railroads Southern Central and Georgia Southern. Davis Sr. remains at large as investigators connect past shipments to a Baltimore firm.
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Macon
August L
Bredel
Lea Davis, Jr
Ameson and
Jenkins
Lee Davis
Davis
Levi Jones
Tuesday Jones
Southern
Baltimore
Thomas& Co
Lee Davis, Jr
Central
Georgia Southern
Drayman Jones
Davis, Sr
Bible Superior Court
Regular Boat Line Planned to Aid Macon Merchants
August 1 plan to run a regular line of boats on the Ocmulgee river between Macon Hawkinsville and Abbeville aim to cut rail freight costs for shoes and other goods. The Industrial Girl may begin regular freight service between Macon and Abbeville, promising lower rates and broader trade access, with potential expansion if profitable. The river channel has been deepened to support larger boats, boosting trade for Macon and nearby towns.
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Macon
Ocmulgee
Maccon
Hawkinsville
Abbeville
Americus
Cordele
Albany
Hawkineville
Burglar Fired Five Shots in Dark Room
In Macon Georgia August 4 a night break in ended as a fight between two black men. A burglar entered the room of Andersen Peters and after being discovered opened fire firing five shots aimed at Peters but missing in the darkness. Peters defended himself with bed slats and battered the intruder before he escaped as police arrived.
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Macon
Pine Street
Andersen Peters
Peters
General Evans to Visit Macon for Veterans Reunion Plans
General Clement A. Evans, commander of the United Confederate Veterans of Georgia, will be in Macon tomorrow evening to confer with the executive committee of the local veterans relative to plans and arrangements for the reunion in Macon Georgia.
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Committee On Veterans’ Reunion
Macon
Clement A. Evans
United Confederate Veterans of Georgia
Iqcel Veterans
Brunswick Gains World Outlet Via Seaboard Connection
Brunswick and Birmingham railroad linked with Seaboard Air Line this afternoon uniting Brunswick with a major railway system. Officials including President Machen and General Manager Barr sent telegrams to New York and other centers praising the connection. The event marks Brunswick’s dream of an outside-world outlet and signals active rail work extending toward Ware county.
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Brunswick
Gdf
Brunswick and Birmingham
Seaboard Air Line
Seaboard
Machen
New York
John Skelton Willams
Barr
Gabbett
Robert Lanta
Georgia
Atlanta
Pry
Lowry
State veterans reunion set for Macon next October
The state veterans group will convene in Macon next October for the reunion. Commander Evans has been specially invited to attend. Local veterans aim to make the event the most successful and enjoyable ever held in the state.
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Macon
Evans
Value of a Street Railroad in Macon Hits Tax Dispute
Arbitrators including Judge Spencer Atkinson and H E B Palmer met in Macon to resolve a conflict between Kenia lets of Macon and the Dracon Consolidated street railway over the city’s assessment. The railroad claimed the city taxed its franchise. debate centered on whether to base the assessment on construction cost or market value. If Atkins and Palmer fail to agree, a third arbitrator will be chosen.
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Macon Consolidatea Company
Macon
Spencer Atkinson
Comptroller General
H. EB. W. Palmer
Atlanta
Dracon Consolidated Street Railway
Kenia
Willerby
Miller
Winters
Atkins
Palmer
Speer Issues Injunction In Macon Property Case
Judge Emory Speer signed an injunction preventing Macon from interfering with Central of Georgia railway properties. The city had seized and turned them over to the Macon Dublin and Savannah railroad, claiming Central forfeited rights by disuse. The order requires restoration of possession to Central pending a hearing on the dispute.
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Macon
Central Railroad
Emory Speer
United States Court
Central of Georgia Railway
Macon, Dublin and
Savannah Railroad
Central
The
Funeral of Henry Spier Held in Macon Ga
Henry Spier well known railroad engineer funeral held at his home in Macon at 10 o clock with Rev Bard officiating. Many floral offerings. Interment at Rose Hill cemetery. Pallbearers listed as J J Cond J Van Lyckel R A Smith C B Muldawney O L McWaters and Dr J B Brown.
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Macon
Henry Spier
Bardwell
Rose Hill Cemetery
J. J. Cond
J. ©. van Lyckel
R. A. , Smith
C. B. Mu
Agreement Reached in Columbus Railroad Strike End
In Columbus Georgia the Columbus Railroad Company and striking motormen and conductors agreed to end the walkout. Workers accept 12 44 cents per hour and allow the company to keep three replacements. The company will not reinstate the old dummy crew and will deal with workers individually rather than as a union. A citizen committee will mediate.
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Columbus
Columbus Railroad Company
Motte Green
Street Railway Employees’ Union
Muscoghe values crawl up under tax consolidation
Tax Receiver Henderson nears completion of consolidating Muscogee county tax returns. The updated figures show about an $800,000 rise over last year driven by new cotton mills, industrial plants, and rising real estate values. Last year’s increase was about $750,000, and the year prior up to $500,000.
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Haa
Columbus
Henderson
Mustaged County
Engagement announced for Ida Feller and David Cohen
Columbus Ga August 1 engagement announced for Ida Feller daughter of J Feller of Columbus and David A Cohen of Bainbridge Ga The engagement was celebrated by a reception at the home of Mr and Mrs J Feiler The date of the engagement has not yet been announced
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Columbus, Ga
Ida Feller
J. Feller
Columbus
David A. Cohen
Bainbridge, Ga
Mise Feller
Cohen
Bainbridge
J. Feiler
Jealousy Tragedy Kills Two Near Senatobia
A telephoned report from Senatobia Mississippi says a young man named Goin fatally shot another youth named Westbrook near Senatobia in Tate County and then killed himself. Jealousy is cited as the motive.
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Memphis
Venn
Senatobia
Miss
Goin
Westbrook
Senatobla
Tate County
Wholesale theft of goods shatters St Louis trade ring
Police say Isaac Wagenbaker and son Adolph were arrested for receiving stolen property from the St Louis Transfer Company. Investigators tie the case to wholesale theft of cases valued at about 20000 from the Big Four railroad freight house in East St Louis. The Wagenhalters admit buying crates from a transfer company driver and Joseph Mack confirms deliveries to their store.
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St. Louis
Isaac Wagenbaker
Adolph
St. Louis Transfer Company
Big Four Railroad
East St. Louis
Wagenhalters
Treasurer Park's Barbecue Hosts Macon Delegation
Prominent Maconites visited Holton, the country home of State Treasurer HR Dr Park, eight miles from Macon on the Southern road, for a barbecue tendered to a number of his friends. The occasion was enjoyed by all, with Park’s hospitality noted. The Macon party returned home at 7:10 this evening.
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Oyfer
Macon
Macon Notes Include Local Events and Appointments
Newe Notes from Macon reports reception letters from Washington praising the Macon inspection office, Dudley M. Hughes linked with the State Agricultural Society, and George F. Archer noted as a prominent local businessman. An entertainment event benefits a needy cause, the Macon recruiting office shows July enlistments, the Tattnall square pavilion opens with an orchestra, and the city council advances plans for a bankruptee dispute and a new fire engine.
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Miemes
J—Pasitaster
Harry Powards
Washington
Alma
Macon
Dudley M. Hughes
Jofela State Agricultural Society
George F. Archer
Cameo
United States
Tattnall Square
Oy Jetroan
Hill
Combere
Coi
Ee Kot Tucker & Eso
Mac
Jean T
Fire Devours Missouri Town Grocery Store Row
A blaze in Clarksville Missouri at 11 pm destroyed Cash and Marvin’s grocery and swept across the block. The fire consumed Werrick Brothers grocery Huber’s restaurant Nelson’s meat market Nutman’s harness shop J B Middleton’s dry goods store two millinery shops the Collins residence and several other homes and businesses. Firemen fought the flames but full control was not established by early morning authorities said.
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Clarksville
Cash & Marvin
Cash & Marvin's
Werrick Brothers
Huber
Nelson's
Nutman's Harness Shop
J. B. Middleton
Collins House
Government Receipts and Expenditures July Report
Washington August 1 government receipts and expenditures for July 1900 show 52 320 240 receipts and 52 207 500 expenditures yielding a surplus of 12 750. In Boulder a corporal was fatally shot during a quarter centennial salute when he stepped in front of a gun to assist loading a piece. Public Debt Statement lines are garbled but indicate monthly or yearly debt data.
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Washington
Boulder, Corp
Chaffen Heht Artillery
Denver
Cornoral
H. V. Palmer
Rome Tax Collector Sanford Bond Controversy Deepens
Rome Ga August 1 Special Tax Collector Sanford faces grand jury action and bond upheaval. United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company signs a $115,000 bond amid questions over county checks, while Sanford defends his integrity and asks for thorough investigation. Commissioners defend their oversight and deny any fault, noting no friction exists with the bonding company. Several jurors dissented from harsh criticisms of the board.
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Rome
Sanford
United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company
Baltimore
Gammon
Board of County Commissioners
Grand Jury
George Collis
Bond Company
John J. Seay
J. A. Gammon
Fatality shadows Glenn family at Cave Spring
Rome Ga August 11 Special A queer fatality haunts the Glenn home at Cave Spring in this county. The death of Hon F A Glenn yesterday marks the fourth in the family within three years following prior fatalities from a sister's horse accident a daughter's death Mary and Frank Glynn deaths and a recent paralysis death of another daughter Sallie Smith. Glenn served eight years as a county commissioner and was a popular figure in the area.
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Gave Springs
Glenn
Rome
F. A. Glenn
Cave Sphine
Martha Glenn
Mary
Frank Glynn
Sallie Smith
W. F
John Glenn
Mass Eva Glenn
Atlanta
Woman Given Life Sentenced for Husband’s Murder
Rome Georgia special reports Hma Johnson a 35? year old negro woman was convicted of murdering her husband. Circumstantial evidence supported the verdict and she was sentenced to life imprisonment. The victim was found on his doorstep with a bullet wound as his wife blamed another man who furnished an alibi. Major William E Almy died in Porto Rico hospital from appendicitis.
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Hma Johnson
Rome
Hmma Johnson
Almy
Porto Rico
San Juan
P. R
Willam E. Almy
Election for Bonds in Duvall County Florida
A special election in Duvall County on August 1 issued $100000 of 5 percent bonds to rebuild county buildings burned in the Jacksonville fire of May 3. Voters were sparse, about 15 percent countywide, with 288 in favor and 30 against in eight precincts. Rural districts reportedly opposed, but a safe majority was expected to proceed with rebuilding two courthouses and a jail.
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Duvall County
Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Two Linemen Die From Live Wire Contact
In Shreveport Louisiana on August 1 two Cumberland telephone linemen George Potts and FP B Player were instantly killed when a covered wire they were stringing contacted a trolley span. The accident occurred while they were making a bar connection.
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Shreveport
George Potts
FP. B. Player
Cumberlard
Farmer Killed by Lightning Near Livingston
Birmingham reports William Williams, a farmer, struck by lightning near Livingston, Alabama, yesterday and instantly killed. The incident left his shoes torn, with no skin broken on his body. In Brownstown, West Virginia, Watt Hareless shot his sweetheart Maui Vaughn and then fatally shot himself. he is expected to die.
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Birmingham
Ala
William Williams
Livingston
Sweetheart
Self
Brownstown
W. Va
Watt Hareless
Maui Vaughn
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