Canal feasibility report from Engineer Church for Macon area
Engineer Church states the canal scheme from the Ocmulgee river to Macon is feasible. His expansive report outlines an equal top width of fifty feet, bottom width thirty feet, depth ten feet, and a delivery capacity of 1288 cubic feet per second. He projects substantial power potential and city water benefits, with costs varying by scope up to about 313 060 dollars for full canal and water power development.
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Acoy
New York
Ocmulzee Nver
Bincon Canal
J . McBurney
Acants
Ir Church
Church E
Prado
Hyde Ae Ibs
Bincon
Cary
Trebnery
Manin
Mann
Wacenan
Pwer
Wien
Enue
Knuwiedza
Labor Federation Meeting Promises Action on Prop osition
A gathering in Macon featuring John T Boucurlier was postponed as delegates from the Macon Typographical Union discussed a proposed federation plan. The conference noted friction among allied groups and anticipated efforts for mutual benefit, with a September meeting slated in Ackor for broader federation talks.
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Strov CIA
Specil
Maceo Carpenters and
Jomcers
Lion
John T
Confederation of Aakor
Metz
Saturdany
Lnk
Miter
Confederatun
Obering Imen
Macon
Fechheimer Baum case and late Georgia political notices
In the Fechheimer Baum matter Comer & Co of Savannah were Baum & Co's largest creditors at about 38001, with Judge Speer ruling Comer & Co would recover under 25000. News suggested an appeal to the Supreme Court, but debates shifted as agit moved ahead, and Comer & Co chose to appeal. Also reported were a sad death in Macon of Mrs Fred Ulver, with funeral set for Centenary Church, and train delays on the Georgia Southern line near Lahesty. Ahead, political dynamics in Maprsov with Morgan’s congressional bid heating up as Lawson and Colley campaign the eighth district.
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Fechheimer Baum
Comer & Co
Savannah
Baum & Co
Speer
Supreme Court of the United States
Agit
Macon
Fred Ulver
Centenary Church
Marshal Cook shoots inmate escapes in Baxarr incident
In Baxarr on August 9 at 7 30 p m marshal Vicary Cook pursued Joe Branch an old offender after arresting him near a hotel. Branch resisted and drew a pistol wounding the marshal as bystanders offered aid and authorities investigate the hotel area for the suspect.
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Marshal Cook
Baxarr
Vicary Cook
Joe Branch
Cook
Branch
Richmond and Danville praised by Washington Post for southern development
The Washington Post lauds the Richmond and Danville railroad for boosting southern development. It notes rapid expansion from 110 miles to over 2300 miles under lease, praising management and officials like General Manager Randolph and General Passenger Agent Taylor. The piece highlights efficiency and accommodation, citing Major Berkeley in Atlanta and the broader network including Atlanta and Charlotte.
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South
Washington Post
Sane
Richmond and
Danville
Post
Ias
Dan‘nile
Longth
Richmonds
Randolph
Taylor
Washington
Atlanta
Birmingham
Major Berkeley
Charlotte
Bayonet Feature Claims 13 Dead in Ongoing Agitation
Report cites a bayonet incident leaving 13 dead amid two weeks of political agitation. Dispatch details the force bill debates and public unrest fueling the violence as authorities attempt to restore order.
Lawson Cason lead in county congress race in Georgia
A long Augusta Georgia dispatch outlines political maneuvering for the eighth district with Lawson and Colley as leading contenders. It notes Lawson’s expected thirteen to fourteen county votes from Putnam Green Morgan and Hancock, Colley with ten, Olive with ten, and predicts Lawson’s nomination with support from Clark Franklin and possibly Oglethorpe. Also covered are a Negro Farmers Alliance store plan, a fatal rock blasting accident near Jessup, political endorsements for Rev Timmerman, a rail line postmaster appointment, and a boy’s accidental firearm death in Atlanta with Ware County and Alfred Cason nomination details.
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Deen Wangling
Colonel Colley
Jude Rawson Spetka
Ruthledge
Colley
Lair Ping
Hugh Shoals
Lawson
Morgan
JG Gibson
Oglethorpe
JE Live
Eighth
Thomas G Lawson
Putqua
Oliva
Ogiethorpe
Putiwn
Greens
Hancock
Olive
Oconee
Clark
Franklin
Oglethorpe Wincb Wall
Auguste
Avousts Ga
Colored Farmers ‘Alliance
Richmond
Burke and Columbi
Alhaneca
Augusta
Bis Liast Mownon
Pare Jessup
Blastar
The Soul’s Windows at Chantauqua School Exercises
A Chantauqua lecture urges school study as windows to the soul. Reading, arithmetic, geography, history, grammar each open vistas into shared human experience, industry, commerce, language, and national character, guiding a child toward civic growth and Christian participation in society.
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Natwre
Tina
Anthmena
Kontier Ao
Fortha Aoulia
China
England
France
Germany
Mediterranean
Hnstory
Clement
Chautauqua Day Features Speeches and Lectures
Alliance Day at Chautauqua drew a large crowd with speeches by B J Redding George N Lester L F Livingston and others. A farmers institute was proposed for fourteen counties and a committee formed to pursue organizing it with the Chautauqua company and state agriculture commissioner. The Weber orchestra and Smmth chorus performed well. Dr Dickerman gave an Egyptology lecture outlining pyramids obelisks temples and sculpture with engaging detail. The day featured a full program of services and a science of art discussion concluding with notes on Queen Hatshepsut and ancient Egyptian life.
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Wen
Alliance
Chautauqua
B J Redding
George N Lester
L F Livingston
A H Guilleté
Coronel J G Camp
Scount of Bickness
Douglas, Cobb, Paulding Campbell
Fulton
Peabody Hall
Chautauqua Company
Tute
Farriers Institute
Sons
Coonel
Livingston
RT ‘Nestus
EF Redding
John D Lerkers
Ste Cochran
T J Hardaxe
Cob County
K Love
Collins
Leven
Salley
We Brown
Douglas County
Harvey Ri
Buauldng County
BP aAnstin
Cwt
Buchanan
Campbell County
Alliance Farmer
Atlanta pxetiTu- Tron
The
Evening Journal
St J Redding
Fedding
Stte Agneulineal Society
LaGrings
Ins
San Ah Brah
Farmer
Dickerman
Remirk
Joln Ruskin
Daghor
Takka
Mexdoum
Guzeh
Givin
Great Pyramid
Girehston
Yirgin
Che Ev Teick
Lie Sunsdav
Cheaps
Wiile
Heh Plis
Bank of
Thames
Hatazon
Harenae
Rome
New York
Azibas
Aleyandas
Centires
Central Park
Pasang
Old Egypt
Thekerman
Karnac
Ishaira
Boulsy
Sakhara
Egypt
Mamphis
Greece
Dir Smith
Chautauqua Suniay Yeeper
Smith
Ermon
George B Eager
Anniston
Ala
Prugladaz
Mondal
AH Gald
Husiegl
Weber Reed
Leon Hancent
Philadelphia
Lyron
CLSC
Lveander Sickerman
Hattsn
Manet
Fharioh
George Washi
Hutasa
Thorhmes Tel
Israel
Seine
Foyal Avumaises
Bas
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ST Macon's Canal
Church
A Federation OF Labor
Macon Typographical Union
Macey
Gaugust
Bretkuprvert
Gor
Ayty Dyson
Oruiftean
Esanheur
Esanheur In Mripia, Lua
Tram
Spoeral McCall
Balin
Shewannee Cutler Works
Hadykins
Géthe Capital Bank
Hodginns
Troy
Zison
Speal
Danagement
Tate
Southwestern
A.clark
United States Court
Bacon, Ga
Anguat
United States
Waghent
Georgia Southern
Lahesty
Colles
Joo Stand With
Maprsov
Cakual
T Yawson
Republican Party
Pek
Baxley
Ther Colored Alliancemen
Patol
Batley
J. A Timmerman
Earron
J A Timmerman
Tummerman
Ndare
Congress
Timmerman
Davey
Wilkes County
Sim Booker
D Callaway
Wooten
R Motte Smyth
John W Winefield
M Callan
Dancon C
Hull
Icom
Central
AvansTa
Philp S North
Central Railroad
Charles McLoughlin
Vir L . McCleskey
Flaght
Denning
Avavera
Postoffice
Sharp
Dening
Chattanooga
Wanamaker
Sharptodsy
Ctizens
Armaxs
Hayden Jackson
D | Talmadge
Prmes Avenue
Grofen
Alfred Cason
Waycross
Ware
W W Sharp
D. J Blackburn
W A McDonald
Cason
Hof
Willian Harris
Chantauqua
Locamme
Vienna
Tarner
Ain Ses Odom
Drayton
Messray Sharp& Cobb
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