Prohibition and Railroad Issues Stir Savannah Speech
In Savannah Mr Guerry speaks on prohibition and tax fairness arguing local option depends on repeal of prohibition, condemns liquor lobby and railroad power, cites Macon and Atlanta cases, and urges the people to rise to demand fair taxation and state franchise sharing. He notes Savannah’s role in the South Georgia bloc and questions slate unity amid campaign invites.
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Atlanta
Guerry
Angee PA
Macon
Equor
Georgia
Thomas Jefferson
Isaac Bush
Congress
Capitol
Toombs
Stephens
Atlantice
Ligdog
Atos
J. L. Eland
Tt. Ieaegen
Savannah
South Georgia
Rune Cle DuBignop
North Georgia
Flem
A Guerry
Brantley
Wallil
Mr. Guerry
Georgia Gubernatorial Campaign Fires Up State Debate
In a heated exchange, speakers criticise Terrell on depot funding and public property use, attack Brown’s tax reductions, and defend Guerry’s platform. Joe Hall praises watchdog role while decrying liquor and railroad influence as he outlines tax policy positions. Guerry and supporters head to Thom asville and Clay County for further campaigning.
Companion Holds by a Foot Until Help Arrives
Savannah story reports Arthur Starr inspector in the water works department saving himself after hanging from the fifth story window by a shoe, while coworker W. Folliard barely kept him from falling. Starr remained still, preserving both lives during a perilous moment.
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Savannah
Arthur Starr
Waterworks Department
City Exchange
Inspector Starr
Wuam Folliard
Thone
Pollard
Folliard
Starr
Bond votes and local news in Athens Georgia
Athens and Oconee County news report bond approvals for a jail project in Watkinsville amounting to $898, city water meters settled with rates 16 cents per thousand gallons for residents and 10 cents for manufacturers, sanitary inspector elected Dr Cheney, and local business notes on Mallison Braided Cord Compass plant as well as a morphine overdose incident and other city items.
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Athens
Wes Non
McKinnon
Matthews
Walter ‘Forbes
Narragansett Machine Company
Messrs
E. D. Cox
J. L. Stevens
L. H. Burch
J. K. Kenney
C. F. Park
Watkinsville
Gta
J. F. Edwards
Morris Skalowski
PAZO OINTMENT Promised Cure Refunded If Unsuccessful
The advertisement states eczema has no cure, but PAZO OINTMENT will refund your money if it fails to cure ringworm tetter old ulcers sores pimples and blackheads on the face and all skin diseases. The price is 50 cents.
Better Schools for Ware Bill To Be Introduced
Ware county awaits a proposed three mill special school tax introduced by Senator L. Johnson at the next Georgia legislature. If passed, annual funds would rise by about 38,682.50, with state aid bringing total county school funds to roughly 13,000 to 14,000 annually outside Waycross. County education officials plan to build new, durable schoolhouses, improve facilities, extend terms, hire better teachers, and push a circulating library to promote reading among farmers.
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Waycross
L. Johnson
Georgia
Ware County
D. R. Walker
County Board of Education
Walker
Were
Two Women Shot Down in Dallas Killing One and Wounding Other
In Dallas Texas Wille White was killed and Sallie Walker wounded fatally as police seek the shooter. The attack occurred six blocks from downtown in a residence. the Walker woman is not expected to live beyond twenty four hours. No eyewitnesses or motive yet established.
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Dallas
Texas
Tex
Wille White
Sallie Walker
Walker
Trouble Ahead for Mormons in Millwood Section
A Ware county resident warns that Mormons aiming to teach their doctrine near a Millwood district school may trigger trouble from local citizens. Alleged previous break-in at the school fuels concern as some converts vow to continue preaching there despite opposition.
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Waycross
Millwood
Ware County
Erie
Waycross Negroes Sentenced for Gambling Convictions
Thirteen of the negroes convicted in Waycross city court for gambling have been sent to convict camps at Farrar in Clinch county. Seventeen were convicted in one gang, but four paid fines to avoid punishment.
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Waycross
Waycrona
Farau
Clinch County
Funeral of George Haynes in Macon Georgia
Funeral services for George Haynes were held at his Fourth Street residence with Rev. J. W. Simmons and Rev. Mr. Pendleton officiating. Burial followed in Jones Chapel cemetery. Pallbearers named. Reports Macon daily notes include camp meeting at Bacconnee and legal actions in Perry.
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City of Macon
Maco
George Haynes
Fourth Street
W._ Simmons
Centenary Methodist Church
Mr. Pendleton
First Presbyterian Church
Jones Chapel
J. D. Head
Mercer
George Boutwell
A. G. Matthews
J. B. Lewis
H. V. Clark
Fugitive From Justice Arrested in Macon Ga
South Carolina arrest leads to Macon capture of a suspect in a reported murder. Det Amerson and officers arrested a man claiming to be George Washington and later identified as Thompson, denying guilt. A $100 reward circulated for his arrest. Matthews fled after the slaying and worked in Georgia, planning to move to South Carolina.
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South Carolina
Macon
Amerson Mud Jenking
John Mintz
Thompson
Matthews
Georgia
George Washington
Three Warrants for Davis in Macon Court
Lee Davis Sr was arraigned in the recorder's court on charges of receiving stolen goods and shipping the same. City court transfer followed after three warrants were sworn by the Southern, Central and Georgia Southern railroads for stolen davis brasses. Davis appeared feeble and had evaded officers.
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Recorder's Court
Bible
Macon
Lee Davis, Sr
Walter Grace
Davis
Southern
Central
Georgia Southern
Davin
Macon May Be Chosen as Horticultural Convention City
Macon Ga August 9 Special visitors returning from the annual Georgia State Horticultural Association convention said Macon is favored as the permanent site for future meetings. Delegates adjourned the convention to meet next year in Macon where a decision will be made on holding all future conventions there. The central location of Macon is cited as boosting attendance.
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Waycross
Sunny Side
T. J. Darling
Jennette Folsom
League
Ada Williams
Ud Willams
Albine LeConte
Hallie May Mallon
Etheleen Folsom
Mr. Glenn
Macon
Bcheconnee
Jurge Felton
Perry
Romulus Willams
Supreme Court
Herman Moll
Second Georgia Regiment
Whitehan
Terrell County
W. Dack
Bane Lalph Squnty
Toney
Mvce
Georgia State Horticultural Association
Maconi
Meeks Woman Seeks Protection After Flogging Claim
In Macon Georgia on August 9 a woman identified as Mrs Meeks told police she was flogged by a band of men in Lumber City last Wednesday and given 24 hours to leave. She sought arrest and punishment of her attackers and asked US officials for aid, saying she had no money and that her husband works as a bridge keeper at Lumber City. She planned to pursue the matter at McRae in the same county.
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Macon
United States
Meeks
McRaa
Lumber City
Gaya
Bridge Keener
Augusta Telephone Company Tax Valuation Set at 22000
Augusta Ga August 9 arbitration on the value of the Augusta Telephone Company determined the property should be taxed at 22000 instead of about 3150 as returned by the owners. Judge R Ackinson represented the company and Kevin Alexander presided in his office.
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Augusta Telephone Company
Augusta
Bnedal
Stroger Telephone
Kevin Alexander
Fudge
R Ackinson
Alleral Oak Turn
Atlanta
Telephone Company
Geet Tso
Tevi
Alexander
Rifle contests for state troops canceled at Avondale range
Savannah GA August 9 Special will be no rifle contests for the reg iments and companies of the state troops on Avondale range this year. Colonel George T Cann state inspector general of rifle practice acquiesced and will issue an order canceling contests for the year. Funds are lacking and traveling expenses would fall on teams and commands.
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Savannah
Avondale
Oteers
George T. Cann
Talitary Department
Atate
Savanneh
Oicars
Cann
Candler
North
Georgia
P. W. Weldrim
First C Cavalry
J. M. Rogers
Mace Officer Loses Prisoners In Savannah Escape
Special City Detective Amerson returned from Savannah with two brothers Joe and Walter Bell who were jailed in Macon for larceny. After riding handcuffed together on a Central train they escaped near Millen, were pursued, and recaptured about seven and a half miles from Millen. A fellow cut their handcuffs, allowing their second escape attempt.
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Macon. Ga
Amerson
Savannah
Joe
Walter Bell
Phillips & Jones
Macon
Jenkins
Central
Millen
Brunswick borrows 45000 to wipe debts and save interest
Brunswick Georgia finance committee borrows 45000 at 5 percent annual rate. The move will wipe out existing debts and save more than 1000 per year in interest over four years, improving the city’s financial outlook.
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Georgia Town
Brunswick
Trade opens with Europe as Southern iron masters receive orders
Birmingham Alabama August 9 The revival of export iron trading begins as Shock Fletcher Iron brokers book a round lot for European points. Southern iron masters had not seen an export order in ten months. The Von Mohr Co Cincinnati offers a copy not intended for small boys, free by mail.
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Southern Iron Masters
Birmingham
Als
Shock & Fletcher
von Mohr Co
Cincinnati
von Mohl Co
Native Philippine police praised by MacArthur for April May results
General MacArthur reports to the War Department that the native police in Manila and surrounding areas show rapid improvement and are becoming a key force in restoring order. Generals Wheaton and others commend their efficiency and loyalty for capturing insurgent bands. The force operates under local and insular governments with Scouts aiding peace and pursuit.
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MacArthur
Washington
Naular Division
War Department
St Manila
Wheaton
J. H. Smith
Funston
Grant
Bates
Wade
Sumner
Islands
Scouts
Macabebe
Batson
Lawton
Tawton
Castoer
Tugalo
United States
Chickens Cause Trouble He Was a Barber by Trade
Waynesboro Georgia August 1 Specier1 Sam Trowbridge a negro barber there was accused by Lucy Lester a negro woman of catching her chickens by baiting fishhooks with corn. He went to her house with his razor and cut her throat. He was arrested and on his way to jail made an effort to swallow morphine but was prevented by the officer. After being placed in jail he drew a knife from his shoe and attempted to cut his own throat. It is thought that he and his victim will recover.
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Waynesboro
Sam Trowbridge
Lucy Lester
Record Cotton Exports Hit New Highs in 1901
Washington reports that fiscal year 1901 set records for raw cotton exports valued at 815,773,485 dollars, with total cotton and products at 1.0 million dollars per day on average. Exports exceed prior peaks. decade totals surpass two billion dollars in value, driven by raw cotton and by products including cotton seed oil and meal.
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Washington
King Cotton
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Catton
Columbia in Bad Condition at Navy Yard
New York August 1 a board of inspection with Bar Admiral Evans and others examined the collier Brutus and cruiser Columbia at the navy yard. The dockyard survey had confirmed filthy conditions aboard the Columbia with corroded pumps and widespread rust. Officials noted the vessel barely stays afloat without hand pumps and questioned why she remained at League Island. Contracts Made With Tege Waycross Ga August bedbedh The county board of education contracted with Miss Mery Ellingter for three months at Bolen B D Pancell for four months at Branch school house and Anna ranee ard for four months at Sapville school house. The board audited and ordered paid accounts totaling 730.9.
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New York
Board of Inspection
Navy Yard
Toda
Columbia
League Island Navy Yard
Ams
Tege Waycross
Fidbedh
County Board of Education
Mery Ellingter
Bolen
B. D
Pancell
Anna
Raneeard
Sapville
President's Day plans set for Pan-American exposition
Arrangements at Buffaie Canton Ohio were made this afternoon for President’s day at the Pan American exposition. The president will depart Wednesday morning September 4 and arrive Buffalo the same evening. Thursday will feature the special programme for President’s day.
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Buffaie
Canton
Ohio
Buffalo
Cambon on the steel strike and American workers
The Echo De Paris interviews Jules Cambon the French ambassador who says American workers are not hostile to the wealthy and may become like Carnegie with luck and intelligence. He notes Carnegie played his game fairly and discusses language, national unity, and French descendants in the United States.
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Paria
Echo de Paria
United States
M. Jules Cambon
America
Carnegie
M. Cambenta
France
Europe
Livie Sid
Man Named Jones Arrested in Roanoke For Charlotte Murder
A Roanoke man detained as Frank Jones of Lexington, Kentucky alias Charles Lyles, is jailed on a murder charge linked to Newton Lanier found dying near a railroad track south of Charlotte last Friday. He is wanted in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the killing.
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Roanoke
Charlotte
Noke
Frank Jones
Lexington
Hey
Charles, Lyles
Lyles
Jones
N.C
Newton Lanier
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Mney
Terrell
de 18 & Brank Potts
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Terret
Pope Brown
Florida
Wright
Knott
Evin
Pope
Mrr
Sumter
Quitman
Estill
Joe Hall
Brown
Hall
Hallet
Treasury
Br. “Ahta
Thomasville
Mandey
Clay County
Savanna Mai
Waterworks Office
Oconee County
Isdue
Cord
Hwe
Avondale Ranges
Savan
Dnswick
Lamar Rankin
Trowbridge
Cambeon
Ganner
DR. Hathaway
South
Newton Hathaway
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