Comer May Call Extra Session For Epileptic Colony
Alabama notes report Governor Comer ready to call an extra session to address a bill for an epileptic colony and related legislation just passed by the recently ended legislature. Also: paroled John R. Caffey, a negro boy with epilepsy, for highway robbery, aiding warrants. Wilkinson away on crop tour, office duties handled locally. Reports of boll worm activity in Escambia county under review. In Macon Georgia, deputies investigate a shooting at Bradley Station. Ed Locket wounded after a dispute. a third suspect, John Campbell, arrested in theft cases linked to Noel clothing and Empire stores. hearing set for tomorrow.
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Montgomery
Ala
Comer
Alabama
John R. Caffey
Traction Company
Abe Caffey
Wilkinson
Caliman County
Billingston
Encambia County
Macon
Robertson
Bradley Station
Boon
Wilson
Andrews
Tre
Locket
John Campbell
Noel Clothing
Empire
Jones
Banks
First Bale of New Cotton Sold in Washington
In Washington a farmer, Graves Harris, brought in the season’s first bale of new cotton. Harris sold his bale to the Washington Cotton Company for 15 cents per pound, shortly after another bale by R g Batnwe! was delivered.
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Firet Hale
Washidaton
Washington
Graves Harris
Harris
Washington Cotton Company
Rg Batnwe
Scholarships for Doctors At State University Named By Governor
Governor Smith designated twenty six beneficiaries for medical department scholarships at the state university. The list covers recipients by district with several dean’s appointments recommended to Dean Joseph Eve Allen. Names span cities including Americus Athens Augusta Columbus and Savannah, among others, with numerous districts and nominees across the state.
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The
State University
Smith
State At Large
Sheddie Usner
Springfeld
W. K. Smith
Pembroke
Wiliam Massey
Barwick
F. L. Lanier
Sylvania
Clarence Cox
Eli Yay
D. L. Deal
Statesboro
W. H. Sutton
Swannaboro
T. B. Brantley
W. D. Sloan
Milltown
J. D. Standifer
Blakely
G. G. Lunaford
Americus
J. W. Polhill
Hawkinsville
Albert Martin
Columbus
Mason Smith
Douglasville
T. R. Aycock
Monroe
T. F. Bradley
Bradley
G. L. Johnson
Yatesvillle
DeWitt Payne
Fort Lamar
Fred Griffith
Eatonton
Ralph Freeman
Decula
M. B Ketton
Clarkesville
H N. Bussey
Thomson
John A. Johnston
Augusta
Hyde
T. Hottidsy
Chalmus Hinton
Dacula
L. B. Royal
Hephzibah
J R Gepfert
Auguste
H. L. Johnson
Villacooches
F. Dees
Mount Vernon
J H Barkwell
Montrose
W. H. Scruggs, Jr
Waycross
T. J Kelley
Glosen
N M. Pafford
Cleveland Thompson
Choopee
W. W. Hilton
Hillis
D. Smith
Swainaboro
Gordon Burns
Vienna
J. A. Bedingfeld
Covington
John A. Brown
Athens
D W Freaman
Danielsville
H. Broach
Dahlonega
E W. Bancroft, Jr
New York City Seeks 40 Million Bond Issue Amid Syndicate Talks
New York City plans bids on September 10 for a 40 million dollar bond at 4 1/2 percent interest. Leading bankers reportedly form a syndicate to bid the issue, with J P Morgan & Co among those tied to the plan. Foreign bankers may join to attract international capital, despite initial district skepticism.
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New York
Financial
J. P. Morgan & Co
Worm Damaging Alabama Cotton Across Counties
Montgomery August 27. The boll worm is causing major damage to the cotton crop in Escambia and neighboring counties and is spreading statewide. Alabama Cotton Association President W H Seymour reports receiving a box of the worms from W J Holland, Escambia tax assessor, who sent multiple sizes to show how they affect the plant in all stages. He notes the late planted crop will yield only about a third.
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Incambia
Montgomery
Ala
Excambia
W. H. Seymour
Alabama Cotton Association
W. J. Holland
Encambia
Holland
May Lose Eye From Blow In Railroad Accident
Rome Ga August 27 Special J Bowers a Southern railway fireman suffered a severe accident early today while firing a switch engine in the yards He thrust his head from the window into a siding car strike broke his eye from its socket and dislocated his shoulder He is resting well and efforts are underway to save his sight Bowers is a popular railroad man well known in Atlanta for his long service between here and the city
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Rome
J. Bowers
Southern Railway
Bowers
Mr. Bowers
Atlanta
Big Receipts for Dawson Cotton Draw Attention
Dawson Georgia reports a record cotton market day with over four hundred bales sold Saturday and total receipts surpassing one hundred bales by night. Savannah immigration officials announce a large group of foreign emigrants will arrive within thirty days, landing at Savannah and then spreading through Georgia. Lucy Jackson, a Black woman, wins freedom after serving time in the city barracks and awaits appellate court action while the case proceeds in Recorder Nottingham's court.
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Dawson
Georgia
Gavannah
Species
Ino
J. Bettman
Lucy Jackson
Macon
Robert Hodges
Recorder's Court
Nottingham
Methodist Church Nears Completion in Gainesvill e GA
The new Methodist church in Gainesville Georgia has its roof completed and the Sunday school wing nearly finished. Once the space is ready services will begin in the new building with the Sunday school holding sessions in the new quarters.
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Gainseville
Aw Methodist
Sumisay
Most Attractive Tour to the Jamestown Exposition
Effective August through November 30, tickets to the Jamestown Exposition via Cincinnati and the New York Central Lines pass through Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls Albany New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Norfolk returning to start. The Mizty days’ limit offers liberal stop overs and a scenic ride on Lake Erie the Hudson River and the Atlantic steam at extremely low rates. Only 31.20 dollars from Atlanta with other ports similarly priced. Send for pamphlets at 2013 Century Building Atlanta Georgia C L Mitchell E G 4 48 Chambertin Building Chattanooga Tennessee.
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Ind
Cincinnati
NW York Central
Cleveland
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Albany
New York City
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Norfolk
Lake Erie
Hudson River
Atlanta
E. Smith
T. PF
Century Bldg
C. L. Mitchele
Chambertin
Chattaneege
Teun
Ridley Talks to Strikers Amid Atlanta Walkout
Strikers in Atlanta gather at Emery Steiner Hall for notes and information as they press a full victory over telegraph wage disputes. They reject compromises, warn that any deal could fuel future fights, and praise steadfast unity as leaders say no desertion. Rev. Caleb A. Ridley spoke to the group on unionism and labor relations, with resolutions of appreciation adopted.
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Atlanta
Emery Steiner
New York
8. J. Small
Urieu
Watford
Ealon
Western Union
Philadelphia
Caleb A. Ridley
Live Gnak
Florida
E B. Smith
Oscar L. Harrison
J. Hunter Armstrong
Holland Holds Police Court
Alderman presided over a somber session where several locals faced fines and warnings. Lucinda Hill faced cocaine related charges, Mattie Lipacomb received thirty days, John Rose paid a $10.78 fine, Alma Jackson was admonished after a drunken incident, Willie Stamper fined for letting a girl visit, and a failed murder charge was dropped with protective orders issued for the child.
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Holland
Pollce
Jedge Briles
Lucinda Hill
Flora McFlimsey
Madeon Square
Nothii
Mattie Lipacomb
Aoting
Hattie
John Rose
John
India Court
Alma Jackson
Bells
Hell's Half Acre
Alma
Willie Stamper
Mary Hutchins
Stamper
Bush Street
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Hassling
West 24Th Street, New York
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Jorm Syndicate
Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co
Davison- Paxon-Stokes Co
Betjaman
Savannah
Jacobs
Bond
Kentucky
United States
H. O. Wise
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Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Ridley
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Hartford, Conn
W. E. Hawkins
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