Prison Panic at Virginia Penitentiary Suppressed by Troops
Richmond December 1 Special. A straw pile in a solitary confinement cell at the Virginia penitentiary ignited alarms among 1,200 inmates and set off wild excitement. The city turned out as a military call was issued, troops arrived and restored order quickly. flames caused no structural damage. Distressed convicts were gathered in the court and calmed as the military presence quelled the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia, Penitentiary
Ten Cents Bridge Toll Memory Earns Honest Debtor Tribute
In Tuscaloosa Alabama on November 10 D W Howton of Jefferson county sought the bridge keeper who credited him 10 cents toll on February 23 1830 at Warrior bridge The keeper Sampson McGee had died and his grandson refused the debt But Probate Judge Brown accepted the 10 cents and 20 cents interest for the county The debtor left with a clear conscience and it was his first visit to Tuscaloosa in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
D. W. Howton
Jefferson County
Warrior Bridge
Sampson McGee
Mr. Howton
McGee
Planters report Negroes seeking land after new constitution
In Montgomery two planters recount numerous applications from Black residents eager to buy land. They note forty and eighty acre parcels, with buyers hoping ownership will enable registration and voting despite literacy tests. They suspect internal funding schemes and widespread awakening of property goals among hopeful buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
L. C. Ramsey
Bacon County
Lator Ramsey
Washington School
Macon County
J. Pettus
Death of Tom Clements in Cotton Wagon Accident
Tom Clements died near Tuscaloosa Alabama when a wagon loaded with cotton toppled and the bales rolled onto him, death occurring almost instantly. Tuscaloosa lodge of Elks held memorial exercises at their hall at 2:30 PM with General Georges B Johnston delivering the oration and graves being decorated in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clements
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Tom Clements
Hiks
Suit for 10000 Damages Filed in Huntsville
In Huntsville Alabama Jere Murphy Jr and Robert E Weathers lawyers for William J Miles filed a circuit court suit asking 10000 in damages from Huntsville Brick Company Miles alleges injury and lifetime maiming while employed by the defendant Also notes Pennsylvania capitalists purchased 4500 acres on Sand Mountain near Gunterville tied to coal mining. Brunswick Fast Schedule Starts Today between Brunswick and Birmingham offers faster service to Savannah and Jacksonville. Robert W Gilliam Dend obituary notices ends with reference to a prominent Colombo merchant Robert Gilliam of Columbia Please note the snippet mentions his death and prominence.
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Huntsville
Ala
Jere Murphy, Jr
Robert E.weathers
William J. Miles
Circuit
Huntsville Brick Company
Miles
Huntaville
Pennsylvania
Sand Mountain
Gunteraville
Brunswick
Birmingham
Savannah
Jacksonville
Arly Road
Prominent Men Speak as Cropsey Case Remains Unsolved
In Elizabeth City Norfolk December 1 Special authorities report no body found from Ella Cropsey case. A large mass meeting criticized suitor James Wilcox amid suspicions. Private subscriptions raise rewards to $900 plus a $500 New York reward from the girl's uncle, A G Cropsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Elizabeth City
Ella Cropsey
James Wilcox
A. G. Cropsey
New York
Finances of Florida retire all 1871 bonds
Florida demonstrates strong finances as governor comptroller and treasurer retire all 1871 bonds bearing 7 percent interest and issue 3 percent manuscript bonds from 1901. By 1903 two more sets of bonds will be retired and refunded, placing state indebtedness effectively below 3 percent and mostly held by educational funds.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Two Circus Performers Wed in Madison Romance
In Madison Georgia two John Robinson circus performers, Miss Katherine Cruger and George Atkinson, married in town during the show's stay. The English born couple met at season start and wed after a jealous plea for immediate nuptials. The bride requested her marriage lines, and Judge Safford issued a certificate before the couple departed as a newly joined pair.
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Madison
John Robinson
Circus
Mindzge
Safford
Katherin Cruger
George Adkinson
Annual Joint Debate Between NC and GA Universities
In Athens Georgia December 1 report on preparations for the annual joint debate between the Universities of North Carolina and Georgia. The topic evolves around whether democratic institutions are in danger due to centralization. North Carolina takes the affirmative in the sixth and final contest to be held at Chapel Hill. Georgia leads with two wins to NC's three in prior debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Georgia
Athens
Chapel
North
Carolina
Dr. Crawford W. Long Voted For Hall of Fame Honor
Elberton Georgia December 1 Special A commission named by the governor to choose Georgia’s sons for the Washington statuary hall of fame shows strong interest here Dr Crawford W Long is seen as the leading candidate his descendants and friends actively press for his posthumous recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Long
Hall of Fame
Elberton
Georgia
Washington Statuary Hall of Fame
Crawford W. Long
Sly Thief Is Captured in Georgia
In Lafayette on December 1 a sheriff arrested two men, one using the name Hammond, on a larceny charge. They allegedly stole numerous items from the Merrett hotel in Summerville and left unpaid hotel bills at several places. The goods were found in the suspects possession, and aliases Summers and Hammond were noted in Chattooga county records.
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Lafayette
Strange
Chattooga County
Hammond
Merrett Hotel
Summerville
Center House
Summers
Chattaoga County
Race for Representatives in Iberton Georgia
Iberton Georgia December 1 speculation grows over future legislative race. Local reports name Hon L H Martin as a likely candidate and Colonel W B Adams as a possible entrant. Hilbert will likely have two seats next election, suggesting four candidates for two posts. Captain P P Annes expected to seek and win a benemation.
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Iberton
Specia
L. H.O. Martin
W. B. Adams
Hilbert
Judge Speer Rules Against Asylum Confinement
Judge Emory Speer in Macon Saturday ruled that Georgia’s asylum act violates due process in the case of Samuel Evans of Baldwin County, who was confined in Dr. Allen’s Br ledgeville sanitarium after a lunacy writ. The decision holds the act allows arbitrary restraint without judicial recourse, directs discharge, and upholds habeas corpus for Evans in the original jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Speer
Macon
Samuel Evans
Baldwin‘ County
Dr. Allen
Brledgeville
Allen
Baldwin County
Alien
Mr. Evans
General Assembly
United States
Tesu
Fuller
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court of the United States
Anf
Feneral Assembly of Georgia
Evang
State of Georgia
Uss
Bean
Variersiy
Court of Justice
Ruffin
U. S
Cooper
Webster
Dartmouth College
Louis XIV
France
Fire Destroys Parsonage in LaGrange Ga
A Presbyterian parsonage in LaGrange burned at 6 p.m. today. William Castles and family lived there. Castles was upstairs and nearly suffocated before being rescued by a ladder propped to a window. The house was insured for about $1,000 with Southern Mutual. most furniture was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange
Presbyterian
William Castles
Castles
Southern Mutual
Boat Sinks on Yadkin River Endangering Three Men
A boat carrying James Neal Wilbur Neal and Lee Fesperman capsized on the Yadkin River near Raleigh yesterday. All escaped drowning but suffered from cold exposure. Fesperman rescued the other two as the men clung to debris until help arrived. Wilbur Neal is reported in critical condition and may die.
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Raleigh
N. C
James Neal
Wilbur Neal
Lee Fesperman
Yadkin River
Fesperman
Laugh at Government Orders in Raleigh on DoJ committee ban
Federal officials in Raleigh appear to laugh at the justice department order barring them from Republican committees. Only District Attorney C M Bernard has resigned. The others report a similar circular was issued last year and deny current effect.
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Raleigh
N. C
United States Department of Justice
C. M. Bernard
Legislators Praise College in Milledgeville Visit
Georgia lawmakers praise Normeland Industrials College as a popular institution. Senators Holden Swift and Representatives Park Thomson Hosch visited the campus with two committees in ten days, touring buildings and departments and dining with staff.
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Milledgeville
Spe
Normeland’ Industrials College
Georgia
Holden
Swift
Park
Thomson
Hosch
Knight
George
de. Kath
Carrington
Daughtry
Vand
Huie
Burglary Suspect Captured After Rubber Heel Clue
In Macon Georgia December 1 officers Hicks and Glenn arrested a Negro named Robert Wyatt believed wanted for robbery in multiple places. Clinton Jones County reported three burglaries last night with rubber heel impressions guiding pursuit. Wyatt claimed Macon as home and is held for identification as authorities compare footprints to the rubber heel clue. Helen Ruth Matthews dies after fire injuries. funeral set for Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Macon
Hicks
Glenn
Robert Wyatt
Clinton
Jones County
Mazon
Wtheridge
Wratt Negro
Trig
Matt
Helen Matthews
Helen Ruth Matthews
Asa Matthews
Elm Street
Rose Hill Cemetery
Funeral of Gabriel Toombs at Washington Georgia
The funeral for Gabriel Toombs was held today at 1 p.m. from the Methodist church in Washington Georgia. The service was led by Rev. J. B. Robins with assistance from several pastors. Pallbearers included Frank Barnett, M. A. Pharr, R. L. Foreman, H. C. Colley, Hugh Quinn, Benjamin Irvin, Joseph Terry, and Wylie DiPose. Floral offerings were abundant and beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ga
Toombs
Elis
Messrs. Irank
Barnett
M.a.pharr
R. L. Foreman
H. C. Colley
Hugh Quinn
Benjamin Irvin
Jozeph Terry
Wylie Di'pose
Will Write of Frederica Colonels Henderson Visit
Brunswick Ga December 1 Among prominent visitors are Colonel and Mrs W A Henderson of Knoxville and daughter in law Mrs Saunders McDaniel of Atlanta with her child Miss Hattie They have visited Brunswick before and are warmly welcomed Henderson plans to write a historical article on Frederica for Century publishers His visits aim to view forts and sites near St Simons Island where early settlers encamped before later life and his reputation as a historian supports the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Henderson
Brunswick
W. A. Henderson
Knox~ville
Saunders McDaniel
Atlanta
Hattie
Fredérica
St. Simons Island
Century Publishers
Tennessee Historical Society
Frederica
Pla
Divided on Dispensary Bill in Elberton Ga
Elberton Ga December 1 special report citizens split over the dispensary bill. Some approve seeing it as a vote choice between dispensaries and whisky while others condemn it as erasing local option and jeopardizing antidrink laws. Local school commissioner Rev J No Wall calls it retrograde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberton
Elbert
Rev. J. No “Wall
Zee
Brunswick Tadge Sparks Adorned City Court Saturday
Odd phrases and garbled OCR text describe a long court session with unusual business and a person charged. The readable pieces mention names and events, suggesting a local court report with multiple items and unclear specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Tadge
City
Saurday
Wight
Southern Educational Association Meets in Columbia After Christmas
The Southern Educational Association plans its annual session in Columbia starting the day after Christmas. A full general programme is issued with prominent educators from the South, including addresses by Dr. Charles D. McIver and Dr. Charles W. Dabney. Sessions run December 26 to 28 with lectures on leadership, rural schools, supervision, public school programs, and summer Chautauqua plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Southern Educational Association
South
Charles D. McIver
State Normal and ‘Industrial College
Greensboro
N. Cc
Lawton B. Evans
Augusta
W. H. Hand
Public Schoola
Chester
8. C
W. O. Sheats
Tallahassee
Fla
T. F. Oon
Raleigh
Charles W J Dabney
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
D. L. Pulliam
Manchester
Masons Gather in Montgomery for Grand Lodge Meeting
Montgomery expects over two thousand Masons as the grand lodge opens with preliminary officer meetings. Dr Tolman lectures in Montgomery as part of a southern educational board initiative led by Edgar Gardner Murphy with Ogden of New York as chair. Administrators from University of Arkansas and state superintendents attend. address by Dr TL McCurry highlights Peabody and Bilateral funds.
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Montgomery
Ala
Grand Lodge of Masons
Tolman
Sprealj
South
Charles B., Ogden
New York
Montgomery Theater
Southern, Educational Board
Edgar Gardner Murphy
Ogden
Junius Jordan
University of Arkansas
Fayetteyil's
Ark
Thedsion
H. I. Whitefield
Jackson
Miss
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Robert W. Gilliam
Dend. Peuertue
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Cropsey
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the Finances OF
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Gabriel Toombs
Muse
Hunter
Coe Toyrish
Knox
Miuse
Whitehall
Association
J. N. Hineman
Pine Bluff
J. C. Hardy
Mississippi
Lookout Mountain
Grand Lodge
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