Macon Murder Suspect Captured in South Macon
Arthur Price, a Black man, is jailed in Bibb County after confessing to the murder of Mrs. R. J. Rowland in South Macon. Deputies Bennett and Amerson traced him through several counties and arrested him near a small farm two miles from Port Valley. Price, initially denying involvement, admitted the crime while en route to Macon, claiming he struck Mrs. Rowland with a pistol and an axe after she screamed for help.
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Macon
R. J. Rowland
Bibb County
Rowland
John Bennett
Jett Amerson
Arthur Price
Rowland Place
Price
Walter Rowland
Blends
Brice
Arthur’ Price
Robert Tos
Hice's Mill
Mazon
Iading
Macoh
Business Men's Ticket Wins in Brunswick Alderman Race
Brunswick Ga December 10 Spe cial In the election for four aldermen the Business Men's ticket, composed of A L Franklin M Kaiser W B Cook and W Taylor, was elected by a handsome majority.
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Brunswick
Phela
Messrs
A. ‘L. 'Pranklin
M. Kaiser
W. B. Cook
W. §. Taylor
Gai
Mesarg
A. L. Franklin
Kaiser
W. B
Cook
Taylo
L. Franklin
My. Tupper
C.-E
Beware of Coughs and Catarrh Seasons Warned
Coughs and catarrh ailments rise in the fall and early winter, increasing consumption risk. Government health data endorse HYOMEI Dry Air Germicide as a cure, claiming it destroys disease germs inaccessible to stomach medicines. Sold by druggists with complete outfit $1.00 and trial bottle 25 cents, includes a sample and back-of-brief note.
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Regnau
Mion
Orive
Ormy Outfittal
Waterman
Mower-tiobart Co
Peachtree
Negroes Plan World’s Fair Names Turner and Halsey to Company
Savannah Ga December 10 Special a plan by leading negroes for a world’s fair has formed “The Negro World’s Fair Company” with a letter to Savannah’s mayor and council seeking inducements to host the event in 1904. Named as members are Bishop H M Turner Bishop L H Halsey R G B West S O Br Robinson W Council Z H Jones M C B Mack and others to be added from every state and territory.
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Savannah
Negro World's Fair Company
Savannahs
Thia City
H.N. Newsome
African, Methodist Episcopal Church
Opelika
Ala
Two Wanted Negroes Taken in Brunswick Arrests
In Brunswick Georgia officers last night and today captured William Mitchell alias Arthur Reeves wanted at Waycross for a murder in June and Len McCoy a burglar linked to Douglass and Morgan stores. Mitchell confessed to killing a woman with a smoothing iron. McCoy found with stolen property. In Gainesville a negro, Pete Keesley, was nearly killed by Anderson Wadley over jealousy. Wadley escaped.
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Brunswick Land
Brunswick
Boe
Gregory
William Mitchell
Arthur Reeves
Waycross
Luther, Lamb
Len McCoy
Douglass & Morgan
Mitchell
Mccoy
Lamb
Gainesville
Pete Keesley
Injured Ones Doing Well After Central Railroad Wreck
Macon Ga December 10 Special The injured from the Central railroad wreck in Macon are all doing well with some returning home. James Freeman Southern railway traveling passenger agent is severely hurt but improving. Ida Jones of Atlanta is fatally injured with brain paralysis. others include A Coleman Columbus Ga Gabriel Mitchell Atlanta and Annie Goodwin Athens Ga with various injuries.
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Macon
Central
Todgy
James Freeman
Southern Railway
Julia Baynton
Savannah
Ida Jones
Atlanta
James’ Freeman
C. W. Dowd
Geneva
Ohio
Columbus
Gabriel Mitchell
Annié Goodwin
Athens
Arrell Barnes
Randolph Street
Annie Goodwin
James McDonald
Jerre Hollis
Ike Young
Porter
Good Roads Money Raised by County and City Officials
Macon Georgia December 10 special report states county commissioners will contribute 250 dollars to cover expenses for good roads experts visiting Macon January 14 to 19. The executive committee touts the value of the visit and confirms the appropriation. The city council also votes 250 dollars to aid train expenses, completing the 500 dollar fund to bring the train.
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Council of
Macon
Fin
Elty Egunell
Mes Monte
J. & Robinson for Captain of Brunswick Riflemen
L. A. Robinson, longtime cashier of the Southern railway, was unanimously nominated for captain of the Brunswick Riflemen. Acceptance is believed secured, with an election set for Tuesday night. Robinson, a former first lieutenant who briefly retired, is hailed as an capable military leader and the Riflemen show solid treasury balance after Dunn’s retirement.
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Brunswick
L. A. Robinson
Southern Railway
Brunswick Rifleman
Robinson
Riflemen
University Report Highlights Growth and Winter Agriculture Course
Athens Ga December 9 Special The trustees report for 1908 1909 to 1910 shows the largest university attendance in history with 1801 in college 198 in professional schools and 607 in preparatory departments. Governor McDaniel notes harmony between chancellor and faculty and a broad regional representation plus a plan for a winter school of practical agriculture for months January February and March. The report details donations 45000 last year building repairs military department and law school two year course. Summary lists totals by college and department including 1869 total college students 198 professional students and 607 in preparatory departments for a grand total of 2601.
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Athens
State of Georgia
McDaniel
District of Columbia
Porto Rico
State College of Agriculture
School of Agriculture
Next Iis
McQantel
Department of Military
Law School
Aew
Franklin College
North Gebreia Agricultural College
School of Technology
Normal and Industrial College
Industrial College
State Normal School
Tota
North
Georgla Pee ontenEat College
Normal
Industrial School
da State
Norma School
Totel
Law
A. L
Brats
Brown ‘Fund
C. P. ‘Wilcox
Wooten Sues Southern for 25000 Damages in 1897 Collision
Miss Mary Wooten sues the Southern railway for 25000 damages claiming injuries from being thrown from a bogey when an engine whistle frightened her in Colladen Monroe county Georgia June 1897. She says the injury will prevent her from teaching and caring for her parents and that she may never recover enough to resume household duties. A large witness list has been subpoenaed and trial continues.
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Mary Wooten
Southe Mason
United States
Mary” Wooten
The
Southern Railway
Thedefendant.company
St Colladen
Monroe’ S
Dereridant Company
Mississippi Board of Health warns on smallpox and typhoid losses
In Jackson Mississippi December 9 Special report notes the board challenges legislative denial of sufficient funds for the biennial period. Officials cite past appropriations and record five months data from November 15 1900 to April 16 1901 showing 3720 smallpox cases and 695 deaths with a 21.87 percent fatality rate. They urge universal vaccination and call for a bacteriological laboratory. The board adds Mississippi loses more lives annually to tuberculosis and typhoid than to yellow fever and smallpox combined.
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Jackson
Miss
Board of, Health
Mississippi
Missio
Sippi
Ives
Court Session Suspended Due to Solicitor's Ill Daughter
In Macon Georgia on December 10 the superior court suspended for the day because Solicitor Brinson was granted leave due to his little daughter's illness with typhoid fever. Little John presided, noting no session today but expected to resume tomorrow with important cases pending before the end of the term.
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Brinson
Witiess
Macon
Tuago Littlejohn
Eee
Gainesville election yields aldermen for four wards
Democrat candidate Parker defeats Gaston in Gainesville Georgia. Williams Dunlap and CG Dunlap elected aldermen from second and third wards with narrow margins. Hames defeats D Alexander by a 202 vote majority in the second ward. Election passes quietly with no disturbances.
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Parker
Gaston
Gainesville
DétaljiAn
Williams
Dunlap
Aldernie
Wil Hames
D. Alexander
Staton
Kellaim and Moore Offer Largest Genuine Glasses Stock
Kellaim and Moore advertise the largest and best selected stock of genuine glassware at 4 N Bree Street, Prudential Building. The notice emphasizes quality and breadth of their assortment for buyers.
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Kellaim & Moore
N. Bree
Prudential Building
Paralyzed billiards player in Rome special report
Special dispatch from Rome Georgia reports John Miller, a well known saloon man, paralyzed in the left arm and side while attempting a billiard shot. He was removed to his home in serious condition. The piece notes police and civic events in Americus and Brunswick, with local elections and aldermanic candidates.
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Rome
John, Miller
Dleging
Miller
Brunswick Branch Effort for Young Men's Christian Association
In Brunswick Georgia on December 10 state YMC A secretary J V Read visits to gauge interest in organizing a local branch. Brunswick once supported a large Y M C A presence but activity waned until residents push to revive the effort.
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M.C. Afor
Brunswick
J. V. Read
Young Men's Christian Sociation
Christian Association
Papiee Orc
Reelected President Faces Challenge Ahead
A fragmented report notes the reelection of a leader named Jala with a camber score and a matinee event. Minor figures and a likely turnout at a local workers gathering in a town called Halak are mentioned, with uncertain details about timelines and roles.
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Fiyan
Jala
Young rioters land in prison in Georgia
December 10 Waycross Georgia report two well connected boys fled home and caused trouble near Braganza on the Plant system. They allegedly broke into shanties with negro occupants and seized valuables. A mob of 18 to 20 men pursued them with bloodhounds and brought them to Madge for possible jail. A local effort to secure release failed. Flour millers across Kentucky Tennessee and Georgia met in Chattanooga to discuss grain shipment rates and railroad discrimination on long-haul rates.
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Waycross
Braganza
Jacksonville
Madge
Sute
Mudge
Chattanooga
Tenn
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
Gordon Jones Enlists in Navy as Yeoman in Montgomery
Gordon Jones, son of ex-Governor and District Judge Thomas G. Jones, enlisted today in the Navy as a yeoman. The recruit, named for General John B. Gordon, did not reveal his plans before applying to the recruiting office. He is described as a grown man and is connected to a staff member who served during the war.
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Montgomery
Ala
Gordon Jones
Thomas G. Jones
John B. Gordon
Stuart's Gin Ad Buys Brey Faded Teasers
Fragmentary ad text from Stuart Mfg Co of Atlanta Georgia promising free samples or promotions. The readable lines mention druggists and a 5 cent something, with garbled phrases about troubles and legs, suggesting an old time marketing snippet.
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Stuart
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