Wagers On Cotton Crop stir marked bets in Augusta region
Rumors and bets circulated as a group of Augusta cotton leaders wagered on the cotton crop not meeting 10 250 000 bales. A federal suit against Central of Georgia Railway seeks damages over alleged discriminatory handling of cotton seed shipments. A separate case in Waynesboro seeks 3 400. A baby’s nude corpse was found near Augusta Southern Railroad with coroner investigations ongoing. A stock farm venture plans a large Lincoln county mule cattle and hog operation.
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Puesta
Central of Georgia
Cailway
Ant
Augusta
Waynesboro
Savannah
Alanta
Powers
Bend
Puzrles
Mulroad
Lnvestigawoo
Great Stock Farm
PJ Berchmans
Webtern
Lincoln County
Wade
Stock Foods Found Adulterated in Raleigh
The state agricultural department released its report on inspecting cotton seed meal and commercial stock foods under this year’s law. The analysis shows considerable adulteration in the foods and mentions the required inspection and charge under the new tax law.
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Raleigh
State Agricultural Department
Big Coal Lands Deal Reported in Pittsburg
Birmingham December 17 a Pittsburg buyer paid about 400000 for 21000 acres of Alabama coal lands sold by W B Reynolds and C F Robbins. The undeveloped tract near Warrior river and near the Southern and Frisco systems could be developed soon. Purchaser allegedly Pittsburgh millionaire with investments in coal. Deeds passed last night after telegram confirmation.
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Birmingham
Ala
Speal
Alabama
Pittsburg
W. B. Reynolds
F. Robbins
Adhers
Montevallo Indouatrial School
Warrior River
Frisco
Pittsburgh Millionair
Two Wrecks Halt Traffic In Georgia
Wascross Georgia December 17 Special two wrecks halted traffic on the Atlantic and Birmingham line today. The first wreck near Elsie ditched five freight cars and overturned. A work train near Fitzgerald ran off near Ambrose. engine and crew were damaged and engineer Kimbrell was severely bruised but not seriously hurt.
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Wascross
Atlantic
Birmingham
Elsle
Fitzgerald
Ambrose
Kimbrell
Pretty Odd Things at The Columbian Book Co
Hundreds of dainty novelties not found in other stores just what you want for Xmas at The Columbian Book Co on Whitehall Street.
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Xmss
the Columbian Book CO
Whitehall Street
Fire Claims Family In Oaklane Suburb Tragedy
Philadelphia report states Mrs Harry L. Smith and her children Harry three and Albert three months died in a home fire at Oaklane suburb early today. Mrs Elizabeth Shellmirn, attempting to wake them, suffered serious burns.
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Philadelphia
Harry L. Smith
Harry
Albert
Oaklane
Elizabeth Shellmirn
Huzzah and New York Win As Stewards Probe Hettgal Race
New Orleans racing report notes Huzzah and New York winning favorites while stewards suspend Bengal's owners CE Burnett Co and jockey Livingston pending an investigation into the third race. Weather clear, track fast. race results list winners, places and times from six events and upcoming entries at New Orleans.
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New York
Hettgal
New Orleans
Huzsah
Bengal
CE , Burnett & Co
Livingston
Hobbing
Escatera
Falkland
John
Doyle
Short Cake
Philtida
Symphony
Morondala
Allegretto
Lingo
Rutter
Zora
Floyd
L Wilson
Max
Dutch Carter
Paat
Burning Glass
Nine Spot
Invinciole
Arden
Homestead
Mila’ Satire
Callahan
Besme McCarthy Hi
Minder
McWilams
Mulholland
Anti ‘Rust
Colonel Tyler
Prince of Proxy Laron
Wa Vrin
Ewen Huzzah
Mcintyre
Mauser
Sabot
Momanelli
Lisle
Piva
Philps
Kon
Josette
Dasisson
Jack Horner
Munro
Frank Doster
Caterpillar
Colin George
Mildred L
Ryevale Hobsons Chulce
Sundaroc
Mammon
Caybon
Establish
Tamarix
Talhouat
Jim Farrin
Tis
Parraner
Sly Boots
Tally IH
Lovable
Ella Mahone Paimlist
Gus Lanka Sid Silver
Tommy Ios
Rengew
Kha
Mite
Begone
Medal
Treacy
Royal Pirate
Exapo
Calcutta
Bahul
Sarah Maxim
Sidney Sabath
Ali'Upht
Stonewall
Lady Free Knight
Slah
Stand Pat
Demurrer
Travers
Cardinal Wolsey van Ness
Dr Stephens
Sharp Bird
Ascension
the Wizard
Jui
Ida Penzanca
Hayward Hunter
Jack Doyle Whitmore
Mary Moore
Trocadero Water Tower
Reino Charles D
Bobby
Siddons
Algonquin
Bond Maid
Pilgrim
Ingleside racing opens with long shot kicks hitting rails
At Ingleside on December 17 Long Price horses led races with Kickumbob at 10 to 1 taking the opening event. Adirondack and Invictus followed in the first race while multiple favorites and long shots filled the rest of the program. Entries list Futurity and handicap fall to Reeves and Wareesca, with a photographer promising portraits by the 24th for orders made before the 18th.
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Ingleside
Kickumbob
Elin Ming
Lewis
Adirondack
Mirkenruth
Invictus
Bordermark
Sue Johnson
Iililouon
Rio Chico
Tammlan
Sel Ing Hainault
C. Kelly
Lady Fonso
Anderson
Brick Fowler
Hudebrand
Laovoun Negrusca
Bassenso
Caroburn
Florianna Bell
Ebony
Burny
Neko
Kelly
Str Appleby
Connell
Birdsall
Jack Little
Capitol
Lord Melbourne
Oh- Phan
Bilurian
Larson
Lacy Crawford
Wf Booker
Thid Mme
Cambaceresa
Gorgalette
Diderot
Nigrette
Ort Wayne
Thorine
Hildebrand
Saintly
Atwood
Cooner Kelly
Ananias
Quaire
Felling Iifin King
Haack
Wan
Pat Monmissey
Linton
Oscar Tolle
J Lewis
Orosius
Rusp
Constable
Rinaldo
Young Pepper
Toltre Harbor
Witarla
Hogarth
Soufrisre
Cotati
Selma
Infervescience
Merwan
Theodoran
Boutonniere
H P Cane
Iol
Billy Moore
Mountebank Evander
Postmaster
Waresca
Glendenning
Royal Rogue
Joe Lesser
Eia G
Ahumada
Kenilworth
San Necholas
Shotgun
Hainault
Louis Weaner
Emily Oliver
Arcade
Sterling Towera Phe
Bill Massie
Harry Thatcher
Couples Wed At High Speed On Moving Train
In Lexington on December 17 a Rev E Puck on his bridal tour officiated a double wedding aboard a fast moving train between Richmond and Nicholasville. The couples Bush Rice and Melle Clark, and Fred Clark and Bessie Alexander were married with trainmen assisting as curves were navigated. Holiday excursion tickets offered by Western and Atlantic and Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railways apply to teachers and students with certificates, valid Dec 6-22 and Jan 8, 1904 for schools, and broader routes through midwest and south around Christmas.
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Richmond
Nicholasville
E . Puck
Louieville
Melle Clark
Fred Clark
Bessie Alexander
Viaw. & Abb
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Nashville Chattanooga and
St Louis
Mississippi
Ohio
Potomac
St Laouis Mo
Failure Caused Death by Own Action in Hawkinsville
Matt Fitzgerald, 60, of Hawkinsville Georgia, committed suicide by taking strychnine today after failing in his mercantile business last week. Local attribution cites personal embarrassment as motive for the act.
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Matt Fitzgerald
Hawkinsville
Better Salaries Sought for City Attorney and Assistant
The council claims committee chaired by Winn will recommend raising City Attorney James L. Mayson’s salary from 2400 to 3000 and proportionally increasing Assistant City Attorney W. P. Mul. The panel noted city attorney pay had lagged as other salaries rose and agreed to review the recommendation amid routine matters.
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Council
Winn
James L. Mayson
W. P. Mul
Terrell
Terry
Vlew
Macon Mayor Prepares Yearend City Report Address
Macon mayor Bridges Smith drafts an annual address to the board of aldermen outlining city finances, salary allocations, street appropriations, and year’s improvements. The report will review the police department under Chief Murphy and other officials, with emphasis on duties and city hall operations.
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FB. G. Bruffey
Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Bridges Smith
Board of Aldermen
Treasury Department
Street Department
City Treasury
Ecity
Jones
Polkce Department
Murphy
Smith
Poliga Court
Valuable Information for Express Shippers Before Christmas Rush
The Southern Express Company urges shippers to prepare shipments now with secure wrapping and clear legible addresses. Include consignee name, street address, town and state, avoid old marks, and mark fragile items glass or perishable items perishable. Do not forward money or jewels in freight boxes. use the money department.
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Express
Walle
Southern Express Company
Money Department
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