Davis's scheme to ship workers in freight cars fails
A Savannah report details Davis's plan to move twenty eight turpentine hands from Yemassee to Alabama in freight cars marked household goods. Car inspector uncovers the hoax, twenty eight men arrested, Davis pleads guilty and six kept as vagrants while twenty two are released. Davis faced charges as his crew is dispersed to Andalusia under guard or release.
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Savannah
Davis
Columbia
S. C
Andalusia
Ala
Southern Railroad
Yemassee
Alabama
Central Railroad
A‘a
Vinol claims boost and renew body tissues through cod liver oil
An advertisement extols Vinol and Vinal for restoring weight and improving digestion kidney function and sleep. It cites a Boston and Maine rail worker testimonial claiming relief from stomach and bowel issues headaches and weight gain after three bottles. The piece invites returns if not satisfied and lists Marietta and Whitehall Alabama as locations.
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Vinal
Ftom. Stufell
Boston and
Mainera
Vinci
Deserter, Law Delay Mark Bibb County News
In Bibb County the dog law is delayed until 1901 by Solicitor General Hodges and Ordinary Wiley, allowing canines to roam free for the year. Private Sam B Brunner, enlisted at Macon, deserts bound for Washington and a $30 reward is offered for his arrest. The Alien Fuller case on a motion for a new trial proceeds before the Georgia Supreme Court.
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Constitution Bureau
Brown House
Macon
Bibb County
Robert Hodges
Wiley
Jodges
Houston
Crawford
Hodges
Washington
Fuller
Supreme Court
Washington Dessau
Claud Estes
Pottie Lace
Butcher Harris Fined Heavily for Infected Meat Case
W D Harris, Avanta butcher at 43 Marietta street, faced Recorder Broyles for selling infected meat. He was fined $50 for contempt of court and two weeks on the city chain gang for the food violation, with a possible 30 day imprisonment if the fine is not paid. Harris claimed the hogs were sound and hid at home to avoid court, while his wife Ira Harris urged leniency as his sole support.
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W. D. Harris
Avanta
Marietta Street
Broyles
Straton
Harris
Ira
Mapleton
Thom
Dr. Jolly
Mr. Witherspoon
Quitman Factory Progress Pushes New Enterprise Growth
Special from Quitman Georgia reports rapid progress on town enterprises. Outside work on the cotton factory nears completion as engines are installed, with machinery bought in England and shipped via Liverpool January 15 delayed by Transvaal war conditions. Ground broken for an ice plant at the junction of the Plant system and South Georgia road. water supply contract for the enterprises approved. larger main street rain to factory area laid. Track remodeling on the Plant system proceeds, surveying set to extend the South Georgia road to the Florida Central and Peninsular line, twenty six miles distant. church lot secured and construction of a new Episcopal church to be let soon.
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Quitman
England
Fef
Liverpool
Transvaal
South Georgia Road
Florida Central and Peninsular Road
Love Laughter and Song at Grand Opera House
Thunderbolt post office controversy centers on a provisional appointment. Alana W Bryant claims a signed bond but cannot secure the required second bondsman, delaying formal installation. Mrs M E Young currently administers duties for the late Postmaster J A Hall.
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Grand Opera House
Savannah
Thunderbalt
Nesto Loostulsler
Alana W Bryant
Charles Mary Smith
Thunderbolt
Bry
M. Doyle
Doyle
Bryant
Thunderbolt Post Office
M. BE. Young
J. A. Hall
Young
Hall
Warning Notice Posted About Threats At Wilkes County Farm
A sign found on a wealthy planter's premises in Washington Georgia warns of trouble if sentiments against Black people persist, suggesting agents have urged relocation from Georgia. The notice predicts arson and violence if conditions do not improve.
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Wilkes County
Washington
Georgia
Opie Read vooks sale at two cents each
Augusta Ga February 1 special At a meeting of Clark Salling Company stockholders the following were elected directors and officers Jules Hevai W Young Jules Kival James Frank W M Dunbar general manager and treasurer Paul H Dunbar secretary Dunbar takes charge of the mill today
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Clark Milling Company
Augusta
Clark Salling Company
Din
Jules Hevai
W. Young
Jules Kival
W. Om Young
James Frank
W. M. Dunbay
Mannager
Paul H. Dunbar
W. M. Dunbar
Cohen Elected President of Augusta Chronicle Publishing Company
The Augusta Chronicle reports Hon. C Henry Cohen solicitor of the city court elected president of The Chronicle Publishing Company in Augusta Georgia, succeeding the late Hon. Patrick Wald. Special notice dated February 1 confirms the appointment as the first since Wald's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Chronicle Publishing Company
Augusta
Augusta Chronicle
C Henry Cohen
Chronicle Publiging Company
Patrick Wald
Forcibly Removed Convicts In Tennessee Mines
Special from Chattanooga Tenn February 1 The state prison board forcibly removed ninety three convicts at work in Inman last night. They had been leased to G W Mixon to work in ore mines. Decision on extending time of the convicts was pending in the co
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Chattanooga
Tenn
State Prison Board
Inman
G. W. Mixon
Virginia Assembly Passes Sympathy Resolution for Goebel
Richmond February 1 The General Assembly adopted a joint resolution expressing indignation and sorrow at the assassination attempt on Hon William Goebel of Kentucky. The body pledges sympathy, hopes for his speedy recovery, and restoration to health and the peaceful completion of his term as governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Richmond
Wiliam Goebel
Kentucky
Goebel
Death toll rises in Ladysmith decline in fever fires daily
A Ladysmith report notes daily burial of corpses due to fever and other causes. General Joubert visited the upper Tugela region yesterday as Long Tom guns occasionally fired on Ladysmith, indicating ongoing military actions near the town.
Bacheller & Co Go To Wall Amid Losses and Receiver Appointed
New Orleans February 1 Special The firm W H Bacheller Co which ran a large bucket shop business across the south closed and a district court appointed a receiver to wind up affairs. Operating about a year from the Cotton Exchange building it was a major cotton and grain dealer. Losses mounted with every cotton advance and claims from across the south push the estimated deficit to 200000 to 300000. Bacheller appears to be in New York. Dawson February 1 Spectator Terrell county Republicans acted today naming four undersigned officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
W. H. Bacheller & Co
South
District Court
Cotton Exchange
Bacheller
New York
Dawson
Terrell County
W. H. Thompson
J. W. Lyons
H. A. Ruddy
H. L. Johnson
Fire wipes out most of Collinsville Alabama town
Fire at Collinsville Alabama today destroyed almost the entire town except three business houses. Eighteen buildings burned including the post office leading hotel eight storehouses nights of Pythias hall and two stables. Losses estimated at $20000 with about half covered by insurance.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Collinsville
Ala
Yeading
Pythias Hall
Peter Stirling Mentioned in Substantial Paper Edition
An entry notes Hon. Peter Stirling in a substantial paper back edition offered by John M. Miller Co. at 39 Marietta Street Atlanta. The item is priced at 50 cents with 1 cent postage.
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Opie
John MM
Miller Co
Marietta Street
Peter Stirling
John M. Miller Co
Atlanta
Georgia Militia Reorganizes for Modern Era Under Candler
Georgia's militia completes its first full reorganization nationwide, targets three year term commissions, and expands to cover all counties. The initiative, led by Governor Candler, allocates armory rent funded by the state and uses a $30,000 federal grant over two years to uniform infantry cavalry naval militia and artillery units.
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Georgia
Military Service of
Usha Thomasonl
Candler
Byrd
Gbear
Lively Terrell County Delegates and Sheriff Race Ahead
State at large delegates and Terrell County delegates to the state convention are lively with activity. Three candidates already seek the sheriff post including incumbent D. K. Christine, James W. Roberts, and J. J. Ham, promising a crowded field. Indications show three candidates for each remaining office as well.
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B. J. Davis
J. C. Stries
R. B. Pittman
H. A
Coneention
Terrell County
D. K. Christine
James W. Roberts
J. J. Ham
Democratic Clubs to Meet in Washington
Nashville February 1 Governor McMillin chairman of the executive committee of the Association of Democratic Clubs of the United States has called a meeting to organize for the coming national campaign. The session, set for February 21 at the Erbitt House, follows a conference with ex-Governor Chauncey Black of Pennsylvania president of the organization. The date aligns with the National Democratic Committee meeting scheduled February 22.
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Nashville
Tenn
McMillin
United States
Washington
Erbitt House
Isito
Chauncey Blac
Pennsylvania
Organization of Democratic Culs
National Democratic Committee
Safe Blower Cracks Sawmill Safe in Bloden Alabama
In Bloden near Birmingham Alabama on February 1 a safe belonging to W B Martin a sawmill operator was cracked last night but contained no money. Local authorities investigate possible links to other incidents in the area.
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Birmingham
Ala
Bloden
W. B. Martin
Seven Clubs Bid For Fight In New York
Sealed bids for the James J. Corbett versus James J. Jeffries heavyweight title fight were opened at a meeting of stake holder Al Smith and representatives for Corbett and Jeffries. Seven bids were received. The Carnival Company of San Francisco offered a purse of 30000 and a six percent share in fight pictures or 33900 with full picture rights. J Wolf of the Carnival was told by telegraph to add 5000 dollars cash to secure the match.
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New York
James J. Corbett
James J. Jeffries
al Smith
George Insiding
Corbett
William A. Brady
Jeffries
Carnival Company
San Francisco
J. Wolf
Telegraph
Buller resigns command in South Africa
In the house of Lords, Secretary of War the Marquis of Lansdowne announced that Lieutenant General Sir William Franciz Buller resigned his command in South Africa due to a political divergence of opinion with Sir Alfred Miner, the British high commissioner and governor of Cape Colony, which would embarrass the high commissioner.
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Lords
Tandon
House of Lords
Marquis of Landsdowne
William Franciz Buller
South Africa
Alfred Miner
Cape Colon
BE HELD TODAY Washington City will discuss grievances
The Order of Railway Telegraphers will meet in Washington to discuss grievances of Southern Telegraphers. Grand Chief Powell travels from Atlanta after coordinating with General Manager Gannon. Conference aims at speedy, equitable adjustment, with negotiators shifting to the order for final talks. Washington, GA, February 1 reports new industry may follow for Washington Manufacturing Company.
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Southern Railway
Powell
Atlanta
Washington, D. C
Gannon
Southern
Southern. All During Yesterday Messrs
Powel
Mr. Gannon
Washington
Order
Chief Powell
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Washington, Ga
P. J. Holiday
Marietta
Madison
Mrs R B Swift Dead in Atlanta Funeral Saturday
Mrs R B Swift one of Atlanta's best known women died at 703 Piedmont avenue after a long illness from acute nervous prostration and heart trouble. She leaves husband R B Swift and son R B Swift Jr eight. She was a devoted member of Second Baptist. funeral from the residence at 11 o'clock Saturday morning conducted by Rev Henry McDonald. Pallbearers to be announced.
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Atlanta
R. B. Swift
Piedmont Avenue
Miss Stewart
Macon
F. M. Stewart
John BE. Stewart
RA. Harris
R. B Swift
Henry McDonald
P C Sneed of Newark Dead
The notice announces the death of P C Sneed of Newark. He was married to Delia Foreacre seven years ago. Interment will occur in Savannah on Saturday. Friends in the city mourn the loss and extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
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G J Foreacre
Won Porewere
Bo' Sneed
Newark
Mise
Delia Foreacre
Manor District Farmer David W Inman Dies at Thirty
David W. Inman of Manor District Ware County Waycross Ga died this morning after illness. He was thirty years old and leaves a wife and four children. The obituary notes his prominence as a farmer in the community.
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David W. Inman
Ware County
Waycross
Manor District
New Constitution Probable in Piedmond Va State Vote
Piedmont Virginia February 1 reports the Democratic legislative caucus tonight ordered a vote on March’s fourth Thursday. The question asks voters to convene a convention to frame a new state constitution. The move signals a probable constitutional reform path for the state.
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Piedmond
Cuicus
Tonigh
O Bi
Mar
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VINOL
Ederse Vinci
Ingly
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Solicitor General Hodges
Magon Office
Macon News
Recorder
Recorder’s Court
Quitman’s
John C. Brewing
R. AL Almand
Almand
Richmond County
Arington
C. Henry Cohen
Virginia
Marietiast
Marietta St
Whitehall St
Liquors
Buller
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Whitehall
Consti
Packag Hecker's
Packat Vitos
Pacital
Hower’s
A. W. Farl
Vays
Ralston
Ralston Barley
Uaker
Pettijohn's
Old Homestead
Hooker
Gannon and
Washington City
Robert B. Swift
P. C. Sneed
Miss Foreacre
Dr. Hathaway & Co
Lr Hathaway
Hepelesa
Dr. Hathaway
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