Ben Hilliard Lesses Father in Schoolhouse Shooting
In Cartersville Georgia on a February day the seventeen year old Ben Hilliard killed his father Robert Hillard at Manley’s house two miles above Royston after a quarrel escalated. The youth fled to the schoolhouse seeking safety with his uncle D A Starr as gunfire erupted. Surrounded by children, Ben shot and killed his father to prevent being killed. No arrest has been made.
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Cartersville
Manley
Royston
Ben Hilliard
Robert Hillard Fath
Winchester
Ben
D A Starr
Kim
Hs Brother
Chappell's Neck Broken Near Carrollton
A man, J H Chap pel, was found dead at Vir H s Kinz well west of Carrollton. Coroners held two inquests, both verdicts state death by violence unknown parties. Warrant issued for five locals. deputies in custody awaiting preliminaries as of Sunday.
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Carrollton
J. H Chappel
R M
Levvorn
Bonded
James Martin
Mount Zion
Cose
Ter
Saiir
Thomas E Rodgers
B E Styles
W of
Malone
H M King
Gammam
Grande Duchesse at Wharf in Savannah for repairs
The steamship La Grand Duchesse lies at the Ocean Steamship Company wharves in Savannah on February 4 awaiting repair plans. Officials discuss whether to move her to Newport News for repairs, contingent on underwriters and treasury approval, with one wheel damaged and a broken shaft to be forged if needed.
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Savannah
LaGrands Duchesse
Ocean Steamship Company
Newport News
RG Erwin
Pafety
Er ' ‘Wa
Secretary of the Treasury
Port Royal
John Rourke
Annexation meeting in Macon aims to add suburbs to city
Special Macon report notes the February Annexation meeting at the Academy of Music with Judge Emory Speer as chief orator. They expect 3000 attendees and hope to persuade suburbs to join before the next census. The charter issue is debated, and local leaders push annexation to boost Macon’s population. The piece covers the Sunday Press, postmaster nomination tensions, and other local items.
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Constitution Bureau
Brown
Macon Ga
Macon
Academy of Music
Emory Speer
Chamber of Commerce
Smith
Bridges Smith
Ality Council
Funeral of Rev H E Lucas in Brunswick Ga
The remains of Henry F Lucas rector of St Marks Episcopal church lie in state at the church in Brunswick awaiting a 3 pm service tomorrow. Burial will follow in the churchyard per the deceased’s wishes.
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Brunswick
Ienry F Lucas
St Marks Episcopal Church
Christian Enslen
Birmingham
Alabama
Tatman's Engine Pioneer Drives Georgia Industry
Fort Valley nears loss of a leading citizen as W. S. Tatman returns to St Joe Michigan. He built the Georgia Fret Package Company and a Dawson plant, creating jobs and turning swamp timber into baskets and wood products. His two incitement engines push progress. he funded Fort Valley cotton mills and pledges more.
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Fort Walesio
Fort Valley
Tatman
St Joe
Mich
South
Y Place
Georgia
Dawson
Senator Bacon Hurt in Fall on Icy Steps
Washington special reports Senator Bacon fractured one or two ribs after slipping on an icy Oregon avenue step. He will be confined to his room for days or weeks, but doctors see no serious complications. He rested and dictated mail, then summoned surgeons. a private entrance stairway is described as the site of the fall.
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Locke
Walter Corbett
Army
Edwards
Bacon
Sunday Press
Tom W Loyless
News
Macon
Artepe
Ba Artepe
Pir Street
Artope
FF Reese
Wow Pinson
Rose Hul
Smith
Pitts Ga
State Penitentiary
Westcott
Maccnlger
Washington
Oregon Avenue
Orst
Morgan
Ford Thompson
Senator Bacon
Eighteenth Street
Senators
Bryan Pleases New England Voter In Holyoke Visit
William J Bryan stayed in Holyoke Mass all day attended First Presbyterian Church and joined in hymn singing. Women pressed around him for remarks and invitations to return. He left for sleigh ride then planned speeches in Pittsfield North Adams Hartford and Bridgeport before New Jersey stops.
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Holyoke
Mass
William J Bryan
First Presbyterian Church
A ER Pennell
Hiself
Mr Bryan
Elder Forbes
Bryan
New Dam
Connecticut River
Pittsfield
North Adams
Springfield
Connecticut
Hartford
Bridgeport
Bryans
New England
New Jersey
Russell County Vote Shows Johnson Victory in Key Counties
Reported results from Russell and Girard counties show Johnson winning with 145 vote margin in Girard and a 61 vote lead in Russell. Allegations of illegal voting include paid and repeated ballots, with concerns over white primary manipulation and calls for investigation or a new primary to resolve contested results.
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Columbus
Russell County
Johnson
Morgan
Girard
Johnstons
Nying
Phenix Ala
Columbus Gap
Senator Morgan
Vaughan Running Ahead in Alabama Delegates Fight
William Vaughan chair of the Republican state executive committee leads in delegate counts with nine of twelve legally elected for Vaughan and three for Julian Bingham. Counties Etowah Chambers Marion Greene Tallapoosa Lawrence show Vaughan wins, while Lamar is unclear. Bingham claims 24 votes with only two for Vaughan. The contest sharpens between gaugers deputy marshals stamp inspectors and postmasters commissioners amid a post administration critique.
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Birmingham
Ala
William Vaughan
Republican State Executive Committee
Julian Bingham
Internal Revenue
Vaughan
Bingham
Etowah
Chambers
Marion
Greene
Tallapoosa
Lawrence
Lamar County
Betwen
Meeting of Mormon Elders in Columbia
Forty four Mormon elders in South Carolina met in Columbia with President Anderson of the southern mission delivering an address. He noted 1200 Mormons in South Carolina and 10000 in eleven southern states as they praised progress and liberal views. Elders spoke of sacrifice and belief, while stating three sessions were held and many lodged at a top hotel.
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Columbia
Columbia S C
South Carolina
Anderson
Southern Mission Field
South
Mormon Church
Tragedy at Liberty Dance Ends in Double Shooting
A dance at D. L. Adamson’s near Liberty, Tennessee, ended in tragedy last night. Charles Braswell was killed instantly while his brother Hurrell Braswell was mortally wounded by Henry and Joe Davis. The Davis brothers escaped but were later captured. The motive cited is a lantern dispute.
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Liberty
Tenn
Memphis
Washville
D. L. Adamson
DeKalb County
Charles Braswell
Hurrell
Henry
Joe Davis
Davis
Wilkinson County Republicans choose delegates in Inwinton mass meeting
The Wilkinson county Republicans met at the courthouse in Inwinton for a mass meeting to select delegates to state and district conventions. S. J. Fountain and A. E. Williams, colored, were elected as delegates to the state convention, and A. E. Williams and J. P. Floyd, colored, were chosen as delegates to the tenth district congressional convention. Resolutions endorsing the current national action were unanimously adopted.
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Wilkinson County
Gordon
Inwinton
J. Fountain
A. E. Wiliams
A. E. Williams
J. P. Floyd
United States Gains Full Control of Nicaragua Canal
Washington and London reach an cable agreement ending dual control under the Clayton Bulwer treaty. Britain relinquishes rights after canal construction, enabling U S to build and operate the inter-oceanic waterway. No quid pro quo demanded. formal instrument to be drafted for Senate confirmation. In Santo Domingo, French ships depart after tense protests over debts, while Dominican officials pursue amicable resolution with calm diplomacy.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Nicaragua
State Department
Lord Pauncefote
Gurreat
Britain
Nicaragaa
England
Qoer
United Staes
Senate
Tomlinson Allies Form Campaign Team in Birmingham
Local supporters of governor candidate Hon John W Tomlinson met yesterday and formed a campaign committee of prominent citizens. Sub-committees to be organized in beats. courts and city headquarters to open. Members include Probate Judge J P F Stiles, ex-Postmaster W O Morris, E J Smyer, W C Garrett, L Miller, J B Gibson, C C Chiles, W H Stanles, E E Campbell, and others.
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Birmingham
Aja
Specelal
John W Tomlinson
Bhig
Tomlinson
J P F Stiles
O H Morris
J Smyer
Chancery
CC Garret
Nathan L Miller
J B Gibson
Police Commission
C Chiles
W H Stanles
E Campbell E Lesser
J S Kennedy
Steiner Sterling A. Wood
J M Meighan
Peters Becomes A Baptist After Resignation
Reverend Dr Madison C Peters resigns as pastor of Bloomingdale Reformed Church in New York on February 4, citing belief that baptism should be for believers only and ceasing infant baptism. He plans to enter Baptist ministry after his term ends March 1.
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Bloomingdale Reformer Church
Teaders Hesignation
New York
Madison C Peters
Bloomingdale Reformed Church
Peters
New Yar
Reverend Booker Fox Dies at Ottumwa at 104
Ottumwa mourns Rev Booker Fox a renowned Black evangelist who died at home in Ottumwa at age 104. Fox, long active in Nashy and surrounding regions, was a noted figure in the Colored church movement. His life spanned a century of religious service and community leadership.
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Booker Fox
Ottumwa
Bowker Fox
Nashy
Loss of Manly Vitality Dr Hathaway Guarantees Quick Return
Dr Hathaway promises a speedy restoration of vigor and strength for men facing vitality concerns. The assurance emphasizes swift improvement and renewed energy through his treatment approach.
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Dr Hathaway
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