Dentist E B Marshall Jr Dies by Self Inflicted Shot
Cedartown Ga February 6 a prominent young dentist Dr E B Marshall Jr shot himself in his room at the Wright hotel after domestic troubles and morphine troubles. A note and letters were found, his wife has been away since November, and his body was discovered the next morning. Interment planned in Rome with family.
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Cedartown
E. BR. Marshall, Jr
Wright Hotel
Dr. Marshall
E. B. Marshall
Rome
Newport
Ark
E. A. Lowry
Two Young Ladies Burned In Fire From Oil Stove In Columbus
Miss Nellie Hudson and Miss Mamie Ballsbury were in a second floor room when an oil stove ignited the dress. Miss Hudson suffered severe neck and head injuries as her woolen dress burned away. Mr. Hudson smothered the flames with a rug but burned his hands. Miss Salisbury was only slightly injured. both women are prominent in society.
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Miss Hudson
Columbus
Nellie Hudson
Mamie Ballsbury
Miss Salisbury
Mr. Hudson
Judge A W Fite Reopens Catoosa Superior Court
Ringgold Ga February 6 Special Judge A W Fite has convened Catoosa Superior court in Ringgold. This marks his first session since recovering from a severe attack of illness.
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Ringgold
A. W. Fite
Catoosa Superior Court
Fite
Ness
Free Trial Offer for Dr Rice Rupture Cure Method
Dr W S Rice offers a free trial of his rupture cure by mail, claiming self treatment at home without pain or surgery. Included are testimonials from M K Lyman of Delray Fla and promises of quick, permanent results for all ages. Write to 436 Main St Adams N J to receive the free trial and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Rice
L. Main
St. Adams
M. K. Lyman
Ricela
Delray
Fla
Dr. Rice
Rice
Tenea
Apting
Republicans Push for Open Offices at Georgia Convention
Ringgold Ga February 6 Republicans of Catoosa county met with Dr W T Blackford presiding Delegates to the congressional and state conventions were chosen H G Dill E B Anderson to Rome February and Atlanta next month The meeting noted white Republicans will lead Georgia politics with Negroes barred from Atlanta convention and a push to purge patronage from Democrats Blackford urged GOP unity and accountability stating Republicans must control appointments and accuse Democratic patronage in census jobs and other offices
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Georgia
Atlanta
W. T. Blackford
Congress of the
Catoosa County
Census ‘Bureau
Wilkes Democrats Meet and Restore Cross-Party Unity
In Washington Georgia on February 6 a large Wilkes County gathering named a new executive committee under A. S. Anderson. The meeting marked a return of the populists to the Democrats, with third party leaders joining the slate and a nonpartisan goal for an upcoming spring white primary to be scheduled by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ga
R. O. Barksdale
Wilkes County
Wilkes
A. S. Anderson
J.C. Williams
B. 5
Irvin
MUST PAY IN BACK TAXES Chatham County Corporations
Chatham County commissioners will pursue all back taxes owed by corporations in the county. Some firms may owe twelve to fifteen years of taxes, with substantial sums expected to enter the treasury. Discrepancies arise where front returns were accepted, prompting a question on collecting taxes for property not listed previously. the county attorney's decision is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham County Commissioners
Savannah
Chatham
Three Are Out For Mayor In Fort Valley Race
Fort Valley Ga February special. The mayoral contest will be the warmest in years with discussion over lowering the town tax rate. Announced candidates are John A Houser A D Skelile and J J Fincher for mayor and L P Gray L L Brown J D Marshall Emmett Houser A Glass and Sidney Baggett for aldermen.
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Fort Valley
John A. Houser
A. D. Skelile
J. J. Fincher
L. P. Gray
L. L. Brown
J. D. Marshall
Emmett Houser
A. Glass
Sidney Bagsett
Georgia cattle for Cuba shipment attracts crowds at Savannah port
The steamship Jamaica carried 550 head of cattle for Havana and Cienfuegos, arriving at the Savannah, Florida and Western railroad wharves. It was the largest single shipment of cattle ever made from this port, with stock from south Georgia and Florida drawing public attention.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Jamaica
Havana
Clentucgos
Savannah, Florida and Western
South Georgia
Florida
Brunswick Harbor Funding Faces Continued Work
Washington special reports the House rivers and harbors committee focused on continuing Brunswick bar improvements under Colonel Goodyear. Opposition from General J Floyd King failed to gain a hearing, while Congressman Brantley noted King’s lack of local Georgia residency. Support among key committee members suggests a bill for additional depths at current rates will be reported this session.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
House Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Brunswick
Goodyear
Army
Colonel Goodyear
J. Floyd King
General King
Brantley
Georgia
General Gordon
Burton
Messrs
Morris
Alexander
Lawrence
Dovener
Catchings
Lester
Bankhead
Sparkman
Ball
Propeller Hauled Aboard For Le Grande Duchesse Repair
In Savannah on February 6 the Plant steamer Le Grande Duchesse will be sent to Newport News for repairs without a tug, with underwriter consent. The broken propeller shaft portion is recovered and will be installed, saving time and cost. the bronze propeller wheel is costly.
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Newport News
Savannah
Pension Frauds Charged at Confederate Survivors Meeting
Augusta Georgia special meeting of Confederate survivors heatedly charged pension rolls contain names of nonserving or noneligible persons. A resolution ordered review by the state convention and pensions to be investigated and revised to ensure funds go to deserving survivors and prevent further fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Georgia
Way
Fire Found in New Residence in Augusta
A fire broke out tonight in a residence on Elms Street above Thirteenth in Augusta. Discovered in a closet it is suspected to be incendiary. Damage estimated at about 400 dollars. The same house also caught fire last Sunday.
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Augusta
el Ms Street
Thirteenth
Harley
Free Trial Offered for Dr. Dix Tonic Tablets Rheumatism Cure
An advertisement touts Dr. Dix Tonic Tablets as a cure for rheumatism. Hayes & Coon of Detroit offer free trials by mail, with customers urged to send money orders for larger orders. Testimonials claim pain relief, blood purification, and joint relief, urging readers to try or purchase from druggists.
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Hayes & Coon
Hull Building
Detroit
Mich
Dr. Dix
A_renueman
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Messrs. Hays & Coon
Mike
Yemen
P. QO
American Express
Joe H. Johnson
Earle Grove
Foundry at Anniston doubles capacity and consolidates plants
Anniston Alabama February special reports Central Foundry Company sail Pipe works doubling size with a main 10 by 500 foot building and seven to eight auxiliary structures. Output rises to forty tons daily, jobs grow from 200 to about 400. Company consolidates 35 plants into ten nationwide to cut costs and increase efficiency.
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Anniston
Ala
Central Foundry Company
Gerard Schumacher
Ahrens & Ott
Louisville
Bessemer
Gadsden
South Pittsburg
Tenn
Boyle
Florence
Aig
McClure
Supreme Court Decisions from Montgomery February 6 Special
The second division issued several rulings across multiple cases. McClellan reversed and rendered Interstate Building and Loan Assn v Mattie Stokes. Haralson reversed and remanded Birmingham Railway and Electric Co v Ward. Bickerton v Guttery affirmed. Tyson reversed rendered and remanded Merchants and Farmers Banks v Paulk. Arnold v Arnold affirmed. Sharpe affirmed Merchants Bank of Florence v Foster. Chastain v Hames affirmed. Dowdell reversed and rendered Cottingham v Moore. Dominick v Randolph reversed and remanded.
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Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
McClellan
C. J
Interstate Building and Loan Association
Mattie A. Stokes
Gadsden City Court
Haralson
Birmingham Railway and Electric Company
Walker Ward
Birmingham City Court
Donna W. Bickerton
Lauderdale Circuit Court
A. B. Chastain
Gasaway Hames
Cullman Chancery Court
Dowdell
Peace or War Is the Issue Des Moines Hall Tribute
Crowds fill the hall bearing floral tributes for a catafalque as a somber procession passes to the depot tomorrow. The hall remains open overnight beyond 10 p m due to large crowds and police clearing paths for Democratic leaders Governor Beckham and legislators Woodson Shackelford Lillard McKay visiting the scene.
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Beckham
Woodson
Shackeford
Lillard
McKay
Frankfort Citizens Plan Public Goebel Funeral Observance
Citizens met at the courthouse in Frankfort Kentucky to arrange a public observance of Governor Goebel's funeral. Businesses were asked to close and drape buildings in black while all public buildings were to lower flags during services. Judge James Andrew Scott presided.
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Frankfort
Goebel
James Andrew Scott
Howard Trial Begins Today in Laurel County
London Kentucky February 6 The trial of James Howard for the killing of George Baker of Clay county opens tomorrow in Laurel county district court. About forty witnesses are expected including Bakers and adherents. A Baker son has arrived and says six brothers will accompany him as witnesses. Judge Brown promises firm action against any trouble.
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London
James Howard
George Baker
Clay County
Laurel County
Brown
Bakers
Howards
Fae
Locke May Make Rage for Governor Stands in With M'Kinley
Macon Ga February 6 Special The confirmation of Harry Edwards as postmaster will not be opposed R D Locke who sought the job said he would not fight the nomination and would remain where he is Colonel Locke says the president and Georgia Republicans plan him for a higher post He has just met President McKinley and may run for governor on the Republican ticket He is active in politics and hopes to be chosen as a delegate to the national convention}
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Macon
Harry Edwarda
R. D. Locke
Edwards
Locke
Republican Party of Georgia
Washington
McKinley
Georgia
Captians Ball Planned by Macon Volunteers
Macon Volunteers announce a February 22 ball in Macon Georgia. The event honors Captain Robert C Hazelhurst and former captains C M Wiley G C Comer Sr G C Comer Sr C T Comer W W Comer and Sam Hunter. The affair is described as elaborate and well attended.
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Macon
Macon Volunteers
Macan
Robert C. Hazelhurst
C. M. Wiley
G C. Comer
G. C. Comer
C. T. Comer
W. W. Comer
Sam Hunter
Volunteers Baseball Team Formed in Macon
Macon Military Company announces a Macon Volunteers baseball team aiming to rival Mercer. Last season the club was among the south’s best and lost only twice. Practice begins soon with several games planned against Mercer before the season opens. Uniforms will be ordered and players chosen after tryouts.
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Macon Military Company
Macon
Macon Volunteers
Mercer
Chamber of Commerce meeting on state fair plans
The regular chamber meeting discussed hosting the state fair next year. The Dixie fair claims were reviewed with a favorable report on payment, and a committee will be formed to solicit subscriptions.
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Macon
Chamber of Commerce
Man Charged After Lamp Assault in Unionville
In Macon Georgia on February 6 Deputy Sheriffs Berckner and Grace arrested Manuel Battie, a negro, in Unionville on assault and battery charges. He allegedly threw a lit lamp at his sister, injuring her head, then struck their mother with a wooden stick, rendering her unconscious. He awaits trial before a justice of the peace the next day.
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Macon
Berckner
Grace
Manuel Battie
Unionville
Talbott and Palmer Failure in Macon Ga Report
Investigation into the Talbott and Palmer failure in Macon Georgia on February 6 details that Palmer arrived from Chicago dispelling rumors of an escape. Talbott left for Atlanta with his attorney. Creditors committee begins audit and aims to report by Thursday. Liabilities are said to be 110000 dollars.
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Macon
Talbott & Palmer
Palmer
Chicago
Talbott
Atlanta
Mercer University sued for 20000 damages in Macon suit
Ex manager of Mercer baseball team seeks twenty thousand dollars in a Turner versus Mercer University faculty case in Macon Superior Court. The defendants have filed an answer denying the claims and a hearing is sought.
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Macon
Turner
Mercer University
Mercer baseval manager faces court over misappropriation suit
In Mercer city court next month Turner, former manager of the Mercer baseball team, is accused of funds misappropriation. He resigns amid evidence and sues the Mercer faculty and several students for 20000 damages, with Hon. John P. Ross for the plaintiff and Hall and Wimberly for Mercer University.
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Turner
Mercer
John P. Ross
Mercer University
Hall and Wimberly
Annexation Declared Legal in North Macon Split
Macon attorneys say repealing clause in charter to annex North Macon is unconstitutional and suburbs can be annexed. Boundary plan to be set, election to decide. Meeting boosts annexationists. many converted. Homestead waiver case undecided. if adverse, local bankers plan US Supreme Court appeal. Census supervisor Strickland in Macon. Stave plant planned with 25,000 daily capacity. Payne-Willingham wedding set. two-year Macon posting for Captain Jones. populists in Thomaston back Barker and Donnelly. Cotton car fire destroys car and twenty bales at Georgia and Alabama line.
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Macon
Specia
J—Hall & Wimberly
North
Macona
Boundary Committee
Judge Speer
New Orleans
Speer
Supreme Court of the United States
Helena
Feo
Georgia and Alabama Railway
Real Estate Sales Post Higher Than City Assessment
Two large Columbus real estate transactions occurred today. The Estes estate, all city property, sold for nearly twenty thousand dollars, above the new city assessment by about 1 percent. Commissioner J. M. Scarbrough sold the warehouse firm Blanchard & Burrus property, with seventeen parcels across the area realizing about 13,000 dollars.
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Columbus
Estes
New City
J.r M. Scarbrough
Jale Warehous
Blanchard & Burrus
Debate on Great Britain Boer War Held by Phi Mu Society
In Dahlonega Georgia on February 6 the Phi Mu Literary Society of North Georgia Agricultural College staged a public debate in the college chapel. The question asked if Great Britain is justifiable in her war against the Boers. The affirmative team W C Flemming and J H Byers won against R C Whitehead and W W Berry after a close discussion.
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Great Britain
Dahlonega
Phi Mu Literary Society
North Georgia Agricultural College
College Chapel
W. C. Flemming
J. H. Byers
R. C. Whitehead
Oh. Berry
Government plans Paris exhibit of colored people from Atlanta
Thomas J Callow travels to Atlanta with Andrew Hillyer and photographer Harry Shepard to assemble material for a United States exhibit of colored people for the Paris exposition. They will photograph homes and skilled labor sites while Atlanta serves as headquarters and the southern region is surveyed for a month. Communications to Andrew Hillyer in Atlanta will reach the party.
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Paris
Thomas J. Callow
Atlanta
United States
Andrew Hfillyer
Harry Shepard
South
Andrew Hillyer
Telephone Wires To Be Buried In Montgomery
Montgomery city council enacts ordinance requiring telephone companies to place all wires underground within specified limits. February 6. Special dispatch reports the measure as part of urban modernization efforts affecting utilities and street planning.
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Montgomery
Ala
Radway's Pills Promise Relief for Digestive Ailments
Radway's Pills claim to cure disorders of the stomach liver bowels kidneys bladder and nervous diseases by aiding digestion. They promise to prevent sick headache foul stomach biliousness and indigestion when taken as directed. Each box costs 25 cents and is sold by druggists or mailed by Radway & Co, 55 Elm Street, New York.
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Radway
Saldo
Radway & CO
Elm Street
New York
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