Mardi Gras Opens With Georgia Governor in Floral Parade
Governor Candler of Georgia and 23 colonels lead the Georgia party in the Mardi Gras floral parade at the Charleston exposition. Cook County Democracy and Mayor Smyth host visiting delegation as festivities include a harbor tour and a grand ball. Gingerly: Miss Frost leads the floral court with Rex Nett crowned queen of flowers and given city keys.
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Charleston
D. C
Candler
Georgia
James W. Robertson
R. E. Park
Cook County Democracy
President Powers
Columbia
Smyth
Tey
Isle of Palms
South
Carter Harrison
Daniel Rose
Milwaukee
Miss Frost
Andrew Simonds
Georgia Party
Gates City Guard
Vittur
Georgia Maids of
Rex. R.g.nett
SEA FIGHTER HEADS NORTH FOR PRINCE HENRY GREETIN
Norfolk Va February 10 Special The battleship Winos flagship of the provisional squadron under Rear Admiral Evans sails for New York to greet Prince Henry of Prussia. She carries the trial board from Washington and will conduct general stability tests between here and the wars. The squadron, including Olympia San Francisco and Cincinnati, will join in New York.
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Illinois
New York
Prince Henry
Norfolk
Winos
Evans
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Washington
Sreering
Olympia
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Young Girl Fatally Burned In Home Incident
Miss Pattie Lesser, 18, daughter of A P Lesser a Brown Station merchant, died from burns sustained when her eiderdown wrapper caught fire while seated beside a grate at her parents home in Selma Alabama. Her mother and brother tried to smother the flames but she suffered fatal injuries before medical aid arrived. Also in Raleigh a writ of error to three gold prick swindlers was denied by Chief Justice Furbes due to incomplete papers and no bond filed.
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Greate
Selma
Ala
Pattie
A. P. Lesser
Brown Station
Raleigh
N. C
Furbes
United States Supreme Court
Tragic Ice Rescue Claims Two Skaters at Onancock Creek
Richmond dispatch reports Herbert Nock and Miss Mae Geiger died while skating arm in arm on Onancock creek near Onancock. Ice broke and despite bystanders, including four rescuers, both youths drowned as others narrowly escaped danger. Nock, son of N W Nock, and Geiger, a Charlottesville family member, were en route home to dinner when the disaster struck. The bodies were recovered.
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Richmond
Herbert Nock
Mae Geiger
Onancock Creek
Onancock
Fr. Nock
N. W. Nock
Cleveland
Miss Geiger
Want Baford Case Dropped in Mississippi Shortage Probe
A petition signed by nearly all of the Hinds county grand jury asks Judge Robert Powell and District Attorney Greaves to nol pros the indictment against Captain F T Raiford former cashier of the state treasury in the 197000 shortage unearthed by Governor Longino. Two grand jurors who did not sign could not be found and Greaves was away when the petition was presented. the outcome for the other indictments against ex Treasurer Robert Stowers Phil A Rush and banker John Armistead is not known.
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State Treasury
Jackson
Miss
Robert Powell
Greaves
Hinds County
F. T. Raiford
Longino
Atorney Greaves
Raiford
Robert Stowers
Phil A. Rush
Senatobia
John Armistead
Memphis
Seven New Southern Mills to Be Built by Buckeye Seed Oil
Cincinnati firm Buckeye Cotton Oil Company buys F. G. Kinney interests at Birmingham and Greenwood and plans seven mills in the south. Contracts for sites in Arkansas Georgia Alabama and Mississippi total five more mills with Birmingham as headquarters to manage operations in seven southern cities.
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Cincinnati
Birmingham
Ala
Buckeye Cotton Oil Company
Ohio
South
F. G. Kinney & Co
Greenwood
Miss
Arkansas
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Flora's Feast Tops Proteus Carnival Pageant
The Krewe of Proteus staged one of its finest carnival pageants in New Orleans on February 10. The subject Flora's Feast featured twenty moving pictures from Snowdrop to Chrysanthemums with rich design and execution. A record crowd witnessed the parade amid lavish city illuminations and decorations, followed by a brilliant ball at the French Opera House.
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Flora
New Orleans
Krewe of
Proteus
Large illicit distillery destroyed in Pickens County South Carolina
Revenue Collector Aiken with deputy marshals seized a large illicit distillery near Sunny Site Pickens county two hundred gallon copper still thirteen fermenters and two thousand gallons of beer The operators Stanley and Conley were arrested and authorities call it one of the largest outfits ever destroyed in the region.
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South Carolina
Greenville
D. C
Aiken
Sunny Site
Pickens County
Stanley
Conley
Bill to Raise Governor's Pay In Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi February 10 Special sentiment in the lower house is strongly opposed to raising the governor and supreme court judges salaries to 4500 per year but friends say it will pass by a small margin. For two weeks both chambers show a disposition to slaughter measures from the other house, at times almost open enmity. Searching for Gold Murphy North Carolina February 10 Special Cincinnati parties develop clay property near here and look for gold. other parties also active.
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Jackson
Miss
Supreme Court
Murphy
N. C
Cincinnati
White Suffrage in Sister State Elimination of Voters by Poll Tax
In Montgomery Alabama on February 10 a report shows 42,000 of 129,000 white men subject to a poll tax failed to pay, nearly erasing white voter strength under a new constitution. Across counties the rate varied. Mobile and Baldwin showed highest failure, Dallas a notable black county with over 40 percent drop. The overall state average fell between 20 and 35 percent, with many registrars poised to exclude payers. The next election will see a white electorate pressed to within about six percent of the total.
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Montgomery
Ala
Thea
Dallas
Mable
Mobile
Pickens
Jefferson
Calhoun
Anniston
Geneva
Conecuh
Baldwin
Lawrence
Butler
Stallings
Walker
Barbour
Jelks
Lauderdale
Tuscaloosa
Limestone
Cullman
Lee
Apa
Carnival Fete Reaches Zenith in Mobile
Mobile sees splendid weather crowds gather as Emperor Felix II and household receive the city key from Mayor Walsh in Blenville Square. A civic parade honors the visitor while electric arches illuminate the streets and Krewe of Cyreniaes parades with floats depicting Dante’s Vision of Paradise. Large attendance reported.
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Mobile
Ala
Felix II
Blenville Squere
W. F. Walsh
Cyreniaes
Good Roads Train Visits Raleigh for Macadamizing Trial
The good roads train arrived in Raleigh February 10 and crews began grading the street for macadamization as a state convention objective. City cost for three days of work will be about $2,300 and four or five blocks will be macadamized as a demonstration for delegates.
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Good Roads
Raleigh
N. C
New Congressional District Form Reveals Shifting Mississippi Power
The apportionment plan creates six districts with Hinds and Rankin forming a political storm center. It foresees retirement of Charles E. Hooker and positions John Sharpe Williams for reelection prospects. Other candidates across districts are likely, signaling the hottest state contest in years. Democratic conventions in new districts will follow the plan’s adoption, with May as the probable month.
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Jackson
Miss
Legislative Apportionment Committee
Mississippi
Hinds
Warren
Yazoo
Rankin
Madison
Charles E. Hooker
John Sharpe Williams
Chandler
Spight
Batttle
E. H. Moore
B. G. Humphries
Fox
A. J. Russell
Congress
Adam Byrd
McLain
W. H. Hardy
E. J. Bowers
M. Barbour
Numerous Obituaries From Georgia Towns on February 10
A batch of brief notices reports the sudden deaths or deaths after illness of residents across Georgia. Among the deceased are Mrs I W Sims of Senoia wife of a local farmer. Mrs Annie Pope widow of Cohen Pope of Monticello. George Paul of Perry native of Bavaria. Mrs J M Gregory widow of Dr John M Gregory of Rome. Dr W C McRae of Valdosta who died in West Virginia. David Clements a young Irwinville farmer. Smith Bradley a Greenville farmer. Mrs Odell mother of Governor Odell of Newburgh. Captain Alexander Grant of Pensacola a veteran local leader. Lucius M Jones a Putnam County farmer. Funeral arrangements and survivors listed where provided.
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I. W. Sims
Senoia
Sims
Annie Pope
Monticello
Cohen Pope
J. F. Webb
Katie
Daisy
Grace Pope
Adele Wilson
J. M. Gregory
Rome
John M. Gregory
Upper Broad Street
Gregory
Stokes Gregory
Alvin Omberg
W. C. McRae
Valdosta
David Clements
Irwinville
Clements
Neal Clements
Irwin County
Smith Bradley
Greenville
S. C
8. C
White Oat Church
Odell
Bookstaver
Grant
Pensacola
Fla
Alexander Grant
Louisiana
Mra
W.H. Pleazants
Seabbard Air Line
Two Mississippi Courts Open With Flood of Murder Trials
Jackson February 11 Special two circuit court sessions convened in Mississippi with numerous murder cases to dispose of before adjournment. Hinds county second district at Raymond lists six murder cases on the docket. three indicted. LeFiore county circuit court at Greenwood expects fourteen murder trials. death sentences appear likely in several cases.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Second
Hinds County
Raymond
Derket
LeFiore County
Greenwood
Age 105 Years Caled Uncle Billy Green Dies in Chattanooga
William Green known as Uncle Billy dies at 105 in Chattanooga Tenn after a long life that began in County Camerick Ireland. He emigrated in 1858 and arrived Charleston three years later taking up truck farming in Georgia before settling in Chattanooga in 1868. He once served as an express messenger on the Southern railroad and lived through three centuries. His widow survives.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
William Green
Billy
County Camerick
Ireland
Afferlea
Charleston
Georgia
Southern
Bristol
Brown Skips Three Bonds In Stolen Goods Case
Sheriff William Ruey of Lafayette Ga. left Murphy N C with Benny IE Brown wanted in Walker county on concealing stolen goods. Brown has skipped three bonds and has lived in the county since last September running a saw mill. His wife and baby accompanied him. he was noted for his gentlemanly demeanor.
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Murphy
N. C
William Ruey
Lafayette
Benny IE Brown
Walker County
Brown
Senator Quay Arrives in Florida Winter Cottage
Senator M. F. Quay of Pennsylvania arrives at his St Lucie Florida winter cottage direct from Washington aboard a private car. He is reported much improved from a recent illness and his stay will depend on his health.
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Senator Quay
Florida
St. Lucie, Fla
Senator M. 5. Quay
Pennsylvania
Prrate
Washington
Priscius Arrives as Pensacola Mardi Gras Opens
The Pensacola Mardi Gras carnival began as Priscius, king of the event, arrived by the royal yacht Rosepen at noon. He was escorted to the palace by a guard of U S artillerymen, U S Marines, and Florida state troops. The city welcomed a throng of visitors as the festivities started.
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Pensacola
Fla
Priscius
Royal Palace
United States
United States Marines
Florida
German training ship Moltke sails for New York ceremonies
The Moltke, the German training ship, left Baltimore at 3 PM and passed Cape Henry heading toward New York. The Hohenzollern remains in port at Norfolk with plans to join the ceremonies if possible.
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Hohenzollern
Norfolk
Moltke
Baltimore
Capes
New York
Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted By Marshall Ad
An advertisement from Marshall Michigan features Mrs Hinkley touting Pyramid Pile Cure as a guaranteed remedy for piles. It claims a 380 cost operation avoided with a 50 cent box and promises cure. A free book on piles is offered by Pyramid Drug Co.
Augusta Postmasters Clash Over Office
Augusta Ga February 10. Postmaster W H Stallings appointed February 17, 1898 for four years. Captain B D Smythe received a commission two weeks ago to take charge on receipt. Stallings prepares to wind down and hand over on the 17th while Smyth awaits orders from Washington. Two postmasters in one city sparks tension and possible clash.
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Augusta
Stallings
Smyth
W. H. Stallings
B. D. Smythe
Ball for Fan Americans in Monterey Mexico
Delegates entertained at a regal ball in Monterey as Pan American visitors tour local industries. The state government spent twenty thousand dollars on arrangements for a seven hundred cover panquet. They visited the city’s two monster smelters, a ten million nine hundred thousand dollar steel plant, and the largest brewery in Mexico before a planned plaza concert by three military bands. The party plans to depart Wednesday for home or U S cities.
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Monterey
Mexico
Diente
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