Annexation Meeting Stirs Macon City Debate
A Macon gathering reveals strong anti annexation sentiment with Vine ville residents and manufacturers opposing city taxation for new buildings. The boundary plan is sent back for revision as opponents claim annexation would hurt local interests. The report notes Brenner remains in Macon to review Kemp’s affairs amid ongoing public works and beggar relocation efforts.
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Brown House
Ma' Gon
Spyelal
Anneystlin
Ghey
South Macon
Joe Hall
Buford Davis
Martmaduke Bayne
T. R. Ayer
Vinesville
Gouth
Macon
Brenner
Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy Endorsed by Citizen in Richmond Va
Prominent citizen Geo W Benson of Richmond Va reports heartfelt thanks for Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy. The ad claims the product cures indigestion dyspepsia flatulence loss of appetite sick headache nervousness vertigo and other stomach ailments. Sold by druggists 5 cents per bottle six for 2 50. Sample by mail postage 2. Prices and address included.
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Richmond
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Atlanta
New Hotel for Macon Rumor and Prominent Support Grow
Macon may get a new hotel with over 25 dollars subscribed recently as several leading citizens take interest after long talk. The town pr oclaims a near normal river flow with minimal flooding in Oc mulgee and a rumor of Hawkinsville flood cannot be verified. Mr EB Crockett, a longtime Macon businessman and former alderman, dies at 75. Funeral services announced for Rose Hill Cemetery. A prank on Troy N M youth Sherwood ends with him shooting Fred Blingham in the neck. crowd disperses, Sherwood praised for quelling the harassment by section youths.
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Ocmulgee
Hawkinsville
Southern Railway
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Park Place
Old Crockett Foundry
Oscar Crockett
Charles Crack- Roe Troy
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Rose Hill
Truggenin Heights
Wil Sherwood
Sherwood
Fred BliNngh
Savannah Bank Clearings Jump Over Four Million
Savannah bank clearings for the week closed at 5,397,565 compared with 1,866,920 a year ago, a gain of 4,120,656. The rise is attributed to heightened heavy produce activity through the port and higher prices of staples such as spirits of turpentine now at 54 cents a gallon.
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Savannah
Gate City Not Insured Leaves Vessel a Loss to Ocean Steamship Co
The stranded steamship Gate City of the Ocean Steamship Line near Hast Morlehes, not insured, and the company notes it does not insure vessels, relying on an internal insurance account with sufficient funds to replace the ship if needed. Cargo coverage is partial under a floating policy for cargoes from competitive points with bills of lading.
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Savannah
Gale City
Ocean Steamship
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Hast Morlehes
IT. M. Comer
Gate City
Plumbers Strike Demands Shorter Day and Higher Pay
Savannah's plumbers and gas fitters strike seeking a nine hour day daily except Saturday eight hours for one day of work and a wage scale of 1.59 32 per day based on experience They warn of possible wider action as carpenters and other trades show sympathy and may join in future strikes Judge Daniel seeks state senate seat after broad support and opposition Expected opposition noted Carnival planned in Augusta with hopes to invite General Joe Wheeler and veterans groups for a spring event continuing military ties.
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Augusta
Merry Makers' Association
W. A. Latimer
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Georgia
Cuba
Carolina
Paul Was Acquitted in Georgia Murder Trial
In Auguste Ga February 16 Special the state rests after William J Paul faced trial for the murder of Samuel J Gobo and the jury returns a verdict of not guilty.
Flint River Jam Threatens New Dougherty Bridge
Albany Ga February 16 Special. Flint River rises steadily reaching twenty five and one half feet above normal. A timber jam formed against the Dougherty county bridge piers endangering its main support as a fresh flood pushed logs and timber against the structure. Workers labored to relieve the pressure while the jam partially yielded. If the river climbs further, danger increases especially at night. Fresh logs valued in the thousands have flooded the area for two days.
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Dougherty County
Drow
Oostanaula Rose Very High
Rome Ga February 16 Special. The Oostanaula crested at 27.5 Wednesday night and began falling at midnight. Water must reach thirty feet to cause serious damage, with only a few Broad street cellars flooded. Rome owns a 1892 contour map by Captain Oberlin Carter costing 1250 dollars showing flood levels. An eight foot levee would cost 30000 but was abandoned due to fear it would flood the fourth ward. Broad street and two thirds of downtown have been raised above the 1886 Hood Mine. Rainfall Monday totaled 3.23 inches and county streams remained torrential with limited damage.
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Rome
Broad Street
Oberlin Carter
Fourth Ward
River Chattahoochee Falls Eight to Ten Feet
The Chattahoochee river in Columbus Georgia fell eight to ten feet yesterday as it subsided toward normal levels. Cotton mills are planned to start up again tomorrow following the drop in river height.
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Columbus
Chattahoochee River
Politicians Weigh Races for Dooly County Offices and Legislature
In Cordele Georgia on February 15 special edition reports campaigns forming for county offices and the legislature. Incumbent ordinary D W Har grove seeks re election while Sheriff George W Sheppard and clerk J Frank Powell announce runs. Rumors point to ex Senator W S Thomson entering the lower house race with strong support. Hon J T Hill also discussed as a possible candidate though undecided.
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Dooly County
D. Hargrove
Dty
George Www. Sheppard
J. Frank Powell
Flice
Elrk
W. 8. Thomson
Thomson Fisowever
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Methodist Parsonage Burned at Tignall Washington Ga
The Broad River circuit parsonage at Tignall was totally destroyed by fire at 10 o clock Tuesday night. Rev Simeon Ghaw and his family were away returning from an ensue s Loe.
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Broad River Circuit
Tignall
Simeon Ghaw
Evening Fire Destroys Shaw Home and Library
Residents recall an evening spent with friends when the house caught fire. The blaze consumed the home interior including the kitchen furniture and Mr. Shaw's library. No insurance coverage was found.
Northen Spoke at Tennille on Creamery Benefits
Ex Governor Northen told Washington county farmers and merchants in Tennille Ga that a local creamery would be the land’s salvation. He cited profitable cattle-raising and butter sales while noting a $6 000 plant cost with half from him and half from merchants through bonds. Other speakers included John Wallace of Griffin and H G Weed of Central of Georgia.
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Washington County
Norther
John Walace
Griffin
H. G. Weed
Industrial Department of the Central of Georgia
Egan
Minnesota
Franklin
Ruttin
Athens
Harmony Grove
Northen
Tenhille Institute
Misa Wiallie
Will ‘Hardwick
Ward Warned to Leave After Fire Destroyed Barn
Ward, a prosperous farmer fourteen miles from Carrollton, narrowly escaped loss of his barn and stock when incendiaries set fire to his property. The blaze also consumed last year’s corn and fodder, and locals suspected motives tied to Ward’s alleged affair with another man’s wife. A wave of fear and rumors spread as Ward sought safety in Carrollton, with authorities pressed to act.
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Whipped Young Men Twice at Graves High School
In Graves, Georgia, Professor W. A. Ferrell reportedly whipped student Thaddeus McRae for refusing to give a speech. After a chase and another thrashing with the pupil's whip, the incident prompted McRae’s father to resign the school’s teacher, leaving Graves High without a instructor amid local unrest.
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Perry Resentenced to Death for Jep Dennard Murder
Judge Reese fixes March 9 as execution day in Wilkes County case. Fred Perry, convicted of brutal murder with Wil Taylor, has now been resented to hang after multiple trials and a Supreme Court review. Perry moved to Richmond County Jail for safekeeping.
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Wilkes
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Perry
Wil Taylor
Supreme Court
Penitentia
Richmond County
North Georgia Fruit Growers meet invited to Adairsville
Adairsville Ga February 16 Special The North Georgia Fruit Growers Association plans its next meeting mid April with plans for an assured crop from about 20000 trees and potential revenue for a brewery. The agenda includes an ice factory a canning evaporating plant and other arrangements.
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Wilkes County Sees Surge of Legislative Candidacy
One of the majors from the Third Regiment Georgia State Troops has announced his candidacy for the state legislature from Wilkes. Major King is the sixth entrant from this county. The local campaign is expected to be heated as twenty six candidates compete for ten county offices.
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Cross Bill Over Second Assessment in Bank Receiver Suit
In Columbus Ga February 16 a cross bill was filed in federal court against the Chattahoochee National Bank receivership. Stockholders contend the comptroller of the currency should halt further collection of a 39 percent second assessment, claiming prior mismanagement by Receiver Flournoy and losses from brewery and coal ventures. The suit notes 61 percent first assessments were insufficient to cover obligations, and alleges improper transactions, partial payment by some stockholders, and complex dealings affecting trust funds.
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Marriage of Deaf Mutes in Cave Spring
In Rome Georgia on February 16 James Bradford Hutt and Clare Norman wed with pupils present. Professor Connor stood by the minister and translated all remarks into sign language, but the event produced a mistrial in the related Franklin County nuisance case. The Esken et al v. Mrs. Jane Crump matter in Carnesville ended in a mistrial after the jury could not reach a verdict.
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Franklin County
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Athens
Carnersville
Pretty Incident at Rome High School
A February Rome public school scene reports Professor EH M Gammon the high school principal returning after marriage. A paper fag explodes in class showering him with rice while pupils and faculty erupt in a playful ruckus. He addresses them briefly before classes resume. Forsyth County then notes the election of Professor J J B Calloway as Forsyth County school commissioner.
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EH. M. Gammon
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