The Talk Six Lord's Da' Trouble at the Polls in Floyd County
The final showdown in Floyd County acidity over the dispensary fight gathers momentum with a big anti-dispensary rally at the opera house and dispensary forces at the courthouse. About 4,100 voters are registered and will decide the outcome as both sides deploy money and influence. The Tribune lists local business opponents while The Record features a response from Nevin backing a challenge to Neel over alleged dispensary violations.
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Torow
Floyd County
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Opera Use
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Tribune
Ibune
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Neel
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Barnesville
Rum
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Mr. Neei
Valentine Party Honors Miss Eugenia Guinn in Covington
In Covington Georgia on February 16 a Valentine party was hosted in Miss Eugenia Guinn's honor. Attendees included Master Paul Green of Decatur and several girls and boys who joined in games such as a heart pierced by arrows while blindfolded. Pink decor and rhymed invitations set a festive tone for the afternoon.
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Covington
Eugenia Guinn
Paul Green
Ofecatur
Jack Frost
Misses May Belle Nark
Annie May Lester
Ruth Worham
Frances Pace
Catherine Pace
Frances Godfrey
Lucy Waite
Natalie Turner
Mary Brown Anderson
Masters Paul Green
Walter Stephenson
Rufus Frankix
Eugene Lester
Some City Primary Vote Sets General Election Fight
A local primary is held with J M Graham facing opposition in the coming general election. F H Moore claims union backing and criticizes party rules while urging a fair, open primary. The race includes council candidates from Ward 1 and other announced hopefuls amid intra party disputes.
Rescue at Sea: Helene Crew Survives Shipwreck
The Helene, bound from New York to Liverpool with Naptha cargo, broke apart in a hurricane after a three day battle. Eighteen crew members, led by Captain H Kohlsadt, endured thirty eight hours without food while bailing water saturated with Naptha. Torhead arrived at Galveston with the survivors. four remain in danger as of reporting.
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Galveston
Tex
Torhead
H. Kohlsadt
Helene
Pleces
New York
Liverpool
Turricane
Kohlssadt
New Schools for Columbus Board Decides to Erect Two
Columbus Ga February 16 Special the city school board has practically decided to build two new school buildings in the city with one uptown and the other in the homesown section The board has received several site proposals including a free site offer for uptown and a loan from Hon G Gunby Jordan at a minimal rate of interest The northern district is most sought after by site owners and a committee of downtown citizens will confer with the board The growth of Columbus schools has been rapid with three new buildings in four years and remaining crowded The board funds buildings by profits from used book sales which are turned into the building fund and kept cheap for pupils.
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Columbus
cw#ty
Nownoown
Uptown
Lmited
G. Gunby Jordan
Gown Town
East Highlands
Judge refuses warrant in Moore case at Griffin
J W Moore, tried before Justice Mills, was bound over on voluntary manslaughter for the death of his brother in law Jerry Rhodes after a dance dispute. Mills ruled the shooting occurred in heat of passion, not murder, and refused to issue a murder warrant citing new evidence presented by prosecution.
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Griffin
J. W. Moore
Mills
Moore
Alcorn Rhodes
Jerry Rhodes
C. H. Johnson
Justice Mills
Rhodes
Plans for New St Paul Methodist Church Accepted
Plans for the new St Paul Methodist church in Columbus Georgia were accepted contractors prepare bids for a white brick structure resembling stone. The main auditorium will seat 500 and the Sunday school room 200. The building will cost about 25000 dollars. Also noted a separate item: Charles Hil a white man wanted for housebreaking was arrested in Calhoun today as deputy sheriffs proceed with the case.
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Columbus, Ga
St. Paul Methodist Church
Rome
Charles Hil
Calhoun
Charles Harris
Woman Fends Off Outlaw Escape at Sumterville Jail
In Sumterville Florida February 6 deputies faced Henry Wilson and Julius Goodwin as they were led to cells. Deputy Charles Lane was seriously wounded, Mrs Lane fought back with a Winchester and repeating gun, four others were injured as a crowd gathered. The outlaws fled through the back after a deadly standoff with gunfire.
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Sumterville
Fla
Henry Wilson
Julius Goodwin
Charles Lane
George Stafford
Willie Porter
Sheriffs House
Lee Graham
Annual Negro Conference Opens at Tuskegee in February
The annual negro conference at Tuskegee in connection with Booker Washington's school begins Wednesday. A large turnout is expected with speeches and college showcases. Farmers' Day features demonstrations as farmers arrive by vehicle from many miles around. A mortgage being paid off on a small farm draws particular attention. The Macon county labor situation is cited as more satisfactory due to thrift encouraged by the college and the meetings.
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Booker Washington
Montgomery
Ala
United States
Tuskegee
Washington School
Middle Alabama
Macon
Japanese Minister as Guest at Charleston Exposition
Japanese minister Kogoro Takahira and his wife arrived in Summerville from Washington and plan to visit the exposition tomorrow. Mayor Fleischmann and the Cincinnati party joined a harbor excursion to Fort Sumter with a Star Spangled Banner salute, then toured the naval station on Cooper river and the Ashley river exposition site before departing for Cincinnati via Atlanta and Chattanooga.
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James Armstrong
Charleston
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Capital removal stirs Kentucky politics and a prison probe
In Lexington Kentucky on February 16 a capital relocation fight dominates state politics as a bill for a constitutional amendment to move the capital to Lexington Frankfort or Louisville passes the house. A Pendleton county amendment to submit the issue to a popular vote shifts support to Louisville and Lexington. Senator Wirk triggers a probe into alleged prison contractor favoritism and inmate abuse.
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Lexington
Kentucky
General Assembly
Frankfort
Louisville
G. Allison Holland
Wyatt
Marshall County
Kentucky State College
Eastern Kentucky Lunatic Asylum
State School of Reform
Ed Parker
Laurel County
Reprisentative
Barton
Pendleton County
Parker
Wirk
Johnson County
State Prison Commission
Fort Penitentiary
J. Campbell Cantrilt
Scott County
Senate
James H. Mulligan
Samoa
University Farmers and Education Conference in Atlanta
Representatives from State University Mercer and Emory will meet in Atlanta February 22 to discuss education policy and entrance requirements. At Athens the winter course in agriculture begins tomorrow with dairying and horticulture, and 19 students from across the state join the program. The university debates and oratorical contests advance as Pandora dances and Thalians rehearse for the February 28 production.
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Mercer
Emory
Atlanta
Athens
Denmark Hall
Glenn
North Carolina
Sheltor
Sam Johnson
Georgia
North Corona
Ali
James Sibles
Wellburn Reynolds
Mitchel King
Robert Moran
James Jordan
Wilson Ilardy
Brunswick Riflemen Thrive Under Captain Lea Robinson
The Brunswick Riflemen in Brunswick Georgia show strong progress under Captain Lea Robinson new commander. At the latest meeting eight top young men applied for membership and were accepted. Robinson cashier of the Southern railway has earned wide support from business leaders who expect the unit to reach high standards.
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Robinson
Brunswick
Brunswick Riflemen
Lea Robinson
Southern Railway
Crovatt to Run for Senate in Glynn County District
Special report from Brunswick Georgia notes Judge Alfred J. Crovatt a popular attorney and former mayor announcing candidacy for state senate. He led Brunswick with progressive reforms and a balanced treasury, later serving as Glynn county court judge and bankruptcy referee, earning broad support from friends and colleagues.
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Runswick
Alfred J. Crovatt
Glynn
State Senate
Crovatt
Gladdest Hip Pockets and Quickest Cylinders Rally
The text presents rhythmic imagery of streams dancing and pockets filled, with pistol hands handling the stickiest action as cylinders turn with notable speed, evoking a vibrant scene of motion and energy.
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Kentucky
Fragmented caption hints at suit purchase and pricing
The readable fragment discusses buying suits, mentioning a Muse suit and a price comparison. It references a sweat shop suit and timing, but the text is garbled, offering only partial clues about a sale or affordability.
Famous Oration Recalled By Robert Lindsay's Death
The obituary notes ex Governor Robert Burns Lindsay’s death and recalls the 1870 Alabama political scene. Edward Asbury O Neal urged Lindsay’s nomination, delivering a rousing address that helped win mountain votes and two governors in one era. Lindsay’s administration later faced criticism, leading to a rule against eulogies at nominating conventions.
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Robert Lindsay
Montgomery
Ala
Robert Burns Lindsay
Alabama
Lindsay
Edward Asbury O'Neal
O'Neal
WORE GRAINLESS COTTON Cotton acreage to drop in Georgia and Alabama
Georgia and Alabama farmers plan to reduce cotton planting this year and increase grain and oats. Colonel W L Tillman cites a 10 to 16 percent cut, with one farmer abandoning cotton entirely to grow grain. Many will sow more oats and other grains to build supply.
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Georgia
Alabama
Columbus
Eran
W. L. Tillman
Lut
Neval
Injuries May Prove Fatal In Rome Cabin Fire
Estelle Swann, a young white woman, is in a Rome Georgia hospital in critical condition from injuries believed fatal after being found in a burning cabin near Rome. W D Barnes, claiming to be her husband, is jailed on charges related to murder and to burning her body. Swann says he is not her husband. Furniture Fair Is Abandoned. Raleigh, February 16 Special report notes that a planned furniture exposition and annual southern furniture show at High Point is abandoned due to price concerns. North Carolina hosts more furniture factories than any of the three southern states.
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Estelle Swann
Rome
Estelle Swan
Romé
W. D. Barnes
Miss Swann
Barnes
Raleign
High Point
Ao Intennis
North Carolina
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