Bacon Opposes Edwards Postmaster Nomination in Georgia
Senator Bacon writes Mr Edwards that personal history with Judge Bartlett and duty to constituents make Edwards unfit for the Macon postmaster job. He notes Bartlett’s prior offense and states he will oppose confirmation, despite Edwards seeking White House backing.
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Edwards
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Bacon
Bartlett
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McKintey
J T Hanson
Edilor
Lilwards
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Brcon & Rutherford
Micon Telegraph
Han- Bon
Kicon
Boyntnn
Senator Bacon
Washington DC
Harry Stillwell Edwards Wecon
Sir Sour
Phyaletan
Aris
Senate
Hon Cary Thornton Dead In Columbus Georgia
Columbus Georgia mourns Hon Cary Thornton a famed 52 year old lawyer who died after a two month illness at his home. Born in Talbot County he served in the Civil War and built a long legal career in Columbus since 1869. He was a former district political figure and left six children and three siblings. The bar association planned actions and Camp Benning along with United Confederate Veterans pledged attendance.
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Caryl Thornton
Georgia
Tomorteon
Thornton
Talbot County
Georg
James Worrill
Chattahoochee
James Johnson
James Smith H Cc Cameron
Morgan McWichael
Albert E .Thornton
Muscogee
ISM
Congressionat
W Thornton
Talbottan
Fampa
June King
Teas
Benning
United Confederate
Funeral of Mrs Mary T Lawrence at Eatonton Baptist Church
Funeral services for Mrs Mary T Lawrence were held this morning at 1630 from the Baptist church in Eatonton Ga. She died yesterday after a prolonged illness in Milledgeville Ga. Her remains arrived on the afternoon train. She leaves five children Mrs C D Leonard Mrs William Dennis Mrs Mark Garry and Mr Lawrence of Milledgeville and many friends mourn her loss.
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Lawrence
Eatonton Ga
Mary T Lawrence
Milledgeville
C D Leonard
William Dennis
Mark Garry
Milledgeville, Ga
Albany Flood Keeps Rising As Flint River Falls Not
Albany Ga February 17 Special The Flint River remains at twenty seven and a half feet above low water and rising. lowlands flood and timber drifts downstream as bridges near Albany are reportedly safe though the Albany and Northern railway bridge nine miles north is said to be in danger. The Albany Lumber Company mill area is submerged and many small dwellings are isolated or abandoned while other state rivers decline. Officials expect waters to recede after tonight.
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Albany
Albany and Northern Railway
Albany Lumber Company
Ninth District Republican Convention endorses McKinley allies
The Ninth District Republican convention gathered in Gainesville on February 17 endorsed McKinley administration candidates including Lyons for national committeeman and Walter Johnson for chairman of the state committee. Delegates from the state at large were Long Johnson Rucker and H L Johnson, with Ingerstill and Allen named as district delegates. AL Hall of Fannin named elector and Thomas W Solt of Habersham as alternate elector. Colonel Ho OP Farrow elected district committee chairman. JFE Puest secretary. Resolutions backed district organization and lively local politics.
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Ninth Congressional District
McKinleys
Lyons
Walter Johnson
State Committee
Long Johnson
Rucker
H L Johnson
Ingerstill
Lumpkin and
Allen
Plekens
AL Hall
Fanin
Thomas W Solt
Habersham
Congressionu District Executive Committee
Ho OP Farrow
Jfe Puest
Big Mining Company Formed in Birmingham
The Tredegh Brown Ore and Mining Company organized in Birmingham with $100000 capital. JW Comer of Smanth 4 named president and treasurer, Tim Cobb of Anniston Ala as vice president and general manager. The firm acquires iron ore properties near Jackson, twelve miles north, to mine and ship ore to nearby furnaces. The Central Foundry Company placed a Hawaii order today for sanitary iron pipe to be shipped soon.
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Ala Vebraics
Tredegh Brown
JW Comer
Smanth
Tim Cobb
Annistan
Ala
Hig
Jackson Tile
Central Foundry Company
Honolulu
Hawaii
Suspended Savannah Detectives Face Police Probe
In Savannah Georgia on February 17 detectives J J Barrett Martin Scully and Jerry Shea were suspended by Police Superintendent Thamags Screvens pending a mayoral investigation. The case stems from the arrest of Harry Belmont and Harry Nelson for robbing the Ocilla post office. Reportedly the detectives took the men from the barracks to recover goods and returned intoxicated. Additional charges are expected.
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Savannah
Imba Savannah
J J Barrett
Martin Scully
Jerry Shea
Thamags
Cold Weather at Columbus Delays Steamboat Load
In Columbus the thermometer shows eighteen degrees tonight as floods yield to a freeze. The Queen City failed to depart due to a strike by the deck hands. River high water halted steamboat traffic and the vessel carried a heavy guano freight. a new crew will be hired by Monday.
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Columbus
Queen City
Tredegar Brown Ore and Mining Company organized
The Tredegar Brown Ore and Mining Company was organized here today with $100 000 capital. J W Comer of Savannah is president and treasurer, and R H Coby of Anniston is vice president and general manager. The firm has purchased iron ore properties near Jacksonville twelve miles north and will mine and ship ore on a large scale to nearby furnaces.
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New Mining Company
Anniston Als
Tredegar Brown Ore and Mining Company
W Comer
Savannah
R H Coby
Anniston
Jacksonville
Death by Own Action of Thomas E Haselden at Clio
Thomas E Haselden thirty three year old depot agent and express messenger at Clio Marion county shot himself through the brain today. His accounts were straight and he had a large amount of money on his person. He told his landlady that he had taken twelve doses of anti koko yesterday to quiet his nerves.
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Thomas E. Haselden
Columbia
Clio
Marion County
Brutal shooting of child in Ringgold case pursued
In Ringgold Georgia February 17 a Catoosa county man Joe Starling allegedly shot his wife's five year old half brother after a dispute over a rabbit. Sheriff and deputies hunted him as an arrest warrant remains outstanding.
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Joe Starting
Catoosa County
Starling
Blue Springs
Henry Smith
Starlings
Smith
Oime
Hony Smith
Cain
Starlings House
Clarence Mathews
May Sell the Poorhouse In Macon County
Macon February 17. County commissioners may sell the county poorhouse, a goal for years. Deeds reviewed, county attorney says sale legal with no restraining clause. Plan to move away from the city and alleviate health risks as the town expands toward the property.
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G M Davis
Campbull
Lo King
Woo Johnston
Reese
AR Tinsley
Winship Calloway
Fiveshire
John Vion
John
Pearson Sam Miler
Gondwin
Messra Joc Vansste AR Tinsley Henry Horne Winship Campbell
King W M Johnston
FF Reese
Chirman
JW Johnston
Joseph Danenberg
Isaac Vardeman
John T. Moore
Mercer
Cornell
Teche
University of Tennessee
Reunited After Long Separation Comes From Fairburn Ga
A Georgia woman Martha V Vickery reunites with her former husband M Godwin after decades apart. Both remarried, they faced poverty and wealth separately, then rediscovered each other in Texas and Georgia, renewing vows and starting anew in shared happiness.
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Fairburn
Martha V Vickery
Texas
Miss Vickery
Campbell County
Gwains
Pope Godwin
Salter
Mira Vickery
Tekas
Chattanooga Man Urged for Philippine Commission
A Nashville dispatch reports Hon John J Vertrees of Chattanooga was reportedly tendered a place on the new Philippine commission and may meet with Judge Taft in Cincinnati to discuss the post. Colonel Vertrees declined to confirm the report, though Taft is said to favor his inclusion.
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F J Vertrees
Iatamega Tenn Pebruary
The
Times
Nashville
John J Vertrees
New Philippine Commission
Cincinnai
Taft
Vertrees
British Troops In Jacobsdal After Kimberley Relief
British forces press the Kimberley sector as Lord Roberts circulates from Kimberley to Modder River and Jacobsdal. Cronje evades the blow, Kitchener and French pursue while Cronje retreats toward Bloemfontein. Relief of Kimberley confirmed, Boer response cautious amid ongoing patrols and supply losses.
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Kimberley
Lord Roberts
Contes
Cronje
Crone
Bloemfonten
Modder
Kelly Skennys
Muer
Kitchener
oWard Harkiy
Rawny
Phily
Colebeg
Ahe Yi
Vrous
Rensburg
Crore
Tree State
Free State
Natal
White
British and German War News From Africa and Europe
The report outlines British and German wartime developments. It notes famine and sickness devastations in German Africa, relief hopes tied to Kimberley, and German papers downplaying British advances. It mentions Boer actions near Simonstown and tactical shifts as mistrust of German news coverage grows.
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Berlin
Qamatrere
Allenton
Vuonroft
Afria
Grman
Kimberley
Spton
Wildau
French Peace Efforts Quiet Martinique Turmoil
Paris reports a revolution in Martinique caused by poor administration with colonial interests shifting focus. Amid upheaval in Martinique there is also news of a French victory in Sudan. Dispatches pace the mood as tensions rise and foreign intentions in the world map draw attention.
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Martinique
Paris
General French Promoted to Major General in London
London February 1 The cvern promoted General French to major general. Lieutenant Colonel Kiekewich has been promoted colonel for services in the defense of Kumberles.
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French
Kiekewich
Kumberles
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