It's Bibb's Time to Name Senator
Macon district politics heat up as Roland Ellis remains the sole announced candidate while C A Turner and Judge John F P Ross are urged to enter. Park Campaign Committee to convene, Brooklyn baseball manager hints at spring practice in Macon with Mercer, aiming for exhibition games and potential Brooklyn visit.
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Brooklyn
Winte
Consolidated Street Railway
Hanlon
City
Winters
Baltimore
Macon
Mercer
Brooklyn Cub
Annexation Club Formed To Promote Suburban Inflow
The young men of Macon plan to form an annexation club after the election is called led by Merrill Callaway to advocate suburban incorporation. A Wednesday meeting at 4 pm likely to organize the club as citizens rally around annexation efforts amid strong opposition led by H J Jamar. The petition has many signatures and will be presented to the city corner. The finance committee for Admiral Dewey's entertainment begins accepting subscriptions with John Eads as chair and others on the panel. An annual Macon Gaslight and Water Co meeting elected officers with no changes. Harry Edwards will mail copies of his open letter to all US senators seeking confirmation despite opposition.
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Mercer
Macon
Merrill Callaway
Earl Nes
H. J. Jamar
Vineville
Admiral Dewey
John ©. Eads
Joseph Block
Harry L. Jones
E. B. Harris
N. M. Block
F.C. Benson
of the
Macon Gaslight and Water Company
Mulberry Street
Edwards
Harry Edwards
Bacon
United States
Valentine Day Observed At Elberton Rest Hall
Elberton February 11 Special Valentine Day was observed in Elberton at the Rest Hall with cakewalks and amusements. A post office sold valentines, and prizes were awarded for best costume and cakewalk. Mrs Fuegene Heards founded the hall and the event supported the growing institution.
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Elberton
Elbert County
Reallard
Inez Motts
Sudden Death of John Burk at Canton
John Burk of Boston Massachusetts died in Canton at the home of his daughter Mrs T M Brady from a night stroke of paralysis. He was seventy, stepfather to General Patrick A Collins of Boston, a Catholic and gentle man. Captain Brady carried the remains to Boston to be buried beside his wife. Also reports a separate accident near Millwood to Mr Will Smith in a runaway that wrecked his buggy and left him badly injured.
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Pat Collins
Boston
Canton
John Burk
Mass
T. M. Brady
Brady
Mr. Burk
Patrick A. Collins
Captain Brady
Flynt Elected County School Commissioner in Taf ferro
In Crawfordville Georgia February meeting the Taf ferro county board of education elected Captain S J Flynt as county school commissioner from three applicants. Flynt has long shown strong interest in education and is expected to handle duties well.
Weddington Earns Orator Honor At Demosthenian Society
At the University of Georgia Athens marks the ninety ninth anniversary of the Demosthenian Literary and Debating Society with special exercises. Charles Emory Weddington of Atlanta delivers the oration The Mission of the Anglo Saxon. Next Thursday Phi Kappa day includes Emile Breitentucher speaking on Phi Kappa and Her Possibilities. Thalian club postpones annual play to after Lent.
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Athens
Demosthenian Literary and Debating Society
University of Georgia
J. W. Heldt
Walter B. Hill
Charles Emory Weddington
Atlanta
Weddington
Charles Emory ‘Weddington
Boys’ High School
University
Demosthenian Society
University of North Carolina
Demosthenian Societ
Phi Kappa
Emile Breitentucher
Bretten-tucher
Homer II
Denmark
Valdosta
Breitenbacher
NS. KB. Ilaris
Macon
Vung
Lucy Cobb
Thaliang
Thalians
Augusta
Muacon
Savannah
Attempted to Catch a Car Ends in Fatal Dragging
In Bainbridge Georgia eighteen year old Humphrey was killed when he tried to catch a passing box car from a moving Georgia Pine train at Rowena near Wood Rack. He jumped from the engine to grab the car but missed and was dragged to death. His parents are Mr and Mrs B F Humphrey. News also notes Lumpkin County Republican meeting names delegates to state and congressional conventions and endorses McKinley for re election.
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Bainbridge
Humphrey
Rowena
B. F. Humphrey
Lumpkin County
Dabionrga Go
Wit C. Tate
N. G. Spencer
Atlanta
D. Ingersoll
D. M. Grizzle
Cconventon
Gainesvile
McKinley
W. HH. Johnson
R. D. Locke
Judson Lyon
HH. A. Rucker
H. D. Ingersol
J. R. Allen
Little Girl Burned To Death In Fire Accident
Annie Bridges six years old, daughter of Alex Bridges, died after clothes ignited from a puff of wind blowing down the chimney while she played alone in Tennille Georgia. She caught fire and burned from head to foot, dying within hours.
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Tennille
J— Annie
Alex Bridges
Samford Defends Silver Coinage Stance in Alabama
In Opelika February 19 special to The Constitution Birmingham report corrects a misstatement about W J Samford of Lee county. It asserts he never opposed free coinage of silver at 16 to 1, has been a bimetallist, backed Bryan, and supported Democratic nominees regularly with steadfast fidelity.
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Opelika
Ala
Birmingham
Alabama
W. J. Samford
Lee County
Samford
Bryan
Democratic Party
State charter grants Leray and Harriet cotton mills
The Leray cotton mills near Gastonia are chartered with capital 41,006,000 stock held by D. F. Love and others. The Harriet cotton mills at Henderson are organized today with capital of 150,000 and B. D. Cooper elected president.
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A. A
Leray Cotton Mills
Gastonia
Love
Harriet Cotton Mills
Henderson
Cooper
Sharkey Wins Over Jeffords In Second Round KO
In Detroit on February 19 1900 Tom Sharkey knocked out Jim Jeffords in the second round after 2 minutes 6 seconds. Referee Hogan ruled no foul though Jeffords claimed one, as Sharkey pounded Jeffords opened left eye and forced a break. About 3500 spectators watched at the Light Guard Armory under Cadillac Athletic Club.
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Detroit
Mich
Tom Sharkey
Jim Jeffords
California
Sharkey
Jeffords
Hogan
Cadillac Athletic Chik
Gilbert Retains Cup In Hot Springs Target Match
In Hot Springs Arkansas on February 19 Fred Gilbert defeated A A Elliott in a 159 bird contest for the E C cup and the world championship. Gilbert led in the fifty bird events coming out ahead with 37 38 and 38 in the three stages while Elliott totaled 34 34 37. Gilbert wins the cup and retains the championship.
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Elliott
Hot Springs
Ark
Fred Gilbert
A. A. Eliott
Gilbert
Ellott
Hillott
Eva Rice Wins at New Orleans Handicap in Tight Photo Finish
New Orleans on February 19 saw Eva Rice ridden out to win the handicap in a close drive. Wakeshaw was claimed in the last race by W. E. Woods. The program listed six races with Julius Caesar, Ara toma, Astor, Eva Rice, Deponan, and Prince Real among winners and a field including Swordsman, Free Lady, Jamaica, Jamaica and Silver Coin.
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New Orleans
Fiva Rice
Olace
Wakeshaw
W. E. Woods
Julius Caesar
Mitchel
Swordsman
Winfield
King Elkwood
Moody
Nilmah
Jude Steadman
Wiki Tartar
Native Son
Aratoma
Winkfield
Sir Blaze
Webb
Secon Christopher
Michell
Free Lady
Race Bud
Diana Fonso
Jamaica
Silver Coin
Astor
IM Mitchell
Pat Garrett
Miller
Lucky Monday
Boland
Colonel Eads
Joe Doughty
Goose Liver
Eva Rice
E. James
Sidney Lucas
Wedderstrand
Strangest
J. Ouiller
Jimp
Seiling
Deponan
W. Shaw
Mitchell
Tickfull
Prince Real
el Derim
Matt Simp
Sir
New Orleans Race Entries and Selling Heats Overview
The New Orleans program lists multiple selling races from six furlongs to two miles, entries include Ban riva and Sauterne in the first race, Irena Hayes in the second, and Monongah with School Girl in the third. Hurdles feature Bleakmore and The Burlington House among others, with substantial betting figures and time notes scattered through the card.
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Red Gidd
Walkenshaw
Blarney Stone
Bill Powell
John Boone
Seidenbach
New Orleans
Tuntatta
Matchbox
Pilerim II
Jenn Hoone
Bi Powell
Nekarnis
Volage Pride
Irena Hayes
Taku
Sidtins
Waterhouse
Fyran
Nilmah
Quannah Walker
Black Annie
Rogete
Gomer
King Ellwood
Bill Jackman
Isemeath
Tlderpha
Ors Monongah
Teutuns
Handlea
Bleakmore
Vayadeur
The
Burlington House
Glover Vendiz
Corenhtes
van Brunt
Amatilu
Habe Pictus
Jennie
Liew Anna
Nutler
Corington
Qrtu Ff
Dad Steele
Wide Tartac
Judge Stes
Swordsman
Lunawe TJ
Julius Pogsum
EL Jay
Wowl
Halse
Phidias
Miss
Joe Doughty
Zolu
Meg
Forbush
Uitue Billy
Yubudam
Onolasku
Marshal Kills Burglar in Zebulon Georgia
Zebulon residents report a deputy marshal shot and killed Rafe Banks during a burglary at Br Wead's drug store. The inquest ruled the shooting justifiable and in the line of duty, with Banks identified as a carpenter’s son and local worker.
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Rafe Banks
Zebulon
South Georgia Baptist Institute Aids Dublin Growth
Dublin Ga February 19 Special The South Georgia Baptist Institute met in Dublin last week drawing Baptist preachers and laymen from across the state. A large missionary sermon by Dr Willingham helped raise the largest Dublin church collection to date, over 21.20. The Dublin Gin Ice and OH Company formed a new corporation for manufacturing with a two story brick building planned and a ten ton ice machine added. Armory election chose L Lee Linder as second lieutenant and EB Morcock to Washington to accept a government post.
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South Georgia Baptist Institute
Dubln
Dublin
Adam
Foreign Board
A. A. Marshall
P. D. Pollack
Macon
J. Dn. White
Jamison
Willingham
RE. E. Neighbour
Dublin Gin, Ice and OH Company
Orick
Middle Georgia
Company A. Second Regiment
L. Lee Linder
EB. W. Morcock
Washington City
Linder
Bryan to Come on Special
Savannah readers learn union carpenters plumbers painters and others were locked out at 6 pm as the Builders Exchange prepared for a potential March 1 strike. In Columbus William J Bryan travels by special train arriving Thursday noon for a day address with local reception plans.
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Columbus
Savannah
Endravo
Builders’ Exchange
Primary in Rome Today Sets Bitter Mayor and Council Race
Rome Ga February 14 Special Tomorrow the primary for mayor and six councilmen takes place. The reform ticket led by Captain Hiles faces Colonel Walton and a crowded slate. Registration shows 1027 white voters, heavy for years, with both sides confident and campaigning hard. The outcome may influence county officer elections.
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Rome
Thompson Hiles
Reform
Frank J. Kane
A. B. Montgomery
Luke McDonald
Co. B. Wilburn
Ft. E. Wolf
James D'Atcy
A. W. Walton
Councillmen
John Co. Printup
D. FE
Leary
BE. Pruden
Bryan to Speak in Jacksonville Tomorrow Evening
Jacksonville Fla February 19 Special Colonel W J Bryan stays with cousin W S Jennings at Brooksville and will return to Jacksonville next Wednesday to address listeners at the Windsor hotel or Park opera house. He will also visit Tampa on Tuesday and hunt turkeys with Jennings in the Brooksville area. The Jacksonville board of trade plans a grand reception next Wednesday.
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Fla
W. J. Bryan
Jennings
Brooksville
Windsor Hotel
Park Opera House
Bryan
Tampa
Jacksonville Board of Trade
Ryan
St. John
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