Boiler Burst Kills Four at Georgia Mill
Vienna Ga February 21 special yearwoods saw mill nine miles east of ore faced a bloody tragedy when a boiler burst instantly killing four men and fatally wounding another The dead are Marshall Brown Julius Allen Henry Manuel Arch Self The boiler exploded their bodies flew apart Tom Elis survived but under severe injuries feared unrecoverable
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Vienna
Yearwood
Ore
Marshall Brown
Sawyer
Julius Allen
Henry Manuel
Arch Self
Tom Elis
Newton to Name Senator From Newton County Race Heats Up
Newton County Georgia faces a Senate race in the Twenty seventh District as Frank C. Davis and Colonel J O Middlebrooks announce campaigns. Davis, a former lower house member, and Middlebrooks, longtime county Democratic chair, mobilize supporters for a likely fierce contest with both sides preparing for a heated campaign.
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Covington
Newton
Gennte
Lawton
Mose
Frank C. Davis
J. O. Middlebrooks
Senate
Coloniel
Colonel Middlebrooks
Pythians Hold A Banquet At Americus Castle
Americus Ga February 21 Special George Cooper lodge Knights of Pythias celebrated the order’s anniversary with a banquet at Pythian castle inviting members and families. The event drew a large crowd with addresses by Grand Chancellor Frank A Hooper Vice Grand Chancellor W F Sommereamn Ex Senator Wiliam A Dodson and others. More than a hundred guests enjoyed the program. Rumored sale of Big Saw Mills in Wateross Ga February 11 Special Reports indicate Gray Lumber Company mills at Pine Bloom and Lelaton sold to Brunswick parties after an option expired. Brunswick syndicate likely closed the deal. Gray Lumber is a large south Georgia mill operation with tram roads for timber delivery.
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Americus
George Cooper Lodge
Knights of
Wiliam A. Dodson
Jarea R Williams
W. P. Walls
W. H. Brannon
Wateross
Gray Lumber Company
Pine Bloom
Lellston
Perties
Brunswick
Brunswick Syndicate
Lelaton
Gray Lumbeor Company
Sitta Milla
South Georgia
Guerry and Terrell to Speak in Vienna Georgia
Hon Dupont Guerry candidate for Georgia governor will address Dooly county at the Vienna courthouse Tuesday February 25 at 11 in the forenoon on issues in the gubernatorial race. Hon J M Terrell also set to speak in Vienna during court noon hour Monday the day before. Both speakers to be welcomed by local supporters.
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Cordele
Dupont Guerry
Georgia
Dooly County
Court House
Vienna
Guerry
J. M. Terrell
Ware County Likely To Reject School Tax Law Vote
Waycross Ga February 21 Special. The election to ratify the school tax law for Ware county occurs tomorrow at all precincts. Registrations from the last general election plus those who registered for the 1902 county and 1902 general elections will be used, with about 1 200 registered voters acting. Over 800 votes in favor are needed. County School Commissioner T R Bennett says adoption looks unlikely this time but possible in 1903.
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Ware County
Waycross
Superior Court
T. R. Bennett
Columbus to Install Streetcar Transfer System
Columbus Georgia residents soon will see a complete transfer system on the city street railway. An ordinance pending in council will bar sale or giveaway of transfers. once adopted in March, Columbus Railroad Company will implement transfers modeled after Atlanta’s system. The earlier transfer plan was abandoned amid abuse and legal challenges, but officials say the new setup cannot be abused and will be available to all riders.
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Columbus
Columbus Street Railway
Columbus Railroad Company
Atlanta
Tax Collector J Lane Dies in Jasper County
Monticello Ga February 21 Special After an illness of several weeks Mr J Lane tax collector of Jasper county died at his home near Monticello today He was one of the leading citizens of the county and is survived by his wife and several children
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Jasper County
Monticello
J. Lane
Lane
Cash Drug Store Burns In Waycross Fire
Fire in Waycross Ga on February 21 damages the Cash drug store owned by Dr. T Paine with stock valued at 3000 to 4000 dollars. The fire also harms Dr I Ly Dodge dental office and other fixtures, but insurance protection mitigates losses.
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Waycross
T. Paine
Cash Drug
I. Ly Dodge
Boring for Oil in Flow County
Chicago capitalists seize on many acres of land in Flow County and plan for oil with high hopes of a gusher. Sensational developments are expected daily and the region’s oil prospects are described as promising, with northwest Georgia drawing attention from investors and the public.
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Flow County
Chicago
First oil derrick in Floyd County Georgia hailed as promising site
Prospecting party led by Rome Petroleum and Iron Company officials tours the Flatwoods land in Floyd County where a 75 foot derrick stands on land lot 100 in the Flatwoods district. Experts report visible oil indications and a 1000 foot shaft planned with 86 inch diameter, 2,000 foot cable setup, and $6 per foot sinking costs. Local officials and bankers tour the 2,100 acre venture amid excitement over possible regional oil discovery and economic impact.
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Georgia
Floyd County
Twentythird
Flatwoods
Loring
Rome
Rome Petroleum and Iron Company
BOI A Baylor
D Wo Crilg
Chicago
Wioyd
Thompson Hilen
John H. Reynolds
First National Bank of Rome
Captain Clark
Messra
J W Rounsaville
Walter Coker
Luke McDonald
Willum Galloway
V Ed Dean
H. McWillia
Albert F. Sharp Charged With Larceny After Trust
Albert F. Sharp, local solicitor for Equity Life Association in Carrollton Georgia, was arrested on a larceny after trust charge. Warrant alleges he diverted $19085 of association funds on November 27, 9M. Sharp says a settlement exists and that he holds 3200 in premium notes. he waived preliminary hearing.
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Life
Carrollton
Albert F. Sharp
BR. E. Proctor
Equity Life Association
Sharp
Associon
Prana Sis Mery Bo Peere
Central Must Pay Bond in Intervenors Case Ruling
Savannah Ga February 1 Special The circuit court of appeals affirms Judge Speer in the Charleston and Western Carolina Railway Company and Robert Adams custody equity cases known as the Central railroad litigation The amount involved is 61475 98 and the ruling requires Central of Georgia Railway to pay the second mortgage bondholders of Port Royal and Augusta Railway Company The opinion by Judge Parlange endorses interveners and Judge Speer and rejects fraud claims tied to the Thomas and Ryan reorganization
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Savannah
Circuit Court of Appeals
Speer
Charleston and Western Carolina Railway Company
Robert 3. Adams
Central Railroad
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Port Royal
Augusta
Parlange
Thanterveners
Thomas and Ryan
Central
Sitizens of Place Form Dupont Guerry Club in Wiley Ga
The Dupont Guerry Club was organized at the town hall with Captain JW Cheatham as chairman. The group aims to enroll about 20 members and pledges to support the candidacy of a future governor while opposing whisky dealers and corrupt officials.
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Wedley
Dupont Guerry Club
JW. Cheatham
Clup
Dupont Guerry
Wiley Dupont Guerry Club
Ata
Manna
Alate
Athtesman
Guarry
Many Candidates Vie For Carroll County Sheriff
Carrollton Ga January 21 Special Ex Deputy Isaac B Cobb of Vila Rica announced his candidacy for sheriff of Carroll county in the coming primary B W Alexander of Shiloh announced as his deputy This avoids a three way race The incumbent J Lo Merrell and deputy J P Webb face ex Sheriff J G Tanner and ex Tax Receiver J F Ackin for sheriff and deputy Much interest centers on Merrell for his handling of a mob last June
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Carrollton
Isaac B. Cobb
Vila Rica
Carroll County
Comine
B W. Alexander
Shiloh
J. Lo Merrell
Sherif
J P Webb
J G Tanner
JF Ackiin
Sherif Aang Demity
Archine
Merrell
Auling
Court rulings and crimes in early state and national news
Illinois supreme court narrows license for magnetic healer and physician cases. Iowa man Matt Hunter given two year sentence for murder over a craps quarrel in Mount Ayr. Minnesota court strikes down 2 percent tax on freight property. Omaha fire chief Joan Redell dismissed amid cruelty findings. Coal deal: Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg buys 4,500 acres in Indiana County. Glucose Sugar Refining and National Starch circular confirms consolidation. Port Hamptons murder of Rudolph Hanson reported aboard ship. St Louis railway mortgage filed for $13.1 million to build Frisco feeder. London Ontario asylum head Richard Maurice ucker dies. Fort supporters in San Francisco hear address on ending war.
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Matt Hunter
Brown
Mount Ayr
Iow
James Holland
Holland
Minnesota Supreme Court
Joan Redell
Fire Department of
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Board of Fire and Police
Redell
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Trict
Brush Valley
Center
National Starch Company
Hhe
Hudolph Hanson
Port Lot
Ilind
Ponapl
John Sp
Richard Maurice
Ucker
London
Ontario
Asylum
Wall
Walt Whitman
Henry Miller Pierce
Orla
Fla
Rutger’s Female College
Pickoe
Harvey
San Francisco
Fort
Schmat
W. D. Snyman
DeWet
Roosevelt
California
Major William H. Ross of Macon dies at 65
Major William Henry Ross longtime Macon resident and Confederate veteran dies at his Orange Street home after months of illness. He led Floyd Rifles, served on General Walker's staff in Atlanta, later captained the unit, and headed Central City Loan and Trust Company. Survived by wife, no children, burial at Riverside Cemetery with mourners and pallbearers listed.
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Macon
William Henry Ross
Orange Street
Ross
Major Ross
Floyd Rifles
Battle Fields
Virginia
Johnston
H T. Walker
Atlanta
Tie
John RB. Ross & Son
John B. Roga
Bueless
Entrott
Central City Loan and ‘Trust Company
Major Rows
Robert H. Plant
John Hardeman
W. W. Recan
McKwen Johnston
Ross White
Riveraide
Fof. Repwe
South Hill Street
Bavannhh
Wes Fb
John Hamiet Patterson
Milas Lillian Patterson
Hickson
Perry
J . Hickson
J. S Lithgow
Louisville
Louisvile
James Amith Lithgow
Lithgow Stove Manufacturing Company
Pittsburg
Lithgow
South
Savannah Troops Mobilize for Washington Birthday Parade
Coronel J. H. Hauft left for Charleston to ride with Governor McSweeney's staff in the Washington birthday parade of troops from Georgia and South Carolina. About 60 Savannah militia members left by special trains to participate, with the First Regiment and Savannah Volunteer Guards among the units, all in full ranks and the Chatham Artillery bearing Washington guns.
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Savannah
Coronel J. H. Hauft
Charleston
MacSwenney
Washington
Georgia
South Carolina
Esti
McSweeney
Savanna
Wylly
Aix
Savannah Volunteer Guards
Williamson
Chatham Artillery
Walker
Chathams
Troops From Two States Gather for Charleston Military Day
Troops from South Carolina and Georgia assemble in Charleston for military day at the exposition. The Pennsylvania commission arrived to accept the state building and plan Pennsylvania day in April. The Virginia governor and party departed after visiting the exposition.
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Charleston
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Firemen To Meet At Griffin For May Tournament
Griffin Georgia hosts the Tri-State Firemen’s Association meeting on May 22 23 and 24 with large plans for a carnival and tournament. A city hall meeting led by J E Brower outlined committees subscriptions totaling 1000 and pledges from Griffin residents. Officials aim to attract over 1500 guests with prizes exceeding 600 and music by the Fifth Georgia Regiment band.
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Grifin
Bnecial
Tri-State Firemen’s Association
Griffin
Amasa
J EN Brower
Georgia and
Alabama Wromen's Association
Thomas P. Jones
J. M. Kelley
Brewer
John R Davis
Cedartown
Provident
North Georgia and
Alabama Firemen's Association
D. J. Hatley
Barneavila
Newnan
Forsyth
Jackson
City National Bank
R. A W. Drake
A. L. Burpree
J. M
Constitution
Haid
Fifth
Georgia Regiment
Murder suspect John Anthony arrested in Augusta
February 21 Augusta Ga a negro wanted in Burke County for murder was arrested after a confrontation in his house Anthony fired at a man who had entered with the latter’s wife and then shot the husband dead Officials said the fugitive was captured by another black man in the home and authorities moved him to custody.
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Burke County
Augusta
Spenialj
John Anthony
Anthony
U S Note on Manchuria Communicated to Germany
Berlin reports the United States note to Russia and China on Manchuria for commercial reports was communicated to Germany with no reply yet. Germany sticks to Manchuria outside its interests and has not changed stance. Also moved Dallas Cotton Mills HQ from Nashville to Huntsville, with Phoenix Mills still involved.
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Germany
Berlin
United States
Russia
China
Manchuria
Cace
Inside history of a remarkable recovery by Dr Williams pills
A Belfast journal excerpt recounts Elisabeth Nichols of Scarsport Maine detailing a six year battle with nervous exhaustion indigestion and near starvations. After trying many medicines she credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her strength appetite and ability to work within a week of starting treatment.
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Belfast
Republican Journal
Elisabeth Nichon
Scarsport
Ste
Whlams
Dr. Williams
Mra
Nichols
Charles F Adama
Ak Bearsport
Willams
Good Post Office Work Spans Dozens of Names for Mail
An inspector notes the postal service’s constant hunt for blindly addressed mail. L M Wiles, a New York artist and teacher, has been mistaken for many names over forty years, with more than thirty recorded variants and new ones appearing regularly.
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Wiler
Wiles
Wales
Wits
Wild
Wilds
Wile
Wyles
Wildes
Wil
Wilder
Tins
Wilch
Wise
Witt
Wit Nees
Miles
Mill
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Goovernor McSweeney
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Dallas Cotton Manufacturre Company
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Phoenix Mills
T. B
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Tellier
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