Birmingham Fire at Metropolitan Hotel Causes Vast Loss
Fire destroys the Metropolitan hotel and Hewlett block in Birmingham after a gasoline stove explosion in the basement. Losses run about 150000 to 170000 with extensive uninsured damage. A missing Negro dishwasher, nicknamed Tuscaloosa, is believed dead. Firemen fought for hours, deterring spread toward Morris street and Twenty Street, while banking offices and other businesses suffered heavy damage and guests were rescued by rope from upper rooms. Local volunteers and troops guarded the scene as alarms drew crowds.
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Birmingham
Ala
Metropoltan
Twentieth Street
Morris Avenue
Hewlett Block
Fetter
Morris Hotel
Montgomery
First Avenue
Hewlett Building
Metropolitan Hotel
Nineteenth Street
Metropolitan Company
Metropolitan Building
Moorea & Handley Hardware Co
John. Boddice
F. Smith
Herney Bank
Bank
Metropolitan
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Bryan's
People’s Tailoring Establishment
Talbert's Restaurant
Allen's Dental
Caldwell
Berney National Bank
Birmingham Trust Company
Berney Bank
Alabama National Bank
Hewlett
Major H. M. Comer Critical as Central Railroad Leader
Savannah February report says H. M. Comer president of the Central railroad lay near death, unable to take nourishment except liquids, his heart weakening. His two children John and Miss Mary Comer were en route from the north and expected to arrive on an early morning train, with doctors fearing he may live until after their arrival.
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Savannah
H. M. Comer
The
Central Railroad
John
Mary Comer
Andi
Mr. Comer
JUDGE RUSSELL NOT DECIDED ON US SENATE RUN
Monroe Ga February 2 Special Your correspondent spoke with Judge Russell about entering the race against Senator Beac on for the U S Senate. He said the idea came as a surprise yet he has received numerous assurances from influential friends across the state. He has not decided what reply to give his supporters. Russell, a solicitor general and judge, enjoys wide friendship in Walton County and Jackson County nearby, making it plausible he could win votes.
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United States Senate
Monroe
Judge Russell
Senate
Senator Beacon
Russell
Waton County
Watton
Jackson County
Newnan Sewer Project Contracts Let for Court House Jail
Newnan Georgia February 2 Special. City sewer mains have been laid and the county commissioners awarded contracts to connect the courthouse and county jail to the system. The aim is to complete courthouse connections for the March term of the superior court. The piece notes debate over a dog law and mentions the criminal docket, including Jeptha Sealy indicted for seduction in Haralson and his arrest by Sheriff Milner of Pike County near Zebulon.
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Newnan
Superior Court
Grand Jury
Rey
Jeptha Sealey
Haralson
Sealy
Milner
Pike County
Zebulon
Arrest of Bob Ford in Burke County Georgia
Bob Ford, a negro desperado who escaped from the penitentiary, was captured today by Officers Whitley and Jenkins at a turpentine farm in Burke County near the Savannah River. He resisted and tried to draw his pistol and was shot with buckshot, badly wounded, and is jailed in Waynesboro. Ford had been sentenced by Burke Superior Court for a prior assault with intent to murder.
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Bob Ford
Burke County
Waynesboro
Whitley and
Jenkins
Savannah River
Burke Superior Court
Damage suit verdict in Gorham v Felker reaches 58 dollars
Monroe Ga February 2 Special The jury in the noted damage suit of W C Gorham versus J H Felker returned a verdict at 11 o'clock after being out all night for $58 in favor of Gorham The suit was by Gorham a North Carolina resident for damages from an attachment on his lightning rod outfit without probable cause and destruction of his business in this section He sued for 35000 dollars
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Monroe
W. Cc. Gorham
J. H. Felker
Lane
Gorham
North Carolina
Wilson Surrenders to Sheriff in Dublin Ga
Tom Wilson, a young white man who months ago shot J A Spain, manager of Dublin home works, surrendered to Sheriff Hicks after a $100 reward was posted. He is described as dangerous, having killed a negro man in town three years earlier. Cornelius Vanderbilt and wife arrived in Thomasville in a private New York Central car and will stay at Pineywoods hotel for the season.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
Thomasville
New York ‘Central’and
Hudson River Railroad
Thémésville
Pineywoots Hotel
Answered Adver Miss Wilson Writes Just for Fun and Gets a Husband
In Waycross Georgia February 23 a Georgia farmer placed a society paper ad seeking a correspondent for pleasant pastime and possible matrimony. Miss Marion Wilson answered, correspondence grew, he visited, and they wed after mutual love at first sight. Parents consented. ceremony performed by Rev J M Glenn. The couple left for a future home in north Georgia.
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Magic City
Wilson
J. M. Glenn
North
Georgia
Prominent Georgia Farmer Dies by Self-Inflicted Shotgun Shot
Special J W Jenkins of Garrison in Washington County, Georgia, fatally shot himself in the head with a shotgun on February 23. Known as a wealthy farmer, he had vanished for weeks before returning home last week. Authorities attribute the death to a mental aberration.
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Jenkins
Washington County
Sandersville
W. J. Jenkins
Garrison
Ingenious affair uses artesian wells to power mills
Waycross Georgia February 23 Special. Forksville Camden county hosts the Stafford Hios operat ing a circular saw grist mill and turpentine tool factory powered by three artesian wells. Each well six inches in diameter and 375 feet deep feeds a 40 000 gallon tank whose water turns a wheel via cups like a water motor. The wheel belts to inside machinery powering the mill and factory. Wastewater forms a race and fish pond with notable fish.
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Waycross
Forksville
Camden County
Stafford Hios
Stafford
Cotton Holds Steady as Athens Warehouses Hoard Bales
In Athens Georgia on February 23 special report says cotton sold for 8.78 cents. Local warehouses hold about 7.50 bales awaiting higher prices. Traders expect prices to rise to 10 to 12 cents per pound by July or August with no inclination to sell now.
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Athens
Curry Acquitted of Barratry in Jackson Ga
Jackson Georgia February 23 Special Dixie county court session adjourned to next Monday Judge J B Estes presiding. Colonel F Z Curry faced an assault with intent to murder and barratry indictments. Curry was acquitted of the assault charge and the barratry count was dismissed. He receives congratulations from friends across the state.
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Curry
Jackson
Utte
J. B. Estes
Reagan
F. Z. Curry
Young Men's Christian Association to Meet in Macon
Special from Constitution Bureau Macon Ga February 2 The state convention of the Young Men's Christian Association will meet in Macon March 16 and continue three days E O Sellers in charge of local YM CA. J W Read arrives to arrange for the event Delegates from every state branch expected The last convention drew nearly 1 000 delegates Sessions may be held in churches or the Academy of Music.
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Constitution Bureau
Brown House
Macon
Young Men's Christian Association
E. O. Sellers
J. W. Read
Atlanta
Academy of Music
Red Men of Carrollton Parade in Full Dress
The Carrollton Wigwam Red Men, led by Mayor W. D. Jamrick as chief and officers W. B. Garity C. L. Walker among them, rode spiritedly through Carrollton on a full dress parade. After a ride through main streets they gathered for a supper at the wigwam, the order flourishing since mid last year.
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Carrollton
W. D. Jamrick
W. B. Garity
Sachen
C. L. Walker
Changes in Savannah Detectives Force
Biartin Scully and James J. Barrett were reduced to ranks by Superintendent Screven. Acting Detective Julius Stark and Patrolman John J. Murphy were named to fill vacancies, leaving J J Shea Julius Stark and J J Murphy as the current detectives. Mayor Myers approved the plan pending council confirmation.
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Biartin Scully
James J. Barrett
Savannah
Martin Scully
James Y. Barrett
Screven
Julius Stark
John J. Murphy
J. J. Shea
J. J Murphy
Myers
Martin Beally
J.3. Barreta
Stark
J. J. Murphy
Plot to frame A. K. Pickard in Georgia penitentiary
In Marion County a conspiracy by several negros to imprison well known citizen A. K. Pickard for a crime he did not commit has been uncovered. Grant Carson and others allegedly planned to have Carson testify and gain clemency while profiting from the alleged theft and arson at Dr. M. R. Edwards storehouse in Tazewell. Four men including Carson and Henry Maxis are under arrest as the scheme unravels.
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A. K. Pickard
Columbus
Marion County
Enquirer-Sun
Buenos Vista
M. R. Edwards
Tazewell
A. E. Pickard
Grant Carson
Pickard
Carson
Edwards
Mr. Pickard
Carsons
Dr. Edwards
Megrues
Grant
Tomanc Fio Carson
Henry Maxis
Lom Carson
Shoughl
Ar Wdwaras
Fickara
Mortuary notices from Walton and surrounding areas
February 23 obituary notices report the deaths of Hon Benjamin F Moore near Bethlehem Georgia and Mrs Evie Williamson Atlas GA along with A J Joiner of Jefferson County and Mrs Tate and William W Williams of Chattahoochee. Each entry notes age, residence, funeral or burial plans and surviving relatives.
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B. F. Moore
Walton County
Monroe
Benjamin F. Moore
Brethiehem
Moore
Board of
County Commoners
Evie Williamson
Atlas
Athens
Hiie’ Williamson
J. A
Wh.lamson
Wir
P. Sisson
Atlania
Presbyterian Church
Uconee
A. J. Joiner
Jefferson County
Wadley
Lizzie Tate
Keys Mill
Ala
Ie Tate
Lafayette Tate
Dr Hathaway Electric Belt Promises Cure for Chronic Ailments
An Atlanta based advertisement promotes Dr J N Hathaway’s electric belt and cabinet electrical machine as superior for varicocele loss of vigor rheumatism lumbago kidney and urinary diseases nervous disorders and other chronic weakening diseases. It claims rapid cures by a mail and in person treatment system with free consultation and offers twenty years of specialist practice as proof.
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Manly J. N. Hathaway
Atlanta
South
Imported Venetian Suits and Eton Jackets Stunning Styles
The ad touts 2000 imports including Venetian suits with fly front jackets lined in taffeta silk and double breasted Eton jackets with taffeta silk faced revers. Box pleated skirts feature graduated ruffles and back pleats. Shown in quality equal to $22.50 past season suits.
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