Wealthy Milledgeville Man Arrested Over Boarding House Tax
Milledgeville Georgia February 25 special One of the citys most prosperous dry goods men B B Bass was arrested by Chief of Police Lawrence and put to work on city streets after refusing to pay a boarding house license Bass had paid a ten dollar special license in November for running a boarding house and says the license term was twelve months He was fined ten dollars and costs or fifteen days but chose labor instead He later sought a certiorari bond and was held at the city barracks before bond was accepted for adjournment to superior court
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Milledgeville
B. B. Bass
Bass
Lawrence
A. J. Wall
Recorder
Hess
Public Works
Roberts
Bas
Tenigat
Peheer
Peabody Visits Columbus then Plans Montgomery Return
George Foster Peabody left Columbus after a several day stay visiting public schools and the Primary Industrial School. He praised the school and its facilities funded by his generosity, enjoyed a luncheon by school girls, and toured kindergartens and colored school departments. In Montgomery he attended a YMCA banquet and, impressed by his gift for the YMC A building, planned to add a swimming pool and roof garden.
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Columbus
George Foster Peabody
Montgomery
Colmbus
Manual Training
Department of Domestic Science
Mr. Peabody
Colored Young Men's Christian Association
Mrr. Peabody
Perbody
Trinity Episcopal
Ala
New York
Young Men's Christian Assocition
Die Iectors
Commercial and Idustrial Association
Mrt
Peabody
Deer Seen on Broad River in Georgia Frontier
Elbert and Oglethorpe counties report a herd of seven or eight deer near Broad River. A deer was killed near Sand Cross and another was brought to Elberton by Wilohnson who sold it. Sightings are frequent as locals hope the herd remains in the area.
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Deen
Broad River
Elverton
Elbert
Oglethorpe
Droad
Sand Cross
Wilohnson
Elvert
Elberton
Suicide by Str ychnine Ends Man's Life in Georgia
Elijay Ga February special news reports Martin Barnes living ten miles west of town died by ingesting strychnine after arrest by Bailiff Withrow. Authorities say he abused his wife on Saturday then shot his son as the intervention occurred. The son was seriously wounded though not fatally struck by birdshot.
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Elijay
Martin Barnes
Barnes
Withrow
Ttis
Judge Speer Extends Time in Greene and Gaynor Case
Judge Speer in Savannah on February 25 reassigned the Greene and Gaynor case to March 17 granting attorneys one additional week to prepare. Both DA Erwin and defense counsel argued for a month to adjust to new case conditions after the court threw out the ninth and tenth rounds, but the judge resisted further extension.
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Greene
Shot Fired Into Window In Hogansville Store
In Hogansville Georgia on February 25 a shooter fired into the Roberts and Longino store, narrowly missing Jesse Jones who was at his desk. Witnesses say the shot came from near M. H. Hightower’s store, but no motive is known.
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Hogansville
Sebruary
Roberts & Longino
Jesse Jones
Jones
M. H. Hightower
Post Office Theft Charged Against T A Russell
J A Russell of Brinson Ga was held on a commitment trial for robbing the local post office. He faced a Savannah federal court appearance after a circumstantial case citing a duplicate key. Stolen sums ranged from 1 to 60 dollars. He posted bond and maintains a solid standing in Decatur County.
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T. A. Russell
Brinson
Valdosta
J. A. Russell
Johnson
United States Court
Savannah
Russell
Decatur County
Disease strikes cattle in Valdosta county area
A mysterious illness has appeared in cattle in the northern part of Valdosta County. Several owners report losses of six to eight head within days. Infected cows exhibit colic like symptoms and die within hours, prompting concern among local farmers.
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Valdosta
Porthern
Audrey Out Today In Atlanta Miller's Book Sale
Mary Johnston author of To Have and To Hold has a new book on sale in Atlanta at Miller's 39 Marietta. The Middle Georgia Granite Company plans to operate a granite bed on the town's south side with experts calling the stone extra fine. Hogansville Ga date February 35.
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Audrey
Mary Johnston
Atlanta
Miller's
Marietta
Hogansville
Middle
eGorgia Granite Company
Escaped convict burned as straw stack ignites clothing
Harry Postel, a white convict who escaped from J. A. Broach's camp, was nearly burned to death when straw ignited his clothing at a wagon yard near Comer Georgia. Found still shackled, he stated his home is in Dahlonega and was taken to the depot after the fire.
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Comer
Harry Postel
J. A. Broach
Postell
Dahlonega
Debaters from Dahlonega to Represent Intersociety Debate
Dahlonega Georgia February 25 Phi Mu Literary Society of North Georgia Agricultural College will be represented in the Intersociety championship debate at commencement by J H Craig of Anderson South Carolina and A C Whitehead of Dodge County Both are students of excellent standing and prominent in society and fraternity affairs.
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Dahlonega
Phi Mu Literary Society
North Georgia Agricultural College
J. H. Craig
Anderson
S. C
A. C. Whitehead
Dodge County
Car Plunges from Park Avenue Bridge Killing Motorman
A street car split a switch on Park avenue at night and plummeted through a bridge railing into a creek, falling about 30 feet into the water. Motorman James Porter was killed and Conductor J Moore badly injured. no passengers were aboard.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Park Avenue
James Porter
J. ©. Moore
Union depot plan to consolidate Macon railroads
Macon Georgia February 25 Special A movement seeks consolidation of all railroads entering Macon into a union depot using the Central of Georgia depot and expanding it to add three tracks and an extended shed. Southern Macon Dublin and Savannah and Macon Birmingham leaders favor joining the Central shed for a unified facility.
Held for Shoving Queer Alleged Counterfeiter Bonded
E J Griggs was brought to Valdosta with wife and children for a commitment hearing, bound over to the U S court in Savannah on counterfeiting charges. His wife faces trial Thursday. He is brother-in-law of James Smith alias C W Jennings, arrested in Jacksonville for passing counterfeit coin. The men moved from South Carolina recently. detectives traced spurious money to them. Over $240 in counterfeit currency was found on Smith. Griggs’ home yielded molds and about $40 in counterfeit coins.
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Valdosta
E. J. Griggs
Waycross
J. M. Johnson
Griggs
United States Court
Savannah
James Smith
C. W. Jennings
Jacksonville
Fla
South Carolina
Spurling
Colin
Smith
Madison Court Term Postponed in Georgia
Madison superior court session scheduled for March will not convene next Monday due to ill health of General Daniel W Meadow. His condition is not serious but he cannot handle heavy civil and criminal dockets. An adjourned term will be held later, probable before May.
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Madison Court
Danielsvile
Madison Superior Court
Daniel W. Meadow
Lost Husband Returns Message From Macon Man
Mrs Rhinelander of Macon Ga an inmate of the Home for the Friendless since her husband vanished from their home in the city received a letter this morning. He said he had secured a situation and was well and would send money for his wife and children to join him in a few days. She would not reveal his location but trusts him and plans to go to him when funds arrive.
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Macon
Irs
RhinelaMer
St Macon
Resolutions Adopted at Bond Commission for Major Ross
Macon Ga February 25 Special At a meeting of the bond commission last night the following resolutions offered by Major J F Hanson touching the death of Major William Henry Ross were adopted Be it resolved That in the death of Colonel Ross we are deprived of a citizen whose life and character have made a lasting impression for good upon the business and social use of this community thereby establishing a standard of modest devotion to its interests and of personal gentility and integrity which we earnestly commend to all of our people as worthy of emulation Resolved further That this commission recognizes that it has sustained a distinct feel in the death of Colonel Ross He was always prompt in attendance upon our meetings wise in counsel and faithful in the discharge of his duties as one of our members until reluctantly forced by bad health to relinquish business of every kind Resolved further That this preamble and resolutions he inscribed upon a blank page of our minute book set apart for this purpose and that a copy of the same be furnished to Mrs Ross with an expression of our sense of loss and profound sympathy for her by reason of her husbands death
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Bond Commission
Macon
J. F. Hanson
William Henry Ross
Ross
Payment of sinking fund discussed by Macon council
Macon Georgia February 25 special meeting of the mayor and council and the bond commission addressed the sinking fund in the hands of the commission and provisions for other funds of this kind. New bond member W R Cox and council veteran C B Willingham attended along with others, all expressing harmony and willingness to cooperate on measures of joint interest.
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Bond Commission
Macon
City of
W. R. Cox
C. B. Willingham
Athens Electric Railway to Mitchells Bridge Three Miles Long
The Athens to Mitchells bridge electric railway, two miles distant, is certain to be built and will run to the power plant at Mitchells bridge. The line will serve Ath ens residents with a popular ride to the Middle Geonee picnic grounds featuring a boating house and a dancing pavilion.
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Athens
Mitchell’s Bridge
Mitchell's Bridge
Geonee
Augusta Toast of Banquet New Chamber Launched
Augusta Ga February 25 special The chamber of commerce of Augusta a new organization to unite every business interest in work for the city was launched tonight at a banquet at the Albion hotel. Enthusiastic speeches on past achievements present importance and future promise followed by responses from out of town guests editor Cheatham of The Edgefield Chronicle and Dr Paschal of The Columbia Sentinel Harlems. About 150 business leaders attended the festive gathering.
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Chamber of Commerce
Augusta
Chamber of Commerce of
Albion Hotel
E. B. Hook
J. Rice Smith
L. ©. Hayne
Nisbet Winefield
J. R
Prizes for Fire Laddies for Tri State Meet at Griffin
Prizes announced for the Tri-State Firemen's Tournament Association event to be held in May in Griffin Georgia. Awards include foot race ladder climbing shoofly test hose reel test Siamese test grab test wagon races chief department race and parade honors with cash prizes ranging from 5 to 125 dollars and special features for decorations.
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Griffin
Tri-State Firemen’s Tournament Association
Little Girl Burns In House Fire Incident
Columbus Ga February 25 Esther Wolds nine year old daughter of G W Folds was badly burned yesterday at her aunt Mrs M A Weems home Her skirt caught on a grate and flames spread as she ran into the yard Mrs Weems put out the fire but burned her own hands in the effort The child was seriously burned and received medical care
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Columbus
Esther Wolds
G. W. Folds
Baptists Lift Debt in Arabi Charge
The Arabi Baptist church cleared its long standing debt last Sunday. Rev J. J. Hyman, serving nearly ten years, led strong gospel work and left the congregation with a bright outlook for the future.
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Arabi
J. J. Hyman
Roanoke Rivers Rage as Rain and Snow Melt
Roanoke Virginia floods from heavy rain and mountain snowmelt swell streams to torrents. Lowlands south and west of the city flood. streetcar service disrupted on suburban lines. Tracks on Norfolk and Western and Roanoke and Southern divisions flooded. trains delayed as passengers reach the city by street car.
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Roanoke
Roanoke River
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Roanoke and Southern
Shenendoat Valley
Southern
Vassouts
New Orleans Sugar Exchange Votes for Future Branch
The New Orleans Sugar Exchange approved starting a future sugar futures market after a 74 to 49 vote. A committee will draft resolutions and regulations, with the market likely opening early next month provided arrangements are completed. The move aims to make New Orleans a stronger sugar market and influence sugar pricing.
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New Orleans Sugar Exchange
New Orleans
Barcelona Stile Ferments Amid Broad Labor Tensions
Reports from Madrid on February 25 describe disturbances in Barcelona over prisoner releases, with several people wounded in clashes with troops. A horse car conductor was found murdered in the Barcelona suburbs as printers threaten another strike. Troops have been sent to Barcelona amid Carlist fears while Murcia declares a general newspaper strike and suspension.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Murcia
Texan Found Dead in Chicago at Majestic Hotel
Thomas D Robert Robertson a Dallas jeweler was found dead in his Chicago room at the Majestic hotel. Death appeared natural with no sign of suicide or foul play. Burial set for his parents home near Detroit Michigan.
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Chicago
Thomas D. Robertson
Dallas
Tex
Majestic Hotel
Detroit
Mich
Cole Passes Bogus Check Tied to Traction Company
Robert Cole ex-employee of Knoxville Traction Company passed a $39 check drawn on Bank of Lawrencerburg Georgia signed M. M. Cole. Telegraph inquiry confirmed forgery and worthlessness. Cole faces charge of obtaining money under false pretense. he came from Georgia.
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Lawrenceburg
Knoxville, Tenn
Robert Cole
Knoxville Traction Company
M. M. Cole
Cole
Georgia
Coleman Fletcher wedding in Huntsville Alabama
Lieutenant Levert Coleman and Miss Mamie Fletcher were married at 10 tonight at General S. H. Moore’s home with Rev. J. M. Banister officiating. The ceremony was simple due to a relative’s death. In Richmond Wa a group of business leaders called for the Virginia exhibit, urging $100,000 appropriation from the general assembly.
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Richmond
General Assembly
Virginia
Supreme Electric Belt Promises Cures Across Diseases
A historical notice describes the Supreme Electric Belt, promoted by the Physicians Institute of Chicago. It claims efficacy against rheumatism, back pain, fatigue, kidney disorders, and various ailments. The belt is marketed as the best available, offered through the institute with selective distribution and a specified payment plan.
Fechd FC ISCs Policy Reserve and Assets Rise
The report notes increases in assets and policy reserve with surplus, more insurances in force and higher premium income. Interest reforms and an extra reserve above Connecticut standard aim to move 1901 business to a 3 percent basis. Management expenses rise to 1,130,543.58 dollars while other totals appear.
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Phenix Virtual Life Insurance Company
Mnartford
Connecticut
Georgia
Paarl Street
Hartford
Conn
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