Machen Comes as Benefactor for Brunswick and Birmingham
Brunswick, Ga January 6 President A C Machen of the Brunswick and Birmingham railroad arrived with financiers to finalize papers and deliver cash for extensive holdings and wharf properties bought since operations began. He paid all debts, cleared contractors, and secured funds to continue expansion toward a transcontinental route from Brunswick to San Diego, signaling Brunswick’s rise as a major deep water port.
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Brunswick
A. C. Machen
Brunswick and
Birmingham
Charles Livingston’ Hyde
Tuxedo
Frank Hyde
National ‘Bank
Titusville
Mychen
Coney and Parker
McCullough’s
Watkins
Machen
Brunswick and Birmingham
Knickerbocker Trust Company of
New York
Freeldent Machen
United States
San Diego
Cal
Colonel Machen
South Atlantic
South Georgia
Testimonial Endorses Athens Sentinel Publisher Claude Anderson
Citizens of Athens Georgia certify Claude Anderson publisher of The Sentinel is an honest Christian gentleman. They praise his chain circulation plan as legitimate and free from fraud, noting earlier concerns about similar schemes. Signed by local merchants, a printer, a pastor, and a U.S. commissioner.
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Sentinel
Athens
Claude Anderson
Athens Sentinel
Bill Arp
Sentinal
Cobh Lumpkin
W. J. Rewa
Banner
J. H. Stone
W i. Young
BH. GQ. Kinnebrew
United States
Free Medical Services at British Institute in Lowndes Building
The British Medical Institute opens a permanent city branch at 104 North Pryor Street Lowndes Building Rooms 207 208 209 212 213 offering three months of free medical services for all invalids who call before January 28 medicines excepted. Eminent physicians and surgeons provide consultation examination minor operations and aim to cure all diseases and deformities. Office hours 9 am to 8 pm ten day hours.
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Lowndes Building
North Pryor Street
British Medical Institute
Pryor Street
Lowndes
Rooma
Minder case upheld in Supreme Court over Minder murder
Washington reports the U S Supreme Court affirmed Georgia Supreme Court findings in the Minder murder case. Col J R Cooper of Macon represents the state. Minder awaits execution with possible insanity defense delaying proceedings. The case has drawn wide attention as legal maneuvers continue in Georgia and federal courts.
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Washington, D
Supreme Court
Minder
Terrell
J. R. Cooper
Macon
Alabamia
Georgia
Supreme Court of Georgia
Superior Court
Georgia Su
May River Place Sold to New Yorker for Hunting Use
Savannah January 6 Colonel J H Estill sold the famed May River Place near Bluffton South Carolina to B T Wilson Jr of New York son of a noted financier The deal is completed at the DeSoto with the price undisclosed The plantation covers about 13000 acres and will be expanded by thousands more for use as a game preserve Established figures in South Carolina history such as General Thomas F Drayton and General James Hamilton were longtime residents of the May River area and linked to its storied past.
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Savannah
J. H. Esti
B. T. Wilson, Jr
New York
Wilson
May River Neck
South Carolina
Thomas F. Dray~ton
Port Roy
Dupont
Cecil Drayton
James Hamilton
Grand Jury Convenes In Macon on Christmas Day Murders
In Macon Georgia the grand jury met after a three week recess to consider murder charges. E G Howard admitted firing the fatal shot in the Hammond death claiming self defense. John Bates was charged with murder after beating Ethan White with a brick. White died days later from injuries. Bates was captured in Dublin and brought to Macon for the grand jury. A true bill was returned against Bates for the murder of White.
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Howard and Bates
Macon
Tne
Superior Court of County
E. G. Howard
Henry Hammond
John Bates
Ethan White
Vineville
Howard
Hammond
Bates
White
Westcott
Dublin
Hockett Behind the Bars in Montgomery
Albany real estate man D. W. Hockett, who vanished from Albany ten days ago, was arrested in Montgomery after being recognized by a former Albany resident. He will be brought back after requisition procedures to face multiple larceny and trust-related charges. He was a prominent church member during his Albany years, and his disappearance stirred a local sensation.
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Albany
Montgomery
D. W. Hockett
Hackett
Negro in Rome Freed After Prosecutor Missing
Rome Ga January 6 Special Sorrells a Negro who sought Governor Candler’s protection from mob violence is discharged from custody after a warrant for alleged assault was withdrawn. The prosecutor did not appear for a preliminary hearing and the white accuser and her husband reportedly left town. City Engineer Marye dies in Newport News after being shot by lawyer Ashby last Monday.
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Rome
Gal
E Sorrells
Candler
Sorrells
Marye
Newport. News
B. A.marye
C.aylett
Ashby
Death by self-inflicted act in Talbotton
William Edward MecNeil, manager of the Talbotton telephone exchange, killed himself this morning about nine o'clock. He entered an opera house dressing room and used curtains and bags to form a pillow, then cut his throat with a ragor. His body lay undiscovered until this afternoon. Coroner's jury verdict supported the act as self-inflicted. McNeil, son of the late Captain James McNeil, was well regarded in the community. No motive was given.
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Talbotton
William Edward MecNeil
McNeil
James’ McNeil
Jasper Ga Reelected Mayor as Simmons Wins Quiet Vote
Jasper Georgia January 6 Special The town election here fed off quietly yesterday Mayor J B Simmons and council members were reelected in a calm ballot count with little disruption.
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Jasper
J.B .Simmons
J. F. Simmons
Logansville Elects Bennett Mayor After Spirited Vote
In Logansville Georgia the council, led by reelected members C J Cornelison Wheeler Lenning Rhyne Hood, faces pest house work amid smallpox. The disease confined to the colored population, thirteen patients at peak, now two remain as the crisis subsides. Mayor-elect N C Bennett wins by a small margin over S N Starr. Starr had served as mayor. New council members include H Hodges Tryon Smith E R Floyd W E Braswell A H O Kelley.
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C. J. Cornelison
Logansville
Loganaville
N. C. Bennett
Iow
N. Starr
Starr
Bennett
Messrs
Th .Y Hodges
Tryon Smith
Talbotton Primary Election Result Summary
Talbotton Ga January 6 Special primary results show J B Douglas elected mayor and aldermen J M Heath L W Smith Henry Lawson Bb H McGee J W Thornton Hen Lawrence, with A Webb named marshal. Local officials confirmed for Talbotton.
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Talbotton
J. B. Douglas
J. M. Heath
L. W. Smith
Henry Lawson
Bb. H. McGee
J. W. ‘Thornton
Hen. Lawrence
Marshal
A. Webb
Escapee From Williamsburg Hospital Returns Home
Williamsburg Va January 6 J B Dunnivant who escaped from the Williamsburg Eastern State hospital during the fire there Saturday is at home in Manchester Of those who escaped two were returned Saturday evening.
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Insane Ave
Williamsburg
Williamsburg , Eastern State Hospital
Manchester
Fifth time sentenced to hang for Fort Monroe murder
Judge Sydney Smith resentenced Monroe Lewis, convicted of murdering Albert Prettow, a Fort Monroe soldier, to hang on February 7. This marks his fifth death sentence to date.
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Hampton
Val
Sydney Smith
Monroe Lewis
Albert Prettow
Fort Monroe
Engineer Killed in a Train Collision in Mississippi Valley Rail
A southbound passenger train on the Mississippi Valley railroad collided with a switch engine near Vicksburg on January 6. Samuel S. Craig was killed and Fireman W H. Broughton escaped with severe bruises. No other passengers were injured.
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New Orleans
Mississippi Valley Railroad
Vicksburg
Neer
Samuel
Craig
Rome Oil Boom Nears as Five Wells Planned West of Rome
Rome Ga January 6 Special Within twenty days the Rome Petroleum and Oil Company will sink five oil shafts two miles west of Rome. Prominent Chicago figures like F W Blocks John J Sloan and William Brennen spearhead funding and support. Geologist F W Blocks predicts a basin oil formation and an immense beneath earth lake while stating paying quantities may be found. The project bonds and machinery shipments underline a high stakes venture with Chicago backing and ambitious plans for furnaces and development.
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Rome
Rome Petroleum and Oil Company
Mrs Halle Dies Suddenl y While Attending Household Duties
Mrs Halle wife of ex County Treasurer Fred Halle drops dead at Poola Mills home in West Point Georgia while performing chores. Son John Halle and his wife had spent the day there. Seven children survive including John Willam Charley Halle and others in Alabama Georgia and Birmingham.
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West Point
Halle
Fred Halle
Poola Mills
Sen
Boykin
Birmingham
Will Lanaman
Leesburg
Choka
Hia
Glee County
Antioch Church
Methodist Church
A. We. Burwell
Huntsville
Ala
Ann W. Burwell
Madison County
E. Butler
Waycross
Jesse
Butler
Pyramid Pile Cure Advertised By Alma WV Reader
Alma West Virginia reader states years of itching bleeding and blistering piles ended after one application of Pyramid Pile Cure and claims full relief after trying many remedies. Advertisement notes sale through Littie book and pile causes.
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Alma
W.va
Emory College Elects Champion Debaters for Few and Phi Gamma
Emory College in Oxford Georgia announces the annual election of champion debaters for the Few and Phi Gamma literary societies. The Few representatives are J P Dell Bascom Reese Griffin and M H Blackshear. Phi Gamma chose G A H Harris J G F Rome H L Johnston and W H Morton Jr. The selected men are senior and junior students active in society work. They will meet to select topics and begin intensive preparation for the death.
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Emory College
Oxford
Phi Gamma
New Society
J. P. Dell
Bascom
Gai
Reese Griffin
Effie
M. ‘H. Blackshear
Dublin
A. H. Harris
Rome
H. L. Johnston
Palmetto
W. H. Morton, Jr
Athens
Dell
Griffin
Blackahear
Alpha’ Tau Omega
Fradernltve
Phi. Gamma
Harris
Literary Society
Johnston
Emory Phenix
Morton
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Railways to Run Two Chicago Trains to St Augustine Through Atlanta
Two Chicago bound trains to St Augustine will pass Atlanta today marking a first in such scheduling. The Chicago and Florida Limited runs nonstop from Chicago to St Augustine, with detailed route segments and times, while the Chicago and Florida Special originates in Cincinnati and travels via multiple lines to Jacksonville and St Augustine. Dining cars and observation cars will be included, with officials and freight agents adjusting to the historic service and timing pressures.
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Chicago
St. Augustine
Atlanta
America
Chicago and
Florida
Illinois
Evansville
Nashville
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Texas Pacific
Jesup
Southern
Jacksonville
Plant
Florida East Coast
Library
Louisville
Gentlemen’s Club
Unique annual report from city committee chatter
One of the most unusual reports ever filed by a council committee was submitted by the committee on public improvements led by Councilman Charles A. Barrett. The document mocks rival Alderman S. W. Day and notes zero expenditure, praising harmony and unspent funds while predicting a new year.
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Charles A. Barrett
Barrett
Day
Es Wieh
S. W. Day
Mie
Keener Held For Murder In Infant Skull Crushing
Forest Hill La January 0 Yesterday two Keener children aged 18 months and an infant were found dead in bed with skulls crushed. Keener sent his wife to fetch water and claimed he would sleep the chicken then left for Mr Bedgood’s to sell chickens. She found one child gasping and discovered both dead with crushed heads. Coroner S Rushing impaneled a jury that held Keener for murder and he was taken to Alexandria by Deputy Dun today.
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Forest Hil
G. B. Keener
Keener
Alexandria
Dun
Dense Fog Collison Wreck Near Texarkana Involves Local Freight
In Texarkana Texas a freight train with engine 184 collided in dense fog with switch engine 94 at Rosehill. Engineer Dave Edmondson was ground to a pulp. fireman El Condon dislocated shoulder and ankle. head brakeman McManster sprained ankle. Injured men are from Commerce. Freight engine and five cars demolished. switch engine damaged but crew unhurt. collision on main track. Respite granted to Armstr ong Hensley in Nashville for murder case. governor to February 6. Madison County Medical Society elects W D Pettus president B E Balkridge vice president Sidgar Randall secretary treasurer.
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Texarkana
Tex
Dave Edmondson
Cotton Belt Railroad
Rosehill
el Condon
McMansters
W. R. Fowler Dies After Illness at Presbyterian Hospital
W R Fowler died early this morning at Presbyterian Hospital after a brief illness with erysipelas. He was a son of Nash R Fowler of this city. Age not stated. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Presbyterian Hospital
Fowler
Nash R. Fo
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