Fulton County Long Term Schools Vote Planned
Atlanta January 17 1902 Fulton County citizens will vote on long term county schools February 27. Towns Atlanta East Point and Hapeville are exempt. petitions spurred the election as four districts already support extended schooling. Proponents cite higher land values and better education aligning Fulton with Bibb Richmond Chatham Glynn counties. Supporters urge nine months schooling free to boost progress and land values countywide. Our Treatment of Cuba notes an upcoming article by General Leonard Wood on reciprocity between the United States and Cuba.
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Fulter County
Atlanta
East Pot
Hapeville
Fulton
Fulton County
Bibb
Richmond
Chatham
Glynn
Bibb County
Cuba
Lygan. Abbott
Léonard Wood
Europe
John Holt
Schooling
Globe
France
United Kingdom
Germany
United States
Acquittal in Bates Not Guilty Verdict in Macon Murder Case
In Macon Georgia January 16 a jury acquitted John Bates of murder in the Ephriam White case. Earlier in the day Ephriam Hammond trial ended with a guilty verdict for Howard who was sentenced to hang February 15. Hammond died days after Christmas brawl at a Fourth Street saloon.
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Macon
Howard
Henry Hammond
Fourth Street
Hammond
Hammond Howard
Alabama
Felton
C. M. Sellers
Joan Bates
Bates
Ephriam White
White
Twiegs County
Cuba Tariff Concessions Debate Follows Dingley Policy
The article argues for US action on Cuba tariffs linking independence with prosperity. It outlines three options: keep Dingley rates, grant free trade, or cut duties in exchange for favorable terms for US exports. It notes Republican opposition to reciprocity and predicts a heated debate affecting upcoming elections. The Constitution supports acquiring Cuba as a US possession on honorable terms.
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Cuba
United States
Congress
Louisiana
Root
Wood
Senate
House
Philippines
Eagles and turkeys duel as national bird debate rages
A essay laden argument defends the eagle as the emblem of liberty against a proposal to replace it with the wild turkey or barnyard hen. It recalls the eagle’s historic roles from Cambridge to Yorktown and Dewey, while countering claims of cowardice and predatory misdeeds.
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General Carr
North Carolina
Boston
Scott
Mexico
Dewey
Schley
Orient
Occident
Cuba
Porte Rico
Antil
Georgia Politician Fever Keeps Rumor Mill Busy
Georgia political gossip runs through Augusta Chronicle and Albany Herald with talk of Joe Terrell and Pope Brown for governor, Candler and Clay as possible rivals, and a flood of speculative bids from Rome to Darien as voters, editors, and delegates weigh who will lead the state.
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Cidy
Augusta Chronicle
Joe Hart
Albany Herald
Darren Gavette
Georgia
Augusta
Joe Terrell
Joseph
Monroe News and Messenger
Livingston
Congress
Wavermss Journal
The
Columbus Enquirer
Sam
Thomasville Times-Enterprise
Darien
John Holfeuitlet
Oglethorps Echo
Dublin Courier-Dispatcd
Americus Times
Georgia House
Retuyra
Sparta Iahmaetite
Dupont Guerry
Lieten
Cordele News
Pope Brown
ES Journal
Pope
Washington
Chicago Journal
Rome Tribune
Meriwether Vindicator
Macon News
Boykin Wright
Kansas City
Waycross Herald Aaga
South Georgia
G. Turner
Terrell
Savannah
Atlanta Press Echoes Over Municipal Woes and Federal Prisons
A collage of early 20th century editorials notes Atlanta’s shortage of police, calls for a federal treasury, and political shifts. Several papers from Albany to Savannah quote Atlanta leaders, criticize the legislature, and remark on Atlanta’s growth, mayoral ties to Marietta, and opposition to Birmingham expansion.
Rome items show campaign start and bridge footway plan
Rome Ga January 16 municipal campaign opens with J D Hanks seeking mayor and slate of councilmen. Only one ticket appears likely as B F Denny declines. City county funds total 41000 to add a Broad Street bridge footway. Daughters of the Confederacy mark Lee birthday with service and crosses of honor for veterans. Dr D M Ramesur resigns from school board. F M Irwin to replace him.
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Rome
J. D. Hanks
John M. Graham
Pruden
J. B. Owens
Hugh McCrary
J. G. Pollock
Denny
Broad Street
D. 4. Ramesur
Decatur
F. M. Irwin
Daughters of the Confederacy
Lee
First Methodist Church
B. FY. ‘Frazer
Brooks Faces Execution on Eve of Death in Savannah
Savannah January 16 Special Henry Brooks a negro condemned for the murder of Policeman Fender remains silent about the crime. He declines to discuss the killing, saying he has made his peace with God and will go to heaven when he dies. Brooks, a former restaurant waiter from Americus, was described as a man of good reputation.
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Darien
Jackson Argus
Georgie
Brother Shaver
Qob Stevens
Georgia
Brooks
Savannah
J— Henry Brooks
Fender
Americus
Building Let in Rome 6a Plant Opens by April
The Hanks Foundry Company contract is let and work started on a cooperative plant for stove and cast iron specialties. About a dozen men contributed $25 monthly, funds collected for buildings patterns and equipment. Plant to operate by April 1. J. D. Hanks is a mayoral candidate and the scheme initiator.
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Rome
Hanks Foundry Company
J. D. Hanks
Deming Made Trustee In Bankruptcy Case At Deming
In Brunswick Georgia on January 16 special report states J A Smith bankruptcy before Referee Crovatt ended with C W Deming elected trustee despite objections. Deming posted a bond of 5570 dollars and assumed control of the estate immediately with I W Krauss for creditors and Max Isaac for the bankrupts representing the majority.
Savannah Unites Street Railways and Lighting Firm
The Savannah Electric Company becomes the new parent controlling all street railway lines in Chatham County and lighting facilities. George J. Baldwin signs as president, with G. G. Nagle named manager. The capitalization totals 5.5 million dollars, aiming to modernize the system and improve service across Savannah.
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Savannah
Parsona Street Railway
Chatham County
Edison Electric
Savannah Electric Company
George J. Baldwin
Baldwin
New York
George Parsons
Street Railway Magmate
J. H. Pall
Nashville
Savannah, Thunderbolt and Isle of Hope Company
Parsons
Wall
Savannah Electric Railway
J. 8. Collins
Collins
Electric Railway
Parson Lines
Savanneh Street Railways
G. G. Nagle
Chicago
L. H. McIntyre
Vermont
Memory of Rev. Father James O'Brien Honored in Washington
A handsome tomb marks Rev. Father James O'Brien’s grave in Washington Georgia with a marker praising him as the noble man and lifelong friend of orphans. He was born in Portland Maine and died in Baltimore in 1839, later serving in Savannah Atlanta Augusta and Washington before his death.
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Washington, Ga
Father James O'Brien
James O'Brien
Portland
Baltimore
Father O'Brien
Savannah
Gross
Washington
Church of the Immaculate Concention
Atlanta
Augusta
St. Patricks
St. Josephs
Httte
Prosperity in Americus Leads Banks to Dividends
Prosperity in Americus reports two leading banks, Bank of Commerce and Bank of Southwestern Georgia, declaring 7 percent dividends and electing officers for the year. Last year showed strong business, with higher cotton offerings and favorable stockholder results, while credit prices threaten to reduce cotton acreage.
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Americus
Bank of Commerce
Bank of Southwestern Georgia
Americas
Prirea
Well Known Printer Fletcher Smith Dies in Rome
Fletcher Smith a Rome job printer and book binder died after a mental collapse tied to recent financial troubles. He 40, widow and three children survive. Born in Bartow county, he was a longtime Rome resident and son in law of Dr. J. T. Gibson of The Cedartown Advance Courier. Funeral from his late home on Summerville road tomorrow, interment in Yivyile Hl cemetery.
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Fletcher Smith
Rome
Mr. Smith
Bartow County
Crtizett
J. T. Gibson
Cedartowt Advance Courier
Othe
Summerville Road
Sa’dack
Yivyile Hl
City Council Seeks Governor Aid for Georgia Militia Encampment
At Griffin city council Tuesday, a committee was named to draft resolutions asking Governor Candler to use state militia funds for an encampment at Camp Northen. Griffin offered land and buildings for a permanent camp and pledged free light and water. A second committee will press the military advisory board in Atlanta to secure this year encampment.
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Gnin
Candler
Camp Norther
Ag ‘Tolawa
Griffin
Georgia Volunteer Troops
Tidder
Adjutant General
Military Advisory Board
Camp Northen
David G. Batley
A. J. Burr
J. Henry Smith
Atlanta
A. Gordon Declares Bankruptcy After Creditors Pressure
Griffin Ga January 16 Special R A Gordon proprietor of the Racket Store has filed voluntary bankruptcy in Atlanta US court Judge Newman appointed David J Bailey receiver and taken charge of stock. Assets around 3700 with liabilities about 5200 Largest creditor Charles Broadway Houss of New York. Gordon says pressure from a small minority of creditors prevented a settlement satisfactory to a majority.
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Griffin
RA. Gordon
United States Court
Atlanta
Newman
David J. Bailey
Charles Broadway Houss
New York
Gordon
Fire destroys several Negro houses and barn in Macon
A double fire in Macon Georgia caused thousands in losses, burning Mr Clarks barn stables two negro houses and a church area. Sparks reached Tybee destroying two more negro houses and a church. Fire threatened Mr Clarks home but was contained with partial damages to the Lexgé plant nearby.
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Macon
H. V Ciagk
Wich
Elmer
Fourth Streets
Tybee
Negra
Merrell and Webb Seek Reelection as Carroll County Sheriff
Carrollton Ga January 16 Special Sheriff Joe I Merrell and Deputy Sheriff Joe P Webb announce candidacy for next term An opponent Ackiviff will challenge them for reelection Incumbents defend the vote of confidence citing mob violence challenges during their tenure and say they earned a second term by democratic endorsement The opposition argues against the incumbents indorsement due to their stance on prior endorsements and the Tanner race
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Carroll County
Carrollton
Joe I. Merrell
Joe P. Webb
Ackiviff
Supremes
Indorse
Mr. Tanner
Spradlin Committed to Asylum in Carraliten
In Carraliten Georgia on January 16 a young white man named Joe Spradlin was jailed for bigamy after marriages to two women. His conduct in jail prompted a lunacy inquiry, and he was today committed to the state asylum.
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Spradlin
Carraliten
Joe Spradlin
Forest Fires Damage Wide Forest Area in Georgia
Fire swept a 6 mile by 12 mile tract between the Satilla River and Hurricane Creek, causing extensive damage in Waycross area. Livestock including hogs goats and sheep perished. Jim Peacock lost his home, contenta, fences and corn hay and other crops on his barn lot.
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Waycross
Satilla River
Hurricane Creek
Jim Peacock
Shup Gift From Ware County Sent to Washington
Waycross Georgia January 16 W W Sharp shipped 160 bottles of Ware county shrup to Washington for distribution A portion will go to President Roosevelt and the rest to prominent government officials.
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Georgia
Washington
Waycross
Speuer
W. W. Sharp
Ware County
Roosevelt
Notable D. D. Sullivan Dies at Home in Ware County
D. D. Sullivan of Waycross Georgia, a prominent farmer, died this morning at his Ware County residence after a brief heart illness. He leaves a widow and eight children. Also noted are obituaries for Jane Rayburn widow of General K Rayburn, a death by heart disease, and Dr. J J Allen a Birmingham dentist who died of pneumonia at 21. Junius H. Weinmoon, brother of James I Willameson, dies in Jefferson Georgia after five months of illness.
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D. D. Sullivan
Waycross
Ware County
J .Rayburn
Guntersville
Ala
Jane Rayburn
K. Rayburn
H. Allen
Birmingham
Specia
J. J. Allen
Norma Brown
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