Warnings Against a Religious Article Stir Confederate Pride in Macon
A Confederate Veterans meeting in Macon on January 21 adopted resolutions attacking Rev R J Cooke of Chattanooga for condemning the Daughters of the Confederacy. The committee led by H O Judd C W Wiley and Robert A Nisbet labeled the article an attack on southern women and likened the criticism to anarchism while urging rebuke and defense of amity and peace abroad.
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Macon
Confederate Veterans
R A. Smith
RB. J. Conke
Methodist Advocate Journal
Ghattanooga
Tenn
Daughters of the Confederacy
H. O. Judd
St Paul's Episcopal Church
C .Wiley
Bibb County
Robert A Nisbet
Robert B. Lee
R J. Cooke
Gospel of Love and Peace
South
M. Wiley
Hr OG Sjudd
Oil King Lucas Visits Georgia Former Macon Resident
Captain A F Lucas, early Beaumont oil pioneer and Texas oil king now worth millions, is touring Georgia visiting relatives in Macon and planning to stay several days before returning home. He is well known in Macon where he once lived and has many friends and connections.
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A. F. Lncas
Macon
San
F Lucas
Texas
Georgia
Péimont
Lucas
Beaumont
Foot Severed by Switch Engine At Macon
In Macon Georgia on January 7 a man named Cunningham had his right foot severed at the ankle when a switch engine ran slowly and he fell beneath it. He crawled about ten feet away and was found by the engineer who praised his endurance. A Madison County court term opens January 20 with cases including the State v Porter et al. and several minor offenses on the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Tr. Cunningham
Central Rail
Cunningham
Nim Huis
Hwang
Madison Superior Court
Hanielsville
Madison County Superior Court
Tedee
Horace M. Holden
Sprettar
David W. Meadow
Cgee
Dhérese
Extension of Road Nears End in Georgia Rail Line
The Macor Dublin and Savannah railroad extension to Vidalia on the Sea Air Line nears completion with about six miles of track remaining. Regular trains are expected to run from Dublin to Savannah by February 10.
Lynchers Kill Sam Bowie Near Senatobia Mississippi
Coroner's jury fails to identify the mob or the assailants after Sam Bowie, a black planter and teacher, shoots C C Moon, a Strayhorn area planter, then is killed by a mob near Arkabutla bottom. Moon is in critical condition.
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Senatoble
Miss
A. Cc. Moon
Strayhorn
Sam Bowie
Bowie
W. H. Scroggin
H. Coe
Senatobla
Arkabutla
Moon
Howie
Fire destroys oil mill in Valdosta plant blaze
A major fire at the Valdosta Guano Works oil mill near the fertilizer and acid chambers caused extensive damage. Firemen toiled for hours, with three boiling oil tanks bursting and flooding yards, but the main building and acid chamber were saved. Loss estimates ranged up to 360,000 to 600,000 with about 200,000 stock saved. insurance about the same as the plant nears rebuilding. Prominent stockholders Crayford and Roberts helped in fighting the blaze.
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Valdosta
Valdosta Suane Works
Mesera T G Crayford
Frank Roberts
Teig
New Officers Elected By Macon Hospital Association
At a Macon Georgia meeting the Macon Hospital Association chose a new leadership for the year. S R Jaques was elected president, EJ Willingham joined the board to fill a vacancy, and several members were reelected. F Reese became vice president, Winship Cabaniss secretary, and A R Tinsley treasurer. Medical board member Dr J H Williams succeeds the late Dr W F Holt.
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Macon Hospital Association
Macon
S R Jaques
Campbell T King
Mr. King
EJ Willingham
C B. Willingham
R Tinsley
C Hoge
R B
Park H Horne
J. M. Johnston
F. Reese
Winship Cabanisy
M P. Callaway
A. R. Tinsley
Campbell T. King
R F Burden
F F Reese
B. Jaques
Winship Cabaniss
Joseph Dannenberg
J M Johnston
Isaac Haideman
HH Horne
Sam Mayer
J H Williams
W. F Holt
Engineer Fox
Henry Fox
Central Railway
North and South
Macon Street Railway Company
City of
Street Railway Company
Second
Mulberry Streets
Confederate Monument
Macon and
Indian Spring
Bible Conference at Dublin Ends After Week of Talks
Dublin Ga January 20 special The South Georgia Bible conference closed last night after a week of services attended by lay and ministerial visitors from several denominations led by Rev M A Jenkins Prominent preachers included Dr Len G Broughton Dr Bisby Rev RE Neighbor and Rev Lacy Hoge Miller of Toccoa gave Bible talks much praised for insight and clarity in Dublin Harmony Grove city council plans school system study Elberton Elbert County January 20 special Elbert county to plant Elberta peach trees aiming at larger orchards and a good crop this year prospects seen as favorable
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Dublin
South Georgia
Len G Broughton
Atlanta
Bisby
Fort Gaines
Reb Neighbor
Americus
Lacy Hoge
Macon
Broughton
RY. Miller
Toccoa
Miller
M A Jenkins
Dublin Baptist Church
Fiarmony Grove
C J Hood
Elberton
Elbert County
Ppv Promitt
Adil
Augusta
Mary Bryant
West End
Mill
Gray Street
New Carter s ville Depot to be Erected by Western and Atlantic
Gartersville Ga January 29 Special Major J L McCollum superintendent of the Western and Atlantic railroad was here arranging preliminary details for a new passenger depot. The railroad cites increased business and local demand for better facilities. A new structure to be placed at city park near the center will surpass the older Dalton and Marietta stations in design and size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gartersville
J L McCollum
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Railway Commission
Dalton
Marietta
Smallpox report denied by Elbert County authorities
Diberton Ga January 2 Special The Washington Ga report that smallpox is prevalent in Elbert county is disputed with no foundation cited Authorities vaccinated exposed individuals and no cases were confirmed The correction notes similar pest information in Wilkes County A future contest between Madison hunters Poultein Gavin Baldwin is promised after a three day champion bird hunt produced many birds and close results in Madison Ga January 2 Special
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Elbert County
Diberton
Washington, Ga
Wilkes County
Madison
Wood F Poultein
Charles Gavin
Charls Baldwin
Charles Baldwin
Wood Poultain
Poullain
Baldwin
Manager Stanfield Resigns After Twenty Years Service
Americus Georgia January 26 George Stanfield longtime manager of the Americus Western Union Telegraph Co office resigns due to ill health. He plans to go to Florida to recuperate and hopes to return to work in telegraphic circles of the state. Stanfield is praised as one of the most efficient employees the company has.
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Stanfield
Americus
Bpeciat
George Stanfield
Western Union Telegraph Co
Ploride
Mararer Stanfield Sa
Tae
Ompany. Rs
Death Claims AGA Deegan In Savannah Saloon Shooting
Dee gan known as AGA Deegan died at St Joseph infirmary after being shot by W W G Dottie in Levan’s saloon the night after Christmas Deegan lost a left lung earlier thought to recover while W P Kavanaugh survived a neck wound after being struck in the head by a bullet Prompt medical attention saved him Deegan expressed regret at the fatal assault and his own fault in pursuing Dottie funeral set for tomorrow from the cathedral Kate Harris of Birmingham died of blood poison at 28 leaves three children Lalla Kate and Frank with relatives in Atlanta TaGrange and Texas
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Savanneh
Jenudty
Jack Deegan
W.W. G. Dottie
Charles Levan
St. Josephs Infirmary
Deelan
W P. Kavanaugh
Sxavanaugh
Derti
Dail Today
Deegan
Levan
Dortic
Birmingham
Kate Roper Harris
Atlanta
J. C. Roper, Jr
TaGrange
Eugene Refer
Ban Aptonto
Tex
Woodstock Refuses to Let Physician Sell West
Woodstock January 20 special Dr EBE Roberts had set a day to sell his property to move west but local residents could not afford to lose the doctor. He will remain. The town sees new business openings after bankruptcy of Woodstock Mercantile Centre and new stores by Dobbs Heaney Crowley Weaver Co, boosting trade.
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Woodstock
Ebe )Roberts
Pany
W. W. Benson
My Dobbs & Heaney
Crowley, Weaver & Co
Senate Debates Over Mississippi Penitentiary Charges
In Jackson on January 20 the Mississippi senate erupted in a bitter partisan clash over fraud, corruption, and mismanagement charges against penitentiary officers. Senators attacked and defended Warden Parchman, amid calls for suspension, probing the Adams resolution, and threats of further airing in the lower house.
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Jackson, Miss
Senate
Mississippi
Legislative Investigate Committee
George
Parchman
Cenry
Dulaney
Warden Parchman
Moore
Adams
den Parehman
Free Medical Treatment Offered by British Institute Branch
A staff of eminent physicians from the British Medical Institute has opened two permanent branches in Lawndes building at 104 North Pryor Street. They offer free services for three months to all invalids, excluding medicines, including consultations, examinations, and minor operations. Office hours are 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM with no Sunday hours. stamp for home treatment questions.
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British Medical Institute
North Pryor Street
Lawndes Building
Catarrh Disease Details and Stuart's Catarrh Tablets
Article outlines catarrh as a systemic disease expressing via skin and mucous membranes and links to chronic diarrhea, eczema, bronchial catarrh, leucorrhea, and other conditions. It promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a universal cure across systems and organs, claiming blood-level action to treat diverse manifestations.
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Stuart
Britain Plans Emigration Aid After War to South Africa
A British government rep tells AP that after the war London will offer encouragement and facilities for large scale emigration to South Africa. Chamberlain cables Australia and New Zealand governors inviting a further contingent of 1,000 men to South Africa.
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Great Britain
South Africa
London
Associated Press
Mir
Chamberlain
Australia
New Zealand
Four Railroads May Be Operated Under That Plan
Negotiations are in progress for operating under the air of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Evansville and Terre Haute Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Monon route. A consolidation of eight companies is planned ultimately, but initially all four will keep their corporate identities.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Evansville
Terreraute
Indianapolis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Texas Bridge Burned Forces Katy Flyer Detour
A burned bridge on the Missouri Kansas Texas line over a Trinity River branch near Forest Texas forced the southbound Katy Flyer to reroute via the Texas and Pacific from Dallas to Fort Worth and then MK&T. The northbound train due Dallas at 1 20 p m also detoured via Fort Worth and Texas Pacific.
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Dallas
Tex
Misouri
Kansas
Texas Railway
Trinity River
Forest
Texas and Pacific
Fort Worth
Texas
Texas Pacific
Munger denies Schley speech at Chicago banquet
Chicago January 20 President EA Munger of the Haniten club says Admiral Schley will not discuss the recent court of inquiry at the banquet planned for him next Saturday. He notes no other speaker will raise the topic. Munger quoted Schley saying he would shoot anyone who mentions Santiago.
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Covurt
Schley
Santiago
Chicago
EA Munger
Haniten Iub
Admiral Schley
Admiral Behley
Munger
Medal Awarded to Walter K. Greene at Wofford Contest
The annual oratorical contest at Wofford College in Spartanburg culminated with Walter K. Greene of Green receiving the college medal. The event, held in the opera house, decided the college's representation.
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Wofford College
Spartanburg
Opera House
Walter K. Greene
Green
Walter K. Green
Greene Chosen for No Subject in State Contest
Wood 8 C reports Mr Greene selected as no subject for the state contest with Three Kinds of Monopolies. He showed broad knowledge, having ties to Calhoun Literary Society and Kappa Alpha. Morrison won last year and placed second in Interstate, while Benneth replaces Greene as captain due to other duties. Team trains Monday. distractions like pipes and cigars to be banished to improve conduct against Wofford.
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Wood
Greene
Alert Morrison
Morrison
Calhoun Literary Society
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Benneth
Wofford
Fire destroys building in Chattanooga area
Fire in Chattanooga Tenn burned the grocery store and saloon of John Dedmon and the house of Mrs HA Barr tonight. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars with 3500 insurance.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Baedal
John Dedmon
Mra
HA. Barr
Los
Three Mississippi Executions Ordered for Tomorrow
Jackson report lists three planned hangings in Mississippi with Governor Taney refusing clemency. Albert Lewis to be hanged in Gulfport for murder, Victor Johnson for jewel theft and assault, Lee Pollet in Yazoo City for murder. All defendants are described as Black men. Ten hangings planned in thirty days.
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Jackson
Miss
Lizerage
Asissippi
Lontas
Cage
O Cone
Albert Lewis
Missippi City
Marshell Richardson
Gulfport
Wether
Victor Johnson
Hig Sediik
W ‘Lee Pollet
Yaron Jy City
Aged Correspondent Dead in North Carolina
Daniel R. Goodloe, long Washington correspondent for New York papers and author of historical works, died in North Carolina in his 83rd year. He served as district marshal during Reconstruction. In Opelika Alabama, a Lee commemorative event drew crowds with Confederate colors and veterans, highlighted by an oration and presentation of crosses of honor.
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Gooloe
North Carolina
Washington
Daniel R. Goodloe
Goodloe
New York
Pilots divide the country into four districts
The Association of Masters and Pilots adopted a report designating four districts with a board of supervisors for each. Each district will prepare cases for government review on pilot suspensions. Districts cover Atlantic coast to Florida, Gulf/Mississippi, Great Lakes region, and Pacific coast plus adjacent waters and Sandwich Islands.
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Board of
Hach
Washington
Grand Harbor
Association of Masters and Pilots
Atlantic
Florida
Porto Rico
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
Tributaries
Pacific Coast
Sandwich Islands
Board of Supervisors
Change in Road Working Plan Adopted by County
Bumter county returns to the older general road law for county roads. At a meeting of the county commissioners the change was unanimously adopted with three commissioners in each of the nine militia districts assigned to direct road work. Farmers favor the shift from the prior method.
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Americus
Gao
Bumter
Uprising Report Supposed in India In Odessa Dispatch
London January 20 The Indian office denies the Odessa report of a native uprising at Cairo Pad Alamere district India and asserts no British troops were defeated in the alleged engagements.
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India
London
Indian Office
Odessa
J2airopad
Alamere
On Trial for Husband Plattsburg Mo January 20
Mrs Ida Richardson stands trial for the murder of her husband Frank W Hichara at their home in Si Mo. Believed jury will be secured and evidence may begin tomorrow. Richardson appeared in good health.
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Plattsburg, Mo
Ida Richardson
Si Mo
Frank W. Hicharaodey
Richardson
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