Negro Robbery Report From Macon River Valley
A young African American man, involved in a trading trip near Macon, was robbed by a passenger while traveling in a wagon. The assailant fled with merchandise near the Jones County line. The victim, Lanmas, was found wounded. authorities fear the incident involved drugs and a possible mule and wagon set up to conceal the theft.
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E.C Bruftey
Second Street
Macon
Jones County
Winar
Dance Breaks Up In Camp Fight With Gun Invasion
A large dance at a construction camp in May Ga ended when a confrontation turned violent. A negro with a Winchester pistol fired during the melee, injuries reported to a man and a woman later died of heart failure after collapse near a street corner. White authorities intervened to restore order.
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Ross
Isle Knives
Winchesters
Bart
Macon
Long Astunee Telephone Company
Burglary at Balkers Hardware on Third Street
A midnight raid broke the Balkers hardware front door and burglars escaped with razors and pistols. The clubbed loot is reported to total over a hundred dollars. Police investigated the hardware store on Third Street.
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Neht Borglirs
Balkers Hardwarttore
Third Street
New Plant for Moultrie Turpentine Factory Planned
A new company organized in Moultrie with capital stock of 37000 seeks to manufacture turpentine and byproducts from pine straw and lightwood. Promoters claim a new extraction process and plan creosote production near Taint Yarmshere, with charter applied and construction started. Prominent local businessmen including PB At 2 WW Ashburn, Z H Clark Co, Holmes, John Morrison, J B Norman, i W oC Verner, and Wf J Pears are among factors.
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Moultrie
Taint
Ashburn
Clark Co
Holmes John Morrison
Norman
Verner
Pears
To Build Big Sanitarium in Wintanooga Tenn
Construction plans for a large sanitarium in Wintanooga Tennessee are announced. A local article notes discussions by representatives from Attic Creek and Raith groups, with projected expenses near $100,000. The project aims to serve the Lookout Mountain area and Missionary Ridge region.
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Wintanooga
Samianum
Lookout Maunaining
Missionary Ridge
They Will Wear Carnations For McKinley Birthday
The Webbnies League issues a call for all members to observe McKinley’s birthday next Tuesday January 2 by wearing a carnation in the lapel of their coats. The observance aims to honor the late president with simple tribute during duties and without interference.
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Heague
McKinley
Webbnies
Aeration League
Feeryo
Grandson killed by accident at home in Wartburg
In Wartburg Tennessee in January a double tragedy struck when a grandson died in an explosion at his home. The elderly grandmother, shocked by the event, died hours later. Both were buried together today in a family grave.
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Wartburg
Tennessee
Ani
Aldermen Consider $400 Salary, Absence Deductions
Greensboro aldermen discuss a proposed amendment to raise annual pay to $400 with deductions of $4 for each missed board meeting and $1 for each missed committee meeting. The meeting is set for tonight to vote on the changes.
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Greensboro
Torron
Cis
Aller Mirain
Ants of ‘Tithe Guarantee and Trust Company
Fmovice
Controversy Sparks Over Author in New Orleans Show
A chaotic report describes deep local hatred toward a prominent writer linked to a controversial work. Officials note past exile of the author from New Orleans due to unnamed popularity of stories.
Mexican Volcano Is Active Near Urique
The interior ministry reports earthquakes and volcanic disturbances near Urique in Chiapas or Nentana Mountin. Residents were terrified by a night tremor and many fled in fear as the landscape was described as split.
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Urique
Chi Puahua
Nentana Mountin
Fitz Will Train Down Reply to Fort Erie Athletic Club
Ryan replies to Fort Erie Athletic Club in Hot Springs on January 3 stating he will train down if Pugsley agrees to travel to a later date for a purse of $1. Herman of Dort Erie Athletic Club in Buffalo asks why he would fight and plans a match contingent on Fitz responding to terms.
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Ryan
Fort Ene Athletic Club
Hot Springs
Tommy Ryan
Cecetel
Jark Herman
Dort Erie Athletic Club
Buffalo
Ihy
Esimmanethers
Pugs
Steamer John J Hill Anchored Off Gravesend Bay
A steamship reportedly seen ashore on the west bank is now anchored in Gravesend Bay near Jackson, with fog and storm conditions blamed for earlier sighting. The vessel John J Hill from Jacksonville passed the area in daytime without damage.
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Jacksonville
Gravesend Bay
Tower Bay
John J Hill
Jacksonn
West Bank
Dame Ot Tera
Max Ligte
Eugene Foster laid to rest in Augusta ceremony
The funeral of Dr Eugene Foster drew a large crowd at St James Methodist Church in Augusta January 23. Mayor officials medical fraternity Masons and Richmond Academy cadets attended, with former pastors Bigham Mashburn and Johnson paying tribute. Floral tributes were generous as about a thousand people witnessed the burial service.
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Augusta
Eugene Foster
St James Methodist Church
Masons
Richmond Academy
Ro J Bigham
Reva Hi
Mashburn
L G Johnson
St James Church
Foster
Lisworth
Red Devil Plows Into Tree in Savannah
In Savannah Georgia this afternoon a Red Devil automobile ran into a tree on Drayton Street while returning from a trip. The driver trembled and fled the scene while the chauffeur steered the car into the tree, causing heavy damage. Gardner FE Dickinson suffered a head cut and minor injuries. Other occupants included Vr and Miss Gardner, Deh insen Palmer, Axsor WH Coanerat Jr, Miss Ollie Speer of Atlanta, and Hirt.
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Savannah
Mre Gardner
Dehinsen Palmer Axsor
WH Coanerat Jr
Mise Ollie Speer
Atlanta
Hirt
Men Die In Snow After Ferry Sinking Rescue Efforts Fail
Report details freezing conditions as several men and a few children escape a fire danger near the fort Maine ganuyry area. Rescuers search through drifting snow while workers drag sled mattresses to shore. Firemen and volunteers clothe and shelter those saved, with many enduring exposure and injuries.
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Fort Maine
Ine
Smilpos Hasnital
Carlix
Weights of the Handicap in Brighton January News
The Irvingwine weights for the Brighton handicap list numerous horses and odds. Entries include Prince of Melbourne, Masterman, Somir ru, Good Morning, The Heguenot, Zoroaster, River Pirate, and many others with varied weights and affiliations. The article catalogs competing horses and associated weights in a dense, OCR-like register.
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New York
Irlinwine
Brighton
Gott Hels Herma
Alvanen Guili
Prince of Melbourne
Werbert Masterman Ik Pentecost
Somir
Ranald
Ghitten
Cunard Aruewlite
Rennzbert
Desanet Teulter
Andy Willams
Northurn Star _Sidnes
Low Fugenia Birch
Dan Phin
Connecticut
Rigodon
Bob Mubean
Fineartine
Circus
Gimcrack
Great American
Will Discuss Quarantine Uniform Rules Gulf Ports
Galveston hosts a quarantine conference to craft a uniform system for Gulf port regulations. Leaders from Louisiana Alabama Texas and railway and health agencies attend to harmonize rules and reduce burden on imports.
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Galveston
Dantacy
Temirran
Gulf Ports
Itona Palad
Tig Port
Taher
Gulf States
Edmund Souchon
Louisiana
R Goode
State Board of Health of
Alabama
Goldthwaite
Board of
Arthur Nolte
New Orleans
J Egan Shreveport
William Murray
Timess Central Railroad
Ane
H Ellis
Fran_Compeany
George Taber
Texas
Brunswick Wins Giant Mohawk Steel Plant Deal
The Mohawk Valley Steel and Wire Company plans a massive plant in Brunswick Ga within thirty days, aiming for operation in one year. A public subscription raised initial funding of 206000 from Brunswick and Birmingham Railroad, city officials, and citizens, signaling Brunswick’s emergence as a leading Southern manufacturing hub with a daily output of about 6000 tons and a population boom projected to 40 000 to 50 000. The deal assumes a land site, a 2007 bonus, and a deep harbor to attract this largest independent steel plant in the world.
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Brunswick
Mohawk
Charleston
Mobile
Alabama
Raferd
Creietal
Vanager Linsten
Uonawk Company
Brinsaleh Board of Trade
Eft
Vist
Bransw
Idia Sh
Harfr
Bransuick
Cit
Board of Trade
Brunswim
Aitken
Brunswick and Birmingham Railrous Company
Mit Council
Ghna Outs Commissioners
Bromewick
Theodargest
de Partes
Vivir
Vivir the Largest and Bet Plant Ti the Nouthern
Fehtier Sind
Mie
Brunsafek
Brunswick Ga
Senator Clark's Brother Joseph Clark Dies in Los Angeles
Joseph Ek Clark, brother of U S Senator W A Clark, died at his sister's home in Los Angeles on January 2. He was aged and had varied interests tied to his brother's mining and sugar ventures in the city. He leaves a half‑brother but no children.
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Joseph EK Clark
Los Angeles
Cal
Joseph K Clark
United States
W A Clark
Wille
John C Spencer passes away well known railroad man
John C Spencer a prominent railroad executive in Chicago and Milwaukee area died after several days illness at 97. He once held key posts with Chicago and Alton Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and later entertained the Prince of Wales. Death followed a period of illness.
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Wiwauke
Wit
John + Spener
Tam Cydina
Sears
Vic Spencer
Chicago and Alton
Chicago Wilwaukee
St Paul Vallwys
Mir Spencer
Prince of Wales
King Edward IC
Clever bank scam hits Spartanburg Blacksburg and Gaffney
Ernest Caseran a young man from Blacksburg ran a check scam across three towns in South Carolina. He obtained a bank draft from the Bank of Blacksburg and used it to cash 3105 then issued checks to local merchants in Blacksburg and Gaffney. Merchants realized the fraud after the bank informant disclosed the suspect had no funds. Caseran fled before authorities could capture him.
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Spartanburg SC
Morrow
Bank of Blacksburg
Blacksburg
Bank of Gaffney
Gaffney
Severi Blacksburg
Ernest Caseran
Caseran
Atime
Bank of
Case Ran
Sida
Amsoth
Riggsburg
Caser An
New Road Brings Business to Cuthbert Area
Cuthbert becomes a key mail and express hub on the new Georgia Alabama route from Cullibert to Tallahassee. Special service introduces double daily mail and home-based route agents, boosting distribution, lumber shipments, and quick Florida connections. Expansion includes a fast delivery service starting February or March.
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Cuthbert
Cullibert
Tallahassee
Diarida
Cuthbert Post Ofice
Cuthber
Porida
Florida
Georgia
Composite command proposal for Georgia troops in St Louis parade
The text discusses inviting Governor Terrell to send Georgia troops for the St Louis exposition ceremonies. General Gordon proposes forming a provisional composite command by using two companies from each selected regiment under a colonel, rather than deploying entire regiments. He suggests choosing men able to join the contingent and weaving them into a trained unit led by an available colonel.
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Savannah
Sangary
Dealauss
Gordon
Spirited Election to Choose City Clerk and Treasurer
Election day approaches in Americas with three candidates Hawkes FJ WieMath and TX Bearborough seeking the 1090 plum. City Clerk McGareth resigned after salary cuts hit likely ratings while other departments face retrenchment and wage trims.
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Americas
Tressurer
Hawkes
FJ wieMath
TX Bearborough
McGareth
Tarre
Medical Student Contracts Blood Poison Dies Soon
A North Carolina correspondent reports a medical student who contracted blood poisoning will likely die before morning. The illness is linked to a serious infection affecting several others, while officials note rapid deterioration and perhaps a shared exposure.
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Charlotte BC
North Carolina
Cate
Bavidwon
Ung
Professor Bell Resigns From Flowery Branch Post
Professor Albert Bell, teaching at the academy since September, tendered his resignation to the board of trustees on Friday, effective at once. The move affects Flowery Branch and Burphy NC assignments.
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Bell
Albert Bell
Three Wives Fight Over Damages in Simpson Estate
Legal battle in Greenville and Anderson counties centers on who is the rightful administrator of Robert Simpson’s estate after his death in a wreck. Mamie and Emma Simpson, both widows, contend for control while petitions, appeals, and motions challenge the probate order and aim to secure damages from the railroad. The court has issued opinions on admin rights, with further rulings anticipated.
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Robert Simpson
Simpson
Ely
Greenville
Grenville
Mami Simpof
Emma Simpson
Simam
Wamle Simpson
Greensile
Emme Simpson
Mamie Simpson
Serum to Fight Pneumonia Announcement in Rome
Professor Tirgent of Bologna University announced to the Royal Academy that several serums may combat pneumonia. The statement came from Rome during a formal academy session.
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Tazzom
Rome Jinuir
Tirgent
Bologne Universit
Royal Academy of Srrenges
Good crop in Taliaferro county farmers report solid yield
The Taliaferro crop outlook shows a satisfactory season with farmers in good condition. IW Park gathered 14 bales of cotton averaging high weight and mules produced strong plow days, suggesting robust local farming ahead of the year.
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Park
Tailafurro County
Stores Robbed in Broad Daylight
A sensational daylight robbery occurred in Chattanooga on January 2 as a man entered a saloon and Booth & Co shop, taking about $1000 from a safe in the saloon window. Hundreds of passersby saw the suspect but did not intervene.
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Chattanooga Tonn
Specelal J
Eity
Booth & Co
Eft
May Implore Per Capita Tax by Americus Council
The Americus city board of education plans a resolution to request a per capita tax on every pupil in public schools. A similar tax was imposed last year, then rescinded after limited pupil numbers. The measure targets funding for education and aims to include all pupils, with support from some citizens though concerns about its impact on poorer families, especially in the Black community.
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Americas Council
Amiens
Americus
Ely Ational
Blaze destroys ten warehouses and shops in Armagh
A large fire devastated ten of the biggest warehouses and shops in Armagh center on January 3. The blaze spread rapidly, with assistance from Belfast. Damage is estimated at 3000 dollars. The trade district was paralyzed. Armagh's population is about 9,600.
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Armagh
Tecat
Belfast
Haw Ower
President Contributes to Fund for Famine in Far Lands
President Rossevelt contributes to a relief fund aiding the famine crisis affecting Far Lang countries. The donation supports millions facing starvation, with reports indicating up to 40000 people on the verge of hunger as the fund surpasses substantial totals in the years following the famine.
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Fundsen Lark
Rossevelt
Coris van Heeals
Lund
Pasantry
Firlang
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