Macon Seeks New Government Building
Major J W Haverstick, federal building inspector, toured Macon’s current post office and government offices with Postmaster Harry Edwards. He endorsed a new building, saying existing quarters are far too small, though he declined to issue formal recommendations, noting his role is to inspect and report on conditions. Edwards guided the tour, and Haverstick departed for other southern inspections.
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Macon
J. W. Haverstrck
United States
Harry 8. Edwards
Haverstick
Garret
Macor
Mr. Haverstick
Helstick
Last of Socialist Colony Ends as Receiver Dismissed
In Columbus on January 27 Judge Butt signed the final report of Receiver Wr. A. Ross for Muscogee's socialist colony and dismissed him. A remaining surplus of a few hundred dollars was distributed to shareholders, each receiving 15.11. Many stockholders had to work long for years, earning only a bare livin and a few left scattered across the country.
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Columbus
Christian Commonwealth
Butt
Wr. A. Ross
Ahe
Cook
Phineas Egg
Verne
Paris
Williams elected captain of Americus Light Infantry
Americus Ga January 27 Lieut G Lester Williams was elected captain to fill the vacancy left by the death of Captain Welborn F Clark Second Lieutenant Alten Fort Jr was named first lieutenant and J J Hogue promoted to second lieutenant The Americus Light Infantry is praised as a splendid command and citizens hope Americus will host the regimental encampment this year
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Hoels
Americus Light Infantry
Americus
G. Lester i Willams
Welborn F. Clark
Alten Fort, Jr
J.J. Hogue
Americas
Hall County Politico Contenders for County Offices Spark Election Talk
Gainesville January 27 Special Many candidates are named for Hall County offices in the upcoming primary. Possible runs include the thirty third district Senate seat with former reps Quillian Stoan and Davies likely. for sheriff Mundy Gilmer Lyle Crow possible. clerk of superior court Bell Allen in race. tax collector Mel Charles may face opposition. tax receiver Cox opposed by McNeal. county treasurer Tumlin likely challenged by Dorsey Boone. coroner and surveyor races undecided with incumbents considering moves.
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Senate
Gainesville
Hall County
Trig Hall County
Ths
R. F. Quiflian
W. B., Stoan
F. T. Davie
Messrs
J. C. Boone
Jesse L. Thompson
J. H. Pearer
Sheriff's Office
Iil
A J. Mundy
M. QO. Gilmer
A. J. Lyle
J. L. Crow
the Superior Court
Thomas M. Bell
Joseph §. Allen
Mel Charles
J. W. Cox
M. McNeal
F. M. Tumlin
A. D. CO. Dorsey
J. R. Boone
Sudden Death of Mrs. Davis in Washington
Mrs. Davis wife of Florida Congressman Davis died at home after heart complications following pneumonia recovery. Funeral held at residence with senators and representatives in attendance. Interment planned in Palatka Florida as the body travels south with her husband and daughter.
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Congressman Davis
Florida
Wreshington
Davis
Mallory and
Taliaferro
Floride
Sparksman
Forida
Maddox
Georgia
Lannean and Randall
Texas
W. H. Sebring
Twombly
Palatka
Fla
Son of President Tyler Dies in New York
Dr Lachlan Tyler son of John Tyler tenth president of the United States dies in New York at age 40 from appendicitis He had worked in the city health department Interment set for Richmond Virginia Also obituary note of Frank Logan a respected Cleveland Georgia resident aged 27 who died today survived by widow and daughter funeral tomorrow at the Methodist church
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New York
Lachlan Tyler
John Tyler
United States
William and Mary College
Tyler
Department of Health
Richmond
Frank Logan
Cleveland
Marietta Holds Its Oil Find On Nigh Farm
On January 21 Marietta reports a kerosene scenting oil found in ditches on the Nigh farm near Marietta Georgia and at nearby lands. State chemist McCandless and local residents confirm samples floated on water and tested as oil. Mineral evidence, local officials say the discovery is solid and further tests are planned.
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Marietta
wWe
George B. Nigh
McCandless
John P. Chenny
Cheney
Nigh
Mr. Nigh
Paris
Wiliam Tohnson
Quiet Contralto Fails To Win Rich Church Post
In Louisville Times a music committee rejects the hopeful contralto after a Sunday audition. A friend warns her to avoid high notes, fearing fans want a deep growl. She tones down to please the flock but loses the engagement, and the choir’s reception remains sour. There are more choir tragedies than Shakespeare.
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Louisville
Shakespeare
Horatio
Dickens House at Broadstairs Fades From Memory
London Chronicle correspondent laments Broadstairs Broadstair and Dickens Bleak House altered by modernization. The garden once full of memories now hosts workmen as the house, uninhabited for years, undergoes changes despite attempts to preserve associations. The town’s failed bid is blamed on lack of public spirit.
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Dickens
Bleak House
London Chronicle
Charles Dickens
Herthy Dickens
K. C
Brunswick and Birmingham rail plan sped by Bushnell
Notable arrivals Edwin Gould and Vice President Bushnell signal major Brunswick Birmingham developments in days ahead. Bushnell says terminals to Birmingham will be expanded faster than anticipated while rails ship in and the engineering corps reports promising Georgia Alabama prospecting. President Macsen due early February as talks with St. Louis Kansas City move forward.
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Bushnell
Brunswick
Gai
Edwin Gould
New York
Brunswick and Birmingham Railroad
Birmingham
Georgia
Alabama
Macsen
St. Louis
Kansas City
London Chronicle: Is London a costly place to live
An American visitor in London notes a pervasive charges culture in restaurants and cloakrooms. He argues fixed tariffs on table money and tips make London expensive, especially for those earning under 800 pounds a year, contrasting with New York where everyday costs are cheaper and the poor can manage more.
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London Chronicle
London
New York
Treasury
Lon
Seven English Queens Not Crowned in English History
Eleanor F. Cobby notes seven English queens who were not crowned, detailing Margeret of France, Anne Boleyn, and four wives of Henry VIII, plus Henrietta Maria and Carolina of Brunswick. Sophia Dorothea excluded as never queen, while Caroline of Brunswick suffered banishment from Westminster Abbey and died weeks after a fever.
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Eleanor F. Cobby
London
Howard
Alexandra
Mrrcaret
Edward I
Wales
Scotland
Henry VIII
Anne Boleyn
Rome
Jane Seymour
Anne of Cleves
Catherine Howard
Catherine Parr
Publi
England
Henrietta Maria
Charles I
Sophia Dorothea of
Zell
Rhiden
Carolina of
Brunswick
George IV
Westminster Abbey
Auctioneer Wins Bidding Battle with Wandering Jester
London Tit Bita recounts an auction where a joking bidder egged others to laughter and provoked the hammer man. Enraged, the knight of the hammer turned on the rogue, pulling him aside and offering half the coin to “put that fellow out.” The crowd cheered as the bid concluded.
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London
Marlow
Coony
Not Guilty Verdict Sparks Applause in Griffin Court
Griffin Ga January 27 Special The jury found F McNaughton not guilty in a murder case tied to Pov Patton at Blanton mill on August 14 1901. Judge Reagan ordered arrests for approving applause but bailiffs failed to locate them. The trial also centers on G A Martin charged with Oscar Alien murder. about seventy five witnesses have been subpoenaed as a packed courtroom follows proceedings.
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Griffin
F. McNaughton
Pov Patton
Blantons Mill
Reagan
Paitiffa
Baiiffa
G A. Martin
Oscar Alien
Over
Bloodworth
Marcus W. Beck
F.D. Dismuke
Elon
Robert L. Berner
Forsyth
F. Z. Curry
Jackson
Lloyd Cleveland
From Errand Bay to Riches
The piece profiles B. H. Kroger of Cincinnati, rising from errand boy to wealth, highlighting his business rise, losses overcome, and current success with forty retail groceries and a wholesale house. It notes his discipline, decision speed, banker’s trust, and ruthless work ethic.
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B. H. Kroger
Cincinnati
New York
Kroger
Ao Kroger
Roger
How To Veneer Fashionably
A Philadelphia Record humor column notes a mock tale of winter fashion boasting fur hire in Philadelphia. A jokey suitor envisions snow outings with seal skins and fur accessories, bragging of gifts from fictional authorities, and a coy social contest with a poised, teasing reply from the girl.
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Philadelphia
Manitoba
Dog Gatch
Pitcee
Wyoming
Verne Dying in Poverty at Amiens Home
Chicago Tribune reports Jules Verne aged and blind in Amiens, his son seeking subscriptions in England to fund doctors and burial. It contrasts his fame with his neglect, notes his late-life melancholy, and recalls his prolific output of eighty novels and adventures blending science and fiction.
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Amiens
Chicago Tribune
Jules Verne
England
Verne
France
Sience
Fcliow
Litterature
George Sand
Judge B Williams of Reynolds Died This Morning
Special judge Richard Williams a lifelong public servant in Reynolds died at his daughter's home in Reynolds. He will be interred in Oglethorpe after funeral arrangements.
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B. Williams
Reynolds
Richard Willams
P. Harvey
Williams
Oglethorpe
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