The Manhattan Club Meeting on Washington's Birthday
A reception for non resident members on February 22 gathers democrats from across the country to discuss unity and future policy. The piece urges a conciliatory, frank conference to restore harmony without dictating terms, stressing the need to avoid recriminations and to focus on common Democratic aims.
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Manhattan Club
Washington
New York City
Commonwealths
Congress
B&h
Donnybrook
T&g
Public Utilities Agreement Reached Between City and Corporations
City council committee approves terms for street railway, power, and electric lighting firms. Agreement preserves city control and taxation rights while offering concessions to reduce conflict. If aldermen and mayor approve, firms may accept or risk renewed dispute.
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Aldermanic Board
Signs of a Democratic Revival Faces a Political Horizon
The piece argues for a renewed democratic faith and union to win broad support for sound government. It critiques Republicans as uncertain under a strengthened president, cites issues like reciprocity, Cuba, the Philippines, the canal, taxes, and subsidies, while Democrats are urged to expose errors and unite on shared principles to preserve a government of the people.
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Brethren In
Congress
Republican Party
Albany Herald
Terrell
Geerry
Fistill
Tstill
Our Coronation Envoys and American Humor
The piece argues Americans should send a capable delegation to attend the coronation of the English king, praising national humor as a stabilizing force. It notes Anglo-Saxon ties and duties of decency in international relations, framing the invitation as proper for a democracy with global responsibilities.
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Edward
Georgia's Ancient Gold Mines Highlight Historic North Georgia
Georgia's Calhoun mine in Lumpkin county near Dahlonega, discovered 1828 and once owned by John C. Calhoun, is revived by a new company yielding up to $300 monthly. The piece surveys gold mining history, notes renewed national interest in Georgia's mountains, and mentions figures like Uncle Joe Cannon and Captain Bayly amid a collage of political and cultural notes.
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California
United States
Calhoun
Lumpkin County
Danlonega
John C. Calhoun
South Carolina
North
Georgia Governorship Campaign Rumors and Debates
State papers tease rumors on Terrell Estill and other Georgia gubernatorial candidates. Mentions joint debates proposed by Dupont Guerry and Terrell, while editors urge careful, issue focused campaigning and discourage harsh clashes. Names: Terrell, Estill, Guerry, Batth, Meriwether, Athens, Milledgeville, Newnan, Columbus, Augusta.
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Mulledreville News
Georgia
Joe Terrell
Newnan Herald and Advertiser
Lawrenceville News-Herald
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Augusta
JM “Ferrell
Greenville
Meriwether
Milledgeville
M. Terrell
Ven
Atlanta Depots and Rail Troubles Seen Across Georgia
A Dawson Recorder note highlights Atlanta as tough to defeat while praising a new Savannah depot nearing completion. Local editorials mock Georgia papers and rail delays, laments on mud sills and freight, and jokes about a fined black man in Atlanta sent to Dahlonega for supervision.
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Dawson Recorder
Atlanta
Southwest Georgia
Senale Enterprise Gazette
Savannah
Waynesboro
Dahlonega
The
Recorder
Darien Gazette
Gate City
World population growth and mortality trends predicted in editorial
The editorial argues population growth could triple Earth’s capacity, projecting 52 billion by 2250 with 1,001 people per square mile. It notes city death rates fell from 21 to 18 per thousand recently, while country rates stay around 15. Diphtheria and pneumonia shifts are discussed as deaths from consumption decline while age-related deaths rise.
Train collision halts southbound passengers near Dugout
In Carrollton Georgia on January 27 a southbound Chattanooga and Griffin Central passenger car derailed onto a %-foot trestle near Dugout. The front track jumped the track causing the halt. Passengers were transferred with only slight bruises reported and no serious injuries. Both trains ran four hours late.
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Chattanooga and
Griffin Central
Dugout
Valdosta Real Estate Boom Shows Big Sale Milestone
Valdosta Ga January 27 Special The largest real estate deal of the year in the city closed Saturday. W N Harrell sold the First National Bank building corner Patterson Street and Hill Avenue and a vacant Hill Avenue lot to a company of Valdosta and Cecil investors. While the exact price isn’t stated it is between 5000 and 20000 dollars. The Hill Avenue lot once part of city hall Pendleton and other buildings now stands as a prime asset. In 13 years land value there rose from 1625 to 8600 dollars and Harrell still holds a lot offered at 2000 with plans for a handsome new structure adjoining the Pendleton building.
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W. N. Harrell
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Patterson Street
Hill Avenue
C. Ashley
Fender
T. M. Smith
J. N. Bray
Cecil
Cty Hall
Pendleton
Hurrell
Opposed to the Dispensary Rally Draws Large Crowd
In Rome Georgia on January 27 F A Denny H P Meikleham and others spoke at an anti dispensary rally at Lindale. Despite bad weather a very large crowd gathered with strong enthusiasm Meikleham, agent for the Massachusetts mill, argued the dispensary would disorganize mill forces and that drink addicted mill men would buy whisky there. Solicitor Moss Wright to speak for the dispensary at the courthouse tomorrow night Seaborn Wright has engagements across the county through February.
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Meikleham
Rome
F. A. Denny
H. P. Meikleham
Lindale
Massachusetts Mill
Moss Wright
Seaborn Wright
Claimed They Stole Girls Seized in Savannah arrests
In Savannah on January 27, Ea Stanley known as the Jacksonville Mosquito, a lightweight prize fighter, and Charles Roher, a prominent wrestler, were arrested with two Charleston girls, Bessie and Hattie Arief, aged 15 and 17, asChief Boyle of Charleston had requested. The four are held at police headquarters on charges connected with the alleged abduction.
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Ea Stanley
Jacksonville
Charles Roher
Bessie
Hattie Arief
Charleston
Chief Boyle
Buffalo
Wife of murderer departs for Cincinnati
Mrs. Frank Duncan, wife of the escaped murderer Frank Duncan, leaves Chattanooga bound for Cincinnati. Detectives shadow her to locate Duncan, who is also expected to arrive in the city. Police prepare for his possible appearance as authorities continue to track the fugitive.
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Frank Duncan
Chattanooga
Cincinnati
Tenn
Birmingham
Duncan
Redding Arrested in Lindsey Murder Case
Griffin Ga January 27 Special Sheriff Freeman was notified of the arrest of Wiley Redding the negro who killed Hardy Lindsey last Friday. The suspect was captured in Butts county by J F Crawford and will be taken to this city to face murder charges.
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Griffin
Freeman
Wiley Redding
Hardy Lindsey
Butts County
J. F. Crawford
Leg Crushed to Splinters in Georgia Tree Accident
Special Charley Main of Valdocia county was injured while cutting a tree in Grand Bay. The tree toppled, pinning his leg and crushing the bone into splinters, necessitating amputation. He was at work cutting a two foot length when the accident occurred.
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Valdocia
Charley Main
Mr. Main
Grand Bay
Muscogee Court Reconvenes In Civil Docket Session
Muscogee superior court reconvened in Columbus after a weeks long recess. The grand jury met and investigated a number of cases during the day as the civil docket was taken up.
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Muscogee Court
Columbus, Ga
Muscogee Superior Court
Holmes Named Cashier at Graves Bank Sparta Ga
Special report from Athers Ga dated January 27 notes John M Holmes of Barnesville has accepted the cashier position at the R A Graves bank in Sparta. The town welcomes him, with coverage of the appointment and local reaction. Nearby items mention an earlier report of twenty crap shooters in Brittain woods and two men cornered, along with burglars frightening three Misses Winn in their home.
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Barnesville
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Athers
Brittain Woods
Athers, Ga
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Rev Cartledge Accepts Call in Athens Georgia
Reverend Thomas G Cartledge has accepted the call to mission work in Athens and surrounding area. The Athens Presbyterian Church extended the call to serve in this city under its supervision starting soon.
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More Gonadas Ordered Roanoke Wa
January 27 report from Roanoke Washington notes the Norfolk and Western Railway Company has expanded a recent order of gondola cars used in hatching its coal traffic. The order increases from 1,000 to 2,000 gondolas and follows earlier placement on the Huntington West Virginia line.
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Admiral Schley Visited Chicago German Societies and Schools
Admiral Schley concluded a Chicago visit with a school tour greeted by 900 children, speeches on honor and valor, and handshakes with about 3500 locals. He received resolutions from Chicago German societies, met Maryland and Manila squadron members, and praised naval militia efforts before a dinner and parade. He planned to depart for Louisville next morning.
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Alleged Notorious Diamond Thief Returned to Texas
J J Flinn, accused diamond thief linked to Fort Worth, was delivered to Texas authorities in Chattanooga and taken to Fort Worth after capture near Knoxville. Flinn and his wife posed as palmist and clairvoyant, promising healing power to gain diamonds from wealthy victims, then vanished with the gems.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Flinn
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They Take Naught But Case Worth Caroma Burglars
Burglars in Raleigh after January 27 ignore valuables, taking only money. Charles J. Parker confronted a robber who pressed a revolver to his face and demanded release before the criminal fled.
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Raleigh
N. C
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Murder and arson charged in Ward case
Covington, arrested in Laurinburg, faces grave charges. It is alleged he went to Charles Ward home and shot him, then set fire to the house to cover up the murder.
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Raleigh
N. C
Joe Covington
Laurinburg
Charles Ward
McCurry’s Innocence Claimed After Conviction
In Raleigh on January 27 a special report says Elijah McCurry, jailed for the 1890 murder of Robert Ray in Young County and sentenced to sixteen years, now proclaims innocence. Affidavits allege another man committed the crime and Governor Aycock may review the case.
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N. C
Elijah McCurry
Robert Ray
Young County
Aycock
Councilman Jones Faces Disqualification Over Bankruptcy
Councilman W. J. Jones, involved in the liquor trade, filed a bankruptcy petition today. Under the new charter, only freeholders may hold office, and Jones may be disqualified from office due to his bankruptcy status.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
W. J. Jones
No Contest for Chief Justice Walkover Seen for Clark
Raleich WN C January 27 Special reports no contest for the democratic nomination for chief justice with Associate Justice Walter Clark likely to have a walk over. The piece notes thousands of democrats will not vote for him.
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Raleich
WN. C
Walter Clark
Girl Disappears in Tennessee Toward Mystery
Chattenonea Tenn January 27 News reports Amnie Wheeler a 16 year old girl vanished from Sund yield after being last seen at a church. Her mother is frantic as search efforts continue with no trace located.
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Chattenonea
Tenn
Amnie Wheeler
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