Insanity Plea Likely In Bibb County Case Today
Bibb County docket includes a major case against W D Smith charged with a violent act. An insanity plea is expected from Smith's attorney Charles H Hall Jr, while Smith denies involvement and claims he was not near the home. Trial may last several days as witnesses are called. Captain J J Hollifield announces run for legislature.
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Constitution Bureau
Brown House
Macon
John Candler
Superior Court
Felton
W. D. Smith
Hillard
Smith
Charlea H. Hall, Jr
Atlanta
Noteen
Itla
City Hosts Sunday School Convention Speakers Named
The city will host a Sunday school convention in two days with speakers including P. D. Pollock Bridges Smith John Roach Straton and M. R. Freeman. Annexation committees meet tomorrow afternoon to set the date of the annexation election.
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P. D. Pollock
Bridges Smith
John Roach Straton
M. R. Freeman
Burglars Strike Tifton Freight and Express Offices
Burglary at the Tifton and Northeastern railroad ware rooms and Southern Express Company offices broke rear window glass and opened the freight room door. Several mail pouches disturbed but no valuables taken. cash drawer empty. express section opened but contents left. Police dog pursuit failed as crowds hindered investigation.
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Tifton
Reilroad
Southern Express Company
Fitzgerald Bens
Express
Mather
Olivers
Campaign in Columbus Sees Two Candidates for Alderman Seat
Columbus GA January 28 Two prominent citizens vie to fill the aldermanic vacancy after the death of Hon P T Shutze. E Phillips and L H Kaufman clash over whisky limits and saloon hours with white primary debates looming as voters weigh administration support against Kaufman’s liquor ties.
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Columbus
Hon P T Shutze
E Phillips
L H. Kaufman
Phillips
Kaufman
Loeb & Kaufman
Philips
Resent Council
Phi Kappa Banner To Honor Eightieth Anniversary
Athens Georgia January 2 Special The ladies of Athens will present to the Phi Kappa Literary Society a silk banner on February 2 at the college chapel marking the eightieth anniversary of the society The banner replaces the stolen old standard Madame Lustrat and Mrs W Filate lead the effort with many ladies contributing already a neat sum to be augmented by subscriptions The banner design reproduces the old standard emblem used when the society triumphed in oratorical battles
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Phi Kappas
Athens
Ladies of Athens
Phi Kappa Literary Society
University of Georgia
College Chapel
Phi Kappa Society
Lustrat
W . Fil
Not Subpoenaed Yet Says Gleseler in Savannah
Savannah Ga January 28 Specal A Gleseler formerly in the employ of the United States engineers office here and awaiting arrival in New York says the Green and Gaynor examination was postponed He has received 10 subpoenas to appear before the commissioner there and a personal request to go but will not travel to New York on Wednesday unless subpoenaed He plans to move to New York later but will delay departure pending official summons.
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Savannah
A Gleseler
Lnfted States Engineers' Office
New York
Green and Gaynor
Waycross News Notes Special Marriage and Obituary Items
Special notices report the planned February 6 wedding of Drei C Wilson and Ola Hoan dorff at Pearson Pues day 530 pm in the Methodist church. Dr Wilkon ta, a prominent Valdosta physician, and Lula Altman, daughter of Lewis Holzencorff, are named in the nuptial brief. Also noted is the death of Julius Bray infant, son of Mr and Mrs Julius Bray, with funeral set for 2 pm today from 12 Tormwall Street residence.
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Waycross
Drei C Wilson
Ola Hoandorff
Pearson Puesday
Wilkon Ta
Valdoxte
Lewis Holzencorff
Misa Lula Altman
Jeffos Weremarie
Vetturda
Rea Behlitten Ile
Prince County
A Johnson
Julius Bray
Irfan
Mra
Tormwall Stree
Funeral of M A Keibler in Atlanta to Prosperity South Carolina
The body of M A Kibler died at 223 East Hunter Street was sent by train to Prosperity in South Carolina last night for funeral services at the Lutheran church there this afternoon. He was employed by The Constitution for several months and had many friends in Atlanta. His death, though not entirely unexpected, caused genuine sorrow in many households.
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South Carolina
M A Kibfer
East Hunter Street
Prosperity
Atlanta
Kibler
The
Constitution
Populists Claim Bryan Nomination Plan Circulated
Austin January 2 Texas populists publicly state William Jennings Bryan would accept the nomination if offered and publish a circular letter from Twelfth District Chairman J Ho ster outlining a campaign plan. The letter urges the party to thwart Democrats by supporting Omaha platform direct legislation and Bryan’s nomination with a southern populist. delegates to the February San Antonio convention are instructed to reflect populist sentiments in their counties.
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Austin
Tex
the Popultata of Texas
Hom W. J Bryan
J. Hoster
Twelfth
Tis
leUer
Str
Bryan Democracy
Chicago
W . Bryan
Omaha
W J Bryan
Bryan
San Antonio
Atlanta Boy Is Chosen Anniversarian by Phi Kappa Society
Emile Breitenbacher of Atlanta was chosen anniversarian of the University of Georgia Phi Kappa Literary Society at its eightieth anniversary. He won after a second contest, where his and Reiner L Denmark of Valdosta were of equal merit. Breitenbacher, a third year law student, is a Boys High School graduate of Atlanta class of 1897.
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University
Phi Kappa Society
Athens
Emile Brettenbacher
Atlanta
Phi Kanna
Literary Society
University of Georgia
Breitenbacher
Breitenbucher
Reiner
Denmark
Valdosta
Messra Breitenbucher
Victor Emile Breitenbacher
Law School
Boys’ High School of
Model School IV Operation at North Georgia College
North Georgia Agricultural College in Dahlonega hosts a new model school funded by the Peabody Education Fund through Dr J L M Curry. The project supports teacher training with observation of best teaching methods as President Stewart arranges spaces for teachers seeking licenses. Dr A W Lamar of Philadelphia spoke on The Husband and Wife Copartnership to a lyceum audience, earning praise for his practical discourse.
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Dahlonega
J L M Curry
Peabody Education Fund
North Georgia Agricultural College
Stewart
Lcenses
A W Lamar
Philadelphia
Alkadies Lyceum Association
Lyceum Association
College Chapel
Lamar
Winnie Davis Memorial Hall Fund Message From Mrs Davis
Mrs Jefferson Davis sends a heartfelt letter from New York to Miss Mildred Rutherford urging support for a Winnie Davis Memorial Hall at the State Normal School in Athens Georgia. She recalls her daughter’s wish to aid Confederate orphans and education and expresses pride in the memorial effort and prayers for its success.
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Mildred Rutherford
Winnie Davis
Athens
Jefferson Davis
New York
Larceny Charges Named for Athens Girl
In Athens on January 2 a special report states Ruby May McKinney, a Black girl of eighteen years, who arrived from Macon in October, is jailed on larceny charges. Eight warrants are out. A room search recovered hundreds of stolen articles from multiple local stores and residences in recent weeks.
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Athens
Ruby May McKinney
Macon
Ite
Morgan Heads Alabama Senate Race In Bitter Contest
Alabama dispatch notes heavy Morgan activity boosting his campaign, with Johnston forces forming in Birmingham area. Local leaders Dan Greene and others organize Morgan clubs in Avondale, Woodlawn, East Lake, Bessemer, and Pratt City while Johnston backers prepare, including Mayor Mel Drennen. The piece also covers Republican faction fights for state chairmanship and Crenshaw county results favoring Miller over Wiley.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
John T. Morgan
Morgan
Johnston
Senator Morgan
Congress
Hia
Jefferson
Friends
Dan A Greene
Avondale
Woodlawn
East Lake
Bessemer Jonesburg
Pratt City
B F Roden
Birmingham Gas Works
Florida
States
Mel Drennen
General Assembly
Hugh Morrow
State Senate
G B
Burkhalter
Frank P O Brien
John McQueen
O'Brien
Bessemer
The
Plain Dealer
Bryan
Amd Johnston
Alabama Industrial Boom Drives Steel and Coal Gains
Alabama's steel and pig iron output surges as new furnaces blast in at Jenifer Florence Gadsden and Ensley. Labor shortages push Negro workers from Georgia to meet demand while Grasselli Chemical selects Powderly site for a major plant near Birmingham. If activity continues, no idle furnaces expected and coal production climbs. Nine or more plants plan expansions.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Company
Philadelphia
Florence
Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company
Gadsden
Trussville Furnace and Manufacturing Company
Trusey
Jenifer Furnace Company
Jenifer
Mary Pratt
Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company
Ensley
Georgia
Alabama Steel and Shipbuilding Company
Dunn & Lallande Bros
Thomas Five
Grasselli Chemical Company
Cleveland
Powderly
Lounstville
Nashville
Queen and Crescent
Vesars Graysel
Grasselli
Sloss
Sheffield Steel and Iron Company
A Stifl
Sheffield
Meighan
Blossburg
New Found
Jefferson County
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Smauer
J. de B. Hopper
Custom trousers offered in wide size range at bargain prices
The ad promises ready-to-wear trousers priced from two to nine dollars and stresses a perfect fit. It claims a vast selection of sizes and custom made options, with emphasis on precise inseam, waist, instep fit and drape over the shoe. It also notes readiness to tailor to measure if desired.
Just Desserts at Farlinger Ene Cream Feast
A reader’s fragment lists various desserts and imported foods with prices in a late 19th or early 20th century ad style. Items include plum pudding, mince meat for pies, champagne waters, wafers, prunes, pickled peaches, brandied pears, maraschino cherries and figs, strawberries, red currant jelly, cheese jars, and coffee jars.
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Farlinger Ene
Armoress
Opera
White House
Farlinger Peagattree and Ivy Streets Contract Boosts Alabama Mines
The district benefits as Alabama mining booms with high prices and new steel plants near Ensley expected to run by mid February. Growth includes new factories, churches, and rapid housing. the town sees investment and job growth across several sectors.
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Alabama
Ensley
Eneley
Bank Cooperage Factory
Cement Factory
Steel Foundry
Fifth Furnace
Death notices for Major Brander Judge Wharton and others
Major Thomas A Brander former Confederate officer dies at sixty after a three week illness in Richmond VA. He led Virginia division United Confederate Veterans and served as post commander of Lee camp. Also noted are Judge Thomas J Wharton of the Mississippi Supreme Court who died of pneumonia at eighty seven in Jackson. J B Gilbert editor from Lumpkin GA dying in Omaha. and Fred H Waring of Birmingham AL dies after pneumonia.
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Harper's Ferry
John Brown
Richmond
Thomas A Brander
Virginia
Virginia Alvision United Confederate Operans
R E Lee Camp
Grand Camp
Firs
Juho Brown
Charleston
W Va
Artery
Walonet
Army of Northern
T J. Wharton
Jackson
Thomas J Wharton Marshal
Mississippi Supreme Court
Seventh Judicial District
J. B. Gilbert
Lumpkin
Gilbert
Stewart County
Omaha
Fred H. Waring
Birmingham
Ala
Fred H Waring
Birm'ngham
Georgia
George H
Anne
Cementia
Howard Hy- Graute Cement Company
Ancient Finnish Customs in the Kalevala Tale
An outline of the Kalevala epic and Finnic wedding lore cites three central figures the minstrel Tm arinen and Lemminkainen. A Rainbow bride receives counsel to adopt new habits and discard old Finnish customs as she joins Osmo’s daughter in marriage.
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Valameinen Tmarinen
Lemminkanen
Blarkemith
New York
Osmotar
Osmo
The Shamrock Freshman Magazine Debut 1900
The Shamrock monthly magazine from Prather Hieme School presents an issue with editorials Reminiscences of a Murder and features on musical notes drama personals and staff. Readers are invited to contribute, with a cover note praising youth, green imagery, and the motto of valor hope love guiding the Rosy Maiden symbol. Plan to garden and welcome the new year 1900 January 26.
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Prather Hieme
Ar Unic
Florine Richardson
Big Four
Gende
Rate Robinson
Laura Haygood
Mitham
Ning Mae Henderson
Matie Anger
Meta Leinkaut Wits Bright Skep
Eile Goon Carey
Constance Knowes
A-Rhief
Whamerfitk
Kate Robinson
Nina Mae Henderson
Merle Angier
Dtor Fosse
Cornelia Pittman
Shamrock Pecaus T
Serause
Ainer
Florence Hendriks
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Vitrio
Bibb County
Hollifield
J. J. Hollifield
L. J. Kilburn
Central Labor Union
Kilburn
Lwo
Box Ft
W H Whitehead
Arch Street
Cherry Street
H C ‘Tilman
Te Grand Jury
Wiley
Pation
Hulsey
Fulton
Counts Road Commissioners
Messrs
Paschall
Wimbish
Count Roads
Commission
Grand Jury
Fasehill Vth
J Wingham
Dan Hughes
W H Mansfeld
Ben L. Jones
A. B Small
Hardy
Sunday Press
Press Printing Company
Tom Loyless
Pansy Circle
Dang
Fas
M. A Keibler
MR. Bryan
GMAHA
Senator
General Alabama News
Whuam Vaughan
J H Bingham Ellector
William Vaughan
Bingham
William Youngtleld
Treasury
Vaughan Major Allison
McKinley
United States Court
Vaughan
Miler
Wilcox
Montgomers Ala
Crenshaw
Miller
A A Wiley
Morgen
Stallings
Washington
Crenshaw County
Ababama
Ste
Uie
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Whitehall
Farlinger
Peagatree and
Ivy Sts
Crystal River
Henian
Major Brander
the Shamrock
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