WANTED TO SEE A REAL WRECK
Columbus Georgia January 90 Special The grand jury hears of a Negro youth Robert Ross who tried to wreck a train by setting a switch near the Columbus Manufacturing Company. He stated he wanted to see if the engine would jump the track. Several related trials and local notices follow, including real estate suits and a fatality.
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Robert Ross
Ross
Collumbus Manufacturing Company
North Highlands
Geore
Ensta
Grand Jury
Toney Miller
Seate
Wiliam Smith
Louisa Smith
Ceritaram
Jorge Butt
Singer Manufacturing Company
A. D. Leonard
John A. McCraney
J. T. Hancock
L M Everett
W. H. Meadows
Willis Jackson
Wills Jackson
M A Jackson
Thireteenth Street
The
Baptist Church
George M. Keene
James A. Keene
Lola
Fannie Jackson
W. A Harrison
Birmingham
Tir Witliam J. Smith
Death of Columbus house servant found at stairs
In Columbus Georgia on January 20 a unnamed household servant Alberta Sackett a 32 year old black woman was found dead at the foot of the stairs in the Misses Waits home No 11 Bec ond Avenue. There were no wounds and the coroner ruled heart failure as the cause after an inquest. She appeared well at noon and likely died while descending the stairs, with no one else present in the house.
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Columbus Home
Columbus
Misses Wait
Alrberta Sackett
Saloons to Sell on Sunday in Savannah
Savannah residents debate enforcing a Sunday alcohol sale ban at Thunderbolt, a suburban seaside resort. City officials consider petitions to restrict sales, but prior votes were postponed due to Mayor Calder's absence. Proponents expect Sunday sales to continue despite reform talk.
One Legged Negro Hanged for Murder in Georgia and Washington
Fragmented report describes Robert Simmons in Savannah facing execution after a murder conviction. He recited Psalm 23 before the gallows, showing calm resolve as officials corrected a knot placement. The piece notes public interest and references another execution of St Clair, a wooden leg bearer, in Washington.
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Robert Simmons
Simmons
Sherif
George Alaris
Jal
Caneles
Washington
Joan St. Charchas Sincitir
Chetriet
Narsy Maddox
St Clair
Augusta Cotton Mill Bankruptcy Alleged in Federal Court
In Augusta Georgia on January 3 a petition seeking bankruptcy was filed in the United States court on behalf of creditors totaling about 1050 dollars. The petition alleges the Warwick Cotton Mills of this city preferred Baltimore's Haines Shop by transferring assets to cover a debt of 20,990.67 dollars.
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Augusta
Auguste
United States
February Georgian Ready for New University Magazine
Athens Ga January 30 Special The February Georgian Frat issue to be released contains art articles on war and poetry and essays. John Kock edits the magazine with Preston Brooks Moran Manley Aubott handling reviews and exchange. Notable pieces include Hope Undismayed a poem, The Perfect Orator, A Franklin College letter, A Woman's Poly and a Shylock character sketch. Old University Stories, An Affair of the Heart and A New Year’s Tragedy complete the content with critical pieces on modern vs standard fiction.
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Athens
John Kock
Preston Brooks
Moran
Manley Aubott
Esey
Anun
Glenn le
Legwen
Franklin Coliese
Ats
Pew
Polly
Rutos el Parrel
Atlanta
Prihownes
Joe
Shylock
Walter Cary
Shakesperes Sy Tvol
Robert Maran
J. Austin Bell
Aml
W. B. Parks
Mississippi Roads and Commission Will Agree on Terms
A six week program of talks between the Mississippi railroad commission and state road traffic officials aims to settle a new real freight rate classification. The New Orleans conference produced a four-rate plan with reductions by mileage, and officials expect a satisfactory adjustment after the next joint meeting.
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Nexr
Mississippi Railroad Compilssion
New Orleans
Teree
Bergia
Mesissippi
May
Dares Sultan to Battle Outside Pex Walls
London dispatch says Moorish pretender Bu Hamara challenges the sultan to quit Pex, branding him cowardly for staying behind city walls. The sultan, in despair, accepts and orders concentration of troops for a field battle outside the holy city.
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Fez
London
Indiana coal operators plan state merger to control mines
Indiana plan unites major coal producing interests into a single company with absolute ownership aims to secure rail line properties and equip its own coal cars to avoid mine shutdowns. The effort, centered in Indianapolis, hints at a vast, statewide consolidation beyond mere mine ownership.
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Indiana
Trdbanapolis
Ind
Absohite
Germans Increase Duties in Berlin Tariff Report
Washington reports Mason at Berlin details a state department briefing on Germanys new tariff act. The analysis highlights higher duties on grain and meat products and a sharp rise in wheat duties from the minimum rate of 6 1/2 cents per 100 kilograms, with reciprocity hopes noted.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Berlin
Germany
Frank Cecil Surrenders in Goehel Murder Case
Frank Cecil, accused as an accessory before the murder of William Goehel in Frankfort Kentucky, surrendered on January 20. He pleaded not guilty, was presented in court, and released on bond of 1 83,000 by agreement with the commonwealth. Cecil arrived with limited witnesses, spent hours in the grand jury room, and had been a fugitive since January 19, 19.
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Beil
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Franks
Grand Jung Room
High Water at Pittsburg Rives Flood Allegheny Areas
Pittsburg January 30 Rivers near Pittsburg surge due to heavy rain and high water at headwater points. Pittsburg rail lines on the Allegheny side are submerged at midnight, trains detoured via the junction. Cellars flooded in lower Allegheny areas with little other damage reported.
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Alleghany
Allegheny
Ohie
Local obituaries and funeral notices reach steady pace
Mrs Amy L Turman of 24 Orange Street died yesterday of heart trouble at age 30 leaving husband and one year old daughter. Funeral services today at 19 o clock at the residence, Oakland cemetery to receive the interment. Henry Stesna aged 3 died yesterday at 122 Courtland Street after a long illness. Funeral arrangements pending. John Ross of Walhalla S. C. died suddenly at Brady Union stock yards while on a stock buying trip. Coroner J A Stamps held an inquest, death due to heart disease. Body to Walhalla for interment. Funeral services over James McLendon held yesterday at Mt Lendon station, interment Oakland cemetery.
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Dan Giddens
United States
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Frank Brown
Pleasant
Mre
B. &. Marcrum
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Greenville
Amy L. Turman
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Fannie Sterne
Courtland Street
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Walhalla
James McLendon
Mt+ Lendon station
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Macag
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East Macon
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H. 3. Small
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Salle EH Green
Macon
Infe
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East Marcon Methodist Church
Cedar Ridge Cemetery
Central City News Briefs From Macon Ga
Macon Georgia items report bankruptcy actions for K P Walker John Cassidy and Susie Cassidy with assets and liabilities listed. A railroad flagman loses a foot and undergoes amputation. A small fire at 451 Cotton Avenue is contained. Mack L Bullock dies from brain ailment. Mrs Mary E Johnson dies at East Macon home. A charity concert next Thursday benefits Macon Hospital with local performers.
Eastern League Adjourns Without Settlement of Circuit Question
Representatives of the Eastern Hall League in New York adjourned after failing to settle the circuit question or approve a multi year binding agreement. P. T. Powers was reelected president secretary treasurer. Powers said a National Association of Professional Baseball leagues meeting would be held soon to discuss plans for a new national agreement governing baseball nationwide.
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New York
P. T. Powers
Powers
National Association of Professional Base
National Association
Baseball
Twain Style Catarrh The Ordeal of Fasting Remedy
The article promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a modern cure for catarrh and related ailments. It references Mark Twain's supposed fasting method, claims the tablets clear head and throat quickly, and compares them favorably to lotions or inhalers. It notes the tablets are non addictive and portable for traveling salesmen.
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Mr. Twain
Train
Stuest
Clash of nations over Venezuela in diplomatic notices
Paris reports Allied rejection of equal treatment in the Venezuela settlement while France urges equities. London notes Castro awaiting decision on division of Venezuelan customs and British policy defending subjects under Monroe doctrine. Caracas reports German reaction to a birthday invitation amid Germany's perceived aggression in Venezuela.
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Foreign Office
Lord Granbourne
Lord Cranbourne
Shef Neld Chamber of Commerce
Venesdela
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Africa
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Germany
Omaha to build large West tanning plant
Omaha Nebraska January 30 Special announces plans for one of the west’s largest tanneries and leather factories. J H Thaw from Atlanta leads the promotion with Holcomb of Atlanta tied to the project. Signatures from Atlanta investors expected as machinery from Atlanta plant will be shipped to Omaha for the new operation.
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Nebr
J. H. Thaw
Atlanta
Holcomb
Six Inmates Die in County Alms House at Jacksonville
Anniston Ala January 20 Special During the past two weeks six deaths occurred among inmates at the Quihoun county alms house in Jacksonville. County commissioners will investigate during their term starting Monday. Reports allege inadequate food from Kroeper and questions about smallpox rumors. The outcome of the inquiry will be watched closely.
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Ala
Jacksonville
Kroeper
Mortuary notices from Albany and Athens Georgia
Obituaries report the death of Martha D Gilbert of Albany at age 34 on January 30 marking the 39th anniversary of her husband Dr John B Gilbert. Separate item notes Jamies Williams, shot accidentally near Athens, died after peritonitis developed. Belle Awtrey of Acworth dies January 8 after five weeks illness, leaving husband and nine children and noting her Presbyterian church membership.
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Albany
Martha Davis Gilbert
Huen
John B. Gilbert
James Williams
Athens
Jamies Wiliams
Jackson Street
Bell Awtrey
Acworth
Belle Awtrey
Orlando Arey
Italian coal miner kills sister in law and is fatally shot
Alonzo Antonio, an Italian coal miner from Bluefield West Virginia, shot his sister in law after a dispute over alleged intimate relations with his wife. He resisted arrest, fired on officers, and was fatally wounded by return fire, dying the next morning.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Alonzo Antonio
Antoni
Ria
Antone
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Tennessee Masons Elect Grand Lodge Officers
The Grand Lodge of Tennessee Masons elected officers in Nashville on January 30. Selected were K P MetQueen as grand master, J Sloan as deputy grand master, T W Iran as grand warden, Robert Burrow as grand junior warden, N S Woolward as grand treasurer, J T Garrett as grand secretary, with appointees including Rev J I Beckman grand chaplain and several senior grand deacons, grand marshal, grand steward, and custodians of the work.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Grand Lodge of Tytmessee Mosons
K.P MetQueen
J. &. Sloan
Lisuen
T. W. Iran
Savannah
Robert Burrow
Jossma Caty
N.S. Wooiward
Knoxville
Jtts
G. G. Gothings
Lexington
B. A. Phillips
Colonel Higdon Loses Mandamus Suit Over Command
Judge Sapne rejects Colonel Higdon's attempt to force Gavette to restore him to command of the third regiment. In Montgomery Alabama the court sustains governors murrers and dismisses the case. Higdon gives notice of appeal to the supreme court.
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Fson
Jelksoa
Rayre
Andius
Escaped criminal Parker captured near Felitea
Knoxville Tenn January 31 Sperial. Joe Parker alias Lee Evans charged with murder of a negro in Dayton Ohio last April and with escaping Dayton jail was arrested last night at a railroad camp miles from Felitea Ann Evans colored charged with aiding smuggling steel cans to Parker and two others in Dayton jail enabling escape also arrested They had been in Jellico area about four months Parker second of the two escapes to be arrested The killed man hacked with a razor officers left to pay for Dayton with the pair
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Dayton
Knoxville
Tenn
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Lee Evans
Ohia
Felitea
Ann Evans
Parker
DeFyton
Jellico
Pearson Arrives In New York From Persia
Richmond Pearson United States minister to Persia arrived in New York today aboard the steamship Eann. His visit follows his posting and will involve diplomatic engagements with American and Persian affairs.
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Pearson
New York
Richmond Pearson
Persia
Boy Dies After Hunting Accident in Appling County
Augusta Ga January 30 Dr C A Blanchard returned from Appling where he attended his nephew Uptta Blanchard who was accidentally shot by a hunting companion EM Reese. The wound proved fatal.
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C. A. Blanchard
Appling
Uptta Blanchard
EM Reese
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