Hail and storm devastate Georgia crops and farms
From Albany to Crisp and Sumter counties a series of hail storms and strong winds damaged crops and property. Farms near Albany reported corn and cotton stripped and a barn destroyed with a mule killed. In Crisp County a three mile wide swath suffered widespread trees and fences down. Americus and Dawson areas saw lightning strikes, burning a residence and a county barn. Overall losses reached thousands of dollars with replanting likely.
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Albany
Lee and Worth’ County
Sarr
Muse and Gortatows
Gleaton
C. le Hal
J. McWall
Dippitt
Ferguson Place
Crisp County
Cordele
Geroga
Mag' Selenite
Hatley
Zion Hill
Waynesboro
Sumter
Americus
G. R. Ferguson
Macon Nominated As Annual Confederate Veterans Meet Site
The Unified Confederate Veterans with over 400 members recommended Macon Ga as the annual Georgia division meeting site. A central, accessible location was urged, asking only the use of a hall for assembly and no city entertainments. The resolution, by Veteran Britton, passed without comment.
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Americas
Gamp Sumter
Confederate Veterans
Georgia Division
Macon
Britton
Calypso Submarine Sunk Near Toulon During Exercises
The French submarine Calypso was sunk during maneuvers off Toulon today by the destroyer Mosqueton. The crew were saved, and salvage seems unlikely due to the great depth where she lies.
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Toulon
Rance
Mosqueton
Mrs Carman Denies Knowledge in Freeport Shooting
Mrs Edwin Carman wife of the doctor involved in the Freeport office shooting denies knowledge of the crime. She admits suspicions about her husband and had a dictograph installed to gather evidence for divorce but says she knew nothing of Mrs Bailey the shooting victim and cannot explain the case.
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Edwin Carman
William D. Batley
Freeport, BY
Carman
Bis
Sus
Philadelphia
John Howe
David Kennedy
Freeport
Howe
Great South Bay
L. 1
Ian
Ren Acrosa
Garman
Dr. Carman
Kennedy
Brown Opens Campaign HQ at Kimball House
Hon Joseph M Brown will soon open his campaign headquarters at the Kimball Houses Rooms 112 and 114. The spaces, formerly used by the late Senator Joseph Terrell, have been rented and furniture will be installed today. Brown has not named a campaign manager. Reuben Terrell, rumored as a possible choice, was in Atlanta Tuesday but did not confirm. Brown’s platform is expected this week.
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Joseph M. Brown
Kimball
Joseph Terrell
Brown
Reuben Terrell
Lkely
Atlanta
Negro Fisherman Drowns in Osstarauls River Near Rome
Inertalj Lew is Crocker a negro man about years old drowned while fishing in a boat on the Osstarauls River near farmer R A Jones north of Rome. He lost balance and fell head first into the river.
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Rome
Lewis Crocker
Osstarauls
R. A. Jones
Woman to be indicted for killing Woman
Philadelphia report details a complex case with a national detective agency involved. Interviews describe attempts to alter testimony and identify a suspect in the murder of Mrs. Bailey. An alleged left handed shooter is discussed alongside threats to Dr. Carman and a woman aiming to kill him.
Wild Bill Williams Held After Milledgeville Whisky Raid
Charles T. Williams known as Wild Bill in revenue circles was arrested at dawn near Milledgeville Ga after liquidating a still. Revenue officers seized 150 gallons of whisky 3000 gallons of beer and 709 barrels of mash then poured the contents into a river.
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Macon
Charles TF. Williame
Wild Bi
Bud
Barbecue Honoring Judge Nat Harris Draws 1600 Supporters
In Knoxville Georgia on July 7 a large barbecue celebrated judge Nat Harris candidate for governor. Confederate veterans and local leaders introduced him and praised his record. Harris spoke of cutting public spending and lowering taxes, recounting Civil War service, Georgia legislature work, and support for the state technological school.
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Knoxville
Nat Harris
Judge Harris
R. H. Culverhouse
B. W. Hanford
Harrie
Hhis
Georgia
Confederate Veterans
Dr J H Redding Dies Suddenly in Waycross
Dr J H Redding aged 63, a former Macon resident and prominent Waycross physician, died Monday after pneumonia following a stroke. Survived by wife, two sons Henry and Charles, five sisters, three brothers, and a wide circle of relatives. Funeral set for tomorrow, burial in Laurel Grove Savannah.
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Waycross
J. Hi. Redding
Macon
Henry 3
Charles T. Redding
R. W. Hogs
R. J. Redsing
Griffin
Josseph’ Timberlake
John ¥. Jenkins
Ashburn
Frank Devant
Asheville
N.C
Charlea H. Redding
James T. Redding
W.C. Redding
Mecon
Emory College
Savannah
Lauret ‘Grove Cemetery
Tifton Terminal Co. Wins Damages Suit
Special Judge I1dee Thomas directed a verdict for the defense in a $16,700 damages action against H H Tift, president of the Tifton Terminal Co. The suit claimed horses were frightened by a locomotive. The case had previously been withdrawn and was the civil docket’s major item today in Tifton, Georgia.
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Tifton
Tuly
Thomas
D. D. Shiver
HH. Tift
Tifton Terminal Company
Compan
Bank Officers Named in Ledger Lineup
Frank Hawkins and Jos A M Cord join as vice presidents along with John W Grant. R W Byers serves as assistant cashier with A M Bergstrom W B Summers and A J Hansell also in assistant cashier roles.
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R. W. Byers
A. M. Bergstrom
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Hall
Lee
Worth
Crisp
Burke Counties
J. W. Watts
Dawson
Kimball House
Little Joe
Express
Maier & Berkele, Inc
Whitehall St
Knoxville, Ga
J. H. Redding
Terminal CO
Third National Bank
U.S
Frank Hawkins
J.N. Goddard
Thomas C. Erwin
W. B. Summers
A. J. Hansell
Milwaukee
West
Usterbuters
Mitchell Etteet
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