Melvin charged in attempt on 12 year old girl
Columbus Georgia July report says James Melvin a white photographer was arraigned on a charge of attempting to assault Nancy Tyler twelve year old adopted daughter. The incident occurred near Wynnton as the girl screamed drawing several bystanders. Melvin failed to post a $1000 bond and awaits Tuesday hearing. In a separate case W H Bartlett a North Highlands white carpenter aged about 40 was bound over on a $500 bond for attempting to assault his 20 year old daughter while drunk. the daughter claimed a second prior attempt.
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Church Takes Strong Stand Over Whisky Sales
Meeserst Baptist church in this city read a deacons board resolution condemning whisky selling. The church will expel any member who signs an application to obtain a liquor license in Wilmington. The move sparks wide interest as temperance action spreads locally.
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Caterpillars Reported in Baker County Cotton Fields
Albany Georgia July 2 Special caterpillars have appeared in Baker County as a first notice last week verified by reliable parties. A local business man returned from Baker County reporting caterpillars in several fields. Although not abundant yet, officials fear damage to the cotton crop and note the pest’s sudden appearance after years without caterpillars.
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Baker County
Mett challenges Augusta mayoral nomination over funds
In Augusta on July 20 J Allen Mett filed a petition with White Primary Committee Chairman Irvin Alexander to declare mayoral winner R E Allen ineligible, alleging funds were used in the campaign and that ward councilmanic candidates aided the victor. Mett vows quo warranto unless action is taken, despite winning only about 606 votes to Allen’s lead.
Camp Pulaski Full of Troops in Savannah Georgia
Savannah Ga July 20 Special Camp Pulaski established at the fair grounds 112 miles from the city First regiment Cavalry Georgia state troops with troop C of the Seventh Cavalry United States Army command of Colonel Peter F Meldrim Most troops arrived today except the Governor's Horse Guard from Atlanta and the Candler Horse Guard from Gainesville arriving by tomorrow morning Marches covered 30 miles from Guyton and 60 miles from Darien Horses and men tagged out tonight at 8 o'clock Campers slept at Riceboro last night all are well pleased with the camp and arrangements awaiting the governor's day with the cavalry
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Fair Grounds
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United States Army
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First Cavalry
Atlanta
Candler Hlorse
Gainesville
Effingham Hussars
Guyton
McIntosh Light Dragoons
Riceboro
Roosevelt Receives Praise For Kishinev Petition Action
Elberton New Jersey July 18 1993 correspondence from Oscar S Strauss commends President Roosevelt for publicly supporting the Kishinev petition. The letter lauds U S diplomacy as humane and vital to world peace, expressing satisfaction from the executive committee of the Bnai Brith over the government’s handling of the Russian response.
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N. J
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Elberton
Oyater Bay
Oscar
Strauss
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United States
Reunion planned by Wesleyan Female College alumnae
DuPont Guerry announces a September reunion for about 1300 alumnae of Wesleyan Female College to consider building a Susannah Wesley memorial on campus. No invitations or donations required. attendees may elect how to fund the project with gifts receipted and banked for safety.
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Famous Woman's College
Susannah Wesley
Plea of guilty made by Turner
Montgomery Alabama July 20 Special In the United States court Fletcher Turner charged with peonage who was tried last week but the jury failing to agree was discharged by Judge Jones with a severe reprimand appeared in court with his attorney and pleaded guilty and was fined 1000 The case of RN Franklin who is also charged with peonage was called jurors sworn in and court adjourned over till tomorrow morning The judge warned jurors not to discuss the case The plea of guilty for Turner was entered by attorney William Lackey who said under the law as declared by Judge Jones Turner was technically guilty but denied knowledge of cruelty to Glenny Helms The judge accepted the plea but indicated if facts supported a conclusion that Turner merely yielded to entreaty of three to pay fines and detained them at work the government might drop the case The court noted Turner bought services and liberty from Dunbar for which he paid 40 and held them for two months The judge sentenced Turner to pay 1400 and to be committed until the fine is paid He commented on moral as well as technical peonage and urged Turner to return home and repair losses A sad feature was Turner receiving a telegram announcing his aged mother s death at Tuscatopsa
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Jones
R N. Franklin
Willam Lackey
Glenny Helms
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Dunbar
Junge Jones
Tuscatopsa
No truth in Bulgarian prince plot report, Vienna says
Vienna dispatch notes there is no truth to a Boston received report of a plot to assassinate Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria. The Bulgarian prince is not barricaded in his palace. The American Board of Foreign Missions was not involved.
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Teachers Hear of Civil War in Athens Summer School
Athens Ga July 20 Special During this week teachers at the summer school hear lectures on the history of the southern Confederacy. The program aims to present the cause in a factual light to aid teaching. Jefferson Davis life is outlined by Fran A Mull. Dr J Harris Chappell discusses Stonewall Jackson and the Seven Days Fight Around Richmond. Dr Austin C Apgar arrives to present an illustrated lecture on daily life of the Beas.
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Fran. A. Ty, Mull
University of Georgia
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J. Harris Chappell
Girls’ Normal and Industrial College
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Manassas
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Nervine claims aid for fits in testimonial
A testimonial touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as stopping seizures after the first dose. W Y Allen of Elkville Mississippi says his wife suffered severe spasms for years before relief began with the remedy, followed by continued benefit and no further fits. Drugstores sell and guarantee the first bottle. a free book on nervous and heart diseases is available.
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Seaboard Air Line Weekend Rates to Wrightsville Beach
The Seaboard Air Line offers Saturday weekend round trips to Wrightsville Beach at 7.80 dollars with double daily service and through Pullman cars. Beach time is three days. For details and reservations call City Ticket Office Piedmont Hotel Annex 116 Peachtree Street.
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Two unions expelled by United Board of Building Trades
New York July 20 The United Board of Building Trades expelled the two unions which recently joined the employers in arbitration. The Brotherhood of Carpenters and the Plasterers Helpers Benevolent Association were expelled at today's regular meeting.
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