In Macon the Mayor Blocked from City Hall Annex
Judge Felton granted a temporary injunction restraining the mayor and council from reserving the city hall or building an annex alleged to be a proposed auditorium. Hearing set for August 1 to determine if the injunction becomes permanent. Petitioners claim charter and state laws forbid the annex and cite no surplus funds for a 10000 dollar project amid floating debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Felton
A. L. Miller
Ben. L. Jones
J.T. Finney
Southeastern Tariff Association
Cannon misfire injures Dalton guard during salute
In Dalton Georgia during a salute to Governor Candler, W E Chambers of the Fifth Regiment was badly hurt when a cannon overheated and discharged early. Dumrahoo injured a finger. doctors expected no amputation. Chambers walked 100 yards after the accident and was to be moved to Atlanta at 4 p.m. under Assistant Surgeon Cromer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
W. E. Chambers
Chambers
Atlanta
Cromer
Man Fined for City License Violations in Macon
Frank Smith of Valdosta was arraigned in Macon on distributing handbills and luring factory workers to leave for Valdosta. He was fined $10, covering the city license for employment agencies, and remained in custody at the police station after the payment deadline. A Boston Herald note discusses insurers offering better rates to teetotalers if mortality proves lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Boston Herald
Belevities and Beavenite Prescription Promoted for Women
A period advertisement extols Beavenite Prescription as a cure for female disorders and related ailments. It claims to ease delicate organ issues, reduce pain, and improve health, citing testimonials from Mrs Gust Moser of Ovando and referencing medical guidance in the Cosmo n Senses Medical Adviser. Dr Selene’s Pleasant Pellets are also mentioned for headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust, Moser
Ovando
Cosmon
Pieres
Selene
Bibb Manufacturing to Start 25,000 Spindles in Columbus
Columbus Ga July 22 Special Columbus starts another 25 000 spindle cotton mill September 15 when Bibb Manufacturing Company new mill on North Highlands begins operation The plant is practically complete machinery being installed The 6001h will employ several hundred people and boost labor demand Here in operation plants could accommodate many more workers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bibb Manufacturing Company
Columbus
North Highlands
Pleasant Breezes Rule Macon Weather Today
Special weather note from Macon reports delightful breezes and no heat discomfort. High reached 74 degrees with a similar cool low, and residents say there has not been a heat prostration this summer in Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Gil
Fuly
Rome Seeks Games With Gadsden This Week
Rome plans a series of baseball games with Gadsden to be played in Rome this week. The Rome nine is touted as one of the fastest young teams in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Gadsden
Woman Charged With Killing Farm Worker in Rome
In Rome on July 2 a black farm worker named Will Mitchell was found dead in front of his cabin doorway with a pistol shot to the head. His wife Emma, a young recently married woman, is charged with murder, along with her twelve year old brother. A pool of blood was found inside the cabin and bloody clothes were found in a nearby trunk. The coroner's inquest led to Emma being held for the murder after she tried to blame another neighbor. the jury noted her conflicting statements. Johnson, a deaf man, was described as industrious with a good reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Gai
Will Mitchell
Emma
Johnson
Jim Marshall
Crittenden Meeting Planned in Columbus Georgia
At a ministers meeting in Columbus arrangements were made for a September gathering led by Charles F. Crittenden a noted New York millionaire. Discussion covered seating options including a large tent or a substantial tabernacle to be built.
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Crittenden
Columbus
Alty
Charles F. Crittenden
New York
Milionaire
Warm at Knoxville and Rural Kentucky Reach Heat Peak
The past two days have been excessively hot. Temperature readings this afternoon reached 97 degrees, a figure seen only once before this summer. Indications for Tuesday call for continued warm weather with possible thunderstorms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rorviie
Special Macon Notes Fragment Sweep through July City Clerk
Fragmentary notes from Macon Georgia dated July mentioning court actions, a larceny charge, a bond set at 100 dollars, and a canvassing effort for county commission candidates. Indicates low interest in a coming special election to fill a vacancy, with scattered names and events across the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Hostar
Teriad
Ordinii
Association of Graina- Wiley
Bible
Sana
Recorder's Court
Albert Savage
He, Sur
Shos Company
Matt
Culverhouse
Thamuel Andargo Fe
Eich Wind
Cfu
Wanted the Chief s Nose Griffin Gal July 22
A report from Griffin Gal describes Chief of Police Ei I Inonha whose nose was nearly bitten off by Chas a factory hand he had under arrest for disorderly conduct. The incident occurred at noon before Judge Edck O Pryen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Gal
Ei I. Inonhaa
Chas
Edck, O'Pryen
Barn Burning Sparks Split Over New Quitman Road
In Quitman Georgia July 22 special report describes tension over opening a public road in a county area. Yates brothers are targeted by opponents who threaten arson while Sheriff Corely and deputies guard barns. A masked arson attempt is thwarted by gunfire and misperceived signals as a doctor nearby misreads the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman
W. S
John Yates
Yates Brothers
Yates
A. J. Corely
Dr. King
Southern Railway Leader Donates to Columbus Fund
Sam Engen of New York, president of a Southern railway, contributed 1000 to the YerNe CAS Balding fund in Columbus. The donor conditions that the 20000 Columbus fund raised by January 1, 1902, with most subscriptions already secured locally. Piles are cured without the knife by PAZO OINTMENT. druggists refund if not cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Columbus
Samengen
York
Southern Railway
George Foster Peabody
Receiver Appointed In Columbus Grocery Case
In Columbus Georgia on July 22 special report says W D Britt applied for a receiver for R D Jonss after selling a corner grocery to him. Britt and partners claim mismanagement and dwindling stock on notes given. Judge Butt named E F Roberts temporary receiver and set Friday for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Grocer
Columbus
W. D. Britt
R. D. Jonss
First Avenue
Twelfth
Butt
E. F. Roberts
Woman Convicted of Running Gambling House in Columbus
In Columbus Georgia on July 22 Gertrude Mitchell a negro woman was convicted in city court of operating a gambling house. She has not yet been fined. The case marks a rare instance of a female gambling-house proprietor in local court circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Gertrude Mitchell
Cotton Oil Mill Sold in Forsyth Georgia
The Virginia Carolina Chemical Company bought the cotton oil mill and refinery of P. B. Maynard & Co in Forsyth Georgia on July 22. The purchaser paid a handsome sum and plans to improve and operate the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth
Spectal
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
P. B. Maynard & Co
Death of William Tidwell in Macon Georgia
In East Macon, 4-year-old William Tidwell died suddenly after a week of illness. His mother held him as she laid him down. he gasped once and died. Funeral services are set for 8 am tomorrow at the family residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
G. W. ‘Tidwell
William
Funeral of Mr C D Holmes In Vineville Macon Ga
Large attendance at the funeral of Charlie D Holmes held at his Vineville residence. Reverend T Ellis of Vineville Methodist Church officiated. Numerous offerings were received. Interment followed at Rose Hill cemetery. Survived by wife and four children. He was a member of the Robert A Smith Confederate camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Charlie D. Holmes
Vineville
T. ‘Ellis
Robert A. Smith” Conefederate Camp
Jallying His Worship Mayors Reluctant Charity Tale
Fragmentary item recounts a town mayor famed for generosity during his term. An applicant nicknamed Heal asks for a few pounds to buy a donkey and cart for rag and bone work, prompting the mayor to consider how to help. The text is incomplete and garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heal
Joan
Tim
Illicit distilling case moves as Cox returns to Georgia
S Biles Cox a Mississippi resident and former Taylor County settler faced a United States Commissioner on an illicit distilling charge. The 1889 still discovery led to a renewed prosecution after his son was indicted. Cox claimed no involvement in farming or distilling. witnesses’ statements opened doubt and he posted a 200 bond. He was surprised by the turn, noting possible statute of limitations if he had delayed longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Mississippi
Alabama
Brown
Georgia
Improvements in Columbus Georgia Real Estate Boom
In Columbus Georgia improvements surge as new structures rise and old ones are updated. Barling Shoe Company gains a glass front on Broad Street. Brannon and Carson plan a modern Broad Street store above their business. Mrs. B. N. Clemence remodels the old Hudson place on Second Avenue into a premier residence. Rose Hill Company funds an $800 cottage on Hamilton Avenue. T. J. Chappell builds a neat cottage on East Highlands. The Bradley warehouse nears completion along with Armour company offices on Front Street. Norman’s Tenth Street store rises, opera house work advances, Rankin’s brick stores and stables near finish, and Georgia Ware House lot development continues with Fletcher Bullock and Koehn & Roeb contributing improvements. Substantial warehouse upgrades by Toes Keugn & Eoeb Company.
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Columbus
Broad Street
Barling Shoe Company
Brannon & Carson
B. N. Clemence
Hudson Place
Second’ Avenue
Rose Hill Company
Hamilton Avenue
T. J. Chappell
East Highlands
Bradley
Armour Company
Front Street
Norman
Tenth Street
EL. J. Rankin
Georgia
Fletcher, & Bullock
toesKegn & Eoeb Company
Angley’s Americus grocery stock sold at bankruptcy sale
In Americus Georgia July 22 special sale, the stock of groceries of E D Angley was disposed of at public outcry by United States Marshal Barnes. L McMath bought the stock for Tate who invoiced double the amount. Inability to collect accounts forced Angley to suspend business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansley’s
Americus
E.D. Angley
United
Marshal Barnes
L. MecMath
Tate
Ansley
Plans and Bids for Brunswick Public Buildings
Special news from Brunswick Georgia reports plans and specifications for new public buildings have arrived and bids are being advertised. Also Colquitt mill worker Cowart was struck by lightning at his sawmill around 4 pm and is not expected to live.
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Brunswick
Colqulit
A. A. Cowart
Mrs John Carter badly hurt in Gainesville buggy accident
Mrs John Carter of Gainesville was seriously injured when her buggy tangled with loose telephone wires four miles from the city. Mr Carter was knocked from the buggy and Mrs Carter suffered severe injuries including a fractured jaw and broken ribs. She was taken home and is resting, not considered fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carter
Gainesville
J. W. Batley
Tate with His Constituents in Gainesville Visit
Gainesville Georgia July 22 Special Hon F C Tate congressman from Nimeth district visits the city today accompanied by Assistant District Attorney George L Bell They meet local residents and discuss issues of the Nimeth district during the brief stop in town.
Colorado Reaping the Fruit
The Boston Globe reports Colorado fears the spread of consumption as a nonnative disease now introduced via imported cases. The Colorado medical society probes the origin while many physicians dispute the claim, suggesting Colorado may lose its sanitarium reputation soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Boston Globe
Colorado Medical Society
Sanitarium Commonwealth of the
United States
Rheumatic Pain and a Questionable Remedy
A garbled account questions a man describing rheumatism and torture like the rack. It mentions a remedy claimed to neutralize acid and strengthen the system, seeking which treatment offers real relief to thousands.
Potatoes Declined as Ireland’s Principal Root Crop
The Farm Crops of Ireland notes a shift away from potatoes toward turnips and oats. Turnips yield exceeded potatoes by millions of tons, with oats showing a substantial rise in both area and total output. Land in arable use shrank 32 percent since 1855, though flax regained ground last year amid a rally and higher flax prices.
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Ireland
Belfast
England
Moonshiners chased after Monterey raid orders issued
Washington dispatch notes revenue officers led by Chapman and Marshal Overall reached Monterey Tennessee after a Saturday clash with moonshiners. One officer is reported wounded and a second may die, while no definite movements of the outlaws are confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Tenn
Nashville
Chapman
Overal
Thomas Price
Corder Mackey
Nunn
Washington
Internal Revenue
Yerkes
Collester Nunn
Battle ship design clash draws Bradford Sigsbee plan
Aboard the battleship design debate new York Tribune reports sharp splits among naval officers led by Admirals Bradford Bowles Melville O Neil and Captain Sigsbee as they clash over armament types and superposed turrets in plans for future American battleships. Bradford criticizes Bowles as derivative while endorsing a four twelve inch twelve eight inch and twelve six inch main battery with superposed turrets. The minority plan argues for mixed calibers and broader fleet homogeneity, warning against patchwork types and urging careful department-wide review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Melville
Bradford
O'Neil
Bowles
Sigsbee
Saya
New York Tribune
Congress
Air Secrnt
United States Navy
Bradford- Sigsbee
Admiral Bradford
Long
Bradford-Sigsbee
Ita Main
Oregon
Bost
Alabama
Maine
Nethio
Bureau of Ordnance
Chief of Ordnance
Sicard
Sampson
Folger
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Board of Construction
Board On
Hradford
Local Obituaries and Deaths From July Notices
Canton Jones infant dies after vet illness age four months, interred in Canton Cemetery. Monticello Dr W D Maddux prominent citizen dies after months illness aged eighty seven, funeral tomorrow. Geneva Della Boynton wife of Dr R I Boynton buried at Geneva home. Huntsville A A Baker longtime Baker Conway stone company member dies aged seventy, native of German origin.
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Bailey
A. M. Robinson
Atlanta
D. R. Glover
R. i. Boynton
Geneva
Jewish students top public school entrance exams in New York
The article notes that a majority of girls passing TM entrance exams to the Normal college are Jews, and the boys from public schools achieving top marks are also predominantly Jewish, highlighting a continued trend in academic success among Jewish students in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boye
Heny
Not a German Schooner Ordered by Keiser
Boston Herald notes the Keiser ordered an American schooner and questions if this supports claims that Germany hates the United States. New York World urges capitalists to invest trusts in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
Keiser
England
Germany
New York World
South
Those Good Times Profound in Philly Times Opinion
Philadelphia Times argues prosperity steadies despite croakers. It cites steel orders of 2,600,900 tons as proof of ongoing production and demand. New York World counters Europe envy, listing US dominance in population wealth education railroads agriculture and steel.
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Philadelphia Times
Beason
Wall Street
Nissa
Newar
New York World
Europe
United States
Great Britain
Africa
Mexico
Germany
France
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Abram Bray
Z Yi
Stildshore
James Caldwell
Stilestore
Bray
Jim Haney
Caldwell
Carteraville
Haney
Aragon Mills
Polk County
Polk
Hioeyd
Knoxville
Brooks
Spencer
William Tidwell
C. E. Holmes
Misissipp
Winited States Court
Iain Gis
Wieths
Rade Dik
Nority
Mortuary
Whitehall
Thorp
Murray Hill Club
Chem.i
Jos
A. Magnus & CO
Cincinnati, O
Q Bruniiisy
J Newton Hathaway
Inman
South Broad Street
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