Brantley Criticizes Tariff Policy and Trust Power
In Brunswick July 27 a Democratic nominee for Congress, W G Brantley, denounces Republican tariff policy as fostering trusts and colonialism. He argues the tariff must be revised to curb trust power, prevent market domination, and uphold constitutional ideals. He pledges to uphold party principles and pursue economy, liberty, and equal rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Georgia
W. G. Brantley
Brantley
Great
Britain
Republican Party
House
Senate
Congress
United States
Cuba
Democratic Party
Survivors of West Point Guards Honored in Home City
In West Point Georgia on July 27 the city honored surviving members of the West Point Guards from the Civil War era. The group joined the Fourth Georgia regiment, later Cook Dale's brigade under Lee and Jackson, fighting from Seven Pines to Appomattox. The article notes the death of Daniel Merz of Philadelphia, and recalls Captain W W Hulbert, longtime local figure and former company commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Est Point
West Point Guards
Fourth
Georgia Regiment
Cook Dale
Daniel Merz
Philadelphia
Old
Jacob Fries- Jeben
Lee
W. W. Hulbert
Dispensary Fight in Wilkes Heads to Primary
In Washington Georgia on July 27 a county primary next Wednesday will decide the long running dispensary dispute. Both sides push heavy get out the vote efforts with a dispensary supporter barbecue and a bid to have Senator Ben Tillman speak. The opposing camp seeks offsets as ballots are counted to determine the victor in what locals call one of Wilkes’s warmest elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ben Tillman
South Carolina
Old Wilkes
Pumping Station Burned. Newnan Water Restored
Newnan Ga July 27 fire destroyed woodwork of the pumping station eight miles from the city. Fire damaged only roof and pumping room, rest of building fireproof. City crews began repairs about 10 tonight and pumps were back in service. Origin of the blaze remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnan
Funeral of Thomas Blackwell in Monticello
The funeral for Thomas Blackwell who died yesterday of consumption was held in the Baptist church conducted by Rev. C. A. Ridley with Dr. Solomon of Atlanta assisting. Interment followed at Wearview cemetery. Blackwell was a prominent citizen leaving a widow and four sons Horsely Thomas and Basil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Blackwell
Monticello
Baptist Church
C. A. Ridley
Solomon
Atlanta
Wearview Cemetery
Blackwell
Horsely
Thomas and
Basil Blackwell
Shot Husband to Death in Self Defense at Marshallville
In Marshallville Georgia on July 27 special reports say Dorsey was shot and killed by his wife this morning. The bullet pierced his heart and there were no witnesses. The woman claims the shooting was in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshallville
Get Dorsey
Pier and Warehouse Burned Destroying Boston Line Facility
Fire tonight destroyed the Clydes pier and warehouse used by the Boston line of steamships in Jacksonville Florida. Estimated loss runs to 50000 dollars. Also reported Hartford Teamsters vote to strike for union recognition and higher wages starting tomorrow. Victoria BC schooners return with cargo from Copper Island totaling 621 skins. Blue Ridge Georgia residence of C T Nelson burned, contents saved, school building narrowly spared. Iron Moulders Union convention ends with new executive board elected. Savannah editorial laments absence of hangings for white murderers and calls for justice regardless of race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Line
Jacksonville
Jacksville
Fla
Clydes
Boston Ue
Blue Ridge
C. T. Nelson
Nelson
Battle over Republican leadership in Georgia district
In Dublin Georgia July 27 special report says eleventh district Republicans face a power struggle that may cost several posts. Allen Simmons a Dublin Negro leads opposition to Postmaster Grier with charges against Deputy Internal Revenue Mathews of Brunswick for trying to influence federal appointments. Belcher of Brunswick and Grier claim opposition, with party unity at risk as contenders press for chairmanship and possible ouster of Belcher as deputy customs collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Eleventh
Clark Grier
Internal Revenue
Mathews
Brunswick
Bub- Hin
Belcher
Allen Simmons
Giler
Simmons
Postmaster Grier
B. R. Belcher
Republican Executive Committee
Georgia
Repubican
Grier
Brantley
Walter Johnson
Lyons
Pledger
Wilkinson
Harry Brunn
Dublin Novelty Works Burn in Dublin Ga Fire
Dublin Novelty Works were destroyed by fire this morning in Dublin Georgia. Losses run to several thousand dollars with no insurance. Origin of the blaze is a mystery. W W Fuller the owner was not listed in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desa
Dublin
Dublin Novelty Works
Fuller
Arm Ground to Shreds In Athens Printing Office
In Athens Georgia on July 27 E J E Bakes son of Rev H H Eales was working near job presses when his arm was caught in cogs and ground to shreds He may die from the shock reported from the printing office accident with hope of recovery in doubt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
J—E. E. Bakes
H. H. Eales
Charged With Boy's Murder in Valdosta
Alex Harris, a colored man, was committed to jail in Valdosta Georgia to await trial for the killing of a colored boy from the Cat Creek district. Harris says the death was accidental after an argument over the boy. The father obtained a warrant and Deputy Sheriff Barfield arrested Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Harris
Valdosta
Sam Smith
Cat Creek
Harris
Barfield
Aeronauts Narrow Escape In Thunderbolt Balloon Flight
Savannah Ga July 27 Special An aerial ascent at the Thunderbolt Casino failed again this Sunday as a balloon developed a hole letting hot air escape near 100 feet. Aeronaut H M Phillip was dragged along the ground and into a barbed wire fence while attempting to deploy a parachute his hands badly cut by the barbs but he escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thunderbolt
Savannah
Thunderbelt
H. M. Phillip
Hils
Canada’s Hoodoo London Arch in London
A Toronto Star critique lampoons a Canadian arch in London suffering from a sparrow invasion and hostile reactions to colonial advertising. It recounts sparrows feasting on cereal decorations, war office indifference, and even a cabinet member’s cab incident, framing advertising as a failing art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
London
Toronto
War Office
Manitoba
Goldwin Smith
Frederick Borden
Joseph Chamberlain
National Habits About Tea and Coffee in London Globe
The London Globe notes that tea dominates English consumption, with the average Englishman drinking six times more tea annually than Americans or Dutch and about ten times coffee. Coffee lags, especially in the colonies, where tea remains the easier beverage to prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Globe
Coffee
When Tantalus Lost Hope in the New York Times
The fragment depicts Tantalus giving up vain attempts to slake thirst after endless trials. A friendly shade asks if a drink is possible and Tantalus concedes none exist. He defends the water cure as a blessing in disguise despite failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tantalus
New York Times
Quanta
Two enter race for charwar two enter race for charwar
Macon Bibb County notes describe an August 5 inauguration of the erotic executive committee of Bibb county with a possible contest for chairmanship between A L Miller and Dr J W Heard. The retiring aldermen and upcoming city posts are listed alongside police notes and local obituaries and notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge ‘Miller
Dr. Heard
Alder
Macon News
Tacon
Bibb Waty
Buford M. Davis
A. L. Miller
J. W. Heard
Rutland
Judge Miller
East Macon
DeWitt McCrary
T. O
Chestmey
John
van Syckel
T. A. Cheatham
H. P. Loh
S. A. Crump
H. Hall
W. A. Goodyear
Vineville
John P. Ross
Howard
Charles Howard
Hazard
George Yates
Warrior
Amin
Godfrey
William Bedingfield
Wiliam J. Willis
We are Killed by Train in Norwood Georgia
The west bound fast train struck and killed Jesse Rhodes a local resident about one mile from Norwood. Police report he was intoxicated at the time of the incident and the exact circumstances remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Jesse Rhodes
Rhodes
Georgia fruit growers reap handsome profits at Fort Valley
Fort Valley Georgia July 27 special. Fruit growers here report large profits from peaches with investors like F W Hazlehurst Co and Col Gam Westbrook paying cash for orchards. Judge M C Greene has earned about 4966 from 16 acres over seven years, averaging more than 1200 per crop year. Westbrook’s purchases total 35 orchards with cash outlay over 40000, promising 20000 to 30000 in rewards as shipments exceed two hundred cars plus express deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Valley
Hancock
B. M Logan
M.C. Greene
F. W. Hazlehurst & Co
Marcon
Gam Westbrook
Richmond
Express
Westbrook
Knowig
Cost of a Debutante In New York Court Rises Allowance
A New York court boosted a minor heiress allowance from $6000 to $9000 yearly, sparking Chicago debate on debu tante spending. Mothers argue high costs reflect lifestyle, while supporters note inherited wealth and family duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
New York
Chicago
Tao
Ando Lefit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Branley
Equitable Life Assurance
RL. Foreman
A. Harwell
D. B. G. Poer
Seah Wallace
L. T. OC. Lovelace
Luniet Ler
Wilees
Teamsters
Hartford
Conn
Victoria
B. C
City of
Iron Moulders’ Union
Iron Moulders Union
John Bradley
Poughkeepsie
P. H. Murphy
James H. O'Niel
Providence
R. L
George
Digely
Memphis
Tenn
Greenville
Boy
Charwar
Bibb County
Democratic Executive Committee
Macon
Bibb
C. D. Pearson
L. W. Hollingsworth
Sam Mayer
D. W. Hit
Mayer
Perraon
Hill
Alderman Pearson
Alderman Hill
Alderman Hollingsworth
Charities and Health
Police and Fire Departments
W. EB. Hamlin
Caesar Fumbro
Grace and
Chambilla
Western Union
Joe Sims
Charlie Pearce
Julia, Williams
Tyner
P. C. Chapman
Central Railroad
First Presbyterian Church
Netlie Wood
Carrie Belle Roberts
Miss Wood
South Georgia
Florida
South Georgia Conference
William Cosby Carlisle
J. G. Carlisle
High Street
Riverside Cemetery
Hiram
Ohio
Frank Hunter
Southern Railroad
Maccon
Hunter
Laura Davis
Asheville
N. C
Muse
Knox
Whitehall St
Window and Plate Wholesale and Retail
North
Forsyth
Peters St
Aither Place
F. J. Gooledge
BRO
Rosy Sals
YE MT
Wallace & Company
Loveryay
Europe
Grant Bldg
Gell
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!