Macon Rail Terminal Plans Move Forward Amid Uncertain Talks
Macon officials from the charter of commerce and city council pursue a unified terminal, eyeing a major consolidation of Southern and Central lines. Reports indicate possible expansion at Union Depot or Atlantic Compress to host a new, citywide passenger station, with announcements expected after summer. Nearby incidents include a fatal track accident and a sermon series wrap.
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Roken
Strange Work for Women in Wisconsin Factories
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes women are displacing men in factory roles once held by men. Deputy state factory inspector August H Kaems reports women work in tarnish rooms, enameling, and kitchen utensil production for about twenty years, with many entering foundries and even tanneries. In breweries, girls fill betting departments. in northern Wisconsin, inspectors observe women in sawmills. The piece highlights evolving gender roles in industry and the surprising spread of female labor across trades.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Gira
Fifa
August H Kaems
Sheboygan
Witin
Wisconsin
Turning Lead Into Gold Ancient Auhemists Revisited
A 19th century article argues ancient alchemists were earnest seekers of transformation, citing Roger Bacon Epinoza Luther and Leibniz. It notes transmutable elements may exist in nature and hints at a universal solvent, but pins feasibility on unattainable temperatures and compares future energy gains to coal and early fires.
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Roger Bacon
Epinoza
Luthen
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Nature
Long Lost a Laugh on the McKinley Bryan Campaign
The Boston Herald recounts a humorous incident at Hingham station involving John D Long and a witty Irish employee, Mike Regan. Long quips about the train full of Republicans, prompting Regan to respond with a quip about waiting for the gravel train.
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Boston Herald
John D Long
Laco
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Grim Gallows Await Return Of His Reason In Alabama
A prisoner named Robert Watts, jailed in the Inaans asylum at Tuscaloosa, awaits restoration of his mind before execution for the Marshall County murder of pension seeker Perry Werden. Convicted, his fate was stayed by two governor approvals for clemency as physicians reported his insanity. The case traced back to Watts dragging and burying Werden after shooting him on a highway near Guntersville.
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Inaans
Tuscaloosa
John Whitams
Robert Watts
Marshall County
Bla
Perry Werden
Guntersville
Henee
Possibis
Watts
Supreme Court
State Hospital For
Gunteraville
Metal Pellets Put Wife in Body Suspected in Blaze
Ernestine Vosa 43 found burned in northwestern city home. Police arrest husband John G Voss who is held pending coroner jury results. Post mortem notes fifteen small metal pellets near backbone. Neighbors say couple argued over money. husband claimed wife away from home during fire.
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Ernestine Vosa
John G. Voss
Voss
Wes
Bishop McFaul Denounces Gorky At Erie Catholic Meet
Fifth annual convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies opens in Buffalo with a mass meeting at Convention Hall. Bishop McFaul condemns Gorky as a villain and scoundrel and warns socialism and divorce threaten American property and virtue.
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Colton
J N Adam
J T Smith
Erie County
Minahan
National Federation
Archishop Measiner
Milwaukee
Bishop McFaul
Trenton
Re- Rbuffalo
McFaul
Max‘Im Gorky
America
Russia
Infant dies one hour after sister's funeral
The infant child of Mr and Mrs M O D Timmons of Anniston Alabama died at 27 Markham Street within an hour of attending its aunt Miss Bessie Jaillette's funeral in the same house. The mother, Mrs Timmons, is sister to Miss Jaillette. Funeral services for both will be held at the residence at 10 o'clock this morning with Rev A Ward officiating. They will be interred at Fairburn Georgia after the service.
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Anniston
Ala
Ham Street
Mrs. Timmons
Bessie Jail- Jette
Timmons
Fairburn
Campbell Wins in Texas Race
In Houston on July 28 returns show M Campbell of Palestine leading the Texas primary with a plurality and at least 230 votes heading to the state convention. M M Brooks of Dallas likely second. Co B Colquitt third. G K Bell fourth. State ticket standings: Lieutenant Governor A B Davidson. Attorney General R V Davidson. Comptroller J W Stephens. Treasurer Sam Sparks. Railroad Commissioner J J Terrell. L. J. Storey for Chief Justice Reuben R Gaines. Judge John N Henderson. Superintendent R B Cousins. In Beaumont voters note Jam B Cooper defeating Mosca L Broocks by about 1000 in the second district.
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Tex
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Palestine
M M Brooks
Dallas
Co. B Colquitt
Terrell
G. KK. Bell
Fort Worth
B Davidson
Cuera
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Galveston
J. W Stephens
Mexia
Sam Sparks
Abbene
J J Terrell
Austin
Allroad
L. J. Storey
Lockhart
The
Supreme Court
Cooper
Broocks
Preacher Talks To Harry Thaw In Tombs Visit
Harry Thaw spent a quiet day in the Tombs with two unnamed visitors seen at a city hotel. He walked the corridor freely and attended morning services led by Rev. Dr. Sanderson of the Methodist church, then spoke with the preacher for about an hour.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Sanderson
Methodist Church
Two Women Seek Help From Salvation Army in Atlanta
Two distressed women at the Salvation Army headquarters in Atlanta seek aid after desertion by their husbands. One mother, with an 18 month old baby, wants a position that allows the infant to stay with her. The other, previously cared for by the Army, was beaten by a drunk husband who moved the family to Decatur Street. she and her three children have since returned to the Salvation Army. Assistances sought for rooming and care arrangements.
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Atlanta
Rhoneshold
Decatur Street
Hall Reviews Hores Record In Carrollton Speech
Hon Joe Hall spoke to 600 voters in Carrollton about state officials and Hoke Smith. He condemned Smith and praised Judge Harris, urged endorsement of his democratic stance, and critiqued disfranchisement while recounting Smiths past positions.
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W W Fitts
Hall
Almaell
Hoke Smith
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Judge Harris
Hoke
Memorials and Obituaries From A Georgia Paper
Obituary notices record C P Kirkley dying of hiccoughs with funeral at his daughter’s home 225 Glenwood. Stella Hudson dies of typhoid at 706 Seils Avenue with funeral at 10 a.m. Grace Burpitt infant dies at Ellijay with service in Christian church and interment at Decatur. Stephen Earnhardt dies at Greenwood Avenue residence with funeral at 1 p.m. in Copnhill and West Virginia interment. T B Mullin Confederate veteran funeral at Harry G Poole chapel and Westview cemetery with notable Confederate veterans present. Rebecca Walton widow of George Walton dies at 74 in Dunbar with Shiloh church funeral. Jacks on a Macon merchant dies after appendicitis at 64. Henry Clay Johnson dies in Opelika after erysipelas contracted near Waycross. Martin Cullaton former printer editor publisher dies in Indianapolis after years of illness.
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Seils Avenue
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T B Mullin
Harry G Poole & Co
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Ihmbar
Macon
George Walton
Dunbar
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Lane
Y. L. Jackson
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Johnson
Opelika
Als
Ala
Henry Clay Johnson
Thil City
Telephone Company
Waycross
Lee County
Martin Cullaton
Indianapolis
Ind
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New York State
Boston Journal
Wisconsin
Eight Fishermen Lost In Capsized Nora Disaster At Sea
A fishing party aboard the sloop Nora capsized during a heavy sea near Anglesea. Captain Ludlam and a government lifeboat crew rescued eighteen men, with four others drowned. The Alvin Bo nearby also capsized. one man was saved, others perished as rescue efforts continued amid rough conditions.
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Henry Ludian
Hereford Inlet
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Lilly
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Anglesea
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George Redding
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