Speer Declines To Enjoin Milledgeville Water Case
In Macon Ga the Milledgeville Water Company v state prison commission ends with Judge Speer ruling the prison commission may erect the prison farm. The water company sought an injunction to halt it, citing potential water pollution. Speer states the plaintiff failed to show a necessary preponderance of evidence to prove likely pollution of Wishing Creek above the intake.
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Macon
Milledgeville Water Company
State Prison Commission
United States Court
Speer
Water Company
Prison Commission
Joel Terrell
Hall & Wihnberry
Marion Irwin
Bpeer
AL Tu &Ydry
Prison Commission of
Georgia
Kentucky
Kerr
S. W
Gould
Water Supply and Prison Farm Debate at Milledgeville
A court weighs from a streamside prison project to protect Milledgeville’s water supply. Arguments consider disease risks, land use, cleanliness, and public welfare, balancing prison benefits against downstream health and rights. The judge letters on injunctions, noting no direct sewer link but potential future enforcement.
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Millengerife
Oconee
Erwin
Orha
Osel Ag
Milledgeville
Macon Explosions of Violence and Local News
The Macon area reports a violent assault on merchant B C Chapman by soldiers after a camp visit, with three arrested. the death of William Stephan after a prior head injury from a strike at Acme brewery. upcoming Chamber of Commerce plans to host New England publishers. a long-running dictionary contest in public and high schools. a fire at Migrath's picture store on Mulberry Street causing damage. and other local notes including a negro knife incident in Macon, ongoing railway car events, and bankruptcy notices.
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Macon
Imimanes
Colo
B.C. Chapman
Chapman
Smith
William Stephan
Walnut Street
Stephen
Carlton Smith
Acme
Stephan
Rowe Hill Cemetery
Chamber of Commerce
New England Newspaper League
New England
South
Migrath
Mubberry Street
Rolf
Albany
Slayers of Boyntons Charged and Held in Fort Gaines Jail
reports from Fort Gaines Ga on February 28 state sheriff E L Peterson deputy RD Williame and deputies Mills and John R Mills have in custody J A Gasset Buck Douglass J H Thompson white and Simon Butler colored charged with the murder of Air Boynton and his wife on February 9. Pierce Lewin is suspected but not arrested though his horse and buggy were seized. a coroner inquiry found no new clues. a reward of 500 plus 500 local added incentivized arrests of four whites and one black. tracks from Baker county and a black boy aided the pursuit.
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Fort Gaines
E. L. Peterson
RD. Williame
Mills
John R. ‘Mills
Barker County
J. A. Gassett
Buck Douglass
J. H. Thompson
Imon Butler
Air Boyton
Pierce Lewin
Lewis
Boyntons
James Grimley
Boynton
Baker County
Jack Gassett
Gaspett
Gasgett
Jack Garett
Gasset
Gansel
Blakely
Columbus Arrest Fair Association Forms Officer Corps
The Columbus Arrest Fair Association organized with a meeting of the executive committee. Officers elected: President Dai Joseph, Vice President Rhodes Brown, Secretary T. J. Hunt, and Treasurer P. T. Shutze. Secretary and treasurer are paid. stock at 10 dollars per share. The fair will expand to include poultry and agricultural exhibits.
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Columbus
Columbus Arrest Fair Association
Dai Joseph
Rhodes Brown
T. J. Hunt
P. T. Shutze
Hicks Seriously Wounded in Camp McKenzie Shooting
At Camp McKenzie in Augusta Georgia Corporal Hicks of the First Maryland Regiment was shot in the abdomen and seriously wounded by Private Charles Troy of the same company. The incident stemmed from a jest about mustering out. Hicks pulled a tent peg and Troy fired, striking Hicks. Hicks was hospitalized and Troy arrested.
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Prigate
Maryland
Augusta
Camp McKenzie
Hicks
First
Charles Troy
Troy
Evans Tries Two Murder In Hawkinsville Docket
Hawkinsville Ga February 28 Special Judge D B Evans presiding cleared the criminal docket for the week The state is represented by Solicitor John F Detucy Anthony Collins who killed WC Whitsker last December was convicted of voluntary manslaughter Ambrose Blaszke charged with murder is to be tried today and John Neale will be tried tomorrow.
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Hawkinsville
D. B. Evans
John F. Detucy
Anthony Collins
WC Whitsker
Ambrose Blaszke
John Neale
Woman burned to death at home in Augusta
Mrs. Freeman B Benson of 143 Broad Street was burned to death today when clothing caught fire after walking near a pen. She ran outside, and flames enveloped her. two gentlemen assisting her suffered burns. The incident occurred in Augusta Georgia with reports of aid and injury.
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Auguste Lady Bens
Augusta
Freeman B Benson
Broad Street
Tan
Engineer's Widow Awarded In Railroad Bridge Crash Case
In Cazaba Bridge disaster on the Cababa river, Mary White executrix of Frank White, L and N engineer, won a verdict of 12.50 against defendants. The accident killed 27 people, with Mary White seeking 323,000 damages. The jury returned the low award after deliberations in Alabama.
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Cazaba
Cates
Binmingham
Ala
Mary White
Frank White
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
White
Cababa River
Johnston Reappoints Old Board of Convict Inspectors
Governor Johnston reappointed the old board of convict inspectors for two years in Alabama. The lineup includes President S. S. Trapp, Captain EB. W. Booker, and Dr. W. H. Blake, hailed as the best the state has had. H. Y. Broke from Luverne was named tax collector of Crenshaw County, noted for his Democratic support and ability.
Daughters of Confederacy Convene in Selma Hall
The Alabama Division of the Daughters of the Confederacy met for its third annual convention in the Dallas Dragoona hall at Selma. Wiliam Gayle opened the session with a prayer by Rev. Barnwell. Mary Howard delivered the welcome, Alberta Taylor replied, and most chapters were represented in the roll call. Reports show the division in sound condition financially and otherwise. a reception was planned at the Hotel Albert that evening.
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Alabama
Selma
Ala
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Dallas Dragoona
Wiliam Gayle
RB. W. Barnwell
H. ©. Graham
Camp
Catesby
Mary Howard
Miners on extensive strike in Russellville Arkansas
Three hundred miners quit work at Russellville, Arkansas today. all mining operations halted and about 30 men remain idle as the strike suspends work across the mines. The move reflects a widespread stoppage affecting the local mining industry.
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Russellville
Ark
Dispensary Constable Shot in Carolina Street Assault
In Columbia two 21 year old men, dispensary constable Alex Cartledge and W B Meetze Jr, fought after Meetze taunted Cartledge over his appointment. Meetze fired five times, striking Cartledge in the chest and arm. Cartledge lies dying at a hospital. Meetze surrendered to the sheriff. Both men previously served in the First South Carolina regiment.
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Columbia
Alex Cartledge
W. B. Meetze, Jr
W. B. Meetas
Cartledge
Cartledges
Pinckney Dies of Wounds. Inquest Set for Thursday
Charleston mourns as Thomas Pinckney Jr a prominent young lawyer succumbs to injuries from Saturday night on Pitts Street. Coroner Rivers pressed a jury and an inquest will be held Thursday. Reports of assault by African Americans circulate but skepticism remains.
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Charlestoniai
Charleston
D. C
Thomas Pinckney, Jr
Pitts Street
Riverside Infirmary
Rivers
Pinckney
Arbor Day Celebrations at Oxford Class of 38 Debates
Oxford Ga February report on Arbor Day events for the class of 38 with tree planting on campus, senior dux Mr Armstrong addressing Christian education, class history and prophesy, songs, and a freshmen versus juniors campus caper. The February debate between Few and Phi Gamma discussed expansion policy with Evans leading the affirmative and Jarrell giving the ruling, amid musical interludes. Hood's Sarsaparilla advert follows.
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Oxford
Armstrong
South
Frank L. Stanton
Frayer
Dr. Dowman
Miss Haggood
Gux
Urell
Tennessee
Ww. C. Armstrong
W. D. Weaver
Peuss
Palmer
Nashville
Enn
E. F. Dempsey
Jackson
Harry Bardwell
Tadstron
H. Hale
Chaplain
Atlanta
Phi Gemma Literary Soeeties
Fhi Gamma
Evans
Jarrell
Phi Gamma
Messrs
Morton
Woolward
Moore
Napier
Brooks
Tuck Weds Mrs Cheney in Athens Society Event
Athens Ga February 28 Hon Henry C Tuck a prominent young lawyer and former mayor married Mrs Frankes M Cheney at her residence in a quiet ceremony conducted by Dr Julius W Welder pastor of the Presbyterian church. The bride, a domes ticated Athens daughter, was widow of the late Frank W Cheney and enjoys wide popularity in the city and state.
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Athens
Henry C. Tuck
Dirs
Frankes M. Cheney
Julius W. Welder
Presbyterian Church
Henry €. Tuck
University of Georgia
Clarke County
Tuck
Frank W. Cheney
Athens Woman's Club Forms, Adopts Constitution
The Athens Woman's Club held its first general meeting with about eleven attendees. Miss Rosa Woodbury presided as the club adopted its constitution and by laws and decided to join the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs. Officers for the year include President Mrs. A. Lipscomb, Vice President Miss Rosa Woodbury, Recording Secretary Fannie Noah, Corresponding Laingpore Charles B. Grits Ath, Treasurer Miss McPherson.
Fayette Farmers Grow Yates Apple in Fayette County
Farmers in Fayette County shift from cotton to truck farming and fruit growing. The Yates apple, originated near Faver's mill, spreads through the county and brings high demand, with apples selling at $1 per bushel locally. The report notes reduced cotton acreage, less guano use, and diversification into stock raising and produce.
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Fairourn
Fayette County
Yates
Georgia
Coweta Court Meets Monday in Prohibition Election Case
Newnan Ga February 2 Speciel The March term of the superior court will convene here next Monday. Aside from criminal cases the civil docket will take time. The L A Baldwin suit against the Atlanta and West Point railroad for 20000 will have a rehearing. Baldwin rode in a freight cab that broke loose and ran toward Newnan. Baldwins home is in Talbotton with many witnesses from Talbot and Troup counties. The prohibition election contest will be of interest and probably decided.
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Newnan
L. A Baldwin
At Tanta
Baldwin
Baldwic
Talgotton
Talbot
Troup
Contested election looms as witnesses readied
Parties to the contest subpoena about one hundred witnesses to probe voting fairness while two barns guard stocks behind closed doors. The county’s misdemeanor conviction rate is two per month for the best grade, excluding women and white men, with a grand jury likely to consider a chain gang for public roads and not a return to the old road-work system.
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Pylon
Americus Guan o Company resumes plant operations in Georgia
Commissioner of Agriculture Stevens begins supervising a guano fertilizer plant in Americus Georgia. Stevens inspects the factory and products, plans direct oversight of fertilizer inspection in Georgia, and notes his orchard visits as he forecasts fruit crop results.
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Stevens
Americus
Americus Guang Company
Virginia Carolina, Fertlizers Combine
O. Bogrevens
Georgia
Common Stock Distributed to Americus Subscrib ers
Twenty five thousand dollars in Georgia and Alabama Railway Company common stock was distributed today among Americus subscribers who financed land and building for the company’s new shops. The stock, once worth only a few cents on the dollar, has rapidly appreciated, and the distribution marks a fortunate return for local investors.
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Americus
Georgia and Alabama Railway Company
Steamer Struck Bridge in Augusta River How Deep Water Stuck
The Savannah steamer W. S. Cock, traveling toward Savannah, collided with the Port Royal railroad bridge draw as a strong current and driftwood-filled river made passage dangerous. The vessel struck the stone pier and became wedged, unable to move until the river level falls.
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Augusta
Savannah
Fraud Suspect Targets Cartersville Grocers
A man claiming to be from W A Albright of Atlanta canvassed Cartersville grocers offering house cards and reduced prices. He collected payments with freight promises, then vanished. Albright sent a investigator who found similar swindles in Newnan. William R Stark allegedly posed as a representative on multiple tips. Maryland muster out as Fiat Marines regimental departure noted with orderly sendoff and no disturbances.
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Cartersville
Cartersvlle
W. A Albright
Atlanta
Albright
Newnan
Howe
WiHam R. Stark
Mr. Albright
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