Child Bride Desertion Leads to Husband's Arrest in Charlotte
In Charlotte a recorder's court heard a case of Lillie Rose, an 18 year old Tampa girl deserted by Arthur Golden three weeks after their marriage. Golden, a former Washington telegraph operator, explained his trip to Charlotte was to see his wife and he had letters returned as dead mail. He was held for further investigation.
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Charlotte, N
Recorder's Court
Lille’ Golden
Lillie Rose
Tampa
Mecklenburg County
Arthur Golden
Washington
Golden
Charlotte
Shannonhouse
Trolden
Naval Militia To Go With Guards To Unarioston
Raleigh NC February 2 special says the twelve company state guard will go in April and the naval militia will also go aboard the auxiliary cruiser Hornet as part of the escort to Governor Aycock during North Carolina week.
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Raleigh
N. C
State Guard
Unarioston
North Carolina
Naval Militia
Hornet
Aycock
Aiding the Public Schools in North Carolina
Raleigh February 28 The legislature appropriated about 107 000 to aid counties in keeping public schools open four more months. Counties have requested aid and total around 373 400. It is estimated the remaining funds will raise the total to near 380 000.
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Raleigh
N C
Governor Durbin Returns from Charleston After Sightseeing
Governor Durbin of Indiana and staff, thirty six in the party, travel home to Asheville after a Charleston visit. Special report.
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Durbin
Asheville
Indiana
Charleston
Italians Compelled to Sleep in Stables at Pon Pon Works
Italian laborers at Pon Pon phosphate works in Colleton County are said to be brought from New York under padrone control. Promised pay of 1.25 a day, they receive 50 cents and deductions for board, lodging, and other costs. Guarded, housed like convicts, those who escape are pursued and returned. Governor McSweeney orders Solicitor Henry to investigate the allegations.
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Columbia
N. C
Charleston
Colleto1
New York
Seattle
McSweeney
Henry
Verdict Against the Road for Damages in Athens Case
J F Holcombe and wife sued Seaboard Air Line railroad in Athens city court over a May injury to Mrs Holcombe while a freight train was handled in Athens. Jury awarded $2 800 to the plaintiffs. plaintiff attorneys were Reuben R Arnold and Troc Tuck. Defense was Judge Alex J Erwin of Athens.
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F. Holcombe
Athens
J F. Holcombe
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Prominent Americus Man Returns From Venezuela
William Harrold, a young business leader from Americus, has returned from Venezuela where he served as an officer in a major asphalt mining company at Trinidad. He enjoyed South American work but found the climate hard on his health and plans to return to Trinidad after recuperation, as his position remains desirable.
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Trinidad
Americus
William Harrold
Venezuela
Harrord
South America
Death of Howard Hagerty in Americus Georgia
Howard Hagerty of Americus Georgia died this afternoon from pulmonary illness after an extended sickness. He was a well known and popular young man and the son of J H Hagerty general superintendent of the Americus Light and Power Company.
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Howard Hagerty
Americus
Gar Amercus
J. H. Hagerty
America 3 Light and Power Compreny
Will Be Rebuilt at Cranford Carriage Site in Valdosta
Valdosta Ga February 28 The Cranford Carriage Company lost its factory to a storm last Thursday. Crews have cleared the debris and begun erecting a new building on the site. The new factory should be completed in about five weeks.
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Valdosta
Cranford Carriage Company
Wreck at Opelina Alabama Injures Cotton Cars
A rear caboose strike on a standing freight at Opelina Alabama at 7 PM caused a collision when two cars of cotton and a coal car toppled. The blaze destroyed two cotton cars and the caboose, with one cotton car saved by quick action from Agent Echols and the fire department.
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Opelika
Ala
Echols
Central of Georgia
Rev Sam Jones to Lead Major Tent Meeting in Tifton
Rev Sam P Jones has accepted an invitation to hold a tent meeting in Tifton starting March 30 for eight to ten days. He will be assisted by Rev Dilworth and Rev J M Foster with cooperation from local pastors. the Ministers' Association of Macon rents the spacious meeting site to accommodate a large audience. Jones will be a guest of John Padrick while in Tifton.
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Sam Jones
Tifton
Sam FP. Jones
Dilworth
The
Baptist Church
J. M. Foster
Brother Jones
Ministers’ Association of Macon
Jones
John Padrick
Elliott Will Run The Race For Senate Seat In South Carolina
Columbia South Carolina January 28 Special The most interesting political news in the state is the assurance that Colonel William Elliott of Beaufort will be a candidate for United States senator. Elliott is a current congressman and has campaigned in Charleston and his district against rivals. An old slaveholder, he has long carried the district and is known for his high character and ability. His candidacy would heighten interest in Malaurin's seat contest.
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Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Wilhem Eliott
Beaufort
United States
Coleone
Elliott
Congress
Charleston
Bob Small
Tom Miller
Murris
Washington
Malaurin
Burglars Loot City Dispensary In Barnesville
Burglars entered the Barnesville dispensary by a rear window last night and helped themselves to whiskey. The morning dispenser Mr. Graham found several drawers opened but little whisky taken. the cash drawer contained only pennies and nickels.
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Barnesville
Graham
Surprised the Gamblers in Alexander City
Alexander City Alabama February 28 a special report says policemen aided by citizens surprised a crowd of gamblers this afternoon and arrested one man. The other gamblers fled as officers and mayor urged citizen help.
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Alexander City
Ala
Indictment Returned Against Greene and Gaynors in Frauds
In Savannah United States court a new indictment was returned against Captain B. D. Greene and the Gaynors over harbor frauds. The document mirrors points from which a previous demurrer was sustained by Judge Speer. The instrument is now believed perfected.
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Greene
Gaynors
Savannah
United States
B. D. Greene
Savannah Harbor
Speer
Mississippi Legislature Rejects Penitentiary Report in Historic Clash
In Jackson Mississippi by large margins both the House and Senate refused to endorse the penitentiary investigation report. The ten hour debate ended with the House voting 89 to 80 against endorsement and the Senate adopting a motion to merely receive the document. The episode marks a rare political stand against sensational charges against prison management.
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Jackson, Mies
Penitentiary Investigating Committee
House
Senate
Me Thomas
Washington
Board of Control
Dunn
Mississippi
Fleming Takes Charge as Athens Postmaster This Week
Athens Georgia February 28 special note Fleming assumes charge of the Athens post office tomorrow morning with Pink Morton retiring to private life for the time being all current staff remain in place Morton had been preparing the transfer there will be no changes in personnel for now
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Fleming
Athens
Willam Fleming
Pink Morton
Republican Party
Morton
Preparations Made for May Federal Court Session
Athens Georgia February 28. Authorities announce immediate steps for the May convening of the federal court. Old Deupree hall now in use by Athens Guards will be subdivided to create the needed court sections and quarters arranged to the judge and officers desires.
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Athens
Federal Court
Deupree
Will Run Again In Clarke County Sheriff Race
Athens Ga February 28 Special Sheriff John W Wier who has served Clarke county for twenty years announced his candidacy for reelection His opponent this year is J A Suddeth of Winterville
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Athens
John W. Wier
Clarke County
J. A. Suddeth
Winterville
Franchises Under Hammer at Montgomery Foreclosure Sale
The Montgomery Terminal and Railway Company real estate, tracks and franchises were auctioned under foreclosure. Bonds totaling 3260,000 were issued and the sale realized 680,000. a local investor bought the property, once the Georgia and Alabama railroad freight depot in the city center.
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Montgomery Railway Company
Montgomery
Als
Montgomery Terminal and Railway Company
Georgia and Alabama Railroad
Andrews for Legislature Announces Candidacy from Forsyth
Ex mayor John H. Andrews declares his bid to represent Monroe County in the Georgia General Assembly. With two posts open, he joins BE Walker and Dr John R. Shannon as fellow Republican candidates in Forsyth.
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Forsyth
John H. Andrews
Monroe County
General Assembly
BE. H. Walker
John R. Shannon
They Tore Down His Bills Showman Angers Raleigh
The Fannie Hill company, which appeared in Raleigh New Jersey, canceled its south dates after local newspapers denounced its vulgar posters. The manager says he has sued one paper, while several posters were torn down or defaced by residents.
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Raleigh
N. J
Fannie Hill Company
South
Petition for a Dispensary in Monroe County
A petition circulates seeking an election on Monroe county dispensary question. Sufficient signatures gathered, election expected soon to decide the issue. Godwin Gets Appointment as U S deputy marshal for southern Georgia. W. H. Godwin, ex Valdosta city clerk, receives commission and starts duties. appointed by U S Marshal John M. Barnes.
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Monroe County
Forsyth
Macon
Godwin
Carrollton Cotton Receipts Rise This Season
Carrollton Ga February 28 special report shows baled cotton receipts from wagons in Carrollton this season totaling about 21 000 according to warehouse entries and railroad shipments. Excludes about 1 950 to 2 108 bales bought by nearby towns and Hutcherson Manufacturing. Last year Carrollton’s receipts from wagons stood at 17 000.
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Carroll’s
Carrollton
Mandevile
Milly
Hutcherson Manufacturing Company
Carraliten
Waers
Coren
Carreliten
Exposition Board Welcomes Roosevelt Visit Amid Controversy
Charleston February 28 The board of directors approves a resolution inviting President Roosevelt to visit the exposition and disclaims responsibility for Colonel Tillman’s telegram withdrawing the invitation. Tillman defends his telegram and criticizes critics while noting private sword presentation concerns.
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Tillman
Roosevelt
Charleston
D. C
The
Exposition Company
J. H. Tillman
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Edgefield
Hoosevelt
Jenkins Sword
Common Cause of Headache Identified as Catarrh Remedy
A medical note explains headache origins, linking frontal headaches to catarrh of head and throat and headaches behind the eyes to catarrh of stomach or liver. It endorses Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an effective internal remedy, citing a teacher's testimonial of relief after use and noting tablets priced at 50 cents per package.
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Stuart
Cora Ainsley
Btuart
Atlantic and Birmingham to Build Car Shops at Waycross
Waycross, Ga February 2. Within thirty days a force of men will begin building cars and if experiments prove satisfactory permanent shops for car building will be erected. The Atlantic and Birmingham Railway will start manufacturing a dozen freight cars as soon as machinery arrives. George Dole Wadley, vice president, sought cars from existing factories but options were overbooked, prompting local manufacturing facilities to be established. If successful, shops will expand and all vans on the road may be produced in Waycross, boosting local employment for carpenters, blacksmiths and machinists.
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Atlantic and Birmingham Railroad Company
Waycross
Atlantic and Birmingham Railway Company
George Dole Wadley
Atlantic and
Birmingham
Wadley
Waycrass
Mortuary News From Multiple Georgia Cities
A telegram from H Q Roop in Dallas reports Earl Roop of El Paso died after grip developed into pneumonia at age 21. Dave Alsburg of New York died here this morning from hiccoughs. Mrs R J Guinn of LaGrange died at home from consumption. services at First Methodist tomorrow, burial at Hillview. Miss Mary R Dozier of Talbotton died at home this morning after a brief illness.
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Earl Roop
el Paso
Tex
Carrollton
H. QO. Roop
Dallas Tex
Mr. Roop
Dave Alsburg
Thomasville
Dave Alsturg
New York
BR. ¥. Guinn
LaGrange
R. J. Guinn
Mary B. Dozier
Talbotton
Talotton Ga
Mary R. Dozier
SS. HU
Toporew
Meador announces bid for lieutenant governor in Alabama
D. J. Meador of Marengo, president pro tem of the Alabama senate, begins a virulent campaign for lieutenant governor. His entrance sparks a political stir as other aspirants consider entering the race, with Dr. Cunningham seen as the administration candidate and Meador positioned to oppose him. The shakeup suggests a heated 4 year term battle under the new constitution.
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Birmingham
Ala
D. J. Meador
Marengo
Alabama
Cunningham
Jenks
Meador
Report Accuses Stowers of Unauthorized Loans with Interest
A legislative committee's report on ex-Treasurer Stowers cites a $107,000 temporary shortage. It states $87,000 was loaned in Memphis through E T Ratford Phil A Rush and Joan Armistead at 3 percent interest, to be split among them when collected. Witnesses included Governor Longino Auditor Cotenor Longing.
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Jackson
Emiss
Stowers
Memphis
E. T. Ratford
Phil A. Rush
Joan Armistead
Cotenor
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