SoIRIY CIRCUS 10, BE HELD IN APRIL
Arrangements for the show are completed with Harris Nickle Plate to provide the acts. The circus will be held in April at Central City park with the Elks backing the event. The Macon Lyceum and the Kinetoscope project promise strong attractions at the Academy of Music. A natatorium for Macon is proposed on Wesleyan College front, pending council approval. An unknown man was found dead near Central of Georgia tracks, police report to coroner. The Chamber of Commerce plans its next meeting to review committee reports and actions. The Brunswick boat to Macon will arrive soon with cargo and crew. government inspectors to follow.
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Constitution Bureau
Brown House
Macon
Flu
Elks Hag
Harris
Tha Elks
Fedeties
Macon Lyceum
Academy of Music
Boston
Harry Edwards
Lyceum
Mercer
Rute Evans
Artat
Ia W. EF. George
Homer Carraker
Ciizen
Wesleyan College
Collegn Street
Cubanian
Wegro
Central of Georgia
Holita
Oglethorpe Street
Chamber of Commerce
City of
George A. Smith
Macon Navigation Company
Brunawick
Smith
Birmingham
Ala
Pastors’ Union
Ministera
Feagin
Iim
A. J. Camp
Johnston
Camp
Beard
Great Western Railroadystem
Belug
Kansas City
Memphis
Marion County
New River
T. H. Alarich & Co
Mnofa Central Railroad
Illinois Central Railroad
West Point Man Loses Leg After Practical Joke
Henry Chappell a railroad employee in West Point was injured when white men played a prank pouring hot water on his leg. The wound worsened and required amputation the same afternoon by Drs. Horsely and McCulloh. The incident occurred at the Atlanta and West Point freight office where Chappell worked.
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Henry Chappell
West Point
Atlanta
Chappel
Imu
Charter sought for Brunswick to Albany rail link via Offerman
Waycross Ga March 1 It is understood a charter will be applied for at once for a line from Brunswick to Albany via Offerman on the Plant system and Nicholls on the Waycross Air Line. Parties expect immediate construction linking the present Offerman line toward Nicholls owned by Southern Pine Co. Thirty miles of the line are in operation New York and Savannah capitalists are interested in the project.
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Brunswick
Albany
New York
Savannah
Runaway Marriage Binds Ten-Eleven-Year-Old Couple
In Sandersville Georgia on March 1 a runaway marriage occurred between Thomas Summerlin son of former state legislator De Buzmertin and Susie May niece of Senator Dr. William Rawlings. After parental objections on Monday, Summerlin obtained horses and a buggy, collected Mayo from the schoolhouse, and the couple rode to Riddleville where they wed. Both were said to be eleven years old.
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Sandersville
Tia Place
Thomas Summerlin
Schoalhouse
Mins Mayo
Riddleville
Plant System officials meet with Waycross leaders
Waycross chamber of commerce and Plant System officials held conferences indicating strong cooperation for town growth. Rumors suggest upcoming deals may boost property values as Major Dunham and Mr Plant show special interest in improvements and downtown development.
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Waycross Merchanta
Plant System
Waycross
Chamber of Commerce
Ayatem
Plant
Major Dunham
Neely in Cartersville Tail for 1897 murder
Special report from Cartersville says Ed Neely, accused of fatally stabbing Jos Tooney near Raccoon Creek on May 1, 1897, has been arrested after Atlanta officers wired for wanted status. Deputy Sheriff Tinsley brought Neely in from Cartersville jail amid previous manhunts.
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Cartersville
Ed Neely
Jos Tooney
Jos
Atlanta
Neely
Tinsley
Min
Jafi
Josh Tooney
Plente
Ectoas Raccoon Creek
Stilesboro
Tooney
Trial in Hawkinsville for killing Solomon in Cochran
The state’s case against John Neal opened in Hawkinsville Superior Court. The crowded courtroom heard ten prosecution strikes and six by the defense as Neal faces charges for shooting and killing Solomon in Cochran about a year ago. The defense contends justification.
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John Neal
Solomon
Cochran
Rankinsville
G. W. Whitaker
Valdosta
J. F. DeLacy
J. H. Martly
Martin
Macon
Neal
Negro Swindler Posing as Doctor Fleeces Rich and Poor
In Washington Georgia a tall black man calling himself Dr Murray of Chicago, a self styled eminent divine preacher and lawyer, swindled numerous Black residents by posing as a traveling agent for Sears, Roebuck and Co. He took freight payments in advance for groceries, wagons, guano and more, collecting small sums from many and escaping with about 39 dollars. A $90 reward is talked of for his capture.
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Washington
Murray
Chicago
Sears, Hons ‘Buck & Co
9 Building and Loan Association
Whch
Narrow Escape From Gas in Savannah Hotel
J Doyle, a 65 year old man from Ainmar Ga, narrowly escaped asphyxiation at the Feriven house in Savannah. A bell boy detected gas odor in room 56 around 11 am, forcing entry and finding him unconscious. Windows were opened, revival efforts succeeded, but Davis cannot explain the accident.
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Savannah
J. ¥. Doyle
Aimar
Davis
Resigned His Position in Helena Georgia
Resigning as agent for the Georgia and Alabama railway in Helena Mr. R Pugh leaves effective today. Mr A G Stone succeeds him bringing prominence from the Georgia Southern and Florida and tenure as superintendent of the Georgia Fine railway. Friends regret the departure of a universally popular official with years of service.
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Helens
R. , Pugh
Georgia and
Alapam Railway
A. G. Stone
Pugh
Georgia
Alabama
Stone
Two Children Released From Prosecution Over Ga Post Office Break In
In Bills Georgia two youngsters Ira and Otoola Strickland were freed from custody by US Commissioner J F Lewis on authority from Judge Em ory Speer owing to their youth. Officials expect the likely arrest of the party who urged them to commit the night-time break in and will bring that person here for investigation.
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Young
Savannah
Ira
Otoola Strickland
Bills
United States
J. F. Lewis
Emory Speer
Safe Cracking in Houston Has Haschton Cafe Robbed
Harmony Grove Georgia March Special Dr W P De LaPervierre s cafe blown open at Haschton Georgia last night and robbed of 100 in cash Officers say two crews secured yet Shockley admitted to bail Milner Georgia March Special H A Shockley who shot and cut William Perkins two weeks ago admitted to bail 1000 with no evidence represented by Senator John F Redding and Judge E Dupree
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Houston
Harmony Grove
W. P. de LaPervierre
Haschton
Per‘petrators
Shockley
Milner
H. A. Shockley
William Perkins
Hoe
John F. Redding
Perkins
Hawkins Dies Suddenly in Thomasville Ga
Mr B P Hawkins died at his home today from pseuro pneumonia after one week of illness. He was a leading member of the Thomasville National Bank and a progressive town figure. Funeral is set for tomorrow. James E Haggard, Harmony Grove, aged eighty three, died at his home nearby at noon. He was an old respected citizen.
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F. Hawking
Thomasville
BP. Hawkins
Daty
Harmony ‘Trove
James E. Haggard
Feora
Texas Legislature Will Declare War with Filipinos
A House resolution introduced in Austin on March 1 denounces the war and calls for action. The measure, expected to pass, frames the conflict against Filipino forces as a national issue.
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Texas
Brazal
Austin
Tex
Weil
Ponder murder case developments tie Bankston to Cronin attack
Detectives report new evidence from Cronin, the man Pendley allegedly tried to murder, and hint Bankston may have been involved. Pendley and Bankston remain tightly guarded as Fulton County grand jury prepares to indict next Monday. The trials will place Bankston first, Pendley as key witness, with officials praising the Constitution for critical material.
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Joseph
Cronin
Constitution
Pendley
Banketon
Bankston
Fulton County Grand Jury
Dla
North Carolina Legislature Acts Passed in Raleigh
The North Carolina house approved measures to elect four extra trustees for the school for the deaf and mute, fund the agricultural college with ten thousand dollars yearly, and issue twenty thousand dollars in bonds to pay penitentiary debts and acquire convict-labor farms. A railway commission was abolished and a new three-member North Carolina Corporation Commission established, with future public vote. Senate passed Jim Crow car bill. Senate and house adjourned after disputes over cases against J. W. and S. Otho Wilson. Ex-Chief Justice Sheppard named law professor. Carr endowed a dormitory at the university. a decision favored penitentiary rights against W. H. Day.
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Raleigh
M. C
Algo
Agricultural College
Holmes
Railway Commission
North Carolna
Senate
Chorge
Sien
Caan
J. W
Otho Wilson
Russell
Wilsons
James DB. Shepperd
The
State University
John Manning
Durtant
Carr
University
Elven Ily
Tarleton Divorce Granted in Lexington Custody and Alimony
Mrs Tarleton formerly Miss Dallis Cook of Atlanta was granted a divorce today in Lexington Kentucky. She received custody of their infant son and alimony of 46000. The estranged husband is a wealthy young horseman and stock raiser. Domestic troubles led to their separation.
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Misa Dallas Cook
Lexington
Tarleton
Nusbana
Dallis Cook
Atlanta
Shaeles's Party in Charlotte Introduces New Cotton Bale
In Charlotte on March 1, Mr John B. Searles of the American Cotton Company and Mr Hiehara B. Edmonds of Baltimore discuss the round bale method. Searles, formerly sugar-trust secretary, now focuses on cotton baling and handling. The company owns the patent and plans wide southern adoption with a current operation under construction to produce a million bales next year.
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Charlotte
N. C
John B. Searles
American Cotton Company
Hiehara Bi. Edmonds
Manufactures Record
Baltimore
Searles
Sugar-Trust
South
Trading Stamp Men Disappear in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee on March 1 a local report says two trailing stamp companies folded their operations and vanished overnight. About 1099 dollars worth of stamps are unredeemed and held by residents and merchants. Authorities note the firms were heavily taxed and their redemption records may be void.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Xt Ia
Alabama pastors push political action in liquor fight
Alabama pastors vow to push for a constitutional convention to block future dispensary laws. They press for votes supporting measures that avoid affecting the constitution, while local officials spar over enforcement of Sunday liquor restrictions and a proposed ordinance amendment.
Army supply sale planned after inspection at Huntsville
Col Otto Falk, chief inspector of the quartermaster’s department, says a large sale of condemned army supplies will occur in the next days. Everything from warehouse items to tent pins may be auctioned. Capt Charles M Augur, depot quartermaster, expects to depart Huntsville late April after shipping or selling all government property. Temporary mess halls and camp buildings are mostly sold.
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Hunteville
Hauhtaville
Ala
Otto Falk
Quartermaster's Department
Anle
Charles M. Augur
Dota
Tountsville
Sixteenth Infantry
Prices, Corral Memory and Wagon Trains Move East
Prices ranged from twenty dollars to high figures as the quartermaster’s corral fades to memory. A wagon train remains and has been moved from the Chapman place in Breele East Hantsville, sent overland to Chattanooga. Captain Teagarden will depart for Porto Rico to serve as staff. Brigadier General Richam Comts awaits orders elsewhere. The first district hospital at Meridianville suspension sent twelve patients to Fort McPherson. The Pullman conveyance carried them to the general hospital. medical supplies turned over to the local depot for shipping elsewhere.
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Ings
Chapman Place
Breele Place
East Hantsvile
Chattanooga
Teagarden
Commissary Department
Porto Rico
Richam Comts
First District Hospital
Corps Reserve Hospital
Robinson Place
Meridianville
Larnes
Genera
Fort McPherson
Private George Baker Convicted for Joe McLeod Murder
Huntsville Ala March 1 Special Private George Baker of the Eighth United States volunteer infantry was convicted in circuit court of murder in the road near Whiteburg. He received a life sentence after the body of Joe McLeod was found riddled with bullets. Baker had disappeared and later rejoined his regiment at Chickamauga. Also noted: sixty two hospital corps discharged as the district hospital was discontinued. A separate item from Leesburg recounts a ten year old daughter of Mrs Wiley Forther burned to death by an open grate across the mountain.
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George Baker
Joe McLeod
Huntsville
Ala
Eighth United States Volunteer Infantry
Lfe
McLeod
Whiteburg
Baker
Eymune Regiment
Chickamauga
First District
Chita
Leesburg, Ale
Wiley Forther
Man Fell From Mill Top in Dwight Manufacturing Incident
In Alstame City Alabama on March Jim Cowper died after falling from the new mill at Dwight Manufacturing Company. In Gadaden Alabama on March 1 Will Gilbert a farmer, had his skull fractured by G W Blake who said Gilbert insulted his wife. Blake struck Gilbert with a chair repeatedly, until it broke, in a fatal conduct.
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Alstame City
Ala
Jim Cowper
Dwight Manufacturing Company
Gadaden
Will Gilbert
G. W. Blake
Blake
Gilbert
Wedding in Gadsden Alabama Prominent Couple Wed
Louis Aveman and Miss Lewis were married here yesterday and left for a bridal tour north. Both are prominent figures with Loveman Sentry Goods Company.
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Gadsden
Als
Ala
Louis Aveman
Miss Lewis
Loveman Ieaehlor
Loveman Sentry Gooda Company
Brown and Northen to Meet Joint Meeting Tomorrow
President J. Papa Brown of the State Agricultural Society arrives to confer with W. J. Northen Atlanta fair committee chair. A joint committee meeting at the Kimball house tomorrow aims to finalize details of the fair with focus on premium list and advertising while subcommittee chairs name members.
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J. Papa Brown
State Agricultural Society
W. J. Northen
Atlanta Fair Committee
Atlanta
Brown
J. H. Martin
Wittes
Tees
Four Kiltyre Demonstrations Impress Large Crowd on Marietta Street
A large crowd watched four successful Kiltyre demonstrations on Marietta Street near Broad. Harry J. Doyle of Monarch Fire Appliance sparked the kerosene soaked box, causing a rapid blaze. The first dash of Kiltyre in a tube extinguished flames, prompting more tests and a safety report for Assistant Fire Chief Cummings. Monarch Fire Appliance Co. warns against imitations and asserts patent ownership and trademark protections.
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Marietta Street
Broad Street
Harry J. Doyle
Monarch Fire Appliance Company
Cummings
Joyner
DeKalb Superior Court Clears Docket Quickly
The DeKalb Lemalle county Superior Court, under Judge Chandler, has disposed of the heavy civil docket in three days after the city court's abolition shifted more work to the higher court. This morning criminal business begins, with many cases to be tried, but court machinery runs efficiently and costs should be lower this year than before.
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Superior Court
Lemalle County
Candler
DeKalb
Are Looking for Merrick Suspected Murderer in Norfolk
Portsmouth police seek George Merrick in a case where Maggie Jones and her newborn were found dead on Green Street. A ten-year-old daughter said Merrick beat her mother, though a physician reported the woman slipped in snow. Merrick has not been seen since the discovery and investigators press the inquiry.
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Norfolk
Portsmouth
George Merrick
Maggie Jones
Green Street
Merwick
Fin
Jones
Merrick
Fragmented Health Complaint Rants in an Anguished Email
A jittery, long-winded email expresses pain in the back and throat, dirtiness, collapse, and a sense of looming death. The writer lists various ailments, including sores, coughing, and appetite loss, presenting a bleak, frenzied cry for relief or help.
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General Macon News
Newsy
Louis Burghard
Weather Bureau
Milledgeville
Hawkinsville
Carter
Regrees
Wilkes County
G Big House
Rich
Davis Blew
Gronin
Bankston and
North Carolina Legislature
Shaeles's
ED Stuft
H. Z. Shobe
Lucas Ave
Bt. Louis
S.S. Ss
Swift Specifc Company
Tiana
Farlinger
Cracker
Peachtree ST
Paris
Atlanta School of Languages
Peashtrea St
Brown and
Northen
Kilfyre
Monarch Pire Appliance Company (Incorporated
Dekalb Superior Court
DR Hathaway & Company
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