Rome and East Tennessee Suffer Severe Flooding
Rome is inundated as rivers rise rapidly and train service is disrupted by washed out trestles. In Carter ville and surrounding counties heavy rains cause property damage, bridge washouts, and railroad track instability. Gipson and nearby towns report widespread flooding and forced evacuations amid frequent railroad delays.
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Bridgea
Cartersville
Bulford
Pertit's Creek
Mumford's Mill
Snake Monster Killed Near Tifton by Guest
In Tifton on March 9 Mr. G. W. Guest, supervising turpentine hands, slain a monster rattlesnake. The reptile measured eight inches in length after its rattles were removed, twelve or thirteen rattles plus a button. It was a large, well-proportioned specimen likely the largest ever killed in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tifton
G. W. Guest
W. L. Fender
Fattler
Jurors Mistrial After Death Of Griffth’s Son
Savannah March 15 Special The Haupt embezzlement trial halted when juror W H Griffith’s young son died of pneumonia while jurors waited at Screven, mistrial declared and the case set for next Tuesday. Sixth Immunes Mustered Out, soldiers paid about 125 each and to return home. some may enlist in regular army. Cavanaugh estate appraisal shows value over 3000. he was a Mason, Shriner and prominent Georgia figure.
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Savannah
George W. Haupt
Georgia Pipe Railord Company
W. H. Grifith
Griffith
Enae
Telat
Duffy Street
United States
Kentucky
Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
G. B. Pritchard
L. D. ‘Ygon
Cavanaugh
John H. Cavanaugh
Georgia
Big Blaze on Cumberland Fire on Cumberland Island or hotel buildings
A Cumberland Island fire reports indicate woods or hotel buildings burning with no definite information. Jekyl Island is nearest point. communication is lacking. Secretary of the Interior Cornelius Bliss, a Jekyl Island Club member, invited President McKinley and party to visit Jekyll Island next week.
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Brunswick
Cumberland I Sland
Jekyl Island
Cumberland
Cornelius Biss
McKinley
Jekyl
Confederates in Columbus form new veterans association
One hundred Muscogee county old soldiers organized Muscogee council No. 1 of the United Confederate Veterans Association in Columbus to aid needy veterans and push for U S pensions. The charter lists a captain three lieutenants seven sergeants and fifteen corporals. Grigsby Thomas Jr. named captain with W Cook as first lieutenant.
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Columbus
Muscogee County
Muscogee Concil
United Confederate Veterans’ Association
United States
Eivil
Grigsby
Thomas, Jr
Catain
W. Cook
Witness Who Would Not Talk Convict Testimony Shapes Trial
Lawrenceville Georgia March 2 Special The second week of the superior court ends with Judge Russell presiding The sheriff and officers are kept busy by his orders to clear the bar except lawyers jurors and preachers A convict named Anderson testified weakly in the state v Brandon Anderson convicted sent to coal mines Brandon convicted but granted new trial Anderson brought from coal mines as star witness He refused to answer questions and the court urged jail for noncompliance but he stayed silent The behavior underscores the odd dynamics of this trial and the convict witness impact on proceedings
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Lawrenceville
R. B. Rus‘sell
Russell
Gwinnett
Farors
Brandon
Anderson
Hut Anderson
Dudge
Brown
Huston
Merry
Taylor County
Felton
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Washington Dessau
Birdie
Sulivan
Macon Convict Declines to Talk in Pending Case
In Macon a convict declared that jurors would not believe him due to his status, claiming he would not talk further. The court and lawyers acknowledged the defendant's condition as significant to the case, which remains pending.
Grand jurors oppose dispensary in Baxley Georgia
Baxley grand jury reports the dispensary increases drunkenness and asks the legislature to abolish it and restore the former high license laws of Appling County. Judge Bennett’s rulings have pleased the bar. Court has sat eight days with several visiting attorneys present.
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Baxley
Appling
Bennett
Georgia volunteers face reorganization amid Macon militiamen
The Constitution Bureau in Macon reports the First Georgia volunteers are strongest, with the Macon Volunteers the only effective company. Floyd Rifles and Macon Guards face reorganization or disbandment. Hussars may disband after resignations. guards disband following Captain Stevens’ resignation. A separate shooting at a nearby ice factory injured James Hunnicutt, likely linked to a train robbery suspect Jim Morris. Lieutenant Corbett returns from Cuba and may pursue a major’s role. postmaster prospects stir local politics as Hertz’s term nears end.
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Acth
G. C. Conner, Jr
Robert Hazlehurst
Leutenant
Lawson Brown
Floyd’ Rifles
Macon
Rifles
Israe
Macon Volunteers
Floyd Rifles
Stevens
Macon Guards
Macon Light Infantry
James Hunnicutt
Foe
Jim Morris
Hunnicutt
Morvie
Morris
Richmond
Georgia Southern and Florida
Unadilla
Anderson
Tanksley
Hummicutt
Tankley
Corbett
Walter P. Corbett
Cuba
Quartermaster's Department
Bates
Ploydeilies
Hertz
Harry 8. Edwards
Desiree
Bertx
Arrest of Bud Hackett Near Cartersville Ga
Bud Hackett, who killed John Morris at a dance near Cartersville on December last, was arrested four farm miles from Clarksville on Tuesday by Mack and Hob McGinnis. A $1000 reward was awarded to the captors. The murder occurred at a Levi Jeeves farm dance when Hackett lured Morris away and fatally wounded him.
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John Morris
Cartersville
Bud Hackett
Levi Jeeves
Clarksville
Mack
Hob McGinnis
Haya
Hackett
Morris
Proverties
Doctor and Mayor Fall Out in Blue Ridge Clash
In Blue Ridge Georgia on March 15 a local alley dispute nearly sparked a public confrontation between Mayor J Alten and Dr. Terrell. The council opened an alley through Terrell and sister-in-law Mrs Shaper property, workers were blocked at gunpoint, and Terrell admitted writing a caustic article claiming the mayor should cowhide him, setting the stage for possible trouble.
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Blue Ridge
Ciisons
Terrell
J. ¥. Alten
Dr. Terrell
Bia
Lively Tilt Between Officers at Po- Mee Meeting
In Augusta Georgia police commissioners hear sensational developments as Policeman Martin is reprimanded off duty with no fine or suspension. Chief Hood defends Martin while Mayor Phinizy faults the chief. A Tuesday night session will consider further investigation and potential charges. Major Cruse leaves Columbus after winding up duty.
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Phinizy
Chief Hood
Po- Mee
Augusta
Martin
Calhoun
Police Commission
Hood
Phimsy
Policeman Martin
Flood
Phin- Say
Hexver
Cough Remedy Ad Promotes Scott's Emulsion
An advertorial urges readers to treat lingering coughs before they worsen into lung disease. It promotes Scott's Emulsion, a cod liver oil with hypophosphites, claiming it strengthens the body and aids recovery. It references family consumption as a warning and touts the product as a best remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Sardine varieties and sizes listed in French labels
A catalog snippet lists Harlequin Sardines, Jeanne d Arc Sardines, Pyite and Vonelesa brands in various quarter to half sizes. Items include Boneless and Peeled Sardines, Sardines in Tomato Sauce, Truffles and Mushrooms, Spratten in Olive Oil, Jampered Snotch Herring and Markarel in oil priced at shown figures.
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Jeanne .d'Arc
Ide
B. A
Kivler Spratten
Se. Markerel
Postmaster's Hertz's successor and city inspectors visit Macon
Commissioner Stevens of Agriculture conducts a broad inspection of fertilizer and oil factories in Macon and the state. He personally examines material quality and business practices, and notes practical, businesslike operation under Mr. Blevens in the agricultural department. Rumors say Central Railroad may launch a fast Atlanta to Savannah schedule via Macon, leaving Ar- jaria around 6 PM and arriving next morning.
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Hertz
Senate
Stevens
Steve
Macon
Blevens
Agricultural Department
Central Railroad
Atlanta
Savannah
Southern
Ar- Jaria
Savareth
Swean L. Bam
Bibb
Aad
Peldge
Ham
Smith & Winship
Hardeman, Davis & Turner
J. L. Hardeman
Bartlett & Ellis
Delia Greene
Georgiia Southern and Florida Railroad
Huaby
Bayne
Plaintife and
Hall & Wimberly
Improvements at Tifton Brick Masonic Building Front
Special dirt was broken Saturday in Tifton Georgia for a Masonic building project. A brick front is planned for the structure facing a street likely slated as the main entrance for the new hotel extension nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Pbuilding
Tifton
Masonic
Stty - Maio
Boiler Explosion Damages Engine Site Near LaGrange Ga
Yesterday afternoon a boiler at a stationary engine exploded a few miles below LaGrange causing heavy damage. Mr Norris and Mr Cotton were knocked down and bruised, with Cotton losing part of his clothing. A fireman suffered severe injuries including a crushed thigh and arm fractures and internal injuries. He is believed near death as the boiler flew seventy five to one hundred yards.
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LaGrange
TaGrange
Atazlionary
Norris
Cotton
Negro
Ohio People Visit Tifton
A party of nineteen from Cleveland Ohio arrived in Tifton Georgia on March 15 and rented rooms at Hoig Manard for a month or more. They plan to survey the country with the aim of purchasing homes. The group includes FR Priday A H Pridsy C Mr Hagen and J M Brewer and their families. They visited three weeks ago and spent a week in the state and were impressed by the area.
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Tifton
Ussber
Cleveland
Hoig Manard
FR. Priday
A. H. Pridsy
C. Mr. Hagen
J. M. Brewer
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