Railroads Struggle Through Severe Floods Across Georgia
Heavy rain and rising Coosa water trap Gadsden and Rome as rail lines suffer mixed conditions. In Bartow County, Munford mill and several bridges are washed away, with extensive damage to warehouses, a gin house, and a carriage factory. Trains on some lines run near schedule, while others face closures and delays.
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Coosa
Oostenaula
Rome
Oostipaula
Hamilton
Fourth Ward
Broad Street
Mobley Lake
Southern
Georgia Division
Selma
Etowah
Kingston
Chattanooga, Rome and Southern
Decaturs
Silver Creek
Rounsaville
Lindale Mill Company
Bartow
Cartersville
Munford
Peta Creek
James Gilreath
Munford Mill
Stampersek
Jones Foil
Tr on Bridge Washes Away Near Buford Georgia
A bridge over the Chattahoochee River between Forsyth and Gwinnett counties at Buford washes away yesterday around 1 PM. The iron structure sank after the foundation under the central pier failed, disrupting Buford’s fertilizer and provision trade. The bridge, built by Forsyth County about four years ago for $7,000, no longer stands and its location is unknown.
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Chattahoochee
Forsyth
Gwinnett
Fuford
Spenia
Place
Cumming
Buford
Forsyth County
Bridge Loosened By Drift Halts Rail Traffic at Lookout
A drift loosened the Lookout Mountain bridge over Chattanooga creek on the Nashville and Chattanooga railroad today, stopping train crossings. Crews work to secure the span and restore service as repairs proceed.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chattanooga Creek
Lookout Mountain
Nashville and Chattanooga
Harrowing raft ordeal on Coosa river traps Atlanta bride
A young married woman from Atlanta faced a terrifying rafting trip on the Coosa near Rome. The frightened wife refused to leave the raft midstream, and her husband abandoned her to walk to Gadsden. Police withheld her name, and she was returned to Atlanta after being found nearly dead from fear. No word on the husband.
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Rome
Atlanta
Coosa
Gadsden
Polceman Wingfeld Guice
Colonel Bellinger Plans Cuban Troop Return Via Fort Pulaski
Savannah March 16 Lieutenant Colonel J B Bellinger depot quartermaster proposes using Fort Pulaski as a quarantine station to speed movements of volunteers from Cuba. Transports would unload at Pulaski and return to Cuba while Fort Pulaski disinfects clothing and baggage in stages. The plan aims to handle over 10 000 volunteers by late May, avoiding Sapelo delays, and is said to be favored for adoption.
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Cuba
Savannah
Sapelo
Fort Pulaski
Fort Pullaks
Retlinger
Sapolo
Invents a cotton chopher near Tifton Georgia
Mr J M Pope of near Jacobs post office eight miles east of Tifton has applied for letters patent on a cotton chopper that promises to transform cotton culture It can be powered by one or two horses and uses a revolving disc to cut and guard the row while removing grass and weeds and can drill at one one and a half two or three feet.
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Tifton
J. M. Pope
Jacobs Post Office
Going Home in Great Style Third Connecticut Volunteers
Third Connecticut volunteers will be mustered out Monday with wages and travel pay about 1 dollar each. Company C from Norwich has secured space on the steamship Tallahassee to New York for return. Companies F and E will use special through trains. G from Putnam may follow with a similar arrangement.
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Connecticut
Savannah
Norwich
Tallahasses
New York
Danielaga
Willmaine
Putnam
Destructive Storm Hits Oslethorpe Georgia
A sharp cyclone swept Oslethorpe at noon yesterday damaging roofs and chimneys. A large brick store lost part of its wall and a warehouse roof was blown off. Dr Oliver’s carnage house fell, ruining a new phaeton. The storm was brief with no injuries. Bank of Adel organized with W. H. Witham as president and J. Wilkes as VP, others named. location Adel, Georgia.
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Oslethorpe
Brich
L. Carter & Co
Greer & Shealey
Oliver
Bank of
W. & Witham
J. ‘Wilkes
W. L. Warnell
Cashier
J.T. Wilkes
A. Juehen
Messrs. Clements
Pope
Parrish
Champion Debate at Mercer Tonight
Mercer University hosts a spring term debate between Ciceronian and Phi Delta Societies on the question if an Anglo American alliance would benefit the United States. Debaters include Sims, Sammons, Taylor, Childs, Bacon, and Tanner. Judges and Gord’s band will provide music. Alumni Hall fundraising raises 400 for a new building, with plans by architect Blair and work to begin next week. Birdie Young dies at 2 AM from morphine, to be buried with charity funds covering expenses. Todd, charged with robbery and assault, is in custody after slugging merchant W. W. Cooke. case tied to Birmingham.
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Constitution
Brown House
Macon
Mercer University
Ciceronian
Phil Delta
Lamar Sims
Jonssboro
Virgil Sammons
Mercer
Glalr
Birdie Young
Atlanta
Columbus
Savannah
Odla Ashmore
Dealta
Lefora
National Building and Loan Association
Montgomery
Ala
United States
W. P. Lee
Waycross
Lee
Falligant
Thomas Tichenor
Tighenor
Jim
Did You Have the Grip Aimed at Dr Miles Nervine Relief
A reader describes lingering fatigue and nervous exhaustion after a grip attack and credits Dr Miles Nervine with restoring strength sleep and appetite. The ad claims fast relief from headaches dizziness irritability and unrest and offers a free trial package of Dr Miles Nervine and related pills by card request.
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La‘Grippe
Miles
White
aicGregor
Texas
Dr. Miles
Cicarettes Sold Children Greek Fruit Dealer Arrested
Morning Hibernians march to St Josephs Catholic church for Father Kennedy s sermon on St Patrick. An informal reception at Hibernian hall follows with speeches. Newsy Notes.
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Hibernians
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Kennedy
St. Patrick
Hibernian Hall
Property sale on Cherry street to Lazarus Jewelry firm
The Cherry street property now home to Lazarus Jewelry Co. was bought from Sam Weichselbaum by Bads, Neil & Co. for 12250, with plans for a handsome building to be used by them. Nearby notes mention Rev J C Tis leaving First Presbyterian for Lake City and several court actions in Savannah and Macon.
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Dodson
Northen
Georgia State Senate
Dodann
United States Court
Third District
Congress
Macon
Henry M. Filagier
Milionaire
James T. Nesbit
Georgia Avenue
Ed Watt
Piorita
Cherry Street
Lazarus Jewelry Company
Bads, Neil & Co
Sam Weichselbaum
J. C. Tis
Meen
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Lake City
Flamey
Tims
United States
Harris & Birch
Norman W. Dodge
Hugh Gills
Laucens
Marlo
Louise Myrick
Americus
Superior Cour
Notingham
Vial
Eatman to be brought back on crooked transactions charge
Albany officials announce that W. Eatman former lessee and manager of the Albany Inn will be brought back to face charges tied to various questionable deals and liquor selling without a license. He departed abruptly for Florida amid creditors and investigations. Requisition papers may be needed for his return from St Augustine and attached inventories of his stored liquors will go to debtors.
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Albany
al W. Eatman
Albany Inn
Fatman
Hobo
Hester
Batman
Edwards
Halon
Bt. Augustine
Fla.1
Albany Int
Florida
Revive the Society Meets in Savannah
Former members of the Society of Cincinnati in Georgia meet in Savannah to revive the society and seek recognition from the general society. Elected members include William Habersham and John McIntosh heirs, plus Habersham and Charlton holding temporary offices, with delegates named to petition the general body for recognition at the New York triennial in May.
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Cincinnati
Savannah
Savanah
Society of Cincinnat
Georgia
General Society
William
Keyle Habersham
Joneth Kabeream
Queen Mcintosh
John McIntosh
L. Cecil Berrien
John Berrien
Wiliam Waring Habersham
John Habersham
Calhoun Smith
John Carroway Smith
William Henry Milton
John Milton
Walter G. Charlton
Frederick Shick
William Seyle Habersham
F. Anthrop Foater
William Harden
New York
Maddox Signals Cautious Stand on Next Election
Rome Ga March 1 Special Congressman John W Maddox returned from Texas where he viewed local politics and said talk of his bid is premature He hinted that future wishes of his constituents will guide him and indicated he may run again despite challenges Judge Maddox is viewed as the district's strongest candidate after a demanding term and remains popular across thirteen counties
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Rome
John W. Maddox
Texas
Congress
Calhoun
Fite
Bartow
Maddox
Murder confession ties Jerry Rhodes to Dickinson killing
Police hold positive belief that Jerry Rhodes murdered Bud Dickinson of Grima Georgia. Evidence builds daily as Rhodes faces commitment trial before Justice Borrel tomorrow at 7 pm. A friend confirms the murder confession, to be published with names omitted.
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Grima
Jerry Rhodes
Bud Dickingon
Rhodes
Justice Borrel
Dickinson
SROw Stranded In Columbus Georgia Show Attacked
Levi & Seaman's dog and pony show halted in Columbus after a two week southern run ended in losses. The Georgia Alabama railway attached two horses to cover a $50 claim while the show’s management maintained no local bills were owed. Levy said the act could not continue and will try to sell assets as some employees were paid. others seek freight trains home.
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Columbus
Hawave
Efrens
Shipborne Message From Port Said Amid Turbulent Weather
Port Said reports a chaotic scene with US Sheridan personnel evacuating amid rough waters. The dispatch notes galled equipment and damaged gear as crews struggle to secure vessels and await further orders.
Farlinger's Fish Department Prices at Columbia River Market
Catalog listing multiple seafood items with prices, including Columbia River salmon in various sizes, Canadian lobsters, canned terrapin, Biloxi shrimp, deviled crabs, little neck clams, haddock roe, sardines French varieties, anchovies, mushrooms, kippers, and mackerel. Prices shown in cents per item or can, reflecting a period market display.
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Columbia River
Sic
Five killed in street duel and ensuing riot in Columbus
A violent clash at Peachtree Street ends with five dead including Chief Goulee and Sheriff Williams’s son. A second volley kills Detective Hart as crowds stampede. Governor Dones telegraphed, Judge Belding named police chief with 150 specials. Local officials vow peace amid fear of further trouble and arrests.
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Toter
Thomas Goulee
John O. Williams
Louis Hinkle
Schwannita
Hinkle
Sheriff Willams
Coffee Willams
Sam
Wil Watt
Hart
James Hart
Ms Skull
Samuel Tate
John Archer
Groes'g Undertaking
John Williams
Goulee
Toler
Young Hinkle
Viciin
Bheritt ‘Willams
Judge Belding
Met
Williamses
Tate
Poleri
Hig Bouy
Gosies
Haves
Gossee
Williams
Will Hams
Spear
Dones
Hot Springs
Ciizens
Columbus
Tex
Scott
Reese
Charles Boeme
Mrs Place Told Fate by Warden Before Execution
In New York on March 16 Warden Sage informed Mrs Place that Governor Roosevelt refused to commute her death sentence. The warden cited the medical report on her mental condition. Roosevelt later sent instructions for an unsensational execution with witnesses and press representation to prevent sensationalism.
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New York
Sage
Vbe Sing Bing State
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Decatur
Tim
Memphis
Tron Bridge
Bellinger
FLAN
Macon County
Browntown
Bruumwick
Cumberland
Alumni Hall
Macon News
Graham
Troup County
LaGrange
Tom Todd
Pearce
Thompson
Todd
W.W. Cooke
West Point
Alec Wented
Birmingham
First Street Methodist Church
Mulberry Street Methodist Church
Tainall Square Presbyterian Church
Judge Turner
LaGranga
First Street Church
Mr. Gale
Tatnall Square Presbyterian Church
Astmore
Eatman
Wil
Judge Maddox
Srow
Port Said
Sheridan
R. C. Black
Whitehall Street
Farlinger's Carried Fish Department
Jeanne d' Arc
L.a
We. Klee
A.W. Farlinger
Peachtree St
Dunn
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