Georgia to Meet Cornell in Atlanta
Georgia prepares for a spring clash with Cornell in Atlanta marking the first southward visit of Cornell's athletic squad in history. Under Hugh Jennings, Cornell’s coaching legacy contributes to a strong Georgia lineup featuring captain DuBose, catcher Moore, and ace Hibardaun, with a 17 game schedule including North Carolina and Virginia.
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Georgia
Cornell
Atlanta
Adams
North Carolina
Virginia
Deadly Gun Abroad Amid Breathing Perils
Fragmented note warns of deadly gas and illness abroad, mentioning fever chills sore throat cough and health hazards. Promises trial bottle and calls attention to dangerous exposure and undisclosed remedies.
Nuisance Charge Sparks Comical City Court Halt
In a Decatur Street scene Judge Nash hears a string of urban misfits. An asthmatic vagrant named Cooper is fined for general nuisance after using onions as a seat. Albert Walker and his brother cry as oranges and petty entanglements unfold in comic fashion. Friz the Queen of Hobo Alley appears in court with a satirical tale, while John Jacob Huskins protests a supposed mistake before a lighthearted bench.
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Cooper
Ben
Nash
Albert
Albert Walker
Alpert
John Jacob
John Jacob Huskins
Ike
Fudge
John
John Jacob Huskus
Fire Damages Compress Cotton Warehouse Fire destroys up to 700 bales as flames are fought through the night
A fire at Bell Street Compress Company warehouse damaged 1,000 bales of cotton, with about 300 bales likely to be totally destroyed. Officers spotted the blaze before 10 PM, and Chief Joyner led firefighting efforts with extensive water usage delaying full containment. Firefighters expected several hours to extinguish, while remaining bales were saved despite heavy water damage. Dr J D Turn, president of the company, attended but could not estimate loss due to water and uncertain bale counts.
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Bell Street Compress Company
Stallogs
Aida
Joyner
Buorlly
J D Turn
Lcga
Warahowe
Atlanta Waterworks Profitable Municipal Asset in 1897 Report
An Atlanta water department report disputes Chattanooga Times claims that municipal ownership failed. It shows net city profit over expenses of 64,453.69 with substantial plant value and credits for free service. The figures defend municipal operation and note a high plant valuation offset by bonded debt.
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Chattanooga
Chattanooga Times
Atlanta
Goldsmith
Park Woodward
Atlanta Water Department
Woodward
Atlanta Waterwork
Maine
Nnt
Columbus May Be In League With Southern Baseball
Columbus may join the Southern Baseball League this year as Ted Sullivan negotiates with fans. McClusky, former Louisville and Dalles manager, offered to bring a plan for Columbus. The Columbus Railroad Company would provide grounds free. A Montgomery meeting is planned to consider the proposal. Also noted are scheduling changes for a game between Cincinnati and the University of Georgia, now set for Athens or Atlanta, and the death of Lieutenant Joe Dunn near Baracoa while on duty in Santiago.
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Ted Sullivan
Columbus
Bancroft
Cincinnatis
Ted Sullvan
Montgomery
McClusky
Louisville
Dalles
Flournoy
Columbus Railroad Company
Old Dieting for Indigestion Debunked by Dyspepsia Tablets
The article condemns dieting as the first step for indigestion and argues that starvation harms the body. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a superior remedy that aids digestion by supplying nutrition and enabling the stomach to rest, claiming one tablet can digest 290 grains of food. It urges readers to consult the A. Stuart Co. for a free booklet.
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Btuart
Stuart
Systemia
Drageists
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in 19th Century Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for weak kidneys and related ailments. It claims to purify blood, relieve back pain, and cure various urinary and rheumatic issues, offering a free sample and a book by mail from Kilmer & Co.
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Kilmers
Gr Kilmer
Kilmer &Co
Binghamt
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Kilmer
Atlanta Sunday Constitution
David
Kennedy
Atlanta Constitution
Old plant depreciation and waterworks charges debate
A report discusses depreciation handling for the Old plant at South River tied to the city and waterworks bond, noting rent receipts since 1898 offset depreciation, and detailing rates charged by Atlanta water works and manufacturer scales while recalling policy aims of pure service over profit.
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Flushing
Atlanta Amusement Co
Young Men's Christian Association
Pollea Barracka
Grady Hospital
Hebrew Orphana
Oakland Cemetery
Crittenton Home
Sanitary Department
Military
Piedmont Park
South River
Atlanta Water
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Park Woodward
Meat Bill Faces Poor Prospects and Diplomatic Talks
A center party member said prospects for the meat bill are unfavorably. Robert F Porter and Andrew D White met Baron von Buelow over tensions, with the ambassador noting cordial talks but extremists on both sides ease trouble.
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Rurin
Center Party
Associated Presa
Robert F Porter
Andrew D White
United States
Baron von Buelow
Aunster
Reverend Frost Visit and Quorum Note in Harrisburg
Fragmented notice shows Rev J M Frost of Nashville visiting at his brother in law’s home amid mention of no quorum in the Harrisburg house. An unrelated advert urges kidney health with Dr Kennedy’s Remedy offering free trial by mail.
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J. M Frost
TL Plaupton
JM. Frost
Nashville
Town
Southern, Baptist Convention
WN. Bradley
Frost
Southern Baptist Church
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Amy Return
Ager Adams
Anta
University of Georgia
Hugh Jennings
Brooklyn
Due Ose
Athens
Moore
Pennsylvania
Marion Duflege
DuBogaty
Southern College
McBride
Splandia
Gason
Ourfela
Agareguilon Ag
McUnde
Bode Beurean
Hibardaun
Bankston
Jonny
Richardson
Tiankstian
Ervining
Dubus
University
BuBose
Feld
Vurally
Heldt
Fleurnoy
James
Charlotte
University of North Carolina
Mercer
Macon
Sewanee, In
DuBove
Georgiana
Om Apri Fool Hou
Auburn
Haissman
Helasman
Ats
Georgia University
A Pratt Adams
Jack McBride
Arthur Richardson
Marion DU Bosh
Threatt Moore
Sipene S
Albert Ewino
Lil Albert
Friz
Srriz
Annie Blackman
Hobo Alley
Bell Steel
City Water
Wee Wey Hel
Ieutenant Dunn
Washington
Creel
Joe Dunn
Baracoa
Department of Santiago
Richmond
Jersey Bull
Loganville
Noretoga
Land Bolton
John Ware
Rome
California
San Francisco
Harrisburg
Flarrisburg
Desdiock
Bedeen Perso
Tucker
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