Three Men Die In Cave In Mines Near Cartersville Georgia
Special report from Cartersville Georgia details a manganese mine collapse nine miles from the city. Three white miners Frank McEver and two others were killed when earth and water filled a shaft after days of rain. One victim leaves a wife and two children. Rescue attempts require pumping out 80 feet of water before recovery.
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Cartersville
Maren
Cantom Road
Clumber Hill
Messrs
Messrs. White & McEver
Alge
Frank McEver
Ane
Chaataln
Mcliver
Ife
Four Men Cleared by Grand Jury in Fort Gaines
Fort Gaines Ga March 21 Special Clay superior court opened with Judge H C Sheffield and Mellor J R Irwin presiding. Garrett Lewis Dougle and Cultreth, imprisoned on charges tied to the February lynching of Boynton and wife, were examined by the grand jury but no true bill was found and all were released at noon. Court to adjourn this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Gaines
Clay Superior Court
H. C. Sheffield
So- Mellor J. R. Irwin
Garrett
Lewis
Dougle
Cultreth
Ait Boynton
German Died Far From Home Piano Tuner Dies in Quitman
In Quitman Georgia March 21 special E Rothring, a native German and musician with twelve years training, died last night at the house of C A Smith while tuning a piano. He claimed relatives in Chicago but died insisting he had none in this country. He said he would find 35 at the bank with his watch as his sole possessions. A cemetery lot was bought and the funeral held at 2 PM today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman
E. Rothring
C. A. Smith
Chicago
Mr. Smith
Lucy
Quitman Negro Killed in Georgia Fight
Pugh Andrews, a 25 year old Quitman man known for trouble, was killed after a Saturday night fight near Faglow, Ga. He had a history of arrests and injuries from confrontations with Quitman marshals. No mourners at his home.
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Quitman
Pugh Andrews
Faglow
Brooks County
Allantis
Valdosta
Western Road
Hewig
Leaves
Athens Historical Society Recalls First Athens Settlement
The Athena Historical Society held its first regular meeting on the campus in Athens Georgia. President Houtest presented an interesting paper on the First Settlement of Athens and Professor N B Phillips contributed an able note on the topic.
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Clark County
Athens
Athena Historical Society
Hou
N. B. Phillips
Genesis of Clarke and Troup Parties in Georgia
The society notes a paper on Peter Perry's WH and its Clarke county context led to the conviction of Perry's murderer. Professor Sylvanus Morrin presented the work, and the next meeting is scheduled for April.
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Troup
Georgia
Sylvanus Morrin
Peter Perry
Clarke County
Perry
Macon Assessors Announce 18% Real Estate Increase
Macon city assessors Morris Harris C H Hall Jr and W B Chapman reported for 18% real estate rise while personal property fell 206 128 resulting in a total assessment of 14 003512 for the year 18 23 The gain reflects strength in real estate despite overall market stringency as withdrawals from Progress Loan and Improvement Co trimmed personal property. Officials say real estate remains a strong Macon investment amid depreciation in other asset classes.
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Macon
Messrs
Morris Harris
C. H. Hall, Jr
W. 2. Chapman
Progress Loan and Improvement Company
Savannah Quarantine Set to Start April 10 in Savannah
The Savannah sanitary board changed the close quarantine start from May 1 to April 10. After April 10 vessels and passengers face five days detention after disinfection. Government authorities aim to move Savannah quarantine station to national control as city leaders favor the transfer.
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Savannah
Sanitary Board of
Epworth League Announces Columbus Convention Programme
The Georgia Epworth Leagues prepare for an April convention in Columbus featuring a full three day program. Leaders include Charley D. Tillman Dr. M Swadener Rev Ff Yok and Dr W R Lambuth with sessions on devotional service missionary hour and committee work. Attendees expect strong participation across departments and a focus on spiritual growth and practical league activities.
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Columbus
Georgia Fpworth
Chariie D. Tillman
M. Swadener
Cincinnati
Missy Emma Tucker
Tate Grange
Charney D. Tilman
Trader
F. F Yok
Savannah
W. R. Lambuth
P. L. Cobb
Nashville
Tenn
St. Paul Church
Emma Tucker
C.D. Brooks
John D. Walker
Sparta
Filla Lee Davidson
J. R Harwell
Eyck
Elmyr Taylor
Pastora
Rome
Han- Histchurch
Mary Culler Wate
Isammie Holmes
Hawkinaville
Annie Alexander
Carrollton
Francis Asbury
Laurie Sumpey
Clara Suzanne McWilliams
Sadie Avery
W. W. Pinson
H. G. Dally
Mass Belle Cox
Leaguers
J. T. Ryder
Eastman
Epworth Era
League
H. M. DuBose
Epworth League
Cuba
W. R. Lant
Buth
M. Bwadener
Charley D. Tillman
Mita Fimima Tucker
LaGrange
W. P. Wallig
Americus
Harmon
Hawttinsville
T. C. Betterton
Decatur
Jennie Armstrong
Atlanta
Daisy Davies
St. Luke's
Mills Hattle Baussy
Yfewrt
R. F. Burden
Miacon
Charley D
Tillman
Eader
Botworth League
Mason
St. Tike Tabernacle
C. E. Dowman
Oxford
John G. Woolley
Chicago
Swadener
Married Sitting in a Buggy at Athens Courthouse
In Athens Georgia yesterday afternoon Fe Tidwell and Miss Heulah Jones were married in a buggy outside the courthouse. Judge J F Foster officiated after Tidwell asked him to perform the ceremony and the couple chose the casual setting rather than entering the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Athens
Fe ‘Tidwell
Negro Arrested in Waycross for Horse Theft
Special report from Waycross Georgia says a Black man named Seabrook was arrested by Sheriff McCiellan and jailed for horse stealing. He swapped a mule taken from Mr Arnold near Wilacoohee for a horse near Wareboro and was captured as the mule was recovered and returned to its owner.
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Waycross
March
Seabrook
McCiellan
Mr. Arnold
Wilacooehhee
Waresboro
Waveroas
Arnold
Haupt on Trial Again for Embezzlement in Pine Railroad
In Savannah on March 2, George W. Haupt faced a second embezzlement trial as treasurer of the Georgia Pine railroad. The first trial ended after a juror’s child death halted proceedings. Haupt allegedly took about $400, hacking blanks and adding amounts to checks to siphon funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
George W. Haupt
Georgia Pine Railroad
Besu
J. P. Willams
Haupt
Williama
Dilla
Ice cream poisoning hits Lovejoy family in Hawkinaville Ga
In Hawkinaville Ga March Special report says the entire Lovejoy family and Mary White who dined with them are suffering from ice cream poisoning. Two physicians were summoned to Hon P H Lovejoy home as several members grew worse with illness and the cook also affected. Villa Rica Bank opens in Villa Rica Ga with Master Herman Teal first depositor and director B J Teal involved. R B Allen and family plan to move to Ocilla Ga tomorrow to enter mercantile business with Robinson.
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Mr. Lovejoy
Hawkinaville
P. H. Lovejoy
Mas¢Mary White
Villa Rica Bank
Villa Hive
Villa Rica
Herman Teal
B. J. Teal
Allen
Waycross
R. B. Allen
Qcilla
Allen Bil
Robinson
Examining Officers' Books in Waycross Ga Report
The last grand jury appointed committees to audit county officers' books. D J Miller T T Thigpen and J R Bennett lead the examination and report the books in excellent condition.
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Waycross
D. J. Miller
T. ‘Ty Thigpen
J. R. Bennett
Florida-bound visitors from Waycross and Brunswick details
March 21 report from Waycross details J. L Walker and Mel Crawler of a big city trip to Florida for several days, with mentions of a Brunswick pastor assisting Rev Z Q Stanford. In Palisburg a Negro named Jos Farner was tried for concealed weapons and jailed on $1 bond. Farner, a native, recently served in the Tenth colored regiment mustered out at Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Waeycross
Mra
J. L
Walker
Mel
Crawler
Big City
Tra
Badger
New York
Miss McCann
Boston
Waycrous
Brunswick
Waycross
Trinity Church
Z. Q. Stanford
McKendree
Berunswick
Palibura
Jos Farner
A. J. Luck
Warner
Tenth Regiment
Colored Immunes
Macoz
Church Services Draw Large Attendance in Hawkinsville
In Hawkinsville Georgia March 21 special report Rev J C Porter of Florida preaches at the Baptist church gatherings both day and night with local stores closing during morning services Touch Interest is fete in the meetings and a number of residents have joined the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkinsville
The
Baptist Church
J.C. Porter
Florida
Insurance Agent Smolley Missing in Macon Georgia
Metropolitan Life agent Emolley Smolley has vanished from Macon. Manager Baldwin and local agents report he disappeared a week ago after leaving for dinner. The company says Smolley owed about $60 and had been canvassing for a Chicago firm before joining Metropolitan. He was unmarried and considered a successful solicitor.
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Metropolitan
Macon
Maron
Emolley
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York City
Baldwin
Smalley
Smolley
Chicago
The
Judge Speer Advances Case Against the Southern
In Macon Georgia March 31 special report an order by Judge Speer directs that testimony in the Macon Sash Door and Lumber Company et al versus the Southern Railway be taken and presented to the court by next December The Dunlap Hardeman Company and other Macon business interests allege freight discriminations against the city Judge John P Ross of Macon named special master to take testimony possibly in Macon or New York and the case has lingered in U S court for some time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer
Southern
Macon
Macon Sash, Door and Lumber Company Et al
Southern Railway
Dunlap-Hardeman Company
United States
John P. Ross
Mavon
New Yorts
Supersedens Bond Granted in Georgia Appeal
Macon Ga March 21 Special The Supersedens bond required by Judge Breer of the United States court to enable the state of Georgia to appeal the Southern Express Company railroad commission case has been received from Atlanta The bond is for 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Breer
United States Court
Attorney General
Speer
Railroad Commission
Southern Express Company
Atlanta
Women Run a Still in Putnam County Raid
Deputy Marshals Thomas and White raided a silt near Macon and found Mrs. Walker and three daughters operating a 150 gallon still at full blast. They also recovered over 1,000 gallons of beer and fifty gallons of whisky. The women face early trial. noted local details include baseball player Charley Harris leaving Macon for Savannah. Revival services and court activity noted in Crawford and Fort Gaines areas.
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Macon
Thomas
White
Putnam County
Walker
Charley Harris
Savannah
Haltimore
Haltimores
Harris
Mercer University
Talmall Square Presbyterian
Felton Ia
Knoxville
Crawford County
Mulberry Street
P. Tenville
College Street
Fort Gaines
Fla
C. G. Paullin
Paulin
Presi- Seri
May Return to Columbus as Impending Appointment
Columbus Georgia reports that Hov Clarence Wood formerly of Columbus and now in Atlanta is expected to return to Columbus to assist Dr W C Hunter rector of Trinity Episcopal church. Hunter not confirmed but not surprised. Wood is a popular figure. Fire insurance adjusters finalize claim on M Myers Co fire Athens GA with 2715 on stock and 14 on damaged building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Clarence Wood
Atlanta
W. C. Hunter
Trinity Episcopal Church
Hunter
Mr. Wood
Athens
M. Myers & Co
Lecturer Awaited by Club in Atihs Georgia
Atihs Georgia March 21 Special The Presa Grub of the University awaits a lecture on Journalism to be delivered before them by Hon Clark Howell of Atlanta Third Georgia expected soon Savannah Georgia March 21 Special The Third Georgia is reported to have left Nueguitas today and is expected to begin the route of the next day or two
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atihs
Clark Howell
Atlanta
Georgia
Savannah
New York Regiment Arrives in Savannah at Tybee Camp
The 202nd New York regiment with headquarters band and two companies arrived by Minnewaska and moved to a Thunderbolt road camp. Baggage and clothing were fumigated today with the rest of the unit to follow tomorrow. Officials expect four months of camp before muster out. The GauTel steamer carried troops from Fort Pulaski to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
New York
Tybee
Minnewaska
Thunderbolt Road
Gautel
Fort Pulaski
New Orleans Doctor Watches Louisiana Regiment’s Arrival
Savannah reports Dr. G. J. Gil from New Orleans to represent the Louisiana board of health as the Second Louisiana regiment docks. He will inspect baggage and determine quarantine needs at Savannah station and Fort Pulaski. The unit is due aboard the Ward Line steamer Havana within two days, with arrival expected tomorrow or Thursday at latest.
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Louisianna
Crescent City
Savannah
3. G. GI
New Orleans
Louisiana Board of Health
Second Louisiana
Toursiana
Gilt
Atate Board of Health
BEALTH OFFICERS AT LAREDO TEXAS TOWN IS SETTLED
Laredo Texas March 21 The day passed without further demonstrations against health officers and quiet prevailed. The Tenth Cavalry troop bolstered last night at Convent and West Hidalgo streets. Removal of the afflicted resumed this morning and continued all day. Captain R H Rogers of the Rangers, whose wound proved serious, was taken to San Antonio today.
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Texas
Settlea
Laredo
Tex
Tenth Cavalry
Convent
West Hidalgo
R. H. Rogers
Rangers
San Antonio
Eminent German Geologist Dr Kauer Dies
Berlin mourns the death of Dr Kauer eminent geologist and Army Council member. In Chattanooga Mrs Frank P Foster wife of the Southern Express Company chief clerk died suddenly of heart failure. Remains to Augusta for interment. Mrs Cargill of Winder Ga dies suddenly at an advanced age. mother of D Cargill prominent cotton buyer. Shelso has a son living in Atlanta and one in Athens.
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Berlin
Kauer
Armvy Counci
Frank P. Foster
Chattanooga
Tenn
Transportation Department
Southern Express Company
Augusta
Cargill
Winder
Waycross Revival Promised by Evangelist Oaks at Tre Methodist
Waycross March 21 Special rev Dr FB W Oaks the well known evangelist will begin a series of meetings at the Tre Methodist church in this city next Sunday Inspect minutes of the jury New York March 21 Judge Blanchard in general sessions today granted the application of counsel for Roland Molineaux accused of persisting Mrs Katherine Adams for permission to inspect the minutes of the grand jury that indicted Molineaux
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Waycross
FB. W. Oaks
Tre Methodist Churcr
New York
Blanchard
Roland Molineaux
Katherine
Adams
Molineaux
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets touted as best cure
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the ultimate cure for indigestion. It claims tablets retain efficacy longer than liquids, are portable and pleasant to take, and digest food to prevent gas and blood impurity. It asserts a single remedy for stomach troubles and cites cures among men and women in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Michigan
Kabler
Prominent Tobacco Firm Leaves Trust in Detroit Action
Detroit March 21 John N. Bag ley Co tobacco manufacturers today entered into an agreement with the Workers Union to use the union label on their packages. This indicates the Bagley company will not join the trust and negotiations to that end have been declared off. Also notes Otis Harlan at Grand Opera House tonight and a Bayideon College Science Hall event in North Carolina on March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Alc
John N. Bagley & Co
Bnron
Bagley Company
Murder at Cafe Leaves Shayne Wounded and Suspect Arrested
John T. Shayne a wealthy furrier and Chicago political figure was shot in a crowded Auditorium Annex cafe by Harry H. Hammond, who then fled to the hotel office and was arrested. The divorced wife of Hammond, Mrs. Hammond, had been living with Shayne, prompting speculation of a possible marriage before his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
March
John T. Shayne
Harry H. Hammond
Tailer
Auditorium
Shayne
Hammond
Harrison Street
Will Build New Church in Belma After Wind Damage
The First Methodist congregation at Belma Alabama plans to erect a new church costing not less than $000 after their house of worship was badly damaged by Saturday night windstorm. Funds are being raised and plans elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
jBelma
Ala
First Methodist Church
Fane
Plana
Untitled Historical Ad Promises Cure for Chronic Ailments
An old advertisement touts guaranteed cures for chronic diseases and private ailments. It claims rapid, certain relief and urges immediate treatment. Specialties include blood poison, catarrh, nervous debility, stricture, varicocele, and rheumatism, with promises of recovery and a warning against discouragement.
Ardin er Defeats Fred Bogan in Pacific Coast Title Bout
In Hot Springs Arkansas Ardin er Gardner of Pakebung hammered Pacific Coast champion Fred Bogan for five rounds at Washington Park. Bogan showed grit but Gardner’s relentless body and head attacks kept him on the defensive. A knockdown in the fourth and a decisive finish in the fifth left Gardner the clear winner after a sequence that left Bogan unable to answer the bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Pittsburg
Hot Springs
Ark
Alared T
Owear Gardner
Pakebung
Preddie Bogan
Wihlwington Park
Bogan
Gardner
Bogans
Sharkey Mitchell Bout Off As London Club Forfeits
New York reports manager says Sailor Tom Sharkey will fight Charley Mitchell at Deau Athletica Club late in June. The scheduled twenty round bout at Bolingbroke Club in London on May 25th is canceled after the club failed to post the forfeit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailor
Charley Mitchell
New York
Tom Sherkey
Kid McCoy
Deaux Athletia
Tom Sharkey
Bolingbroke Club
London
Lorillard's Old Jockey Dies in Toronto Remembered Rider Harry Blalock
Harry Blalock, famed jockey and former chief rider for Pierre Lorillard, died in Toronto at age forty from paralysis. He earned about $10,500 yearly during Lorillard's era and later rode for Joseph Seagram, guiding Martello to a 2:14 guineas win before briefly attempting a racing comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Blalock
Toronto
Ont
America
Pierre Lorillard
Joseph Seagram
Martello
Will Play Ball in Atlanta by Cincinnati Baseball Team
The Cincinnati Colts and Vets plan to play in Atlanta en route to a Southern League season. Manager Bancroft confirms talks with Atlanta officials for dates likely April 24 or 34. Mercer cancels its local engagement due to faculty objections, while Cincinnati wins 6 to 5 at Wildwood Park in a first Reds appearance there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Lynch
Columbus
Atelanta
Bancroft
Joymer
Atlanta
Colts
Mercer
Veia
Wildwood Park
Reds
Feague
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Handanese Rine
Athens Historical Society
Hagon
Gail Borden Eagle
Orleans
Bealth
Otis Harlan
Grand Opera House
Bayideon College
N. C
Atlanta, Ga
Barking
Victoria
Laptes
Herrim, Wallace & C O
Marietta Street
TM Gleveland
Atrane
Cleveland Bar
Boller
Cleveland Barwell Tiron
Cleveland Bearings
Cleveland
Cleveland Bicycle CO
Sryor
Ana Aubarn Ace
Harry Hammond
Sental
Wey Aise
A.G. Spalding & Bros
Beaver
Ardiner
Fred Bogan
Jim
Lorillard
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