Boats Burn at Col umbus Wharf in Waterway Blaze
Fire at the Columbus Georgia wharf destroyed three river steamers the C D Owens the Flint and the Bay City and left them floating downstream. The Owens was about three years old owned by Independent Navigation Co. the other boats were owned by Columbus and Gulf Navigation Co and connected groups. The loss was estimated around twenty five to thirty thousand dollars with insurance on two boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Ga
Columbus
Chattancoches
C. D. Owens
Flint
Bay City
Owens
W. ¢. Bradley
Independent Navigation Company
Innis Rae
Chattahoochee
Georgiia and
Florida Navigation Company
Thetis
John .T. F. Davis, Jr
Frank Lumpkin
E. L. McGrader
Old Queen and Crescent Navigation Company
Codmpus
J. F. C. Griggs
Waterbury
Griggs
Jim Bredsoe
D. F. Willcox & Co
J. W. Hires
River Pool
Columbus and Gult Navigation Company
Peoplesine
Merchants’ and Planters
Yne
Central Line
Louisianians Coming Back From Fort Pulaski
Savannah Georgia March 2 The Second Louisiana regiment arrived aboard the Ward Havana at Fort Pulaski with the regiment disembarked and marched. The Havana then proceeded to New York. Most troops have yet to arrive and fumigation of clothing will take about forty eight hours. The regiment will camp here for a while and may be mustered out locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Fulaski
Savannah
Havana
Fort ‘Pwleski
New York
Schein
Bishop Candler Promotes Cuba Mission At Oxford Ga
A large audience at the Oxford Methodist church heard Bishop Warren A. Candler discuss The Religious Needs of Cuba. He praised American mission work, denounced Catholic influence, praised shutting Havana’s theatre, and urged more money and manpower for Methodism in Cuba. He forecast eventual American ownership of Cuba and construction of the Nicaragua canal, finishing with a call for Emory students to prepare through education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Maren
Baecal
Matanzas
United States
The
Antilles
Candler
Cuba
New York
Candter
Havana
General Rocks
Ita
Method
Ininlatera
Faydla
Nicaragua Canal
Mexico
America
England
Emory
LAW GLASS TO HOLD REUNION FOR 89 CLASS AT ATHENS
The university law class of 1689 will hold a reunion in Athens during the upcoming commencement season in June. Members and relatives from Atlanta and elsewhere plan to attend, including W. R. Broyles L. L. Knight Victor Smith C. H. Plyer H. H. Andrews and others. Details are pending but expected to be a most enjoyable affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
University Law
Clana
Atlanta
Massachusetts
John F. Andrewa
GL. McNeer
West Virginia
Athena
John W. Bennett
Brunswick
M.sire
F. Minott ‘Ward
W. R. B. Werd
Haupt Convicted in Embezzlement Case at Georgia Fine Railroad
George W Haupt was found guilty in a Savannah superior court of embezzling funds from the Georgia Fine Railroad Company where he served as treasurer. The jury recommended mercy, possibly yielding the minimum two years in the penitentiary. He faced additional charges including forgery and larceny after trust related to church buildings and past convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Fine Railroad Company
Favannah
George W. Haupt
Georgia Ping Railroad Company
Marcy
Haupt
J.B. Williams
Duffy Birést Baptist Church
Fabsenger agents discuss moving muster troops in Savannah
Savannah March 2. Flatroad passenger agents held a meeting to apportion bonniees from mgiured-out troops. Earlier there was a regular set rate for agents of all lines, with families paying fare at the rate when regiments are raised and men will sell tickets at that rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fabsenger
Savannah
Raus
Wesleyan
Wesleyan Femile College
Isaac Hardeman
Chamber of Commerce of
Macon
Bouds
Marth
South Georgia
Mercer University
Cincinnati
Columbus
Mercer
Elis
Leverett & Seamon A
Eik
Macon Elks
Leverett & Searon
Milledgeville
Young Men's Christian Association
Mesars
T. J. C. Park
A. W. Gibson
J. C. Wise
C. N. Smith
BR. le “Anderson
D. A. Fark
W. P. Wheeler
P. T
Attacked While Speaking Leaves Judge Incritical
In Hawkinsville Georgia on March 2 Judge F. L. Ryan collapsed during a speech at the Knights of Pythias anniversary. He was reported paralyzed on his left side and unconscious after the incident, with medical aid summoned and the program halted. The town expressed sympathy as his condition remained serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkinsville
Knights of Fytblas
Warren Price
Ufter
Kaler
Fudge L. C. Ryan
Fiyon
Allen T. Fountain
Echoes of Saturday Storm Hits AMatchers Area
A cyclone passed Saturday, causing heavy damage near AMatchers and Hatthern Georgia. Homes and barns destroyed, trees uprooted, fences blown down, and roads washed by rain and wind. Many dwellings shattered, but no confirmed fatalities. residents face crop loss and forced replanting as crews repair bridges and rails after a severe storm segment.
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Amatchers
Hatthern
Gorsouch Bros
Clee
Mineral Bluff
Ren
Atlanta
Knoxville
Northern
Murphy Branch
Hog Back
Blue Ridge
Ike
Toocca River
Hersptown Creek
Mr. Long
peoTevar
Minera
Britt Resists Officer in Waycross Shooting
In Waycross Georgia March 22 special dispatch reports Policeman John W Lee tried to arrest Fayette Britt. Britt resisted firing shots from a belt pistol wounding the officer in the arm and grazing his hat. Lee returned fire wounding Britt and Britt is charged with assault with intent to murder. Sheriff McClellan placed a guard around Britt’s home and both Britt and Lee face charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
John W. Lee
Fayette Britt
Britt
Pollaian Lee
Henry W. Wison
Alany Avenue
Sherif ‘McClellan
Lee
Les
Andraw BC
Hocke Ford
Dying John P Cobb Jr. Father of Gilmer Leader
From Hil lay Georgia March 2 Special John P Cobb Jr of this place reports his father John P Cobb of Bluff Dale Texas is dying. Cobb, a former Gilmer county resident and longtime merchant, once represented Gilmer in the Georgia legislature and owned a 90 acre farm south of town. He is father of Mrs Marcus L Cox of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouca
Gilmer County
Iay
John PB. Cobb
Bluff Dale
Tex
John P. Cobb
HilJay
The
Baptist Church
Fing
E. W. Watkins
Ffexus
Georgia
Cedartown
Floy Cobb
Nathan Cobi
Marcus L. Cox
Texas
Chicago promoter bids $25,000 for Fitzsimmons Jeffries bout
Chicago promoter C. Bennett offers a 25000 purse for the Fitzsimmons versus Jeffries fight. W A Brody and Martin Julian will decide venue, Bennett wants the largest purse, proposes an amphitheatre in Illinois or Missouri and is seeking a Kansas City site. Brady is coordinating with Fitzsimmons’s camp and awaits details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bennett
Titssimmons-Jeffries
New York
W. A. Brody
Martin Julian
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Chicago
Todlana
Orioles in Savannah Practice with Baltimore Nine
Baltimore baseball squad arrives in Savannah Ga for spring training with nineteen players. Practice starts tomorrow and six games are scheduled with Brooklyn. Four Baltimore reporters join the squad for coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGraw
Georgia
Savannah
Baltimore Baseball Cuit
Grooklyn
Baltimore
Lar
Rome
Cincinnati
Mareh
Joe Raines
Atlanta
Billy @anfora
Karl Stenbacher
South
Reds
Dickerson Trial Proceeds Over Bank Failure Details
Asheville March 22 Special The trial of J E Dickerson director of the First National Bank moves slowly. Evidence centers on checks drawn before the bank failure while his account was overdrawn and his confession to examiners of obtaining benefit from 4000 discounted accommodation notes. Witnesses include insolvent note signers like E J Exus the 17 year old ward who signed a note thinking it was to witness Dickerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itfoney
Asheville
N.C
J. E. Dickerson
First National Bunk
W. £. Dreese
Dickerson
Coffin and
Burgwyn
E. J. Fxcus
S T. Dorsett
J. B
No Peaches for Shipment This Year Reported
Georgia peach crop faces a severe cold blow with early buds killed and a predicted shortage for shipment across the state though local demand may be met. Association members and experts met in Macon to review the outlook and discuss merging plans with state horticultural groups while projections note potential high quality fruit for local use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown House
Macont Gs
Dudley M. Huges
Georgia Peach Grower's Association
Brown Hose
Hughes
Charles. Chase
Atlanta
Messrs
B. F. Moore
Marshallville
George T. Jones
John
B. James
Fort Vailey
Mr. Patillo
Adams Station
P. Flewallyn
Upcon Cowaly
J. R. Patman
Fort Vallay
R. E. Park
Macon
W. Mr. Scott
Georgia
State Horticultural Society
Bible Study and Lectures Schedule for Milledgeville Event
A dense timetable lists Dr Williamson and Mr Gates among speakers for a Milledgeville event with sessions across Friday and Saturday in Atlanta Newark Savannah Athens Macon New York and Pelham Ga including Bible Study prayer services papers openings and addresses by Dr Lan drum Mr Matthews Mr Buell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
Atlanta
Landrum
Smith
Savannah
Stephens
Macon
Howland
Athens
Brittain
Pelham
Johnson
Godfrey
Gates
New York
Mr. Gates
Paner
Wile
Cates
Newnan
White
Buell
Alabama
Athena
Whealer
Barrow
Matthews
Maren
Lurminnus Gin Works Opens and Local Enterprises Grow
Columbus Ga March 22 special reports the new Lurminnus Gin Works east of the city completed and set to begin operations this week. Rufus Jones rebuilds his planing and lumber mill after a past fire. Shepherd and Berry brickyards add machinery and spring work. Columbus Power Company dam on North Highlands advances. street fair push continues under business leader J B Kimbell. No picnic is complete without Cook's Imperial Champagne. 1¢ completes your lunch.
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Hull
Columbus
Lurminnus
South
Rufus Jones
Shepherd's
Berry's
Columbus Power Company
North Highlands
J. B. Kimbell
Full Association
Death of Cobb County Sheriff J. J. Davenport in Marietta
The sudden death of Sheriff J J Davenport in Marietta Ga follows a week of court activity and a late Friday night departure from the courtroom He was found unwell Saturday morning and died before medical help arrived Davenport had served three terms and was well regarded His deputy E B Northcut was appointed to continue duties during and after the court adjourned The report also notes a separate Adairsville mill overhaul planned to expand capacity and modernize equipment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb County
Marietta
J. J. Davenport
Davenport
Mr. Northcutt
Mr. Acutt
Charles Morris
C. T. Nol
A. A. Bishop
Bishop
Gober
Northcuts
Hoir Offce
Passenger Train Jumps Track in Fatal Erie Wreck
March 2 report from Akron says a westbound Erie passenger train derailed near Rutten ten miles west, causing a fatal wreck yesterday morning. Train details and exact line ambiguous, but authorities confirm fatal injuries and investigation underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Hoad
Cleveland
Yast
Erie Road
Rutten
Bishop Becker Temporarily Resides in Atlanta Despite Reports
Bishop Thomas A. Becker of Savannah is temporarily residing in Atlanta due to cathedral repairs. He will return to Savannah when a suitable residence and space to conduct services are available. Reports of a permanent see change to Atlanta are denied.
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Becker
Savanneh
Thomas A. Becker
Savannah
Atlanta
Roass
Liberty Street
Tishon
Augusta
Forrow Moraying
Auanta
Boturlay
Say Younghfe
Henry Powers Reports No Material Change in Condition
Henry R Powers showed little change in his serious illness as of yesterday and into early Wednesday. He rested easy at times with a slight improvement in the afternoon. Dr Barnest noted he was doing as well as could be expected, though he offered no reassurance to his wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Powers
Barnest
Powers
Notable Southern Citizens Die Across Georgia in Early Spring
A trio of obituaries notes deaths of prominent figures in Georgia, including Dunwoody Bay near Botton Hill and Madison County leader Captain W. W. Scott. The elderly men, long allied with Presbyterian and Masonic circles, leave wives and children. one is tied to the Confederate army and constitutional convention. Another Belme banker, A. Keith, dies of Bright’s disease, once a First National director, with firm ties to Welch & Keith. Tom Clark, longtime Georgia railroad agent at Hariem, is buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunwoody Bay
Cotton Sill
Fort Gaines
Botton Hill
Mount Ghead
W. W. Scott
Danielsville
Madison County
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Fraternity
J. 2. Soo
Texsa
A. Keith
Selma
Ala
Sims
Bis
Bright
First National Bank
Belme
Keith
Terradega
Gelma
Welch & Keith
Heath
Ife
Facerei
Tom Clark
Hariem
Georgia Railroad
Ating
Hariem Yesternly
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Baxter Street
Hop Candler
LAW Glass
George E Haupt
SRE
Knights of Pythias
Ryan
John P. Copp
Adairsville
Bank of Adairsville
Tt la
Westar
Atlantic
Monaco
Mrs. Pinkham
Misa Jessi Boner
Woma
Asmvs
A. W. Farlinder
Pikel
Marietta Street
Sapolio
DEW Enterprises AT
J.M. Veach Company
Me Place
Henry
Peter
Hecrological
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