Transport Costs and Vessels Bought by Quartermaster Dept
Meiklejohn reports to the Senate detailing ships bought or chartered since 1867, listing names, purchasers, purchase costs, fitting and repair expenses, and vessels sold. It notes 147 chartered vessels costing $10.62 million plus $18,342 in restorations, with large transports Hancock Logan Sherman Sherman and others costing over $1 million each including fittings.
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Washington
Meiklejohn
Quartermaster General
Senate
Secretary of War
War Department
Department
Atlantic
Hooker
Philippines
Corregidor Island
Manila
Hong Kong
Bessle
Kearney
Quartermaster's Department
Army Transport Service
Spanish Rar
John Hancock
General Hunt
Martha
John Barry
Phillippines
Grant
Logan
Sheridan
Sherman
Thomas
Hancock
Meade
Relief
Missouri
Burnside
Transport Service
Pacific
Mother's Friend Aids Labor With External Use Only
A vintage claim promotes Mother's Friend as an external application for expectant mothers. The ad asserts rubbing the abdomen strengthens muscles, provides elasticity, and ensures a quick, painless final strain, while warning against internal remedies as harmful.
Politics in Floyd County Meets Tomorrow in Georgia
Floyd County political activity warms as the county executive committee plans a Saturday meeting. Potential May primary date discussed with May 1 top candidate for the state primary. Solicitor General Moses Wright seeks re election with broad support and little opposition. Judge W M Henry’s term remains two years away. Prospective candidates named include W A Knowles G H Miller Seaborn Wright John C Foster Walker Brooks J C Garlington James B Nevin M B Eubanks J Lindsay Johnson with Captain Johnson as the only declared entrant. Seaborn Wright expected to run as prohibitionists seek seats. No opposition to Judge John W Maddox for congress and his Seventh district strength noted. County officers face likely smooth terms with no major contest.
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Rome
Poliies
Floyd
Maylith
Moses Wright
North Georgia
W. M. Henry
W. A. Knowles
G. H. Miller
Seaborn Wright
John C. Foster
Walker Brooks
J.C. Garlington
James B. Nevin
M. B. Eubanks
J. Lindsay Johnson
Hon
John W. Maddox
Congress
Maddox
Greene Committee
Greensboro
Greene County
Democratic Executive Committee
Thomas E. Winn
Terrell County
Dawson
William Kalgler
Aot
J. W. Roberts
Oglethorpe
Lexington
Glynn's Two Committees Settle White Primary Feud
Glynn Georgia factions carve a path to a joint white primary after sub committees from the Good Government Club and the ring site confer. Both sides report terms agreed, pending ratification by their larger committees, potentially ending years of local political strife.
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Brunswick
Glynn
Good Government Club
F. E. Twitty
J. B. duBignon
A. L. Franklin
H. F. Dunwody
H. H. Harvey
J. 3. Abrams
Ring
THIRD DISTRICT COMMITTEES MEETS AT AMERICUS
The Democratic executive committees of the third congressional district met in Americus Ga with all thirteen counties represented. Judge Allen Fort urged a May primary and district wide voting reforms, but the plan was not adopted. A primary was ordered for May 11th and a nominating convention set for Leesburg on July 7th. Fort’s candidacy remains undecided.
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Americus
Third
Leesburg
Judge Fort
No Registration Necessary in Voting for County Officers
In Newnan Georgia on March 29 the county democratic committee set May 15 for a combined primary for all county offices and ruled that unregistered Democrats may vote for county offices, raising the question of state house eligibility. Similar calls arise from Houston Perry Greensboro Terrell and Oglethorpe counties for primaries and meetings as candidates prepare for elections and court dockets.
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Newnan
Democratic Committee
Senate
State House
Houston County
Perry
Democratic Executive Committee
Postal law violation in Galveston case against four residents
In Galveston Texas on March 2 W C Williams Pearl Agnes Williams Belle Dee and EB H Pons Tyrone faced charges preferred by postal inspector Charles H Thomas for unlawfully sending printed matter through the United States mails. They were bound over by the U S commissioner.
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Galveston
Tex
W. C. Williams
Pearl Agnes Williams
Belle Dee
EB. H. Pons Tyrone
Charles H. Thomas
United States
CandidacyChaos in Bibb County Primary Scene Knoxville Meeting Planned
Bibb county races heat up as seven senate hopefuls including Hodges Bayne Cooper Grace Polhill Lane and Duncan plan open air speeches in Knoxville with warding attacks expected on A W Lane by John R Cooper. Rumors swirl of Dan Hughes challenging Roland Ellis while local officials and coroner candidates prepare for a tight race.
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Constitution Bureau
Crown House
Mecon
Robert Hodges
Marmaduke Bayne
John R. Cooper
Walter Grace
Hope Polhill
Andrew W. Lane
J. P. Duncan
Crawford County
Knoxville
A. W. Lane
Bibb
Fort Varley
T. J. Carling
Malcolm Ayer
T. J. ‘Cochran
Joe H. Hall
Roland Ellis
Senate
Dan Hughes
Vineville
Hughes
Bibb County
Ells
Jera Hollis
Abe Davis
Annexation Battle Delays Suburb Inclusion and Census Growth
This morning Judge Felton delayed the annexation effort by thirty days and the city faces an enjoined April 16 vote. If appealed to the supreme court, a decision may come by mid May, delaying census actions set for June 1. City leaders remain committed to annexing suburbs and expect most Bibo county legislators to back it.
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Meg
Chaingang
Felton
Macon
Lmit
Supreme Court
Bibo
Captain Clark in the War and His Memoir of Valor
The death of Captain Reuben Grove Clark in Rome Georgia triggers a public mourning. The late soldier left a 94 page war memoir compiled in 1891 detailing his Confederate service from enlistment through surrender. He fought at Manassas, Morristown siege of Vicksburg and endured jail and pardon ordeals before building a fortune in Rome. The funeral is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
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Roman
Rome
Floyd County
Reuben Grove Clark
Captain Clark
Migs Rosalie
Meetil
St. Louis
Gill
Clark
Rutledge
Dublin
Ireland
Knoxville
Morristown
First Manassas
Dart
Vicksburg
Joe Johnston
Dalton
Brownlow
Whig
John Gray
Saltville
Washington
Johnson
Howell Cotton Company
Georgia
Mosuhe
First Presbyterian Church
KNOWLES PRESSURE FOR ROME LEGISLATURE RACE
Rome Georgia March 29 Special Strong pressure is mounting on Cooney William A Knowles editor and manager of the Rome Daily Tribune to enter the state legislature He has not yet consented but pettitions and delegations from farmers and laborers urge him The Democratic leader is highly regarded in north Georgia and could win a large majority if he runs Floyd would welcome him as a three member delegation candidate
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Rome
Cooney Wiliam A. Knowles
Rome Daily Tribune
Peticionia
Knowles
North
Georgia
Floyd
Skeleton Found in Savannah Street Dig
A complete human skeleton was found on Gaston street between Lincoln and Habersham by a house drainage worker. It lay about eight feet underground and appeared very old. Public Works Director Gadsden collected teeth from the lower jawbone and handed them to Health Officer Brunet for preservation as a memento of the digging project.
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Savannah
Gaston Street
Lincoln
Habersham
Public Works
Gadsden
Brunet
Five Boxes Of Carter Greene Gaynor Records Arrive In Savannah
Savannah March 29 Special The arrival of five or six boxes at the U S court in the post office building raised curiosity as they held records and exhibits in the Carter Greene Gaynor conspiracy case awaiting a New York court decision Judge Brown in New York is expected to order Greene and the Gaynors back for trial with records on hand to prevent delay District Attorney Marion Erwin who is in Washington is said to be gathering evidence on how money was divided among conspirators including meetings at the Hoffman house New York and large bank deposits and securities dealings Captain Carter was reportedly worth about 500000 at trial now reduced by costs Erwin reportedly holds wealth evidence nearing half a million Abram J Rose of New York is the lone attorney pushing the case since the court martial decision Other conspirators lost property transfers in Syracuse N Y to bar recovery of funds Critics complain about delays in New York indictments and possible statute of limitations issues
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Savannah
United States Court
New York
Brown
District Court
Greene
Gaynors
Marion Erwin
Washington
Erwin
Hoffman House
Carter
Secret Service
New York City
Captain Carter
Worth
Abram J. Rose
Fuing
John H. Gaynor
Syracuse
N. Y
They Drank Wood Alcohol in Lyons Fatal Mistake
Daniel Broughton, a Lyons merchant, died after he and friend John McEachern drank wood alcohol mistaken for root beer. The men, prominent in the community, were painting Broughton’s store when a bottle labeled root beer caused the fatal error. McEachern lay seriously ill twelve hours later despite medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Broughton
John McEachern
Lyons
Adula Prize Money Held by Prize Court after Supreme Court Refusal
Savannah March 29 Special The Spanish war prize Adula case ends with the U S Supreme Court denying a rehearing and directs sale proceeds to be shared by those who captured or condemned the ship. Judge Emory Speer reports the crew and board members named in the distribution. Julian Schley and the late Edgar Denmark served on the board. This was Speer’s first prize case and a major Spanish American War matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Savannah
Porto Hico
Emory Speer
Washington
Julian Schley
Edger Denmark
Judge Speer
Judge Speer Forbids Return To Savannah Over Smallpox
Judge Emory Speer had planned to return to Macon and remain there for court business and possible trial in Savannah but cannot due to a telegram from his Macon physician warning of smallpox in his immediate neighborhood.
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Savannah
Emory Speer
Macon
Greene-Gaynor
New York
Accident to Dr Gheesling at Mary Lellacation Factory
Dr J H Gheesling, a prominent Greeneshoro physician, fell ten feet from a ladder at the Mary Lellacation factory and sustained a dangerous head wound with multiple fractures in both arms and a leg injury. He remains unconscious but stable as officials report. Changes on Georgia Road include abolition of the traveling passenger agent post and new appointments at Augusta Spartanburg and related offices.
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Greeneshoro
J. H. Gheesling
Pineapple Varieties Marketed For Tropical Lovers
An advertisement invites readers to learn about tropical fruits at A. W. Farlinger. It touts a full line of pineapples grown and packed in glass and tin at moderate prices, including Monarch and Morare brands, with sliced and grated options and mentions Ceres Pineapple as well.
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Tropics
A. W. Farlinger
Singapore
Farlinger's Peachtree and Ivy
Fragmentary OCR item references Farlinger's on Peachtree and Ivy with unclear date or event details. Readable text shows a store or location name and street intersection but lacks full narrative or outcome to summarize.
Meriwether Officials Weigh House Race At State Capitol
Senior figures like RE F McLaughlin of Meriwether discuss a likely primary for the Meriwether seat with C L Davis among potential candidates. Roland Elis of Bibb seeks the 22nd district senate seat with no opposition yet. N A Morris of Cobb announces reelection bid, praised by The Marietta Critic for his proven record. A. W Fite of Cherokee signals confidence in renomination, while John E Donaldson of Decatur enters the Albany judgeship race. Moses Wright of Rome seeks to extend his term, backed by Walker and Chattooga juries. Burke County hosts two candidates for three seats, Hilton H Candler and Porter W Carswell, amid press endorsements. Georgia figures Boykin Weight and Jack J Spalding receive favorable early signals for Kansas City. Augusta Chronicle notes potential delegates Wright and Spalding with Savannah and Darien coverage echoing support.
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Ctty
Roland Elis
Bibb
State Senate
Roland Elfis
Senate
N. A. Morris
Cobb
Marietta
Cabh
A. W. Fite
Jcuit
Allana Yertorda
Ciredit
John E. Donaldson
Decatur
Albany
Spence
Georgia
Burke County
Tower House
Hilton H.candler
Porter W. Carswell
Burke
Boykin Weight
Richmond
Jack J. Spalding
Fullon
Kansas City
Augusta Chronicle
Boykin Wright
Lion
Richmona
Mom
J Spiulding
Putton
Savannah Press
Ke S
Darien Gagette
Athens and area mourn multiple elders in brief notices
Obituaries and notices from Athens Georgia and surrounding cities report the deaths of Mrs. Mary J. Huggins, Rev. William Center, Captain Frank Smith, F. Crowder, Joseph B. Bennett, and P. G. Berckmans. Funeral arrangements, ages, and brief biographical details are given, with church and civic affiliations noted.
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Mary J. Huggins
Athens
Maren
Phis
Mary Jones Huggins
Center
Wldest
Methodist Church
Frank Smith
Chattanooga
Tenn
Smith
Floyd County
Georgia
F. Crowder
Spartanburg
Cling to the Primary System Advocated by Senator Tillman
Senator Tillman urges clinging to the primary system with statewide canvassing and open discussion. He faults the Kari Dunan canvass and hints at county executive limits on candidate access, calling for newspapers to provide fair reporting and for voters to demand joint candidate debates.
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Tillman
Columbia, & C
Tilman
James T. Furk
Orangeburg
Statehouse
State Committee
Life Insurance Policy Notice From Mutual Life Company
A brief notice references The Michiz Mutual Life Insurance Company and its policy terms in Atlanta Georgia. It notes a tract, address and territory details as part of a section about liberal just and equitable policies.
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Mutual Life’ Insurance Company
HypAtlanta
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