Holmes Faces Early Trial for Six-Year-Old Murder
John Les Holmes, long hunted, is captured after six years on the run in Macon County. He is charged with the murder of a man named Allen during a dispute over a girl. Holmes, captured in Hawkinsville, is to be tried by the Macon Superior Court in the current term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Les Holmes
Hawkins
Pring Dack
Maxon
John Lee
Negro
Maville
oSivers
Aiaé3
Macon
Gickies
Allen
Adance
Holmes
Lost Macon Engineer Edward Almey Reported Seen in Dallas
A Dallas informant reported Edward Almey seen in Dallas days ago, the first information since his disappearance from Macon on January 1. Almey, a Macon engine operator for electric lights at Putzel's, left without explanation leaving his clothing and effects. He was a member and treasurer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, unmarried, with brothers in Colorado and Cincinnati who have heard nothing since his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Gentex
Dallas
Edward Almey
Almey
Charce
Putzel's
Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremer
Put
Colorado
Cincinnati
Macon Police Don New Uniforms and Take Summer Furloughs
Macon Ga May 5 Spectalj The police force appeared in new uniforms today and drew for summer furloughs with full pay. The chief praised their appearance and efficiency noting perfect harmony. Furloughs run for seven days with pay and end around October 1, patrolmen may spend time as they wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
M7acon
Newt
Ghief
Reunion of the Veterans Meets in Macon in October
Confederates of Georgia will gather in Macon starting October 11 for a three day state reunion. An expected 200 veterans and up to 10,000 visitors will attend with low railroad rates and several entertainments including nightly fireworks and a display of pyrotechnics along the Ocmulgee river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Ayros Technics
Ocmulgee
Second Streets
Fteworks
Macon Deaths and Funerals Reported in May
Macon Georgia special report lists multiple funeral services and burials. Pearl Sanders died recently with services at Riverside Cemetery. James L death also noted with funeral plans and residence details for mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundey
Macon
Bo'doel
Pearl Sanders
Jake Sanders
An Aiut
Riverside
James L
Lost Manuscript Excerpt Promises Private Insight
Fragmentary OCR text hints at secretive manual or treatise by Newton Hatha Sy Wd. The piece references vigor, bands of the United States, and years of close study of private matters. The garbled lines suggest a publicized work or anecdotal guidance on personal experience and self improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lama Bae
Georgia Negro in Buffalo Laugher Draws Crowds at Exposition
Reports describe Ben, known as Laughing Ben, an ex slave who has courted Georgia’s attention by entertaining crowds at the Turin exposition. He allegedly disrupted Laurens county court sessions, prompting Judge Hart to threaten contempt before forgiving him. The piece notes his one month act at the exposition may extend for its appeal. It also mentions local Masons and Confederate veterans attending a Kennedy commemorative event, and the funeral of Little Kathleen Brown, three months old, who died from congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Smith
Timerizan &Xp T
Ben
Georgia
Hya
Dublin
Laurens County
Hart
Fudge Hart
Ek Hien
Turin
Bay
Kennedy
Royal Arch
Cotton Avenue
Macon Lodge No. 6
Masons
Robert Smith Cam
Confederate Veterans
Httle Hathleen
Mra
Tom Brown
Hathleen
Grand Jury Indicts Many in Macon Session
In Macon Georgia on May five special grand jury in the U S court found seventy indictments. The jury adjourned after resolutions praising officers and urging the breaking up of illicit distilleries across the southern district of Georgia. They thanked U S Attorney Erwin Akerman and praised the judiciary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
United States Court
Mary Speer
United States
Georgia
Pin
Seave
Erwin
Akerman
John M. Walker
Rushin
New Depot at West Point Builds on North End
West Point Georgia mayor announces railroad car shed repairs completed on the north end of the Atlanta and West Point line. A morning collapse in early April endangered residents, brick and columns have been rebuilt, and the upper portion sprained. Railroad officials plan to tear away the south end and replace with iron and brick columns and lattice, making an up to date depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Mayo
Atlanta and
Fire Sweeps West Point Cotton Mills Storage Car
Fire discovered in the large cotton storage warehouses of Lanett cotton mills in West Point Georgia. A large number of cotton bales burned. volunteer fire department aided by alternates. About forty bales damaged beyond value. Loss covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Lanett Cotton Mills
Oliphant or Woodward in Bold Barnesville School Race
In Barnesville Georgia a tight race for the Gordon Institute superintendency follows the retirement of President Jere M. Pound. Candidates Professor G. F. Oliphant and Colonel J. C. Woodward lead a divided field with trustees split, while endorsements and local support shape a contest viewed as among the warmest in years. Election occurs at a trustees meeting Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Presifem
Jere M. Pound
Gonton | Institute
Bible County Suhools
G. F. Oliphant
Gordon Institute
J. C. Woodward
Georgia Miltery Academy
Colonel Woodward
Gordon
Professor Pound
Professor Oliphant
Rogers
J. W. Stafford
J. J. Murphey
J. W. Hightower
E. T. Pound
Edward Elder
W. B. Smith
J. W. Hanson
P. F. Matthews
Stafford
Murphey
Pound
High
Fesva
Owphunt
Olphant
Whodwerd
Birmingham Election Promises Quiet Citywide Ballot
Birmingham prepares for municipal race with mayor, aldermen, and three police commissioners on the ballot. Mayor W. M. Drennen seeks re election amid low registration and general apathy. Police chief C. W. Austin likely retained as the department undergoes changes under new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Ning Memahera
Tha
Beara
Golive Commission
ML Drenep
Tair
Drennen
Polo
C. W Austin
Wil
Police Commission
Literary Socretras Elect Officers at Excury Ymory Colege
Tomorrow the literary societies at Excury Ymory College in Oxfora Georgia hold annual elections. The Phoenix editors and business manager will be chosen, with five societies selecting officers for the coming year. Herman J. Johnston of Palmetto is favored for business manager, with Carl B H Lewis Aubie Robertson and William H Morton named as editor candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excury- Ymory Colege
Oxfora
The
Phoenix
Herman J. Johnston
Palmetto
Wil
Johnston
Phi Garama
Carl B H. Lewis
Atlanta
Aubie Robertson
Pennington
William H. Morton
Athens
Henry Abbott
Macon
A. C. Manning
Walesen
Marmaduke H. Blackshear
Dublin
Thomas Hatcheron
Watisinsville
Labor leader to address Birmingham on nine hour workday
Howard H. Caldwell general organizer of the American Federation of Labor will speak in Birmingham Wednesday to organize machinists ahead of the nine hour workday effective on the 20th. The gathering aims to unite machinists while railroads face less favorable conditions. J. Leath of Birmingham coordinates Alabama events for the AFL as Caldwell travels through Georgia, with a Washington letter backing the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation
Birmingham
Ala
Howard H. Caldwell
American Federation of Labor
Cald- Well
Georgia
Leath
Alabama
Caldbbe
Jetter
Washington
Threbles Made Good Money At Birmingham Fair
The Gaskill Carnival Company which ran Ellist street fair Midway attractions pulled out as the fair closed last night. Ellist Street fair gross receipts near 10000 while net receipts reach about 6500. Gaskill carried away nearly 4000. No rain fell all week. Chief C W Austin halted confetti throwing to prevent trouble. Anniston Elks street fair opens Monday with many Birmingham members planning short trips to enjoy the event. Great preparations in Anniston with railroads offering favorable rates equal to Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Chattanooga
Elis
Potice C. W
Anniston
Birminghan
Emory to Select Speaker for State Oratorical Contest
Emory College Oxford Ga May 5 Special The college prepares for next fall's Georgia State Oratorical Association contest Six contestants vie for Emory's representative with a three faculty member committee judging the written speeches and a second panel later judging delivery The winner must carry Emory to a first place in the intercollegiate event Speakers include Robert A W Timmons Stuart Roberts Guy A Myers Madison Brill Alfred Freom and Thomas J Branson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory
Emory. College
Oxford
Georgia State Oratorical Association
Witm
Robert AW. Timmons
Jutlanta
Stuart ‘Roberts
Macon
Guy A. Myers
Atlanta
Madison Brll
Alfred
Freom
Newnan
Thomas J. Branson
Rockmart
Frank P. OBrien Quite Ill in Birmingham News
Prominent Birmingham figure Frank P. OBrien longtime owner of the Age Herald and OBrien's opera house. A Confederate veteran and former Jefferson County sheriff who served in the last state legislature. He is reported to suffer nervous prostration. doctors say illness not yet dangerous but serious and requiring care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Als
Frank.p. O'Brien
Birmingham Age-Herald
O'Brien
Davis & Dave's Infirmary
Sherif
Jefferson County
Escaped From Burning Injures Six In Virginia Fire
In Richmond Virginia Mrs M B Dawes and her daughter Miss Ade Dawes and Dr Dawes were badly burned while escaping a blaze at their home in Bartonsville near Winchester early today. A helper Miss Denny and the family departed in night clothes with nothing saved. The log value is 4000 with 900 insurance. William Clyde Woodall nine months died of double pneumonia after cold, bronchitis, and pneumonia. David S Brandon injured by a runaway horse near Dublin. Akron Ohio two traction cars collided injuring about a dozen people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
M. B. Dawes
Ade Dawes
Dr. Dawes
Bartonsville
Winchester
Wiliam Clyde Woodall
Columbus
Calumbus
May
William Clyde
W. Woodall
Akron
Northern Ohio Traction
North Howard Street
Pastor McCoy Earns Commencement Invitation
Huntsville Georgia May Special Reverend J B McCoy pastor of the That Methodist church has been invited to deliver the commencement sermon at the Girls Industrial School at Mont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
Huntsville
J. B. McCoy
That ‘Methodist Church
Girls Industrial School
Mont
Georgia Had a Hand in It Tale from Philippines Capture
A telegram received by relatives in Columbus Georgia May 5 recounts the capture of Garciano a Filipino general. The message mentions Taerenice stations and recent activities around Baconk. Fred Lawrence a Columbus youth serving in the Philippines is identified in the dispatch.
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Georgia
Columbus
Fred Lawrence
Garciano
Filip
Tegros
Jalend
Amg
Baconk
Georgia Knights Templars Gather for Annual Convocation
Americus Ga May Special De Molay commandery No 5 hosts annual Georgia Knights Templars gathering with 300 Sir Knights expected from all commands. Procession forms Forsyth Street at 10 AM to escort the grand index to the De Molay asylum for sessions. A street parade, banquet, barbecue at Magnola Dell, and a keynote by Eminent Commander BE A Cutts of Palestine commandery.
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Americus. Ga
de Milay Commandery
Georgia
Knights ‘Templars
Forsyth Street
de Moloy
Mystic Shrine
Desert
de Molsy
Magnola Dell
BE. A. Cutts
Palestine Commandery
Savannah
Grand Lodge
Cutts
Northern
Northern states plan extensive Andersonville cemetery exercises on May 20 with monuments from Ohio and Massachusetts. Special trains from Pennsylvania will bring visitors while about 6,000 African Americans are expected to attend. state troops will handle security amid reports of disorder nearby.
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Americus
Andersonville National
Ohio
Massachusetts
Title Village
Americas
Providence
Dova
Andersonville
Georgia
Alabama
Americus Eight Infantry
Downing Seeks New Trial in Dooly County Murder Case
A. Z. L. Downing, once a noted Dooly county citizen, urged Judge J. A. Littlejohn to grant a new trial yesterday. Convicted of murder in October and sentenced to imprisonment, Downing has been confined in Americus jail. His attorney, James M. Dupree, argued the motion. decision delayed. Dr. W. W. Stovall was the murdered victim.
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Americus, Ae
Uy —3
A. ZL
Downing
Dooly County
J. A. Littlejohn
W. W. Stovall
Vienna
Americas
Bila
James
M. Dupree
Montesuma
Littlejoha
Dr. Stovall
Investigating Committee Report on Indian Service Reform
New York May report by the National Civil Service Reform League cites patronage abuses in the Indian service. It notes fraudulent contracts, misused lands, and demoralizing acts by agents. The panel urges systemic reform, better personnel, and deployment of army officers as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
New York
National ‘Civil Service Reforma League
Enndt
Indian Service
Council
McKinley
Secretary of the Interior
Washington
Indian Bureau
Agenta
Beneft
Army
American trade with Cuba grows as Cuban tastes favor Spanish goods
The article notes rising American imports to Cuba in eight months of 1900 compared with 1899 while Cuban buyers still prefer Spanish made shoes and other items. It argues American firms must tailor products to Cuban preferences to win the market. The piece cites Cuban demand for goods matching local tastes as key to winning trade.
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Cub
Annual Field Day at Athens Promises Strong Showings
The University of Georgia Field Day will be held on the college campus tomorrow afternoon with revived track enthusiasm. Notable competitors include Horace Johnson, Kelly McCutcheon, Captain Dean, Hardy, Parks, Hart, Donaldson, Rucker, Hewiette, and Lamar across sprints, distance, jumps, and weights. The inter-class relay is highly anticipated, with class captains named and prizes like the Phinizy Calhoun trophy. The day showcases entries in all events and sets up a test against Tech on May 18 and Clemson later.
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Atheny
University of Georgia
University
Georgia
Atlanta
Horace Johnson
Kelly McCutcheon
Captain Dean
Hardy and Parks
Harding
Jack Hart
Burt Donaldson
Tamer Rucker
Hewiette
Hardy
Archer
Lamar
Bower
Athanr
foNowliz
Lamar Rucker
Etowah
Eawin Camp
Taian Baxter
Bayard Starnes
Athens
Noel P. Park
Phinizy Calhoun
Kelly
Fred Richardson
Julian Baxter
Frank Ridley
Earl Donaldson
Will Hoye
Eewin Camp
Fred Richardedn
Law
Will Thompson
Wil Howt
Joe Manty
Minor Boyd
Sam Hewlette
Walter Forbes
Henry Lamar
Rucker
Donaldson
McCutcheon
Lattimer
Parks
Johnson
Thompson
Hoyt
Hirsch
Barks
Camp
Lewis
Hart
Nix
Baxter
Boyd
Clay
Richey
Dorsey
Starnes
Wright
Anderson
Wynn
Tech
Clemson
Sophomore Oratorical Contest Chooses Eight Winners
In Athens at the university chapel eight speakers were selected from seventeen contestants in the sophomore oratorical contest. Winners include M S Johnson Glen Walter Leswen Joe Manley Sam Dorsey Claud Bond J D Wing Sandy Walker and Henri Jones. Judges were Professors Park Bocock Akerman Griggs Campbell. The event highlighted notable college achievements and oratory skill. Malaria Makes Impure Blood. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic cures Malaria.
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Athens
University Chapel
Johnson
T. Barrow
C. Dorsey
Joz Manley
Club Bond
Dowald Cohen
J. D. Wing
Glen Legwen
G. B. Franklin
Jann Monahan
K.keeney
Newton
Walker
R. G. Perry
H. Jones
R. McWhorter
Lawler
Krengon
Park
Bocock
Akerman
Griggs
Campbell
M.S. Johnson
Glen Walter Leswen
Joe Manley
Sam Dorsey
Claud Bond
Sandy Walker
Henri Jones
Sam Johnson
Phi Kappa
Acate
Lectures on Agriculture At University For Seniors
In Athens Georgia on May 5 1 special lectures on agriculture will be delivered to the senior class by University faculty The program stresses practical farming knowledge and the value of regulated agricultural study The lectures will be summarized by Professor Starnes and Siraha for the class year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Profeasura Starnes
Siraha
Agriculture course schedule announced by Campbell and leaders
Campbell, President White and Chancellor Hill present a long list of lectures and dates from May 1 to May 22 covering topics in agriculture. Sessions include Irrigation in India, Recent Researches in Agriculture, Spraying in Orchards, Meadows and Pastures, Insect Life and Forest Growth, and Landscape Ornamentation with multiple professors Starnes Strawn Campbell and Catmpprette listed among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
White
Chancellor Hill
Crous
Starn
Dresident White
President White
Strahn
Starnes
India
Hiz
Strakn
Professor Starnes
Nerofensor Campbel
Bentegsor Starnes
Professor Strahn
Enforcing the Sunday Law in Omaha and Kansas City
Saloons in Omaha and Kansas City observed the Sunday closing ordinance with few violations. Omaha reported two arrests for bolting doors and a group of bootblacks were briefly detained. Kansas City saw the first such calm day in six years with one arrest. A Law Enforcement League meeting with 540 attendees urged continued enforcement and a committee was set to collect evidence against violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Kansas City
Moores
Trocadero
Orpheum
Council Byufts
Kansan City
Read
Law Enforcement League
Miyor
Lnw
Kentucky Sheriff Resigns and Relocates Near Lexington
Rev. P. White, famed Clay county sheriff, resigns April 1 and moves to Fayette county. He leases the Dabney Garr farm on the Winchester Pike eight miles from Lexington, plans to retire from feuds and pursue horse breeding next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. P. White
Lexington
Clay County
Fayette County
White
Clark County
Dabney Garr
Winchester Pike
Eagega
Mrs McKinley to Launch It and Press the Button
In San Francisco on May, Mrs William McKinley will perform the launching of the battleship Ohio. She will press the button to release the ship from the cradle as the battleship slides into the water, marking a ceremonial moment in naval history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. McKinley
San Francisco
May
Wiliam MicKinley
Rene
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Congress of Plantation Negroes
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Idaho
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R. C. Hazlehurst
T. E. Meritt
James E. Baker
W. W. Williame
Odd Fellows
Indian Spring
Ga Yesterany
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M. T. Keith
B. R. Collins
J. A. Henderso
Pat Delta Society
G. C. Jones
W. M. Moody
J. W. Simmons
Mattie Nutting
J. O. Woonet
Peachtree Street
Atlante
Crumpis Park
Una Clayton
Edgar 8. Wilson
Firemen's Fund Insur
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Fils Company
Jacksonville
John Messay
Maneager Tilson
Firemen's Fund
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Kitten
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Tifton Lodge No
Buttala
Tom
Merstone
Oliphant
Woodward
FLACE
Hainesville
Literary Socretras
Ehady
Frank P. Obrien
Hom
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Dubin
Special
David S. Brandon
Knights Templars
Will la Ala
Littlejohn
Seaboard AirLine Rail
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