Cotton Growers Favor Macon For August Convention
Georgia cotton growers from the southern region push to hold the Southern Cotton Growers Convention in Macon in August. They seek broad turnout from long staple and short staple sectors, backed by Macon Chamber of Commerce support and promises of a warm welcome for attendees from the southern counties. The drive emphasizes increased southern representation and a strong attendance from farming communities.
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Association of Macon
Constitution Bureau
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Macon Chamber of Commerce
Tala
Webb
New Trial Requested in Rawlings Case Amid Mental Incompetence Claim
Valdosta May 24 Special John R Cooper attorney for J G Rawlings and his sons moved for a new trial before Judge Mitchell in the superior court claiming Milton Rawlings was of unsound mind when the Carter children were killed last June. Affidavits supported the claim while Sheriff Passmore testified Milton was of sound mind. Other grounds included alleged newly discovered confessions and differing coroners inquest testimony about suspects and presence at the scene.
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J G Rawlings
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Thich
SB Barfield
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J EH Duncan
W E .Thomas
Sheriff Passmore
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Joe Bently
Old Man Rawlings
Alf Moore
W L Carter
Leonard Rawlings
Milton Rawlings
Mr Cooper
J. G. Rawlings
the Keys
Georgian Bay Fishing Promises Abundant Varied Waters
Advertisements tout Georgian Bay as the best fishing ground with numerous, hungry fish. Claims cite government fishery reports showing Bay as a world leader in supply. A free booklet from Grand Trunk Railway System invites readers to learn about the region and its trout, pickerel juice, and related lore, addressed to R McC Smith in Detroit.
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Wert Arrested at Louisville for Writed Fraud Card Suspect
Wallace B Wert of Lafayette Georgia was arrested as a fugitive from justice by detective officers Donahue and Sylvain. He admitted to being the man described on mailed post cards but said he came to Louisville to seek a better position. He will return to Georgia and extradition is not sought. Wert was found working as a clerk at Boston Shoe Company on Fourth Avenue near Walnut Street, identified by a wanted card with his photo and a $100 reward. Authorities in Urfasello were notified and may send an officer for custody.
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Walnut Street
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Laur Stlle
Fortune Found in a Mattress at Andersonville Home
Five thousand dollars in gold and bank notes were found concealed in the mattress and dwelling of Mrs Josephine Sullivan, widow of the former keeper, at the Andersonville National Cemetery. The discovery sparked further investigations into her wealth and the value of the property, with about $4,500 deposited in a bank later that day. A separate note reports a postmaster nomination for Galveston, Texas.
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Cizeus
Andersonville
American Unis
Josephine Kulli-van
Mira Subilian
National Cemetery
Sullivans
Georgia Elks Meet May 29 Albany May 29
Albany and Savannah Elks prepare for the fifth annual Georgia State Elks convention in Albany starting May 29 and lasting two days. About 150 Albany members coordinate events including a parade and visitor entertainments. Colonel Colding to preside as Savannah sends a delegation of thirty to attend.
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Life sentence for Otis Smith in Culloden killing
Otis Smith received a life sentence for the October 1904 killing of Watson in Culloden. At nineteen, Smith says the confrontation began after Watson and an associate insulted his sister at a church service. He fired once as Watson rushed his father, with the bullet striking Watson in the stomach.
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Sociat
Otis Smth
Iodas
Culloden
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Click
Sindorf
Ware
Steamship Tickets From Atlanta to Boston Sold
Central of Georgia announces sale of round trip tickets from Atlanta to Boston Mass at 3900 for sailings May 30 31 June 4 6 and 7 with limited extension to July 5. Tickets include steamship lines from Savannah and reservations via any agent of the company or W H Fogg DP A Atlanta Ga.
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Church of Christ
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New Depots Planned for Valdosta Coast Line and Georgia Railroad
The Atlantic Coast Line plans a brick passenger station on Patterson Street at the old depot site, costing about 10000 pounds with work to start soon. The Georgia Southern Florida Railroad also plans a large passenger station within months, on the current station site, costing around 12900 dollars or 158000 local currency.
Earthquake Shakes Utab but No Damage Reported
An earthquake felt at 2 o clock this afternoon near Weber and Ogden startled residents of Weber and Ogden area. Buildings trembled but no structural damage was reported. In Washington on May 24 Rev Washington Gladden of Colorado was appointed as a captain in the Army and assigned to duty with the Twenty fourth Infantry, a negro regiment stationed in the Philippines.
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Philippines
Building an Advertising Edifice That Pays Over Time
The piece argues that advertising, like a factory, must be developed over time to yield returns. It promotes the Saturday Evening Post as a vehicle to build a durable, growing public patronage, reaching 750,000 homes and 3,500,000 people several times annually, urging steady investment in this publication.
Judge Griggs Again Nominated in Albany May 24
Albany May 24 special The second congressional district convention met in Albany today and Hon James M Gneggs was formally nominated to represent the district in the sixtieth congress Delegates and proxies from Schrenteen counties attended The old committee canvassed the votes from the primary of the 16th instant which favored Judge Gilses Colonel JB Williamson of Sylvester spoke in support The new district committee elected H M Minosh of Dougherty as chairman, FA Davis secretary The drawing by Mr du Maurer of the bubbling spring and Apollinaris Water label is mentioned as widely circulated The Bookman notes the original design remains with the Apollinaris Company London
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James M Gneggs
Schrenteen
Frank Park
Worth
Gilses
JB Williamson
Sylvester
H M Minosh
Dougherty
Phis
Richard Frobbs
FA Davis
du Maurer
du Mauriers
Apollinins Company
Lendoan
Waynesboro Houses Burned In Early Morning Fire
Three east Whittaker Street residences burned, starting in John Blounts bath area, wind and scarce water fueled flames. W D Taylor and J L Maier homes destroyed, Emma Walters residence on Liberty Street saved with minor damage. Estimated loss about 5000 dollars, insurance likely to cover half. Extending city sewer system underway in Valdosta area with 3400 feet of new main in Lawn North section, planned connections for a growing neighborhood. Construction to finish soon as remaining materials arrive.
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Whtaker Street
John 5 Blounts
W DD Taylor
J & Idaler
Emma Walters
Liberty Street
Valdosta Ga
Portharn
Lawn
Free alcohol bill passes in Senate committee and house
Washington May 24 the senate today passed the amended free alcohol bill as reported from the finance committee. The bill has already passed the house and amendments were adopted. When the senate approved material changes its scope it does not go into effect until May 1907. Debate touched on the need for amendments as the measure moved forward.
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Senate
Washington
Committee On Finance
House
Bowden Lithia Springs Water ad and legal bound over cases
An advertisement promotes Bowden Lithia Springs Water touting health benefits and distribution from Georgia springs. The piece also reports Talbotton mayor court actions: S D Cottingham bound over for retailing liquor without license in $3750 bond and Ben Jordan bound over in $1250 bond for the same charge.
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Talbotton
D Cottingham
Talbot Superior Court
Ben Jordan
Dr Bradley at Tuskegee marks 25th institute year
In Tuskegee Alabama on May 24 the twenty fifth year of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute closed. One hundred seventy six diplomas and industrial certificates were awarded. The exercises began with a Sunday sermon by St Louis native H Stiles Bradley. The commencement address was delivered by Hon Catherine H Alexander of Montgomery Alabama.
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Tuskegee Ala
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Ti 'H Stiles Bradley
St Lous
Important Schedule Change by Sea Board Air Line Railway
Effective 1201 p m Sunday May 27 changes in schedules will be announced later Gedartown Accommodation train, which formerly left Atlanta at 4 40 p m, will be discontinued The old ticket office is 88 Peach tree Street Atlanta Ga W E Christian AGPA Atlanta Ga
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Gedartown
Atlanta
Peachtree Street
W.E. Christian
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