Albany Plans Public Park Amid Growth Northward
A special Albany committee will report that an Arcadia tract of 40 acres near the city’s northern edge can be secured for a public park. Local leaders note the land’s natural advantages, low asking prices, and the city’s need as it expands northward. The piece also touches on a proposed trolley line and new power plant franchise prospects. Officer Raley captures Sylvester Tharpe for murder near Carimle, Tharpe claiming the shooting was justified. The same day, Lt. Powell’s country home, a wealthy Black farmer’s residence south of Albany, is reported destroyed by fire with contents lost and insured.
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Arcadia
Albany
Muckafoonea
Tharpe
Athans
Raley
Sylvester Tharpe
Worth County
Carimle
Albay
Tun
South
J. J. Spalding
Sid George W. Parrott
John Temple Graves
Atlanta
Nozit for the Sreath Sold at Saloons in Small Bottles
An obscure note states Nozit for the Sreath was served with drinks at all saloons, sold in small bottles everywhere for 10 cents.
Home Missions Discussed at Georgia Church Meeting
Athens Ga November 6 Special The state convention of the Christian churches for Georgia met in this city with at least two hundred delegates. Welcome by Rev F J Langdon Athens and response by Rev William Shaw Baldwin. General home missions discussed by B L Smith Cincinnati and church extension by R W Wallace Valdosta. Meeting tomorrow promises unusual interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
State Convention of the Christian Churches
State of Georgia
F. J. Langdon
William Shaw
Baldwin
B. L. Smith
Cincinnati
R. W. Wallace
Valdosia
Man Refuses Surgery Then Credits Electric Bitters
The Leavenworth Indiana manager of the Regraplican claims his wife, denied surgery for female trouble, was cured by Electric Bitters after five doctors failed. He notes she could not leave bed before taking the remedy and is now able to perform all household duties. Guaranteed by druggists at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Mgr
Regraplican
Leavenworth
Ind
New Academy for the Blind to be built near Crump Park
In Macon on November 6 the Academy for the Blind trustees announce soon to break dirt for a new building near Crump park. They plan to award the contract after bids are reviewed and expect a beautiful structure equipped to meet the institution’s needs.
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Academy For the Blind
Macon
Crump Park
Barn and Contents Burn in Reynolds Ga Fire destroys Powell property
A barn and several hundred bushels of corn owned by Mrs. M. W. Powell burned in Reynolds Georgia during the night before last. The cause is unknown and the property was not insured.
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Reynolds
M. W. Powell
Fire damages cotton on street in Hiatonton
Fire discovered at 3 30 pm yesterday in cotton lying in front of the J O Wall warehouse. Fourteen bales burned severely with unknown cause. Loss is expected small and fully insured.
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Hiatonton
J. O. Wall
Fall Festival and Races Open in Columbus Georgia
The Columbus Fall Festival and race meet opened with a parade by Troop C of the Twelfth United States Cavalry and full midway attractions. Shriners from several Georgia cities will parade. Gentry’s shows and farm events enrich the week with races starting tomorrow afternoon. A big Georgia Alabama planter turnout is expected. rail rates are low. Dr. Robert H. Harris is reappointed pastor of Hamilton’s BB Baptist Church. George W. Stradtmann accepts to lead the Columbus YMCA as general secretary from January 1.
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Columbus
United States Cavalry
Fair Ground
Robinson Arangement Company
Shriners of Alee Temple
Savannah
Georgia
Gentry
Columbus Driving Association
Alabama
Lee Loewenherz
T. J. Hunt
J. W. Murphey
Cilfe B. Grimes
Harris
Robert H. Harris
BB Baptist Church
Hamilton
Confederate Veterans Reunion Travel At One Cent Per Mile
Confederate Veterans Reunion in Macon Georgia on November 8th and 9th 1905. Central of Georgia Railway offers tickets from all Georgia points to Macon and back, at one cent per mile plus 25 cents, limited return by November 13th. Atlanta to Macon round trip $2.00. Epidemic of diphtheria prompts Loucks school closure in Richwoods township Peoria Illinois with nineteen cases and widespread illness.
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Central OF Georga Railway
Georgia
Macon
Atlanta
W.H. Fogg
D.P.A
Peoria
Mes
Richwoods Township
Loucks
Veterans Gather in Macon for State Reunion
Veterans from across Georgia arrive for the two day state reunion in Macon beginning Wednesday. General Clement A Foyrans of Atlanta will stay with Captain H E Owens at the Brown house. Officials outline a program with morning and afternoon sessions, corner stone laying for a women’s monument, a parade formation, and meals at the market house.
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Macon
Clement A. Foyrans
Atlanta
E. Owens
Brown House
Veterans and Sons of Veterans
Ne South
Roland Ellis
Minter Wimberly
Federal Court Docket Heaviest in History at Athons Ga
In Athons Georgia the federal district court, led by Judge Newman, faces over two hundred cases the heaviest docket ever. Most are illicit distilling charges. Government case against Miss Lora Campbell, former Mayaville post mistress, for theft of government funds, set for trial tomorrow.
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Dora Campbell
Athons. Ga
Federal Court
Newman
Lora Campbell
Mayaville
Death closes last chapter in Macon murder case
The death of Anette Carter ends the homicide saga that unsettled Macon for months. Her ties to the Raleigh man slaying near Cherry Street left officers puzzled. Carter, once strong, succumbed after a botched suicide attempt, leaving the case unresolved and a town in mourning.
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Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Anette Carter
K. C. Cole
Raleigh
M. C
Wiliam Brunson
Bibb County
Cole
Hng Fe
Tennessee
Atlanta Eyes 1910 Southern Industrial Exposition Plan
Atlanta leaders push a large southern industrial exposition to boost trade and fame. Figures like J O Stevens, Maddox, Spalding, Graves and Parrott back the idea as key to city prosperity, with initial funding targets and a meeting at the Piedmont hotel to organize.
Kirk Stood Gaynor's Bond Denial of certiorari by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court denied the governments petition to review the Kirk case. William J Kirk of Syracuse had sought $40 000 from Kirk who served as bandaman for John F Gaynor. The circuit court ruled the proceeding irregular and refused Kirk relief. A writ of error remains pending.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Willam J. Kirk
Syracuse
Circuit Court
Second Circuit
Kirk
John F. Gaynor
Supreme Court
Modjeska’s Farewell Tour Opens With Mary Stuart in Harrisburg
Modjeska the famed Polish actress presents her farewell United States tour at the New Tsliceum theater in Harrisburg tonight with Mary Stuart as the centerpiece. A large cast supports the performance, drawing enthusiastic city-wide praise for her acting and interpretation.
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Mary Stuart
Harrisburg
Madama Mt L
Egun
United States
Tlsceum Theater
Madame Modjeska
Macbeth
Tubby Named Assistant Superintendent in Canal Project
Walter G. Tubby of St Paul appointed assistant superintendent for construction of the Panama Canal under John F. Stevens. Stevens, chief engineer, heads the work. Tubby serves as general storekeeper for the Great Northern railroad in past years.
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Tubby
Stevens
St. Panl
Minn
Aft-Enuen
Walter G. Taby
St Paul
Nama Canal
John F. Stevens
Grek Northern Item
Great Northern
Jubby
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S. S
SWIFT
S.S.S
Christian Church State Convention
Stradtman
George W. Stradtmann
Chicago
Columbus Young Men‘s Christian Association
Confederate Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Lizzie Lumpkin
Hotel Lanier
Yemtenant
Telegraph Office
Lanier
Mulberry Street
Pythian Castle Hall
Courthouse Western Brigade
Astern
Court Nouse
First Street
Mulberry Church
McKenna
Gloe
Bureau of Information
Bureau of Informaion
Waswusien
Aawvcuec v
Margaret Mellvain
State, War and Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Annette Carter
Harry Lewis
John Harts
Wen
Ife
Lewis
Bible Superior Court
T. J. Bimmons
Supreme Court of Georgia
C. C. Kibbee
WiHam H. Felton
E. Harris
Kibbee
W. D. Nottingham
Roland Ells
John P. Ross
A. ¥. Stro
Miller
Chase
Daniel Hate
Hart Schaffner & Marx, of
Rogers, Peet and Co., of
New York
Daniel Brothers Co
Peachtree
Walton Street
Natiner
G? Marx
Virginia
Alf
Atanta
J. OP. Stevens
Maddox
Lie
Real Adair
Mr. Adair
F. L. Seeley
SL Louis
St. Louis
Portland
James R. Gray
Oandom
Unitedtatesment
Lomimhay
Graven
Peed
Brlet
Parrott
Pleamont Hotel
Rezt
Piedmont Hotel
Pre Maddox
Gaynor
Modjeska
Welsbach
Niewspa
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