Macon Mayoral Race Heads to Tomorrow’s Ballot
In Macon Georgia the mayoral primary is set for Tuesday with Bridges Smith W T Morgan and RC Hazlehurst vying. Bets favor Smith with efforts focusing on public meetings under Hazlehurst while Morgan pursues low key campaigning. Registration purges revealed few changes and some critics were unregistered, dampening opposition chatter as ballots print and campaigning ends at a meeting tomorrow night at the Academy of Music.
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Macon
Maryor Bridges Smith
W. T. Morgan
RC Hazlehurst
Mr. Hazlehurst
Cit
Morgan
Smith
Citizens’ Executive Committee
Lst
The
Friends of
Mr. Hezlehurst
Academy of Music
New Charleston Augusta Railroad Project Gets Under Way
Vice President James A. Jackson of the Charleston Augusta and Chattanooga Railroad and Seaboard Airline announces a contract with John Blair McAfee of Philadelphia to build the Charleston to Augusta line. Construction starts at once with eighteen months to finish, beginning at the Seaboard Air Line crossing at Olar South Carolina and advancing toward both ends so Seaboard can reach Augusta and Charleston on its own tracks.
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Augusta
James A. Jackson
Charleston, Augusta and Chattanooga Railroad Company
Hero
Seaboard
New York
Philadelpha
John Blair McAfee
Railroad Centrl
Philadelphia
Charleston
Seaboard Air Line
Olar
S. C
Bibb Superior Court Sets Week of Important Trials
In Macon Georgia on November 10 special reports list a busy superior court docket. Key cases include Peter Baldoni v Macon and Birmingham Railway on appeal and mortgage foreclosure actions against A B Small v R F Napier et al. Also noted are Swift Co v Hast Macon Exchange and W D Adams v Colvin Conner plus four divorces with criminal docket to follow.
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Macon
Superior Court
Felton
Peter Baldoni
Macon and Birmingham Railway
A. B. Small
R. F. Napier
Swift & Co
Hast Macon Exchange
T. E. Merritt
W. D. Adams
Colvin & Conner
Ed Weichselbaum
Fuesday
Miles Sweeny
Mary Maloy
H. B. Woolfolk
A. M. Gunn
Equitable Building and Loan
Robert A Nisbet
Y. Harry C Tindall
Fidelity Deposit Company of Maryland
Robert M. Farrar
Southwestern Railway
Charies Moore
J. W. Oliver
J. D. Head
George P. Burdick
George P. Burdice Company Et al
Bible
Will Lanier to be returned for Mississippi murder
Will Lanier alias 3 W Bennett was ordered returned to Mississippi to face execution for murder. He escaped jail six days before execution time and was captured in Mewnan Georgia by Chief Brewster. Deputies Ridings and Sheriff Brown identified him. $300 reward to Jail return officials. Lanier’s family members are in a Mississippi penitentiary.
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Mewnan
Will Lanier
W._ Bennett
Alvan D Freeman
J. D. Brewster
Central Railroad
Carroll County
Lanier
Sargent
Here
Ridings
Mississippi
J. L. Brown
Brewster
Little Girl Badly Burned at Orphanage Firework Incident
In Macon Georgia Lula Idenes a five year old orphan sustained severe burns at the Methodist Orphanage in Vineville while another child ignited a splinter near Tayla’s dress. Doctors attend, death feared, possible transfer to city hospital.
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Macon
Lula Idénes
Methodist
Vineville
Lula
Tayla
City Hospital
Were Wedded at Monticello Miss Mattilu Florence and Mr Bert Marsh
Mattila Florence and Bert Marsh were married at the Florence home in Monticello Ga. in a quiet afternoon ceremony at 3 o clock attended by immediate family and a few close friends Judge and Mrs A S Florence are the parents of the bride and both couples are well connected in the community Friends extend best wishes for happiness to the couple.
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Mattilu Florence
Bert Marsh
Monticello
A. S. Florence
Mattila Florence
Austell Burglary Loses Wallet and Watch in Grove
The residence of Brock Cochran on Mosely street was burglarized last night. A trunk with about $200 and a gold watch was carried away to a grove 200 yards distant and broken open. Deeds and papers inside the trunk remained untouched. No arrests have been made.
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Austell
Brock Cochran
Mosely Street
Cotton Burns At Norcross in Train Spark Fire
In Norcross Georgia at 1 am twenty two bales of cotton burned likely from a passing train. The cotton was insured and the fire caused a blaze reported as sparked by engine starting. In Americus Georgia the same day engineers Richard Jones and Wilson Ryders died in a dead end collision at Cordele Yard. Judge Knights of Pythias led funeral services for Jones.
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Norcross
Americus
Richard Jones
Seaboard Air Line
Cordele
Knights of Pythias
Engineer Jones
Wilson Ryders
Drowned Child in Open Cistern in Bainbridge
At 1 o'clock today in Bainbridge Georgia Bernice Willis two year old daughter of Jim Willits living at the corner of Broughton and Clay streets was drowned in an open cistern. Also reports say Randall Harrison the Huntsville produce man knocked from a trestle by a train last night is not dead. London reports General Ian Hamilton plans a more vigorous campaign to end the war before coronation festivities.
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Bainbridge
Bernice Willis
Jim Willits
Broughton and
Clay Streets
London
Daily News
Ian Hamilton
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
Georgian Teacher Slain in Mountain Ravine Mystery
J R Chandler a Oak Level teacher in Cleburne County was killed about twenty days ago. His body was found in a ravine near Heflin Alabama with skull crushed, head severed, pockets emptied, and a school key left in his vest. Suspects Hoed Mol Me McCormack and Wright Knighton, longtime visitors near Lime Branch Georgia, were arrested after suspicions grew from their spending. Police plan a preliminary trial Tuesday as evidence accumulates. The motive appears jealous robbery. Chandler was about 35 and unmarried.
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Heflin
Ala
J. R. Chandler
Oak Level
Cleburne
Lime Branch
Chandler
Me McCormack
Wright Knighton
Knighton
Piedmont
McCormack
Chandler Knighton
Edwardsville
Anderson Phosphate aid of Compan formed in Virginia
Columbia reports a new organization Anderson Phosphate Aid of Compan with $600,000 capital, potential to rise to $800,000, to manufacture and sell fertilizers and cotton seed products and to challenge the Virginia Carolina Company. Frederick G. Brown named president, with Richmond capital involved.
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Columbia, D. C
Anderson Phosphate Aid of
Compan
Richmond
Anderson
Virginia-Carolina Company
Anderson Fertilizer Company
Frederick G. Brown
Campaign Closed Win Speeches in All Sections
In Birmingham on November 10, Johnston and allies rally for or against Alabama’s new constitution. Leaders forecast a 25,000 to 40,000 vote majority for ratification statewide, with counts hinging on white and black counties and potential irregularities in the black belt.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Johnston
Shelley
Stallings
William Denson
Black Belt
Dallas
Lowndes
Underwood
Democratic State Executive Committee
General Shelley
Jefferson
Has the Racing Privilege at Charleston Exposition Grounds
Charleston announces that Charles F Levy & Co has been granted exclusive racing rights at the exposition grounds. The syndicate paid 37 500 for the privilege and posted a 10 600 bond. Forfeit money is filed. Plans include high class sport with big purses and rapid construction of grandstands and buildings to make races a daily feature.
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Charleston
Charles F. Levy & Co
Exposition Grounds
Brooks Harley
Levy & Co
Exposition Company
L H Traylor Dies in Gabbettsville After Illness
West Point Ga November 10 Special L H Traylor longtime Gabbettsville farmer died yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness of several months consumption his death was not unexpected He was born near Gabbettsville in June 1853 eldest son of Colonel George M Traylor survived by a wife six sons and two married daughters funeral at Long Cane Methodist Church with Masonic honors pallbearers from Long Cane lodge and delegations from LaGrange West Point. procession was over half a mile long
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Troup County
West Point
L H Traylor
Gabpettvilla
Mr. Traylor
George M. Traylor
J. J. Traylor
Gabbattville
Fie
Walter Loyd
John Hudson
Long Cane
First Methodist Church
Hon Henry Banks
la Grange
Messrs
A. C. Williams
D H. Lane
John L. Lovelace
L O Hall
Preston Lane
W. S. Gilbert
Long Cane Lodge
Magens
LaGrange
Woodrow Elected Moderator by South Carolina Presbyterians
Charleston November 10 Dr James Woodrow former president of South Carolina College was unanimously chosen moderator of the Presbyterian synod of South Carolina His acceptance framed as vindication of orthodoxy and a move to settle long running disputes He avoided preaching evolution but acknowledged Darwin theory may be correct and his stance drew historic attention to the denomination.
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Charleston
S. C
James Woodrow
South Carolina College
Presbyterian Synod of South Carolina
Woodrow
Theological
Columbia
General Assembly
Dr. Woodrow
Wesleyan College Girls Adopt Condolence Resolution
The Philomathean society of Wesleyan College Macon Ga adopts resolutions on the death of Venita Porter who died of scarlet fever. The group extends sympathy to her parents and announces a month of mourning. A copy is to be sent to the family and published in The Wesleyan Jacksonville Times Union and Citizen and The Macon Telegraph.
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Wesleyan College
Macon
Philomathean Society of Wesleyan College
Misa Venita Porter
Venita Porter
College
Venita
Wesleyan
Jacksonville Times-Union and Citizen
Local interest note on college student Miss Porter
Miss Porter from Jacksonville Florida lived briefly in town and earned a warm place in the hearts of her schoolmates and many others beyond the college. Alice Cary chaired the group with Battie Wimberly Nellie Knight Erkes and Hlinor Jones named in the record.
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Alice Cary
Battie Wimberly
Nellie Knight
Carried Erkes
Hlinor Jones
Porter
Jacksonville, Fla
Order to reopen the bank in Texas after inquiry
Franklin Ridgley, brother of United States Comptroller Ridgley, has completed an examination of the First National Bank in Austin where state funds totaling 358000 were tied up after the August 5 failure. He sent his report to Washington and an order to reopen is expected to be issued by Comptroller Ridgley in a few days.
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Mexas
Austin
Tex
Franklin Ridgley
United States
Ridgley
First National Bank
Washington
Hidgeley
Two Stores Burglarized in Decatur with Big Loot
In Decatur Alabama on November 10 thieves burglarized the Mattocks and Hardage Brothers stores. Mattocks’ proprietor frightened them off with a shotgun, taking only a diamond ring. Hardage Brothers suffered heavy losses as burglars hid inside overnight and escaped through a rear exit. Police are canvassing both scenes.
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Decatur
Ala
Thomas H Mattocks
Hardage Bros
Mattocks
Miss Helen Hutton Takes Her Own Life In Decatur
Coroner examines Miss Helen Hutton after she died by self inflicted gunshot yesterday. No note found and authorities cannot determine motive. She was to wed December 1, but plans changed. fiance’s last letter was tender. Family offers no explanation for the rash act.
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Miss Hutton
Decatur
Ala
Helen Hutton
Judge Can Carry a Pistol in Texas Ruling
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reverses a county judge’s pistol conviction, ruling that county judges are peace officers with the right to carry a pistol. The Bowie County official’s case sets a legal precedent on peace officer status for county judges. Dead in a Tub of Water is a Birmingham incident reporting an 18 month old found drowned in a tub of water after leaning over a cage.
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin
Tex
Utisint
R. H. Jones
Bowie County
Jones
Court of Criminal Appeals
Birmingham
Ala
Albert Dortch
Avondale
Suis
Well Known Alabama Citizen Crushed Under House
Decatur November 10 Special B K L Fuller brother of Probate Judge W W S Fuller of Cullman was killed while supervising house lifting when jacks failed. The fall crushed him beneath the structure. Fuller was a prominent and well to do citizen.
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Decatur
Als
B. KL. Fuller
I W.W. S. Fuller
Cullman
Fuller
Death Trap Rope Swing Kills Toddler at Home
Raleigh report says a rope swing under a house at Wiscasset cotton mills in Stanley county caused the death of a 2 year old girl when the rope tightened around her neck. Mother found the child cold and stiff. Local coroner ruled death due to carelessness.
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Raleigh
N. C
Wiscasset Cotton Mills
Stanley County
Vanboy
Reliability by Vercoats at 35 Whitehall Street
Reliability by Vercoats on 35 Whitehall Street appears in this brief listing. The notice references a location and a business name, suggesting a business address or service listing in a local directory.
Sultan Submits to France as Diplomatic Ties Restored
Paria reports that the sultan has signed a trade with France ending the Franco Turkish dispute. The pact allows France to pursue school and religious and hospitable projects if Porte objects within five months, and France resumes diplomatic relations with M. Bapst handling the embassy. Admiral Caillard to stay. Constans to return to Constantinople. France marks a victory in diplomacy while warning the sultan to honor his duties to civilized powers and subjects.
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Paria
Tewik Pacha
M. Bapst
Constantinople
Itress
France
Porte
M. Deleasse
Tewfik Pacha
Falllard
Mitylene
Syra
Caillard
Levant
M. Constans
Tunis
Temps
Greece
Europe
Berlin
Miss Emily Crump Courageously Saves Papers From Fire
Richmond November 10 Miss Emily Crump a young Richmond stenographer who was badly injured in a fire yesterday showed bravery by returning to her office to gather valuable papers and place them in safety She survived with a broken jaw a badly broken leg and crushed foot and no internal injuries while the body of a man named Dabney was not recovered The fate of two carpenters on the third floor remained unclear In Cincinnati the Kentucky Central freight shed and C and O freight house burned destroying many cars and contents with losses over 100 000
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Richmond
Emily Crump
Habliston
Miss Crump
Thomas Dabney
Burns
Cincinnati
Kentucky Central Division
Loulaville and Nashville Railway
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Third and Rose Streets
Zss
WOMAN SUFFRAGISTS PLAN MASS MEETING IN RICHMOND
Plans move toward a large Richmond gathering for woman suffrage in February with national leaders Carrie Chapman Catt Susan B Anthony and Rev A H Shaw among speakers. Prominent southern women are expected to attend and participate in the proceedings.
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Richmond
Carrie Chapman Catt
Susan B. Anthony
Movement For the
A. H. Shaw
Femc Diseases A New Cure For
An Atlanta report outlines a new cure approach for female medical diseases, detailing potential treatments and early effectiveness observed in local clinics. The piece emphasizes hopeful results and ongoing studies at area hospitals.
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Chattanooga
the Bibb Superior. Court
Savannah
Ethel
Southern Transportation Company
G. Day
Carroll
Bennetts
Whitehall Stree
Atlanta
Leity
OU Company
Bond
L. H. Traylor
Rue Droust
New Yorks
E. Bougera & Co
William
Wil Singleton
Davis
Singleton
Geog. Muse
Clotitirg CO
Whitehaal Street
Sultan
Femc
Muading, Atlanta, G
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