State Duty in Atlanta Depot Question Urged Urgently
Atlanta opinion pieces urge the state take responsibility for a new depot, arguing Georgia’s railroad ownership benefits the treasury while Atlanta itself stands as a key south metropolis. The report cites historical rail investments, tax relief from railroad properties, and the need to preserve state revenue by prudent ownership and rent policies.
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Special Joint Committee
Atlanta
South
Railroad Landtorn
Georgia
Georga
Public debate on fraud charges and southern child labor
The piece argues against broad fraud claims in elections and critiques northern capital influence on southern mills. It notes General Shelley opposed the new constitution and defends Alabama’s election integrity while calling out “fraud” accusations as overused. It discusses Massachusetts investment reform opposition and calls for wiser child labor regulation in mills run by northern capital.
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Shelley
Alabama
Kelley
New England
Edgar Gardner Murphy
Thomas G. Jones
Massachusetts
Friends of the wit'd-Isbor Binl
Massachusetts Investments
South
Dr James F Alexander remembered as Atlanta civic pillar
The article honors Dr James F Alexander who died at 77 in Atlanta, noting his fifty years of service to the city in medicine and public life. It highlights his leadership, loyalty to the community, and lack of hesitation to answer calls from the sick and to fulfill public duties.
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J. F. Alexander
James F. Alexander
Atlanta
Alexander
Georgia Education Stance and Textile Industry Debate
The article argues for Georgia advancing education to equip locals for skilled roles in growing textile mills. It condemns southern legislative indifference and praises Edmands and Aaron French for supporting textile education while noting northern involvement. It warns that trained workers are found elsewhere and presses Georgia to keep its youths from being relegated to menial tasks.
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Hampshire
Georgia
New England
Edmonds
Aaron French
Atlanta
Woman addresses Georgia General Assembly gains praise
Mrs W H Felton speaks to the Georgia General Assembly praising progress in women’s rights. She highlights property rights, protection from a husband’s influence, and equal education as milestones, noting Georgia’s schools for girls in Milledgeville and Athens educating thousands of young women yearly.
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W. HE. Felton
General Assembly
State of Georgia
W. H Felton
Georgia
Bui Ag
George F. Pierce
Wesleyan
Milledgeville
Athens
Felton
Georgia Holiday Echoes and Verse in a Small Town Paper
A jumbled holiday miscellany from a Georgia weekly blends verse, humorous snippets, and reader letters. It includes seasonal poems, light quips about Christmas gifting, an aside on novelist Will N Harbene, and a playful take on owls and Santa letters, all reflecting small-town life and the era’s quiet literary flavor.
Changes in Normal School Two Vacations a Year
Athens Ga November 14 Special The State Normal School sessions changed to shorten winter break and add a mid winter vacation The school will close December 15 reopen February 5 and then close again mid June remaining closed until August The plan creates two vacations a year The Baptist General Association session at Richmond began with the Grice Street Baptist church as host and attendees arriving from nearby communities
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Athens
State Normal School
County Displays Awards Named in Georgia Contest
Savannah Ga November 14 Special The committee on county agricultural displays awarded prizes Brooks county first 1500 Spalding second 1000 Bartow third 500 and seven other counties 200 each Cobb and Sumter had disputed prizes due to previous Atlanta shows Brooks led with best and most representative exhibit Spalding earned second for its strong but limited prior experience Bartow won 2500 for best mineral display Colonel T W Lyon received 100 for best mineral exhibit Numerous premiums were also awarded The awards were announced despite President Pope Brown urging delay.
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Savannah
Brooks County
Spalding
Bartow
R. F. Crittenden
Shellman
P. J. Berckmans
Auguste
G. W. Holmes
Madison
Brooks
T. W. Lyon
Commissioners Drop Convict Superintendent and Guards in Georgia
Bublin Georgia November 14 special report states County commissioners dismissed Superintendent of Con victs J E Hattaway along with guards G W Scarborough William R Scarborough and Joe Kea after a drunken carousal Saturday night led to a convicts injuring another. A new superintendent M J Palmer was elected to serve the unexpired term and authorities will revoke privileges, forcing convicts to wear shackles and perform manual labor.
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Bublin
Board of County Commissioners
J. E. Hattaway
G. W. Scarborough
William R. Scarborough
Joe Kea
M. J. Palmer
Coming Fair Opens in Thomasville Gala Week
Thomasville Georgia November 14 special The opening day of the fairs is set for Thursday November 21 with all local businesses closing for the afternoon races Railroads compete to bring the largest crowd as residents prepare a royal welcome for visitors
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Thomasville
Donation Gift by Mrs Granger to State Normal School
Mrs A O Granger of Cartersville Ga president of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs donates 250 to the model school department of the State Normal school in Athens Ga on her November 14 visit impressed by the work.
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Rs. Granger
Athens
A. O. Granger
Cartersville
Georgia Federation of Women's Chils
Model School
State Normal School
Atlanta depot debate crosses many Ga papers
A stream of editorials from Macon to Rome discusses Atlanta’s depot. Writers mock the controversy, question ownership and funding, and urge action. They question safety, value, and the state’s role while noting varied local reactions and proposals for improvement or replacement.
Short Southern Stories in Georgia and nearby states
A fragmented November dispatch from multiple Southern locales reports on an Indian summer carnival planned December through February, faculty travels to Columbia College for a winter course, local fire incident, injuries to Hon. T. W. Glover, local political board recommendations, a Hampton shooting update, property deal in North Carolina, gold nugget finds, Huntsville death statistics, a Huntsville shotgun injury, and preparations for a Alabama good roads convention plus a Chino missionary note.
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Alabama
Huntavile
United States
Liam Balley
Huntsville Lumber Company
Balley
Mobile
Tuscaloosa
Emia Boardman
Greensboro
Chino
Shortest Georgia divorce bill prompts debate in legislature
The Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune reports a Georgia bill proposed by Representative Thomas aims to abolish all divorces in the state from passage. The article notes Georgia's lax divorce grounds, juries inclined to favor separation, and church opposition to any easing of divorce rules, highlighting a clash between reform and tradition.
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Georgia
Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune
General Assembly of Georgia
Representative Thomas
South Carolina
Porto Rico as a State and Southern Capital Views
The Boston Globe notes Porto Rico’s delegates aimed at statehood via territorial steps, hinting at a path from organized territory to statehood and questioning how the president’s reception affected their prospects. The Louisville Courier-Journal asserts the South does not repel capital and contrasts southern and northern economic attitudes amid ongoing debates about commerce and growth.
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Porto Rico
Boston Globe
Jether
Louisville Courier-Journal
North
Scarlet fever case at Emory college in Oxford Georgia
Scarlet fever breaks out at Emory college Oxford Ga with Watson Knox from Orlando diagnosed. college isolates Knox and Professor M T Peed's home and restricts students who were in contact. Three students who left earlier homes barred from reentry until danger passes. officials deem initial outbreak contained despite precautions.
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Emory College
Watson Knox
Orlando
Knox
M. T. Peed
Hoya
An Elopement in Columbus Involving Bartlett and Andrews
Miss Annie Gertrids Bartlett, daughter of W. T. Bartlett, wed Bob Andrews, vice president of the Andrews Company, in a clandestine ceremony in Columbus, Georgia, on November 14. The event is noted as a great nondenominational elopement. Pythians To Banquet in Talbotton celebrate the first anniversary of Talbot Lodge No. 225 with an elaborate menu and a festive hall banquet at Pythian Castle Hall.
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Georgia Weekly
Annie Bartlett
Bob Andrews
Columbus
Andrews Company
Annie Gertrids Bartlett
W. T. Bartlett
Pythians
Talbotton
Talbot Lodge
Pythias
Pythian Castle Hall
Talbottom
Storey of Crystal Springs Dies at 40 in Rome Georgia
P M Storey of Crystal Springs in Rome Georgia dies at age 40 leaving a widow and two children. He was a prominent merchant and farmer in the county and a leading figure there.
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P. M. Storey
Crystal Springs
Rome
J P. M. Storey, Jr
Insurance notes reshapes Georgia agency map and fire alarm tests
The New York Life Insurance Company split Georgia into two agencies with Charles M Hollingsworth heading north Georgia and R L Cooney in Atlanta directing south Georgia, while R H Plant keeps control of central and south Georgia. The first National automatic fire alarm system tested in Atlanta by Western Union on North Broad Street impressed observers with its thermostat driven alarms and central office indicators. A Georgia corporation, the National Automatic Fire Alarm Company of Georgia, plans to install the system citywide with a $5000 capital, led by James M Stephens and others, and to extend to other cities with potential rebates from the Southeastern Trade Association for subscribers.
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State of Georgia
Charles M. Hollingsworth
R. L. Cooney
North Georgia
R. H. Plant
Macon
South Georgia
Ast
Tennessee
Mr. Plant
Kcy
Mir. Merritt
Howngsaworth
Insurance
Atlanta
Griff
Wathington
Plant
Augusta
Olumbue
Athens
Hollingsworth
Western Uniton ‘Telegraph Company
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Walles
J. W. Frost
Washington City
Capitol
James M. Stephens
Mnager
Western Union
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Fragmentary 1884 incident report with scattered names
A damaged OCR entry notes a deadly event with references to Bodie, several fatalities, missing persons, and a list of partial identifiers including LOUIE JOHN WILL MD. It mentions mines, a fire, and an escape trance amid unclear locations and dates. The text is partial and fragmented with many unreadable words.
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Biefeld
Louie John Will
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