Governor Oates May Be Appointed in Alabama
Montgomery Alabama October report says Republicans claim Washington will remove Internal Revenue Collector Bingham and replace him with Postmaster Joe Thompson of Tuskegee. District Attorney W. S. Reese and others may depart. Rumor also links ex Governor William C. Oates to the offered post, while white factions push for high class Democrats like Roulhac and Oates.
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Montgomery
Ala
Roulhac
Washington
Internal Revenue
Bingham
Joe Thompson
Tuskegee
W. 3
Reese
Willam C. Oates
Oates
Fire Underwriters Meet in Knoxville Officers Elected
Tennessee Association of Fire Underwriters holds a two day session in Knowle with delegates from across the state. W C Nelson attends from Louisville and J E Davies presides. Officers elected include President J E Davies and vice presidents N H Grady W E B Walker and J P Eddington with Sol Moses as Secretary. Changes in Express Office name J W Kendall appointed local agent for Southern Express in Chattanooga with J B Gartrell becoming route agent for Chattanooga and New Orleans lines.
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Knowle
Tenn
Tennessee Association of Fire Underwriters
W C Nelson
Louisville
Tennessee and Kentucky Board
E Davies
Knoxville
W. Ll. MacSpradden
Imperial Hotel
J. E. Davies
N. H. Grady
Chattanooga
W. E B. Walker
Winchester
J. P. Eddington
Memphis
Sol Moses
Smelal
J. W. Kendall
Southern Express Company
J. B. Gartrell
Kendall
New Orleans
Bids Exceed Army Post Construction Budget At Chickamauga
An unexpected question arises over bids for constructing permanent army buildings at Chickamauga Park Chattanooga. Each bid totals over 1 000 000 dollars while the war department appropriation is only about half that amount. Captain Slocum, construction quartermaster, departed for Washington with all bids to examine them.
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Army Post
Chattanooga
Tann
Connescion
Army
Chickamauga Park
War Department
Slocum
Washington
Bank Cases To Come Up
Zebulon Ga October 17 Special The fall term of Pike superior court which has been in session for two weeks adjourned today until the second Monday in November at which time an extra session will be held for the disposition of unfinished business Besides other court matters at that time there will be a number of criminal cases growing out of the future of the Barnesville Savings Bank and the New South Savings Bank Much interest is centered in these cases because of their importance and the prominent attorneys employed in them.
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Zebulon
Pike Superior Court
Beeen
Barnesville Savings Bank
New South Savings Bank
Johnson Held in Tower for Assault on Mitchell
Johnson, a young white man, is jailed on the barge tower for assault with intent to murder after admitting he struck Emmett Mitchell. Mitchell lies in Grady Hospital in a dying condition, found unconscious at Folsom's restaurant stairs.
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Emmett Mitchell
WI Johnson
Matheson and
Wiliams
Johnson
Mitchel
Folsom
Grady Hospital
Looking Ahead for Safo Insurance Maturity
The text reflects on uncertainty surrounding when Safo Insurance will mature while stressing its necessity and value. It argues investment worth equals protective usefulness and that holding it is prudent for security.
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Safo
Equitable Policies Offer Life Insurance at Reasonable Cost
The ad extols equitable policies as liberal and fair reliable life insurance. It invites readers to consult for facts and figures about this important matter and emphasizes affordable premiums and dependable service.
Mack Paulk Found Guilty in Georgia Murder Case
In Tifton Georgia Mack Paulk was found guilty of manslaughter for the August 23 killing of his brother Hilsman Paulk. Judge Seabrooks sentenced him to twenty years in the penitentiary noting he could not impose a heavier penalty. The defense claimed self defense against a highwayman. Witnesses described two brothers drinking whisky, a nighttime trip, and Hilsman’s death with four bullet holes found near the road.
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Tifton
Mack Paulk
Hilsman Paulk
Seabrooks
Paulk Brothers
Mack
Bilsman
Husman
Irwin County
Hilaman
Hilsman
Train Derailment Injures All But Two Passengers
A Southern railway rear car derailed at Jackson flag station near Burgin falling over. Every occupant was injured except two. The most severe injuries were treated in Lawrenceburg. Names include Rev. D. L. Bond Knoxville Tenn Rev. Frank Ey. Thompson Harrodsburg Ky Mr and Mrs Price Cahin Duncan Ky John Wash Lawrenceburg Ky Ben Sims Duncan Ky Wash Baskett Jagman Burgin Ky J H Barnett Versailles Ky J A Brown Harrodsburg Ky. The most seriously injured were Miss Cahil John Wash and Wash Baskett.
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Lawrenceburg
Southern Railway
Burgin
Jackson
D. L. Bond
Knoxville
Tenn
Frank Ey. Thompson
Harrodsburg
Duncan
John Wash
Ben Sims
Wash Baskett
Jagman
J. H. Barnett
Versailles
J. A. Brown
Miss Ca~hil
The Wizard of the Nile at the Grand faces mixed reviews
The Grand audience saw Siss Bingham and her all star company in The Wizard of the Nile but critics found the performance uneven. A Colonial Girl’s scenic ambitions for Bertha Creighton drew praise, while Miss Furniss and Grace Livingston Furniss reshaped the act. Frank Daniels promotes Miss Simplicity with hits like Dont Mind Me. Hanford’s Much Ado About Nothing and The Taming of the Shrew get lavish staging. Falke and Lemon at the Bijou draw strong crowds, with robust acts and high energy throughout the week.
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Amelia Bingham
Wizard of the Nile Opera Company
Ithose
Siss Bingham
Frank Daniels
Bobby
Charles B. Hanford
the Grand
Hanford
Falke and Lemon Company
Wells
Atlanta
Falke
Lemon
Bijou
Rilo Brothers
Little Elsie
Ward
Two year old girl burned to death near Macon
A two year old girl died when a closet fire at the Colambi road home of Mr and Mrs L P Hollingsworth consumed the residence. Parents were away at breakfast. two brothers 6 and 10 and a sister 8 escaped. The baby was among the deceased. another son was severely burned. Cause unknown but likely clothing ignition from a lamp or lighter. The house and small outhouse burned. Local notices follow with political races and other city items.
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Macon
L. P. Hollingsworth
Colambi Road
W. E. Shelverton
W. W. Wiliams
Williams
Committee of Carpenters Adopts Resolutions of Thanks
The entertainment committee of carpenters in this city completed its work for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America convention. At the final meeting it adopted resolutions thanking the city trades, business firms, and citizens for hospitality to visitors, noting delegates held Atlama in high regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters
of Carpenters
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Atlama
Moonshine Case Session Sets Record in U S Court
United States district court led by Judge William T Newman disposed of thirty moonshine cases in a single session. Fourteen defendants pleaded guilty while six were convicted and two found not guilty. Remaining cases were consolidated. no heavy sentences were imposed. The term’s docket remains heavy with planned moonshine trials this month.
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United States Court
United States District Court
William T Newman
Gmlty
Vaudeville Offerings Lead Strong Week Ahead
Curran reports a top next week vaudeville bill without speculation. Madame Adelaide Herrmann, widow of Alexander Herrmann, headlines with magic feats. Supporting acts include Windermann's bears, Edwin Latell, Pitzelbons-McCoy trio, Hal Merritt, Daniel Willidms and company, Sophie Burnham, and others.
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Curran
New York
Alexander Herrmann
Adelaide Herrmann
Queen of
Windermann
Performing Bears
Edwin Latell
Pitzelbbons-McCoy
Hal Merritt
Daniel Willidms and
Sophie Burnham
Charles W. West Dies in Savannah After Illness
Charles W. West dies at his Savannah home after weeks of illness. Born in New York City March 27, 1840, he moved to Savannah in 1809 and co‑founded the noted grocery firm A.M. & C. W. West. A Confederate Army veteran, he served with the Confederate Veterans' Association and was active in Georgia Baptists. Funeral set for tomorrow. Captain Barrow resigns Savannah unit captaincy due to legal duties. City discusses convicts' labor at Mill Haven Lumber Plant. mayor supports council action to bar convict work near city limits.
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Savannah
Charles W. West
New York City
Confederate Veterans’ Association
A.M
C. W. West
Baptista of Georgia
Sunbury Association
Barrow
David C. Barrow
Pope Barrow
Oglethorpe Nght Infantry
Myers
Mill Haven Lumber Company
Watson Lectures at Mercer University Ovation from Students
Hon Thomas B. Watson spoke at Mercer chapel exercises after a Mercer University and Wesleyan college lecture at the opera house. He told of early college days, dreams, and the link between work and success, praising peers and warning about those who wasted potential. The audience gave an extensive ovation as he urged Mercer students to strive with integrity.
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Mercer University
Macon
Opera House
Wesleyan College
Thomas BE
Watson
Mercer
Pollock
Sergeant Eichsen Was Punched On A Trolley Car
Sergeant W N Eichsen recruiting officer in Temple Court told police last night he was assaulted on a trolley car entering the city. His face was bruised nose swollen and eye bumped with blood from punches while ladies were present and he could not retaliate. Authorities took his address and vowed to pursue the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Eichsen
Temple Court
Ike Punch
Elehsen
Duchess Castielo in Vienna for medical treatment
Duchess Castielo arrives in Vienna to undergo treatment by Professor Isidor Mueller for a severe catarrhal ailment. Mueller has treated many prominent Americans, including the son of Secretary Root.
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Duchess Castielo
Vienna
Duchess of Marlborough
Isidor Mueller
Mueller
Root
Missionaries Seek Turkish Ransom Repayment
Want Miss Stone's ransom payment policy debate grows as representatives of missionary societies formally ask the state department to demand Turkey repay the amount paid for the release of Ellen Stone. The claim assumes liability is settled, but the state department has not yet assured itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Stone
Washington
State Department
Turkey
Miss Ellen Stone
Three Children Die In Kruger Fire Tragedy
In Tehula Mississippi a fire near Kruger ten miles north of town killed three children. The father George Moorehead had left for work in the woods and the mother had briefly left to gather vegetables. On returning she found the home ablaze and the children locked inside.
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Tehula
Miss
Kruger
Here
George Moorehead
Rector Black Accepts Brooklyn Church Post
Rev. Robert M. W. Black, formerly of Atlanta, has accepted the rectorate of St Bartholomew Episcopal Church in Brooklyn succeeding Rev. Turner B Oliver. The eight hundred communicants church notes his Georgia lineage, Sewanee training, and prior service as city missionary and cathedral assistant. He begins duties Sunday.
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Mr. Black
St. Bartholomew Church
Brooklyn
Atlanta
Robert M. W. Black
St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church
Turner B Oliver
Black
University of the South
Sewanee
Church of the Incarnation
West End
Athens
Flat Rock
N. Y
Douglaston
Long Island
St Bartholomew
Scriven County
Georgia
George R. Black
Sylvania
Georgia Bryan
Cooper, Colquitt
Clara Atwood
Darien
Express and Freight Meet in Fog Collision Near Portsmouth
In Ironton Ohio on October 17 an eastbound freight collided with a westbound express of the Norfolk and Western in heavy fog near Portsmouth. Both engines were demolished. Engineer Bailey Haynes of the passenger train suffered a broken jaw and head injuries while Engineer Brown of the freight had a broken ankle. Eighteen passengers were shaken up with cuts and bruises as the freight engine intruded onto the main line from a siding.
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Ironton
Ohio
Norfolk and Western Railway
Portsmouth
Baily
Haynes
Brown
Policeman shoots suspect in Albany confrontation
In Albany on October 17 Special report says Policeman R T Raley shot Oliver Heard a negro after Heard resisted arrest and tried to strike the officer with an ax. Heard was wounded twice with bullets passing through his right lung and was not yet dead. Heard is described as an ex convict with a bad reputation.
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Albany
R. T. Raley
Oliver Heard
Heard
Raley
Garland Stoves and Hinges Display Wins Paris Prize
In Paris a display featuring GARLAND stoves and hinges earned first prize for innovation and craftsmanship. Buffato and Buffato 1901 showcased a robust line with improved heating efficiency and durable fittings, drawing praise from judges for quality and design.
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Paris
Cheap Rates to California and the Northwest
During October the Southern railway will sell tickets to San Francisco Los Angeles and all California points at 27.85 dollars and offer low rate settlers tickets to all northwest points. For details contact any Southern railway agent or J C Beam Jr D P A Atlanta Ga.
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Southern Railway
San Francisco
Los Angeles
California
Northwest
J. C. Beam, Jr
Atlanta, Ga
Cal
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Tacoma
Washington
Fred. B. Miller
Trav
Brown Bldg
Cheap October Train Fares to West via Union Pacific
Travel deals offer $37.85 fares from Atlanta to California and $785 to California with broader discounts to intermediate points. Through sleepers from Atlanta to Los Angeles and San Francisco allow travel without change. Route quickly via Union or Southern Pacific under General Agent W. D. Van Rensselaer, 13 Peachtree Street.
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Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Atlanta
California
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Fuirman
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Union
Feachtree St. Mug
Wd. van Rensselaer
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