Macon Merger Plans Outlined For Fifty Year Franchises
In Bacon Ga on September 2 5 a council conference set terms for a proposed Macon street railway merger. Key points include fifty year franchises for consolidated properties a tax plan on gross receipts over time and inclusion of the Bacon and Sparks line. Metropolitan to operate independently until adjudication with modern cars transfers and a 160000 modernization program promised.
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Bacon, Ga
Otnance
Representas
Macon
Messrs. A. Oacon
W. B. Sparks
Macon Street Railways
North and South Railway
Bacon and Sparks
Joint Committee
Bacon and Sparks Road
Macon Electric Light and Railway Company
Macon Consolidated Company
Metropolitan
Ergers
Brunswick carpenters adopt nine hour day at 6 to 6
Brunswick Georgia reports a nine hour workday for carpenters starting at 6 am and ending at 6 pm. A meeting between contractors and the Carpenters Union reached an agreement after initial reluctance. The city welcomed the peaceful settlement and hoped for no strike outcomes.
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Brunswick
Carpenters’ Union
Convicted of Trespassing in Carrollton Court Case
A Carrollton city court jury convicted Andy J Heatley and son Pick Heatley for trespass in a case linked to cutting timber near T D Meador of Atlanta. Heatley asserts deeded possession for 25 years and seeks a new trial. John Heatley, serving in the Philippines, has not yet been arrested or tried.
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Atlanta
Carrollton Court
Carrollton
Andy J. Heatley
Pick Heatley
T. D.meador
Heatley
Heatleys
Jack
John Heatley
United States
Philippines
Robbers In Court Robbed Judge Hammond Hat At Griffin Court
In Griffin Georgia Emma Stamps awaited verdicts in her son Henry Stamps pistol trial when two twenty dollar bills vanished from her hand. Surrounding spectators searched suspects but found nothing. Earlier the judge’s new fall hat was stolen and an old one left in its place. The tale is described as a peculiar robbery in Spalding County history.
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Griffin
Spalding County
Emma Stamps
E. W. Hammond
Henry Stamps
Freeman
Jury Box Revision Sparks Grief in Spalding County
In Griffin Georgia on September 3 a political uproar followed the revised Spalding county jury box. The court commission made large cuts to both grand and petit juries reducing the grand jury from 140 to 94 and the petit jury from about 506 to 836. Opponents threaten to challenge regular county nominees in the October elections.
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Spalding County
Griffin
Superior Court
Reagan
Lso
William Thomas
Thomas
Leonard L. Bowers
Getit
Spalding
Dedication of New Smyrna Church in Conyers Georgia
A large crowd will attend the dedication of Smyrna camp ground church in Conyers on Sunday September 7. Dr. W G Woodbridge will preach the sermon and a basket dinner will follow. Dr. Quigg will present a historic sketch. the church is the oldest in the region and has long served evangelism and sending colonies to other Georgia areas.
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Smyrna Camp Ground
Conyers
W. G Woodbridge
D. D
Quigg
Dr. Quigg
J. R. Maddox
W. L. Peek
J. T. A. McCollum
David F. Clotfetter
J. W. Bohannan
Madison Hollingsmith
Georgia
Southland
Atlanta
Lynchers Hang Hog Wilson After Attempted Assault in Arkansas
In Stephens Arkansas a mob hanged Hog Wilson yesterday after he tried to assault a young woman in a garden. Wilson confessed before the mob carried out the punishment. In Hartwell Georgia the Hartwell Institute opened its fall session with talks on education, 140 students enrolled, and new staff elected including Mrs. R P Bradley and Miss Bessie Peek.
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Arkansas
Stephens
Ark
Hog Wilson
Wilson
Hartwell Institute
Hartwell
Hartwell Institut
Williams
Emery College
D. C. Alford
Bobo
M. L. Parker
R. P. Bradley
Bessie Peek
Houston Sparta Crop Report Sees Poor Cotton Yield
Unfavorable August weather shortened the cotton crop with no new bolls forming after duty. Cotton prices ranged from 1.4 to 8.8 cents as marketing proceeds rapidly. Corn yields averaged 7 to 8 bushels per acre. Fodder was well saved and a good county crop overall.
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Houston
Sparta
Mrs Amanda Guerry Dead In Americus At 77
Mrs Amanda Guerry mother of Hon Dupont Guerry and widow of Judge William B Guerry died in Americus Georgia at age 77. She had lived in Americus for more than fifty years and funeral services are set for tomorrow morning at the First Baptist church.
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Dupont Guerry
Americus
Amanda Guerry
William B. Guerry
Richmond Democrats elect new executive committee
Augusta dispatch reports a mass meeting in Richmond County to choose a two year Democratic executive committee. Hon Boykin Wright was named chair amid calls for party harmony between veteran and young members. Members were elected by ward and district, with prayers for unity guiding the party forward.
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Augusta
Richmond County
Court House
Young Democracy
Aid Party
J. C. C. Black
Richmond
Thomas Barrett
John J. Cohen
W. H. Barrett
Ed J. Rice
J. C. Co. Black, Jr
J. C. Flynn
S. F. Garlington
T. W. Alexander
John P. Mutherin
H. K. Lowry
A. L. Frank
W. A. Batchelor
Q. K. Brandon
J. Doughty
W. E. Johnston
P. Verdery
J. B. Fryer
C. H Cohen
Dan Kerr
J. C. C. Black, Jr
8. F. Garlington
A. L. Franklin
O. K. Brandon
Wright
Applaus
Regret to Part With Haines as Coast Line Supt
Representatives from Atlantic Coast Line's second division met in Brunswick to act on the resignation of G W Haines former superintendent. The meeting presided by S Fitzsimmons expressed deep regret and adopted unanimous resolutions lauding his loyalty fairness and diligent service and wishing him future success health and happiness.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Brunswick
W. E. Kay
G. W. Haines
S. Fitzsimmons
Haines
George W. Haines
Pelham School Reopens With Large Attendance After Repairs
Pelham Ga September 3 special report says the Pelham school opened with unusually large attendance as the rebuilt and repainted building with two new rooms welcomed students. Professor R W Edenfield heads the school.
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Pelham’s School
Pelham, Ga
R. W. Edenfield
Sheffield merchant Bryant files voluntary bankruptcy
John P. Bryant, a Sheffield merchant, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition yesterday in Huntsville. His liabilities are 600 and his assets total 3,700, consisting mainly of merchandise.
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Huntsville
Ala
John P. Bryant
Sheffield
Jeff Davis Institute Opens Fall Term in Zebulon GA
The fall term of Jeff Davis institute opened this morning with promising prospects. Principal is Professor W. D. Thurmond, assistant Miss Lucile Burdick, and music teacher Miss Mary Liszie Mathews.
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Jeff Davis Institute
Zebulon
W. D. Thurmond
Lucile Burdick
Mary Liszie Mathews
Woolfolk Held in Muscogee Jail to Forestall Lynching
Columbus Ga September 3 Special Jim Woolfolk arrested yesterday near Weston Webster county charged with attempted assault on a young woman was moved to Columbus by a Webster county officer and is now in Muscogee jail officials fear a mob and question how long he will stay in custody Webster county jail is described as frail and unable to withstand a mob.
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Columbus
Jim Woolfolk
Weston
Webster County
Woolfolk
Thrilling Escape as Train Crosses Burning Trestle
A Southern Railway passenger train from Atlanta to Brunswick faced a burning trestle north of Macon. Engineer Edwards, seeing flames too late to stop, throttled to maximum and guided the train across the fire without wreck or loss of life. Passengers praised his handling of the dangerous emergency.
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Southern Railway
Brunswick
Southern
Atlanta
Macon
Edwards
Eiverybody
Two Suits Against Augusta for Death and Damages
In Augusta Georgia on September 3 a mother sues the city for damages over the death of Dallas Kitchens in the canal during a rescue attempt by Dennis Cahill. The second suit, by Sibley Manufacturing Co., seeks 1500 dollars. both cases referred to the city attorney for action.
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Augusta
Dallas Kitchens
Httle
Dennis Cahill
Boykin Wright
Sibley Manufacturing Company
Sahcmene
Cies
Savannah Dry Dock and Ship Building Company Formed
The Savannah Dry Dock and Ship Building Company is incorporated in Savannah Georgia. Petitions include George B Baldwin John P Flannery W Mackall J H Hetti and J P Willianmis. Purpose to build repair and equip steamships and engage in stevedore and warehouse work. Capital 600000 with 300000 common and 300000 preferred stock at 8 percent.
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Savannah Dry Dock and Ship Company
Savannah
Savannah Dry Dock and Ship Building Company
Superior Court
George B. Baldwin
John P. Flannery
W. Mackall
J. H. Hettt
J. P. Willianmis
Macon Elks Bazaar Sees Strong Support For Farmers Congress
Macon Georgia September special: committee in charge reports gratifying progress for the Elks bazaar benefitting the Elks during the National Farmers congress week. Merchants and others have donated many contributions. location pending. Committee: Bridges Smith chairman, C D Findlay, E L Martin, J H Baskin.
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Macon
Septemoer
The
Elks
National Farmers” Congress
Elks' Bazaar
Bridges Smith
C. D. Findlay
E. L. Martin
J. H. Baskin
Mortuary notices report several regional deaths in early September
John A. Sims of near Charlotte North Carolina dies after a three week illness leaving a wife and three daughters. Hillyer Morrow an elderly farmer and citizen of Carroll County Georgia dies near Hutcherson's factory. Mrs Susan Gaines Anderson wife of D Anderson dies at Judge Foote's residence in Cartersville. Sheriff J M Cain of Ringgold Georgia dies after two months in the Milledgeville sanitarium. Frank Stacer aged Hancock County resident dies after a long lumber and sawmill career leaving three sons and two daughters.
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John A. Sims
Charlotte
N. Charlotte
N. Y
Hillyer Morrow
Carroll County
Carrollton
Llyer Morrow
Hutcherson
Susan Anderson
Cartersville
Susan Gaines Anderson
D. Anderson
A. M. Foote
Lawrence District
South Carolina
Cain
Odd Fellows Lodge
Frank Stacer
Hancock County
Sparta
Negro Ready for the Noose in Savannah Trial
Abe Cohen, a Savannah man condemned for a brutal murder, says he is prepared to die and refuses life-saving appeals. His lawyers filed a motion for a new trial, contending the judge erred in the charge to the jury. a committee will argue the motion, with W. F. Slater later hired to represent Cohen if needed. Judge Barrow may consider life imprisonment if mitigation is found.
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Savannah
Abe Cohen
Barrow
F. M. Olver
Robertl. Colding
D. E. McCuen
Cohen
W. F. Slater
Blazer
Death of Jeff Simpson at Covington Brick Yard
Jeff Simpson, a 17 year old white boy, was killed at a brick yard near Covington Georgia. While cleaning a mud grinding machine the engine started due to steam leaking from a valve and crushed him. Neighbors and officials were unable to help as he died at the scene.
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Jeff Simpson
Covington
B. J. Anderson
Young Simpson
Gas Drowning Incident In Carrollton Well Digging
Joe Henderson a negro well digger was overcome by gas while cleaning a Rome street well in Carrollton Ga early today. He was pulled up after struggling and initially thought beyond recovery but revived later. Authorities held hopes for his recovery as of this morning.
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Carrollton
Joe Henderson
Rome Street
Not Surprised By Government Cotton Crop Report
President J P Williams of the Savannah cotton exchange said he was not greatly surprised by the government report on the cotton crop, noting recent advices indicated deterioration. He declined to discuss the figures’ accuracy while others on the exchange argued the government overstated conditions and cited past misestimates. A pool of members guessed the average condition beforehand, with Murray M Stewart at 34.9 and G M Miller at 70, the spread showing sharp debate over the season’s prospects.
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Savannah
J. P. Williams
Savannah Cotton Exchange
Wiliams
Son
Milion Bates
Exchange
Bureau
Murray M. Stewart
W. G. Strothar
G. M. Miller
Athens City Schools Open With Increased Attendance
Athens Ga September 3 The Athens city schools opened today with a largely increased attendance. Total attendance during the session will reach 1700. Two new teachers joined the staff Misses Gator Lampkin and Marion Bloomfield.
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Athens City Schools
Athens, Ga
Athens City
Misses Gator
Lampkin
Marion Bloomfield
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