Georgia Votes: Terrell Elected Governor and State Nominees
The Georgia state primary produced J. M. Terrell as the likely next governor on the first ballot. Incumbent Agriculture Commissioner O. B. Stevens and Prison Commissioner Tom Hason won renomination, while State School Commissioner Glenn was defeated. Other statewide figures named include Philip Cook for Secretary of State and W. A. Wright for Comptroller General with a full slate of associates and congressional nominees.
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Stevens
Eason
Georgia
J. M. Terrell
O. B. Stevens
Tom Hason
Glenn
State House
A. J. Beck
DeKalb
Mark Johnston
Baldwin
W. B. Merritt
Lowndes
Beck
Merritt
Philip Cook
W. A.wright
R. H E. Park
J. C. Hart
Thomas Hason
Supreme Court
A. J. Cobb
Samuel Lumpkin
United States
A. 8. Clay
National House of Representatives
Rufus 1
Lester
James M. Griggs
Elijah B. Lewis
W. C. Adamson
Geonidas F. Livingston
Charles L. Bartlett
John W. Maddox
Willam M. Howard
Carter Tate
T. W. Hardwick
Willam & Brantley
Postmaster in New Orleans Resigns After Dispute
David G. Baldwin, postmaster of New Orleans, resigns following a serious disagreement with the Post Office Department in Washington. Letter carriers filed charges alleging demoralization of the staff and favoritism in promotions, plus claims of usurious loans through his brother.
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David G. Baldwin
New Orleans
Postoffice Department
Washington
Baldwin
Mob Whips Cotton Mill Boss in Selma
In Selma Alabama a mob of about twenty disguised men assaulted Robert Stephens a boss at Cawthorn cotton mills. They whipped him with heavy buggy whips and warned of a sharper whipping if he remained forty eight hours longer. Stephens had recently returned mill hands from Columbus Georgia amid rising tensions at the plant. He left on a train bound for Meridian after being charged with desertion by his wife who claimed he was taking two women with him.
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Selma
Ala
Robert Stephens
Cawthorn Cotton Mills
Wich
Carlisle
Diskinson
Stephens
Henge
Dickiison
Selina
Columbus
Cawthorn Mills
Meridian
Lightning Claims Two in Columbus and Phenix City
A Sunday storm near 4 pm killed John J Willis of Columbus and Louis Lane of Phenix City. Willis, about 55, a former watchman, stood on the sidewalk when a bolt struck with a thunderous report. Lane, about 20, resting a hand on a clothes wire in his back yard, was killed instantly. Several others were shocked.
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Columbus
John J.willis
Louis McLane
Phenix City
Mr. Williams
Upper Foot Bridge
Willis
Georgia Farm Statistics From Latest Census Report
Georgia counted 224 691 farms on June 1 1900 valued at 183 370 120 with 25 percent in buildings. Farm implements and machinery valued at 9 804 010 and livestock at 35 200 507 totaling farm property 228 374 637. Farm products valued at 104 304 476 for 1899 with 17 percent in animal products and 8 percent in crops. The 1899 farm product value rose 25 percent over 1889. Gross farm income 92 145 676 and income on investment 40 percent.
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Georgia
Governor Davis Vindicated by Russellville Baptists
Arkansas Governor Jefferson Davis joined the Baptist church in his hometown Russellville on Sunday. Supporters say the action serves as vindication by his home people after the Second Baptist Church of Little Rock withdrew fellowship, amid allegations it reflected resentment over his U S Senate race participation.
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Davis
Jefferson Davis
Arkansas
Baptist Church of
Russellville
Second Baptist Church of
Little Rock
United States
Miles Hurry to Washington Amid Court Martial Charge
General Nelson A. Miles, commanding the army, passed through Kansas City en route to Washington after visiting Fort Riley. He faces an immediate court martial over alleged disclosure of official secrets tied to a white house scandal. Miles declined to comment further while noting Senator Culberson’s handling of related dispatches.
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White House
Arnold
Culberson
Miles
Senator Culberson
Beveridge
Washington
Kansas City
Fort Riley
Carey
Durham
N. C
Supreme Court
Alabama
War Department
Hanna
Bill
Spooner
Chicago
Packers
Teamsters
Strikers Elated As Chicago Stock Yards Reaches Agreement
Five hundred teamsters at Corcoran hall near the stock yards ratified a pact with the packers after a stretch of trouble in Chicago. The agreement bans discrimination against union members, sets wages from 18 to 30 cents an hour by wagon size, pays full time from departure to return with a 30 minute lunch deduction, and exempts Labor Day work.
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Chicago
Corcoran Hall
Morgan Talks On Canal Debates Nicaragua Route Danger
Senator Morgan opened a three hour debate on the Isthmian canal project. He argued the alleged dangers from selamic disturbances to the Nicaragua route exist only in the imagination of opponents seeking to defeat the canal.
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Senate
Morgan
Nicaragua
New York Board of Trade
Roosevelt
Quebec
Greene
Gaynor
Turbulent Daily News Briefs From Across the Nation
A chaotic round of reports includes Batley & Co sawmill fire destroying the McDonald Gay works with 300 workers displaced, General Miles facing possible court martial, Alabama governor candidates amid primary results, Clemson College backing President Hartzog, and widespread strikes, political clashes, and notable colonial and civil events across the United States and Europe.
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Batley & Co
McDonald, Gay
Unemployed men discuss desire for money and work
The dialogue shows two men in Boston expressing a wish for money without needing to work. They debate the practicality of securing employment and the appeal of not having to labor for a living.
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Jon
Boston: Transcript
Speeder Pursues Quick Wealth Scheme Rumor
In Town Topics chatter Blum notes Speeder is courting an heiress as part of a rumored win fast scheme. Blim confirms the gossip and adds Colleague Blum’s reaction.
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Blim
Speeder
Blum
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Georgia Farm Statistics
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