Georgia News roundup coverage of trials and rail disputes
Milledgeville prison transfer for Jack Bone after a murder sentence. Mistrial declared in Hawkinsville in the James G. Ingram case over W. H. Harrell’s death. Gainesville Midland rail extension moves toward Jefferson to Clark County line. Circular 309 injunctions, lawsuits against major railways over freight rates. Governors rewards for escapee Morgan Rivers and arson at J. C. Stubbs’ farm. Ownership disputes involving Southern Railway and Central of Georgia. Lease talks for Sylvan ia Central amid factional settling. Legislature expense cuts save funds. Possible suit against Tennessee Copper for smelter fumes damaging Georgia counties. September cotton condition report shows nationwide decline with Georgia at 76.0.
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John C. Hart
Fulton County
Atlanta
Southern Railway Company
Central of Georgia Railway Company
The
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Atlanta and West Point Railroad Company
Seaboard Air Line
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Hart
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State of Tennessee
Terrell
United States Supreme Court
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Murray
Fannin
Rabun
Gilmer
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Towns
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Copper Company
Thomas Hudson
J. M. MicCandless
W. 3. Yeates
Starnes
Georgia Experiment Station
Emperor Nicholas thanks Roosevelt for Portsmouth peace role
The Russian emperor Nicholas II sent a cablegram to President Theodore Roosevelt on August 31 in Peterhof Alexandria expressing congratulations and earnest thanks for Roosevelt’s energetic efforts that helped bring the Portsmouth peace conference to a successful conclusion. The message notes Russia’s gratitude and is seen as a remarkable direct commendation between heads of state.
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Russia
Roosevelt
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Japan
Swedish Court Backs Prince Charles for Norwegian Throne
A Copenhagen dispatch reports the Swedish court favors Prince Charles of Sweden as candidate for the Norwegian throne. Negotiations between Norway and Sweden aim for a full settlement on dissolving the union. Acceptance of 700,000 crowns yearly as the king’s allowance remains uncertain.
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Copenhagen
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Sweden
Prince Charles
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MIKADO THANKFUL Acknowledgment By Peace Accord
President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay received a cable from Emperor Meiji thanking him for disinterested efforts toward peace in the Far East. The message confirms Japan’s gratitude and supports the Portsmouth terms, noting the need for a secure treaty without hitches and signaling confidence in final ratification of the peace.
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Oyster Bay
Japan
Far East
Tokio
Musshuhito
Russia
Hie
Portsmouth
Associated Press
Potter's Sanctified Saloon Closes in New York City
The Subway Tavern opened eleven months ago with Bishop Potter’s address and doxology singing, but has closed as a sanctified saloon. Its proprietor will sign over the premises to a new owner who will remove the water wagon sign and operate it as an ordinary saloon.
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Subway Tavern
Subway Saloon
New York City
Bishop Potter
Fifty-Eight New Fever Cases in New Orleans Monday
A prominent Dr. Philip Benge arrest and two factors behind Monday fever rise are cited. New Orleans reports 58 new cases, total 2 082, and 5 deaths. Week cleanup gaps and unreported Charte cases tie to the uptick.
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New Orleans
Philip Benge
New Yorkers Capture National Trophy at Seagirt
New Yorkers won the national trophy after four days of competition at Seagirt New Jersey. The infantry team placed second, Chio Anished third, the Marine Corps took fourth, the Navy fifth, and New Jersey finished sixth.
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N. J
Infantry
United States Army
Chio
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
Armistice Talks Advance Between Japan and Russia
Portsmouth reports Japan through Baron Kamura and Baron Rosen agreeing to immediate suspension of hostilities. Takahira relayed instructions to draft terms, with Turman Mills and Dennison drafting ten of fifteen articles. Witte aims to return by September 12 and present Emperor’s thanks to President Roosevelt as drafting proceeds.
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Baron Rosen
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Witte
de Martens
Dennison
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Roosevelt
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Far East
Fever Situation Brightens as New Orleans Reports Fewer Cases
Yellow fever in New Orleans shows a hopeful trend with new Sunday cases in the twenties and only three deaths versus 83 on September 3, 1878. Confidence grows that the fever is being wiped out, though nationwide influenza concerns temper optimism.
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New Orleans
Half a crop in Georgia cotton output in 1905
Georgia's 1905 cotton crop is cut by about half from 1904. The state department of agriculture reports an expected yield of roughly 1,130,444 bales, down from more than 2,000,000 bales the previous year.
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Senate
House
Georgia
State Department of Agriculture
Japan Stands Against Armistice Until Peace Treaty Signed
Baron Komura stated Japan would not consent to any cessation of hostilities until a peace treaty is signed. He said the government could accept an armistice only after the treaty’s signing, and his instructions reflected that condition.
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Japan
Baron Komura
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