Robbed Father of His Gold Charged: Son Arrested
In Atlanta on June 3 Charley Jones, an Arabian, was arrested for robbing his elderly father of 800 dollars in gold. Detective Walton and Eye Sight Specialist Keene led the raid, with Watts held as a friend. The elder Jones hid 1600 dollars in gold at 80% Decatur Street and reported the loss after discovering half missing. The son and Watts face trial today.
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Atlanta
Charley Jones
Henry 4
Godin
Walton
Manus Steint
An- 9
Spopta
Watts
Jones
Andrew Waits
Educational Party to Summer School of the South
A Mercer University led educational excursion to the Summer School of the South at Knoxville Tennessee runs June 16 to July 31 1902. The program offers 47 courses including 21 in common school subjects 9 in psychology and pedagogy and 17 in high school and college work with lectures by national figures. Board and lodging 360 to 450 per week registration 5 dollars. round trip rail fare from Macon and return 4 dollars. reduced rates from other Southern Railway points. Contact Pres P D Pollock Mercer University for room reservations, Superintendent P P Claxton Knoxville for circulars, and agents Jacksonvilles H Burry F P A Macon W H Caffey C P T Colambue Ga for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer School OF the South
Knoxville
Tenn
Phil Pollock
W.H. Kilpatrick
Mercer University
Macon
Southern Railway
Pollock
Advange
P, P
Claxton
H. Burry
Jacksonville
Fla
Jas Freeman
Macon, Ga
W. H. Caffey
C.p.&t
Colambue, Ga
Killed in Rock Quarry Near Toccoa
At a rock quarry two miles from Toccoa Georgia superintendent Bud Corn age about 45 was killed instantly when three blasts were set off by his crew He waited for the blasts then returned with a laborer to the scene where rocks and dirt flew upward A black laborer accompanying him was thrown fifty feet but escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn
Toccoa
Southern Railway
Bud Corn
Three to Die on Gallows in Salisbury Execution Warrant
Governor Aycock signed warrants for the execution of three men at Salisbury on July 8. Dick Fley and Dick Blanton, both described as negroes, were convicted of assaulting Mrs. Belle Livergood and her daughter. Archie Conley was ordered hanged for the murder of John Todd after a quarrel over a cigarette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aycock
Raleigh
Haa
Salisbury
Dick Fley
Dick Blanton
Belle Livergood
Archie Conley
John Todd
Todd
Signing of Peace Ends Transvaal War Terms at Pretoria
The peace accord signed at Pretoria on June 2 ends the independence struggle of the Transvaal and Orange Free State leaders after a quiet, ceremony free of pomp. Kitchener Milner De Wet Schalk Burger sign the document, sent to King Edward. Camp crowds rejoice and plan to send British unit reps to London coronation events.
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Pretoria
Transvaal
Mosday
Lagt
Lord Kitchener
Lord Mil’ner
de Wet
Orange Free State
Schalk-Burger
Coro
Hamilton
Marker
Edward
South Africa
Londo
Tornado leaves Louisburg in ruin and deaths reported
A tornado struck Louisburg, Wisconsin, destroying barns and outbuildings and killing farmer Edward Ward as his barn collapsed on him. Heavy rains halted crops with many farms facing total losses as the Sisson dwelling at Jamestown was also wiped out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platteville
Wis
Louisburg
Edward Ward
Sisson
Jamestown
Troops Homeward Bound From Manila Transports Due Frisco Soon
Reports indicate the transport Warren will reach San Francisco a week after June 3 and the Kilpatrick is expected by June 16. The Hancock left Manila May 27 with Ninth infantry headquarters and 364 other personnel. the Sherman departed May 28 with Major General Lloyd Wheaton, Brigadier General Simon Snyder, and hundreds of troops plus prisoners and casualties. Federal prisoners at Leavenworth gain freedom and return home under a Supreme Court ruling affecting ex Captain Peter Deming.
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Manila
Frisco
San Francisco
Warren
Kilpatrick
Hancock
Ninth Infantry
Sherman
Lloyd Wheaton
Simon Snyder
Sixth Infantry
Nineteenth Infantry
Leavenworth
Kan
United States Supreme Court
Peter
Deming
Federal Penitentiary
Clifton Bridge
Washington, D. C
James Dungan
Philadelphia
Thomas Feaster
Knoxvile
Tenn
Joseph Gannon
Savannah
Patsy Haffey
Chicago
Henry Holiday
Pittsburg
William Wilson
Birmingham
Coal Strike Unchanged Amid Small Demonstrations
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania June 3 shows the Wyoming coal region unchanged with engineers firemen and pump runners keeping pumps clear of water. Some mines run short handed and strikers report few incidents of violence with pickets guarding tunnels and marches by bands. In Des Moines Iowa on June 3 workers strike including machinists plumbers and molders seeking reduced hours and wage gains while Chain Workers meet in Bradock Pa for their annual North America convention.
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Wilkesbarre
Wyoming
Sveral
Miners Mills
Here
Des Moines
Chain Workers’ Union
Pittsburg
The
Chain Workers’ Union of North America
Braddock
Repeats Timely Suggestions for Corn and Forage Crops
C B Stevens urges farmers to follow proven methods for abundant corn and forage yields despite a slow season. He emphasizes soil fertility, proper plant spacing, and keeping cotton fields clean while promoting cassava and sugar cane prospects. The Commissioner advocates independence from the west, diversified crops, and reforms to boost Georgia’s agriculture, industry, and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unay
Georgia
West
Zhi i
C, B. Stevens
Public Roads and the Impact of Good Highways
Public highways shape how outsiders judge a county s thrift and enterprise. A investor or settler will favor areas with strong road access to markets, as good roads provide practical ease in reaching buyers and opportunities.
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Che
Eralde Ceornian
Willetam Park
Olpst
ES Tabiasie
LION
Charles W. Jones
Uawlisgh
J. W Daniel
Omce
Sandersville
Evans & Evans, Attorneys AT Law
Sandersville, GA
Evans Building
Theus Bros
Corner Bull & Broughton Bt
Drs
Starkey & Palen
Girard
Phila
AN Francisco
Cal
Toronto
Canada
Massey
Loulaville
Tevens Rifles
Aivens Rifles
Wwe
Deeldes
Wien
Alee
Stevens Arms & Tool
Chieopee Falls, Mass
Parker
Old Planters
Augueta
Acral
Onan
Jas
Union &Q. N.Y
Atalanta
St. Louis
Alka
Tex
Sandersville Heald
Livia Cont Park
Lippman Bros
D, L. Collins
Knoxville, Tenn
Nanz & Neuner
Lovisvrune
Elizabeth City
N. C
Godfrey
W. K. Carter
Benjamin Ward
Bergeron
Carter
Ward
Laso
Jefferson Davis
Children of the Confederacy
Confederate Veterans’ Associations
Lafayette McLaws
Francis 8. Bartow
Chippewa Square
Clement A. Evans
New York
Mme. Valtesz de la Bignes
Paris
Detalle
Chatham
Democratic Executive Committee
Chatham County
A. A. Lawrence
R. M. Martin
Lawrence
Citizens’ Club
G. BE. Smith
Detroit
Mich
Waynesboro
BR. W. Hammond
McBlair
Teamsters
TIEUS
Stock Yards Teamsters
Boston
Fair
A. M. Rothschild & Co
State Street
Down Town
Albuquerque
N. M
United States
McKeegan
Grant
Trenton
N. J
Ferrocarril de Rio Soco Company
Paso de Cardenas
Chiltepec
Mexico
Benjamin Barrios
Mexico City
Alexander Potter
Julius M. Ferguson
Galveston
R. J. Co. Roehm
First Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Texas
Mahonoy City
Tunnel Ridge
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
James Holloway
Charles Carl
George Oliver
William Dodds
Maple Hill
Gilberton
Gom'r Stevens
Bome
Farmers of
South Georgia
Aenean
Lbo
Department of Boys and Gents
Sanderaville
Ga. Jackson
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