Election of Field Officers for the 4th Regiment
The 4th regiment held its field officers election on Thursday night with no opposition for Col Wooten and Lieut Col Hopkins. Majors voted: R L Wylly Valdosta 18. T O'Brien Waycross 17. A J Scott Albany 17. F W Clark Dangan 16. T J Morris Fort Gaines. W T Cox Albany. Wylly was in town and congratulated by friends. the Thomasville Guards ticket won.
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Wooten
Hopkins
R. L. Wylly
Valdosta
T. O’brien
Waycross
A. J. Scott
Dangon
T. J Morris
Fort Gaines
W. T. Cox
Albany
Wylly
Thomasville Guards
New T. T. & G. Road Station Pops Up At Meredith Place
Mr. Murphy reports a booming site on the T. T. & G. road at Meredith place with ten new business houses planned and dwellings rising. Lumber demand runs high as a pine tree cut Friday morning was sawed and planed for a storehouse by night, showcasing rapid construction.
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Meredith Place
Murphy
Hancock
Plant System suffers string of accidents nationwide
The Plant System reports a bad streak of wrecks with fatalities at Waycross and Lakeland, followed by a Dupont incident where Engineer DuBose's engine collided with a freight car but no injuries occurred. The Pullman car was undamaged and returned to service on the 6:45 train.
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Plant
Jesup
Savannah
Southern Railway
Pullman
Jacksonville
Cincinnati
Waycross
Asheville
Randall Cuifton
Ga. W
Fla
Lakeland
DuBose
Thomasville
Dupont
Twelve Months for Shoes Theft conviction of J B Harris
J B Harris charged with stealing shoes from R F Whiddon was tried before Judge Roddenberg and convicted. Because of age he chose twelve months in the gang over fifty dollars and costs. He will work.
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J.B. Harris
Singletary
R. F. Whiddon
Roddenberg
Harris
Four turkeys killed by Toledo hunter at one shot
Mr. John Cummings of Toledo, guest of Mel Hanna, came near a record when he killed four wild turkeys at a single shot yesterday morning. The feat drew praise as a fine shot and left him likely proud of the achievement.
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John Cummings
Toledo
Ohio
Mel Hanna
Cummings
Students Enter Stanley's Business College Last Month
The following list shows new entrants to Stanley's Business College last month, including Cary McGraw of Pavo Georgia J M Temples of Blitch Georgia Charley Patterson of Quitman Georgia H J Sutton of Live Oak Florida J J Barksdale of Herring Georgia Emma Billingsly of Lloyd Florida W Q Harrison of Whigham Georgia A R Logan of Tropica Georgia R E Knight of Moultrie Georgia Gertrude Joiner of Quincy Florida Retta Williams Blanche Baker Tom Williams of City.
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Stanley’s
Business College
Cary McGraw
Pavo
J.M. Temples
Blitch
Charley Patterson
Quitman
H. J. Sutton
Live Oak
Fla
J. J. Barksdale
Herring
Emma Billingsly
Lloyd
W. Q. Harrison
Whigham
A. R. Logan
Tropica
R. E. Knight
Moultrie
Gertrude Joiner
Quincy, Fla
Retta Williams
Blanche Baker
Tom Williams
City
Dan Mitchell Death Remains Honored in Bainbridge
The Bainbridge Democrat notes the death of Dan Mitchell in Bainbridge. He long served as agent for the Savannah Florida and Western Railway in Bainbridge and previously worked for the old Atlantic and Gulf road in Thomasville. Described as a thorough gentleman and model citizen, his memory is honored.
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Bainbridge Democrat
Dan Mitchell
Savannah, Florida and Western Railway
Bainbridge
Thomasville
Man Shot Dead Near Miccosukee
Bill Martin a respected local Black man was shot and killed at his home near Miccosukie. Hiram Green a Black man has been arrested on suspicion in connection with the killing.
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Bill Martin
Miccosukie
Hiram Green
Road overseers notice in Thomasville district
Commissioners publish a notice in the current issue of the paper concerning the Thomasville district road overseers. The article signals upcoming administrative actions and local public works priorities.
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Thomasville
Kentucky crisis shifts to Louisville as capital face off unfolds
Democratic leaders in Louisville plan to organize state government as troops guard the capitol. Gov Beckham arrives with advisers while Lexington and Frankfort factions mobilize volunteers to support Goebel authorities. Telegraphed pledges to arms surge from Lexington to London.
President decides no federal action in Kentucky
Cabinet meets over Kentucky rights and duties. The president says no cause exists for federal intervention and informs Governor Taylor that intervention is unwarranted. Communicated after lawmakers protested federal involvement.
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Kentucky
Taylor Backs Down on London Legislature Call
Frankfort report says Taylorites show change after 24 hours raising hope for end to party fighting. Taylor plans to call off the London legislature meeting after talks with Republican John Marshall and D W Farleigh, with further conferences seen as favorable to Democrats.
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Frankfort
Blackburn
Farleigh
Marshall
Taylor
Amicable agreement on Nicaragua canal rights reached
Washington reports United States and Britain have agreed to modify the Clayton Bulwer treaty, relinquishing dual control after canal construction. Officials conclude a year of talks with Lord Pauncefote, shaping U S control of the proposed Nicaragua canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Nicaragua
State Department
Lord Pauncefote
Nicaragua Canal
Kentucky Tensions Spark Election Rumors
The snippet hints at high tensions in Kentucky with speculation on candidates like F. G. duBignon and possible bids for the state legislature. It notes unrest around a mine spark and mentions a Cotton sale upcoming Friday as markets react.
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Kentucky
Wright’s assassination confirms in Kentucky river region
Middlesboro Ky Feb 2 The report that William S Wright ex member of the Kentucky legislature for Knott and Letcher counties was assassinated at Boone Fork on the Kentucky river last night is confirmed. Wright a prominent lawyer and Democratic politician had campaigned for Gov John Young Brown and had made enemies defending coal company cases. Five shots were fired and two took effect with a Winchester of the same caliber as the Goebel assassin weapon.
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Middlesboro
William 8. Wright
Kentucky
Knott and Letcher
Boone Fork
Hagan
Wright
John Young Brown
Gov. Goebel
Churchill Dispatch From Spearman Camp Foresees Battle
In a Spearman's Camp dispatch dated February 8 Churchill says the army's fighting power morale and material are at their peak and that press telegrams may be barred pending operations. He notes the coming battle will likely be decisive with all stakes on the outcome.
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London
Winston Churchill
Spearman’s Camp
Boer siege lines thinning near Tugela reported by heliograms
Heliograms from Ladysmith dated three days earlier indicate Boer investment lines thinning and besiegers moving toward the Tugela. The dispatch suggests Gen Buller plans a fresh attack, corroborating other signs of impending engagement.
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London
Ladysmith
Tugela
Buller
Reward Offered for Goebel Assassin Arrest
Frankfort February 2. Democratic members of the legislature announce they will meet to offer a reward of 50000 dollars for the arrest of the assassin of Senator Goebel.
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Frankfort
Goebel
South Africa Dispatches Report Mixed War News
Reports from South Africa describe desultory shelling and patrol moves while Cape Town cites an unconfirmed claim that Gen. French captured 800 Boers. Rumors swirl of an early militia ballot act on Feb 14 and a boost of 90 000 troops ordered by Gen. Lord Roberts with 50 000 militia and 40 000 reserves mobilized.
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London
South Africa
Cape Town
French
Lord Roberta
Factional Fight Erupts At Savannah County Convention
At the Savannah county Republican convention on Feb 1 clashes broke out between rival factions. J H Deveaux, a colored customs collector, fled in a hack to the police barracks for a reserve as violence threatened. About a dozen officers arrived to quell the disturbance.
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Savannah
J. H. Deveaux
Cold Wave Claims Two Lives in Chicago
In Chicago two deaths occurred from the cold overnight as frost bite injuries spread. Police cared for hundreds of homeless men amid 8 degrees below zero readings, the lowest this winter, with relief forecast today.
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Chicago
Zare
Edwards Gets Appointments
Washington February 2 The president sent to the senate the name of Harry S Edwards novelist to be postmaster of Marcon The action settles the contest between regular republicans and the Lily Whites with the latter represented by Maj Hanson prevailing
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Washington
Senate
Harrys. Edwards
Mar
Maj. Hanson
Train wreck on Plant System near Tampa kills two
A fast Plant System train derailed twenty miles north of Tampa last night. Engineer Kennedy was instantly killed and one passenger died. The body was so mutilated that identity could not be determined at once.
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Tampa
Fla
Kennedy
Leyds' Paris Berlin Tour Aims At Triple Intervention
Rumors say Dr. Leyds travels to Paris Berlin and St. Petersburg to urge France Germany and Russia to intervene if Great Britain moves to seize Delagoa Bay. The plea centers on forcing a collective response to a potential British action.
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Berlin
Leyds
Paris
St. Petersburg
France
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
Delagoa Bay
British report on Buller’s Tugela crossing toward Ladysmith
A Durban dispatch dated Sunday indicates General Buller recrossed the Tugela above Trickard’s Drift and moves east toward Acton’s Home with Ladysmith as the anticipated objective. It is expected he will reach Ladysmith by tomorrow night.
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London
Durban
Buller
Tugela
Ladysmith
Trickard
Acton
Buller and White Communicate For Fast Advance
Dispatch from Spearman’s Camp dated Sunday evening reports Buller and White exchanging messages by night with calcium lamp and by day with heliograph. The men show enthusiasm for a speedy advance under Buller’s orders.
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Buller
White
London
Daily Telegraph
Spearman
Gov William Goebel to be buried in Frankfort cemetery
Frankfort Kentucky February 4 1900 or 1901 remains of Gov William Goebel are practically decided to be buried in Frankfort in the cemetery overlooking the Kentucky river where Daniel Boone Richard John please and other Kentucky governors eminent jurists and soldiers lie buried
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Frankfort
William Goebel
Kentucky River
Daniel Boone
Richard Johnégon
Kentucky
Mormon headquarters chief predicts King to win Utah seat
Chattanooga report says President Ben E. Rich of the Southern Mormon headquarters received a Utah governor telegram urging a special election on April 2 to replace Brigham H. Roberts. Ex-Congressman W H King, a Democrat and Mormon, is forecast as the winner.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Ben E. Rich
Gov. Wells
Utah
Hit
Brigham H. Roberts
W.H. King
Roberts
Funeral Train Arrives With Lawton Logan Armstrong
The Chicago and Northwestern depot received the funeral train at 9 o'clock tonight carrying the bodies of Maj. Gen. Henry W. Lawton Maj. John A. Logan and Maj. E. L. Armstrong. The arrival came fourteen hours ahead of schedule.
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Chicago
Henry W. Lawton
John A. Logan
E. L. Armstrong
Chicago and Northwestern
Great Fire Destroys Million in St Louis Block Area
A major blaze in St Louis caused destruction valued at 1 million to 2 million dollars. The fire burned across parts of three blocks, killing one firefighter and injuring eight others. Authorities investigate the incident and its causes.
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St. Louis
St. Louis, Beb
Buller Advances Toward Ladysmith After Tugela Crossing
Durban reports General Buller crossed the Tugela Friday night and is marching on Ladysmith. No definite news will be released until Ladysmith is relieved, as authorities withhold details.
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Durban
Buller
Tugela River
Ladysmith
Young man survives laudanum overdose in Sunday incident
Henry McNair a young colored porter for C. S. & M. Wolff attempted self harm with two ounces of laudanum Sunday night. Friends and physicians saved him though motive unknown and a woman is said to be involved per close acquaintances. He recovered after antidotes and vigorous waking measures.
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Henry McNair
McNair
Shumate
C. & SM. Wolff
Mercer Baptist Association names new treasurer
Following the death of treasurer Bro. Fr. M. Groover the Mercer Baptist Association moderates appoints Bro. Jeff Davis of Quitman Ga to fill the unexpired term. Churches and funds should remit to Davis. Boston Ga February 4 1909.
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M. Groover
Mercer Baptist Association
Bro
Jeff Davis
Quitman
Treasuerer
Bro. Groover
Bro. Davis
Georgia staff appointment in Col Wooten's unit
Col Wooten of the Fourth Georgia names his staff including Capt A G Miller of Thomasville as commissary Capt A P Coles of Albany as adjutant Capt Fred Clark of Dawson as quartermaster and Capt Harrison of Columbus as inspector of rifle practice.
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W. E. Wooten
Georgia
A. G. Miller
Thomasville
A. P. Coles
Albany
Fred Clark
Dawson
Harrison
Columbus
Valentines Discussed By Young People Ahead Of The 14th
Young people begin discussion on valentines as Cupid's messages are anticipated with the approach of the 14th and the holiday's social exchange.
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Valentines
Cupid
Woman in disguise triggers tense confrontation in uproar
In a fragment from a Philadelphia North American tale a woman declares herself new while another exclaims Rata. A dustup ends with the woman retreating to a chair and revealing her true identity. Separately in Transvaal Boers warn the British to stay off the grass as Dom Paul posts signs reading Keep off the hops.
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Philadelphia
Transvaal
Dom Paul
Circular letter from Major Dunham to Plant System employees
Major Dunham then General Superintendent of the Plant System of Railways writes from Savannah Georgia dated January 31 1900 announcing his severance from the post and thanking fellow employees for their cooperation expressing hope for harmony with his successor and success for all in the common work B DunHAM
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Mr. Denham
Major Denham
Maj
Dunham
Plant System of Railways
Savannah
Georgia Bishops Named to Methodist Episcopal Church South
Georgia has furnished seven bishops to the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Five were natives: James Osgood Andrews, George F. Pierce, Joseph B. Key, Atticus G. Haygood, Warren A. Candler. The other two, Q. O. P. Fitzgerald and H. C. Morrison, were citizens by adoption.
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Georgia
Methodist Episcopal Church South
James Osgood Andrews
George F. Pierce
Joseph 8. Key
Atticus G. Haygood
Warren A. Candler
QO. P. Fitzgerald
H.C. Morrison
Bigamists in Hungary face forced cohabitation punishment
A Savannah press item reports Hungary enforces a law that requires men who marry two wives to live with both in one house. The ruling is described as equivalent to a penitentiary sentence.
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Hungary
Savannah
Unclear fragmentary notice on local events
Fragmentary text mentions interference restraint and possible mediation efforts amid river activity and local groups. No clear names, dates, or places to confirm a full event.
Birmingham Wows: Mules and Gert Vacuumed Kickin
A fragmented local item describes a scene in Birmingham with mules, a character named Gert, and a surge of kicking activity. The text reads with slang and unclear syntax but signals a community event or street scene. Further readable details are sparse.
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Birmingham
Paylor in disperser legislature force plays dangerous clash
Fragmentary text shows references to Paylor and a forced confrontation within a legislature. The readable lines imply tensions, possible dispersal actions, and a hazardous political clash. No clear dates or locations are provided.
Fragmented 1861 Ball Run note and river sequence
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a Ball Run event in 1861 and a river called Buller Run. It references general firens and the democratic party with Majuba Hill, implying historical political context and geographic ties, but key names and dates are garbled.
Incomplete invite to F2 and Washington Post fears
A fragmented note discusses inviting a person and the Washington Post, noting fears that changes may cause staying out and facing a harsh outcome. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or events.
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Thi F 2
Washington Post
Col Chinn Leads Rapid Fire Showing in Kentucky
Col Jack Chinn of Kentucky directs a rapid fire display using shotguns rifles bayonets and knives as spectators watch. The event features seasoned marksmen and a high tempo sequence highlighting skill and precision.
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Jack Chinn
Kentucky
Unclear fragment hints at Kentucky tragedy and institutions
Fragmentary text references trouble bloodshed in Kentucky and an accused office travesty. Mentions institutions without clear facts, names, dates, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Bac
Accurisd
England's Bold Business Drive Amid War Efforts
A scrambled report hints England expanding industrial output for wartime needs. It mentions sizable investments in equipment and production lines, aiming to boost national defense capacity and economic resilience during conflict.
Ex-Congressman Lewis Declines Democratic VP Bid
Ex congressman Lewis formerly of Georgia now living in Washington announces he will not seek the Democratic vice presidential nomination. The statement notes his modesty and turns aside speculation about his candidacy.
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Lewis
Georgia
Bat
Washington
Prolific Cotton Grower Negotiates Sale Over Prices
John Crawford, a farmer near Bus, markets 50 cotton bales he raised. Ford owns a plantation and bank funds. Crawford sells cotton only when prices suit him and plans action involving Pegleg Williams’ wife in Mi size into.
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John Crawford
Bus
Himsell
Ford
Williams
Ux. Sis
Four British Brigadiers Fallen Since War Start
With the death of General Woodgate Great Britain has lost four brigadiers this war. General Symons fell at Glencoe, General Hugh wounded at Grasples, General Wauchope died at Magersfontein, and General Woodgate mortally wounded at Spion Kop in storming the kop.
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Great Britain
Wellington
Waterloo
Ladysmith
Genaral Woodgate
Nemery
Symons
Wis
Glencoe
Gener Henugh
Graspses
Wauchope
Magersfontein
Isgiiv
Woodgate
Spion Kop
Disrupted Prayer Meeting Turns to Caucus
Deacon Wright reports unable to attend last evening prayer meeting. Deacon Goode describes the gathering as satisfactory but notes a sharp argument between Brothers Smith and Browse over early 20th century beginnings. The dispute shifted the mood from prayer to caucus.
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Deacon Wright
Deacon Goode
Brother Smith
Brother Browse
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