Interesting Items and Reunion Plans Spur Local Talk
The Marietta Journal notes an upcoming South Georgia Brigade UCV reunion in Waycross on July 4 with speakers including W M Hammond Henry G Turner Robert G Mitchell Ben E Russell Robert Falligant and J R Saussy. It calls for new manufacturing in Marietta to keep prosperity and jobs, urging mills and factories to attract workers.
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the Herald
Waycross
South Georgia Brigade
W.M. Hammond
Henry G. Turner
Robert G. Mitchell
Ben E. Russell
Robert Falligant
J. R. Saussy
W. D. Mitchell
Camp
Happell
Road completion before July fourth discussed at citizens meeting
The article notes strong expectation the new road will be finished by the Fourth of July or earlier. It suggests delaying a celebration to ensure the road is ready for crowds and proposes a heavy excursion train after rail and road testing. A final decision rests with the adjourned citizens meeting next Wednesday.
Rail line progress toward Thomasville sparks town celebration
Mr Duke reports rails being laid on the T T G road near his eight mile home with about a day more work at Coon Creek and pile driving to Mitchells pond. Superintendent Ruff says the line should reach Thomasville by July 1 barring providential hindrance. Thomasville plans a proper celebration for the opening of the competing railway.
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Duke
Coon Creek
Mitchell’s ‘Pond
Moultrie Observer
Ruff
Thomasville
Aunt Bettie Adams dies at 75 after faithful service
The community mourns Bettie Adams known as Aunt Bettie who died last week aged 75. A longtime Baptist church member she served with honesty and devotion, earning deep respect from both black and white neighbors. Funeral services were held at the colored Baptist church led by Rev Broadnax.
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Bettie Adams
Bettie
Baptist Church
Angel
Colored Baptist Church
Broadnax
Tide in the affairs of men noted in press comment
The Philadelphia Record notes Admiral Dewey drew nationwide acclaim while avoiding a presidential bid. It argues a missed political moment after Manila and cites vast crowds honoring him as a naval hero without any nomination prospects.
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Dewey
Manila
Philadelphia
Commencement Sermon and Exercises at South Georgia College
Rev F A Branch preached the commencement sermon at the South Georgia College chapel to a large audience with Dr. Robert H Harris assisting. The program featured musical pieces by Lottie Parbell and Mattie Merrill, speeches by Edward Jerger Archie McIntyre and Miss Hartley Patten, and diplomas awarded to four graduates. Judge S A Roddenbery delivered the commencement address followed by a concluding benediction.
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F. A. Branch
Chepal
Methodist Church
South Georgia College
Robert H. Harris
Branch
James Watt
Dr. Daniels
Joe Robison
T. J. Ball
Olivia Pittman
St. Paul
Mise Lottie Parbell
A. Branch
Edward Jeryer
Archie McTntyre
McIntyre
Mattie Merrill
Mendelssohn
Battle of
Tife
Voices of Nature Operetta Lights South Georgia College Show
Despite soggy streets a large audience attended the South Georgia College closing exercises for the operetta Voices of Nature. Miss Sadie Elias led Spring while Miss Blanche Carroll headed Sunshine and multiple youngsters played Beess Birds and Frogs with bright costumes and lively performances. A cake walk by Master Donald Fudge and Miss Elizabeth Mallard ended the program with wild audience enthusiasm.
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South Georgia College
Sadie Elias
Katherine Merrill Flowers
Hartley Patten
Annie Cooke
Mattie Merrill
Elizabeth Mallard
Mary Jerger
May Smith
Ethel Thompson
Sallie Dixon
Lillian Humphreys
Nellie Parnell
Fannie Belle Brown
May Patten
Blanche Crovatt
Alice Stokes
Ruth Goodwin
Eva Crovatt
Lottie Parnell
Pauline Smith
Sunshine
Blanche Carroll Bees
Robbie Balfour
Frank Driver
Frank Mitchell
Livingston Howard
Henry Gribben
Donald Ansley
Blake Clarke
Fred Clarke
Emmett Clarke
Lonie Mallard
Bradford Ansley
Henry Steyerman
Dora Blackshear
Janie Lee Brown
Jessie Watt
Lucy Blackshear
Henry Rogers
Joe Mitchell
Charlie Watt
Ralph Smith
Lebby Dekle
Herbener Mallard
Joe Craigmiles
James Carman
Curtis Brown
Ecw
Rene
Mary Merrill
Donald Fudge
South Georgia College Friday Night Exercises Entertain Crowd
The Friday program at South Georgia College drew a large audience with speeches recitations and music. Children including Melvin Goodwin Henry Steyerman and Donald Fudge performed well amid applause. The cake walk by Donald Fudge and Elizabeth Mallard drew encore crowds and the evening closed with a preview of tomorrow's graduation address by Judge Roddenberry and the musical class concert.
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South Georgia College
Seven Children
Melvin Goodwin
Henry Steyerman
Joe Jerger
Lillian Humphreys
Bryan Blackshear
Bradford Ansley
Gertrude Lloyd Rainbow
Albert Pringle
Donald Fudge
Willie Cooper
Joe Craigmiles
Donald Fudge Cabul
Elizabeth Mallard
Joe Jorger
Roddenberry
William Jennings Bryan Nominated by Democratic States
Democratic state conventions in California Missouri Kentucky Georgia and Vermont translate into Bryan securing the Democratic nomination for president. Delegates are instructed to cast their votes for him, believed to reach the necessary two thirds.
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Chicago
California
Missouri
Kentucky
Georgia
Vermont
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
County Fair Proposed by Meeting Attendees
Citizens gathered at Mr. Mallette's office recommended a three day October county fair with a carnival free street show florals on floats harness and running races daily and a brass band plus vaudeville. The report urged exhibits of Thomas County produce and stock by local business and residents and adjourned with future calls by the president.
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Mr. Mallette
A. M. Watson
M. R. Elder
CU. M Smith
E. M. Mallette
I. J Bottoms
Wm. Miller
D. Elias
M. Lavine
K. P. Doss
T.J. Ball
Thomas County
T.E
New Train Schedule Changes Across Plant System Division
A new timetable starts tomorrow for the Plant System division with major changes for east and west routes. Eastbound trains 35 33 57 and 85 times updated while westbound 73 58 85 and 72 times adjust. Thomasville to Monticello reduced to two trains daily with specified departure and return times. Albany division shifts afternoon arrival to 5 45 p m. trains 32 and 33 between Thom asville and Waycross adjust departure at 5 45 a m and arrival at 9 30 p m.
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Thomasville
Monticello
Albany
Waycross
Siege and foreign legations near Pekin under 100000 troops
Shanghai correspondent reports a veiled war in China as Pekin gates are defended by 100000 imperial troops. Ministers cannot reach the relief column and foreign troops face entry blocked by Empress Dowager orders. walls of Pekin guarded. no reply to ministers demands.
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Pekin
Legation
Munisters
Tien Tsin
Tung
Tsung Li Yamen
Cabinet Discusses The Chinese Situation In Washington
The cabinet meeting lasted until 1 oclock and focused on the critical Chinese situation. The severed communications with Pekin and lack of word from Minister Conger for sixty hours caused anxiety. Officials said no action will be taken until further advices are received, but protection of American lives and property remains a priority.
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Washington
Pekin
Conger
Great Street Railway Strike Nears End in St Louis
The long street railway strike in St Louis is near resolution after severe disruption and casualties. The stoppage has inflicted heavy losses on the company and caused substantial public inconvenience during the crisis.
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St. Louis
Atlanta Editorial Briefs Strike Nerve in Georgia Politics
The piece notes Tammany and national figures shaping policy while Kansas City backs the Georgia platform. It cites census delays, trusts and imperialism as key issues, mentions investigations of Atlanta's mayor and police, and praises Flem du Bignon as a strong Georg ian leader.
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Atlanta
Government urged to shield American missionaries in China
The government should act quickly to protect American missionaries in China. Reports from Washington yesterday claim troops will be ordered from the Philippines to China, and the public hopes these reports are true.
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China
Washington
Philippines
Nominating Convention Weighs VP Choice at Kansas City
At the Kansas City convention 930 delegates will decide the presidential nomination. With the two thirds rule 620 votes are needed, and Bryan already commands 716 votes instructed for him. The remaining question concerns the selection of a vice president running mate.
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Kansas City
Bryan
Public Welcome for General Otis Draws Heavy Military Parade
The administration spends nearly 200000 dollars to show fondness for General Otis and to persuade critics he is a great conqueror. The president orders a massing of regular troops at Rochester. Forces to be drawn from Washington and multiple New York and New Jersey forts. Extra costs for movement and subsistence likely between 100000 and 200000 dollars.
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Gen. Otis
Otis
Rochester
Washington, D.C
Fort Hamilton
N. Y
Fort Wadeworth
Fort Hancock
Plattesburg
N.Y
Admiral Dewey Concedes Poor Prospects for Presidential Run
Washington report quotes Admiral Dewey saying he would serve if the people wanted him but believes the people do not seek his presidency. He asserts that modern presidents are chosen by a small group of political leaders who craft a slate before the party convention.
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New York Herald
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Republicans snub southern Negro delegates at Philadelphia rally
A Philadelphia dispatch reports the McKinley nomination routs a southern colored bloc. Northern leaders show little interest in aiding black delegates as hotels bar Negroes from dining rooms lobbies and bars, prompting resignations from the citizens committee tasked with their reception.
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McKinley
Philadelphia
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