County Items Show Local Happenings and Farewell Notes
The town and county carry a mix of notices with social calls and relocations. Thomasville mourns the president’s death, while Miss Hattie Blackshear visits Mr. and Mrs. K T MacLeus. Local offices move overhead AuGrisboa’s shop and farmers are urged to rent three Thomas County farms. A search is noted for missing mare and other community events at the New York Pan American exposition and Port Tex events. Taxpayers are asked to review notices of upcoming visits by the tax collector to county sites. J B Chisholm Jr. moves within the S F W Ky company from Albany to a new posting in Jacnacaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
A P. Tsytor
Aynthia MacLeas
Hita Reid
Ole Melfette
Satlis Starke
Teft
New York
Porta
Prominent Citigan Killed In Train Accident Near Colquits
A Citigan of Colquits county named Mr J A McVeer was killed when a freight train struck him near the Monthrue depot at seven o clock last evening as he jumped from the train at a street crossing. The article also notes the death of Mrs Gandy at five months and other local obituaries and anecdotes from the community. Mr Charles Paine of Valdosta died following an operation in Montgomery. Willis Singletary, aged 87, will be buried today in Ochlocknee after services by Rev. Jesse Hurst.
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J A. McVeer
Colquits County
T. TL & G Ryad
Uorts
Dohn
D. Gandy
Laursi Hill
J. P Wardlaw
Charles Paine
Valdostsa
Montgomery
Paine
Thomasville
Sir. Paine
I'Bomuavilie
RE. W. Singletary
Ochlock
Willis Singletary
Jesse Hurst
Duzily
Old court house moves hinder Colqutt Court in Moultrie
Judge Heaneell convened Col qutt Court in Moultrie at 11 o clock yesterday morning. The old courthouse is dismantled for a new building, causing a slow session with little business. The grand jury investigated jail cases and released two inmates awaiting investigation.
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Heaneell
Colqutt Court
Moultrie
Thomasville Mourns President Death and Simple Graces
The article recalls the late president beloved in Thomasville for his noble character and devotion to his wife. It notes his fondness for nature and a poignant moment as he begged nurses to keep the window light to see the trees.
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Thomaseville
Cortelyon
Thomasville
Alan
Norees
Parker claims swirl in Georgia towns over who owns him
The article notes Parker's notoriety and competing claims from Atlanta Sevanish Jacksonville and Charleston as Thomasville asserts a stake. It quotes F Klipper recalling Parker’s height and past roles as letter carrier and Nasury Hotel head waiter and mentions Mose Butler aboard the New York writing of Japan and travel plans.
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Parker
McKinley
Atlanta
Sevanish
Jacksonville
Charleston
Lees
Thomasville
F. Klipper
Flipper
Nasury
Judge rodsdenberry holds monthly criminal term and sentences set
Judge Roddenberry held the regular monthly criminal term and disposed of several cases. Tom Streeter of Boston was acquitted on liquor selling charges. Ida Perkins was acquitted of larceny from the house. Charley Anderson was convicted of larceny from the house and fined 50 dollars plus costs or nine months on the gang. Walter Jones was sentenced to pay 50 dollars and costs or eight months on the gang for prior theft and four months on the gang for gambling with a 10 dollar fine and costs.
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Roddenberry
Tom Streeter
Boston
Ida Perkins
Charley Anderson
Walter Jones
Injured Rider Hurt When Horse Falls In City
Mr. W. H. Platt suffered painful bruises after his horse reared and fell on him at Broad and Fletcher streets. He was moved to Dr. McIntosh's office for medical attention.
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W. H. Platt
Broad and Fletcher
President McKinley Dies in Buffalo After Assassination
President McKinley died at 2:15 p.m. in Buffalo after an attack that left him unconscious since 7:30 p.m. He died with his wife at his side and his words were an humble submission to God's will. Cabinet members, including Root Hitchcock and Knox, witnessed the final hours as doctors used stimulants and oxygen to revive him. The death prompts a state funeral in Washington and a possible new Roosevelt administration.
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Mann
Cortelyou
Rixey
Barber
Duncan
Milburn House
Buffalo
Root
Hitchcock
Knox
Wilson
Eack
Webb Hays
Washington
Roosevelt
Hhe
Pesident
Depow
Ross
Corteiyou
Dr. Mann
Death mask of President McKinley made in Buffalo
Milburn Honee reports a death mask of President McKinley's face made at 7:20. The mask was taken by Edward L A Pansch of Hartford Connecticut, a sculptor who has modeled the features of many distinguished deceased men. The mask faithfully reproduces McKinley's features.
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Milburn Honee
Buffalo
Edward L A. Pansch
Hartford
Conn
McKinley
Proclamation on Observing McKinley Death in Thomasville
By unanimous city council resolution the mayor was asked to issue a funeral proclamation for President McKinley. Businesses to close during funeral hour, flag at half mast, church bells tolled, and a memorial service set with Capt. W M Hammond as speaker and ministers giving brief speeches.
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Thomasville
United States
Wm McKinley
W.M. Hammond
J. T. Culpepper
Bryan outlines 1904 issues in letter to club president
In a public letter to George W. Harris of the Bryan Traveling Men's Club W. J. Bryan lists leading 1904 issues. He says the silver question remains unsettled the trust fight continues opposition to government by injunction and the Kansas City platform may stand as a democratic declaration in three years as in 1901. Miss Lottie Parnell visits Valdosta.
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Lincoln
Neb
George W. Harris
Bryan Traveling Men’s Club of
St. Louis
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Kansas City
Stocks Open Strong in New York as Advances Lead
New York stocks opened with strength on a September morning. Broad gains appeared across sectors with some advances exceeding four points, signaling confidence in early trading.
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New York
Death of President McKinley Reported Across Nation
Early bulletins indicate the president's condition fell to critical and then grave. Messages confirm death near midnight with details of guards, troops, and martial order as the nation awaits official burial arrangements and states the funeral plan from Buffalo to Washington and Canton.
Trustees Meet at Confederate Soldiers Home in Georgia
The Confederate Soldiers Home trustees met at the home building at 10 o clock and sat until 2 30. A committee led by President Calhoun, with Judge W F Jenkins and Colonel C M Wiley, prepared the annual report for the Governor due October 1. Donations were acknowledged from Mrs Henry R Powers, Major C T Watson, Colonel John H Martin, and the Cable Piano Company with items including a piano and war records.
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Calhoun
W. F. Jenkins
Eatonton
C.M. Wiley
Macon
Candler
Henry R. Powers
Philips and Crew
C. T. Watson
Atlanta
John H. Martin
Hawkineville
Cable Piano Company
Roosevelt Sworn In as President at 2 30 P M
Buffalo reports Vice President Roosevelt was sworn in at 2 30 P M and becomes President of the United States. He takes the oath in an orderly ceremony with formal rites marking the transfer of power. The nation awaits his inaugural policies and leadership.
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Buffalo
Roosevelt
United States of America
Bailey Wins in Cracker Gun Club Watson Prize Shoot
Bailey wins on twenty with handicap at the Cracker Gun Club match. Notable moments include nine year old Eleanor Hopkins breaking fourteen of twenty and ten year old Boots Cook shooting from behind the trap house. Proctor wins the weepstake, with Titts taking second after a tie with Tom Mallard. Roosevelt noted as the club president.
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Cracker Gun Club
Bailey
Proctor
Titts
Tom Mallard
Legislature Sets Meeting for the 23rd of Next Month
The legislature schedules a session for the 23rd of the upcoming month. A yacht race is postponed. State pension laws are to be revised.
Editorial Briefs on Court Changes and National Sentiment
The piece notes cabinet changes and shifts in Schley court personnel with Howison ousted and calls for harsher measures against anarchists. It praises Schley, questions alien and sedition laws, and cites figures like Dupont Guerry and Carrie Nation, urging firm governance and denunciation of anarchism.
Court clears Howison in brief jury verdict finds no role
After a fourteen minute deliberation the court ruled Howison had no business in the matter, while the navy faction reacted with visible disappointment as their favored party was rejected.
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Court
Howison
Navy
Notable fact on presidential killer's state ties
The killer of the president was a citizen of Ohio, the president's state, and the assassination occurred in New York, the vice president's state.
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Ohio
New York
Anarchists Denounce Their Tool After Presidential Shooting
A group of anarchists protest the alleged claim of involvement in the president's shooting. They condemn their supposed role and accuse others of fabricating the truth, openly praising violence and revolution in the wake of the incident.
Howell Gains Control Of Constitution Stock
Clark Howell has purchased Col Hemphill's stake and now holds three fourths of the Constitution. He has been key in building the paper into a leading national publication and will steer its future influence in Georgia and nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Howell
Col. Hemphill
Mr. Howell
Georgia
Carrie Nation barred from Atlanta fair over remarks
Carrie Nation was not admitted to a fair in Atlanta after her remarks about the president drew protests. She told a large Coney Island crowd she hoped the president would die for supporting liquor traffic and allowing wines at the White House.
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Atlanta
Carrie Nation
Carrie
Coney Island
New York
White House
Mrs Nation Remarks At Coney Island Stir Controversy
The Telegraph reports a speech by Mrs Nation at Coney Island where she attacked supporters as hell hounds and stated she was glad McKinley had been murdered due to his ties to ram sellers and brewers. The remarks sparked doubts about her mental state.
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Pringle
Peaterday
Abe
Scriba
Nation
Telegraph
Coney Island
McKinley
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