Desperate Flood Condition Worsens Around Mobile
Floods expand losses near Mobile as the Louisville and Nashville and Mobile and Ohio rail lines suffer damage. The West Passaqua bridge near Scranton washed away by high water, with extensive track and bed damage forcing major reconstruction. General Manager J G Metcalf and Superintendent Leeds arrived to survey the storm impact and plan repairs ahead of possible Friday operations.
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Broblie
Pascagoula
Moprie
Mobile
Louis, Yilloind Neshvills
Tllinois Central
Ohio
Pakeagoula
Scranton
J. G. Metcalf
Somnville
Nashville
Louisville
Leeds
Harthorn
Mobilé and
Mobile and Ohio
Seven Negroes Drowned Escaping Pearl River Flood
In Jackeon Mississippi on April 93 John Hor pon his wife and five children drowned in Pearl River backwaters while attempting to reach a point ahead of the flood. A broken bridge toppled them into the water as a wagon fell and all were swept away. The flood waters and wreckage disrupted rail traffic and the river remains treacherous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackeon
Mias
John Horpon
H Negro
Ayo
Pearl River
Na Ie
Pearl
Dewey Watches the South as Bryan Forces Rally
Admiral Dewey hesitates to issue a political statement amid pressure from supporters and critics. His circle debates timing while Dewey weighs Georgia and Texas as pivotal, fearing Bryan influence could shape the southern vote and Cleveland’s silence echoes.
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Dewey
Bryan
Bryan South
Minto Ane
Cleveland
Thomas Jefferson
Indescribable Misery Famine Spreads to North West Provinces
Official reports describe unparalleled misery in famine districts with inadequate relief and severe cattle mortality. Authorities try to replace bullock power with human labor and natives grow hostile, attacking patrols. a Friday mob attacked soldiers at Shappar, leaving them wounded and rescued in an unconscious state.
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Aab
Shappar
Northwea Vinces
Levee Tax Trial In Yazoo Case Faces Compromise Note
Greenville reports the back tax suit of the Mississippi levee board against Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railway Company advances toward settlement. Attorney B Jackson indicates a possible compromise of 125000 or more, with the railroad securing title to district lands in a tentative accord. In Sanderson a deadly shooting follows a dispute between B E Pons and the Altman brothers, Pons dying from a forehead wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Miss
Board of Mississippi Levee Commissioners
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley Batt Road Company
Es B. Jackson
Allers
Cae
Great Southern Inter-State Fair Promises Big Premiums
The Great Southern Inter-State Fair to be held in Atlanta from October 10 to 27 will offer large premiums for agricultural products, including $250 for the best bushel of wheat and similar prizes for oats, corn, and Irish potatoes. The 15,000 dollar guarantee fund aims to expand the fair's scope, with free admission and no space charges for exhibitors. Details and payments will be arranged through the Prudential Building in Atlanta.
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Itc
Atlants
Suocosa
Atlanta
Atle
Poplin
Pegalta
Promitine
Bet
Peprae
Rare relics recovered in Savannah river dredge effort
In Savannah on April 19 a dredge named John Babcock has been probing near the Georgia Terminal docks for treasure said to lie in the river bed. The search follows a legend of a dropped priestly chest containing $18,000 in gold from Confederate evacuation days. The bucket has yielded many old coins and artifacts, with workers recently selling $85 worth of old copper.
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Savannah
John Babcock
New Georgia Terminal Company
Bavannah
Poe
Carolina
Baker Sentenced to Hang for Wife Murder in Fast Trial
Atlanta April 20. James L. Baker was convicted of murdering his wife last Friday and sentenced to death by Judge Candler. The verdict came swiftly after a brief jury deliberation, with execution set for May 10. Baker delivered a striking confession meant to tarnish his wife's reputation and minimize his own culpability.
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Mhuraday
Atlanta
James L. Baker
Superior Court
Baker
Candler
Coney Drayton and Montezuma Railroad Company Petition
A Georgia petition from Asa M Bailey and others in Dooly and Macon counties seeks incorporation of The Coney Drayton and Montezuma Railroad Company. The line would run about twenty five miles from Montezuma to Drayton, with connections toward Consy or Gordele. Authorized capital is 100000 dollars in common stock, for a 30 year term with renewal, office in Cordele, and four weeks of notice published in local papers.
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Phil Gook
Statut
Asa M Bailey
E E Bailey
Thomas LeRay
J. W Bailey
Ausih
Twines Ray
Sow Bonsy
W B ‘Watts
J R Felder
G M McMillih
Dioly County
State of Georgia
Dt Wo Bailey
Sumter County
Geeral Assembly of Georgia
Wald Railroad Company
Coney, Drayton and Montezumia Railroad Company
Eame
Georgia
Montezuma
Muncon
Drayton
Dooly County
Gum Creek
Consy
Georgia & Alabama
Gordele
Said
Sach Road
Dooly
Macon
James Ray
WB Watts
EE Bailey
Thos J Ray
J W Bailey
W Coney
JB Austin
GM McMillan
JR Felder
WG Beasley
Aga M Bailey
E Bailey
Gom McMillan
Asa M Bairry
E E Barry
G M McMilnan
W G Brasiuy
N. P
Cuban Oil on Painters Cats Burns Bruises and Sores
An old advertisement notes Cuban Oil claims to relieve pain from burns bruises rheumatism and sores. It lists a price of 26 cents.
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Pianter
Money Loaned On Farm Lands And City Property
G R Ellis offers long term loans of 8 to 10 years at 7 percent. Choose to pay one fifth, one tenth, or one twentieth of principal each year and stop interest on paid amounts. No inspection fee. Commission law. Post Office Building Americus Ga.
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G. R, Ellis
Americus
Relief in six hours for kidney bladder disease ad
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Grear South Ampnioax Kipyex Cone. Praises prompt relief of pain in bladder kidneys and back for male or female. Relieves retention of water almost immediately. Sold by Dr. C T Stovall druggist Vienna Ga.
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Grear South
C T Stovall
Vienna
Gai
Penehatchée Poultry Farm Offers Pure Stock Eggs For Market
Eggs from thoroughbred fowls ready for market at 1.00 to 2109 per setting of 18 per breed Plymouth Rock Light Brahma Buff Cochhen Indian Game Buff White and Brown Leghorn White Wolland turkeys guaranteed pure stock as good as any poultry farm in Ameren. Farm near Penehatchee campground.
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Plymouth Rock
Ameren
Penehatchee Camp Ground
Florida Canal Project Signed By State Officials
An agreement is signed here among J. N. Whitner O. W. Goodrich B. O. Chase and A. T. Rossitter and the trustees of the internal improvement fund of the State of Florida to begin work on the large canal from the St Johns river to the Indian River. The start date will be fixed by the state engineer.
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Florida’s
Biz Canal
J. N. Whitner
W. Goodrich
Chase
A. T. Rossitter
Internal Improvement Fund of
State of
Morida
St. Johns River
Indian River
Local Professionals and Officials in Vienna Georgia Listing
A historical notice lists lawyers doctors and a dentist serving Vienna Georgia and surrounding areas. Names include D L Henderson John F Powell and Sons Dr O T Stovall TF Bivins WS Howell and Mobley and J Whithabed with practice details and contact notes. It notes offices on Main Street in Vienna and nearby towns with telephone references and office hours.
English Spavin Lilliment Advertises Horse Remedy
English Spavin Lilliment removes lumps, blemishes and various horse ailments. Claims to cure hard and soft swellings, blood spaying, curbs, splints, sprains, throat issues and coughs. Save $50 with one bottle. Sold by Dr O T Stovall, druggist, Vienna, Georgia.
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Stovall
Vienna
Bokchee's German Syrup Ad Claims Cure All Coughs
An advertisement extols Bokchee's German syrup as the sole remedy for coughs and lung troubles. It promises relief from throat distress and a productive outcome, urging readers to obtain sample bottles from druggists and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bokchee
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Sanderson
B. E. Pons
James Altman
Pons
Altman
Great Southern Inter-State Fair
Dooly’ County
A. M
R. Kellam
Bee
J. H. Woopwart
Howard M, Smith
Second St
Hu Woodward & Son
Penehatchée
S. Manuel
Undertaker
Manuel
Unadilla
W. V. Harvard
Vienna, Ga
MA Fleming
Nit
Syvat
D L Henderson
County Court
Stoyalla New Building
J Powell
OW Powell
Wattw Powell
John F. Powelle
Ducane
Albany
Specks Co Tana Baweg
Court House
Union
Geo
W. Wooten
Federal
Dar Okum
Technet
United States
O. T. Stovall
TF Bivins
Obatetrion
WS Howell
Calla
Calhoun & Co
DRS
Mobley
Byromville
Whithabad
Masonic Huildin
D. L. Henderson
Vienna, Georgia
American Bireay Co
New York
Dooly Counbry
Siogers
Sieepna
Wahington
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