Presbyterians Debate Reports and Disputes at Assembly
In Atlanta on May 22 the Presbyterian Assembly debated committee reports amid long discussions. The session included a corner stone ceremony at North Avenue Church and addressed Sabbath observance and education funding. Also noted were cases of church discipline and a murder case in Jasper County.
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Atlanta
Presbyterian Assembly
W.E. Cave
Paducah
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
J. M
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Blaney
J. W. Lupton
Bea
G. A. Blackburn
Columbia Lextery
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Shaw
Rav
Unii
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Mis
Ppi
Cau
General Assembly
O. D. Lilly
Fraud in Crawford County irregularities in Tuesday primary
Reports from Macon claim Crawford county cast 846 votes for solicitor general, about 200 more than registered. If true, move could nullify the race as Bob Ponies would beat Hope Polhill by 20 in Crawford but Hodges would win by 67 if the margin holds.
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Macon
Crawford County
Evant
Bob Ponies
Hope Polhill
Polhill
Crawford
Hill
Hodges
Solicitor General
Mani
Iulea
State Democratic Executive Committee
Eee
Trouble Over The Mill Stockholders Do Not Approve Plans
Gainesville Georgia May 19 Nowa reports from Spartanburg that Pagolot manufacturing company stockholders rejected building the mill here President Pelzer opposes the project and may seek court injunctive action if work begins Directors oppose the mill and private funds would be used if approved the near term outcome remains uncertain.
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Gainesville
Nowa
Spartanburg
Pagolot Facturing Company
Sident Pelzer
Pagolot Incorporation
Ringgold Burglars Hit Six Homes In One Night
Ringgold Georgia reports six burglaries in and near the town on Thursday night. Detective Pei his bl beet etree a 0 wee among the stolen goods include shawls and a hogshead noted at Dallas Edwards’s shop. A farmer near Greenwood woke to find his place broken into and $75 missing before the thief fled. Names of other victims include J T Bohinse, Mr. Officer, and Dave Gil- were listed among the affected residents.
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Ringgold
Gade
Rinagorp
Pei
Bollon
Dallas Edwards
Moore's
Greenwood
J. T. Bohinse
Officer
Dave Gil
Warrenton Organizes Yarn Mill Board Elects Allen President
Warrenton Georgia May 14 a meeting in the courthouse organized a yarn and knitting mill with over 20000 dollars subscribed toward 40000 capital to start a plant. J F Allen elected president the B L Battle Manufacturing Co to honor Colonel Battle. Work authorized to begin at once. An assault on the postmaster in Thomasville left a man jailed. In Columbus a 20000 spindle Bibb Manufacturing mill contract will be let soon and plans near completion. The Columbus Power dam and powerhouse expected by August 1.
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Warrenton
J. F. Allen
B. L. Battle
Comumbus
Bibb Manufacturing Company
North Fugalands
Columbus Manufacturing Company
Columbus Power Company
Ang. 1
Laygrenceville Mill
Lawrenceville
British Troops Enter Transvaal Amid Far-Reaching Moves
British forces push toward the Transvaal as rail links improve. Reports from Mafeking, Kroonstadt, and Vereeniging note troop movements, captures, and engagements with Boer forces, including casualties on both sides and the recovery of locomotives.
Skull Crushed With Spade in Underground Mine Clash
At the Consolidated Gold Mining company in Dantonzco Georgia a white man Drew Anderson and Arthur Lighters a Negro fought over ore car orders. Lighter struck Anderson near the temple with a shovel fracturing his skull. A posse pursued Lighter who was captured near Amoria. Anderson’s condition is reported as serious.
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Dantonzco
Consolidated Gold Mining Company
Drew Anderson
Arthur Lighter
Anderson
Amoria
I . Anderson
Grand Jury Investigates Gambling Allegations in Savannah
Savannan May iv. O Hartridge who campaigned for solicitor general against Osborn testified before the grand jury about operations of public gambling houses. J J Sullivan, Hartridge supporter, also appeared. Hartridge said the report was common and that the jury would receive needed evidence if action to suppress gambling is pursued.
President in Gad Health Raises Vice Presidential Worry
Republican lawmakers in New York report growing concern over McKinley’s health and the lack of a clear vice presidential candidate. Washington discussions show Roosevelt ruled out, with other names like Long and Wolcott speculated, but no consensus reached.
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Congress
McKinley
Washington
Philadelphia
Sonsidie
Pene Tape
O N
Secratary
Navy
Long
Cullen
Hinote
Wolcott
Colorado
Sud General
Otis
Syns
Supreme Court Won't Hear Kentucky Governorship Case
The United States Supreme Court dismissed the Kentucky governorship dispute for lack of jurisdiction. Chief Justice Fuller led the ruling, saying state contests belong to state authorities and the people, not federal courts. Justices Brewer Harlan Brown and McKenna dissented.
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United States Supreme Court
Demoocrats
Kentucky
Beackham
Court of Appeals of
Fuller
General Assembly
Assembly
Goebel and Beckham
Tribunal of the People
Kentucly
Brewer, Harlan, Brown
McKenna
Prisoner injures brain with nail in twist of fate
Ocana May 21 The prisoner Julian Robinson who shot J A Walls and wounded Dr Blitch explains his odd behavior saying his sister drove him to self harm. He inserted a 6 penny nail into his head to relieve pressure then twisted a wire from a bed spring to widen the hole doctors removed the nail and he rests in Albany Ga. Albany bank to open Albany National Bank with 50000 paid in capital tomorrow
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Ocana
Fls
Julian Robinson
J. A. Walls
Robinson
Orson
Aildrivyen
Bank For
Albany
Albany National Bank
Albany Trust and Sayings Bank
Krugers II Good Health Pretoria May 92 Open Air Meeting
In Pretoria an open air meeting of about 200 Hollander supporters discussed potential siege scenarios. A safety committee for women was appointed and consul general Nwénhuys urged to advise on powers. The tone warned of British domination and possible displacement if the enemy pressed. President Kruger was said to be actively managing state affairs and a circular outlined possible retreat if the siege intensified.
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Transvaal
Oare
Vereeniging
Vaal
Free State
Pretoria
Anouaa
Nionwénhuys
Hia
Ond
I Capitalista
Kruger
Eta
Van
A Peers
South Carolina Prohibitionists To Name State Ticket
Prohibition convention in the state will nominate candidates for governor and lieutenant governor. Possible leaders include Beaufort officials and others. The report notes intended party organization and leadership speculation.
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South Carolina
Hoyt
Livingston
Convania
Rate Beau Escola
Anc
Gston
Prospective wedding ends in killings near Cordele
In Cordele Georgia on May 21 a planned marriage sparked a fatal clash. John Raines father of the bride elect and his son were shot during an interference by the groom to be Barney Gleaton and Mina Raines. Gleaton fired after the attack. John Raines died instantly and the son died hours later.
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Cordele
John Raines
Barney
Charles Gleaton
Bacon
Ines
Mina Raines
Raines
Gleaton
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Jasper
Newton County
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