Peace Commission Likely Formed for Final Negotiations
A Washington dispatch states Secretary Day Senator Allison and Senator Gorman are likely to be peace commissioners. Joseph Choate or Elihu Root may join, with Senator Davis offered a seat but expected to decline. Adjutant General Corbin is urged for selection, possibly delaying duties if another officer can cover. Conquered stations such as Porto Rico and Manila may stay under military government until Congress acts.
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Wassraros
Secretary Day
Allison
Gorman
Joseph Choate
Elihu Root
New York
Davis
Minnesota
Ofthman
United States
Corbin
Peace Commission
Vorbin
Porto Rico
Manila
Congress
Insurgents Agree to Peace Terms in Cuba
The Cuban insurgents will accept the peace protocol terms between the United States and Spain and halt hostilities on their side. Wasuixotos August 13. The War Department has been advised through the Cuban junta of the agreement.
Spain thanks France for help in peace talks with U S
Spain expresses gratitude to France through Ambassador Patenotren for facilitating the rapid signing of a peace protocol with the United States. In Argentina, Aug 13, contest for Wilcox county site between Abbeville and Rochelle heard by Secretary Clifton and Attorney General Terrell. decision soon.
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Mapai
Almodovar de Rio
M. Patenotre
Madrid
Spain
United States
Artanra
Wilcox County
Abbeville
Rochelle
Clifton
Terrell
Health and motherhood in a late 19th century ad
An early medical advertisement emphasizes a woman’s right to care for her health and claims Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription supports motherhood and child health. It asserts that maternal vitality determines children's well being and warns against neglecting female health, portraying the remedy as essential for healthy, robust offspring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dunes
Petra
Juelen
Colonel Ray Falls Ill But Rejoins Third Regiment Before Sailing
August 13 news from Savanxan reports Col. Ray nearly collapsed as the Third Regiment reached the dock. He was placed under surgeon care and sent to the DeSoto to rest before rejoining the transport that sailed at 5 PM. An immense crowd cheered “old glory” as the regiment departed.
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Savanxan
Santiago
Col
Ray
H Ie
DeSoto
Campmeeting Arrangements Planned for Andersonville Ground
A religious group in Andersonville plans a camp meeting starting October 1 at 7 pm. B E Whittington and T J Hardin head committees. Rev J B McGehee assists. Rent inquiries go to Whittington Hardin or Dr B I Joiner. Grounds to host ministers from the region with baskets and accommodations arranged.
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Andersonville
J. B. McGehee
B. E. Whittington
T. J. Hardin
B. I. Joiner
Rey
B E. Whittington
Rey T. J. McMichael
Rylanders Slaughter Sale Monday Offer on Slippers
A local sale advertises 200 pairs of ladies, misses and children's slippers offered at 50 cents per pair. The ad promises slippers valued at two dollars for six hundred dollars and urges early call to secure pairs.
City Tax Returns Raised in Americus
City assessors A Rylander T J Baisden and E J Miller near completion after over a week of work. Real estate valuations increased though owners not yet notified. Total Americus property value expected to fall slightly due to reductions. City Clerk and Treasurer Avi aided the process.
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Messrs
A. Rylander
T. J. Baisden
E. J. Miller
Americus
Siner Carried a Gun Arrest After Quick Escape
Charlie Siner, a young man, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Deputy Bell and Bailiff Poole on carrying concealed weapons. He tried to flee but was caught. He appeared before Justice Graham and was jailed in default of a $150 bond.
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Charlie Siner
Bell
Poole
Siner
Justice Graham
Calhoun Granted Temporary Liberty After $800 Help
Jim Calhoun received an $800 aid and was released yesterday. The public recalls his prior murderous assault on a white man, his conviction, and sentence, with a new trial secured by his attorneys.
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Jim Calhoun
Calhoun
Americus
Mrs Mize Recuperating After Runaway Horse Incident
Mrs Rough Mise who suffered injuries from being thrown from her buggy by a runaway horse Thursday afternoon is much better. The update brings relief to friends who were anxious about her condition.
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Mize
Rough Mise
Ando Tesh
Prohibition Gospel Meeting at City Hall
A prohibition gospel meeting is set for this afternoon at city hall at 2 o clock. Dr G A Nounally of LaGrange and other speakers will address the gathering, with the public earnestly invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Nounally
LaGrange
Cernally
Georgia Peaches Bring Big Money as Season Ends
Georgia peach growers near season end report carloads to New York fetching about 1200 dollars per car. Across several counties the crop may total around a million dollars despite losses from crates and wastage. Experts urge broader shipping to avoid market overstock.
CAPT VAN RIPER TO COMMAND GEORGIA COMPANY
Capt Chas E Van Riper will assume command of his company at Camp Northern tomorrow. Lieutenants Garrard and Crook will take their ranks as the men. The governor reduced the required number to one hundred men and officers have secured that figure. The company is one of ten under Col Candier of the Third Georgia Regiment. They will likely serve in reserve or be disbanded if not needed.
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Servier
Chas
E. van Riper
Camp Northen
Garrard
Crook
van Riper
Col. Candier
Third
Georgia Regiment of Volunteers
Campaign Against Saloon Influences Prompts August Vote
Local editor urges voters to oppose licensed saloons on August 17 citing Bible, crime, poverty, and public morals. Prominent community figures and color line tensions are invoked as motivations to support purity and sobriety at the ballot box. Rem Peleton and Dodson's Pharmacy near the post office advertise remedies and seeds.
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HS Munro Americus
Cotton Avenue
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Sing Coun
Americas
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Uc Statham
Suitice
Wes Kembert
Sealls
Rembert's
Cus R Davin
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Iba
A. Hawkins
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Ichard M. Stewart
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Lamar Street
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Hooper
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Ansley, Jr
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Bod
Halo Blalock & Cobb
Attorneys AT Law
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Peace In
Watts
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Geo
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Rewbert
Forsyth
Llen Fort
Ee Dahlonega
Ood
Inet
Lutiog
Jos
Sawart
Rial
Georgia
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la Rue
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Tybee Island
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Sheffield
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the McLeod Co
Opera Houte
Wegan
Wofhave
Gregg
Greene Bros
Corrow Ave
France
Willie Brown
Ieee
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Merrel Callaway
Col. Ray
Minnewasks
Rylander
Marshallville
Middle Georgia
Central Line
Maryland
Delaware
Sumter
Sumter County
Elbertas
Chamberlain
O. L. Boggs
Stomptown
Gilmercy
W. Va
Dodson’s Pharmacy
J. B. Hudson
DeWitt
Ben
W. A. Bembort
John Mathias
Pulsski, Ky
Fox
Dodson
J. K. Hudson
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