Virginia Professor Offers to Move Norwood Institute to Alabama
Professor William D. Cabell of Norwood Institute proposes relocating the school from Washington to a Birmingham area site after fire at Southern Female University. He offers a 600 acre Virginia farm and buildings rent free for five years to host a female college, while his Washington duties continue. Trustees favor keeping the college in Alabama but move from Birmingham.
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Birwinoham
Ala
William D. Cabell
Norwood Institute
Washington, D. C
Southern Female University
Lakeview
Cabell
Virginia
University of Virginia
Lynchburg
Richmond
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norwood High School
Washington
Alabama
Birmingham
Robbery at Government Post Office Branch
Andrew J Robertson cashier in the wholesale stamp department was assaulted in his office around 7 80 pm after a caller claimed overpayment for stamps. The thief fled with cash scattered through the room, with officials estimating stolen sums near 7000 dollars. two clerks observed the struggle and alerted medical staff.
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Cutenco
Andrew J. Robertson
Wholesale
R. Zimmerman
Marie Jones
Robertson
Postoffic
Hares Ae
Syrup of Figs Promises Pleasant Cleanse for Kidneys
An old ad style claim touts Syrup of Figs as pleasant and refreshing to take and as a natural stimulant for the kidneys and bowels, suggesting gentle cleansing effects.
Guard the Openings. Congress Applies Parisian Precautions
In Washington on December 13, lawmakers adopted security measures inspired by the French chamber of deputies. Doorkeepers barred entry with any bundles or baskets as galleries tightened oversight. The move follows heightened concerns over anarchist threats and calls for an enhanced police presence in the Capitol.
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Congress
Wasnixeton
Chamber of Deputies
First Gun Opens Senate Debate on Federal Election Laws
The first parliamentary volley in the Senate over repealing federal election laws comes from opponents like Senator Cullom and Senator Stewart. Callow, defending federal regulatory power, argues for Congress to protect elections from coercion and corruption, while senators challenge previous state actions and the reach of federal oversight.
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Senate
Wasnixatox
Cullom
Mdlinois
Stewart
Nevada
Callous
United States
Congress
Hill
Henry Coch Convicted of Mint Gold Heist in PutaphLrHia
Henry Coch, a former mint weigher, was found guilty of stealing gold bullion totaling 159000. He received a 1000 dollar fine or sentence and showed no emotion at sentencing. The report notes related banking and civic items elsewhere in the dispatch.
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PutaphLrHia
Henry Cochran
Mint
Oolie
Ates Jnrendag
Confederate Veterans Home Proposal At Meridian Discussed
General Stephen D. Lee led an address on veteran welfare as a drive to establish a soldiers home. A resolution urged the governor to ask the legislature to donate 2,400 acres from the east Mississippi insane asylum lands at Meridian for the home. A committee was formed to push the matter with Colonel Fewell speaking for the governor and veterans receiving a farewell at the event. The Southern Cross and other societies were invited to cooperate in creating the Confederate home.
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Stephen D. Lee
Selers
East Mississippi Insane Asylum
Meridian
Sid Sethe & Om
J. W. Fewell
Teed the Gerfhands
Fewell
Southern Cross
MELLO S OLD ENEMY AND OTHER BRAZILIAN NEWS
A collection of short dispatches reports Admiral Wandenkolk likely to command Brazil’s government squadron from Rio de Janeiro Cobras Bland fortification and heavy armament by insurgents Gen Bonilla contemplates retirement to the United States to avoid war in Central America a Militsch army major’s wife revived from a coffin in a trance Buenos Aires proposes bank suppression amid banking crisis and a sugar market wobble Havana sugar duties threaten planter outlook an arsenal explosion in Brno area kills eight and a Saxony incident closes with more foreign notes
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Rio de Jaxeiro
Wandenkolk
Mello
Brazil
Kentila
Penos
Maxacua
Nicaragua
Bonilla
Central America
Honduras
United States
Re- Buea
informal People's party meeting in Atlanta discussed campaign
The People's party members of the legislature held a informal meeting at the Alliance Exchange to discuss the coming campaign. No definite plan was formed and no talk of a ticket occurred. An effort will be made to secure a broader organization, but there was no claim of a formal structure. Mayor Tuck's decision reversed in Arness Georgia on December 19.
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Atlanta
People's Party
Alliance Exchange
Ace Sarpiaien
Bowers
Iogee
Augusta Crowd Welcomes Vice President in Southern Hospitality
Augusta Ga Dec 18 In numbers and enthusiasm the demonstration to the vice presidential party in Augusta has been remarkable. Music hall speeches drew the largest crowd ever gathered here and the southern hospitality left a lively impression. Devonest said he never enjoyed a trip more. City officers elected for the coming year include Mayor C. Hangs and councilmen Georgy Starkweather G 4 Hunt U Starnbaugh D HeRitt. treasurer J Brown. clerk Geo Pease.
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Augusta
Music Hall
Angusta
Srendell
Editor in Hawaii Star attacks Queen's adviser fear for life
Swensvan in Dec letters says he has confidence in Cleveland and doubts royalist removals. He notes delay hurts business and implies strong opposition to Queen Liliuokalani's advisers and policy. Raven incident reports a death in a separate line with unclear details and a pirate-like commerce note.
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Swensvan
Walter G. Smith
The
Hawaiian Star
Wade
Smarty
Cleveland
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