Monument to Jefferson Davis proposed by Georgia Daughters
The Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy announce a plan to raise funds for a Jefferson Davis monument in Richmond Virginia. A Memorial Day collection across the state seeks donations from men women and children to reach a total near one hundred thousand dollars. The effort honors Davis as Confederate leader and aims to inspire loyalty to the south and its cause.
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The
Eouth
Jefferson Davie
Daughters of the Confederacy
Richmond
Confederate States
Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy
South
Mitprep Lewis Rurugaroro
U. del
Georgia
The Ship Subsidy Scheme in Senator Hanna's Speech
Senator Hanna champions a ship subsidy to boost an auxiliary navy and increase American imports under American registry. He contrasts with Germany's policy and notes the president's supportive message urging remedial action. He criticizes pay as a motto of statesmanship and links subsidies to rising burdens on the people.
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Hanna
Germany
America
United States
Congress
Georgia ruling shields teacher salaries from garnishment
The Attorney General holds that a teacher in Georgia cannot have salary garnished as it would violate public policy. The opinion cites a prior Supreme Court decision affirming non garnishment of teachers. The piece notes US shipyards and a stray, unclear sentence about Waldo Antor and a supposed Africa conflict.
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Georgia
Boykin Wright
Upson
Supreme Court
Athens Fire Rages After Cotton Bale Ignites Storehouse
Athens suffered its largest blaze in history when a cotton bale struck by a match ignited a compress and warehouse near Rucker compress. In under two hours over 150000 dollars in property was lost with total potential losses near 500000 dollars. Insurance covered most losses except 10000 dollars net losses. Fire department and citizens saved surrounding properties.
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Athens
Sanders, Swann & Co
HiMnps Phialzy
R. L. Mores & Co
William Watson & Co
Holst & Co
Toman & Co
Marine Fire Insurance Company
Phintzy
Liverpool
London
Globe
Hartford
Pennsylvania
Foul Murder, Jury Says Stover and Pirkle Held Responsible
Gainesville Ga March 21 coroner Dorsey jury returns verdict that Mrs Blake died by suffocation or strangulation at hands of Harve Stover and Charley Pirkle after torture. Jury recommends trial for both men. Also reports Lady McKenzie surprise in Washington and Gage returns from Florida to resume duties at United States Trust Co.
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Stover
Pickle
Howard Thompson
Blake
Lady McKenzie
Columbia
D. C
Richard Stevens
Aiken
Constance McKenzie
Gage
Florida
New York
Treasury
United States Trust Company
Contagious Blood Poison Described and Cured by S. S. S.
A 19th century style medical notice describes a long list of symptoms including ulcers swollen glands pimples and sore throat. It credits S. S. S. as a safe infallible cure for contagious blood poison claiming permanent relief without potash or other harmful additives.
Yellow Fever Decline in Havana After American Occupation
A War Department report from Washington on March 22 details dramatic health improvements in Havana since the American occupation. It highlights a sharp drop in yellow fever and other diseases, crediting mosquito control and a new health system, with deaths from yellow fever near zero in the last nine months of 1901 and no cases in the final quarter. The note emphasizes broader public health gains for Cuba and compares pre and post occupation mortality.
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Washington
Havana
Cuba
Insular
War Department
United States
Jenner
Cures Blood Poison Medicine Free by Botanic Balm
Cures blood poisoning with Botanic Blood Balm advertised as effective for skin, bone and nerve symptoms. Cases cited include Robert Ward of Georgia with skin eruptions, hair loss, and kidney issues, claiming complete cure. Free sample and medical advice offered by Blood Balm Co, At ante, Ga.
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Robert Ward
Maxey
Atante
Fragmented vintage medical ads and barber college offer
A fragmented ad page promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills curing constipation headaches and indigestion with Eldridge drugstore in Americus. Also touts Moler Barber College New Orleans with a two month program and guaranteed positions. Plays on liberty and horses, Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy, and Allen’s foot powder. Includes various general health and horse care tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
E J. Eldridge
Wanrer
Moler Barber College
New Orleans
Bills Passed By House Include Life Saving Station at Ocracoke
Washington reports the House approved a $211,000 appropriation for lighthouses at Broad Sound channel entrance and a life saving station at Ocracoke Island. A monument bill for Lt. William E. Shipp of the Tenth Cavalry was adopted. Also approved were: war department funding for a Knights of Pythias encampment in San Francisco and Kingston railroad bridge construction over the Neuse River. Additionally, contested election cases from Alabama and Kentucky were acted on.
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Ocracoke Ieland
N. C
Washington
Senate
Broad Sound Channel
Boston Harbor
Charlotte
William E. Shipp
Tenth Cavalry
San Juan Hill
Joan Tend
Knights of Pythias
San Francisco
Ocracoke Island
Kingston
Carolina
Neush River
Powers
Maine
N. B. Spears
John L. Burnett
Alabama
Burnett
Mann
Illinois
Committee On Elections No. 1
J. McKenzie Moss
John L. Rhea
Kentucky
Sugar Laden Ship Sinks Off Florida Coast
Details reach Tampa of the grounding and loss of the four masted schooner Monhegan under Captain J J Murphy. From Havana bound for the Delaware breakwater with 10000 bags of sugar the vessel went ashore on Molasses Reef near Key Largo amid high seas and sank, with crew saved by the Olivette crew.
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Tampa
Fla
J. J. Murphy
Havana
Delaware
Key Largo
Key Weat
Olivette
W. J. H. Taylor
Consignee
Important measures passed repeal of war revenue taxes
Washington March 22 Two important measures were passed by the Senate yesterday the bill for the repeal of the war revenue taxes and that for the protection of the president of the United States The revenue bill passed without division after a short speech by Mr Tillman who opposed the tea duty repeal The protection bill faced extended debate with Mr Patterson opposing and Mr Fairbanks supporting it It passed 62 to 15 and is awaiting confirmation in Washington confirmations by the Senate follow listing postmasters and collectors for several states.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Tillman
Patterson
Colorado
Fairbanks
Building Boom in Aiken as Firestone Property Changes Hands
Aiken has substantial construction activity with William Grosvenor of Providence purchasing the Fowler house for 14000 and plans for a 10000 alteration project. Senator elect Craydon of New Jersey bought a Whisky road lot for 20000 to build a mansion costing about 40000. Also reported is a burning ship sighting off Kitty Hawk with a vessel on fire 15 miles southeast of the Oregon Inlet station.
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Aiken
8. C
William Grosvenor
Providence
R. L
Fowler
Craydon
New Jersey
Whisky Road
Golfinks
Washington
Kimball
Kitty Hawk
N. C
Oregon Innet Life Eaving Staton
Dillon Exit Sparks Ongoing British Debate in Dublin Press
London reports on March 22, the Irish Nationalist John Dillon’s Commons exit after calling Chamberlain a damned liar. Irish Nationalist papers back Dillon’s charge, while the Dublin Evening Telegraph notes his warning of forthcoming damnation and predicts it already looms ahead in public discourse.
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England
London
John Dillon
House of Commons
Mr. Chamberlain
Mr. Dillon
Chamberlain
Dublin Evening Telegraph
Dillon
Defendant Retracts Suit Ends in Compromise in Charlotte
In Charlotte on March 22 a $5,000 lawsuit by Police Officer J. S. Yandle against Thomas Griffith an insurance man was compromised. Griffith retracted theft accusations and the suit was dropped. A daughter was born to the House of Dufferin in New York with Flora Davis in Bays London.
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Charlotte
N. C
J. 8
Yandle
Thomas Grifith
MY. Griffith
House of Dufferin
New York
Sumter Sheriff Sale Notices for Americus Ga
Sumter County sheriff sale notice lists land parcels in Americus and nearby areas with deeds to be foreclosed under court order. It specifies property in Land Lot 110 of the 17th district, with multiple tracts described and valued, plus personal property including livestock and equipment, all to be sold at public auction per legal proceedings in Sumter County Georgia.
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Americus Semes
Georgia
Ayasty
Lowing
Wo County
Fanning Thi Panrougl
Aia Rae
Biatelo
Erecation
Tse Stateu
Ane
Davreot Sr
Dean Ghariowe Fone Pals
Ray Carras
Sumter
Irtof Ordan
Sane
Sumnter County
Pete
Ate
Court House
Cus
Vibe Gular
Probate notice of William Shain estate in Georgia
A fragmented probate notice by Dr THOS M ALLEN Ordinary states that all persons related to the day of January are notified of a will of William Shain and appointment of an executor. It mentions a secretary and references a seal and official signature.
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Georgia
Janta
Thos M, Allen
Walier
Settee
Cate
Ainil
M, Allen
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Jefferson Davis
Walledoif Antor
Esplish
William
Africa
Shoree
Foley
Joba
R. Hudson
Allen
Wollford
EB. J. Eldridge
Americus
HOUSE
M. L. King
Alexandria
Dothan
W. W
Boreka Mare
Sumter Sheriff Sales
Wimericus
McGarran Street
H. L. Mize
McGarrab
Pryor & Wilson
Kimball & Ny
W. i. Petal
Ameel
George
Hin Ferth
Leo
Ana Place
Bela
Umter County
Lauren Courry
Olin Johoson
Wiliam
Sime
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