Alexander S Clay Georgia senator rises in state politics
The piece profiles Alexander S Clay a Georgia senator and former Cobb county legislator who advanced from farmer to lawyer and held key posts including state house speaker and state senate president. It notes his youth, eloquence on finance, Marietta residence, and expected role in debates. A separate anecdote about a vigilant clerk and a Heart Failure protest follows with a Detroit News quotation. Epizootic disease hits Burlington horses, causing concern.
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Mahan’s Retirement and Pettus Senate Bid
Alfred T. Mahan, now retired from the United States Navy, plans to devote himself to literary work while retaining the commodore’s title pay. He rose to captain in 1885 after a long sea career and later led the Naval War College at Newport. General Edward Winston Pettus seeks to succeed Senator Pugh of Alabama, a veteran lawyer and former state political leader who has served as judge and Senate president.
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The Telephone Ear Observation in Berlin Inhabitants
A German report claims about 30 000 Berlin residents hear better with the left ear. The link to telephone use is noted as the instrument is held to the left ear, while the right hand handles writing and taking notes. The study suggests alternating ears to avoid overstimulation.
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Berlin
Quotes on investment schemes and early printing trade
The Pittsburg Chronicle recalls a notorious money scheme with lines about rare investments and being done for, then notes a claim that the first American book from stereotype plates was Watts catechism printed in New York in 1818 for church children. Also cites varying potato weights by state.
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Opening For American Wheat to Greece Reported
United States Consul Horton at Athens reports Russia’s bad wheat harvest pushes prices higher in Greece, which imports two thirds of its wheat. He sees a strong opening for American hard wheat and offers to help exporters.
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Russia
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Archbishop Martinelli in New York Celebrates Mass
Archbishop Martinelli celebrated pontifical high mass at St Augustine church in New York marking the first public appearance in the country of Mgr Satelli's successor outside Washington.
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Captain Templeton Missing After Brunswick to Savannah Trip
Captain Templeton of the bark Janet Ferguson vanished after leaving Brunswick for Savannah by rail on November 22. He has not been heard from since, and foul play is suspected.
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Savannah
Janet Ferguson
Brunswick
Dock Strike Continues After Nov Report
The strike of dock laborers and shipping trade workers persists as both masters and men express confidence in victory. The report from Hamsura dated November 30 notes ongoing industrial action with factions predicting a favorable outcome for their side.
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Hamsura
Will Ignore the Trust
CreparR Rapids notes that a straw board trust raised straw board filler prices a year ago prompting egg packers to form an independent paper mill plan. The old contract was renewed for another year but dealers complain of high straw board costs, renewing the push to build a mill expected to operate before the current contract ends.
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