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Athens
Carrier Bay
Russia Plans One Million Dollar Navy Expansion
Russia announces a one million dollar naval build up seen as a possible prelude to pressuring Japan or signaling strength. Critics question the value, suggesting funds could better serve defensive measures for the czar and royal court.
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Russia
Japan
Georgia Comptroller to Accept Railroad Returns Without Increases
The railroads of Georgia will welcome the comptroller general's statement that he will accept their returns for last year again this year with no advances except for new property or clear reasons for increases. The move is expected to ease tensions from recent adverse railroad legislation.
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Comptroller General of
Georgia
Missionaries and Loot in China Relics Sale Scandal
The piece critiques Western missionary expansion while condemning the Boxer loot of Chinese palaces. It notes relics looted during the siege are now advertised for sale in New York, bought by the American minister’s wife, sparking humiliation and calls for moral restraint.
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China
Long Nazarene
New York
Washington Herald
Far East
Tedas
Birthday tribute to Thomas Wallace Russell of Ireland
The missive honors Thomas Wallace Russell born February 25 1841 in Cupar Fife Scotland. He settled in Ireland at eighteen and became a leading temperance reformer, MP for South Tyrone, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Local Government Board. He opposed Home Rule and helped drive the Lands Acts of 1896.
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Thomas Wallace Russell
Themis Walhice Russell
Sir Horace
Ireland
Cupar
Fife
Scothand
Rotunda
Dirbha
Hembher
South Tyrone
Lord Salisbury
Local Government Board
House of Commons
Russell
Sie Plankett
DeWitts Carbonized Witch Haze Salve Sold by Drugstores
DeWitt's Carbonized Witch Haze Salve is advertised as particularly effective for piles and is carried by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Prohibition Foes Target Locker Clubs in Georgia
State affairs note reports a push by prohibitionists to wage a fierce war on locker clubs in Georgia. Savannah News adds that the Montana Populist convention last Saturday had only two delegates who were enthusiastic yet did not nominate a presidential candidate.
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Valdosta
Georgia
Savannah News
Montana
Tom Watson Challenge Spurs Hoke Smith Senate Bid
Watson's push against Hoke Smith in the senatorial race appears to drive Smith to continue as governor. The exchange signals ongoing political maneuvering and reaffirms Smith's commitment to his gubernatorial duties amid the contest.
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Valdosta
Tom Watson
Hoke
Smith
Political currents and figures shaping party lines this fall
Georgia voters weigh potential candidates and delegates as national politics unfold. The Columbus Ledger notes Joe Brown’s information influence attracts Georgia interest while Governor Johnson of Minnesota garners praise from Democrats. Prohibition leaders warn against Roosevelt who may veto anti liquor measures, and Seaborn Wright’s senatorship remarks rise to tension. News mentions Brinson railway expansion toward Sylvania and Plagler railroad’s Florida coast impact.
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Columbus
Johnson
Minnesota
Delaware
Clarke County party names speaker candidate
Hon John N Holder of Jackson county will be a candidate for speaker of the house. No one would fill the speaker's place better. The Greensboro Herald Journal notes the Clarke County Courier was a warm proposition, and its office caught fire Saturday during publication.
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Clarkesville
Greensboro
Herald-Journal
Clarke County
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Cure
An old newspaper ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a definitive treatment for catarrh with internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any cured case, urges readers to request testimonials, and promotes accompanying Hall's family pills for constipation.
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Hall
Sead
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
This May Interest You Kidney Cure Advertisement
An advertisement touts Fo ley's Kidney Cure claiming to stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medicine, urging readers to try it this May.
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Ley
Pro and Amateur Boxing Talk and Baseball News
Sports notes cover Tom Longboat as a pro, upcoming hearings on anti-race bills, fights for Johnny Murphy and Cyclone Thompson, European racing for Reiff, Taral and Lyne, and McKeesport joining the O and P League. Baseball chatter includes Addie Joss, Ivy Te, Hoot McKenzie, Larry Doyle, and league moves. Also, plans for a July 4 carnival in Fairbanks with a $5010 purse and Jim O Rourke’s 36th season ahead.
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Tommy Ryan
Kalamazoo
Mich
Johnny Murphy
Thompson
San Francisco
Johnny Reiff
Fred Taral
Lucien Lyne
Europe
McKeesport
William Clymer
Columbus
Beatrice Reilly
Hudson
Bill
Wilkes-Barre
Dd. M. Shively
Kansas City
Westerm Association
Oklahoms
Arkansas
Kansas League
Addie Joss
Cleveland
Cobb
Sam Crawford
Detriot
Addie
Carr
Indianapolis
Ivy Te
Beaumont
Texas
Tevis
Griffith
New York
McKenzie
Atlanta
Larry’ Doyle
New York Giants
Larry
Giants
Hugh McBreen
Boston Americans
Atlantic Association
Robert Quinn
Ohio
Als
North
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
Special announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults and offered for sale by all druggists.
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Foley
An Anomaly Quip On Marriage From Yonkers Statesman
A witty Yonkers Statesman line notes that marriage unites two people yet quarrels require two. The remark contrasts the idea of being one with the reality of two parties in conflict. This brief quotation highlights light social humor about married life.
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Egbert
Yonkers Statesman
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