Woman Stops Prize Fight in Spartanburg Crowd Turmoil
In Spartanburg South Carolina March 9 Will Milan and James Hoy were set to box for a $500 purse at Glendale Park. Milan's mother produced warrants against the crowd prompting Sheriff White to intervene preventing the match. The gathered crowd dispersed as Milan was taken home, leaving fans disappointed. Both fighters, ex sailor Milan and noted fistle artist Hoy, had trained for the bout.
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Spartanture
S.C
Will Milan
James Hoy
Glendale Park
Anl
Milan
Sheriff White
Hoy
Seventh Day of Smoot Trial Revolves Around Smith Testimony
President Joseph Smith is recalled to testify before the senate privileges and elections committee in the Smoot case seventh day of hearings. He discusses a 1902 Associated Press interview on Utah polygamists and his stance on Reed Smoot’s senate candidacy. He confirms familiarity with Brigham Young academy president Benjamin Clough Jr and addresses a polygamy rumor about Abraham Cannon.
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Joseph Smith
Washington
Senator Smoot
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Attorney Taylor
President Smith
Smith
Associated Preas
Utah
Reed Smoot
United States Senate
Smoot
Benjamin Clough, Jr
Brigham Young Academy
Abraham Cannon
Lillian Hamlin
Mr. Smith
Augusta City Council Backs Repeal of Street Tax
The Augusta Georgia city council passed a resolution urging Richmond county legislators to repeal the $1 per capita street tax on voters. Introduced by W. M Dunbar, the measure won ten votes to four and signals a major issue for an impending anti Eve legislative campaign led by Judge Eve.
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Augusta
Richmond County
W. M Dunbar
Eve
Next to His Bible a Son Seeks Cheney’s Expectorant
A Frankfort Kentucky man recalls sending his son to boarding school with Cheney’s Expectorant in his trunk and a note urging its use for colds. The boy now asks for more medicine stating he and his roommate cannot get along without it.
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Cheney
J. E. Rich
Frankfort
Carnegie advises how to dispose surplus wealth for the common good
Andrew Carnegie speaks at a Peter Cooper memorial gathering in New York urging that wealth should fund humanity’s progress. He insists the greatest advances come from individuals acting for others, not hoarding riches, and that the surplus should be used to better society.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Peter Cooper
Cooper Union
Kansas Republicans Meet Nomination Likely for Hoch
The Kansas Republican state convention in Wichita began with three contests visible and indicated Editor W. E. Hoch of Marion would be nominated for governor by acclimation. The rest of the state officers, barring possible Treasurer Kelley, were expected to be renominated. W. R. Stubbs of Lawrence led the anti machine movement that propelled Hoch’s candidacy. Governor Bailey did not attend the gathering.
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Hoch
Marion
Wichita
Kans
Supreme Court
Janey
Water E. Hoch
The
Herald
Ot Marion
Kelley
W. R. Stubbs
Lawrence
Kansas
Bailey
Voting machine goes wrong prompts new election
In Washington New Jersey a faulty voting machine forced a second election after ballot mix ups. Independent slate candidates led by 370 and 349 votes lost narrowly to opponents at 370 and 369 in a surprising tally.
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New York
Washington, N. J
Independent Party
Merchants oppose Griggs plan for new Georgia district
Macon chamber of commerce and the city aldermen oppose the Griggs bill to create a southwestern division of the northern district of Georgia. They warn it would remove counties from their current district, harm Macon businesses, raise costs for litigation, and urge Georgia senators and the local representative to oppose the measure vigorously.
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Federal Court. of
Georgia
Macon
Htigan
Griggs
LAWYER LASHES JUDGE SWAYNE
The House Judiciary Committee heard Judge Charles Swayne of Florida defend himself against impeachment charges. Prosecutor B S Liddon argued the judge acted with personal animus and found him bully, noting he only acquired a Florida residence after charges emerged. The committee planned further argument next Tuesday.
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Washington
Florida
Sut
House Committee On Judiciary
Chas. Swayne
Swayne
B.S. Liddon
Judge Swayne
No Banquet For Negroes In Savannah Scheduled Banquet Called Off
White Grand Army of the Republic members in Georgia refuse to dine with black members at the DeSoto Hotel in Savannah. The department encampment proceeds with about 100 delegates. A Roosevelt critique resolution on George B. McClellan is expected to pass. Also reported is the death of 13 year old Mary Shields by accidental burns at Hoke's Bluff Alabama.
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Savannah
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Georgia
South Carolina
Hotel DeSoto
M. C. Wilcox
The
Protectionist
Mount Airy
Department
Roosevelt
George B. McCledlan
Antietam
Hoke
Telegraphic Brevities Snapshot of Political and World Events
Savannah business leader H H Hull dies. Edward Sanford enters Tennessee governor race as Republican. Berlin bank looter’s suicide. Lt. Gignilleat resigns Georgia troops post. Carmack opposes military government trend. White men beat an old negro near Statesville. U S manufacturers meet in Pittsburgh to visit Atlanta. Alabama Dems amend to list Hobson in sixth district. Santo Domingo ships bombarded. heavy losses. Georgia Democratic chairmen to receive circulars and primary ticket rules.
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H. H. Hull
Savannah
Edward T. Sanford
Tennessee
Berlin
Hugh Brendel
T. H. Gignilleat
Niver
Georgia State
Carmack
Will Clark
West Peple
Statesville
N. C
Association of Manufacturers of the United States
Pittsburg
Atlanta
Alabama State Democratic Executive Committee
R. P. Hobson
Congress
San Pedro de Maceo
Santo Domingo
Presidente
Estrella
Goldsm
Georgia
The Daily News About Cotton
The March 9, 1904 issue discusses cotton market conditions, prices, and shipments with focus on local trading and photographic reports from the market floor. It highlights price ranges, notable buyers, and regional shipping patterns affecting merchants and planters.
Lodge Directory Listings for Fraternal Orders in Athens
A crowd of lodge notices lists meetings for Knights of Pythias Knights of Pythisa St Elmo Lodge No 40 Mac Joseph building Clayton street Max Joseph building Odd Fellows I O O F Williams Lodge No 15 Oliver Encampment No 14 I O O F Athens Council No 21 R S M and I O R M branches with meeting nights from Monday to Friday at various lodge halls on Clayton and Jackson streets.
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P. St. Elmo Lodge
Knights of Pythisa
Castle Hall
Max Joseph
Clinton and
Wall Streets
Herschel
Canitarn
D. C
KeyeTons
B. A. M. Keystone
Royal Arch
Masa
HH. Liston
James Bartow
Mr. Vernon Love
F. Ann
Mount Vernon Lodge
Masonic Hall
Clayton Street
W. F. Donssy
W. M. Gro
T. Murrell
Sec'y
AtHuNs Lopez
Lodge
Moss Building
Clayton St
M. G. Michael
Gero. H. Palmer
Guenn Lopas
O. F
Carlton Building
Jackson Street
J. KE. Hempakey
Noble Grand
G. E. Stone
Athens Council
Masonic
Ax Joseph
Ali Harr
Oconer Triss
Uecones Tribe
Mostes
Red M
Carlton
Atten W. T. Dean
Sadio
Lambert Cater
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M. Stern
J. A. Hunnicutt
L. F. Edwards
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Southern Electric Supply
J. R. Grane & CO
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AS Investment
Brooks & Dozier
Jelizso
Carnegie
Portland
Ore
Oza Brown
Willamette River
Sumner Smith
W. J. Smith
Louisville
W. H. Latz
Hustonville
William Huston
Ansel Wilson
Magon
Timaa
the Daily News
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