Trade conditions brighter across US and Canada
Report from the International Mercantile Agency notes improved money flow and stronger demand for corn and wheat from the Midwest to the South. Bank lending rises in Boston Philadelphia Chicago and Pittsburgh while pig iron output tightens and whiskey demand remains robust in Cincinnati and St Louis.
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International Mercantile Agency
New York
United States
Canada
Chicago
New Orleana
St. Louis
Texas
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Wall Street
Clicinunatl
Baltimore
New Orleans
Atlanta
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Five Leaders of Ft. Leavenworth Mutiny Sentenced to Life
Five leaders of the Ft Leavenworth prison mutiny were found guilty of murder by a U S circuit court jury in Leavenworth Kansas and sentenced to life in prison. The defendants are Gilbert Mullins Turner Barnes Frank Thompson Fred Robinson and Robert Clark all described as desperate men. Mullins and Robinson were near completing their terms at the time of the outbreak while the others were serving short terms.
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Ft. Leavenworth
Leavenworth
Kan
Wedrape
United States Circuit Court
Gilbert Mullins
Turner Barnes
Frank Thompson
Fred Robinson
Robert Clark
Mullins
Robinson
Robbers Loot Linn Grove Post Office Safe
Robbers cracked the Linn Grove post office safe in Iowa stealing $2,500 in cash and stamps. They escaped before officers arrived, according to Sioux City reports dated October 16.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Linn Grove
Telegraphic Brevities Roundup of 1904 News
Wilmington loses freight rate appeal as federal court decision stands. Dr William D D Gay a former Montgomery Alabama Baptist minister now Dowhette says he aims to preach to lost souls in hell. US revenue chief Webster Flanagan warns negroes are being tortured in Texas unless Governor Lanham acts he will appeal to Roosevelt. American Astat ie association member claims Ruselas China policy harms US trade. Former President Cleveland urges industrial education to Chicago students. Yellow fever spreads in Texas and lack of oil hinders mosquito control. Alaska Boundary tribunal ruling cited by Morning Advertiser as conceding US case. Italian king and queen receive cordial Paris welcome fueling talks of Franco Italian alliance. Raleigh reports Madison postmaster Lewis removed over 585 shortage. bonds cover loss and C B McAnally takes over. Labrador coast hit by a severe gale last week affecting ships and passengers.
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Wilmington
N. C
Internate Commerce Commission
North Carolina
Roosevelt
American Astatie Association
Rusela
China
Roosevelts
Armour Institute
Chicago
Cleveland
Lare Go
Tex
London
Alaska Boundary Tribunal
Italy
Paria
Dr Hoyt Dies in Farrell Alabama
Dr W I Hoyt died at his home in Farrell Alabama yesterday morning in his 75th year. Cause of death was blood poisoning. He leaves a widow and three children including Prof W D Hoyt of the University of Georgia. He was son of Dr Nathan Hoyt longtime pastor of the Presbyterian church. He grew up in Athens and graduated from the University of Georgia and attended the centennial commencement in 1901.
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Farrell
Ala
Hoyt
W. D. Hoyt
University of Georgia
Nathan Hoyt
Presbyterian Church
Athens
University
Shakespearean Comedy At Opera House Delights Local Audience
Miss Kennedy shines as Rosalind in As You Like It at the Opera House, praised for graceful delivery and strong supporting cast. Audience includes Shakespeare club members from Lacy Cobb Institute. Also notes Hood's Sarsaparilla and Dr King’s New Life Pills as advertised cures.
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Shakespeare
Rosalind
Shakespeare Claes
Lacy Cobb Institute
Reception at the YMGA Hosts University Students
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the YMCA held its annual reception for University of Oklahoma students. City ladies and gentlemen attended, and the event was described as one of the most pleasant in the Association's history. Also includes an anecdote from Rev. Jno S Cox of Wake Ark praising Electric Bitters for yellow jaundice.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Jno. S. Cox
Wake, Ark
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Son
First Cost Not the Cheapest
A short ad claims that Clifton flour costs a bit more per sack but yields more bread and uses less lard and soda, making it cheaper overall. It urges readers to test with a sack of Ohio tea and compare results, from Wingfield Cash Grocery.
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Clifton
Wingfield Cash Grocery
Record of a Long Burning Candle Prize
Bonmrant Company offered a prize for guessing the burn time of a four foot high candle. Many guessed, from five hours to two hundred hours. The correct time was 126 hours and 48 minutes. Miss F. Falllove won the stove for her near guess of 126 hours and 23 minutes. Other close guesses included W. T. Forbes 131 hours 27 minutes and R. K. Reaves 120 hours.
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Bonmrant
F. Falllove
W. T. Forbes
R. K. Reaves
W. E. Smith
Smith
Alfie David
Brown Chosen Chairman of Georgia Railroad Commission
Hon J Pope Brown of Hawkinsville elected chairman to succeed Spencer Atkinson whose term expired yesterday The meeting followed by votes with Warner Hill as new commissioner Brown previously served since 1900 and may seek reappointment Hill becomes the legal member of the board Judge Atkinson remains present The commission must include a railroad man a business man and a lawyer Distressing kidney and bladder disease relief claimed in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure Sold by H R Palmer Sons Athens Ga
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Atlanta
J. Pope Brown
Hawkinsville
Gorgia Railroad Commission
Spencer Kk. Atkinson
Railroad Commission
Warner Hill
Judge Atkinson
Jordan
Brown
L. N. Trammel
Hill
Atkinson
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Draggiste
Athens
Cleansing One's Ways sermon at Y M C A by Dr Hopkins
The Sunday Young Men's Christian Association meeting features Dr I S Hopkins addressing the topic Cleansing One's Ways to inspire and entertain the young men from 4 30 to 5 30 pm The notice also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Care as a remedy for indigestion sold by all druggists.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Dr. I. S. Hopkins
Trial of Miller and Johns in Cincinnati Alleged Bribe Conspiracy
The trial of D. V. Miller and J. M. Johns for conspiring to extort bribes from post office officials resumed before Judge Thompson. Witnesses described contacts with Ryan and provided details on the alleged scheme and Johns’s bank records. Additional testimony covered Johns and Miller’s connections to post office corruption and related individuals. In other Georgia news, new adjutant general appointments and solicitor general changes were announced by Governor Terrell with several shifts effective soon.
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Cincinnati
Get
D. V. Miller
J. M. Johns
Post Office
Thomp Bontals
Tiley
Sheman
Ryan
Cincinnath
Johns
Post Office Department
St Louis
Tilo Whs
Albert Adams
Rockville
Ind
Georgia
Sampson W. Koris
Coweta
D. W. Robertson
Juan General
A. Atkinson
Teres von
Hewlett A. Hall
Atkinson
Tereptance
Tod
Athi
Lechey
Cowith
Toy
En Jn Ie Harris
New Ham South Carolina County Petition Details
Oct 16 the petition for a new county of Ham in Carolina with North Anta as a site states the area is 145 square miles and the assessed value of property is 2 500 000. Aiken county’s auditor estimates title property value at 2 091 385. Governor Heyward considers the petition and will act upon it once he reviews Eyefield and Barnwell prospects.
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Petb Srrie
Ham
Carolina
North Ant
Ota
Aiken
Heyward
Tyin
Barnwell
Boy Fractures Jaw After Runaway Horse Incident
In Alarmers Grove Georgia on October 16 a Fort Lamar boy, son of J T Nelms of Madison County, was kicked in the chin as a horse bolted, breaking both jaw bones. He was treated, with nourishment lacking for days. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve ad follows.
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Alarmers Grove
J. T. Nelms
Fort Lamar
Madison Eounty
Counterfeit credentials and visa scheme at Naples docks
A report details alleged counterfeit credential operations near Naples used to ease entry to the United States. An Italian intermediary offered to disguise baggage for a fee, leading to arrests near Ellis Island.
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Broughton
Brandenburg
Naple
Naples
Igne
Ellis Island
United States
St. Leger
Seala
Taga
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Dr. King
W.J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Son
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Holly Bros., Merchants
Long Branch
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Black Foot Indian Reservation
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University of Michigan
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Three Mile Bay
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