Trade Conditions Brighter Across Markets
The International Mercantile Agency reports improved money conditions and stronger mercantile demand across the United States and Canada. Bank credit loosens in major cities while dry goods and whiskey demand rise. crop marketing delays ease and cotton prospects dim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Mercantile Agency
New York
United States
Canada
Chicago
New Orleans
St. Louis
Texas
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Avanta
Pittsburg
Comptroller of
Five Leaders at Ft Leavenworth Mutiny Found Guilty
Five prison leaders from Ft Leavenworth were found guilty of murder by the U S circuit court for the 1901 uprising. The defendants Gilbert Mullins Turner Barnes Frank Thompson Fred Robinson and Robert Clark face life sentences without capital punishment. Mullins and Robinson were near term, while the others had short terms remaining.
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Ft. Leavenworth
Leavenworth
Kan
Wadrupe
United States Circuit Court
Tfe
Gilbert Mullins
Turner Barnes
Frank Thompson
Fred Robinson
Robert Clark
Mullins
Robinson
Robbers Loot Linn Grove Post Office Safe
Robbers cracked the Linn Grove Iowa post office safe and stole 2500 dollars in cash and stamps. They escaped before authorities arrived.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Linn Grove
Telegraphic Briefities Highlight 1905 Domestic and Global Tensions
Wilmington loses bid for higher freight rates as Inter Ocean Commission withdraws appeal. Dr William J D Gay now a Dowleite. aims to preach to lost souls in hell. U S collector Flanagan warns of torture of negroes in Rusk Texas. threatens appeal to Roosevelt. Russia China tensions feared to ruin U S trade. Roosevelt urged to adopt strong policy. Cleveland urges industrial education to Chicago students. Yellow fever spreads in Laredo Texas, linked to oil shortage for mosquitoes. Alaska boundary tribunal decision favors American case. Franco Italian alliance discussed after Italian royal visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
N. C
Inter- Mate Commerce Commission
North Carolina Federal Court
Willam JD. Gay
Mongomery
Ala
Webster Flanagan
United States Collector of Internal Revenue
Rusk County
Texas
Lanham
Flanagan
Roosevelt
American Assatle Association
Russia
China
Armour Institute
Chicago
Cleveland
Laredo
Tex
London
Italy
Paris
Postmaster Removed After $585 Shortage Found
Raleigh October 16 A Greensboro dispatch says Madison Postmaster Lewis was removed after Inspector Cthermas found a $585 shortage in accounts The shortage was covered by Lewis bondsmen and C B McAnally took over the office Gale alerts Labrador coast gale last week hit St Johns Newfoundland with strong winds and high seas PMID
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Raleigh
N. C
Greensboro
Lewis
Madison
Postoffice
Cthermas
C. B. McAnally
Labrador
St. Johns
N. F
Virginia Lake
Bes
Dr W J Hoyt of Farrell dies aged 75
Dr W J Hoyt died at his Farrell Alabama home yesterday morning at age 75 from 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 in Athens and graduated from the University of Georgia. He attended the centennial commencement there in 1901.
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Farrell
Ala
W. J. Hoyt
Hoyt
W. D. Hoyt
University of Georgia
Nathan Hoyt
Presbyterian Church
Athens
University
As You Like It at the Opera House Delights Audience
Shakespeare comedy presented to a fair crowd with Miss Kennedy as Rosalind praised for grace and ease. The cast and performance drew cheers from a cultured audience including Lucy Cobb Institute students. Advertisements urge Hood's Sarsaparilla and Dr King’s New Life Pills as cures.
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Opera House
Shakespeare
Rosalind
Campas
Lucy Cobb Institute
Miss Kennedy
Reception at the Y M C A for University students
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y M C A hosted a large reception for University students with city attendees. The event was widely enjoyed, noted as one of the most pleasant in the association’s history. A Wake Ark statement praised Electric Bitters for jaundice relief, touting cures and local merchants backing the product at 50 cents.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
First Cost Not the Cheapest
An ad from Wingfield Cash Grocery argues that Clifton flour costs more upfront but yields more bread per sack and uses less lard and other ingredients, making it cheaper overall. It urges readers to buy Olifton for a test and to prove the claim.
Record of Burning Candle Prize Guess
Bontrant Company held a window candle contest with a four foot tall candle. Participants guessed the burn time, ranging from five hours to five hundred hours. The correct time was 126 hours 48 minutes. Miss St. Falklove guessed 125 hours 23 minutes and won the store. Close contenders included W. T. Forbes 131 hours 37 minutes and R. K. Reaves 120 hours.
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Bontrant
Brown elected chairman of Georgia railroad commission
Hon. J. Pope Brown of Hawkinsville was chosen chairman to succeed Hon. Spencer R. Atkinson as term expired yesterday. The commission met after 10 am with Warner Hill present and Judge Atkinson in the room. Brown has served since 1900 and may seek reappointment. Hill becomes the legal member per the law’s three-role requirement. Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved 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 R. Atkinson
Railroad Commission
Warner Hill
Judge Atkinson
Jordan
Brdge
Hill
Brown
N. Trammel
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Athens
Cleansing One's Ways Address at YMCA Meeting
The YMCA chapter hosts a Sunday afternoon talk by Dr I H Hopkins on cleansing one’s ways. Sessions run 4 30 to 6 30 pm and are described as entertaining and helpful for young men. An advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion and stomach ailments.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Dh. I
Hopkins
Association
Trial of Miller and Johns in postoffice bribery conspiracy
The trial in Cincinnati resumes before United States Judge Thompson of V. Miller and J. Johns on charges of conspiring to extort bribes from post office officials. Witnesses describe interactions, letters, and offers of services as prosecutors press for clarity on Johns and Millers roles.
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Cincinnati
Get
DI V. Miller
J. M. Johns
Spdio
Postoffice
United Sites
Thompson
Perel
Pont
Jol
Eb Lee
Earbes
Elise
Reene Ryan
Doles
Juan
Ryan
Ho Ryan
Johns
Aesuin Wis
Joos Lund
Hetley
Astoffies Department
Te Sertary
Luvely Cothians
St Touts
Owe Es Wes
Whelmer
Steil
Albert Adams
Reedville
Ind
John
Jim
Rockville National Bank
New Adjutant General Changes in Georgia Offices
Governor Terrell announced key appointments affecting the Georgia high offices. Judge Sampson Webovis in Coweta circuit is named adjutant general, with General J. W. Robertson set as chief general. Hoy Atkinson will resign as solicitor general with Harris taking commission and resigning immediately. Atkinson will move to Coweta circuit bench the day after his successor takes effect. The governor’s selections surprised many at the capitol and Harris’s home.
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Georgia
Arartatt
Sampson Webovis
Coweta
J. W. Robertson
Cjeapr Ceneral
AU Atkinson
Meitores
Hom Hewlett A. Hall
Neowin
Wil
Mr. Atkinson
Harris
Ter.ris
Atkinson
Jike Harris
Ak Vein
Petition Seeks Creation of Hamptons County in South Carolina
A leaked late 19th century notice reports a petition to form a new county in the Carolina region. It outlines the proposed area touching Aiken and Barnwell counties, with totals cited for land area and assessed property values. Governor Heyward considers an election order once reports are finalized.
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Peth
Omew
Ham
Carolina
Tvon Aiken
Heyward
Barnwell
Boy Hurt by Kick From Runaway Horse in Madison County
Harmony Grove Ga Oct 16 The young son of J T Nelms of Fort Lanar Madison county was kicked in the chin by a fleeing horse while tending to it. The injury fractured both jaw bones and he has not eaten for days though dressed and bones set. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised as the purest remedy and sold by druggists.
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Harmony Grove
J. T. Nelms
Fort Lanar
Madison County
Counterfeit Credentials and Miscellaneous Notices
Counterfeit credentials alleged sold to Italians in New York and Naples dock scene described with police involvement. Separate items report a man confessing to murders on a Black Foot reservation, a boxing bout ending in a draw in Vancouver, and a Philippine exhibit shipment to the world fair. Also notes on Chamberlain's tablets and local business liquidations and dentist death.
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St. Louis
Philippines
Seattle
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DR. Hoyt
Alabama
Elizabeth Kennedy
Hood
S. LeQuinn
Cavendish
Dr. King
W.J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Son
Y. MG. A
Jnc
Cox
Wake, Ark
W. J. Smith & Bro
Miss F. Fullilove
MA. Brown
THE
Will
Miller
South Carolina County
DeWitt
E.O. DeWitt
T. W. Powell
Barber ST
Athens, Geogia
L.inigrenta
Broughton Krautenburg
Perevnal
Naple
Naples
Erie
Ellis Island
St. Leger
Seala
Chamberlain
Holly Bros., Merchants
Long Branch
H. R. Palmer & Son
Mont
James Littleplume
Black Foot Indian Reservation
A. R. Naux
Littleplume
Hill 14
Vancouver
B.C
Long Herrera
Herrera
Long
Ann Arbor
Mich
Jonathan Taft
Dental
University of Michigan
J. O. Mount
Three Mile Bay
N. Y
P. Morton
J. M. McCurpy, Ag’t
Pitt
Broad Street
Pulaski Street
Clayton Street
Broad
Evie Jackson
Tam Soins
Anderson
Atlanta College of Pharmacy
Adress Gee PF. Payne
North Ave
John T. Halls
Herman Parlet
Reuben
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