Strike paralyzes Southern Railway telegraphers action
Reports from Atlanta Louisville Charlotte Augusta and other cities describe a general telegraphers strike on the Southern Railway ordered by President W W Powell of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. The walkout, tied to grievances claimed by the workers, disrupted traffic on about 6000 miles of line with varying conditions across divisions and regions.
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Powell
Southern Railway
Tts
Telegraph Department
Southern
Atlanta
Southern Railway Company
W. W. Powell
Kimball
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Augusta
Hunt
Scott's Emulsion Advertises Child Health
Old children appear older than their years with thin faces and sober manners. Scott's Emulsion promises to fill hollow places, increase weight, and restore healthy color to cheeks. Benefits continue after use. Get Scott's for 1.00 at all druggists. Scott and Bowne, chemists, New York.
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Scott’s
Scott & Bowne
Postal Telegraph extension near Madison reaches city
Workmen near Milledge avenue and Jumpkin street finish the Madison athens line and plan to connect with Moss warehouse on Clayton street for Postal Telegraph service by May 1. Also notes cholera morbus and diarrhoea risks in summer, praises Pain Killer by Perry Davis, announces James W. Watson for justice of the peace, and advertises One Minute Cough Care and a home morphine cure offer.
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Postal Telegraph Company
Madison
Athens
City
Milledge Avenue
Jumpkin Street
Postal Company
Moss Warehouse
Clayton Street
Perry Davis
Madison Candidates Enter Legislative Field
Two prominent Madison county men J Y Williams and L N Carrington join Gordon in a hot senate race. A note on local issues recalls a failing dog ordinance and calls for immediate enforcement to protect public safety and schoolchildren.
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Legislat ‘Ture
Madison County
Messrs
J. Y. Williams
L. N. Carrington
Messrs. Williams
Carrington
Gordon
Lampkin Declares Candidacy Splits Prohibition Leaders
Lampkin says he was put forward by prohibitionists and will run for the legislature. Opponents and other leaders deny endorsement, predicting another candidate will emerge. He seeks straight prohibition first, local option next, and foresees a peaceful campaign with voters deciding the outcome.
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Cobb Lampkin
Prohibitioniste
Prohibition Movement
Jampkins
Lampkin
Normal School
State University
Unscrupulous Patent Medicine Ads in Allen’s Foot-Ease Memo
A scrambled OCR page fragment lists various medical claims and products including Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as an excitent remedy for stomach trouble, DeWitt’s Witch Hazel, and The One Day Cold Cure. It mentions J. B. Carson, Prothonotary, Washington, Pa., Palmer & Sons, and K. P. Boonville Ind., with ad-like snippets about cures and health benefits.
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J. B. Carson
Washington
Palmer & Sons
FourStory Pitt Building Collapse Kills 25 in Pittsburgh
A four story brick building housing Armstrong McKelvey & Co. collapsed without warning on Wood Street at Third Avenue in Pittsburgh. About twenty five people feared buried, with several bodies recovered and rescue under way as firemen and police worked through the debris.
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Pittaburg
Wood Street
Third Avenue
Armstrong, McKelvey & Co
Partaing
Eugene Bernhardt
Officers face court ruling over jail release case
Judge Russell issues rule against County Commissioner Hodgson and Sheriff Wier for releasing two Negro women from jail on a peace warrant near Athens. The men acted after Hodgson learned the case was settled. The two prisoners were released, prompting the court to decide if duty was neglected.
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Russell
Joseph M. Hodgson
Joha’ W. Wier
Callas
Athens
Hodgson
Wier
Frost Threat Looms Over Local Fruit Crop
Anxiety rose among growers as a harsh cold snap moved in with a forecast frost. The night air dipped to 42 degrees, and a brisk breeze challenged hopes that frost would miss the area. Farmers brace for possible damage to ripe fruit under deteriorating conditions.
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Jack Frost
Battles Near Elandslaagte and Wepener Reported Indecisive
London reports from April 12 note ongoing attention at Elandslaagte and Wepener with indecisive actions. Boer accounts claim light British losses after an April 10 bombardment at Elandslaagte, while British losses are said to be heavy. No confirmation on Baden-Powell's fate or delay of Pretoria pursuit. Public interest shifts to new commanders and potential generals to be sent home. Powerful sailors receive enthusiastic welcomes in Portsmouth as women greet them ashore.
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London
Elandslaagte
Wepener
Baden-Powell
Pretoria
Portsmouth
Boers Split Over Command as War Pressures Grow
From Bloemfontein reports dated Wednesday April 11, officials say Boer forces east of the railroad and near the border show activity. President Kroger and Steyn are cited as unable to keep their commands united, and the Burghers declare they will not stay in inactivity.
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Bloemfontein
Presidenta Kroger
Steyn
Barghers
Anlew Sotivilly
Boers Misjudge Roberts Forces In Campaign Claims
The text argues Boer belief that British play is delaying tactics is wrong. It asserts Lord Roberts holds large forces and that Boers intended to force a retreat from Bloemfontein to safeguard the capital line. The fragment reflects wartime strategic debate about movement and objective.
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Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Good Friday Services At Em manuel Chapel Observed
Good Friday observances are noted with three Em manual chapel services for Mona copalians and Roman Catholicas. Holy Communion at 7 a m sermon at 11 a m and evening prayer with meditation at 6 p m. A testimonial endorses DeWitt's Little Early Risers for liver and bowel relief without griping.
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Roman Catholica
Emmanuel Chapel
DeWitt
W. E. Lake
Happy Creek
Palmer & Sons
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