Insurgents Torch Villages as Balkans Tensions Rise
August 71 report from Constantinople says insurrection in the Adrianople vilayet spreads east with several villages burned near Tatedi. Russian squadron anchored nearby asks for reinforcements while British and French warships stand ready to move to Salonica if needed. A Krupp gun deal worth 700000 Turkish pounds is not linked to current Macedonia troubles.
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Constantinople
Balonica
Krupp Company
Macedonia
AB la
Moussa Hey
Medina
Arabia
Bitlis
Astat
Turkey
Special Week End Excursions From Southern Railway
The Southern Railway offers special weekend tickets on Saturdays through September 12, with one fare round trips to Atlanta Talsh Falls and on all trains to Asheville Hot Springs Arden Fletcher Henderson ville Flat Rock Saluda Tryon N G. Tickets good returning until the date following the mle. Full details and rates from R W Sizer Athens Ga S H Hardwick Washington DC W H Taylor Atlanta Ga.
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The
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Tal- Talsh Falls
Asheville
Hot Springs
Arden
Fletchers
Hendersonville
Fiat Hook
Saluda
Tryon
N. G
R. W. Sizer
G. A
Athens
H. Hardwick
Washington, D.C
W. H. Taylor
A. Pla
Adlants
Mighty Armored Cruiser Pennsylvania Launched at Cramp Yard
At the William Cramp yard in Philadelphia on August 23 the giant armored cruiser Pennsylvania slipped its ways. A crowd of about 2,000 guests witnessed the launch as Miss Coral Quay christened the ship and senior officials from Washington and Pennsylvania attended a luncheon after the ceremony. The vessel features twin-screw vertical triple expansion engines and Niclaus boilers, aiming for 22 knots for four hours, with an estimated 23,000 indicated horsepower. Contract price for hull and machinery listed at 8,760,000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Misa Coral Quay
United States
Quay
Sen @tora Quay
Emrose
Poneypacker
Weaver
Sigshee
United States Navy
Melville
Charles H. Cramp
Déwin
Cramp
le Files
Washington
Pennsylvania
Navy Department
Pennsylvania 9
Rail rate to White Sulphur Springs Fair Weekend Tickets
Southern Railway offers 185 round trip weekend tickets from Athens to White Sulphur Springs Ga from July 25 to Sept 19 with sale after noon and evening trains on Saturdays and return by the Tuesday after sale. For details contact R W Sizer GA 16 Clayton St. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure advertised for indigestion relief.
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Southern Railway
Athens
White Sulphur Springs
R. W. Sizer
G. A
Clayton Street
Intense Interest in Nebraska Politics Ahead of Fusion Debate
At Columbus and Grant Island Nebraska intense interest marks the upcoming state political convention. Delegates and leaders arrive as fusion opposition forms. Ex Senator Allen criticizes Bryan while Populists focus on nominating Judge Bullivan. Separate Alabama incident reports a fatal shooting linked to discharged workers. Local notices announce piano lessons and social visits.
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Columbus
Neb
Sullivar
Supreme Bench
Bryan
Grant Island
Maelf
William V. Allen
Allen
Madison
Dowapaper
John J. Bullivan
Bullivan
Advice by a Negro Woman in Athens on Vagrancy Law
In Athens a Black woman supports enforcing the vagrancy law, arguing it would force lazy men to work and relieve wives who toil to support them. She stands with the wife of a recent convict, crying and insisting the law would benefit colored women.
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Athens
Heat Wave Breaks Records in Chicago With Fatalities
Chicago August 25 Yesterday's heat reached 92 degrees at the weather bureau and higher on streets. Six people died during the day and the heat persisted overnight. In crowded West Side tenements residents suffered as the city held little air movement.
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Chicago
Cchicagan
Weather Bureau
West Side
Eldowalks
Bulgarian Villages Near Adrianople Attacked
Report from Constantinople dated August 25 states Circassians attacked Bulgarian villages near Tschorkoskel in the vilayet of Adrianople, massacring many inhabitants. The sultan sent food and cigarettes to the Russian squadron anchored off Inlada but Admiral Kruger refused to receive them aboard. Mrs J H Measor Misses Raby and Goldie Mealor and Master John Mealor are visiting at Harmony Grove with Mr W B Mealor and Mrs J W Black.
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Constantinople
Tschorkoskel
Vilayet
Adrianople
Inlada
Turkey
Kruger
J. H. Measor
Raby
Goldie Mealor
John Mealor
W. B. Mealor
J. W. Black
Harmony Grove
Third Race for the America's Gap Ends in Reliance Victory
In windy Sandy Hook conditions the yacht Reliance led Shamrock III across the outer mark and finished about a mile ahead within the time limit. Report notes variable seas, light morning wind, and diminishing breeze as the contest proceeded with officials announcing starting times and unofficial splits.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Ignalied
Jiby
Forestay Sells
Reliance
Reliances
Pigtol Discharge Causes Sensation on Clayton Street
A pistol misfire on Clayton street near Turner Hodgson's store drew a crowd as Henry Harris of Oconee county dropped the weapon while stepping onto a curb. The pistol discharged into the street but caused no injuries. No one was harmed and the danger passed.
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Clayton Street
Turner & Hodgson's
Henry Harris
Oconee County
Purchase Volcano for Sulphur Mining Proposed at Popocatepetl
City of Mexico reports New York capitalists plan to buy the Popocatepetl volcano for sulphur mining. A $50,000 gold deposit is required before February 20 to General Sanchez Ochoa, the owner, with 250,000 shares in the company. A mountain railway for tourists and sulphur transport, plus a summit hotel at 18,000 feet, is planned. Water rights are being acquired at Ixtochuatl for power. Grain Option Market Described by New Orleans Board of Trade Delegates.
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City of
Mexico
New York
General Sanchez Ochoa
Ixtochuatl
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Chicago
Georgia Prison labor hire bids for five year convicts
Under acts approved December 21 18% and August 17 1481 the Prison mansion of Georgia invites bids for labor of all male felony convicts five years from April 1 1904. Excludes boys under fifteen and certain vulnerable groups. terms include state control, contractor transport maintenance and bond, bids due October 15 with minimum $175 per capita per year, written bids to Commission office Atlanta. Bids may cover multiple convicts and counties. Commission may accept or reject any bid.
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Masion
Georgia
Tve
Lems
Spon Wuc Commission
Acta
Informatom
Mmission
Atlanta
B. Turnei
J Goodlob Yancey
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