Land investment in Georgia plantation bought near Omaha
Col W L Tillman and E W McLendon acquire the Mack McLendon plantation on the Chattahoochee near Omaha Ga about 40 miles south of Columbus. Tillman notes southern lands and cotton futures look profitable, predicting steady returns from farming and asserting land cannot be stolen.
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Columbus
W. L. Tillman
E. W. McLendon
Mack McLendon
Chattahoochee River
Omaha
Tillman
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Colonel Tillman
Georgia Should Be Represented at St Louis Exposition
John M Egan former Central railroad president spoke at Savannah urging Georgia counties to send delegates to the St Louis exposition He praised advances in agriculture and industry and said every county should have a representative to study exhibits and explain benefits to farmers and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Edgan
Savannah
John M.egan
The
Central Railroad
St. Louis
Egan
Georgia
Raleigh saloon closings and Christmas charity tree planned
Raleigh barrooms will close at year end and the dispensary opens in the new year. Twenty eight saloon keepers plan Raleighs largest Christmas tree for the city poor in the city hall with many gifts. Some saloon men will relocate or switch trades after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Southern Inter Collegiate Association meets in Baton Rouge
The annual session in Baton Rouge, La. decided several matters affecting member colleges. The charge of professionalism against Cumberland University was dismissed. A resolution was adopted restricting any student from playing summer baseball with any organized league team.
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Beasion
Southern Inter-Collegiate Association
Baton Rouge
Southern Inter Collegiate Association
Charsea
Cumberland University
War clouds over east not so dark says Tokyo dispatches
Paris reports state that despite ongoing tension between Japan and Russia the crisis has not become imminent. Tokyo dispatches indicate Japan has not rejected Russia's first proposal and seeks peace, while another Tokyo message warns of potential troop movement to Corea but implies Russian assent would limit war implications.
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Paris
Tokio
Japan
Russia
Frr
Japanese Russian Affair Lord Rothschild Comments
Lord Rothschild declined to predict the Japan Russia crisis outcome. He said America pressing for open ports in Manchuria could aid peace, noted no loans were suggested, and deemed war scenarios too speculative without clearer conditions.
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Lord Rothschild
Far East
London
Associated Press
America
Manchuria
The Start In Married Life and Womanly Health
Article discusses equal footing in marriage health and how wife health often declines while husband thrives due to female weakness and ailments. It promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with a promised $500 reward for cures and shares testimonial notes about relief from female weakness and related conditions. It also advertises The Common Sense Medical Adviser offered free with a one cent stamp.
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Jeters
Dr. Pierce
United States
Savien
Faber
Cela
Dr. Perce
Common Sense
SV Pierce
Buffalo
Troops Reported Landed on Pines Island Near Panama
About 500 Colon troops reportedly landed at Pines Island northwest of Cape Tirodo at the western gulf entrance. The island, part of Panama territory, is wooded and mountainous, suitable for camps and a base of observation. U S ships Mayflower Bancroft and Nashville movements confirm naval activity in the area.
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Colombia
Island of Pines
Colon
Cape Tiduro
Gulf of Derien
Panama
Mayflower
Bancroft Fe
Nombre de Dios
Neshville
Bocas del Toro
Coghlan
United States Auxiliary
Prairie
American Mission in Abyssinia Enters Capital Amid Ceremonial Reception
American mission to Emperor Menelik led by Consul General Skinner entered Addis Ababa with thousands of Ethiopian guards. Menelik welcomed Skinner in a cordial audience and invited him to the St Louis exposition. The party lodged at Bas-Georges palace and will pursue audience follow ups. Also mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and a separate note on a New Haven rail guard incident.
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Menelk'e
Abyssinia
Adis
Arabia
Abutu
Somalilaad
Menelik
Skinner
Abye Wialan
Menelis
St. Louis
Bas-Georges
Japs and Coreans Clash in Korea Port Conflicts
Dispatch from Seoul reports clashes between Japanese and Corean residents at Chemulpo and Masampho. Japanese telegraph operators control the Beau to coast line. Discussion of Japanese troops landing to restore order depends on Russian consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemulpo
Masampho
Paris
Havas Agency
Seoul
Corea
Corean
Beau
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys
An advertisable health notice urges kidney care and presents Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims kidneys affect many diseases and promotes free sample bottles and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Dr. Kilmer
Chief Examiners Report on Civil Service Examinations
Frank M. Kiggins reports for the last fiscal year 112 264 persons were examined for the classified service and 40 423 appointments made. Of the appointments 24 percent were clerical, 8 percent professional, 38 percent mechanical no educational exam, 7 percent skilled labor. About 8 percent of those examined passed and 36 percent gained appointments. Conditions in the Philippines improve salaries rise. Americans now over 60 percent of the force with 2 777 Americans and 2 697 Filipinos. English learning expected to shift jobs to Filipinos. Porto Rico exams show Porto Ricans pass at higher rate than Americans. Fatally Shot Woodrider, Bronson, Fla. December 21. Robert McGeachy killed by Isaiah Myers after work dispute. posse dispatched. Talks of Philippines, San Francisco. Deputy assessor T. Fears: business quiet. government guarantees 1 percent on railroad bonds. railroads vital. Valuable Coal Beds Found at Archeus station, Schuykill County, Pottsville reports of anthracite coal farther south than prior limits.
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Civil Service Branch
Washington
Frank M. Kiggins
Civil Service Commission
Kiggins
Philippines
Wooderider
Bronson
Fla
Robert McGeachy
J. O. Elvington
Isaiah Myers
McGeachy
Myers
Bis
Walker
San Francisco
Dec
Sw 4
Islands
California Heavy Artillery
Public notice of streetcar stop changes in 1908
Notice announces that from December 23 1908 streetcars from uptown will stop at Broad and College Avenue instead of Clay ton and Ate. Stops will be only at the far side of the curve at College and Clayton.
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Broad and
College Ave
Clayton
Ate
College and
Fatal Meteor train wreck near Fort Scott Kansas
The Meteor fast train on the St. Louis San Francisco line derailed after striking an open switch at Godfrey Kansas 15 miles south of Fort Scott. Nine killed and over 20 injured as engine and baggage car plunged off the roadbed. sleeper remained upright and some passengers injured. Crew including Engineer DeWeese Conductor Roy and Fireman Bishard were killed. Express Messenger Bell seriously hurt.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
San Francisco
Ft Worth
Godfrey
Ft. Scott
Kansas
I Scott
Wena
B. A. DeWeese
Roy
Topeka
Bishard
John Bell
Nine Dead and Two Missing in Walden University Dormitory Fire
Nine students are confirmed dead with two still unaccounted for after a dormitory fire at Walden University in Nashville Tennessee. Dozens were injured with several in critical condition after leaping from the burning building as pastors and congregations in multiple churches donated money and clothing to aid victims.
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Rutne
Walden University
Nashville
Tenn
Ruina of Rust
Welden University
Pastora
Gaynor Reimbursed Bondsmen After Savannah Scandal
Colonel John F. Gaynor, who fled to Quebec to escape trial in the Savannah harbor contract case, has repaid $40,000 to bondsman William B. Kirk. Kirk visited Gaynor in Quebec and conference of the Gaynor family followed. Canadian reimbursement was reported from Byracuse. In Manchester, the cotton trade faces its worst year in a decade as W Tattersall notes 45 percent higher American cotton prices and 82 Lancashire spinners laid off.
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Gaynor
New York
John F. Gaynor
Quebec
Savannah Harbor
Bia
Byracus
N. Y
William B. Kirk
Byrnacuse
Canada
Manchester
England
W. Tattersall
Lancashire
Cough Conundrum Claims Scott’s Emulsion Heals
An old advertisement claims a cough is more than a cough and that Scott’s Emulsion cures the underlying cold by healing inflamed tissues. It promises relief and prevention of recurrence, inviting readers to request a free sample.
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Scott
Theatrical World Views by Rev Minet Bavage
The Rev Dr Minet J Bavage told Actors Church Alliance members that the theatrical world is rapidly improving. He says the church recognizes the stage as legitimate and human and compares actors to church members, urging elevation of the stage to lift society and its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
J. Gavage
New York
Actors’ Church Alliance
Minet J. Bavage
Cowin Clarifies Deltrich Indictment Plea Position
General John Cowin for Senator Deltrich states the defendant did not decline to plead but entered not guilty to the post office appointment indictment. He notes the conspiracy charge involved a demurrer by Fisher and will be clarified at trial. Asheville Wins Bond Victory Over Webb to Validate $100,000 Issue.
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Deltrich
Omabs
John Cowin
Circuit Court
Distrias
Jacob Fisher
Hastings
Dietrich
Fisher
Asheville
Raleigh
N. C
Webb
Telegraphic Brevities Amid Global Turmoil and Local Tragedies
Brief dispatches report Thomas J. Blake alias El Hall captured after a continental chase, a New Orleans Louisiana transfer centennial celebration, Archbishop Quigley urging church based education, Roscoe Derby's familicide in Columbus, Texas Kid shooting a policeman in Cairo Illinois, miners suffocated by gas in Houghton Michigan, Ohio River freighting frozen over, a fatal Pennsylvania Railroad collision near Gallipity, Frederick R. Coudert's death in Washington, Red Star Line ship Titan grounding near Nieluwensluis, Amur steamer overdue safe despite engine trouble, and a possible plot against Former President James. A final note promotes One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and colds.
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Thomas J. Blake
el Hall
Contiment
New Orleans
Lousiana
France
Unites States
Quigley
Woman's League
Cath ‘Elise
Roscoe W. Derby
Columbus
Cairo
Lis
San Francisco
Mosim Con
Houghton
Mich
Ohio
Gallabury
Frederick R. Coudert
New York
Washington, D. C
Red Star Line
Fie ‘Tend
Nieluwensluis
Holland
Antwerp
Victoria
British Columbia
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J. C. Williams
Attica, N. Y
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
D. W. McGregor
Classic City Dental Rooms
ORCA
RYDER
Mgr
McDowell
College Avenue
Athens
Edgarton
Ghirley
Chichester
Ess S College
Macon
Dregta
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Columbua
G. W. Felton
Wynnton
Denver
Colo
F. ©. Delan
Colorado and Southern Railway
Ft. Worth
William Lancaster
Paterson
N. J
St. Petersburg
G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
Crank
World
New Haven
Conn
Hartford
Beaton
Mollen
Melbourne
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. B. Palmer & Sons
Flushing
Finland
Antwerp Setunday
Ironton, O
Courier
Hanging Rock
Kentucky
Keokuk
Iowa
Fabinger Bros
Chief Examiner
Porto Rico
Pottsville
Archeus Station
Schuyt
III
Pennsylvania
Fort. Scott
Scott & Down
Cowin
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