Fleming Named Athens Postmaster After Morton Regime Falls
William Fleming of Athens Georgia becomes postmaster by presidential appointment ending Pink Morton's term. Fleming, a white Democrat, was supported by multiple Athens citizens and brings expected efficiency to the office. He is described as a long time local businessman with ties to Thomas Fleming & Sons and the Athens Foundry.
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William Fleming
Athena
Roosevelt
M. B. Morton
Fleming
Athens
Pink Morton
Howard
Morton
Washington
Maxeys
Oglethorpe County
Georgia
University of Georgia
Thomas Fleming & Sons
Athens Foundry & Machin Works
Star
Barnett Shoals
Two More Implicated in Counterfeit Dollar Case
Two more suspects, Bob Brown and Berry Stack, were arrested for attempting to pass a counterfeit dollar at the dispensary last Saturday. They allegedly offered the bill to Mr. King for whiskey, with Borrell Bullops named a material witness. Habeas corpus proceedings were filed in Atlanta to return him for today’s hearing before Judge Kinnebrew.
Contagious Blood Poison and Swift Specific Cure Claim
An advertisement describes a mysterious disease with ulcers glands and fever and promotes Swift Specific Cure as a safe vegetable remedy claimed to cure all forms of contagious blood poison. It offers a $1000 reward for proof of any mercury or mineral content and urges readers to consult physicians and obtain their book.
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Swift-Specific-Co
Atlanta
King John and School for Scandal in Monday Night Return
The Mac Lean and Tyler company announces a Monday engagement featuring King John and Coriolanus with The School for Scandal added. Critics hail the troupe as refined and versatile with Mac Lean delivering a powerful King John and a polished overall production.
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King John
Sheridan
Langley Electric Theatre to present life like moving pictures
An entertainment listing notes Langley Electric Theatre at the opera house next Wednesday evening featuring clear life like views. The show includes portraits of McKinley and Mrs McKinley, Pan American speech, Niagara Falls visit, the Temple of Music, gunshot aftermath, and scenes of the funeral train and crowds at Buffalo and Canton.
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Langley Electric Theatre
Opera House
President McKinley
McKinley
Pan-American
Niagra
Temple of Music
Temple of
Masic
Ozolgosz
Osolgoss
Four Year Old Girl Scalded by Boiling Water Accident
The four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wood of Thomas Street was badly scalded when a pan of boiling water overturned. Her neck and chest were burned and she remains in intense pain though the severity is not yet clear after the accident yesterday morning.
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Mia
Frank Wood
Thomas Street
Lvoveen
Monthly Report of Bessie Mell Industrial Home
The regular monthly meeting was held Monday afternoon at four o'clock with many members. Secretary Planigen was absent due to family illness. Duss Watt read the minutes. Treasurer Bocock presented receipts and disbursements including dues, garment sales, rent, and charity outlays.
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Bessie Mell
Planigen
Duss Watt
Mrs Bocock
A. L. Hull
John Fort
W. W. Thomas
J. Fleming
M. Rutherford
Bessie Mel
Athens Thanks Are Returned for Postmaster Change
Athens in Georgia cheers a Rooseveltpaced postmaster shift after the rejection of Pink Morton. Local leaders including Rep. Howard and Sen. Clay pressed the case, sending a Washington delegation armed with affidavits. The outcome reflects vigilant representation for Athens welfare.
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Athens
Roose Velt
Washington
Howard
Clay
Morton
Thirteen Men Lost at Sea in Great Gale
Barges Antelope Belle of Oregon and Mystic Belle in tow of tug Richmond from Newport News to Boston were lost off Fire Island during a Sunday night storm. Seventeen aboard the barges and one on the tug were present. a captain’s body identified as C. L. Miller washed ashore. The third barge remains afloat.
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Newport
New York
Newport News
Boston
Antelope
Belle
Oregon
Mystic Belle
Richmond
Fire Island
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
Willet
McConnell
New York Bay
Miller
Harding
Rodgers
Agent Willett
Captain McConnell
R. I
Long Island
Long Island Beach
C. L. Miller
Anniversary salute marks Santa Ana battle in Seattle
Celebrants with General Charles King mark the third anniversary of the Battle of Santa Ana in Seattle. In Philadelphia, A Mackay Smith is elected coadjutor to Bishop Whitaker of the Pennsylvania diocese.
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Santa Ana
Seattle
Wash
Charles King
Washington Volunteers
Santa Ansa
Philadelphia
A. Mackay Smith
St. Johns Episcopal Church
Washington, D. C
Whitaker
Pennsylvania
Fragmented Text Reflects Confused Claims On Nutrition
The passage presents a tangled mix of phrases about nutrition and digestion, mentioning "slope and sweets," ice cream, defragce, and unnamed concerns. It references "Goldern Kal" and "Favorite" products, then shifts to Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets marketed for headaches and digestion.
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Pierce
Bank Robbery in Clarkville Kills Sheriff Powers
Four to six gunmen blew the Bank of Clarkville safe with dynamite in Clarkville Arkansas estimated loot six thousand dollars. Sheriff John Powers was fatally shot during the exchange of fire as villagers rallied and robbers fled on horseback. Authorities tracked blood trails but made no arrests by nightfall. Powers had served Johnson County as sheriff for 12 years and was famed as fearless and accurate.
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Arkansas
Shantt
Fort Smith
Ark
Clarkaville A
Clark Ville
John Powers
Johnson Equnty
Pow
Powers
Johnson County
Cook County Democracy Plans Charleston Exposition Tour
Cook County Democracy members will depart Chicago for Charleston, Washington Feb 10, traveling about 3000 miles over ten days. They will be guests of Charleston exposition officials with stops in Chattanooga Atlanta Richmond Charlotte and Columbia. A brass band will accompany the group and standard attire will include frock coats and silk hats.
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Chicago
Cook County Democracy
Charleston
D. C
Chattanooga
Tenn
Atlanta
Richmond
Charlotte
N. C
Columbia
Cook County
Embezzlement Charged At Ironton Lodge
Ironton Ohio February 6 James A treasurer of the United American Mechanical lodge was arrested on a charge of embezzling 874 from lodge funds. He admits using the money to tide him over financial reverses.
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Ironton, O
James A
United American Mechanical Lodge
Bartlett Out for Judgeship in Carrollton Circuit
Incumbent Charles Jones faces active canvassing across the circuit as Bartlett campaigns for the judgeship. An Atlanta man has been named chaplain for the federal service, with the race and contest place noted in the surrounding report.
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Bartlett
Carrollton
Charles
Jones
Atlanta
Washington
Tallinn C. Topper
Avante Pees
1Ern Federal
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Clayton & Jackson Streets
Allen H. Talmage
Washington St
Athens, Ga
Garvia
Osborne
Syracuse
Talmage Hardware
Layton
W. S. Holman & CO
Thomas St
Wm, Fleming
President Roosevelt
U.S
Tutt
Rhett
MacLean
Tyler
John
Monthly Report Industrial Home
Total
Bacon
Representative Howard
Senate
Weorse
Mr. Howard
Mr. Clay
Augusta
Martin V. Calvin
Carolina
Broad Street
Ghanghaled
Joseph H. Pacott
Savannah
Ada
France
England
Ata
mid-Atlantic
Pacetti
Swansea
United States
Tennessee
Nashville
Ulysses White, Kor
John Doster
Lynchburg
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Palmer & Sons, W
Montgomery
Ala
Milla
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