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Athens
Value of Vaccination in Reducing Smallpox Mortality
The British Medical Journal shows Germany with compulsory vaccination posting the world’s lowest smallpox mortality. In 1899 Germany had 28 deaths among 54 million, rate .52 per million, with near-zero deaths in cities over 50 000. In contrast Austria Belgium Britain and France towns without compulsory vaccination show much higher rates.
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British Medical Journal
Germany
Russia
Austria
Belgium
Great Britain
France
Judge Taft's Philippine policy clash discussed
A Manila cablegram reports friction between civil and military authorities in the Philippines. Judge Taft favors withdrawing troops from outposts to concentrate in towns, while Gen Chaffee warns against leaving natives unprotected. The president must decide amid doubt and possible jealousy.
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Manila
New York
Philippines
Taft
Chaffes
Chaffee
Commoner a permanent newspaper, Bryan declares
Mr Bryan replies to rumors in the Commoner denying plans to quit publishing. He says the life devoted to public questions began before his presidency bid and will continue, with The Commoner a permanent occupation and its influence tied to circulation and quotation. He invites ongoing subscriptions with confidence in full term delivery.
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Dnser
Bryan
The
Dereat
Ita
The Odds Against the Baby Boy
The Indianapolis Sentinel cites a statistician with odds against a baby boy reaching top national offices. It notes 30,000,000 to 1 he won’t be president or VP or chief justice, 410,000 to 1 against becoming a senator, 103,830 to 1 against a House member, and 20,000 to 1 against ever governing a state. Smaller odds cover insanity, blindness, military service, policing, and banking leadership, with caveats on individual circumstances and regional variation.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
United States
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
N Stare
Ohio
Delaware
Rhode Island
Facts About The Boer War's Vast South African Terrain
The piece outlines the Boer War's immense geographic scope across Cape Colony Transvaal Orange Free State Natal and Rhodesia comparing sizes to France Germany and Austria. It lists distances between major cities and notes 69 Boer commandos vs 69 British columns with about 45 000 British troops in the field and 9 000 Boers, plus 180 000 British troops guarding lines of communication.
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Cape Colony
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Natal
Rhodesia
France
Germany
Austria
Cape Town
Pretoria
Mafeking
Kimberley
Dorban
Heria
South Africa
The Risk in the Value of Potatoes
The rising price of potatoes affects poor households and wage earners as imports from abroad surge. News from New York shows four fifths of recent potato arrivals come from Europe, reflecting a shrinking domestic supply and heightened market risk.
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New York
Europe
Potato Crop Prospects Lifted by European Steamer Imports
Steamers bring 160,000 bushels from Scotland Ireland and Belgium, boosting potato crop prospects in the United States. The New Orleans Daily Star notes tariffs raise European potatoes to 1.60 a barrel on New York docks while American supply sells for 5 a barrel to private consumers, as importers reap profits. Transport costs inland reduce protection value and fuel calls for duty-free admission.
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United States
Scotland
Ireland
Belgium
New Orleans
Stater
Europe
New York
The Problem of Our Public Schools
Dr. Charles W. Dabney, president of the University of Tennessee, addressed the Southern Ed National Association at Columbia. He cited 1900 census data showing 6.4 million school aged children in the South with only 6 percent enrolled and low average attendance, noting average schooling across states like North Carolina and South Carolina barely surpassing 2.6 to 3 years. He urged focusing missionary work at home before abroad.
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Southern Ed National Association At
Columbia
Charles W. Dabney
University of Tennessee
Potomac
Mississippi Rivers
South
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Correct Ideas Of Battle Of Trenton In 18th Century Art
The Philadelphia Press argues the painting of Washington crossing the Delaware with thick ice floes is historically implausible. It notes ice rarely reaches such thickness in December and that the scene’s grandeur exaggerates the hardships faced by Washington and his troops.
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Philadelphia
Trenton
Washington
Delaware
Foe
Germany's Attitude in Venezuela Warns of Possible War
The article notes tensions over Venezuelan-German claims and warns that war could erupt if President Castro resettles a settlement. It cites press fear of U S intervention and states Berlin has assured Washington no intent to seize territory, while US under the Monroe Doctrine could intervene if Germany acts.
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Venescels
Castro
Germany
Venezuela
Preas
United States
Roosevelt
United Beaten
Monroe Dootring
Water powers of the South highlighted by Electrical Review
The Electrical Review extols southern water powers noting the climate allows year round development and the growing regional manufacturing base will quickly absorb new power. It calls the south one of the most attractive fields for engineers and advocates rapid utilization of hydro resources.
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The
Electrical Review
South
Does Education Increase Crime in Paris Youth
Statistica shows crime rising in Paris especially among the young. Henri Robert, a leading lawyer, attributes the rise to compulsory education, with alcoholism and physical degeneration also blamed. He says minimal state instruction awakens immature discontent, turning a once contented class into a restless group with little respect for property rights. Savannah News reports.
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Paris
Henri Robert
Savannsh Nowa
The Coming of the Voting Machine
A Maryland legislature bill would authorize voting machines. Supporters claim the device requires some reading ability but is not complex, prevents spoiled ballots, and reduces errors by ensuring voters select the intended candidates and cannot vote for too many.
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Maryland
Who Will Represent Us At Convention
Speculation runs rampant on who will go to London to represent the American army and navy at the coronation. Early talk named General Miles and Admiral Dewey, but rebukes from superiors shift preference to Cobin and Crowninshield, reputed leaders of rival factions, per Savannah News.
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London
Miles
Admiral Dewey
Cobin
Crowninshield
Army
Savannah News
University Bank Declares Semiannual Dividend
The Bank of the University announces its usual semiannual dividend of 24 percent payable on demand at the bank. Under President Wilkins and Cashier Newton, the bank prospers with a capable board of directors. Also advertised is Johnson's Tonic and Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic offering cures for malaria and fever at 60 cents.
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Bank of the University
Wilkins
Newton
Iteable Board of Directors
Johnson
New Year Greetings From Athens
The people of Athens greet 1903 with wishes for a prosperous year and city upbuilding. The Banner urges citizens to work earnestly for the welfare of all local interests and common good. An advertisement extols DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for bed sores and piles, warning against counterfeits.
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Athens
Mitchell
Pulford
DeWitt
Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Widespread Floods Kill and Wreck Across Georgia Alabama
A massive rain flood along the Georgia Alabama line from Atlanta to Montgomery causes four deaths near West Point, heavy property loss, and river water overruns. Freight train wrecks at Notasulga kill engineer Thomas Russell and fatally injure fireman Cy Lee. several bridges and tracks washed out.
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Notasulga
Ala
Russell
Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
Montgomery
West Point
Western Railway
Western Railway of
Thomas Russell
Cy Lee
Chattahoochee River
George W. Callaway
H. B. Jones
Hogansville
New Orleans
Southern
Louisville
Nashville
Columbus Power Company
Columbus
Eagle and Phenix Mills
Fourteenth Street
Columbus Railroad Company
Rome
Etowah
Kingaton
Trafic
Geneva
Rocky Creek
Footstep Proverbals and Scott's Emulsion Advertisement
A short vintage ad urges readers to judge weight by footsteps and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a food supplement for those underweight. It claims the product aids nourishment and health and invites readers to request a free sample from Scott & Lowne in New York.
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Scott
Desperado Porter Moves Through Crawford After Fincher Killing
In Crawford, Russell County Alabama, Uriah Porter remains at large after killing Joseph Fincher in a store. Porter fires into the Fincher residence and across the street, frightening Mrs Fincher cousin Miss Thompson and three children who flee to the woods and seek protection at a nearby tenant’s house. The sheriff rushed to the scene but no arrest yet. Porter is reported to guard the residence and threaten further violence.
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Fincher
Russell County
Ala
Columbia
Crawsford
Joseph Fincher
Uriah Porter
Crawford
Porter
Thompson
Banking Records Smashed in Atlanta Clearing House Report
Atlanta reports huge growth in banking activity with 1901 expected to top 1900 by over 15 million. Through 1901 the clearing house totals reached 96,376,261.22 for the year and 110,597,015.45 up to yesterday, with three days left likely adding about 1,000,000 to 111,597,015.45.
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Atlanta Clearing House
Atlanta
Clearing House
Savannah Clearing Association Pushes Sub Treasury For Savannah
A Savannah Clearing Association meeting decided to back the sub treasury bill in Congress. The group will rally the board of trade cotton exchange city council and the Georgia Bankers Association and send a committee to Washington to urge support for the Savannah treasury branch led by Senator Clay and Congressman Lester.
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Savannah Clearing Association
Savannah
Clearing Association
Board of Trade
Cotton Exchange
City Council
Georgia Bankers’ Association
Clay
Lester
United States Treasury
Washington
Riot Threat in Dupont Sparks Arrests and Chase
News from Dupont Clinch county reports a white black clash threat after negroes attempted to run the town Thursday night. Tom Priggett, a gang leader, was arrested and jailed in Homerville while eight or ten others were pursued for rioting. Banker A A Graves Dead in Sparta. R A Graves a wealthy, prominent Sparta banker and former Georgia Bankers Association vice president dies at his home. Primary Held at Jackson Nominees listed for mayor and four aldermen in a quiet municipal primary with a very light 156 vote. Belden Will Manage Combined Road D A Belden arrives in Atlanta to assume president general manager duties at Atlanta Railway and Power Company. Jury Says Brooks Killed Himself Coroner’s jury finds death from a self inflicted wound in the Walter E Brooks case, affecting release of T H Crosley.
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Dupont
Valdosta
Clinch County
Tom Priggett
Homerville
Pease
A. A. Graves
Sparta
R. A. Graves
Richmond County
Georgia Bankers’ Association
Belden Wiii
Atlanta
D. A
Belden
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
B. Woodruff
Brooks
Walter E. Brooks
T. H. Crosley
Wrecks Kill Two in Boston and Maine Train Crash
Dense fog and a misplaced switch in Nashua New Hampshire wrecked the Cannon Ball Express from Montreal to Boston. Engineer Edward Quimby of Concord and fireman B B Marshall were killed instantly. several injured including conductor Frank Growson and newsboy Robert Morrow. The crash occurred as an extra freight waited on a siding. fire followed but was extinguished with no hospitalization of passengers. In Trinidad Colorado six injured in a separate wreck near yesterday’s incident.
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Nashua
N. H
Boston and Maine
Montreal
Boston
Edward Quimby
Concord
B. B Marshall
Freman
Frank Growson
Robert Morrow
Women Win Official Recognition in Methodist Writings
New York notes that women will be officially recognized in Methodist Church conferences. Dr Steven Baldwin states the new constitution, adopted by the Chicago 1900 general conference, grants women the right to sit as delegates in general conference, allows laymen to vote on constitutional questions, and lowers the amendment threshold from three quarters to two thirds.
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Methodist Church
New York
Tne
the Tribune
Steven. L. Baldwin
Mission Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
General Conference of the Church
Chicago
General Conference
Misa Stone May Be Freed After Negotiations Begun
Constantinople reports W. W. Peet and M. Car Hlulo have left for the interior to negotiate with brigands holding Misa Stone captive. The U S government has instructed provincial authorities to press for release, with Spencer Eddy guiding negotiations. Also noted are canal property sale talks and other dispatches from Paris and London.
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Salonica
Constantinople
W. W. Peet
Missionary Society
M. Car. Hlulo
United States Legation
Misa Stone
Chetagaiton
United States
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