Three Jail Birds Escape in Jefferson Jail Delivery
Jackson county awoke to a bold jail delivery on Tuesday morning as three prisoners escaped during a breakfast rush. Sheriff Collier fought to stop them, knocked down and his wife was knocked aside at the jail door. One fugitive recaptured. two others remain at large, charged with robbery and murder. Authorities press on with pursuit.
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Jackson County
Jefferson
Sheriff Collier
Prigsuers
Electric Bitters promise cure all liver and kidney ailments
Electric Bitters advertised as a universal remedy now well known and popular. Claim to purify the blood, remove pimples and salt rheum, cure malaria fevers, headaches, constipation, and indigestion. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Price 50 cents and 100 dollars per bottle at John Crawford & Co, wholesale and retail druggists.
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al Who
Impu
John Crawford & Co
Wholeaily
Reta! Deuggier
Georgia Notin It Woes Over Interstates Appointments
Washington January 5 Special none of President Harrison's appointments are certain until official. Georgia faces disappointment as interstate commerce commission nominees shift. Lindsay of Kentucky and Clements mentioned. Mebill of Ohio named for commission post. McCormick of Texas for fifth circuit judgeship. Also ad for Swane's Ointment.
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Waaixoton
D.C
Harrison
Georgia
Interstate Commerce
James W. Mebill
Ohio
Cooley
McCormick
Texas
Atlanta Rubber Company Fails After Promissory Note
The Atlanta Rubber company in Avlanta Ga failed after giving a one day sight promissory note to the New York Belting and Packing company. A second mortgage of 240059 will be foreclosed by Mayson Hill. assets around 30000 against about 50000 liabilities. Attorneys Blalock Birney cite dull times and low cotton prices as the cause.
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Avlanta, Ga
Atlanta Rubber Company
New York Belting and Packing Company
Mayson & Hill
New York Company
American ‘Trust and Banking Company
Blalock & Birney
Wan
Tinder box memory of a hundred years ago
Walter Besant recalls his imagined 1791 night as a married man with a tinder box and farthing rush, describing how a candle was lit, the baby cried, and warmth and hardship shaped family life in a foregone era. The tale blends tactile detail of tinder making with a reverent look at old domestic joys and regrets.
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Ife
Jobo
Walter Besant
Blaine Expected to be Nominated if Present at Conventions
Senator Quay in Blain e candidacy discussion says two names Harrison and Blaine dominate the coming nomination. He believes Harrison would win if Blaine is not in the race, and Blaine could be nominated by acclamation if his name is presented. He notes uncertainty may alter before June. Local notes mention Supreme Court decision on railroads.
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Agata Uren
Allar
Quay
Blaine
Chattanooga Southern Railway Company
Birmingham
Newman Erle
Valparaiso
Ind
Fred Linderman
Westchester Township
Scadder
Gadder
Scaddér
Rom Hawkins
Bessie
Mabel
George's
Harry
Phat
McKintey Bil
Young Will Nan nally questioned in Creswell murder case
Amianta January 6 Young Will Nan nally grandson of Dr. Barrett and wife Lila suspects grow after brutal CreswellGeorgia murders. No cause given and arrest may follow. he may be innocent, with a brother in Atlanta on scene of the tragedy. In Arkansas January 5 a car load of ten non union telegraph line men en route to replace strikers is broken into and three men killed.
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Amianta
Will Nannally
Barrett
Creswell
Mar
Atlanta
Texxxarkana
Ark
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ohio senatorial contest nears Sherman nomination
Columbus January 5 special reports that the Republican fight for Ohio’s next senator is nearly decided with John Sherman likely to win by ten to twelve votes over J B Foraker. Foraker backers refuse defeat, while Sherman partisans claim victory is assured and seek to keep their man united for the tally.
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Columbus
Ohio
John Sherman
J. B. Foraker
Foraker
Sherman
Wholesale Holocaust Claims Seven Deadly Fire Tragedy
A large frame lodging house in Hanover New Hampshire burned after a coal oil stove exploded. Four people died including Elmer E Spofford F B Tucker and E W Foster while T C Hammond died later from injuries. Six others were seriously injured and burned. pecuniary loss was slight.
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Hanrorp
Cals
Elmer E Spofford
Chester
N. H
F. B. Tucker
Sacramento
E. W. Foster
T.C. Hammond
Fivo
A .Depot Demolished by Mob in Arkansas Town
In Priz Blurr Linwood's village, about thirteen miles from here, a mob of about a dozen Negroes led by a white man named Puryear terrorizes the town. They burned Dr. Bryan's cotton gin and fired Winchester rifles at homes. The depot was destroyed. a posse jailed Puryear and three associates. Citizens vow vigilance and retaliation against the band.
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Arkansas
Priz Blurr
Linwood
Puryear
Bryan
Immedi
Sone EU
Democracy Meeting Call From National Democratic Group
The executive committee of the National Democratic Association will meet Wednesday January 20 at 3 o'clock in Washington rooms. Attendance is urged in person or by proxy. Signed Wide Wasps Executive Committee. Also reported: a Marion township farmer’s 12 year old son killed his little sister in a tragic incident.
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Democracy
Wasmmaron
National Association of Democratic Dob
Washington
Joan
Arack
All
Tomei
Wasps
Criemeictt
Igaac Trick
Marion Township
Bie
Issa Daca
Sana Tate Ta
Sinter
Buckens Arnica Salve for sale by local druggists
An 19th century advertised salve claims to cure bruises sores ulcers salt rheam fever sores and more with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 35 cents per pot. Sold by John Crayford & Co retail druggists.
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John Criyford
Thomas
Safe Obesity Pill Claims Regain Weight Quickly
An advertisement touts the Teverette Obesity Pill as a safe reliable treatment for obesity. It promises gradual weight loss, no pain, and absorption-based action, with testimonials from Janeee L. Perkins of Boston and a physician endorsement. Price is $2 per package or three for $5, with orders mailed from The Leveratte Specific Co. in Boston. Also notes a sick-bookkeeper, A S Parker, and a stray line about wine.
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Europe
Janeee
Henry Perkins
Union Park
Boston
Onr of
Leveratté Specific Co
Washington St
Boston Mass
Speaker Crisp Illness Delays Session as McMillan Nears Chair
The illness of Speaker Crisp in Washington prompts postponement of presiding duties for at least two weeks. Dr. Walsh reports convalescence with improving appetite, while Tele renceen Beeer notes no authority to name a temporary successor. Members favor Me atleer of Tennessee for presiding, and an internal rules meeting discusses path forward as Republicans show restraint.
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Stakshy
Telerenceen Beeer
House
Meatleer
Tennessee
Burros
Michigan
Eer
Georgia Members Propose Private Bill Debates in House
Washington January 5 Special The Georgia delegation introduced several bills. Livingston urged Savannah river improvements. Turner Blount filed district bills. Everett sought reimubrcement for Cartreville Baptist church. Watson pushed interest on bonds, river improvements, income tax, and removal of duties on jute and binding twine.
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Congress
Washington, D.C
McMillan
Springer
House
Georgia
Lester
Livingston
Savannah
Watson
War within Grand Army over segregation stance
In New Orleans the Grand Army of the Republic faces a split as white members oppose sitting with colored post members after the Detroit encampment mandate. White members threaten withdrawal to avoid mixed meetings, risking charter recall if the department acts to preserve unity. Colored posts hold ten strong, eight white posts remain, keeping all posts in contention.
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GAB
New Oxizans
Grand Army of the Republic
Detroit
Wormwood
Gall
New York Legislature Opens with Democratic Control
The New York Legislature assembled at 1 o'clock with both branches in session. Democrats Edwards and Walkar were seated after verification, while Republicans offered no obstruction. An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and colds with a money back guarantee after trial.
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al ‘Clook
Emco
World News Briefs From Across the Globe
News dispatches summarize varied events from multiple places including shootings in Rockland Maine and Cincinnati. Reports note a New York politician shot, a Sterling hoopskirt inventor’s death, railway advances into Kalispell Michigan, and local liquors licensing in Charlotte. Also cited are a Great Northern extension, a gas break near Peru Indiana, and notable obituaries and plant discoveries in Indiana.
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Ayppevesboy
Chittanoora
Charles Mathoywa
Fairfield
Iowa
Androw
ae _A
Philadelphia
Walt Whitman
Charlotte
N. C
Rolling Fork
Miss. A. C. Shrade
Lee
Rockland
Stephen J. Gushee
Reed
Joh Spillten
Beac U
Sedamslo
Paterson
N. J
George Broomhead
England
Niccoli Trezzia
New York
Flower
Blaine
Patrick Brennan
East Street
Ireland
Laughing Dead Man and English Investors Folly
Fragmented verse and dialogue depict a comic vaudeville moment where Fiat Jover is deemed dead from laughter. Characters discuss scudder bladder and an English syndicate, while snippets of flirtatious banter and moral quips appear. The piece blends humor with social satire as era slang and misheard lines mingle.
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Electric Bitters
Bregg
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Swarxe
The
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Wasitixarex
D. C
Spe
I. A
Ithe Wayz
Ie House
Walter Basant
BNL
Wasursaron
Supreme Court of the United States
South Carolina
Railway Commission
Senator
Orrice
Cherry
Clayton
Lipphar
P. P
Oeary Hary
PP. P
Soren
Samueelcherry
P. P.P
Vali P
Wabash
Jordan Speelman
Dirs
Speelman
Scripple
Hollocaust
Suppenny
Parker
Ht. L. Moss & Co
White Plains
McMillin
Wasninator
Kerr
Castori
Castoria
Ildren
Gary Bom
the Gamp
King
Jebm, Crawford & B'S
Great Northern Railway
Kallespel
Mich
Main Street
Crookton
Minn
Great Northern
Peru
Indianapolis
Joseph Meyer
Jaweler
Ety Newman
Clothier
Meyer
Newman
Newmman
Eam Black
Visrtina Eorror
Strabap
Ipsa
Marhta’s Vineyard
Rhode Island
Banner & Call
Strahan
Charlea. M. Strahan
Department of Engineering
University of Ga
Lovare
Fiat Jover
MecElfee
Gotanic
A. F. Britton
Jackson,Tenn
Louisiana
Telegraph Company
R- R. Saulter
Athens
Geyrlewen
Ma Jane Brothers
Ames Coleman
Wooldridge Ptordereok
CURE
Ron Sale
G. R. Lombard & Co
Augusta
T.G. Hadaway
Athens, GA
Ayton and Jackson Sts
G. Hadaway
Chase Walker
Wik A. RR. Union
Bamvsr
N. Wanser
Palmer
Kinnebrew
W. Hauser
Pie Parva
Southern Bell Telephone
Evans Chemical
Cincinnati
A. G. McCurry
Clayton Street
WinceorShos
Missouri
Colorado
California
Wall St
Fred, D. Bush
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L&r Bs
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Gporsia
Chum
Co Coumry
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Said
Yin Pooussy
Beas
Herrington
Geo. Clarke
Orricy
Rawford
Carter Bow
Han
George E. Heard
N. G. von
Ielberton
C. Heard
Georgia Clarke
Oxpinary
Chambers
Cation
Vinay
Stevens Thomas
Te Rt Po
Sprorgia E
Olareke County
Onprust
T. Cope
John Goolsby
Este
Kebrusy
Belui
Harriet Jackson
Eald County
M. B
Liam O. O. Rossette
Wintenend
Atin
Whitebead
Carithers
Gris Brock
Eis Old Atacul
Namin Cf
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