Sharged From the Navy Discharges Edgar Steed of Georgia
Edgar Steed of Carrollton Ga has been discharged from the navy at the urging of Congressman Adamson. A former technology student who ran away to enlist, Steed, under 21, was sent from Buffalo to the Philippine campaign via Gibraltar and will be brought home on the transport Ajax after reaching that point.
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Edgar Stee _ 7
Georgia
Wasuixatox
Adamson
Edgar Steed
Carrollton
Navy
Conrensman Adamson
Steed
Gibraltar
Tere
Ajax
Disappearance of Daisy May Comber Stirs Jacksonville
Jacksonville on edge as 17 year old Daisy May Comber vanishes from Dora Street Thursday morning. Relatives report she left without warning and search has yielded no trace. Her family cites distress and possible despondency as motive amid a growing mystery.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Daisy May Comber
Dora Street
Wreck on Plant System Near Dunnell Ends in Deaths
A Plant system passenger train wrecked near Dunnell Florida last night killed engineer Tom Roach and injured several riders. Officials report a rail removal caused the crash. five men have been arrested and three more are sought as suspects. Names and residences withheld at this time.
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Tampa
Fla
West Coast Plant System
Dunnell
Tom Roach
Arforos
Death of First Lieutenant Koontz in Philippine skirmish
Correspondent from the Philippines reports First Lieutenant Howard M. Koontz of Company H Forty-fourth Infantry was killed as insurgents 250 strong attacked the town on November 4, 1900. Corporal Barns and Sergeant Kitchen died trying to rescue him after Barns fell to enemy fire. Koontz was struck by a spear and died near the outpost as the action escalated.
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Philippines
Cratraxooga
W. T
Virgil
Company H
Forty-fourth Infantry
Tlvilo
P. L
Howard M. Koontz Heways
Corporal Barns
Lieutenant Koontz
Barns
Kitchen
Koontz
Ben Spear
Howard Koontz
Railroads Propose End to Tax Litigation in North Carolina
Rail lines involved in a $10 million valuation increase have proposed ending the tax suits. The plan follows a Washington conference urged by the Atlantic Coast Line. The commission stands firm at a $43 million valuation, with no plan to adjust assessment parity until official action is taken.
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North Carollia Commission
Raweson
Washington
Atlantic Coast Line
Henry + Connor
Corporation Committee
Berly
Connor
Missionary to teach kindergarten in Hiroshima Japan
Ming Margaret Cook daughter of Rev W F Cook of the North Georgia Conference and sister of Rev Ellison R B Cook has been accepted by the Methodist Episcopal Church South missionary board as a kindergarten teacher in Hiroshima Japan. She will spend two months visiting leading kindergartens in the United States to prepare for the assignment, visiting cities including Baltimore Washington and Louisville.
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Wil
Japan
Wasuisaton
Ming Margaret Cook
W. F. Cook
North Georgia
Ellison RB. Cook
Methodist Church
Washington
Missionary Board of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Hiroshima
Miss Cook
United States
Baltimore
Louisville
Emperor Nicholas Shows Appreciation and Possible Imperial Chancellor
The Times reports Emperor Nicholas has rewarded M DeWitte, Kouropatkine, and Lamsdorff with 208000 roubles each for Manchurian policy, while suggesting DeWitte may become imperial chancellor with broad powers. A 1901 railway budget plan and political shifts are noted amid imperial intrigue. Italian Steamer Leone Lost Off Coronea with several bodies washed ashore. Prince Nakachichides, a Russian Nihilist, arrested for plotting against the czar. The Duke of Manchester bankruptcy case resumes in London, with a claim of jewelry deemed necessary despite infancy.
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Pererssura
Nicholas
M. DeWitte
Dinance
Kouropatkine
Count Lamsdorff
Manchuria
Department of Government
DeWitte
Pecs
Assia
America
Ros
Russia
Prince Gortachakoff
Berlin
la Omtarpa
Coronea
Leone
G. Denaro
Catania
Greenock
Nice
Victor Nakachichides
Prince Nakachidez
Alexander III
Ntczar
Paris
Manchester
Lonpox
Duke of Manchester
Charleston Real Estate Move for Naval Station Site
At OCmanteston on January 14 the government plans to locate a naval station near Charleston, favoring the Chicora park site. It will purchase land from W. W. Lawton, possibly using condemnation, with $200 per acre as fair value and under 100 acres needed. Lawton’s tract sold for under $10,000 previously. the project promises a water supply from the Edisto River 30 miles away, boosting city negotiations.
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Ocmanteston
Port Royal
Charleston
Chicora Park
W. W. Lawton
Lawton
Naval Station
Edisto River
Regions See New Industries Across the South
The Tradesman lists a wave of new ventures for the week ending January 12. Projects include a $100,000 buggy plant in Goldsboro North Carolina a $1,000,000 cotton and woolen company in Greensboro North Carolina a $100,000 cottonseed oil mill in Macon Georgia and a $100,000 tobacco manufacturing company at Mount Airy North Carolina among others in Atlanta Rome Birmingham and Pensacola area ventures.
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Crattaxooas
Atlanta
Goldsboro
N. C
Tuskaloosa
Ala
Raleigh
Commission and
Greensboro
Charleston
Cuthbert
Union
3. C
Tuscumbia
Birmingham
Tennille
Pilot Mountain
Weldon
Nee, 8. C
Point Washington
Fla
Rome
Macon
Union Point
Bayard
Fis
Atlanta, Ga
Mount Airy
N.O
Alabama's School Fund Appropriations Growth Noted
Alabama public school funding has more than doubled in five years, surpassing 1.1 million dollars from all funds. The state funds include 550000 general, 200000 special school tax, 150000 pull tax, 150000 interjection trust, plus smaller amounts. Education leadership under State Superintendent John W Abercrowbie marked improvements across departments. Railway construction in the north state discussed with prospects for more activity this year, four railways underway, depots and tracks improving service and schedules.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Interjeston Trust
John W. Abercrowbie
North State
Bateson
McNeill
Corporation Commission
Alabama Coal In Demand Brings Record Alabama Mines
Alabama coal production is rising with demand for every ton mined. State Mine Inspector J. de B. Hooper reports production at an all time high and increasing each month. Collieries rush to fulfill contracts and new mines open across coal counties. Additional companies are expected to form and properties to be developed this year.
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Bragxonam
Ala
Alabama
J. de B. Hooper
Memphis Wants Match In February Bout
Mesruts and Kinane of Phenix Athletic Club announce today talks with William A Brady to stage a heavyweight match. The bout was reportedly off by the Cincinnati association, with Phenix arranging regular fights for months as Republicans in Ratnion fail to fuse. In Emory Law Class Oxronp, the current term brings a large enrollment and about 20 diplomas will be awarded at commencement.
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Milwaukee
Memphis
Mesruts
Kinane
Sullivan
Phenix Atletic Club
William A. Brady
Hanagers
O Lin
Cincinnati
Bacnex
Emory
Oxronp
Native Teachers and Catholic Schools Debate in Central Catholics Meeting
Representatives of the Central Catholics pressed for amendments to employ native and Catholic teachers only and to allow religious instruction in public schools. Judge Taft cited instructions preventing full adoption of these amendments. The commission believes most Filipinos want religious instruction in schools, though the public system would fail to serve Catholic children otherwise. In Indiana, William T. Corbin was inaugurated governor, with Judge Dowling administering the oath. A disorderly welcome and military presence marked the event, while Governor Corbin pledged to continue governance after his predecessor James Mount. R. P. Flynn, a Rockingham white man, was pardoned after a 17 year murder sentence, the killing deemed accidental, per gubernatorial documents.
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Masina
Central Catholica
Lucy
Taft
Durbin
Ugyurated
Indiana
Inptaxapolis
William T. Corbin
Capitol
Judge Dowing
Mount
James
Raxeion
R. P. Flynn
Rockingham
Bisther
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Frank Greene
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