Comments on Thos E Watson History Politician Turned Historian
Mr Thomas E Watson once Populist vice presidential candidate in 1800 is profiled as a self made man and historian now. He is described as quiet and content at his Thomson Georgia home with a strong college history fixation and a tale of copying legal papers to earn money. The piece recounts anecdotes from college days, including a coat-for-book exchange and a lecture setup mishap.
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Thomas EK. Watson
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Thomson
Patton
Bill Arp
Charles H. Smith
Major Smith
Tom
William L Wilson Dies Sud denly at Lexington
Ex Postmaster General William L Wilson dies suddenly at 10 o'clock in Lexington Virginia. Hon Hoke Smith mourns his loss and hails Wilson as a scholar of vast industry who led the Ways and Means Committee and later headed the Post Office Department. Born May 8 1843 in Jefferson County Virginia, Wilson served in the Confederate army and held multiple offices including president of Washington and Lee University.
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Cleveland
Wilson
Post Office Department
Mr. Wilson
Jefferson County
Virginia
Benjamin
Mary Wilson
Charlestown Academy
Columbia College
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
West Virginia
Hoe
Washington and Lee University
Allen's Foot-Ease and Cold Cure Advertisements
An old newspaper fragment showcases multiple patent medicines and confections. Products named include Allen B. Olmated, Le Roy One Day Cold Cure, Kermott's Chocolates, and Lazative Quinine. Advertisements urge kids to take remedies like candy for colds and headaches.
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Kermott
Erea
Chancellor Hill Tours Branches After Savannah Visit
Chancellor Walter B Hill completed his annual inspection tour of state branch institutions returning from a visit to the Savannah school for colored youths part of the University He praised Savannah work noting students study in their departments mornings and wear working clothes in the afternoons to help erect a large dormitory the project linked to Dr Curry's chapel speech earlier in the week.
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Walter B. Hill
Savannah
Hill
Curry
Torsday
Outlook bright for Bryan in New York trip report
Jacksonville observer Judge Cromwell Gibbons, head of county and Florida Democratic clubs, reports strong Bryan sentiment after touring New Haven Hartford Bridgeport and Middletown. He cites Republican strongholds now leaning toward Bryan and predicts a large statewide and city majority for the Democratic candidate. The piece also comments on cotton baling practices and farmer incentives in southern markets.
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Fla
Cromwell Gibbons
Federation of Democratic Clubs For
Florida
Jeveray
New York
New England
Washington
Bryan
New York City
How the Betting Goes in McKinley Odds Dispute
New York readers learn that Democrats tire of funding anti McKinley efforts while Republicans boast of large war chests and place heavy bets on McKinley’s victory. Bookmakers report 2 1-3 to 1 as top odds, with little serious money offered at higher rates. A Hoffman House wager reveals hesitancy and questions over how much money can be leveraged.
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National Committee
McKinley
Wall Street
Blank
Blank & Cash
Jas
Ball & Co
Republican Committee
Hoffman House
Finley Peter Dunne
Dooley
Mr. Dunne
Mr. Deane
Distinguished son of the University to speak on expansion issues
Pope Barrow of Savannah, a noted University alumnus, will address the Athens student body Saturday at 9 25 AM on the legal side of expansion. Born August 10 1839 in Oglethorpe County, he will discuss the vital question from an alumnus perspective after a brief life sketch.
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Pope Barrow
Savannah
Barrow
Athens
Middleton- Pope
Oglethorpe County
Georgia
David Crenshaw Barrow
State Cenate
State University
James Barrow
Bledel, Co
Valley Forge
Brandywine
Germantown
Virginia
Mosley’s Lemon Elixir Promoted By Doctors In Atlanta
An old advertisement touts Dr H Mosley’s Lemon Elixir for liver stomach and bowel regulation claiming relief from biliousness indigestion and nervous headaches. It quotes testimonials from residents in Georgia and Tennessee praising cures and urging purchase in Atlanta and Memphis.
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H. Mosley
Atlanta
R. L. Rovco
Hernando St
Memphis
Tenn
Senator Clay Says He Will Campaign for Bryan in Delaware
Marietta Ga Oct 17 Senator A B Clay has accepted an invitation to campaign for the Democratic presidential nominees in Delaware. He will depart Oct 29 and stay until about Nov 24, speaking across the state with Senator Kenney, aiming to boost Bryan. He declines Tennessee duties to maximize impact in Delaware.
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Marietta
Clay
Delaware
Bryan
Senator Kenney
Tennessee
Georgia Franchise Tax Fight Promised by Howard Bill
Atlanta October 17. A forthcoming franchise tax measure by Rep William Howard of Decatur is set to spark a major legislative battle at the next session. Howard predicts broad support and passage, arguing the plan will cut burdens on residents while increasing state revenue by taxing all franchise interests valued in the state. Other short items note a fatal shooting of a Black man at Mauldin's saloon in Frrzaxzarp and a boy injured after an elevator accident in a 4 story building in Cantamesto with arm injury.
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Atlanta
William 8. Howard
Decath
Ite
Georgia
Howard
Mrs Tolbert Dies After Taking Laudanum At Laundry
Mrs Linnie Tolbert formerly Mrs Stinchcomb died after ingesting two bottles of laudanum in a personal crisis. She threatened suicide earlier, told a druggist of toothache, and was helped by Dr Conway but died last night in Clayton street laundry. She leaves several children. funeral planned at her home. A patent remedy ad for Sour stomach aids digestion.
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Tolbert
Dr. Conway
Grace Carthers Gom and Clement Hood Wed in Harmony Grove
Miss Grace Carthers Gom became Mrs Clement Jefferson Hood at a home ceremony hosted by Dr I H Goss on Hancock Avenue. Rev G W Garner officiated as the couple, with Agnes Gom as bridesmaid and Homer Blark as best man. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a bouquet toss foretelling future marriages. The Hood couple will reside in Harmony Grove. Prickly Ash Bitters advertised for sale by H R Palmer & Bons.
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Hancock Avenue
Grace Carthers Gom
Clement Jefferson Hood
Harmony Grove
Elsie Tyler
Lacy Cobb Institute
Agnes Goss
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