Richmond Regents Potter incident shocks Richmond society
In Richmond October 21 a dinner hosted by Bishop Potter of New York with a Black guest provoked a storm of indignation. Local leaders denounced the act as a breach of etiquette and hospitality, noting the guest was hosted at R. S. Lindsey’s home, a rare break with social norms. The affair drew comparisons to the Booker Washington White House episode and stirred debates among prominent clergy and society.
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Potter
New York
Ferguson
Africa
Bishop Potter
Hy Bishop
Lindsey
Eftre
Amelines
Booker Washington
White House
Louisiana
Houshtleraly
Silent Explanations Narrow Focus on Affair
A brief note suggests little was spoken at length about the incident and yesterday's explanation is regarded as sufficient proof that the individual would have avoided attendance at such an affair.
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Best for Athens Resident
Athens residents hear a powerful endorsement from R A Collins of 531 College Avenue. He recounts severe kidney pain, irregular secretions, and disrupted sleep, then credits Doan's Kidney Pills bought at H R Palmer & Sons. He reports relief the next day, regular secretions, and full night's rest, with Foster Milburn Co. as the U S sale agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Athens
R. A. Collins
College Avene
Dean
H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Store
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Bryan Speeches in New York and East
William J. Bryan plans a multistate speaking tour starting in Cooper Union New York with visits to major cities in New York and New England. Organizers shifted from Madison Square Garden to Cooper Union due to funding limits from corporate donations, with overflow plans if crowds require.
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New York
William J. Bryan
East
Cooper Union
Nebraska
New England
Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Carengle Hall
Cure for Croup Endorsed by Indiana Merchant
W C Bott of Star City Indiana praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy after ten years of use for his children with croup. He reports speedy cures in severe attacks and says neighbors also praise the remedy. Advertised by H R Palmer Sona Warren J Smith Bro L P Canning E OC McEvoy Orr Drug Co. South Carolina candidates for senator endorse desirable immigration. Georgia political notices urge prohibition attached to announcements.
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Croup
W. C. Bott
Ind
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sona
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
E. OC. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
South Carolina
Georgia
Judge Phil W. Davis Announces Northern Circuit Run
Judge Phil W. Davis of Oglethorpe County announces candidacy for judge of the superior courts in the Northern Judicial Circuit. He stresses independence from party factions, denies a Meadow Smith rivalry rumor, and pledges impartial, conscientious administration of justice if nominated and elected. Take DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills.
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Phil W. Davis
Oglethorpe County
Northern Circuit
Davin
Northern Judicial Circuit
Democratic Party
D. W. Meadow
James M. Smith
Colonel Meadow
Colonel Smith
Philip W. D. Vie
Washington Street School Moves to New Location
The city secures a new site for the Washington Street School by surrendering the Ash House on Jackson Street from Mrs. Jones, with renovations to begin promptly. The old school building will be sold or torn down, while Miles & Bradt plan the nearby hotel construction once possession is transferred.
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Jackson Street
Washington Street
Public
Council
Be, Jones
Ash House
Jack Won Street
Miles & Bradt
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured by Mystic Cure
L Wagner of Richmond Virginia reports a severe sciatic rheumatism attack lasting nearly two months. After doctor prescribed remedies failed, Mystic Cure for Rheumatism cured him. He notes others also report good results. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons at 106 Clayton Street.
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L. Wagner
Iich
Roosevelt poised to bolster river and rail policy in coming message
Washington October 21 The president’s forthcoming message sparks intense interest over railroad regulation waterway improvements and forest preservation. Observers expect possible updates on Interstate Commerce Commission powers and a defense of the Pacific battleship plan.
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Washington
Siatletta Congress
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific
Ransdell
Louisiana
National Rivers & Harbors Congress
Panama Canal
Fire destroys cotton house in Maxeys Ga
Maxeys Ga October 21 Special Mr A J Gillen of this place lost his cotton house tonight to fire The cause is unknown 10 bales of cotton 160 bushels of wheat and 500 bushels of cotton seed burned Loss estimated at six hundred dollars How to cure a cold Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by B W L Hall of Waverly Va and sold by H K Palmer Sons Warren J Smith Bro L P Canning B C Melivoy Orr Drug Co
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B. W. L. Hall
Waverly
Chamberlain
Chambbrlain
H. K. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
B. C. Melivoy
Orr Drug Co
Question of the hour folds Hoke Smith vs Tom Watson
The News-Herald previews a tense political clash as the race narrows to Hoke Smith and Tom Watson. The decisive outcome nears, with bettors favoring Smith for the collar and control.
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News-Herald
Hoke Smith
Tom Watson
Hoke
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