Early April Snow Hits Virginia and Nearby States
Virginia endures unseasonable winter as snow and frost sweep the region. In the lower valley a heavy snowstorm falls while southwest Virginia reports temperatures 2 degrees below freezing. Snow began late and continued, with depths up to six inches in places, but fruit damage is not expected. Pittsburgh area also records steady snow, over seven inches by morning, the heaviest April snowfall in eleven years.
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Richmond
Virginia
Pittsburg
Pittsboro
NSW Editors at University in Athens Georgia Red and Black
Athens Ga Amit and Special X New editors of The Red and Black were elected Fleming editor in chief H M Scott associate editor Henry Lamar business manager Campbell Krenson ideal editor D A Cohen athletic editor Jack Bower assistant business manager The Pandora editors for 1903 were chosen with one representative per fraternity Independents and nons receive one rep each Editors of Pandora will begin year with aim of success Pandora debt reduced by student fundraising budgets secure for 1903 issue and sale with a surplus expected
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Athens
Amit &Special X
Red
University Weekly
Fleming
Bainbridge
H. M Scott
Atlanta
Henry Lamar
Macon
Campbell Krenson
Savannah
Ideal
D. A Cohen
Jack Bower
Bainpridge
Red Ant Fleck
Scott
Jeame
Cohen
Bower
Krenson
Lamar
Fed
Dan DuPree
Edwin Camp
Pandora
Messrs
Dexter Blount
Kappa Alpha Marion Smith
Atlenta
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Frane Gross
Thomson
Chi Phi
Frampton Ellis
Phi Delt Theta
Virgil Brooks
Milledgeville
Claude Band
Canon
Sigma Nu
Waltee Shawe
Lafayette
Kappa Sigma
Junius Tewis
Greeneshero
Chi Psi
Joseph High
Nynuks
Maine trappers enjoy best fur season in years
Bangor Commercial reports Maine trappers see a banner fur season with prices 6 to 30 percent higher than last winter. Skins and furs are scarcer, coats and garments cost more, and dealers pay more for raw material. Outcome hinges on Russian and Siberian skins imports and future market supply.
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Bangor
Maine
London
First Crop Report Says Corn Coming Up in South Georgia
The first crop report of the season issued by Director J. B. Warbury notes corn planting is universal in much of the state and stands are developing in the far south. Wheat and oats show improvement though some crops lag. Peach prospects remain bright after a brief cold spell, with many counties reporting favorable farm work and widespread planting of cotton and corn across sections.
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J. B. Marbury
Weather Bureau
Tewo
Utuel
Carrell-ar
Gwinnett
Hart
Jackson
Walker
Whitfield
Baldwin
Columbia
Emanuel
Sea Island
Houston
Jefferson
Macon
Athan
Merwether
Montgomery
Richmond
Rochdale
Upson
Wevarren
Gener
Washington
Wilkingon
Camden
Marien
Telfair
Thomas Werther
Bowlands
Warbury
Veteran Captain Charles E Plarders Dies After Three Wars
Brunswick Ga April Special Captain Charles E Plarders a veteran of three wars died at his home this morning. He first saw fighting in the Mexican war, then defended against Indians, and later served in the Confederacy marching to Virginia as second lieutenant of the Brunswick Riflemen. He was breveted captain by President Davis for naval work at Savannah and the Carolina rivers. He later served as quartermaster and, in old age, was the Riflemen Watcher. He leaves a widow and six children. A detachment of Riflemen acted as honorary guard and the funeral will be held at St Mark's Episcopal tomorrow at 3 PM with full military honors.
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Brunswick
Charles E. Plarders
Flanders
Thucn
Floyd Rifles
Macon
Tater
Confederacy
Brunswick Fron
Virginia
Leutenant
Brunswick Riflemen
John Scriven
Savannah
Carolina River
Davis
Scriven
Appomattox
Wlanders
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Reid Declines British Guest Bid for Coronation
Washington report states Whitelaw Reid head of the U S special embassy to King Edward VII declined the British offer to host him as a guest during the coronation ceremonies. He prefers to stay longer than the six days allowed and will lease accommodation at his own expense. A separate note mentions Governor Longino requisitioning Will Majors’ return to Georgia for a murder case in Leake County with Sheriff Wallace pursuing custody.
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Washington
April
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Edward VII
London
Reid
Candler. Jackson
Goveernor Longino
Georgia
Will Majors
David McDuff
Leak County
Wallace
Leake County
Worth County
Gulfport Harbor Funds Fall Short of $1 Million Goal
Disappointed residents of Gulfport Mississippi react to Congress river and harbors committee action. Only $150,000 is allocated for harbor improvements, far below the hoped for $1,000,000 to make the port permanent. Public concern grows as officials weigh next steps.
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Congress
Jackson
Miss
Gulfport
Mississippi
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Train Kills Negro Woman in Roanoke Ala
Roanoke Alabama April 8 Special Pink Trammell a negro woman was instantly killed by a Central train while attempting to cross the track late this afternoon. Turfman Morris has smallpox San Francisco April 8 Green B Morris a well known horseman is ill in the pesthouse with a mild case of the disease.
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Roanoke
Ala
Pink Trammell
Turfman
Morris
San Francisco
Green B. Morrs
Etypest House
Labor Convention Adjourns in Chattanooga Move to Nashville
The State Federation of Labor completed its Chattanooga session and adjourned to meet in Nashville on the first Monday in December. Officers named include President T. A. Mulligan of Chattanooga, Secretary Treasurer Clarence B. Swick, and vice presidents J. T. Fox, L. J. Smith, J. B. Butcher, and A. O. Broughton. Resolutions urged miner inspectors, convict-made goods labeling, anti firings for union members, free education for poor children, and a Dayton mine disaster probe.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
State Federation of Labor
Nashville
T. A. Mulligan
J. B. Butcher
Knoxville
H. S. Friedlander
Memphis
Muligan
Clarence B. Swick
Ford
Nshville
J.T. Fox
L. J. Smith
A. O. Broughton
Nashvill
Dayton
Peach moon forecast and Georgia politics mingle in chatter
In Georgia peach belt communities talk of the April full moon and its impact on the crop with claims of cooler spells. A Wilkes County sheriff’s race stirs talk as supporters dodge direct comments while Atlanta youths return from navy service and local police impress crowds at the exposition.
Local items note escapes, fines and deaths in Atlanta
Short items report an escaped tramp near Ingleside not the wanted fugitive, workers injured at Woodward Lumber mill and a nonfatal shooting on Decatur Street. Dairymen fined for substandard milk, church services continue with Rev. Cave, and names of local officials and residents receiving attention. Also covered are a hospital release, a mayoral fine case, a speaker from Constantinople, an escape at the reform school recaptured, a potential wedding license issue, a death by alcohol, longtime resident Carter the ex-slave, Mrs. Harden’s death, and a Russian street car accident in Atlanta.
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Ingleside
Warden Hawk
William Watts
Woodward Lumber Company
James Jackson
Rowe Price
Hapeville
Andy Jackson
Mayor Price
Andy
Fulton County
Price
Atlanta
K. H. Basmajian
Constantinople
First Baptist Church
Amenia
Death in Atlanta Families and Local Notables Succumb to Pneumonia
An Atlanta family reports the death of an elderly mother after pneumonia while her son Bob Jones, a known carpenter, and other kin reside nearby. At 227 Whitehall Street, Mrs H G Kuhrt and two daughters endure illness as Isabelle improves from diphtheria while Lucille contracts whooping cough. Frank Malone, longtime Atlantan of Fondren Hill, dies of pneumonia after a brief illness, once active in city politics.
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Nicher
Atlanta
Bob Jones
H. G. Kurt
Whitehall Street
Isabelle Kuhrt
Lucille
Frank Malone
Fondere Hill
Cty
Marietta Street
Oglethorpe Park
Malone
Madune
Ways of Arctic Animal Life The Beautiful Hiter Duck Story
A St Nicholas Magazine piece describes Arctic animal life in summer and winter. It explains how foxes seals bears and birds change coats for camouflage and warmth. Details include seal hunting tactics and a drake teaching ducklings diving and survival skills.
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St. Nicholas Magazine
Omre
Moonshiners Clash With Revenue Officers Near Big Meeting Creek
In Hardin county near Big Meeting Creek a still was surrounded by revenue agents. Deputy R A Hancock was wounded. Asi Humble was killed as the attackers fired first then fled. A deputy marshal and others brought the news to Louisville.
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Louisville
Big Meeting Creek
Hardin County
Asi Humble
R. A. Hancock
Presse
Hancocte
Revenue Officers
Asa Humble
Ghrt
Firancock
T. J. Cundiff
La9
Boose
Leopards Spots book in demand in the South
A note mentions the well known work Leopards Spots recently sold by Milter at 39 Marietta, highlighting its appeal to southern readers with no other context or details provided.
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Milter
Marietta
Reed Wins in Kansas City Municipal Election
Kansas City voters reelected Mayor James A. Reed, a Democrat, by about 2260 votes over Republican John J. Green. Democrats captured the treasurer, auditor, police judge, and city attorney posts. Seven Democrats will sit in the upper house and likely ten Democrats with four Republicans in the lower house.
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Kansas City
James A. Heed
John J. Green
James Cowgill
Daniel V. Kent
H. C. Bradl
J. L Morgan
Confederate Veterans Frisco trips to Dallas with Oklahoma stops
Secure travel by Frisco System from Memphis to Dallas Texas with stopover options in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Side trips priced at 3.60 dollars to Oklahoma City and back, 1.26 dollars to Hot Springs and back. Special training and chair car arrangements available. Full details from W. T. Saunders Atlanta Ga.
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Dallas
Tex
Memphis
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Oklahoma City
Hot Springs
W. T. Saunders
Frisco System
Atlanta
Warner's Kidney and Liver Cure claim at Jacobs Baacoa BUH ELeY
Readable fragments indicate a patent medicine promotion named Warner's Kidney and Liver Cure advertised at Jacobs Baacoa BUH ELeY. No explicit date or outcome provided. The item resembles a brief health cure promotion from a historical newspaper page segment.
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Warner's
Jacobs Baacoa
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