Savannah Man in the Asylum and a Fraud Case
A Savannah man named James S Anders is confined in a city hospital after insanity and a suspected mail fraud scheme. He traveled as a traveling representative for the Southern Pecan Company of Georgia selling pecan trees pitched to bear nuts in two years. Deputized marshals placed him under arrest for fraudulent mail orders as buyers nationwide sent inquiries. Dr Capers reports Anders is insane and will be transported back to Georgia when able.
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Vicksburg
Mass
James S Anders
Savannah
Gia Anders
Anders
United States
Marshial
Edward Yellowy
Southern Pecan Company
Georgia
Dr Capers
Streetcar Strike Breakers Hinted From Bard Visit
A man calling himself Bard is in Norfolk inviting street car workers for San Francisco and Lima Ohio. He plans to take a large group of strike breakers to those cities, with most headed to San Francisco. Transportation is provided, and the move follows the recent local strike. The report notes a majority likely to depart for San Francisco.
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Bard
Norfolk
San Francisco
Lima
Ohio
United Rilroads
United Railroads
Three Minds Shared Thought Across Distances
A writer discusses thought transference as a real phenomenon likening it to telegraphy and hypnosis. He recounts a curious, perfectly true story of three minds sharing the same thought simultaneously despite being far apart. The piece links emerging ideas to acceptances of future possibilities.
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Mater
How Cruel of Him Chelsea Gazette
Mrs Mann-William asks why he races to the club each evening after dinner. He says he wants to atone for all the evenings he spent courting, implying a change in their routine and priorities after marriage.
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Chelsea Gazette
Piles relief advertised with free Ge application
Muddled ad promises pile relief with Soliipic and Ge application. Claims permanent cure of external or internal hemorrhoids with immediate relief. Mentions Bic 50e and sale through Brochista and mail order, with unclear names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soliipic
Humphreys
Richmond Social Notes Highlight Elite Week Events
Richmond Va April notes recount a week of society happenings led by a reception at the executive mansion hosted by Governor and Mrs Montague for Robert Ogden and the Southern Educational Board. Parties followed including Mrs Greenbe Adams honoring Mrs Alfred Pope with elegant decor, and Miss Ellen Tree hosting euchre with prize gifts. The piece also notes engagements, a county hunt wedding, and a trip by A J Montague to Macon for the educational board meeting, plus a New York hotel tip for visitors.
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Sociery Areles
Executive Mansion
Montague
Robert Ogden
Southern Educational Board
Richmond Educational Association
Ogden
Athens
Hampton Institute
Normal and Industrial Institute
Richmond Society
South
Greenge B. McAdams
Franklin Street
Alfred T. Pope
Louisville
McAdams
Alfred T Pope
Lousville
James R Branch
Robert G Cabell
Randolph Wiliams
Charles I Stokes
W R K. Bowle
Robert Boykin
W .T Moutton
Misers Mary
Phronte Pegram
Effie Branch
Ellen Tree
Moss
Marianne Meade
Norfolk
Gibson-Hillard
Richmond
Believed in Turn About in Téttie Chronicle
In a Téttie Chronicle tale a mother told Rifiton he was older than the baby and must share, the next day Milton seeks other amusements. The following morning Milton tries to collect toys while guarding the baby, declaring I let him have my toys and be the littlest yesterday and now I will be the littlest today.
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Téttie Chronicle
Mamma
Rifiton
Milton
Penalty Delay Claims Fire Notice Refusal at Seattle
A Seattle incident reports a telephone operator refused to connect a subscriber to the fire department delaying notice of a fire. Loss cited at 360000. The subscriber and the Insuranes company sue the telephone company for damages per a California paper.
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Bersuse
Seattle
Inanranes Company
Cays
Califoria
The Philosophy of Dress And Conduct In Society
The essay argues seasonally for practical clothing choices and honest outlay, contrasting flashy apparel with genuine neatness and good workmanship. It links dress philosophy to conduct, claiming cleanliness, intelligence, and culture shape a home and character more than expensive outfits, urging steady personal refinement. Lea Watson Walker, Hawkinsville, Ga.
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Lea Watson Walker
Hawkinsville
How to Keep a Husband from a Clever Advice Column
A witty female writer outlines tactics for maintaining a marriage. She advises two years to study a husband’s weaknesses and craft strategies, using dinner and flattery for appetite, praise for intellect, stylishness for vanity, and a light touch on jealousy, while avoiding dullness and harshness. The piece ends with the view that women bear a martyrish burden.
Will Gather at Lithia May 6 for Georgia Industrial Assoc
The Georgia Industrial Association plans its second annual meeting at Lithia Springs on May 6. Topics include mutual insurance, officer elections, and mill leaders address issues from securing and preserving Chinese trade to freight rates. Rail fare incentives and a banquet are arranged with strong Atlanta participation led by secretary Charles D. Tuller.
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Georgia Industrial Association
Litha Springs
Wome
Georgia
Ti Ia
South
Annient
Lkely
Sweet Water Park Hotel
Lithia Springs
Traiia
Austell
Atlanta
Charles D Tuller
Silent Welcome Back to the Circle and Postal Cheer
Melrose Florida writer R E Merryman celebrates the postal system as Uncle Sam’s gift to maintain greeting exchanges with elves and guests, noting Easter wishes from Mrs Bryan and photos from absent relatives in Dakota. He praises daily messages that comfort the ill and reflect on Woman’s realm through mail.
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Mrs Bryan
Uncle Sam
Dakota
Sam
R. E. Merryman
Melrose
Fla
An Advantage in Spring Flight
A reflective verse celebrating a merry bird with strong wings that could roam in spring without getting wet, imagining freedom and travel beyond wet weather. The speaker hints at Washington Street as a locale reference while yearning for effortless flight.
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Washington Str
Strong Plea Defends Chinese in Nation’s Exclusion Debate
Joaquin Miller argues against the Chinese exclusion act in The North American Review, citing women’s pleas for aid, Chinese literacy, honesty in banking, and the need for Chinese labor in the Southwest. He challenges claims of degradation and cites his experiences in Oregon and California, noting few crimes linked to Chinese workers and urging hard work over saloon life.
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Joaquin Miller
Senate
North American Review
Washington
Oregon
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Louisiana
Great Southwest
Pekin
Hong Kong
Japan
China
Confucius
San Francisco
Placer
Grant County
Country Girl Seeks Book Club Admission In Letter
A plain country girl writes with shy self deprecation about living in isolation and enjoying riding and reading. She asks to join The Sunny South Book Club and expresses sympathy for Incognito in a sad love affair while offering fragrant flowers to each member.
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Sunny South Book Club
Sunny South editor recalled by actor in letter
An actor and wanderer, Erlimne of New Haven, recalls five years away from the Sunny South. He notes Musa Dunn and Lizzie Thomas, mentions Mrs. Bryan as the paper's earliest editor, and requests a copy be sent to Albany for a short company engagement.
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South
Musa Dunn
Albany
Erlimne
New Haven
Conn
Bridge Bill Passes for Chattahoochee Crossing at Columbus
The House approved a measure authorizing construction of a bridge across the Chattahoochee River at Columbus Georgia with the project set for funding and early construction. The vote reflects legislative support for regional infrastructure linking Columbus to surrounding areas.
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Columbus
Washington
House
Chattahoochee River
Connecticut tobacco growth begins in a troubled year
A farmer from Bummerville reports uncertainty about when tobacco plants were first set and whether the crop will thrive this season. The article notes Connecticut’s uncertain weather and the timing of planting as key factors for future growth.
Tsi Ann’s Court Deference Noted By Beijing Crowds
Baltimore American reports a Chinese procession through Pekin gates with Tsi Ann, empress dowager and head of the coalition, stepping from a gilded sedan to the temple steps. On return she notices foreign diplomats watching from the wall and bows with a courtly Chinese greeting. Cable traffic then carries messages claiming Tsi Ann showed notable deference to foreigners.
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Tsi Ann
Baltimore
Pekin
Yes or No Corner Echoes in Capron Exchange
The Washington Post recounts a House exchange where Representative Capron dodges a question by forcing a yes or no answer. A heckler asks about beating his wife, trapping the speaker with a choice that implies past or ongoing conduct.
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Washington Post
Representative Capron
Rhode Island
Capron
Ted
Mr. Capron
Concerning Her Parrot and Veiled Plans
A fragment from a Philadelphia item hints at a blasphemous parrot and a mother urging marriage for money. The dialogue touches on fear of deprivation, marital prospects, and a note on genteel private theatricals and jealousy among friends.
Schedules show Trains at Union Depot and routes through Georgia
Schedule notes arrival and departure times for Central of Georgia Railway Georgia Railroad and Atlanta Knoxville and Northern lines. Trains connect Jonesboro Savannah Macon Hapeville Clinton Washington Conyers Covington Augusta Lithonia and Marlata with daily and some one day only services and Sunday exceptions.
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Union Depot
Adan
Go Central OF Geongia Railway
Jonesboro
Sggvannah
Savannah
Hapeville
Ara Hippevile
Macon
Hapevite
Hipeville
Bhaboard
Snortsik
Clinton
Washington
Norfolk
Georgia Railroad
Socam
sAuguste
Conyers
Lithonia
Covington
Augusta
Saugusta
Atlanta
Knoxville
Northern
Wis
Arr
Marlata
Bom
Southern Railway Trains Leave Atlanta for Various Cities
Train schedule lists numerous daily Southern Railway trains from Atlanta with routes to Cincinnati Birmingham Memphis New Orleans Boston unsure. Includes through Pullman sleeping cars, dining service, and through connections to Washington New York Norfolk Richmond and Chicago. Multiple daily departures specify numbers times and routes with local and through services.
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GSOA
M.L
Pullman
Cincinnati
Brunswick
SIU AM
Columbaa
Birmingham
Memphis
Korean City
Charlotte Danville
Richmond
Chateanooga Arrhe
Chattanooga
Washington
Southwestern Limited
New York
NYN
Moon
Atlanta
Charlotta
Norfolk
Accington
ONO
Haghan
Golumbus
Columbus
Ato
Aecog
Tineinraul
Jacksonville
Bry
Rick
Jacksonvlle
U. & Foot Mall
Easton
Kimbs
Phares City
Dothan School Building Bid Notice in 1902
ITO CONTRACTORS AND BUILDEES bids invited for the Dothan city school building in Dothan Henry county with bids due by noon May 6 1902. Each bid must include a certified check of 69 dollars. Plans and specifications available at Ansela & Charman architects Montgomery or at Dow F Newton secretary building committee Dothan Ala April 22.
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ITO
Dothan City
Dothan
Henry County
Alo
Ansfela & Charman
Montgomery
Dow. F. Newton
Than
Ala
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Lock W Redd
Marta
Tex
Redd
Coumbus
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Frisco
Huntsville
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Opera House
J W. Caldwell
Douglas Taylor
Cummings
Congressman Cummings
Champ Clark
Mexico
Brochista
Tor Willan
Jens ‘Staes New Kort
Allie Wright Walters
Frances Grace McClain
Ringgold
Rome
Broadway
Lithia
Catis
Stockdell
Tennessee
Underwood
Namper’s
Mother
Hove
Maggie Hudora Humphries
Buck
Connecticut
Bummervile Journal
Farmer
Hill
Bia
Sevear
Rose
Mabel Khava
Philadelphia
Canada
Havana
Cuba
Th Press Company
Tay W
Southern Express Company
Southern Railway
Hotel
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Southern
Washington & Southwestern Limited
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