Brewers Band for Protection Against Local Option Spread
United brewers from Chicago Milwaukee St Louis and Cincinnati met secretly in innat Ohio on August 29 to plan actions to curb the local option movement and liquor sentiment. A committee was formed to devise ways to stop the spread, with aims focused on prohibition resistance in the region.
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Innat
Ohio
United States
Esterday
Chicago
Milwaukee
Lons
Cincinnati
Troada
South
Hudson Found Dead in Bed in Louisville County
George F. Hudson, aged 86 and a longtime county resident, was found dead at his home in Louisville. He died after recent complaints but appeared in good health beforehand. survived by a large family and was an early member of the county’s roads and revenues board.
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Louisville
Tepulayilla
George F. Hudson
Seeral
J T Hudson
F F Hudson
Tula Place
R F Hudson
Montgomers
Ala
KR. Howell
Silver Springa
Fla
Hudson
Jacksonville
Ila
W L. Abbott
Larue
Mise
T J Orr
J H Holcomb
Mavisboro
Fannie P Jeh Hudson
Irwinville Passes as County Seat Moves to Ocilla
Historic Irwinville in south Georgia loses county seat status as offices move to Ocilla. The town, famed as Jefferson Davis’s capture site, dates to 1818 and held a long record of county events. Irwin Superior Court terms are postponed to December to allow reorganization and preparations in Ocilla.
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Irwin
Will dispute over Exley estate filed in Georgia
Basannah August 29 special A caveat to the will of late Mrs Josephine Exley widow of Fletcher A Exley was filed in the ordinary court Thirty seven heirs protest the will which disposes of an estate valued at 100 000 Exley died last November and his wife a few months later She was 72 years old Shortly before her death she went to Florida with Mr and Mrs Archie W Steed It is alleged the Steeds exerted undue influence over Mrs Exley and induced her to change her will in their favor She left them her fortune
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Florida
Archie W. Steed
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden Pleased with Roosevelt Visit
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, after a taxing 80 day New England tour, met President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and praised him for vigor and enthusiasm. He enjoyed a lunch and felt at home amid Roosevelt’s Swedish history knowledge. A brief auto stop drama on Broadway led to a chauffeur detainment, later excused as courtesy to the minister. The prince then toured Lunapark and Dreamland at Coney Island and said he had not had so much fun in a long time.
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New York
New England
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Prince Wilhelm of
Sweflem
Prince Wilhelm
Herman de Lagercrantz
Princes Party
Secret Service
Baron de Lagercrantz
Leutenant
Sweden
Lunapark
Cony
Lesson for the South and Canada Immigrant Issues
A reform-era comparison argues Canada openly welcomes immigrants while the South resists, noting nine-tenths of newcomers head north. It cites Nashville conferences with little result, U.S. hostility to “pauper labor,” and Canada’s active recruitment and three planned emigration stations, yet not yet built.
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Canada
Wall Street
Dominion
Sngle
South Carolina
South
Nashville
Northwest
United States
Fe Hoattin
Covntrine
White Slaves Imported Across Atlantic Cities
Washington reports a systematic effort to end the white slave traffic pushed mainly in Atlantic coast cities. Misa M. Bullis named immigrant inspector to gather information on the trade. Commissioner Walthorn notes women from non English speaking races are being imported for immoral purposes despite immigration scrutiny. Bullis can supply exclusive proof of the traffic.
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Washington
Atlantic Coast
Misa M. Bullis
Walthorn
United States
Mias Bullis
Department
Animals Fond of Whisky and Insects Drinking Becomes Folly
A curious old piece explores animals and insects drawn to drink, from a honey bee to a gander and a Barbary monkey. It recounts tales of a Scottish deerhound named Juno and a horse fed whiskey, noting intoxication, deterioration, and odd behaviors across species.
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Grace
Teddy
Volumon
Bietory
Philomophers
Poeta
Jenny
Juno Juno
Bond Issue Brings Fight in Jackson Georgia
Jackson citizens demand accountability from city officials over water and electric bond plans and city finances. A suit may be filed in Isutta County Superior Court if responses are not provided before the September vote on a $10 000 additional bond issue.
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Jackson
Pittsburg
Wtgsdon
Superior Court
Isutta County
RoowWot
JW Carmichael So
Orn
C Ro Gresham
J R Carmchtel
Income bondholders named for Central of Georgia Railway
Announcement in New York states a two committee panel for central of Georgia Railway income bondholders. Members include Arththus, Ro Walter Levy, Ernest Groesbeck, Frederick W Scott of Richmond Virginia and J F Mines of Savannah Georgia. They will meet in New York to outline a plan of action.
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New York
Central of Georgia Railway
Arththus
Ro Walter Levy
Ernest Groesbeck
Frederick W Scott
Richmond
J. F Mines
Savannah Ga
Morning house break terror ends with arrest in Athens
In Athens on August 29 Miss Eppes awoke to an intruder in her Oconee street bedroom. She thought her brother Howard Eppes, a police officer, was the man. He fled after a plea not to reveal the act. The suspect, Bill Snellings, was captured, pled not to have left his home, and was given six months on the chain gang and a $200 fine by the mayor. He faces indictment by the grand jury in October.
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Athens
Miss Eppes
Oconee Street
Howard Eppes
Bill
Bill Snellings
Bill Snellinga
Japan Decorates French President with Chrysanthemum Order
Paris reports the Japanese ambassador M Kurino, acting for the emperor, presented the order of the Chrysanthemum to President Poincare in a formal ceremony.
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Japan
Paris
M Kurino
Pallleres
Primitive Baptists Meet at Bluff Springs Camp Ground
Towaliga Association of primitive Baptists holds annual session starting Friday near Zebulon with Flat Rock church, then transfers to Bluff Springs camp ground for convenient assembly. Large attendance expected as tents likely to be occupied.
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Blut Springs
Zebulon
Towaliga Association of Primitive Baptists
Flat Rock
Assembly
Bluff Springs
Brethren
The Glove as Symbol in Ancient and Medieval Times
The piece traces gloves in ancient Greek and Roman texts, noting early mentions in the Odyssey and Cyropaedia. It links gloves to property transfer in both East and West, Christian iconography with saints, and feudal gestures. It also covers gloves in poetry, chivalry, and court rituals, including wedding, funeral, and judicial customs.
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Laertes
Alynaea
Bia Cyropaedia
Xenophon
St Front
Martin the Slater
Lazarus
Cegarius
Aries
Widoes
Ambrose of
Milan
Aixla-Clapelle
Amadeus of
Browning
Storm damages Iowa State fair grounds and exhibits
A wind storm at the Iowa State fair grounds caused about 1000000 dollars in damage. The Knabenshue airship and captive balloon were blown free and destroyed, the pig tent and International Harvester exhibit ruined by rain and fire.
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Des Moines
Lowa State Fair
Knabensiue
International Harvester Conpany
Twenty-Two Word Will Probated in Washington County
Washington August 29 The shortest will for record was probated today in Washington County. It belonged to Hugh Hallam who died a few days ago. The instrument contained just twenty two words written on the back of a blank check dated 1899 and found in his vest pocket. It bequeathed all property to his wife.
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Washington
Hugh Hallam
North Georgia National Bank plans capital raise and town bonds
August 29 at Blue Ridge Georgia the North Georgia National Bank contemplates raising capital from 340000 to 60000? The city council orders an election for a 30000 bond issue for waterworks and electric lights. Several private ventures are under study, including a 139000 stock fire insurance company. Many summer visitors enjoy the mountain mineral waters.
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Blue Ridge
Spa
North Georgia National
Cotton Crop Expands Fast in Americus Georgia
Cotton trade in Americus Georgia shows 200 bales daily arrival with receipts over a thousand. Farmers sell eagerly at attractive prices as the season progresses.
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Americus
Five Held for Peonage in Shreveport Case
Five well known residents of Claiborne Parish were arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Lea and brought to Shreveport on charges of peonage. The indictment names Gras, Ander, Tom and Anna Jackson, Ida Wuelaber, Frank Glover and others as alleged participants. The bond is set at $9,000 and they will be tried at the next term of the federal court.
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iProm
Cleveland Ivader
Atates
Shreveport
Claiborne
First bale of the 1867 cotton season sold locally in Manafield
Manafield on August 28 saw the first bale of cotton for the 1867 season raised by Prince Pittwa, a local farmer near Newborn. The 487 pound middling bale sold to Almand Supply Company for 17.2 cents net, with a $25 premium, signaling unusually fine crops and expectations of over 10,000 bales handled by local buyers this season.
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Manafield
Prince Pittw
Newborn
Almand Supply Company
Penn Bridge Company Nears Completion of Atlantic Coast Line Shops
The Penn Bridge Company is closing in on completion of a $2,000,000 Atlantic Coast Line shop project in the city within thirty days. Upon completion the shops will be turned over to the railroad to install machinery. Penn Bridge has employed hundreds of workers for over a year and a half on this ongoing effort.
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Penn Pridge Company
Atlantic Coast Line
Penn Bridge Company
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