Mormon Church Defends Polygamy Stance In Interview
In a December interview Joseph F Smith discusses the church position on polygamy, stating the church does not solemnize or sanction plural marriages. He explains the term polygamy, cites a 1890 manifesto, and notes declines in practicing families while addressing Mr Smoot’s apostolic role and possible political involvement.
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Woodruff
Church of Jesus
Latter Day Saints
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Mays
Smith
Smoot
Churchesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Congress
Woman pours boiling water on sleeping husband
Albert Fitzpatrick, a bank janitor in Macon, Georgia, was scalded when his wife, described as gleeful and imaginative, poured boiling water from a large vessel over his face neck and chest after he slept. Neighbors aided him as doctors treated severe burns. his eyes may be permanently damaged. She was not arrested and remained to care for him.
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C. Bruffey
Constitution Bureau
Brown House
Macon
Albert Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Miss Denris
Savannah
Fhtapatrick
Jaudanum
Hinkle
Commercial Bank
Methodist Delegates Headed to North Mississippi Conference
A large number of Methodist clergymen and lay delegates travel to Tupelo for the North Mississippi conference session led by Bishop J S Key, which meets Wednesday. The session is expected to last five or six days, then Key will open the Mississippi conference at Natchez on December 10. Prohibition is the only major issue anticipated. remaining meetings will focus on routine business.
Opening Scenes at 57th Congress Amid Floral Pageantry
The House opened with a perfunctory session, speakers and members present, and no major business. Diplomatic observers attended, including Cuban minister Senor Quesada. Rev Milburn was replaced by Rev Prettiman. The body adopted resolutions to await the president and to adjourn until tomorrow after noting the death of Rep Charles A Russell.
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Henderson
Senate
House
Charles A Russell
Connecticut
Brandegee
Love letters threaten Mirko’s Montenegro throne bid
December report from Vienna describes stolen love letters by Prince Mirko, second son of Montenegro’s prince, that criticized European policy. After marrying Natalie Constantinovitch, Mirko’s adjutant bought the letters from a Servian actress who later sold them to the Servian government for a sizable sum to thwart Mirko’s potential succession to King Alexander.
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Vienna
Mirko
Montenegro
Alexander
Natalie Constantinovitch
Servia
Mirkos
Thomas Henry French Dies at 64 in New York
Thomas Henry French publisher and dramatic agent died in New York at age 64 after a brief illness of about two weeks. He long partnered with his father in publishing plays, managed Madison Square Garden at its opening, led the Grand Opera house, built the Broadway and American theaters, produced White Lies Silver King and Little Lord Featherstone, and organized the Lillian Russell Opera Company. He represented the Theater Royal in London and was a widower.
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New York
Thomas Henry French
Mr. French
Mr French
Madison Square Garden
Grand Opera House
Death notices from Chattahoochee County region
A compilation of death notices across Georgia and Alabama from December 1. W K Wilkinson former Chattahoochee County clerk and state representative aged 61. Frank Miller traveling salesman for a New York house dies after brief illness. J H Jones Sr aged 96 dies near Cusseta after sixty five years in the county. Mrs R McCurdy dies at 10 in Athens after long illness. Mrs Randall Walker of Valdosta dies visiting Patterson. Mrs Dilzard Reese dies in Montgomery at 36, stepmother of Colonel Warren Reese. children listed in Montgomery and Natchez families.
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Chattahoochee County
Cusseia Ga
K Wilkinson
Frank Miller
Americus
Americus Ga
New York
Covington
J. H. Jones
Cussetta
Columbus Ga
J— J H Jones Sr
Cusseta
Chattahooches County
Valdosta
Randall Walker
Patterson
Eliza L. Reese
Montgomery
Ala
Mra Dilzard Resse
Warren Reese
C C Coleman
W. P Reese
Natchez
B. W. Bell
Seattle
Macon Faces Tight Backroom Fight for City Judge Job
In Macon on December 1 a heated appointment battle unfolds as Governor Terrell weighs candidates Judge Nottingham the incumbent and Hon Robert Hodges after Marion Harris withdraws. Delegations from Nottingham and Hodges camps visit Atlanta seeking influence while public interest remains high and opaque.
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Macon
Terrell
Marion Harris
Nottingham
Robert Hodges
Hodges
West gale wrecks steamship Hebard and consorts on Lake Superior
Sault Ste Marie December 1 reports a terrible west gale on Lake Superior driving the steamer Charles Hebard onto Point Mamainse and to pieces with thirteen crew and a woman cook missing feared dead. The consort Atoha vanished after breaking away, with slim chances of safety. the Warmington and Francomb reached Copper Mine Point. The Alpha parted tow and drifted in the trough with no sails set while four loaded lumber boats were struck in mid lake. Vineyard Staven Massachusetts reports the barkentine Alien Willie to be towed to Beaton for voyage adjustments.
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Mich
Lake Superior
Charles Hebard
Point Mamainse
Atoha
Hebard
Warmington
Francomb
Copper Mine Point
West Superior
Lake Hine
Vineyard
Staven
Mass
Savannah
Beaton
Falmouth
Barkentine
DUREN CUT CARTER'S THROAT IN STORE ROW
In Merrillville Thomas County Georgia on a Saturday night Pink Duren cut M I Carter's throat in Carter's store after being ejected he cursed and slashed the throat an artery was severed Carter bled heavily but should recover no arrest recorded.
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Thomas County
Thomasville
Merrillville
Duren
Assassination near Jennie post office shocks Reidsville
News from Reidsville Georgia reports the killing of M. M. Burkhalter and Roy Burkhalter near Jennie post office as they stepped from their home. They were shot by Joe Bruton and Ben Bruton who were aided by two women and three boys. The Brutons fled as neighbors feared lynching and arrests were made for the aiding parties. Both victims died instantly from heart shot wounds.
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Reidsville
Jennie Post Office
M. M. Burkhalter
Roy Burkhalter
Joe Bruton
Ben Bruton
Brutons
Burkhalters
Editors of The Pandora at Georgia University elected
The Pandora staff at the University of Georgia has elected editors in chief Frampton Ellis and Dexter Blount. Hugh Scott and Claude Bond will serve as business managers, with Marion Dickinson, Will England, Marion Smith, and Preston Brooks as associate editors. Ellis, Scott and Smith are Atlanta born.
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Athens
Pandora
University of Georgia
Frampton Ellis
Phi Delta Theta
Dexter Blount
Kappa Alpha
Hugh Scott
Chi Phi
Claude Bond
Sigma Nu
Marion Dickinson
Kappa Sigma
Will England
Chi Psi
Marion Smith
Sigma Alpha Epstion
Preston Brooks
Alpha Tau Omega
Ellis, Scott and
Smith
Alanta
Bible grand jury in session at Macon
The Bible grand jury convened in Macon this morning after a brief recess. A number of witnesses were present but details remain undisclosed. It is believed several accusations are under consideration, with jurors discharged by Judge Felton at 1 o'clock and told to reconvene tomorrow at 9. In the city court Judge Nottingham presided over S M Sons v J & Means, which was continued to tomorrow morning at 9.
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Macon
Bible Grand Jury
Felton
Manning
Nottingham
S M Sons
J & Means
Lace Cleaning Ads From A Patchy OCR Fragment
An incomplete fragment mentions lace cleaning and washing powders, referencing lace collars doilies and a washerwoman named Mrs. Rev. J. L. One of the tuitions. The text is garbled and lacks coherent context or a complete storyline.
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Rev. J. L
St Andrew Society Banquet In Savannah Gathers Scots
The St Andrew Society marked its 152nd annual banquet in Savannah at the DeSoto with about 70 members and guests in attendance. Speeches were delivered by John A. Hynds and others as the district guest list enjoyed hot Scotch and haggis. The event capped a notable celebration of St Andrew's Day.
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St. Andrew's Day
Savannah
St. Andrew Society
DeSoto
Emery
John A. Hynds
Milliken Wins Case Against Alger-Sullivan Syndicate
In Mopils Alabama on December 1, the case of Judge Milliken of New York against the Sullivan-Alger syndicate was decided in Milliken’s favor in Pensacola. The suit sought $100,000 in damages.
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Alger-Sullivan Syndicate
Mopils
Ala
Judge Milliken
New York
Sullivan-Alger
Pensacola
Capitalist Closes Deal for Large Otol Mill in Cuthbert
A northern firm secures the purchase of the large cotton seed mill in Cuthbert Georgia. The plant, valued around 100000 dollars, will be among the largest in the state. The deal spurs employment and future investments, with expectations of broader manufacturing growth for the town.
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Hbert
Spesial
Cuthbert
Bort
Bankruptcy dockets called in Macon court December 1
In United States Court at Macon Georgia a number of bankruptcy cases were called and scheduled but delayed due to missing witnesses and attorneys. Discharges granted to several filers. intervention by J E Parker to be heard in the Coonee Milling Company case. Docket to reconvene Monday December 8 at 10 AM.
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United States Court
Macon
United States
Asa’ N Beach
WB Orr
J. E Parker
Ooonee Milling Company
Curing Consumption with Scott's Emulsion
An advertisement claiming Scott's Emulsion cures consumption by increasing weight and reducing coughing. It asserts the internal process is a mystery but notes weight gain and fewer symptoms indicate improvement, inviting readers to request a free sample from Scott & Bowne.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
Ketcham Buys Georgia Land for Large Preserve
Cresceus' owner Ketcham plans to acquire a large tract in southern Georgia to create a game preserve. In Macon he was entertained, and before leaving he authorized a real estate man to search for suitable land. A Macon acquaintance presented him a scarf pin made from Crescens’ shoe as a lucky token.
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Cresceus
Macon Ga
Ketcham
Macon
Ketchams
Crescens
Griffin City Court Meets Heavy Criminal Docket
Griffin Ga December 1 Special The December term of Griffin city court opened at 9 am with Judge E W Hammond presiding About fifty cases were filed most against negroes The court will likely consume most of the week Civil business is slated for Wednesday with the criminal docket occupying the rest of the time
Trust Cannot Collect Debts in Kansas City
Kansas City court of appeals ruled that a local combine of brewers forms a trust and is unlawful under Missouri statutes. Any debtor to a member brewery need not pay, and a brewer cannot collect the debt, even via court. The Ferdheim Brewing Company lost its judgment on appeal, with reversal by the three-judge panel.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Court of Appeals
Missouri
Combine
Ferdheim Brewing Company
Brewing Company
Court of Appeals
Guarantee Fund In Court Receivership Explained
Chattanooga December 1 Special The clerk and master of Davidson county Tennessee was appointed receiver of the Southern League Baseball Association. The Memphis Baseball Park Association suit against the Southern Association of Baseball Clubs was dismissed multifariousness but appeal allowed. The fund is in receiver hands pending appeal. Washington December 1 Representative Cannon introduced a bill of 50600 to fund the anthracite coal commission expenses. Members may receive compensation within the appropriation as the president deems proper.
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Davidson County
Tennessee
Southern League Baseball Association
Rshall
Memphis Baseball Park Association
Southern Association of Baseball Clubs
Allison
Memphis
Washington
Cannon Today
Anthracite Coal Commission
Bil
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Relief and Enduring Strength
An 1890s advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for nervous exhaustion sleeplessness and general debility. It cites testimonials from Lucy Regaladez of Monte rey Mexico and others claiming rapid relief and renewed energy after using the product.
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Paine
Lucy Regaladez
Abasolo St
Monterey
Mexico
Remarkable Man Offers Free Cure Across Europe System
A sensational medical claim outlines Zerah offering European cure methods for chronic illnesses with no cost before December 10. He purportedly treats nervousness dyspepsia liver kidney stomach and blood disorders piles catarrh bladder and urinary troubles rheumatism paralysis neuralgia and more. The advert urges early visits or written inquiries to the Lowndes Building room for free services as patients are promised swift permanent relief.
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Zerah
America
Iung
Lowndes
Funeral Notice for A W Davis
Friends and acquaintances of Mr and Mrs A W Davis George M B Davis and J W Davis are requested to attend the funeral this afternoon at 2 from the residence 413 Courtland Avenue.
Attack on South First Day Sets Virginia Debate Tone
The elections committee gains authority to hold sessions, summon persons and papers, and hire staff as needed for an inquiry. A meeting is planned for tomorrow morning at 1 o'clock to discuss the resolution, with Virginia members determined to push adoption at every stage and Democrats aiding the effort.
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Virginia
Elections Committee
Orles
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