Mormon Church Defends Polygamy Stance In Interview
Salt Lake City December 1 President John Smith of the Mormon church clarified the church’s position on polygamy amid a campaign against Apostle Reed Smoot’s U S senate candidacy. He said the church does not sanction marriage contrary to law and that many polygamous families have been publicly reassessed since the manifesto against further plural marriages. Smith described Smoot’s church role and noted that church officials have long held political office without conflict with priesthood duties.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Associated Press
Joh Smith
Mormon
Reedmoor
Unitedates Senate
Nance
Smith
Mormon Church
Presidentmith
Nile
Woodruff
Church of Jesus ‘St of Latter Day Saints
United
Aident Smith
Smoot
Ardent Smith
Testia Christ of Latter Day Saints
di Smoot
Tie
Congress
Pba
Ion
Woman Douses Husband With Boiling Water in Sleep
Albert Fitzpatrick, a janitor, suffered near-fatal burns after his wife poured boiling water over his head neck and face while he slept. Neighbors and Dr Hinkle treated him. the assailant remained free and cared for him as he recovers. His sight may be damaged and his job is at risk.
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E. C. Bruffey
Constitution Bureau
Brown House
Macon
Albert Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Lowder
DeCria
Savannah
Hinkle
Commercial Bank
Wizpatrick
Third Avenue
Pleasant Hil
Uni
Firzpatrick
Methodist Northern Conference Opens in Tupelo
A large number of Methodist clergymen and lay delegates travel to Tupelo for the North Mississippi conference session to be presided over by Bishop J. S. Key. The meeting will run five to six days and will cover routine business and the statutory prohibition movement. Bishop Key will also convene the Mississippi conference at Natchez on December 10.
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Tupelo
Jackson
Mis
North Mississippi
Key
Mississippi
Natchez
Opening Scenes as Fifty-Seventh Congress Meets
Spectators fill the galleries for the opening of the fifty seventh congress with flowers on the floor and a cordial reception for Speaker Wenderson. The brief session included prayer, roll call, swearing in of vacancies, resolutions to inform the president and fix meeting times, and adjournment after noting the death of Representative Charles A. Russell.
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Wenderson
Senate
Lste
Charles A.russell
Connecticut
Brandegee
House
Who Will Get Judgship in Macon Georgia
Macon residents anxiously await the governor's decision on the city judgeship. Incumbent Judge Nottingham and Col. Robert Hodges remain contenders after Marion Harris withdrew. Delegations from both camps visited Atlanta to lobby, while the outcome remains uncertain amid heated local interest.
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Macon
Terrell
Marion Harris
Nottingham
Robert Hodges
Atlanta
Colonel Hodges
Gate City
Hodges
Savannah Scotchmen Meet For St Andrew Banquet
The 152nd annual St Andrew Society banquet was held at the DeSoto in Savannah Georgia with few members and guests present yet described as very successful. Speeches included John A Hynds and plans for the Land o Cakes program. Hot Scotch was in demand and haggis served sparingly amid a festive mood.
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St. Andrew's Day
Savannah
St. Andrew Society
the DeSoto
Soraty
St. An
John A. Hynds
$100,000 cotton seed plant to aid Cuthbert
A northern firm will establish the largest cotton seed plant in Georgia at Cuthbert. The $100,000 project follows a visit by the firm to discuss plans, indicating strong local benefits and potential manufacturing growth for the town. The decision came after investigations into Cuthbert’s advantages and prospects.
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Bbett
Georgia
Cuthbert
Securan
Montenegro Prince Risks Serbian Throne By Love Letters
Vienna reports Prince Mirko second son of Montenegro could lose his bid for the Serbian throne if stolen love letters are published. The letters detail his affair with a Servian actress and harsh views on European states. An adjutant bought and Servian authorities printed them, threatening his alliance and prospects if Montenegro acts against King Alexander.
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Vienna
Mirko
Montenegro
Alexander
Natalie
Constantinovitch
Servia
Thomas Henry French Dies at 64 in New York
Thomas Henry French, publisher of plays and dramatic agent, died in New York at age 64 after a two week illness. He helped run his father's publishing business, led Madison Square Garden and the Grand Opera house, built the Broadway and American theaters, produced White Lies Silver King and Little Lord Fauntleroy, and organized the Lillian Russell Opera Company. He also represented the Theater Royal in London. He was a widower.
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New York
Thomas Henry French
French
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Lillian Russell Opera Company
Theater Royal
London
Death notices from Cusseta area claim W K Wilkinson and others
A string of death notices dated December 1 report W K Wilkinson of Chattahoochee County found dead in Cusseta at age 61, former clerk of the superior court and legislator. Also noted are the deaths of Frank Miller in Americus, J H Jones near Cusseta, Mrs S R McCurdy in Athens, Mrs J Randall Walker in Valdosta, and Mrs Eliza L Reese in Montgomery.
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Chattahoochee County
Cusseta
W. K. Wilkinson
Frank Miller
Americus
New York
Covington
J. W. Jones
Cussetta
Columbus
J— J. H. Jones
S. RB. McCurdy
Athens
J. M. McCurdy
R. MecCurdy
J. R. Walker
Valdosta
J. Randall Walker
Patterson
Walker
Suale Hightower
Eliza L. Reese
Montgomery
Ala
Eliza L. Resee
Warren B. Reese
C. C. Coleman
W. P. Reese
Natchez
B. W. Bell
Seattie
Banks recount starts with clothing price notes
A fragmented item mentions clothing prices and quality concerns. It references goads? and fluctuating figures from 15.80 to 827.50. The note lacks coherent context about people or organizations but signals a pricing recount related to garments and fees.
Sea disaster on Lake Superior two vessels lost
Sault Ste. Marie reports the steamer Hebard driven ashore at Point Mamainse and broken apart with thirteen crewmen and a woman cook missing. The Alpha, tow vessel, also unrecovered after parting tow in heavy seas. Warminster and Francomb reached Copper Mine Point after gale. Alien Willie arrived at harbor awaiting tow to Boston.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Lake Superior
Charles
Hebard
Point Mamainse
Alpha
Warmington
Francomb
Copper Mine Point
West Superior
Lake Erie
Vineyard Slaven
Mass
Willie
Savannah
Boston
Falmouth
Duren Cuts Carter's Throat in Thomas County Store
In Merrilville, Thomas County, Pink Duren cut F M Carter's throat in a store Saturday night. Carter bled heavily before the artery was stopped. Duren was intoxicated and cursing when ejected. Carter likely to recover. no arrest reported.
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Thomas County
Thomasville
Merrilville
Pink Duren
F. M. Carter
Carter
Duren
Biber Grand Jury In Session In Morning
The Bible grand jury convened this morning after a short recess with several witnesses present. It is understood accusations are before the body for consideration. In Superior Court Judge Felton discharged the jury at 1 pm and ordered a 9 am reunion tomorrow. In City Court Judge Nottingham presided over S. M. Sons v Means with a continuance to tomorrow at 9.
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Macon
Bible Grand Jury
Felton
Nottingham
S. M. Sons
J. T. Means
Pearline Soap Endorsed for Delicate Laces at Home
A reader praises Pearline soap for washing lace collars and embroidery at home rather than using a washerwoman. Mrs. Rev J L One of the Millions appears as a signature or alias in the message.
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Rev. J. L
Milliken Wins Case Against Alger Sullivan Syndicate
Judge Milliken of New York wins a high profile suit against the Sullivan Alger syndicate in Pensacola. The case sought $106,000 in damages. The Dec 1 dispatch notes the verdict in Milliken's favor after a duel with the defense and observes the ruling in Mobile, Alabama.
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Alger-Sullivan Syndicate
Mobile
Ala
Judge Milliken
New York
Sullivan-Alger
Pensacola
Curing Consumption with Scott's Emulsion Promised
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a reliable aid to consumption, claiming it builds flesh and reduces coughing by boosting weight and easing lung symptoms, while noting the exact internal action remains a mystery. Scott & Bowne chemists of New York state their preparation helps those with consumption.
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Scott
Sebi
Scott & Bowne
Soo Pratl St
N Ye
Many Cases in Bankruptcy in Macon Court
In Macon Georgia December 1 special session of the United States court called many bankruptcy cases, but absence of witnesses and attorneys adjourned some to future dates. December 4 6 and 8 set for handling matters including J E Parker intervention in Coonee Milling. Discharges granted for W Bullock Johnson Beddingfield C H Johnson Maggie Vansyckie Solomon Hermann Joseph Reinhardt Pleasant BiH Pharmacy Macon Sash Door and Lumber Company. The docket resumes Monday December 8 at 10 AM.
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Macon
United States
Ala’ N. Beach
W. B. Orr
J. E. Parker
Coonee Milling Company
W. Bullock
Johnson & Beddingfield
C. H. Johnson
Maggie A. Vansyckie
Solomon Hermann
Joseph B. Reinhardt
Pleasant
Bih Pharmacy
Macon Sash, Door and Lumber Company
Ketcham Buys Georgia Land For Game Preserve
Cresceus owner Ketcham plans a large tract in southern Georgia to convert into a game preserve. While in Macon he rewarded a local real estate man with a scarf pin made from Crescens shoes, seen as a lucky keepsake and gesture of thanks.
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Cresceus
Macon
J— Sletcham
Ketcham
Ketchama
Crescens
Assassination near Jennie Bos station shocks Reidsville
News from Reidsville Georgia reports M M Burkhalter and Roy Burkhalter murdered near Jennie Bos station on Saturday night. Gunmen Joe Bruton and Ben Bruton shot them in the dark. two black women and three boys aided and shot. Women and boys arrested. Brutons escaped but pursued amid likely lynching. Both victims killed instantly at their doorstep.
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Reidsville
Jennie Bos
Burkhalters
Editors of The Pandora elect Georgian annual staff
The Pandora annual editors at the University of Georgia have been chosen. Frampton Ellis Phi Delta Theta and Dexter Blount Kappa Alpha will be editors in chief. Hugh Scott Chi Phi and Claude Bond Sigma Nu are business managers, with Marion Dickinson Kappa Sigma Will England Chi Psi Marion Smith Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Preston Brooks Alpha Tau Omega as associate editors. Elis Scott and Smith are Antanta boys.
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Georgia University
Athens
Pandora
University of Georgian
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 Epsilon
Preston Brooks
Alpha Tau Omega
Griffin City Court Opens With Heavy Negro Docket
Griffin Ga December 1 Special ed The December term of the city court opened at 9 this morning Judge B W Hammond presiding About fifty cases have been made mostly against Negroes and the court will likely consume most of the week Wednesday set for civil business and except that day the criminal docket will occupy the court's attention
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Grifin
Trust Cannot Collect Debts in Kansas City
Kansas City court of appeals ruled today that the local brewing combine forms a trust and is unlawful under Missouri statutes. The Ferdheim Brewing Company sued a saloon keeper who owed it, won in lower court, but the judgment was reversed by the appellate court in a decision joined by all three judges.
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Kansas City
Brewing Company
Court of Appeals
Guarantee Fund In Court Receivership For Southern League
In Chattanooga Tenn a receiver was appointed for the Southern League Baseball Association funds. Clerk and master Park Marshall of Davidson county was named receiver of the contested guarantee fund after Chancellor Allison dismissed the bill as multifarious but allowed an appeal. Pending final disposition, the receivership remains operative due to an effective appeal.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Davidson County
Tennessee
Southern League Baseball Association
Park Marshall
Memphis Baseball Park Association
Southern Association of Baseball Clubs
Allison
Meraphis
Bill Allocates 330000 For Coal Commission Expenses
Washington December 1 Representative Cannon introduced a bill to appropriate 330000 to cover the expenses of the anthracite coal commission appointed by the president. The measure allows the members to receive compensation within the appropriation as the president deems proper.
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Washington
Cannon Today
Anthracite Coal Commission
Paine's Celery Compound Claims Noted Healed Nervous Sufferers
An American testimonial from Lucy Regaladez of Monte Rey Mexico describes severe nervous suffocation and insomnia relieved by Paine's Celery Compound after other medicines failed. She credits six bottles with a complete recovery and gratitude to the tonic.
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Paine
Diety Lucy Regaladez
Abasolo St. Monterey
Mexico
A Remarkable Man Promises Cures by New System
The deaf, blind, and lame are claimed cured at no cost by a secret European medicine from By rope. Zerah boasts a vast patient record and rapid, permanent relief for chronic disorders including nervousness, dyspepsia, liver and kidney troubles, piles, catarrh, rheumatism, paralysis, and private diseases.
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Whale Medical
Europe
Manning
Zerah
America
Free For 10 Days Offer At Medical Office
Free for 10 days for those who call before December 10. Treatment free until cured, costs only for needed medicines. Aim is rapid personal contact with the sick and afflicted. Office will crowd from morning until night in the last days of free services. Room 415 Lowndes building. If you cannot call, write.
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Lowndes Building
Funeral Notice for Mrs A W Davis
Friends and acquaintances of Mr and Mrs A W Davis George M 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 Sparks Virginia Fight
Content shows a legislative committee empowered to investigate alleged heresy and papers, with expenses paid from the house contingent fund. Virginia members plan to fight the resolutions at every stage, aided by Democrats, and a meeting is set for tomorrow morning at Noreroack.
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Virginia
Elections Committee
Norerock
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