Dowie Bankruptcy Fight Reaches Federal Court
Creditors claiming more than 1000000 in claims press to test Dowie solvency as bankruptcy proceedings continue. They seek to limit receivership over Zion City industries and contend Dowie may be solvent with assets cited around 10000000 while debts claim under 400000. A Milwaukee financier arrived as a possible paymaster to settle Dowle’s indebtedness.
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John Alexander Ig
Autre
Gften
Edientor- Geven
United States District Court
Kohisnat
Dowle
Gion City
Samued Stevenson
Pewise
Enia
Dowie
Kohisant
Zion City
Dowle Ja
Frank Helmer
Gieats
Dowls
Milwaukee _millonaire
Mt Dowiette
Big
Cabinat
Robbery of 87 000 hits Baltimore bank messenger
Baltimore December 4 Stewart Hill messenger for Merchants national bank entered registry division of post office, placed his pouch of bonds coupons and stocks on a table, turned to register a letter, and two men entered. One grabbed the pouch and fled with an accomplice, despite an alarm.
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Baltimore
Stewart Hill
Merchants’ National Bank
Gold Eyeglasses Gift Line at John L. Moore & Sons
Christmas gift showcase at John L. Moore & Sons on 42 North Uroad details exchange policy after gift is presented. Prudential blog notes availability and return option if needed.
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John L. Moore & Sons
North Uroad
Prudential
ALL HEBREWS UNDER THE BAN ALL HEBREWS UNDER THE BAN
From St Petersburg a December report says American Jews cannot cross the Russian frontier without a special permit. Russian policy has long barred Jews for visaed passports. Dr Cohen of San Francisco secured a month telegraphic permit via Ambassador McCormick after denial of a visa.
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St. Petersburg
M. von Plehns
State Department
Washington
Cohen
San Francisco
McCormick
Warsaw
von Plehwe
Three Men Arrested in Conspiracy Against School Teacher
Birmingham December 4 three white men Roman Vining John Ellard and Coleman Thames were arrested in Tuscaloosa county and brought to Birmingham by Deputy Marshall R A Smith charged with conspiracy The Indictment says Ward taught a district school near Woodstock and the men allegedly threatened him to quit teaching He says he was beaten last Tuesday.
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Birmingham
Ala
Roman Vining
John Ellard
Coleman Thames
Tuscaloosa County
Marshel R. A. Smith
Ward
Woodstock
Suit for millions dismissed in AlabamA City case
In Birmingham on December 4 Judge Thomas G Jones dismissed the suit of E T Laeter and heirs against Dwight Manufacturing Company of Alabama City. The action sought possession of properties at Atlantic City valued around 3 million dollars. Plaintiffs failed to make a required $330 deposit by April 16, leading to dismissal.
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Birmingham
Ala
United States
R. B. Kyle
Gadsden
Dwight Manufacturing Company
Alabama City
E. T. Laeter
Sansome
Atlantic City
Thomas G. Jones
Chanler Weds Actress Miss Minnle Ashley in New York
December 4 at St George Protestant Episcopal church Miss Minnle Ashley, a renowned actress, married former Congressman William Astor Chanler. Rev. Dr. W. 9. Rainsford officiated. Best man was Winthrop Chanler. Guests included Mrs. Ashley, Miss Margaret Chanler, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stuyvesant Chanler, Mr. and Mrs. John Chapman, and Mrs. Emmett. The couple then departed for Palm Beach Florida for their honeymoon.
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Misa Ashley
Astor
New York
Minnle Ashley
William Astor Chanler
St George Protestant Episcopal Church
W. 9. Rainsford
Winthrop Chanier
Ashley
Margaret Chanier
Louis Stuyvesant Chanier
John Chapman
Emmett
Ami
Fire Destroyed Two Davisboro Homes In Central Blaze
Davisboro Ga December 4 Special fire swept through the town threatening the business district. The flames raged until heroic effort by white and colored volunteers confined the fire to two residences belonging to Mrs Julia Howard and W D Hunter. Both homes burned completely with no insurance. Also an ad notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets curing colds in one day with refund if not effective.
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E. W. Grove
Davisboro
Julia Howard
W .D. Hunter
Colon Celebrates Canal Treaty News With Enthusiastic Reception
Colon residents and foreigners filled the prefectura as Prefect Melendes presented the patriotic felicitation to the junta of Panama for the speedy ratification of the canal treaty. A torchlight march to the US Consul’s residence and a fireworks display ended a night of fervor amid a rising sense of regional stakes and U.S. naval presence aboard the Bancroft. In Washington, Hay’s envoy noted Colombian Senate rejection of the Hay Herran treaty, with hopes for a new accord and possible political moves to secure favorable terms, while Secretary Hay readied Reyes for Roosevelt’s audience.
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Colon
Melendes
Prefectura
Junta of
Panama
Repubic
United States
Bonheny
Bancroft
Roosevelt
Reyes
Washington
Minister Beaupre
Bogota
State Department
van Topardad
Beaupre
Senate
Ole
Congress
Hay
General Reyes
First Berrien Sunday School Convention Set in Nashville
The first quarterly meeting of the Berrien County Sunday School Association will be held in Nashville on December 2 and 3. President J H Hillhouse and Secretary R H Kelly issued a full program and invited all county schools to send delegates, with Nashville promising hospitable reception. In Athens, A M Bryant of the White Barber Shop was shot in the side last night but is not seriously injured. He declined to name the shooter or discuss the incident, and the assailants remain unknown.
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Will Gatnee
Nashville
Tifton
Berrien County Sunday School Association
J. H. Hillhouse
R. H Kelly
Athens
M Bryant
Titton
Timmons Elected Mayor in Tifton Charter Vote
Tifton Ga December 4 Special Tifton’s first election under the new city charter produced a unanimous ticket. Mayor W W Timmons and councilmen 8 G Slack P Bowen H H Tift won. Timmons resigned from council and Y J Golden was elected to fill the vacancy. A new bridge connecting Worth and Berrien counties over Little River near Tifton is 1396 feet long, easing cross county travel.
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Tifton
W W Timmons
G Slack
P Bowen
H H Tift
Timmons
Y J Golden
Worth
Berrien
Little River
Rumor of U S Protectorate in San Domingo Sparks Washington Visit
In Washington Senor Galvan, ex-finance minister of the late Wonn Gi regime in San Domingo, pushes talk of a U S protection deal in exchange for U S sovereignty over the island. State Department denies any plan for annexation or protectorate, saying America will limit action to protecting interests and honoring existing arbitration and trade commitments. Galvan may meet ex-president Won Y Gil in Washington within ten days. three revolutions are reported on the island, with Morales leading a movement appealing to U S annexation and European officials expressing opposition to U S intervention. Benor Galvan remains tight lipped awaiting his judicial commission duties.
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Washington
Senor Galvan
Finanda
Wonn Gi
San Domingo
United States
Thetate Department
Theatte Republic
Won Y Gil
New Orleans
Senor Galyon
Senor Morales
Monte Christi
Jiminez
Morales
Benor Galvan
Theodore Burton Missing on Birmingham to New York Journey
The report details the disappearance of Theodore Burton, an 8 year old boy, as he traveled from Birmingham Alabama toward New York City with his mother Mrs Francia Burton noting he left a letter November 15 and trains were watched along the route. She telegraphed to points along the road but no trace has been found. The family, described as wealthy, has ties to Birmingham and Memphis where relatives reside.
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Alabama
New York
Francis Burton
Theodore
Birmingham
Ala
Mia Burton
Burton
Theodore Burton
Francia Burton
Memphi
Emperor William to Review Troops in Hanover
Berlin reports Emperor William will appear in Hanover after throat surgery and is expected to review troops. Departure for the south now set provisionally for January. Court assurances say some functions will occur, but the emperor may advance dates due to overwork on official duties.
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Berlin
William
Hanover
Brewster explains why Negro was not admitted to Grady Hospital
Dr. P H Brewster, Grady Hospital superintendent, states Charles Foster was not refused hospital care for being a non resident. Foster chose to leave for Warm Springs after indicating illness and preferring the next train, while in transit at Union Depot.
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H. Brewster
Grady Hospital
Charles Foster
Brewster Siye
Foster
Warm Springs
Union Depot
Atlanta
Russia and Japan Nearing Agreement on Korea Rights
St Petersburg December 4 Rua's reply to Japan propozala is nearly ready for transmission to Tokio next week. Official circles hopeful the answer will satisfy Japan in main if not all details. Russia will concede but proposes modifications not radical. Negotiations focus on general rights of powers in Korea. Czar and viceroy Alexieff aided in preparing the reply. Although no admission, meeting of Japanese parliament in December not ruled to hasten matter. Tomorrow’s birthday of heir presumptive Grand Duke Michael will be a holiday with ministries closed.
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St. Petersburg
Rua
Japan
Tokio
Rusaia
Korea
Czar
Foreign Offices
Alexieff
Foreign Office
Grand Duke
Michael
Sleeper Service to Jacksonville on Southern Railway
Through sleeper from Atlanta to Jacksonville on the 11.50 p m train with occupancy at 10 30 p m Dining car serves breakfast on arrival at 9 40 a m Tickets on sale daily good until May 1904 at Florida Cuba Nassau routes via Southern Railway city Ticket Office Kimball House or depot Ticket Office for sleeper reservations and information
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Jacksonville
Southern Railway
Florida
Cuba
Nassau
Atlanta
Southern Railway City
Kimball House
Orepot
Bryan seeks $50,000 in Bennett bequest fight
In New Haven on December 4 counsel for William J. Bryan as executor appealed a probate ruling that excluded a sealed letter detailing a $60,000 bequest to Bryan and his family. The appeal also targets a prior decision admitting the will section naming Bryan as executor and providing funds to a trust for college scholarships.
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Bennett
New Haven
Conn
William J. Bryan
Philad
Cleaveland
Bryan
Great Mosquito War Promoters Plan National Association
New York December 4 Promoters of the great mosquito war call a December 1 meeting to organize a national anti mosquito association. Plans include a relentless spring campaign. The New Jersey governor will preside with entomology department representatives from Washington and delegates from several states expected to attend.
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Honal Association
New York
Long Island
New Jersey
New Jeway
Department of Entomology
Washington
John M. Egan Returns to Rail Work in Savannah
Savannah Ga December 4 Special Former President John M Egan of the Central railway returned from his leave of absence spent in New York. Asked about future plans he said no announcement at present. Pretty Odd Things advertisement follows, noting a store at 81 Whitehall St Coloumbian Hook Co.
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Savannah
John M Egen
Central Railway
New York
Egan
Columbian Hook Co
Whitehall St
Fire Claims Half Million In Salina District Blaze
A noon fire in Salina Kansas destroyed the four story HD Lee Wholesale Grocery building and damaged the HD Lee Hardware, with smaller buildings burned. Total loss around 500000 with about 250000 insured. hardware losses 35000 and grocery losses 436000. The HD Lee Mercantile Co led by H D Lee is referenced.
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Salina Kans
HD. Lee Wholesale Grocery Company
H. D. Lee Hardware Company
H D Lee Mercantile Company
H. D. Lee
Jikes
New York
Wholesale Grocers’ Association of the
United States
Herbert Spencer in Grave Condition Report
London December 4 bulletin states the condition of famed writer Herbert Spencer has caused grave anxiety after a period of illness, with details limited and officials awaiting further news.
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Herbert Spencer eVry
London
Herbert Spencer
Coast Line Eyes Through Trains to New Orleans
Railway officials discuss a plan for six Atlantic Coast Line through trains to New Orleans via the Western of Alabama. The Coast Line seeks access by compensating the Southern and expects a reshaping of northern to southern travel, with sleepers and vestibuled service stretching from New York to New Orleans. Local rail men weigh the likelihood and impact of a coast line–Southern agreement in the near term.
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Ron
Southern
Coast Line
Alabama
New York
Washington
Atlanta
New Orleans
Atlantic Coast Line
Ina Af
Mississippi Day and fair anniversary noted in meeting
In Jackson Mississippi a meeting highlighted July 7 as Mississippi Day and tied it to the anniversary of the first constitutional convention in the state. The Mississippi bureau of the world’s fair was referenced in connection with selections for next year’s event at St. Louis.
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Jackson
Mies
Mississippi Bureau of the World’s Fair
Todas
Nektear
Mississippi
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