Dowie Credits Plan Aims to Settle Zion City Tangle
A December meeting reports John Dowie proposing settlement of about 18.8 million in debts with creditors at Zion City. Dowie would give 10 to 25 percent over specified terms, three to nine months, with 40 percent to be paid by creditors. If creditors accept, bankruptcy steps proceed and details of assets and secured stock would be reviewed by a committee.
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Zion City
Seg
Tore
John Fe Todat
Pewie
Eeing
Dowie
Owie
Ae Ieee Dol
Zions
Gee, Dap
Samuel Stevenson
Gat Dowie
Setal
Bond Sale Advances for Hakely Harris Company
The Robinson-Hunner Company of Atlanta purchases a $15,000 issue of air works bonds from the Notineca-Humphrey Company of Hakely and Bonde. It is the second issue to this firm. Bonds are fully validated and ready for delivery in six days. The water extension project progresses, and the city faces tight finances but secures bonds on a solid basis.
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otineca-Humphrey Company
Toy
Editorial changes at the Union in Atlanta announce staff reshuffle
The Union in Atlanta plans immediate staff shifts with Dr. Jackson and Edward M. Skagen taking editorial roles, Alfred E. Sheldon overseeing news, and Elizabeth Hanna and Milas Louie assigned to key duties. The paper emphasizes improvements and study trips to New York to review juvenile court work.
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Cwleilan Union
Atlanta
Crawford
Law
Edward M. Skagen
Jackson
Skagen Wilhnow
Norway
Alfred E. Sheldon
Hizabath Hanna
Milas Louie
Jack- Tanta
New York Today
Tom Tf Mosley
Mair and sons contest Blair policy cancellation in court
Henry T Kent and Lm and A Lee appear for James L Blair and Blair in a Mutual Life Insurance suit filed in New York. The case seeks to compel the insurance company to honor a policy taken out in January 102 and to appoint a guardian for James Blair’s beneficiaries. The defendants have until February to answer.
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Blair
Henry T. Kent
Coast Line's Fast Trains to New Orleans Spark Interest
The Atlantic Coast Line plans fast through trains from Atlanta to Washington and New York, with extensions to New Orleans. Possible route changes involve the Southern and Queen and Crescent lines, while sharing main corridors via Pennsylvania and connections to Birmingham and Atlanta.
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Coast Line
New Orleans
Atlantic Coast Line
Atlanta
Washington
New York
Atte
Southern
West Point
Alabama
Birmingham
Queen and Crescent
Crescent City
Atlante
Georgia
Ala
Bama
Pennsylvania
Richmond
Fredericksburg
Potomac
Una Soulavily
Nashville
Ajanta
Northeastern
Sutre
Big robberies by negro band in Americus
Americus Georgia December 7. Police capture a gang of negroes who confess to daring car robberies. Frederick Wilson and Marshall Hoskins reveal thefts of wagon loads of coffee meat shoes dry goods and other merchandise. Goods moved to Americus Smithville and sold through confederates. Suspects are described as members of prominent secret societies.
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Americus
Frederick Wilson
Marshall Hoskins
Smithville
Negro Saved by Policemen in East St. Louis
Joe Irvin a 26 year old Black man shot Edward Lawson a white man aged 30 in East St. Louis after an attempted hold up at a Balloon. A mob of about 200 gathered but police protected Irvin and detained him as Lawson’s condition remained uncertain.
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St. Louis
Joe Irvin
East St. Lours
Irvin
Edward Lawson
Mount Vernon
Ills
East St. Louis
Lawson
Baloon
Kaiser fears for himself in Berlin dispatch
Paris reports December 7 that authoritative Berlin channels say Emperor William's condition is less satisfactory than officially stated. The emperor himself is said to be seriously apprehensive, raising concern over his health and leadership.
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Paris
Berlin
Wiliam
Buehl Book Co Stationery and Calendars Ad in 1904
The Buehl Book Co advertises fancy stationery calendars standard diaries and Christmas cards for 1904. Located at 69 Whitehall the notice markets a full range of paper goods and holiday items for the season.
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Buehl Book CO
Whitehall
Reform Scheme To Be Submitted To Elective Body In Russia
December 7 Noscew reports Interior Minister Von Phehwe proposed a plan to submit a new reform scheme to an elective body. Provinces would elect committees through Zemstovs nato to approve the law. The proposal marks a novel approach for the czarist regime and pleases liberal Russians.
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Noscew
von Phehwe
Czar
Artiguna
Nominations that failed at extra session and new postmasters named
Washington December 7 The extra session failed to confirm several postmasters including Loulalane John W Miller Caroline G Lyman Franklin Joseph R Domengeaux Leesville Mildred P T Prescott Luchter Edward E Fitzgerald Minden Benjamin I Ford Natchitoches Laura Bondurant St Joseph B F Steers Shreveport Samuel R Braselton Gulfport Ware H Phyfer New Albany North Carolina John E Albright Mount Afry The president sent to the senate new nominations for postmasters Alabama Wiley F Kentamer Demopolis Theophilus G Fowler Uniontown South Carolina Alfrey KR N Folger Gaffney Pennsylvania William M Bray Henderson The senate confirmed Simon Beckham Hartsville Hartsville C and J D Dennis Marion Algonco Municipal Election Calhoun Calhoun Ga December 7 An election for mayor and two aldermen was held today and hotly contested The vote mayor LN Pitts 89 J C Harkins 80 Aldermen W L Hires 90 W S King lon J T McVay de 6 The two holdover aldermen are A Cantrell and J C Mos
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Washington
Loulalane
John W. Miller
Alexandria
Caroline G. Lyman
Franklin
Joseph R. Domengeaux
Lafayette
Jessie B
Gulfport
Ware H. Phyfer
New Albany
North Carolina
John E Albright
Mount Afry
Alabama
Wiley F. Kentamer
Demopollis
Theophilus G. Fowler
Uniontown
South Carolina
Alfrey KR
N. Folger
Gaffney
Pennessie
William M. Bray
Henderson
Simon Beckham
Hartsville
J. D. Dennis
Marion
Alancoso
Calhoun
Tousy
LN. Pitts
J.C. Harkins
W. L. Hires
King
Lon
J.T. McVay
A. Cantrell
J. C. Mos
Harrisburg Arrests Man Charged in Greensboro Murder
William Ingram also known as William Hill, a Black man, was arrested in Harrisburg, charged with the July Fourth murder of Scales Morris in Greensboro, North Carolina. He claimed self defense and said Morris attacked him, while authorities note he had recently married and lived in a restaurant.
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North Carolina
Harrisburg
William Ingram
Slias
William Hill
Scales Morris
Greensboro
N. c
Ingram
Morris
China Accepts Russia Terms On Manchuria Agreement
Pekin officials say China will govern Manchuria with Russia and retain nominal sovereignty while Russia gains an advisory role. The plan follows failed options to declare war or seek aid, with negotiations continuing. Yokohama reports no new instructions as Kiromura and Baron von Rosen met in Spoqa.
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Russia
China
Pekin
Chin
Manchuria
Russa
United States
Yokohama
Kiromura
Baron von Rosen
Spoxta
von Rosen
St. Petersdure
Alimony Bid Highlighted in Georgia Superior Court
In Atlanta, Mrs Maud Ellison seeks temporary alimony from husband Dewey Ellison as divorce proceedings unfold Judge Lumpkin presided amid anticipated sensational testimony with many witnesses still to testify. Court heard ongoing disputes and noted numerous real estate transfers filed with the superior court clerk including deeds and bonds for title involving multiple properties.
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Superior Court
Alex Cutter
Warrenty
Georgia Loan and Trust Co
W. P. Walthall
Eame
Rebecca A. Seale
Arthur W. Bethel
Rugby Avenue
Annie &. Pearce
Stanley D. Perce
Boulevard
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Fonce de Leon and
Kennesaw Avenues
Paul Faver
Katla M. Gray
McDaniel Street
T. D. Meador
Berean Avenue
Julia Rebecca McDade Et
Mutual Loan and Banking Co
Marietta Street
Pletcher Street
Martin E. Wood
T. J. Treadwell
Woodward Avenue
King Street
City of
Wood Streets
Loules Ogletree
Samuel H. Ogletree
J H. Ellaworth
Mr. Wood
Lovejoy Street
Jontle P. Walker
Varice OG
Rankin
Hhodes
Haynes
Charles Faith
Nellie Faith
M. L. Carroll
E. YP. Duke
Western
Man Kills Woman Then Takes Own Life in Brooklyn Hotel
In Williamsburg Brooklyn an unidentified man, Lester C. Fitzgerald, a member of a glass company, shot and killed Matilda Wood after allegedly being repelled by advances. Fitzgerald, who was married but divorced from his wife, then killed himself. The deceased Mrs. Wood was married to a newspaper compositor who suspects the motive.
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Wood
Fitzgerald
New York
Lester ¢. Fitzgerald
Tinefty
Matilda Wood
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Grape Nuts Tale of Health Rebuilt by Honest Use
A New Hampshire woman shares how indigestion and stomach trouble vanished after switching to Grape Nuts. She reports improved digestion, clearer mind, restored strength and weight, and renewed ambition, crediting Postum Co.’s Grape Nuts with rebuilding her health and body.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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