Beriberi Strikes Swedish Bark Wilkestrom Jr Crew Attacked
Captain Lofrengren of the Swedish bark Wilkestrom Jr reports his voyage from South Africa to Pensacola was disrupted by a beriberi outbreak. After weeks of illness, the ship drifted near Port of Spain, Trinidad, where several died and valuables were stripped. The vessel was towed in, repaired, and the crew rebuilt for a new attempt to reach Pensacola.
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Penancola
Fls
Lofrengren
Wilkestrom Jr
South Africa
Pensacola
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Sweden
Spain
Navy Yard
Negro Convict John H Wood Convicted of Murder
Sacramento reports John H Wood a Folsom escape leader remains imprisoned for a second degree murder. Judge Hart orders sentence for one hundred years from today since Wood is already serving a life term.
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Sacramento
Cal
John H.wood
Folsom Penitentiary
Wood
Hart
Death penalty verdict in case of Burley rape of young girl
A Washington jury convicted John W. Burley of rape involving Adeline Turner a five year old colored girl and sentenced him to death. This marks a rare application of the death penalty in the District of Columbia for such crimes.
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Washington
John W. Burley
Adeline Turner
District of Columbia
Columbia Street Railway Sold to New Trust Group
The Columbia Trust Company led by Henry Parsons of New York City and Colum bia investors bought the Columbia Electric Street Railway Light and Power company. Capitalized at 350000 with 100000 bonds outstanding, the purchase preserves current officers W Smith Whaley president and W A Geark vice president, with E B Clark as general manager. The new management promises several improvements.
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Columbia
Columbia Trust Company
Henry Parsons
New York City
E W. Robertson
J. L Mimnough
D. L. Abney
Columbia Eleatric Street Railway, Light and Power Company
W. Smith Whaley
W .A. Geark
W. Lyles
E. B Clark
Hoyt’s Silence Holding Fast In Legal Troubles
Hoyt remains silent as a preliminary trial is not yet scheduled, with officers planning within days. He is guarded in a cell after a brief walk, while his advocates claim mental unbalance and sign that recent deals stem from illness. An unidentified trunk with a large sum is missing, and federal bankruptcy filings name Edgar F Hoyt with a receiver. state cases and receivership proceedings follow.
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Piva
Edward F Hoyt
Hoyt
Gores
Lockhart
Fogg
Edgar F Boyt
United States
Henry Porter
Percy H Adams
W .T. Newman
Columbus
Fulton Superior Court
Illinois Glass Company
Alton
Lowry National Bank
Atlanta
Henry Davis
Alleged boodlers in court in Grand Rapids
Seven of eight men named in warrants appeared in Grand Rapids police court without warrants, pled, and furnished surety. Bonds ranged from 2000 for conspiracy to 5000 for perjury. Defendants include Charles Burch and The Evening Press manager J Clark Spreet among those waived examination. others demanded police court examination. Ex City Clerk Isaac Lamboreau noted at his Lake county cattle ranch. he promised to report.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Salsbury
Charles Burch
The
Evening Press
J. Clark Spreet
Democrat
Eugene D. Conger
Grand Rapids Herald
J. Russell Thomson
George Bo Nichola
Tonia
Garrit Halbers
William FF. McKnight
Isaac F. Lamboreau
Prasant
Lake County
No Justification for Increase in Lumber Rates
In New Orleans on December 9 the interstate commerce commission heard the Central Yellow Pine Association versus Southeastern Lumber Carrisra. Commissioner Yeoman Fife and Prouty attended. Georges Gardiner, association president, testified no justification for a 2 cent increase and said it harms Mississippi Valley lumber interests while continuing lap-law allowances benefits western lumbermen.
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New Orleans
Central Yellow *Pine Association
Southeastern Lumber Carrisra
Interstate Commerce Commission
Yeoman
Fife and
Prouty
Georges 8
Gardiner
Rosaissippi Valley
Nude corpses in the graves in Greenlane Cemetery
Newport News reports an organized gang suspected of exhuming newly interred bodies at Greenlane Cemetery. Two bodies, Mrs Edwin Thompson and her father John Nicholas, were found nude despite burial in costly clothes. Both had been embalmed and preserved.
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Newport News
Greenlane Cemetery
Edwin Thompson
John Nicholas
Thomason
Burgomaster and Holmes On Grand Stage Atlanta
The Grand presents The Burgomaster with German creators Gustave Inder and Frank Pizley and a strong cast led by Oscar Leigman Ruth White and others. The article notes high audience anticipation and celebrates the production alongside Sherlock Holmes with Herbert Kelcey and Effie Shannon.
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the Grand
Gustive Inder
Frank Pizley
Burgomster
Chicago
Pixley
Laders
Oscar Leigman
Oscar
Luders
Ruth White
Willia
Oscar L. Figmen
Thomas Ricketts
Willam Riley Hatch
Charles Sharp
HR J Moye
George McKissock
Helen Deter
Harriet Sheldon
Louise Brackatt
Josephina Ditt
Burgomaster
Sesson
Herbert Kelcey
Effie Bhannon
Conan Doyte
Seminary Holiday Begins at Washington Seminary
An unusual display of caution led Washington Seminary to close for Christmas until December 31. A pupil’s illness prompted fears of diphtheria, but after tests the pupil recovered and no contagious disease was found. Pupils left with parents notified as staff prepared midwinter term start. Florida Republicans for Roosevelt in Jacksonville vow no opposition to Roosevelt’s sons in the state campaign.
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Eesulta
Washington Seminary
North Avenue
Chandler
Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Fila
Roosevelt
Nothing Feared by Red Cross
Washington December 8 The American Red Cross Society agreed to investigate its own work upon request of the opposition. Sixty three former members suspended were not present. An investigating committee will be appointed by Richard Olney. Clara Barton presided as president. Olney read her annual report.
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Washington
American Red Cross Society
Enn
Thera
Richard Olney
Red Cross
Clara Barton
Olney
International
Geneva
Red Cross of America
Samuel W. Briggs
Edward Howe
First Aid
Shell
Truatess
Hoar
Ohn G. Carlisle
Richard Olneg
Ator
Aeorae B. Mepellen Gerorel Miles
M Dugene Fike
Samuel
Atvie
Hayes
Charles A. Baker
B. DeGraw
Priene
Clara‘ Arton
John Ipa Mon
Tite
Starved man Dasher Crofutt dies in Huntington Derby
Dasher Crofutt aged 62, a Huntington native recorded as possessed of 450,000 in “Wi Dupes” literature, died of starvation in Derby Com. He was known as an element of local lore and left behind notable possessions and a mysterious alias.
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Derby
Com
Dasher
Dupes Crofutt
Teoladh
Huntington
Through the Blood Cure Claim and Antique Auction Notice
A fraudulent medical advert promises relief from rheumatism using a “guarantee of cure” and large bottles of tonic with dramatic nerve and joint effects. Separate notice promotes a charity antique auction at 46 and 48 Whitehall Street on December 9 and 10, led by Leo Eresh, auctioneer, benefiting Crady Hospital.
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Whitehall St
Crady Hospital
Leo Eresh
We Hospital
Leo Fresh
Writing desk gifts for ladies in period furniture styles
The Chamberlin Johnson DuBose Co highlights the affection for home life and social etiquette by gifting writing desks. These dainty desk pieces come in woods such as oak mahogany birds eye maple and are made to harmonize with various furniture periods from Louis XV to Mission.
Georgia News Briefs Mark Weather, Executions, Society Event
Short items report likely rain and cooler weather with 47 max and 36 min, a Cotillion Club debut at Capital City Club on December 18, and various Georgia notices. Includes retirement recommendation for Captain B B Adams, multiple Friday executions in counties, state bank statements being filed, Lula Scott death, and Masonry speech at Gate City lodge.
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Atlanta
Capital City Club
New York
Richmond court fines in contempt case involving petition
In Richmond Virginia the county court issued subpoenas against sixty persons for alleged contempt in a petition seeking to delay a case. The commonwealth's attorney charged a man with instrumental preparation and circulation of false statements and fined 25 dollars, which was paid.
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W. A . J.B Abbott
Warsaw
Milton County
John MN. McClure
Percy H. Adams
W . Newman
Columbus
C. D. Maddox
Richmond
County Court of Boottsyiai
Sip
Commonwealth
Knights Elect Office In Atlanta Council 1904
Atlanta Council No 60 elected officers for 1904 at last night’s gathering. Named were Peter F Clarke grand knight. R. Oa deputy grand knight. J. Gavan chancellor. Frank C Whatden and John A Corrigan as adjudnellus. J Sheehan financial. James Gillespie treasurer. Batzky recorder. James Meger and Walter F Young as inside and outside pearts. A Magill listed as outside.
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Atlanta Council
Knights of 6
Thoss
Entt- Columbus
Peter F Clarke
Knigis R. Oa
J. Gavan
Frank C Whatden
John A Corrigan
Adronellus J
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Beri Deri
National
Columbia Street Railway
Waltham
American Waltham Watch Company
Waltham, Mass
Norfolk Cemetery
Henry Lee
Charles R Sweet
Elie Fay
Madden
Talbott
Rogers
Valmore
Horton
Marxsmith
Pacific
Charles B Blaney
J J. McClusky
Miss Barton
Gola Osk
B B. Adams
Aldwin Blues
Milledgeville
Terrell
Baldwin Blues
Georgia
Lea Cribb
Douglas County
Emmett White
Cribb
Bob Middlebrooks
Bartow County
Adatraville
Jack Slaton
Wilkes County
ETATE
Rf.fe. Park
Lula Scott
Deostur Street
Nunnally Bros
Consumpion
Barclay & Brandon
George M Navna
Jonivr
Grand Lodge of Georgia
A M
Gate City Lodge
Order
Napier
Tally M. Graves
Charles T Balch
Western Talon Telegraph Company
White and Simpson
Balch
Pythian Hall
Gate City
Bank of the Knights of Pythias
Kiser Building
Oberammergau
Germany
Italy
Switzerand
Police Board
Patterson
Marietta Street
Noble Grand
I. D. Camp
Bulce
D. 3. Haw
G. P. Jeter
F. I. Hunter
C. W Ennis
General Relief Committee
D. L Melton
Southern
Nelson Street
Agemt Thompson
Thompson
NEW Christy
Miles Standiah
Buebl Book O
Virginia
Ee Ocat
A. Edgartom
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