Silver Question Triggers Mexican Mining and Farming Alliance
Mexico City reports rising prices as silver miners and agricultural interests unite against a gold standard. They argue that silver mining and farming deserve stronger government protection than railways and merchants, with mint operations continuing while mines in gold standard countries would shut down at current silver prices. Widespread middle class discontent and rising living costs accompany the debate.
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Mexico City
Pulliam Elected Leader of National Baseball League
New York December 13 Harry Pulliam of Pittsburgh was elected president secretary and treasurer of the National Baseball League today. The move follows a conference with the committees of the National and American Leagues and seeks harmony between the leagues. A peace conference is set for January 6 in New York.
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New York
Harry Pualliam
Pittsburg
Wade
National Baseball League
American League
Pulliams
Pullman
N. H E. Young
Young
National League
League
John T. Brush
A. H. Soden
Boston
Barney Dreyfuss
James A. Hart
Chicago
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Parliament humor over tidewater bill dialogue
A Georgia house session features a humorous exchange about a Senate bill to define land boundaries by tidewater. Mr Cann explains provisions, while remarks reveal confusion between a cooter and high water mark as lawmakers seek clarity before voting.
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House
Hall
Bibb
Cann
Chatham
Senate
Senator Symons
Tidewater
Symon
Steed
Taylor
Glynn
Butts
Nice
Hail
Mr. Cann
Coal Miners Fear Machine at United Mine Workers Meet
In Birmingham on December 12 the United Mine Workers convention adjourned sine die after debating a machine scale for coal cutting, with miners uneasy it could disunite mines. Delegates discussed succession rules favoring a district board electing a president’s successor, and the convention plans to reconvene next year in Birmingham.
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Birmingham
Ala
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Ilinois
Opera Glasses and Rogowski Bankruptcy Settlement
John L Moore & Sons advertise Le Maire opera glasses at 42 North Broad Street Rogowski bankrupt case in Griffin Ga settles at 12 o'clock in Judge W H Becks office. Rogowski owes about $15 000 with Elias Bere & Co as largest creditor. City National Bank holds $2,000 mortgage on stock. Settlement requires mortgage payment, $3,500 to creditors, attorney fees, and no homestead claim. Atlanta merchants participate. Rogowski to reopen tomorrow.
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John L Moore & Sons
North Broad Street
Prudential Building
Rogowski
Griffin
W. H. Becks
Eliasbere & Co
Atlanta
City National Bank
le Maire
City
Amer Public Health Assoc elects officers in New Orleans
New Orleans December 12 The American Public Health Association closed four days of meetings with new officers named Walter Wyman president D P Wilkinson first vice president John L Leal second vice president F W Wright treasurer O G Probst secretary Washington chosen next meeting site Resolutions backed a sanitary exhibit for St Louis exposition urged municipal control of illuminating gas A McGhee resolution urged laws to require railroads steamships and hotels to supply pure drinking water
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New Orleans
American Public Health Association
Walter Wyman
United States Marine Hospital
Sertice
D P. Wilkinson
John L Leal
New Jersey
F W Wright
Connecticut
OQ Probst
Columbus
Ohio
Washington
E i. McGhee
Negro Murderer to Hang in Anniston
Wil Berry, murderer of King Farmer, found guilty of first degree murder by a Calhoun county jury after about twenty hours of deliberation. The court set execution for soon, to be private and attended only by officials and prescribed witnesses. Perry’s escape attempts and alleged earlier crime against a man named Bonner are noted. Thomas A Harris plans an appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Will Perry
Anniston
Ala
Wil Berry
King Farmer
Will
Calhoun County
Coteman
Ja'l
Perry
Coleman
Farmer
Woodruff
Bonner
Thomas A Harris
Supreme Court
Le Maire Opera Glasses Ad at 42 North Broad Street
An OCR fragment notes Le Maire opera glasses offered in the city at 42 North Broad Street. The brief item mentions a shop or display location but lacks further details on prices dates or ownership.
Clash Between Gendarmes and Strikers at Marseilles
A street clash in Marseilles on December 12 between strikers and police left several injured. Police arrested fifteen. troops guard port approaches and disperse gatherings. Journeymen bakers and butchers have joined. authorities requisition bakery workers. strikers demand social revolution via a general strike.
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Marseilles
Bourse de Travail
Fifteenth Army
Prominent Figures Struggle Amid Arts Market Decline
Frederick Goodall, the London artist, laments a drop in art values after earlier earnings of about £10,000 yearly. His income has fallen to under £1,000 annually for the past three years. Also noted is W. Lecky’s retirement from Parliament due to heart weakness, described as the most fluent speaker whose rapid, continuous eloquence taxes stenographers seeking precise reports.
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Frederick Goodall
London
Hving
W. Lecky
Water Woes Hit Columbus Water Works During Breaks
In Columbus Georgia the water supply nearly failed after a main burst while pumping river water. Workmen later closed the wrong line near Girard mills preventing full restoration. A second main break mile from the city delayed recovery while fire protection remained available.
Catarrh Tablets Promise Safe Clear Breath Therapies
An ad warns readers about variable catarrh medicines and promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets. It claims tablets are convenient, effective, and safe, composed of antiseptic Red Gum and Blood Root, dissolving in the mouth to reach the respiratory tract, with emphasis on knowing what you ingest. The copy warns against secret ingredients and cocaine or morphine risks, noting physician approval and a 50 cent full sized package.
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Stuart
Tuart
Jarart
Wife Fears Foul Play In Disappearance Of Barrett
A newly married white man, JoT Barrett, 27, vanished from his Jett street home Thursday afternoon. Friends fear foul play as his wife, at home with a newborn, worries and local police and other cities were alerted. Barrett, seen with a stranger at the railroad yards earlier, has not been heard from since leaving work. He is described as 5 feet 6 inches, about 123 pounds, with light sandy hair and a light colored suit.
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J Ot Barrett
Jett Street
Young Barrett
Central Railroad
Wilds
Barrett
Atlanta
North
Saved at Grave's Brink by Electric Bitters
Mrs H Newsom of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with curing years of indigestion waterbrush stomach and bowel dyspepsia. She reports gaining 35 pounds and the ability to eat heartily since using the medicine which she calls a world of good. A guaranteed cure available at drug stores priced at Sfe.
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Mrs &. H Newsom
Decatur
Florida Commission Seeks General Freight Rate Reduction
The Florida railroad commission served notice on Seaboard Air Line Atlantic Coast Line Louisville and Nashville and Georgia Southern and Florida railways of a proposed broad freight rate cut. A hearing is set for January 7 1903 with plans to extend the reductions to all Florida lines. The railroads will contest the cuts while the commission cites long consideration and costs of operation. Thirteen Virginia Military Institute cadets were expelled for disorder after fireworks last night. The class president and vice president among those dismissed. About forty others were arrested or detained for questioning as Superintendent Shipp reviews the cases.
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Florida Commission
Tallahassee
Fla
Florida Railroad Commission
Seaboard Air Line
Atlantic Coast Line
Louisville and Nashville
Georgia Southern
Florida Railways
Florida
Commssion
Railroad Commission
Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
Shipp
Plucky Woman Laura Secord Saves Canadian Garrison
Laura Secord, famed for a fearless 1813 night trek from Queenstown Heights to Beaver Dams, warned British forces of a planned American attack. She duped patrolling sentries, guided by Tecumseh’s followers, and saved Lt FitzGibbon’s 250 men and two field pieces, later honored by the Prince of Wales.
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Beaver Dams
Niagara Falls
Laura Secord
Queenstown Heights
Fitz Gibbon
Beavers Dam
Niagara River
Delta
Secord
Tecumseh
Indiana
Prince of Wales
England
Canada
Mrs Secord
Chippawa
Dorseys War Record Used To Credit Him
Milford Neb December 12 Special A man named D Dorsey of Kearney Neb sought refuge at the soldiers’ home to avoid prosecution for attempting to murder his sow. His celebrated Civil War record prompted suspended punishment. The piece recounts the Andrews raid led by Captain Fuller at Marietta and the capture near Atlanta, with monuments erected in Chattanooga and by the railroad. Dorsey’s domestic troubles are noted, including pension matters involving his wife and son.
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Milford
Nebr
Andrews
D Dorsey
Kearney
Neb
Dorsey
Western and Atlantic
Atlanta
W A Fuller
Marietta
Big Shanty
Captain Fuller
Stills‘ Brigade
Mitchell's Corps
Northern Army
Libby
National Cemetery
Chattanooga
Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis Railroad Company
Manshotting at Kearne Street Alters Prosecution Path
A man fired three shots at a youth near Kearne Street but only wounded the boy’s arm. The assailant, reportedly a father figure, avoids immediate prosecution as he remains under care at the Soldiers' Home, with ongoing plans for his remaining days.
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Kearne
Dorsey
Gold Glasses For Holidays Gift Exchange
John L Moore and Sons, manufacturing opticians at 42 N Broad Street Prudential Building offer holiday glasses. Customers may exchange after gift is presented if desired.
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John L. Moore & Sores
Opticians
N Broad Street
Prudential Building
Public Schools for LaGrange Moves Forward After Vote
In LaGrange Georgia a special election produced 91 votes with 88 for public schools and 3 against, meeting two thirds with 70 needed and 2 thirds achieved, signaling broad support for establishing a public school system after long demand. In Griffin Georgia Bishop Cyrus D Foss of Philadelphia spoke on Travels in India at a African Methodist conference, while Mayor Batley welcomed delegates at morning session.
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LaGrange
Griffin
Cyrus D Foss
Philadelphia
United States
African Methodist Church
Hece Chapel
Bishop Foss
India
Georgia
David J Batley
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