Bill aims to cut southern representation in Congress
Washington reports Representative Bennett of New York introduced a bill to reduce national representation due to disfranchisement of Black voters. The proposal would cut total seats from 386 to 35 and shrink each southern state's delegation accordingly, with Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia listed for reductions.
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Washington
Bennett
New York
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Divorced Peer Weds Divorcee in Ceylon
Cowley and Lady Hartopy were married today in Ceylon. Lady Hartopy, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Henry Wilson of Warter Yorkshire, was previously divorced by Sir Charles Hartopp after a sensational trial in which Earl Cowley was a co respondent. The case ties to Viscount Dangan and the title's heir, with Lady Violet Neville later marrying Robert Myddelton-Biddulph while still styling as Countess Cowley. University tensions in Tokio end as Premier Katsura accepts President Kubota’s resignation.
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Lady Hartopy
Charles
Henry Wilson
Violet Neville
Marquis of Abergavenny
Robert Myddelton-Biddulph
Violet
Countess Cowley
Via
Count Dangan
Local obituaries and notices announced
J Strickland aged 70 died at home on Peters street after long illness. Funeral at Forrest Park with interment. Wife and six children survive. Mrs W G Raoul Sr funeral due at residence on Peach Tree Street with interment at Oakland. Exchange Bank of Savannah charter filed with Secretary of State Phi Cook. incorporators W W Osborne A J Garfunkel and Sigo Myers. capital 100000. Weather forecast predicts continued unsettled conditions with more rain and cooler temps. A newborn girl died after exposure near Ponce de Leon springs. city funded inquest found death due to human action. St Marks Church Ladies serving bird luncheon today 2 to 3 at Peachtree Street Bank’s home. Bazaar at Tabernacle dormitory 71 Luckie.
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J. Strickland
Peters Street
Forrest Park
W. G. Raoul
W. G. Raoul, Sr
Peachtree Street
John BE. White
Oakland
Phi, Cook
Exchange Bank of Savannah
Ww. W. Osborne
A. J. Garfunkel
Sigo Myers
New Yorker Craftsman Tailors Finest Dress Suits
The evening finds the New Yorker in a dress suit and white or fancy waist coat with unmatched correctness, style, fit, and finish. No other tailors compare to the New York craftsman, offering the choicest and most distinctive labels.
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New Yorker
New York
Tabernacle school crafts aid sale opens for holidays
The sale features work by Tabernacle Industrial school boys and girls including fancy work charity pieces and ornamental items. Proceeds fund the school’s development. The bad war will serve as the sale venue with evenings meals available in the same building.
Waiters the man who did shooting identified in Georgia
Savyannah, Ga December 14 Special Willem Waiters held in Chatham county jail was identified as Gem Westcott alias C Walker Curley, the man who shot nine people at Naseau ville Florida on November 11. A. 9. Goffin, brother of a victim, identified him. Goffin accompanied by Sheriff Higginbottom of Fernandina. Waiters denied it. He allegedly stole a shotgun, incited a fight, and shot Eubanks, Goffin, Snyder, and others, wounding nine. He was sentenced to ten years and is said to be an escapee from a prior manslaughter sentence in Macon.
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Goffin
Savanash
Sherif Higginbottom
Fernandina
Gofin
Nessauville
Watters
Alex Eubanks
Eubanks
M. S. Goffin
Walters
Solomon Snyder
Weeks Company A Delights Grand Audience With Mirth and Music
The Weeks company presented An Evening of Mirth and Music at the Grand last night. The troupe included Mr Weeks Miss Elizabeth Mayo violinist Mrs L S Stallings soprano and Miss Maud Golf Paul vocalist and accompanist. The performance drew a large crowd and was well received with high praise for Weeks. Meanwhile Columbus business leaders led by J Ralston Cargill William S Slade Dan Joseph and G B Whitehead travel to Apalachicola Florida to push West Pass improvement before returning home tomorrow.
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Edwin R. Weeks
Weeks
Elizabeth Mayo
L. S. Stallings
Maud
Golf Paul
Weat Pass
Columbus
United States Board of Engineers
Apalachicola
Fla
West Pass
Board of Trade
J. Ralston Cargill
William 8.Slade
Dan Joseph
G. B. Whitehead
Professor Geiger to Lecture on German School System
Guinesville Ga December 14 Special Professor Geiger will deliver a second lecture on the German school system in the High school room at 3 30 Friday afternoon of this week.
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Geiger
Guinesville
Geiger Willl
20 Percent of Population in Public Schools
Washington reports 16,256,038 pupils enrolled in common schools for 1905, about 20 percent of the population per census. Average attendance reached 102 days. Total pupils in all schools and institutions amount to 18,589, aol.
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Washington
Commissioner of Education
Pureau
Full dress items praised for season’s importance
A fragment notes that full dress holds special importance this season. It mentions Muse’s parcel containing such wear and promises a hearty reception, with values ranging from a few dollars to forty dollars and various prices listed. No clear event or names beyond generic terms.
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Muse’s
Smoking jackets and dinner tuxedo among home attire items
The article describes smoking jackets, house coats, and a dinner tuxedo as related home attire. It notes fashionable double face cloths edged with silk cords and frog closures, with prices ranging from five dollars to fifteen dollars.
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Attlanta
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Needham
Nuywo
Earl Cowley
Lady Hartopp
Uionibo
Ceylon
DR. Geo. Noble
Southern Gynecological Association
Atlanta
Louisville
Southern Surgical and Gynecological Association
George P. Noble
Meath
Stewart McGuire
Richmond
J. D. Mastin
New Orleans
W. B. Haggard
Nashville
Marbury
Yester-N
Ponce de Leon Springs
Harry Poole
Ladies OF ST
Tabernacia
Luckiel
Hotels Netherland and Savoy
Allfred Benjamine
Makers
Essig Bros
Whitehall Street
Atlanta Credit Men’s Association
Piedmont Convention Hall
Wilmer
Moore
Bureau of Collection
Association
Glover
Southern Railway
United States
Newman
Clarence Markele
Nick
Walter G. ‘Walters
Sarah Welters
Atlante
Culpepper Court House
China
Tokio
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Japan
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Savannah
Nassarville
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Weeks Company
California
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Yuba
Catatogue
Bell Phone
Glendale Springs Distilling Co
Atlanta, GA
Enoz
Emnox
Muffiers
Piuffliers
Muse
Whitehall
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