Destructive Fire in Huntaville Kills One Fireman
December 22 Huntaville Ala a major city fire destroyed or ruined ten stores after starting in the Alabama Feed and Implement Company. Fireman Haden Cochran was killed and Fireman John Cotburn severely burned, with Cotburn surviving. Property losses total about 4000 with insurance covering roughly 25000. Water froze as crews fought the blaze.
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Huntaville
Ala
Alabama Feed’ and Implement Company
Haden Cochran
John Colburn
Cochran
Cotburn
Alabama Ford ,Company
W. S. Smith & Co
Sullivan Wall Paper Company
5Rison Bros
Crockery and Tobacco
Frank H. Newnan
Terry Bros. & Co
Engine sparks ignite Cheraw cotton yard blaze
Sparks from a passing Seaboard Air Line engine set fire to cotton on a Cheraw depot platform. Fifty-eight bales burned, 138 on hand. the remainder moved to safety by steam shovel crews. Railroad loss estimated at $3000. The depot roof and nearby Presbyterian church caught briefly but were saved.
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Cheraw
8. C. Columbia
S. C
Seaboard Air Line
Presbyterian Church
Americans Ordered to Renounce Naturalization in Syria
December 22. Authorities at Gayrent Syria notified naturalized American citizens they must renounce their naturalization within fifteen days or face expulsion. Spencer Eddy, former secretary of legation at Constantinople, protested to Turkish authorities demanding withdrawal. The issue may become serious due to the lack of a naturalization treaty.
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Constantinente
Gayrent
Syria
Spencer Eddy
Legation
Constantinople
Second Fire Destroys Goodwater Business District
Goodwater Ala December 22 a second major blaze in thirty days wiped out six business houses. Flames began at a beef market beside a bar and, aided by a stiff east wind, were checked before crossing the street. Loss on buildings and merchandise tops $40,000 with dry goods and groceries badly damaged.
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Alabama
Goodwater
Ala
Report on Criminal Insane in North Carolina
Raleigh special reports the annual board of charities tallying twenty nine inmates designated as criminal insane. Four white females remain at the hospital for the insane while the rest are housed in the penitentiary west wing specially prepared for this class. The physician notes none were insane upon admission, but all are now demented.
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Raleigh
N. C
State Board of Charities
Clemency Cleared Beaufort Man’s Dirty Sentence Case
Governor Aycock granted clemency in a Beaufort County case after John B. Price was sentenced to one year in prison. A judge had altered the sentence to a fixed fine, but the term closed before acceptance of payment. Price returned home 50 miles away and could not seek further modification. A counter petition labeled Price dangerous was filed.
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Raleigh
N. C
Aycock
Newhern
John B. Price
Beaufort County
Price
Last of fraud bonds secured by Glynn County officials
Glynn County Georgia commissioners led by County Attorney A L Franklin have obtained the final batch of the old fraudulent 1871 bond issue. For 4950 they secured bonds with accrued interest totaling 111600 face value. The move ends decades of court scrutiny and debate over the invalid bonds, marking the best known compromise to tax payers and financiers involved.
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Brunswick
Glynn
A. L. Franklin
Georgia
Forbade the Banns At Altar in Norfolk Wedding
A dramatic scene in Norfolk as Mrs Hanson interrupted the marriage of Bila to Caleb Harris during the benediction claiming the bride is underage. The bride insisted the ceremony proceed. A warrant is out for Alonzo Clayton who secured the license.
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Norfolk
Bila
Caleb Harris
Hanson
Alonzo Clayton
Hanlon Gets Subdued Sentence In Murder Trial
George Hanlon was found guilty of murdering Louisville police Corporal Fred Richterkessing. He received life imprisonment after a jury deliberated from 3 pm to 7 pm. The shooting occurred April 1 at Sixth and Broadway, on Hanlon's beat, following prior reports of Hanlon to the police chief.
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Louisville
George Hanlon
Fred Richterkessing
Lfe
Richterkessing
Sixth and
Broadway
Hanlon
Poice
Water Supply Failure Threatens Cairo West Virginia Fire
Cairo West Virginia faced near ruin as water ran dry after a hose was cut by a freight train. Citizens' quick work and wind direction saved the town though fires destroyed the Dunlap hotel National Supply Company's store and several buildings. Loss about 50000 with insured up to 15000. Mountain schools fund set at 3000 by Baptist state mission board for western North Carolina.
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Cairo
W. Va
Camel
Destruce
Dunlap
National Supply Company
McGregor
C. BE. Haddox
Raleigh
N. C
Baptist State Mission Board
North Carolina
High Point to Host Spring Furniture Exposition
High Point North Carolina the furniture manufacturing center plans a spring exposition. A building 10 by 200 feet and four stories high will house the exhibits.
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High Point
N. C
South
Town Plunged Into Darkness After Fire at Plant
December 22. Speer Glass Man overheated stove caused an early morning fire at the electric light plant in Statesville KN C. leaving the town in darkness overnight. Local crews battled the blaze and began repairs as residents faced a power outage. The incident disrupted businesses and daily routines until service could be restored. Further details about damage and casualties were not available at press time.
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Statesvile
Kn.c
Spe
Death of Nation's Oldest Indian Squaw in Wisconsin
Le Crosse Wisconsin reported the death of Nuc-Se-Ga, the oldest Indian squaw in the United States, at Barron's Island Winnebago camp. She died today at age 128, marking the end of a long life in the Winnebago community.
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le Crosse
Wis
Nuc-Se- Ga
United Slates
Barron's Island
Beart Admiral Sampson Improves. Cook Also Better
Washington December 22 reports Admiral Sampson’s condition improved after several days of decline. Captain Francis A. Cook, former Brooklyn commander at Santiago, is also reported better today. In Raleigh the steam yacht George D. Purdy belonging to Thomas McIntyre of New York burned at the wharf in Onslow County. Loss estimated at 27000 dollars with 5000 dollars insured.
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Washington
Sampson
Francis A. Cook
Brooklyn
Santiago
Raleigh
N. C
George D. Purdy
Thomas 4
McIntyre
New York
Onslow County
The Imported Handles Attract Christmas Value Pricing
The advertisement touts Pearl Ivory Silver and Gold trimmed handles with natural artistic flair and varied novelties for men and ladies. It promises unmatched values and mentions Christmas season pricing, positioning the items as premier gifts and decor with full prices emphasized.
Noose and Tree Wait for Negro in Sparks Georgia
A posse pursues Henry Porter, a negro, after he shot and killed J. L. Kirby, a Sparks policeman, and wounded M. J. Kinard, Sparks marshal, near the rail depot in Sparks. Porter, about 4 feet 0 inches tall and 183 pounds, fled toward Adel with dogs in hot pursuit as locals offer rewards and fear lynching if caught.
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Tifton
J. L. Kirby
Sparks
Henry Porter
M. J. Kinard
Porter
Marshal Kinard
Kirby
Ond
Mr. Kinard
Nashville
Adel
J. J. Kirby
Christmas Holiday Rates On Seaboard Air Line
Seaboard Air Line Railway offers round trip tickets at one and one third fare during Xmas holidays between all stations and to Carolina Virginia and Washington DC. Tickets on sale Dec 21 93 24 25 20 81 1901 and Jan 1 1902, returning by Jan 3 1902. Students at colleges and schools may buy Dec 16 to 22 with returns to Jan 8 1902. Info at City Ticket Office No 12 Kimball House or Union Depot. WM B Clement traveling passenger agent.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Carolinas
Virginia
Washington
D. C
Sools and Colleges
Masons Elect Officers in Golden Fleece Lodge No 6
In Coxonaton Ga on December 22 the Golden Fleece Lodge No 6 F and A M elected officers for the coming year. James F Rogers was chosen worshipful master with J B Hightower senior warden and P W Godfrey junior warden. Other officers include J W Anderson treasurer J W Peck secretary M G Turner senior deacon R R Fowler junior deacon C E B Cook chaplain W G Secruges senior steward C A Harwell junior steward and B Booratn Tyler. The lodge reports a prosperous year with many new names added to the roll. Lumbermen Will Protest in Brunswick Ga on December 22 special. Lumbermen meet and draft resolutions opposing the railroads five day unloading rule. A letter is sent to the three chief officials of each railroad detailing the lumbermen’s claims, following a prior board of trade initiative.
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Masons
Coyinaton
Golden Fleece
Jodge
A. M
James F. Rogers
J. B. Hightower
P. W. Godfrey
J. W. Anderson
J. W. Peck
M. G. Turner
R., R.fowler
C. E B. Cook
Secruges
C. A. Harwell
B. Booratin
Tyler
Brunswick
Board of Trade
Pennsylvania monument site chosen by Pennsylvanians in Americus
A party of prominent Pennsylvanians including Lieutenant Governor Ripple and Colonel J D Walker arrived in Americus from Andersonville where they selected the site for a state monument to Pennsylvania troops who died as Union prisoners in 1864 at Andersonville national cemetery 13 000 Union soldiers are buried there The party plans a costly monument at the northern state’s expense Adderton released on bail after murder charge in Americus Guerry Adderton freed on 3000 bail in the killing of Charles D Mize at a house of ill repute here two months ago He pleads self defense and will stand trial at the May term
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Pennsylvania
Americus
Andersonville
Ripple
J. D. Walker
States
Andersonville National Cemetery
Aderton
Guerry Adderton
Charles D. Mize
Littlejohn
Young Adderton
San Francisco
Hamlet
Leland
Jones
Lay
Itc
Marynes
Willie
Wille
Resisting Negro Is Wounded in Moultrie Arrest
Special from Moultrie Georgia reports Marshal Bam Morris faced armed resistance when attempting to arrest Loving a colored man who allegedly tried to shoot Morris. The marshal drew and fired, wounding the assailant severely through the right lung. Authorities indicate no blame attaches to Morris. A second brief item notes a man killed by a falling tree onWeb Cofer's place near Washington yesterday.
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Moultrie
Bam Morris
Morris
Cofer's
Washington
Dispensary Victory In LaGrange Georgia Election
In LaGrange Georgia a Saturday dispensary election resulted in 277 votes for dispensary and 208 against with a one vote counting error not changing the outcome. Prohibitionists disgusted, some voted for the dispensary. anti-dispensary voters plan legal contest against the result.
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LaGrange
Aary
How Olives Are Cured In Curing Establishments
The olives are gathered green and hard then sent to curing houses. They undergo cooking in lime and water then washing to remove lime. Fermentation in brine follows, aided by sun exposure. After several weeks the olives are sorted by size and color and packed for shipment to the American importer. Sea voyage can cause temporary fermentation on arrival but this usually improves quality if managed.
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Arco
Liz
Spain
New York
Sil
Candy Ales and Rice Christians at Christmas
Brooklyn Eagle reports on missionary attitudes toward rice Christians and the Christmas gift tradition. A Sun day school incident shows a pneumonia death of a beloved boy, whose gift was proposed to help his younger brother, but his sister reserved the candy gift for Johnny, prompting reflection on charity.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Lucy
Johnny
Woman Defends Child and Self in Tragic Hangout
In Columbia South Ossetina December 22 a wife Mrs John Phillips of near Varn ville Hampton county used an ax to stop her drunken husband who burst into their home and fired a gun missing his wife and child. She killed him in defense and was exonerated by a coroner's inquest with both witnesses being Mrs Phillips and her child.
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Columbia
D.C
John Phillips
Varnville
Hampton County
South Ossetina
Jonn’ Phillips
Phillips
Notable Americus Judge Clarke Dies After Illness
December 22 Americus Georgia mortuary notices report Judge Wellborn F Clarke a prominent citizen and former captain of the Americus Light Infantry died at his home after a brief illness He leaves a widow two daughters and a son and the funeral will be held with military Masonic and civic honors Also noted are obituaries for Mary Vajen James C Spencer Stephen Cromwell Isaac Linebarger and a New York Herald piece on actors undergoing cosmetic surgeries at St Lukes hospital.
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F. Clarke
Americus
Wellborn F. Clarke
Clarke
Stewart County
Americus Light Infantry
Mary Vajen
Indianapolis
Ind
Mary Fugate Vajen
United States
Wilson
Chile
St.Augustine
Fla
Vajen
J. H. Vajen
Cincinnati
James C. Spencer
New York
James Clark Spencer
Board of Aqueduct Commissioners
Stephen C. Cromwell
Washington
Stephen Clauskey Cromwell
Otay
Isaac Linebarger
Chicago
Elsdon Methodist Episcopal Church
Bevoit College
Rock River
Wesley Hospital
New York Herald
St. Lukes Hospital
Arthur Charlesworth
Walter Burke
St. Lukes
Charlesworth
Nick Bottom
Robert Abbe
Plaster of Paris
Supreme Court Upholds Moultrie Liquor Crackdown
Moultrie Georgia December 22 The Georgia Supreme Court sustains city council actions to revoke eight liquor licenses and to enforce penalties against liquor sales. The decision bars any legal sale of liquor in Moultrie as councils pledged to suppress alcohol have prevailed. The report notes injunctions were sought but denied and outlines the council’s authority and the pending remittitur.
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Moultrie
Paroonment
Supreme Court
Supreme Boone
Holiday Student Rates From Local Railroads
The Western and Atlantic railroad and the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railway offer cheap round trip tickets to students upon school superintendent certificate, valid December 16 1901 to January 1902. Extra cheap holiday fares on December 21 22 28 29 30 31 1901 and January 1 1902 with final limit January 3 1902. Tickets available to the public on the final dates. inquire at ticket agents.
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Western and Atlantic Railroad
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway
Call Ouv
Wabash's Big Bridge Contract Awarded
Pittsburg December 22 The American Bridge Company secured the contract for the steel superstructure of the Wabash railroad cantilever bridge over the Ohio river at Mingo Junction. The amount is over 3600 000 with completion required before January 1, 1993. The total cost is 1 in 000.
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Wabach
Pittsburg
The
American Bridge Company
Wabash Railroad
Ohio River
Mingo Junction
Robbers Blow Open County Treasurer Safe at Atwood
The county treasurer's office safe in Atwood Kansas was blown open at 4 this morning. About $1,500 was stolen and the robbers escaped. Police and sheriff alerted. investigation underway.
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Atwood
Kans
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