Baths and fasting in typhoid care urged by Selwyn in 1899 notes
In a wartime era discussion, Selwyn argues typhoid should be treated with baths to reduce fever and support digestion, criticizing overfeeding and drugging. He warns against forcing food when appetite is absent, promotes natural recovery and fasting as a therapeutic tool, and cites historical views on disease management. He contrasts this with a later essay critiquing American demographic trends and immigration patterns.
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Vorses
Porms
Tanner
Fightstingt
Selwyn
The Difference North and South on New Hampshire Suffrage
A Atlanta dated commentary on the New Hampshire constitutional amendment barring voting for nonreaders, criticizing the grandfather clause vs the southern model. The piece mocks illiteracy tests while praising exclusion of non English readers and doubting Northern handling of foreign and rural voters.
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Philadelphia
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Quebec
Trewd
Jean Crape
Ingliss
South
Reforms Up in Vermont Move Toward Prohibition and Death Penalty Change
Vermont lawmakers, elected on a license debate, push a high license liquor measure to a popular vote and move to abolish the death penalty for murder, signaling a broad reform surge as saloons reopen and prohibition looms.
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Vermont
Christmas Thought Urges Help For The Poor And Sick
A Christmas exhortation calls Atlanta residents to extend generosity to the needy rather than seek personal festivity. It frames giving as a duty and spiritual practice aligning with the advent story of Christ, urging acts of mercy to the lame, sick, and outcast and to broaden the happiness of the season through compassion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Political upheaval and death noted in Atlanta piece
The article laments abolition of state free passes for judges and legislators by Vermont’s legislature, praises repeal of a strict prohibition law in favor of local option and high license, and cites the departure of political bosses. It also reports the death of Colonel William T. Moyers, Atlanta lawyer and park commission president, saddened by his wife and seven children.
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New Hampshire
Supreme Court
Vermont
Tiy Proctors
Webps
McCulloughs
William T.moyers
Willam T. Moyers
The
Park Commission
Mr. Moyers
Ireland Gains Ground in Land Settlement Talks
A Dublin meeting of land lord and tenant representatives signals progress toward peasant proprietorship. It notes 62,000 ex-tenants now own their farms, aided by British loans totaling over 100 million dollars, marking a shift from alien ownership toward thriftier homes.
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Ireland
Dublin
Emerald Isle
Fee
Land Acts in Ireland Face Slow Grounding of Ownership
The piece notes Edward's push for tenant land purchase with little exchequer cost, while landlords resist. It highlights unequal payouts, how some tenants gain ownership while neighbors cannot, and the appeal of more humane eviction laws and tenancy safeguards. The article anticipates compulsory sale provisions like the Russell bill and a forthcoming land bill by Balfour.
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Edward
United Kingdom
Ireland
Russell
Balfour
Insurance novelties invite plans on birth and morality
A Boston insurers scheme grants married mothers a $200 to $500 payout upon motherhood, after an initiation fee of $6 and yearly dues of $4. The article notes the proposal links policy to reproduction with no free moral agency, and questions its practicality and dividend potential. It compares to a Rev. Charles Sheldon movement and to other birth based insurance ideas, highlighting controversial motives.
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Charles Sheldon
Jesus
Mirth and Money in a Christmas Melete Themed Exchange
A satirical review critiques social and political finagling around birth incentives, maternity expenses, and foreign policy. It jests about baby loans, hospital demand, and the economy, while lampooning political figures and press excesses of the era.
They Are Also Americans
The piece argues against Senator Morgan’s segregation plan, stating whites and blacks share economic interests and that neither wants forced separation. It defends black Americans as loyal, capable contributors who prefer staying in the United States and pursuing opportunities, including political power through merit. It emphasizes shared national identity and discourages relocation or forced emigration.
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Chicago
Inter-Ocean
Tillman
Morgan
South Carolina
Liberia
Africa
South
Morian
Yazoo Delta
Mississippi
Booker T. Washington
Philippines
Bomb Used On A Church At St Peters In Geneva
A dynamite cartridge exploded at the entrance of St Peters church in Geneva last night. The doorway was damaged but not seriously. the blast was stated to be disguised by scrap iron. The explosion shattered windows in nearby houses and threw an occupant from bed.
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St. Peters
Geneva
Switzerland
St. Peters Church
Steamer Parthenon Lost With Twenty Souls
Constantinople reports the Greek steamer Parthenon with a crew of twenty two men and six ASEENE CTS aboard was lost after being sighted at Movoros. The vessel disappeared on December 23 with an unknown number of casualties.
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Constantinople
Parthenon
Movoros
Thousands Cheer Dewey in San Juan Reception
Admiral Dewey arrived aboard the Mayflower at 3 am to a cheering crowd in San Juan Puerto Rico. The city decorated with flags, forts fired salutes, and the admiral was escorted to the palace for a formal reception hosted by Governor Hunt in honor of his eldest daughter Elizabeth.
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San Juan
P. R
Admiral Dewey
Hunt
Elizabeth
Funeral for Mosby aide Aaron Burton in Brooklyn
Aaron Burton, the colored bodyguard of Confederate leader Count John F Mosby, was buried at his daughter’s Brooklyn home. Burton, aged 30, died after serving Mosby and is remembered for his loyalty and service, as reported from New York on December 23.
Constitutional clash over Georgia summer session bill debated
State leaders weigh legality of a bill adding eight months to state officers’ terms and granting a third legislative session. Governor Terrell questions constitutionality. Attorney General avoids letter violation. Court action possible before next summer to settle the issue. Allen named judge in Baldwin County after a contentious appointment. Majors issued to six regimental surgeons under new military law. Colonel John B. Madden added to Governor Terrell’s staff. Governor receives a 28 pound Banks County turkey for Christmas. Governor Candler appointed to compile Georgia’s colonial, revolutionary and Confederate records.
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Atlanta
General Assembly
State House
Terrell
Hart
Supreme Court
United States Army
Othrs
W. W. Owens
First Cavalry
Savannah
James M. Smith
Fourth Infantry
Valdosta
J. G. Jarrell
Charles J. Montgomery
Augusta
QO. H. Weaver
Macon
B W. Birgrell
Adjutant General
John B. Madden
Leutenant
Alfes de Camp
Concord
Pike County
Madden
State University
Georgy
Banks County
Leonard Gibbs
H. O. Williford
Chandler
Candler
Georgia
SOME RECENT DECISIONS IN FEDERAL LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE
A survey of recent federal cases covers anti trust restraint of interstate commerce involving red cedar shingles in Washington, extradition limits regarding South Africa, an insurance mutual benefit suit on self destruction by insanity, police use of force in arrest, railroad exposure duties, and juror discrimination against Negroes. The selections note significant holdings on interstate commerce, extradition treaties, contract rights, use of force, railroad liability, and fair jury composition.
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Washington
Mems Pers
Gilbert
South African Republic
Great Britain
Lord Roberts
United States
Johannesburg
Mass
Lowell
Mutual Benefit Society
N. S. Rep
Judge Parker
Southwestern Rev
Indge Hobson
Southwestern Rep
Texas
Williams
Neer- Seid Gary
North Montgomery
Carolina
Tides
Aged Righty, He Takes Wirt Old Marquis of Donegal Weds
In December 23 issue, the aged righty weds the young Miss Twining in a quiet Donegal ceremony. The event notes a fate tied to the Marquis title and mentions a commissioner and trips as part of the muted coverage.
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Donegal
Twining
Indo
Mar
Vietday
Viet
Bribing Santa Claus and a Little Maiden’s Wish
A child named Ana asks Santa Claus to bring a doll, a china set, fruit, and a cradle. The verse describes her home scene with toys, beads, birds, tops, and swings while she writes a letter asking Santa to visit, promising to sleep soundly and not peek. The poem ends with anticipation of Santa arriving and kissing her.
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Santa Claus
Ana
Ole Santa Claus
Absorption of Atlantic Trust by Metropolitan Company
Directors of Atlantic Trust Co of New York accept terms of Metropolitan Trust Co for absorption. Atlantic holders to receive one Metropolitan share for every two Atlantic shares. Reported from New York.
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Atlantic Trust Company of
New York
Metropolitan Trust Company
Atlantic
Metropolitan Company
Atlantic Company
Metropolitan
Fragmented note on a Thrista nta trail unclear
The readable parts mention Atlanta and names but the text is garbled. It appears to reference a person or event in Georgia with uncertain details and no clear outcome or date. Further legible context is needed to produce a reliable summary.
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American Republic
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Arthur Crief
Suns
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Mexico
Uncle Sam
Wwe
Laura Biggar
Castra Seemig
Kaiser Bilt
Ned
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Panama
Billy Mason
Springfield
St. Louis
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A. P
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Jude
Bily Jerome
Dewey
Siaibul
Capitol
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BE. P. Gibson
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Milledgeville
de Dolie
Santry
Sants
Santy
Cc. H. Beazley
Los Angeles
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A W. Wiliams
Hartford, Conn
Westminister Hotel
Odell
Secretary of “Agriculture
Connecticut
New England
Thomas
Manila
Thomas Bay
Itosia
Frederick Rodgers
Albert S Barker
Jcommand
New York Navy
China
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Patent Office
Claus
Ilnal TO
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