Importing Negro Labor in Hawaii Sparks Debate
Honolulu reports special labor commissioner Thomas Fortune says importing Black workers could resolve tropical state labor needs, with 10 000 workers possible in six months. Planters favor Chinese labor for plantations under restrictions, while local unions oppose. Hawaii committee report to address the issue.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
T ‘Thomas Fortune
Shaw
Philippine
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Carolinas
Washington
Senate
Hawaii
Fortune
Merchants’ Association
Builders and Traders Exchange
Congress
Strickler Appointed Architect for Treasury Building Project
G. B. Strickler, chosen by James Knox Taylor, supervising architect of the treasury department, will supervise the erection of United States government buildings at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Strickler arrived in St Louis today.
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G. B. Strickler
St Loui
Strickler
James Knox Taylor
Treasury Department
United States
Mr. Strickler
Marconi Sends More Messages From Nova Scotia
Wireless Italian messages to General Brusardi the king’s aide and others were received at Poldhu Cornwall by operators with no Italian language knowledge. A message was sent to Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company directors in London the first trans Atlantic Christmas greetings. Glace Bay station closed for Christmas holidays.
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Valifax
Nova Scotia
Marconi
Brusardi
Firat
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
London
Pest
trans-Atlantic Wireless Telegram
Glace Bay
Creditors Vote for Trustee in Kilgore Estate Deadlock
In Carrollton Georgia creditors of the Kilgore bankrupt estate held a meeting with Referee S E Grow. A vote for trustees produced a deadlock and the meeting adjourned to January 2 1903 for another electing effort. Leading votes favored HW Long with Leon Hood claiming most claims. In Athens Georgia Mrs Umbach died in Florida and her remains were brought home for interment in Oconee cemetery.
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Carrollton
J. J. Kilgore
S E Grow
Messrs
J. EB. Smith
M. L. Covlargest
L. D. McPherson
HW. Long
Messrs Brown and Roop
Leon Hood
Revolver
Umbach
Athens
Florida
Oconee Cemetery
Double Traced at Laurel
Miss Laurel reports a shooting at T B Bonner Mercantile Company where T Banner was mortally wounded by C F Hood the telegraph operator Hood was wounded and officer Bounds shot in attempting to stop him Hood later released on bond Bonner involved with a local woman Hood previously railroad agent at Sandersville both men receive care and recovery prospects uncertain
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Laurel, Miss
T. 8 Banner
C. F. Hood
Hood
T. B Bonner Mercantile Company
Bonner
Bounds
Bfood
New Orleans
Bonnner
Sandersville
H. H Bonner
Memphis
Child's Skirts Catch Fire in Augusta Tragic Death
In Augusta Georgia on December 24 Pear! A Finch six year old daughter of William A Finch of 4 Pine Row was burned to death when her skirt ignited while reaching for items on a mantel. Her mother, returning from another room, could not save her before she died from inhalation and severe burns.
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Augusta
A Finch
William A Finch
Pine Row
Hold ups near Anniston two farmers relieved of money
In Anniston Alabama on December 24 two unknown black men robbed farmers near the city. Willisina lost a large amount purchased for Christmas and Roberts was beaten and left unconscious after a robbery attempt. Police seek arrests. In Jackson Mississippi word came of a Noxubee jail break with Galvin and Pinkston at large. authorities in surrounding counties warned to lock them down.
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Anniston
Ala
Wilisina
Wilkins
Roberts
Sand& Roberts
Fair
Jackson
Miss
Noxubee
Lhte Galvin
Mack Pinkston
Chrstmas
Atlanta
Negro Amuck in Savannah
Savannah on December 24 reports two fatal shootings in separate incidents. Barney Smith, white, was killed on Broughton Street. Albert Darden died from a heart wound. A second confrontation in Yamacraw left Scipi Fripp dead after exchanging pistol fire with Policeman B S Bryant. Police seek the identity of the Broughton Street killer.
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Savannah
Broughton Street
Barney Smith
Albert Darden Smith
Darden
Hia
Yamacraw
Nedro
Fripp
Smith
Denial of Roosevelt Interview From Governor Longino
Jackson Mississippi December 24 Special Governor Longino flatly denies a telegraphed interview from Chicago in which he allegedly endorses the Roosevelt administration and praises the president. He says he did not give an interview and declined to discuss the president's message noting the subject is old. He says the reporter urged anecdotes and he refused to tell stories. Also from Jackson on December 24 Special complaints arise against foreign teachers in county schools with claims boards prefer out of county teachers over locals sparking calls to tighten transfer license laws.
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Jackson
Miss
Longino
Caicazo
Roosevelt
Chicago
Home
Appeals case delays execution of Lloyd Bogan in Mississippi
In Jackson on December 24 a special report notes Lloyd Bogan, sentenced to death in Lawrence County for murder, has appealed to the supreme court. He was slated for Monticello hanging last Friday but delayed when the appeal reached the high court, allowing several months of time before any further action.
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Jackson
Miss
Supreme Court
Lloyd Bogan
Lawrence County
Monticello
Serge Erawd
Iittle
Christmas Eve in Atlanta Brims With Gift Giving
The city buzzes with shopping, church services, and festive meals as Christmas draws near. Merchants report strong sales, fireworks are down, and crowds flood Whitehead Peachires Barletta and Decatur streets while depots overflow and police maintain order.
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St. Nicholas
Whitehead Street
Peachires Street
Barletta Street
Decatur Street
Darwin Jones
Tke
Ball
Atlanta
Sweatzer
Christmas blind tiger captured in Rome Georgia finder
Rome Georgia December 24 special first of the Christmas blind tigers was captured today a bold case. The tiger wandered streets with keeper Henry C Rupprathall selling liquor from 4 3ug on the sidewalk at so much 2 cup. Policeman Charley Harrin hauled him in and he faces a fine or chain gang if unable to pay.
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Rome
Henry C Rupprathall
Charley Harrin
Texas Wonder Claim Promises Kidney and Bladder Cure
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles including diabetes back pain rheumatism and child urinary issues. It claims a 1 month treatment with a small bottle and encourages testimonials and purchases through Dr B W Ball.
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B. W. Ball
Self Fame Afacturer
Drugeters
Policy of a Forward Banking Institution
The institution pledges courtesy and prompt service to depositors, aligning interests with customers. It offers 4s generous terms within sound banking, aims to build a large business with a small profit margin, and pursues a prudent, growth oriented policy.
Russian inmate seeks horse trader job for Mississippi board
Abraham Jacobson a Russian Jewish inmate serving life for murder in Adams county penitentiary seeks appointment as horse trader for the state board of control. He claims expertise from Russia and promises to swap worn milled for better work animals to profit the prison, with warden approval pending.
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Jackson, Miss
Abraham Jacobson
Lfe
Adams County
Board of Control
Jacobson
Card of Control
Henry
Russa
New Capitol
Governor Longino Stays Swing on Armistead Requisition
Jackson Miss December 24 Special Governor Longino has taken no action to issue a requisition for J J Armistead the Memphis banker on an embezzlement charge. He expects no honor from Mississippi governor McMillin and hopes a Tennessee successor will grant custody. Court awaits likely late month Bush trial as part of circuit term.
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Longino
Jackson
Miss
J. J. Armistead
Memphis
Wis
Pit A. Rush
McMillin
Armistead
Mississipi
Tennesses
Bush
Tennessee
Mississippi
Treasury
Mineral Property Sold in Tennessee and Ohio Syndicate
A trust of mineral and timber land covering about 6000 acres in Rhea County Tennessee has been sold to an Ohio syndicate led by Edwin Glander of Greeneville Ohio. The price is reported near 30000 dollars. The buyers aim to develop the parcel not belay and to construct a branch railroad from Spring City Tennessee Gate grep.
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Knoxville
Tenn
SpecaLj
Rhea County
Ohio
Edwin Glander
Greeneville
Epring City
Gate
Santa Claus Delivers Christmas Cheer to Atlanta Court Officials
Santa Claus visited and gifted officials at the Atlanta courthouse. Fudge Lumpkin delivered oranges stolen from Judge Lumpkin in Letida, while Judge Wilkinson distributed five dollar gold pieces and a silver smoking set. Uncle Andy Stewart wore a beaver hat from Lucien Barris, and Clerk Arnold Broyles received Philippine cigars via a Santa Claus from the Philippines. The courthouse buzzed with holiday spirits as Christmas spread through the clerks and tax office.
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Fudge Lumpkin
Santa
Judge Lumpkin
Letida
Athens
Tom Jeffries
John R. Wilkinson
Santa Claus
Judge Wilkinson
Kris Kringle
Andy
Arnold Broyles
Philippines
Ww. H Pope
Court House
Alonzo Monk Jr Elected Vanderbilt Varsity Football Manager
Alonzo Monk Jr son of Rev Alonzo Monk DD pastor of St Mark Methodist Church this city has been elected manager of the Vanderbilt varsity football team for next season. A senior and future theological student Monk is regarded as bright and capable with a lively interest in athletics.
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Alonzo Monk
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Tenn
Alonzo Monk, Jr
St. Mark Methodist Church
Young Monk
Atlanta vs Savannah Football Clash In Savannah Today
Savannah Ga December 4 Special Football anticipation rises for the Atlanta team arrival at 8 am over the Central. The match kicks off at 4 pm with twenty minute halves. Officials will be chosen after arrival. Lineups show Hisscock Thompson and Merriweather for Atlanta and Smith Green and Cottingham for Savannah.
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Atlanta
Savannah
Central
Turkleb
Atlante
Lneup
Atlanta Savannae
Hisscock
Bi G
Smitl Thompson
Sullivan Vee Hicks
Futel
Black Merriweather
Rossiter Shaw
Smith Green
Kresiger Murphy
Holl Cottingham
Salt
Potter Reinstated by Painters Union After Militia Service
William Potter, a member of Company Second regiment, was expelled from the local painters union for his role in the Hudson railway strike and was reinstated today. He immediately sought reemployment with former employers and was placed back to work.
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Painters’ Union
Schenectady
Willam Potter
Company *+ Second regiment
Hudson
Tom Hig
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Als
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Mos
Liberal
Maddox-Rucher Banking Company
David Harum
Papa
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Sister
Cousin
Brother Willie
Uncle John
Brother Freddie
Eiseman & Weil
Eisen
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J.J
J. E. Maddox
Leatherra
Xual
Srnie
ARICO
Ausia
J. R. Leatherman
Potter
UNION
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Newton
Inman
Net Joyner
Chi Schlesinger
Merchants of the Child
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Hall
Catarrt
J. CE
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