War Clouds Over Asia Promise Looming Global Clash
Reports from Pekin describe rising Japanese influence and a drawn out Chinese response as war between Russia and Japan looms. Officials cite 90,000 foreign trained troops on paper, while empress Dowager appoints inexperienced heads of army departments. Censorship tightens as foreign warship movements spark concern and Britain and France weigh peace efforts amid potential alliance shifts.
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Ei Ier Ogni Ernie Ia
Pekin
Russia
Japan
Toio Watch
Jpanese
Chinese Board of War
Ajcoroya
Prince Ching
Department of Instruction
Jordan
Daily Mails
Kobe
Daily Mail
Far East
United States
Korea
M Delcasse
Senate
Morning Post
China
London
the Times
Pelun
Paul Lessar
MacLessar
Great Britain
Times
Grenida
Hexing
Dr Harris declines Boston University presidency
Boston dispatch reports Dr Bem Harris of Port Deposit Maryland has declined the offer to become president of Boston University and will remain director of Jacob Tome Institute in his current post.
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Harris
Boston
Valdosta Fire Sparks Incendiary Charge
A fire at 2 am in Valdosta Ga on Ain avenue East destroyed three residences with losses around 5000, partly insured. Homes of J A Dasher Jr and Joseph Stump suffered major damage while the DuRant residence burned with most furniture destroyed. A man seen fleeing the yard near Brown’s recent occupancy is suspected as the incendiary.
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Valdosta
Ain Avenue
J A Dasher, Jr
Joseph Stump Dasher
Stump
DuRant
Brown
Steamer Grapevine Sunk by Ice Gorge in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati a steamboat, the Grapevine, sank at the public landing after a massive ice gorge. The loss, including cargo, exceeds 10000 dollars with no salvage. Ice broke the hull into pieces and pulled the wreck downstream, amid widespread harbor damage and peril to local barges and wharves.
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Cincinnati
W .H. Grapevne
Cincinnati Gas Company
Ita
New City
Coney Island
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Rosston
Monongahela
Advancement of Science Convention to Begin in St Louis
The fifty third annual convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Science opens in St Louis tomorrow. Nearly a thousand members, including notable educators and scientists, are expected to attend as the event runs for a week. Ira Remsen will retire as president and introduce the new president Carrol D Wright, labor commissioner.
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American Association
St. Louis
St Louis
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Ira Remgen
Naw
Carrol D. Wright
Graney Chosen as Referee for Hanlon Corbett Fight
San Francisco reports General satisfaction in sporting circles over Eddie Graney being named referee for the Hanlon Corbett bout set for Tuesday night. Hanlon weighs about 90 pounds, Corbett 133. Corbett drying out to meet weight with strength intact. Odds stand 10 to 8.
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San Francisco
Eddie Graney
Corbett- Hanlon
Corbett
Hanlon
Recruits Not Developed Report From Army Chief
Chicago receives in preview the year's work of the United States Army in the Department of the Lakes. Major General John C. Bates, commander in chief, says that the character and appearance of recruits is not up to the standard of former years, with many undeveloped youths noted.
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Chicago
Department of the Lakes
John C. Bates
Steamer Lady Joiy Sunk After Explosion Near Porto Rico
The British steamer Lady Jolcy of 2046 tons, laden with nitrate of soda, sank 86 miles south of Porto Rico after a fire and explosion last Wednesday. Captain Smith and crew, plus one passenger, survived in two small boats, with one sailor injured. They reached Ponce, then expected to arrive here tomorrow. no fatalities occurred. Built 1898 at Sunderland.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Smith
Sasannah
Wimington
N. C
New York
Ponce
Lady Joey
Sunderland
Prinz Heinrich in Dire Peril in Singa pore Escape Story
Victoria. December 27. The Steamer Chinana Maru from China and Japan carries a vivid tale from Singa pore vouched by Shanghai Papara. A German mariner named Prinz Heinrich reportedly escaped a submarine mine detonation as a British launch, carrying officers, sped toward the steamer to warn him. The mine exploded astern with a roar, sending up walls of water.
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Victoria
China
Japan
Sngapore
Shanghai Papara
Narrog
Prinz Heinrich
Singapore
Ming
Ae Helnteer
Arson Suspect Mrs Hicks Released on Bond
Mrs Hicks alias Mrs Johnson, detained at police HQ, asserted her Mason and Eastern Star ties as supporters moved quickly. Father, banker and Gnarbutt Lumber funding aided bond. Col Felton Hatcher secured release for the suspect who will appear in Macon Thursday before a court of Inquiry.
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Atlanta
Murphy
Hill
Mr Murphy
Hicks
Mrs Johnson
Eastern Star
Gnarbutt Lumber Company
Tana Garbutta
Macon
Felton Hatcher
Two Shot At Hot Supper in Crawfordville Ga
At a county hot supper last night a fight broke out leaving two black men badly wounded. Paul Young and Oscar Reed were shot during the melee. Young managed to reach home but was later waylaid and badly punctured by gunfire as he left the scene.
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Crawfordville
Paul Young
Oscar Reed
Young
New Railroad Expressively Expands to Tulsa and Enid
Train service to the Arkansas Valley and Western railroad begins tomorrow from Enid to Tulsa, a 120 mile stretch. The line will operate under the Frisco system and is planned for extension to Alva, Oklahoma, strengthening regional rail connectivity and commerce.
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Guthris
Oxla
Arkansas Valley and Western Railroad
Enid
Oklo
Tulsa
Ind. T
Frisco
Alva, Oklav
Denounces Turf Exchange Near Ponce de Leon Springs
Dr Len G Broughton delivers a sermon denouncing pool selling and the turf exchange near Piedmont park and the Ponce de Leon spring amid threats and letters urging him to resume involvement in the gambling rings. He vows to prove grand jury honesty and urges action to crush the turf exchange and bucket shops.
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Piedmont
Bolicitor Hill
Len G. Broughton
Ponce de Leon Springs
Broughton
Grand Jury
Piedmont Park
Supreme Court
Ponce de Leon Commission Company
Lmits
Baye
Sellestor Hall
Cherile Hill
Jones & Co
Sermon on Love Sick Fools at Baptist Tabernacle
Dr. Broughton’s unique evening address to a large congregation on the Love-Sick Fool provoked amusement. He critiques types in love, endorses proper courtship, and lampoons bridal routines while warning against reckless passion and marriages for money.
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Dr. Broughton
Baptist Tabernacle
Broughton
Adam
Eve
Thera
True Love and Character in Marriage Ceremony
A sermon argues marriage requires depth beyond sentiment. It condemns frivolous affection and urges youths to seek a mate with character, industry, and reverence in the eyes of God. It calls for bold accountability and warns against trivializing love.
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Tabernacle
Funeral notices from Gainesville area plus local events
Short local items report funeral services for Mrs Press Huddleston in Gainesville at Jackson Hill Baptist church with interment at Westview cemetery. Miss Bertha Reynolds to Macon for interment. Miss Emma Loy New dies at 66 Houston. arrangements pending. Mrs A D Harris dies at 2 Strong Street. funeral at home then interment at Mariatta via Western and Atlantic. Mr George Beall’s funeral at 47 Luchie Street. interment Oakland. Confederate veteran Booth dies from injuries near Atlanta. buried after relatives contacted. Harry G Poole Jr welcomed as baby. christening noted. Sunday School children of St Luke plan Christmas tree program. Noah Fowler’s funeral in Kirkwood with Oakland interment. Watch Night service at Baptist tabernacle with Judge Hillyer address and Lucile Abbey poem. baptisms to follow.
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Press Huddleston
Gainesville
Jackson Hill Baptist Church
Virgil Noreroks
Weatview Cemetery
Emma Loy New
Houston Street
Nan
A. D Harris
Strong Street
Mariatta
Western and Atlantic Railroad
George Beall
Luchie Street
Charles W. Byrd
Len G. Broughton
Oakland Cemetery
Baptist Taberage
George Hillyer
Misa Lucile Abbey
Broughton
Printers oppose linotype machines in government offices
Washington December 27. Columbia nical Unison No 101 met today and appointed a committee to appear before Congress and protest against the introduction of linotype machines in the government printing office. The union claims the machines cannot perform government work.
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Washington
Congress
Striking Livery Drivers Paralyze Funeral Processions in Chicago
Hearses filled cemeteries as Chicago livery drivers strike leaving police to ride with drivers. Over 100 reported back to work amid tension between union and non union men. Norman Larsen, a union teamster, was arrested for interfering with a hearse near Rose Hill cemetery. Unionists seek arbitration to settle the dispute.
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Chicago
Mvery
Iivery Men's Association
Theseemen
Norman Larsen
Rose Hill Cemetery
Larsen
Hvery Drivers’ Union
Chicago Board of Arbitration
Choir Kicked On Preacher Preacher Choir Strikes
Montreal church in West Mount reports its singing group walked out after pastor Rev. T. W. Winfield criticized choir members for candy during services. A deputation from the choir requested a retraction, which the minister refused, prompting the strike. The rest of the text includes a humorous piece titled Old Maids by Max O'Rell.
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Montreal
Quebec
Melville Church
West Mount
T. W. Winfield
Max O'Rell
Striking Policemen Attacked by Rail Strike Mob
Chicago police officers James Gitshong and George Oakley, riding as passengers to protect non-union workers, were assaulted by a larger mob at Twenty second Street and Archer Avenues when a Halsted Street car derailed after colliding with a General Electric car. Gibbons and Oakley were overwhelmed. rescuing officers arrived with clubs, dispersing the crowd. Both officers were taken to hospital. Oakley remained unconscious late tonight. two rioters were arrested and a wider search ongoing.
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Chicago
Chicago City Railway
James Gitshong
George Oakley
Twenty-second Street
Archer Avenues
Halsted
General Electric
Gibbons
Oakley
General MacArthur Returns From Hawaii Interview Refusal
General MacArthur arrived back on the steamship Stheria from Hawaii. He declined to discuss his interview and the Japan Russia debate. Asked about war with Panama he said he would not comment. He noted the wealth of the country and was amused by sugar plantations.
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Hawaii
San Francisco
MacArthur
Jones
Ha Pideer
United States
Germany
Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Gald
A Settler. Baltimore American fragment on marriage crisis
A fragment from the Baltimore American discusses a wife coping with a husband driven to insanity by jealousy and memory. The piece references letters once written before marriage and hints at a troubled domestic situation.
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The
Baltimore Américan
Mare
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Advancement OF Science
Corbett-Hanlon
Waltham Watches
American Waltham Watch Company
Waltham, Mass
Lady Jolcy
Captain
Drew
Rev. L. G Broughton
Solicitor Hill
Tals
Boyden
MUSE
Whitehall
Bertha Reynolds
Harry G. Poole
Hoburn & Poole, Undertakers
Mr Poole
Harry Gilbert Poole, Jr
St. Luke Church
Noah FL Fowl
Kirkwood
Mackey
Gar
Gen. MacArthur
Trager 2 CO
Jacobs’ Pharmacy Co
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