Trolley wreck leaves several injured and uncertain fate
A street car collision near Whetehal street hospitalizes several passengers, the most seriously injured being Gigakull who is unconscious and in precarious condition. Engineer Jones faces no criminal charges as investigators deem the crash an accident. The wreck car is towed to shops as the company reviews what happened and repairs proceed.
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Farbes Sas
Wree
Yanpot
H. H. Ware
Astoriin LE Jones
Ce No 18
Whetehal Street
Sulvert Alues
Jones
Street
Oldest US editor Colonel Creecy of Elizabeth City turns 59
Washington December 23 The oldest active editor in the United States celebrates his birthday on December 25 Colonel R B Creecy editor of The Elizabeth City Hecanomiat is 59 years old. He is known as a store of North Carolina history and a champion of democratic progress. He writes vivid editorials from reconstruction days and preserves the Tar Heel state's past. He remains hearty, active, and deeply connected to his homeland.
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Washington
N. C
United States
R. B. Creecy
Elizabeth City
Tuts Nestor
North Carolina Press
Carolina
Alxty Nine
North Carolina
Creecy
Colonel Creecy
Police Praised From the Pulpit Demands for Pay Increase
Dr Broughton praised Atlanta police for Christmas Eve order and urged better wages. He lauded Chief Ball for enforcing peace and recounted past disturbances. He urged the pulpit to commend good officials and called for fair pay, noting officers protect families and property while being poorly paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Dr. Broughton
Broughton
Atlanta
Ain
Tam
Balt
Bors
Hove
Rids
Ball
Ome Monte
Chappelle Arrives in San Juan to Large Crowds
Apostolic Delegate Chappelle arrived in San Juan Puerto Rico on December 28 to a packed city as crowds lined the streets for hours. He was greeted by an archbishop and escorted to the cathedral where services were held.
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San Juan
Chappelle
Porto Rico
Iag
Cty
Edral
Brookwood Pottery Anniversary Clock Listing
Anniversary clocks marble and bronze pieces offered by ier and Berkele at 3 Whitebail Street Brookwood Pottery featuring a range of decorative items for collectors and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookwood Pottery
Pension delays and exhibit plans dominate Georgia politics
Pension Commissioner J. W. Lindsey prepares to start pension payments by mid January after a flood of letters requesting funds. Officials study a Georgia exhibit for St Louis and seek legislative approval, while Governor Terrell heads to Macon for a dinner with the Owl Club.
Andersons Grimms Fairy Stories For Boys And Girls
Delightful remates for the young folks offered by John M. Miller Co at 33 Arreta Street. A charming collection titled Andersons Grimms Fairy Stories promises engaging tales for children.
Holiday Excursion Rates For Christmas Holidays
Special rates on via W A and N and St Louis Big for the Christmas season. Tickets go on sale December 23 24 25 30 31 and January 1 1903 with final limit January 5 1908. Gate sales to teachers and students require certificate December 16 to 22 inclusive with final limit January 5. Brown brigade. Atlanta Georgia. C B Walker T A Union depot C S Harman G
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W St. L. Big
J. A. Thomas
C. P
T. A
Brown
Atlanta
C. B. Walker
T. A. Union Depot
Harman
Dr P E Murray Promoted to Assistant Superintendent
Dr P E Murray has been named assistant district superintendent for the eighth district of the Southern division of Western Union Telegraph Company with Atlanta headquarters. He will report to Superintendent J M Stephens as the district grows, effective January 1, prompting promotions at the Atlanta office including Charles C Witt to manager and Hess to cashier. Murray, a longtime figure in Atlanta’s Western Union, will still oversee local patrons as he splits time between duties out of town.
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Macon
Terrell
Macon Owl Club
Capitol
Owl Club of
Charles R. Pendleton
Macon Telegraph
The
Great Horned Owl
Stan
Dr. P. & Murray
Western Union Telegraph Company
Atlanta
Dr. Murray
Major Courtney
J. M. Stephens
Stephens
Western Union
New York
Murray
Charles C. Witt
Witt
Witt. Hess
Courtney
New Year's Watch Service at Wesleyan Tabernacle
Incoming of New Year to be marked at Wesleyan Tabernacle Edgewood avenue with a 9 PM service. Methodists from area congregations assemble to watch year end and year begin, social features, sandwiches, and light refreshments served, prayers and hymns at midnight, continuing into the early hours.
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Wesleyan Tabernacle
Edgewood Avenue
Anc
Shylocks Work in Charleston
A Charleston report details a fierce campaign against loan and installment firms exploiting poor Black residents. Officials cite 100000 dollars yearly loss, with 500 percent monthly profits cited by a furniture dealer. A cooperative movement forms to bar these wildcat outfits and protect indebted buyers.
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Charleston, & C
Ghylock
Charleston
Cooperative Association
Admiral Dewey Given Warm Ovation at Ponce Arrival
Admiral Dewey arrived by land from San Juan to Ponce and was greeted with an ovation from two native committees. A decorated city, a musical procession through Juana Diaz to Ponce, and a sail aboard the Mayflower to Culebra followed the welcoming ceremonies.
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Ponce
P. R
Admiral Dewey
San Juan
Juana Diaz
Culebra
Arm Shot Off at Cochran in Georgia Hunt Incident
Cochran Ga December 28 Nathaniel Green son of Garrett Green a prominent local farmer was accidentally shot in the arm while out hunting yesterday afternoon. The limb was reportedly severed by the accidental shot and local authorities are assisting with the investigation and medical care.
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Cochran
Nathaniel Green
Garrett Green
Caleb Powers Appeals for Aid in Third Goebel Trial
Former Georgetown Ky December 28 Caleb Powers secretary of state has had two trials and awaits a third on alleged complicity in the Goebel murder He issues an appeal to the public asking for financial help as his funds are exhausted after nearly three years in jail and preparations for another trial loom.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Goebel
Kentucky
Transport Has Narrow Escape Near San Bernardino Strait
United States army transport Sherman struck a rock near San Bernardino Strait south of Luzon Friday night. The ship took a heavy shock, water flooded forward compartments, but crew pumped it out and proceeded to Manila under its own steam. Passengers remained calm wearing life preservers and were later landed safely. Cargo undamaged. dock at Hong Kong possible. Governor Taft’s anti Ladronism drive boosts local patrols in Cavite and Rizal with help from provincial residents and native constabulary.
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Manila
United States Army
Sherman
San Bernardino Ught
Luzon
Hong Kong
Govenor Taft
Cavite
Risal
Fire Devastates Wetumpka Block in Alabama
A general merchandise store fire in Wetumpka at 2 a.m. decimates two-story brick blocks, wiping out the town’s business center. Loss estimated at 60,000 with insurance covering part. Montgomery engine aided after flames nearly burned out. D W Walkley suffered the heaviest loss at about 15,000 with 10,900 insured.
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Wetumpka
Ala
Montgomery
D. W. Walkley
Efe
May build oyster factory in Charleston plan
William Fair of Gibes Preserving Company visits Charleston to study idea of establishing the souths largest oyster factory. Charleston deemed best port. plant to operate on a pig scale employing about 4000 people. Contracts for buildings and Bull Bay oyster picking rights likely soon.
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Charleston
D. C
William Fair
Gibes Preserving Company
Baltimore
Bull Bay
Reverend W M Jones Wounded in Hunting Accident
Rev W M Jones pastor of the Baptist Church in Williston Columbia was seriously wounded in the right arm by an accidental gun discharge while removing his weapon from the buggy in which he rode during a hunting outing dated December 28 with Special.
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W. M. Jones
Columbia
S. C
the Baptist Church
Williston
New Industries Inaugurated Across Several States
Reports list several new ventures including a $30,000 mobile grist mill in Birmingham and a $40,000 zinc mine project in Rush, Arkansas. Other developments cover Little Rock button and lumber firms, Texarkana electric works and a Pocahontas electric light plant with ice factory and water works. Yellville Development and a $10,000 Florida woodworking venture are noted.
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Birminghmpany
Mobile
Arkansas
Little Rock
Rush
Texarkana
England
Pocahontas
Yellville
Florida
Owensboro—Waterworks
Mississippi
Jackson
Gulfport
Liberty
Greenville
North Carolina
Oxford
Winston-Salem
Haleigh
Bhinglem
Tennesser Ra Efolette
erton—Supply Company
Nashville
Madisonville
Texas
Austin
Peaumont
Yfouston
Corsicana
Marfin—Cannings
Sherman—C0
Sweetwater
de Leon
Lumber and Agricultural Implement Company
Virginia
Hampton
Portsmouth
Lawrenceville
Houston—Copper Mining Company
West Virginia
Harleston
Coal Mining Company
Weaton
Gag and Manufacturing Company
Wheeling
Hardware Company
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Whitebail St
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Treasury
Jain Lindsey
Acc
South Georgia
Fulton
A. Wright
W. State
Phil Cook
Eral
Cts
Georgia
Louisiana
St. Louis
Maeral Assembly
Candler
Legisia
County Merce
of Georgia
W. H. Venable
Agricultura O. B. S
Vens
Holf
St Louis
General Assembly
State House
Bleckley
P. E. Murray
CA Wao
Auee & Catied Financial Alu
Fehon Enca Pub
Jewel Frs
Rock
Wetumpka, Ala
Louisville
Lumber and Timber Company
Shy Pm
Senee
Ieee
South
Sele
Hess Shoes
Stuttgarter
Eiseman Bros
Atlante
Whitehall St. Juay
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Atlanta, Gas
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