Hapeville Depot Gunfire Ends Resignation Saga
A series of midnight gunfire at the Hapeville depot targets Agent Travis and other staff. A window is shattered, a wallet flies through, and a bullet nears Mr White. Travis shoots a man on the platform, prompting his reconsideration of resignation. Rich Edge injured. locals dispute shooter identity, with kin and doctor backing Travis or the earlier agent.
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Sapeville
Charles White
Agent White
White
Revis
Ravis
Travis
Barhoad
Hapeville
Edge
Young Dee
Hopeville
Hapevilla
Central Railway Secret Service
Falls in tub of hot water kill three year old Walter Young
In Augusta Georgia on December 29 a three year old boy Walter son of Mr and Mrs W B Young Jr died after slipping into a tub of very hot water while playing near the yard. A servant had prepared the water earlier for a goose boil and the child fell in yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred Saturday evening and the child did not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Augusta
W. B. Young, Jr
Leilow
Read Sent to Grand Jury on Murder Charge in Virginia
Roanoke Va December 28 After a preliminary hearing in Pocahontas a magistrate court Benjamin Read was today sent to the grand jury to answer the charge of murdering his sister Miss Elizabeth Read found dead December 18 in her mountain home near Parahontas The evidence against Read was strong enough to deny bail
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Roanoke
Pocahontas
Virginia
Benjamin Read
Misa Elizabeth Read
Parahontas
Rosa
Bell
Coffins for Soldiers Burying Rules United States
Washington December 25 The fate of a soldier in active service cannot be sent home for burial at government expense if he dies in the United States. The body must be placed in the coffin issued by the quartermaster general's department. The decision was made by the comptroller in the case of Pvt Albert Easte of the twenty-ninth battery crew artillery killed at Fort Riley Kansas last October. He wished to have his body sent to his relatives for burial and to exchange the standard coffin for a better one, using his own funds to cover the difference.
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Washington
United States
Quartermaster General's Department
Treasury
Albert Easte
Crew Artillery
Fort Riley
Efe
Quarterers Department
Labor Delegates Expelled in Schenectady After AFL Split
Dec 26 reports delegates to the Trades Assembly affiliated with the Industrial Union have been expelled by AFL adherents on grounds of action deemed unconditional. Among those deposed are the president and secretary of the assembly. The scene is tense and more trouble is anticipated. Three killed on locomotive wreck in Huntington Indiana when train engine and caboose derail near Disco Hill. Foreman Gilver and brakeman Lemuel from Rochester are among the deceased. The wreck involved a meat-wagon car and a New York shipment.
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Schenectady
Trades Assembly
Cersa
American Federation of Labor
Dele
Huntington
Ind
Chicago
Disco Hill
Hvien
Kouts
Gilver
Lemuel
Rochester
New York
Roosevelt Party Pursues Toyed Teddys in Virginia Hunt
President Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt enjoy a horseback ride in Charlottesville while Archie and Theodore Jr undertake a rabbit hunt. The party plans to return to Washington Saturday night rather than Sunday. Roosevelts are attended by numerous staff at Glen Dower near Pine Knob.
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Charlottesville
Roosevelt
Archie
Theodore
Washington
Glendower
Pine’ Knob
Roosevelt Country Home
Theodore, Jr
Ethel Roosevelt
North Garden
Green Mountain
Ping Knob
Peyton
Cowles, Jr
Albermaine County
Gmohundro
Miss Essie B. Cheesborough Dies at 52 in Charleston
Miss Essie B. Cheesborough a noted Southern writer and former co worker of Paul Hayne and Henry Timrod died at her Charleston home at age 52. The obituary notes she was a friend and lifelong literary figure.
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E. B. Cheesborough
Charleston
S. C
Essie B. Cheesborough
Paul Hayne
Henry ‘Timrod
Marthe Tuggle
Macon
Martha’ Tuggle
J. H. Dennis
Fourth, Avenue
Sochat Cirele
Sumerg
Dodge Tax on Coin Near Honolulu on December 29
The Oriental Steamship Company's steamer America carrying $750,000 in coin from bankers to San Francisco was reportedly stranded at sea past December 31, risking a 1 percent tax on money on deposit. Authorities expect the funds to be returned here promptly after shipment deductions. Bankers deny tax avoidance motives for the large coin shipment.
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Dodge
Honolulu
Oriental Steamship Company
Steamer America
San Francisco
Cote
Sisson Acknowledges Gov Run Possibility in Mississippi
Sisson of Winona, fifth circuit district attorney and former state senator, has been frequently mentioned as a gubernatorial candidate. When asked, he declined to confirm or deny plans, his answers hinting the matter is under consideration.
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Jackson, Miss
T. A. Sisson
Winona
Fifth Circuit
Masonic Fraternity
Sisson
Golden State Limited Derailed Near El Paso
The Rock Island railroad's Golden State Limited derailed early today about 40 miles north of El Paso. The company reports no injuries and notes the entire train left the track while casles stayed upright after a 24 hour delay from snow.
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Golden State Limited
el Paso
Tex
Rocksland Railroad
End of March for Sixth Battery at Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio Texas December 29 The Sixth Battery of United States held artillery is expected to march into Fort Sam Houston tomorrow after a 1000 mile overland trek from Fort Riley The battery left Fort Riley November 13 and is now near Austin The march is among the longest by artillery in peacetime.
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San Antonis
Texas
United States
Fort Sam Houston
Fort Riey
Fort Riley
Austin
British dispute settles after courtesy visit
A Caracas dispatch reports that a courtesy visit by Mr Bax-Ironside British minister to Venezuela to President Ca tro has led to a settlement of the dispute with Great Britain. The notice places the event in New York on December 29.
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New York
Caracas
Venezuela
Catro
Bax-Ironside
Great Britain
Finding Reached in Coffin Case at Naval Academy Court Martial
The court martial of Midshipman Coffin Jr for hazing Midshipman Kimbrough concluded with a finding. Testimony centered on Kimbrough’s truthfulness. no defense evidence was presented. The record will be sent to Admiral Sands or the Navy Secretary for review. Additionally, other midshipmen from the graduating class face imminent trials for hazing, including Decatur and Foster, with several more expected to answer the same charge.
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Annapolis
Mad
Crenmore Coffin, Jr
Jordone P._ Kimbrough
Midshipman
Whitmeyer
Kimbrough
B.S. Theatl
Costin
Hewlett
Mr. Theall
Coffin
Warrisor
Onte
Admiral Sands
Theall
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Decatur
Stephen Decatur
Jada
B.S. Theol
Carral 8. Graves
Spokane
Wash
Hin N
Unique Christmas present from General Wheeler
In Decatur on December 29 Special service notes General Joe Wheeler now in New York sent a unique Christmas present to Major William Francis of Decatur. The gift is a cock fight with two teal feathered cocks mounted on a card. Francis helped Wheeler run his campaigns in north Alabama when he sought Congress.
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Decatur
Ata
Joe Wheeler
New. York
Haa
Francis
Quita
Wheeler
Alabama
Francia
Congress
Negro Slayer Is Convicted in Louisiana Trial
In St Joseph Louisiana a special term of court convicted Austin Hes, a young negro, of murdering two white men in their sleep and severely beating two others on December 18. The victims were John Kelly of Memphis and Charles Héckerat of Chicago, workers at Campbell below St Joseph. The verdict came eleven days after the crime.
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Natchez
Miss
St Joseph
Austin ‘Hes
Bea
Depres
Bee
John Kelly
Memphis
Charles Héckerat
Checage
Campbell
St. Joseph
Mother and Child Emulsion Endorsement Note
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as beneficial for mothers and their nursing infants. It emphasizes that nourishing two via breastfeeding requires strength many women lack and asserts the product provides dependable nourishment and vigor for overworked or exhausted mothers.
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Scott
Scott and Bowne Firm on Paarl Street in New York
A note identifies the law firm Scott and Bowne located on Paarl Street in New York, mentioning its premises and business presence in the area.
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Scott & Bowne
Say Paarl Street
New York
Bingham Named Head of New York Police Department
Brigadier General Theodore A. Bingham retired from the U S Army was appointed police commissioner of New York City succeeding William McAdoo. The mayor also announced several other city administration appointments and noted Bingham's long service from New Hampshire to Washington and the Great Lakes river and harbor work.
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New York
McClean
Theodore A. Bingham
Willam McAdoo
Mr. McClellan
City Chamberlain
Patrick H. Keenan
John J. Delace
Francis J. Langtey
John McGave Woodbury
Thomas Darlington
Edmund J. Butter
Bingham
Theoddore Alfred Bingham
Cincinnati
Military Academy
New Hampshire
Washington
Great River
Jewer Great Lakes
Derrick
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Offered with Refund Promise
Promises a guaranteed relief for piles including itching bleeding and protruding conditions. Mentions a refund if PAZU SINTMENT fails to cure within 8 to 18 days and notes a four wells refund policy.
Blood and Politics Stir Rumors in Europe
A chaotic dispatch reports attempts to inflame Jews against Christians with a fabricated decree printed by the ministry of marine. In Moscow, a student failed to assassinate Baron Metem and killed himself. Warsaw sees socialist street parades and shop closures as a general strike spreads. In Petrograd, Zelatoust town is seized by revolutionists who declare a local republic and threaten to execute factory officials.
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2 Cabbt
Ministry of Marine
Autos for Florida Races in Ormond Beach Speed Trials
The van guard of racing motorists departed for Ormond Beach where 116 horsepower cars from the Vanderbilt cup contest and a 24 horsepower record holder are slated for next month’s speed events. Lancia, a Vanderbilt era racer, sailed from Havre on La Touraine with a new 110 horsepower car intended to win the two mile event.
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Florida
New York
Ormond Beach
Maria
Cedrino
Fletcher
Lancia
Havre
la Tourair
Union Approved by Committees Unites Presbyterian Churches
After a division of 96 years, Northern Presbyterian Church United States and Cumberland Presbyterian Church agree on a basis for union at joint committee session in St Louis. If ratified next May, the two general assemblies in Des Moines Iowa and Decatur Illinois will formalize unification in 1906.
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St. Louis
United States of America
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Des Moines
Iowa
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Decatur
Delegates Named by Hancock Farmers Association
Hancock Farmers Association of Sparta Georgia selects delegates for statewide cotton growers convention in Atlanta January 3 and for Southern Cotton Association meetings January 11 to 13 in New Orleans. Delegates include J D Walker M W Harris DL Butts T J Jackson R W Moore L Baker N F Rachels E R Cook H H Little with Walker on the program.
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Hancock Farmers’ Association
Sparta
Hancock Farmers Association
Joan D. Walker
R. W. Moore
Moses W. Huerwris
Atlanta
New Orleans
J. D. Walker
M. W. Harris
DL. Butts
T. 3. Jackson
L. Baker
N. F. Rachels
E. R. Cook
H. H. Little
Mr. Walker
Harper Coleman Loses Eye After Woodcutting Accident
Sparta Ga December 29 Special Harper Coleman esteemed citizen injured while cutting wood a fragment flew into his face ripping out his left eyeball He traveled to Macon for specialist treatment and is reported resting comfortably. He will not lose sight of his right eye.
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Sparta
Harper Coleman
Macon
New Game On Trais A Train Card Bet Tale
A Kansas City Star like tale recounts a train encounter where a man with a deck of cards tries to sell them on board. A passenger bets on a full deck claim and a $50 loss follows a clever ruse amid cribbage players and traveling men. The scene shifts to Baltimore where Eastern Shore jug brigades bring freight and whisky amid heavy Christmastide traffic and local option districts.
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Kansas City’ Star
Union Deset
Ong
Oklahoma
Fort Scott
Baw Gver
Sandy
Mike Christmas
Lor
George
Maryland
Baltishore Herald
Hastegn Shorea
Bay Lines
Robbers Loot Oxford Office in Georgia
Oxford Georgia December 29 Special Tuesday night robbers broke into the post office and secured about two hundred dollars in stamps, registered packages and cash. Entrance was through a window with tools from a local blacksmith shop and the safe was forced. No clue to the thieves. Reward offered. Also reports of barn theft with cotton seed meal and hayload, and tracks lost. Local lodge officers elected and Confederate Veterans camp met and elected Post Adjutant Rogers to fill vacancy caused by Bowen’s death.
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OxFord
A. Z. Peak
Rogers
Spatia
Clinch
S. D. Rogers
W. L. L. Bowen
Mason Lodge Public Installation at Court House
Sparta Lodge No 442 Free and Accepted Masons held the annual election officers and installed W E Wiley senior steward W T Mackin junior steward Warthen Rogers senior deacon and Watts Alfriend junior deacon at the courthouse yesterday afternoon.
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Spartismu
Weremece
Sparta
Lodge No
Court House
W. E.wiley
Stewart
W. T.mackin
Warthen Rogers
Watts Alfriend
Descon
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Phillips & Crew Co
Barton
Rich Edge
East Point
Boma
Indy
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Cullet
Tony LY Lares
Young
Grand Jury
Dragxtaw
B.W. Groves
Morduary
United States Naval Academy of Will
Madoo
New York Department
McClellan
Capital
Barow
Polson
Moscow
Midem
Red Cross
Momnt
Phlal
Warsaw
Vienna
Miave
Vistula
Unal
Petersburg
Yast Zelatoust
Oofa
Ral
Molva
Presbyterian
Traiis
Alfred Benjamin & Co
America
Melton
Beaver
Essig Bros
Corriet
Whitehalel Street
Carmpbell Wallace Martin
Masons
Fitzgerald
Mytre Chang Peer
Auvanta
Persuril
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