Stars and Bars Debated by Potomac GAR Veterans
Potomac Department veterans adopt resolutions urging removal of the Confederate flag from public occasions and to foster unity. They condemn displaying the flag as harmful to national harmony and urge the public to forget Southern glory while preserving the Union spirit.
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Veterans of
Department of Fotomac
Seatherners of
Washington
Department of One Potomac
Alice
Ayers
Orig National
Nationa
Confederats
Trade With The Peninsula In 19th Century Debate
Trade with Portugal and Spain dominates the page as figures rise for exports and imports between the United States and the peninsula. The report notes values in the millions, discusses shifts in mineral and steel exports, and references wartime demand and shipping routes. A separate incident describes a fatal shooting in Houston involving a man named Harris and a dramatic, sensational scene surrounding an implied presidential setting. The piece intertwines commerce data with a violent event and public reaction.
Taft questioned over Caesarian atavism letter mystery
Washington February 11 special. Secretary of War Taft faced probing questions from Tracy Robinson a former Panama resident regarding Poultney Bigelow's Panama expose and a controversial letter claiming Stedman approval. Robinson defends Bigelow while Taft contemplates whether the taunt implies law breach or bias.
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Joe
Washington
Taft
Tracy Robinson
New York
Panama
Poultney Bigelow
Robinson
Mr. Bigelow
Bigelow
Canal Commission
Taf
Strickland Enters Legislature Candidacy in County Primary
A local figure, John Strickland, announces candidacy for the Democratic primary for the legislature. He is described as a prominent member of the Athes sis community and seeks the representative seat currently held by Reuse. The filing is noted for February 1 and marks a key county race in the upcoming election.
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Wooma Fa
John Jd Striehi
Athes Sis
Suliec
Democratic Primice Whoierann
Reuse
Sececnl
Funeral Will Occur Today in Athens Chief Justice McClellan
Funeral details indicate the interment will occur today for Chief Justice McClellan in Athens. Local notices mention a Maas Ala Pete and youngs etc though OCR text is damaged, key facts point to a formal funeral event in Athens with associated dignitaries and mourners.
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McClellan
Athens
Ann Ato Doe
Alamein
Uae
Mission Ends After Weeklong Revival in Columbia Ga
Special services held daily at the Flory Family chapel conclude a week long mission led by Fathers Him and crises of the Redemptional order. Attendance was high and the processional of children dedicated to the Holy Virgin was noted as a beautiful and impressive spectacle.
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Enda
Columbia
Flory
Him
Crisby
Castro Boasts He'll Put Test to Old Monroe
Caracas era in turmoil as Castro boasted he would tear up the Monroe Doctrine while Venezuela braces for possible conflict with France. Reports claim Vice President Vicente Gomez plots revolution against Castro should tensions flare, with Velutini seeking the presidency amid French concessions. Army strength listed at 8,000 with 50,000 Mauser rifles and 20,000,000 cartridges. treasury around $200,000. Castro expels a man named Van Kestern as campaign against foreigners continues.
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Willemstad
Curscas
Venezuela
Vincente Gomez
Castro
Antonio Velutini
France
Velutini
Monroe
Venesuelan
Commissariat
van Kestern
WAGING SANITARY CAMPAIGN IN MEXICO CITY
The board of health in Mexico City will launch an active campaign to improve sanitary conditions. Premises must be kept clean and tenement water supply increased. Patrols and enforcement will target beggars, with the poor given new clothing and raiment, while inspectors gain extraordinary powers to disperse congested tenements and curb fevers caused by bad housing and food.
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Board of Health
Mexico City
Farmers Hold Institute in Lumpkin County Ga
Well known men spoke at the Lumpkin County Farmers Assoc meeting in the college chapel. Coronet B. T. Barker welcomed attendees, OW Davis discussed soil properties with field demonstrations, and N. S. Sprite lectured on forestry. Miller covered bee stocks. officers elected: M. S. Williams president, D. Crook vice president, Colaw Head treasurer. A casualty in San Francisco followed by a burn of Montgomery Hall and Beath Skte Baptist church in Burrnameha reflect regional events.
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Speviaie
Lumpkin Couty
Assovi
Cim
College Chapel
Coronet
B. T. Barker
OW Davis
North Georgia
Sprite
Forestry Division
United States Department of Agriculture
Bk, Miller
Gainesville
Riot erupts during church plate collection at St James AME
In St Paul Minnesota February 14 19 1 riot breaks out in St James African Methodist Episcopal church during a collection. Minister and two trustees clash while others grab plates. A riot call brings police. Pastor strikes trustee and gets knocked down as crowd sides with factions. Officers clear the church.
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T. Paul
St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Pau
Charce
R. C. Miner
Seymour
Miner
Robert Lowe
New York Women Move to Save Niagara Falls
Mrs. Miriam Greely, president of the Society of the Daughters of the Empire State of New York, plans to present petitions bearing about 2,500 signatures to the president and Congress urging immediate legislation to prevent Niagra Falls water loss and protect the falls’ land. She brings a society badge as a wedding gift to Miss Alice Roosevelt, daughter of the Empire State group.
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New York
Niagara Falls
Ashington
Miriam Greely
Society of the Daughters of the Empire State of
Wreck Near Nashville Leaves Many Hurt
A February 1 Illinois Central train bound from Chicago to Florida derailed seven miles west of Nashville Chapmanboro. Coaches and engines overturned, wrecking crew responding. Conductor Ash Baytser and several crew members suffered unspecified injuries. conditions were described as serious but not yet confirmed.
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Nasiville
Tenn
Illinois Central Railroad
Florida Limited
Oferock
Chicago
Chapmanborro
Ash
Norman E Webb Ends His Life in Alabama Home
Norman E Webb, a well known capitalist and former Selma resident, shot himself at his Til Hearth home yesterday morning while his family ate breakfast. He had been in ill health and rose from his bed to take his life with a pistol fired to the chin. Webb was a wealthy, prominent local figure with extensive land holdings.
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Prince of Wales
India
Bir Perisis Singh
Rimingham
Norman E. Webb
Captain Web
Hearta
Ieee
Arese Tran
Captain Webb
Selma
Trial Will Last Six Weeks More In Dinner Trial
Major Cassius Gillette resumes the stand this morning with testimony likely to fill the entire week as Greene and Gaynor's trial enters its sixth week. The defense and government counsel sharpen arguments while other notes include an undertaker incident in Memphis and a despondent death linked to a business casket firm.
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Susannah
Greene
Gaynor Tomeorrow
Oginena
Diate Shatt
Lees
Mana Wassias
Negro Lynched Over Pardoned Suspect in Alabama
A fractured news item reports a lynching in Alabama after rumors of a pardoned man linked to an assault case. Governor Jelks pledges to use all powers to bring lynchers to justice as prosecutors pursue suspects and discuss rewards and inquiries into the incident.
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Nashville
Ernor Jetka
Shen
Jelks
Bunk Richardeos
Gadsden
New York
Dredgers Were Almost Slaves in Harsh Labor History
A fragmented OCR story recalls dredger labor conditions with references to near-slavery, harsh rules, and a harsh work environment. Names and places are unclear, but the piece centers on degraded labor, resistance, and a call for fairness amid dangerous tasks and poor pay.
Weather outlook across states brings rain and winds
The forecast lists rain and brisk northerly winds for Monday across Georgia and central regions, with Tuesday turning fair. Central western areas face high northeast winds and rain Monday, followed by Easterly conditions. Western Florida and Alabama area expect fair winds Tuesday, with similar fronts affecting northern portions.
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Washington
Georgia
Port
Florida
Alimag Nala
Perth
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