Hight trolley lines ordered suspended in snow storm
Atlanta faces freezing rain and ice as two trees on Haynes street catch fire from arcing wires. Wires and tracks iced over delay trains. city lines later discontinued on several routes. Power and telegraph services report planned recoveries with extra crews and sand. Officials fear a repeat of the two week storm as forecasts call for rain and cool temps.
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Haynes Street
Georgia
Washington
Hia
Atlanta
Arcight
Electric Lght
Houston
West Hunter
Forr Street
Grant Park
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Cooper Street
McThanicl
Irving Streets
Central
Peamont Avenues
Woodward Avenue
Pine ‘Street
Georgia Failway and Electric
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Costly Blaze Strikes Indianapolis Wholesale District
Indianapolis February 9 fire swept the wholesale district bounded by Georgia and Meridian streets Jackson Place and the union depot sheds. For four hours three alarms drew out every department. Eight buildings including three hotels burned, with losses estimated at 1 500 000. One fireman injured by falling walls as brands rained down. Fireworks and oils stored in nearby warehouses caused explosions. Also report notes a separate fire at Tyler Texas with seven businesses destroyed and losses around 85 000.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Georgia
Meridian
Jackson Place
Union
Farrnley & McCrea -Muinery Company
A. Kiefer Drug Company
Delmetseh Company
Tyler
Tex
Dallas
Hilliard Becomes Unwitting Target In Savannah Stabbing
Harold Hilliard, a Savannah youth, was stabbed in the hand by John A Rahilly who mistook him for a rival assailant. Rahilly and a companion chased a different man and attacked Hilliard before realizing the error. Hilliard is hospitalized. Rahilly was arrested.
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Hilliard
Rahilly
Savannah
Harold Hilard
John A ‘Rahilly
Railly
Spanish Veterans Organize Camp Joe Wheeler Formally Started
Augusta Ga February 49 Special Camp Joe Wheeler United Spanish War Veterans was formally instituted here this afternoon with twenty five men enlisted from volunteers or regulars or Philippine service Harry Chapman of Macon member of 2 camp in New Mexico was mustering officer This first camp in the southeast has grips and pass wands Captain A J Henkel of the second Georgia Infantry United States volunteers was chosen commander and Corporal Hardy Un of the twenty seven United States volunteers was elected adjutant.
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Joe Wheeler
Augusta
Philippines
Harry Chapman
Macon
New Mexico
A. J. Henkl
Second
Georgia Infantry
United States Volunteers
Corporal Hardy UN
Mrs Larsie Cason Fatally Burned in Augusta Home
In Augusta Georgia on a February afternoon Mrs Larsie Cason aged 58 suffered fatal burns after her clothing ignited while resting by an open fire. Fire destroyed her clothing and scarred her body except for her head shielded by an apron. She was taken to the city hospital where doctors say she cannot survive until morning.
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Augusta
Larsie Cason
Te City Hospital
Storm Strain Tests Rail Lines and Wires Across the South
Passengers report the storm heavy and the jee collecting on wires near Jenta as crews guard sections through the night to detect damage early. Central of Georgia wires suffer most, with calls for new equipment. Police note signal boxes failing, fire department reports most boxes still operable, and crews push heroic efforts to limit damage in Georgia and the South.
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Jenta
Central of Georgia
Central
Fire Department
Georgia
Husband killed by wife's lover in Valdosta murder
A. L. Frierson killed John B. Flood with an axe in Valdosta Georgia after a long family dispute. Flood's wife, Mrs Flood, is charged as an accessory along with the slain man's wife aiding the suspect. Frierson was arrested in Savannah fleeing the scene. an inquest ruled all three as involved in the fatal events and a return to Valdosta is planned.
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Frierson
Flood
Iian
Valdosta
John B. Flood
A. L. Frierson
Manning, & C
South Carolina
Savannah
Good for Judge Jim Blount in Philippines assignment
Washington reports judge Jim Blount of Georgia is assigned as associate justice of the court of land registration in Manila. Previously a first instance judge, Blount receives a promotion with a salary of 34 500 a year.
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Philippines
Washington
Manila
Jim Blount
Georgia
Court of Land Registration
Blount
Arisigamenc
Blounthan
Explosive Report Prompts Mexico City Commission
Mexico City February 19. The government has appointed a commission of story men to report on a new explosive invented by a New York man who has offered exclusive control to Mexico. The details remain to be studied by the officials.
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Mexico
Funeral date set for Grand Duke Sergius in imperial Kremlin
Feared dread bomb risks lead to postponement of transport to St. Petersburg. Grand Duke Sergius to be interred temporarily at Chaudos monastery cloister vault while awaiting completion of mausoleum renovations in St. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Imperial family plans limited attendance due to safety concerns and recent Moscow assassination.
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St. Petersburg
Sergius
Chaudos
Romanoff
Mavedleum
Trepomt
Moscow
Kremlin
Constantine
Paul
Consantine
Sergins
Tsarskoe-Belo
Vladimir
Atezis
Winter Palace
Trepoft
Socisl
Revolutioniera
Fragments of Duke Sergius Death Scene Unearthed in Moscow
Moscow reports pieces of the carriage and fragments of flesh found atop the arsenal parapet related to Grand Duke Sergius death. The grand duke lies in state at Chaudoff monastery as funeral preparations proceed for February 23. Assassin remains silent. identity unclear.
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Moscow
Benate
Palace of Justice
Writay
Boldiers
Sergius
Chaudoff
Grand Duke
Kiel
Ogsamsin
Netter
Women workers plan factory visits to promote temperance
Mexico City on February 9 reports that women workers of the Anti Alcoholic League intend to visit workshops and large factories to instruct workers on sobriety. The movement has official support as authorities strive to curb liquor trade in retail.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Women Workers of
The
Anti-Alcoholic League
Contest Case Nears End in Peabody Governor Election Bid
A Denver contest hearing closes as briefs are filed with the contest committee. The report and recommendations are due March 1 to Lieutenant Governor McDonald, with the full convention to decide on March 2. The case questions ballots from Denver precincts and other counties amid fraud claims and expert testimony.
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Colorado
Denver
James E. Peabody
General Assembly
McDonald
Adams
Peabody
Los Animas
Huerfeno
Trades Council
Clty
Midshipman Battle Dies at Naval Academy
Annapolis February 19 Midship man Samuel Westray Battle second class at the naval academy son of Surgeon W Hattie U S N Asheville dropped dead during noon formation from heart failure He had joined in August 1902 from Asheville age 21 popular with classmates later rowed in varsity shell and was a member of the a0 Tr thee His parents have not been notified by authorities arrangements for his funeral have not been made yet by the academy authorities
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Annapolis
Samuel Westray Battle
Naval Academy
W. Hattie
U. SN
Asheville
Young Battle
Academy
Ife
Roosevelt on Verge of Collapses Shapes Presidential View
The report suggests Roosevelt shows strain as the presidency nears a critical point. Ankidas notes rising concerns about health and leadership impact on policy, with observers watching for signs of fatigue and shifting public opinion.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt Faces Strain as He Plans Spring Trip
President Roosevelt acknowledges fatigue and headaches amid strain from duties. Friends urge rest and a hunting trip after the Rough Rider reduction in San Antonio, with White House staff ready to monitor affairs by wire. A possible October extra session could follow if his condition improves.
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Jos. Oli
West
Army and Navy
San Antonio
White House
Congress
Fight location of school in Nashville stirs protest
Nashville residents object to a Catholic society, the ChihoIe Order of the Blessed Sacrament, proposing a Negro girls academy in a popular Stevenson Avenue home bought for 25000 dollars. The deed faces possible revocation, with court action anticipated.
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Nashville
Tenn
Chihole
Atlantic Cable Project Under Way From Commercial Cable
New Atlantic cable to be laid by the Commercial Cable Company with bids already received for the subsea line. Route fixed and operation expected by summer. Clarence Mackay states no new stock issue. costs covered by Mackay affiliates. reserve fund intact. First shareholder report planned within a fortnight. The cable promises high speed and advances in electrical technology.
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Mackay
New York
Comercial Cable
Clarence Mackay
Canin
Ma Aay
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