Passenger Train Thrown Over Cliff in Ecuador Crash
A passenger train on the main line was hurled about 100 feet from a cliff near Rio Bamba in Ecuador and plummeted to the bottom. Twenty five dead and forty wounded after a misplaced rail caused the accident on the Atlante line at 11:90 p.m. on Tuesday March 2. Passengers included high class coaches and Pullman sleeping cars. the train was due in Washington at 7 p.m. from Peachtree Street. James Freeman, district passenger agent, handles reservations.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Rio Bamba
Washington
Gall
Peachties Street
James Freeman
Belmont Comes South For Short Vacation In Garnet & C
New York February 24 Belmont left New York tonight for a two week vacation in Garnet & C. He travels with his son and his son’s wife. Reports say his health is not seriously impaired by a recent appendicitis operation, and the trip is for recreation rather than health.
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New York
Belmont
Nin Place
Garnet, & C
Usmal
Nevada Legislature Backs Anti Alien Exclusion Measure
Nevada lawmakers adopt a joint concurrent resolution to bar aliens from federal and state grazing lands amid reports from Carson and updates on the death of Rear Admiral Samuel R. Franklin at age 84. Also notes Persias shah offers to sell manuscript paintings to the Russian Academy of Sciences.
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Nevada
Carson, Ney
Nevada Genete Ioflay
Franklin
Washington
Samuel R. Franklin
Pennsylvania
Naval Academy
St Felerspucy
Shah of Persia
Russian Academy of Sciences
Obituary notices from Georgia towns recount sudden deaths
The notices record multiple obituaries including W F Waon of Elberton who died in Valdosta after a dentist visit, and Captain John A Jones of Dekalb and Chattooga counties. Also listed are the deaths of Mrs Nancy Dorough of Bowdon, Mrs Lula Ledbetter of Flowery Branch, Dwight Power of Opelika, and J R Whitehead of Albany among others with funeral plans and familial ties noted.
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John A. Jones
Jor A. Jones
Chattooga Counoo
Jeney
John Jones
Dekalb County
Poulton
DeKalb
Decatur
Georgia
Oaetooga County
B. G. Jones
3. L. Campbell
W. A. Keragrick
Flood Sweeps Three States From Kentucky to Arkansas
Kentucky and parts of Mississippi and Tennessee faced widespread flood damage after days of heavy rain. Louisville and Taylorsville suffered severe river and street flooding, with one death reported and many cattle lost. In Arkansas, Fisher was nearly destroyed with six killed and several injured, while Lonoke and Augusta also reported fatalities or damage. Ohio River rose to flood stage in Cincinnati, threatening rail lines and causing widespread concern.
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Louleville
Kentucky
John Price
Green River District
Beargrats Creek
Ballura Hills
Broadway
Underhill
Taylorsville
Salt River
Loulaville
Memphis
Tenn
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Fisher
Poinsett County
Augusta
Lonoke & Chifa
Auton Mra
Baldwin
Grege
W. T. Barnum
Binghamton
Tuscumbia
Ala
W. M. Andrews
Hewe
Hon-wae
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cloudburete
Oia
Grane Central
Trafic
War on Tuberculosis Leagues Planned for Georgia Negroes
Acting under offers from Surgeon General Wyman, Dr. P. Wertenbaker will organize county leagues of Negroes to combat tuberculosis. He will address a statewide Negro gathering at Georgia Industrial College, with Savannah as his campaign headquarters, and aims to establish compact leagues in every Georgia county. He notes higher TB mortality among African Americans than whites.
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Savannah
Wyman
P. Wertenbaker
Geonlama
Wiberculows
Adl
Georga Industrial College
Wententaker
Uiberculosia
Georgia
Shell Hays
Eagua
Judge enjoins Macon mayor over near beer licenses
In a special session the superior court barred the Macon mayor and council from revoking near beer licenses for Edward Cosaldy and J. E. Bunch after raids on two places. Alderman Wheeler had moved for revocation but the court ordered restraint, with efforts to retain the licenses continuing.
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Macon
Torge Felton
Coupert Committee
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity And Health
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic to purify and enrich the blood, boosting resistance to disease. It claims a 20 ingredient formula uniquely improves red and white cells and alleviates tiredness, urging readers to buy the remedy instead of cheaper imitations.
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Hood
Hoad
Musee BL
Bell's Liberty Effort Ahead in Asylum Case
Mrs Blanche Burton and Attorney W D McNall travel to Greensboro to press a habeas corpus action before Judge Lewis seeking the release of George H Bell from the state asylum at Milledgeville. Bell, a former Emanuel county legislator, is argued to be of sound mind and not a proper inmate, with Baldwin county having already held trial and detention continuing.
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Greensboro
Lewis
Blanche Burton
George H. Bell
Milledgertile
Bell
Emanuel County
Baldwin County
Sal
Gurton
Macon
Maron
Speciaid
Tamnorrow
Blanché Burton
W. D. McNall
Senate debate on agricultural funds and grain standards
Washington February 24 the agricultural appropriation bill dominated senate discussion. Senator McCumber argued congress must set grain standards to ensure western grain sells at rightful prices. Senator Herburn criticized forest service practices in a two hour speech. The BRl debate continued. Later Edgar Dwight Smith, ex stamp clerk, waived examination after embezzlement charges and was ordered to bond for grand jury appearance.
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Washington
Senate
McCumber
North Cakota
Congress
Herburn
Forest Service
Ammon
Edgar Dwight Smith
Annistan
United States
Wioner JG. & Rentolph
United States Grand Jury
Wiml
Max
Breath Odors Removed by Charcoal and Lozenges
Charcoal products claim to absorb gases and stop bad breath from foods and liquor. Willow charcoal lozenges, honeyed and pure, promise to freshen breath and aid digestion with gentle laxative effects. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with a mail offer for a trial package.
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Stuart
A. Bustaval
Mic
Jacksonville Fire Destroys Three-Story Brick Building
A February 24 blaze in downtown Jacksonville destroyed a three story brick building on Forsyth Street with losses around 300000. The Florida Electric Company and Jacksonville Gas Company occupied the first and second floors, while the third housed offices and rooms for several unions. Strong winds threatened adjacent properties as firefighters battled the flames until after 10 pm, keeping the rest of the block safe.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Forsyth Street
Entmil Ing & Joss
Florida Electric Company
J. H. Tremvly
McGraw Bros
Plarida Electra Company
Eagles
Brotherhood of Railway
Haney
Te Fire Department
Waxong
Jacksonvills Gas Company
Bandaomne
Low Rates to Washington for Presidential Inauguration
The Southern Railway offers heavily reduced fares for travel to Washington for the Presidential Inauguration on February 28 through March 3. Individual travelers from Atlanta pay $18, groups of 25 or more pay $12.90 each. A special train will depart Atlanta at 11:30 p m March 2, arrive in Washington at 7:00 a m the next morning. Reservations advised. contact James Freeman, district passenger agent, at No 1 Peachtree street.
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Washington
Maren
Southern Railway
Atlanta
James Freeman
Peachtree Street
Amend Pure Food Act Proposed By Homeopathic Group
February 24 Detroit and Washington. The Southern Homeopathic Medical Association met in Orieane and urged Congress to amend the Pure Food and Drug Act to include the phrase in the homeopathic pharmacopoeia and ensure uniform strength of remedies. The American Institute of Homeopathy backed the move as essential for rights of physicians and to standardize nearly 300 plant-based remedies. The national meeting is set for Detroit June 22. In Washington Roosevelt issued a proclamation granting reduced duties on sparkling wines from Spain under the Dingley act.
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En Orieane
Southern Homeopathic Medical Associatiog
American Institute of Homeopathy
National Society of the Homeopathic Profession
Congress
United States
H. Hallman
Hot Springs
Ark
Detroit
District of Columbia
Washington
Rooosevelt
Spain
20 Years With Heart Trouble
Dr Miles Heart Remedy restores heart function after long illness. Laura Russell of Logan Iowa testifies she recovered from severe breathlessness and fainting after using the product. The ad claims the remedy strengthens heart nerves and muscles to improve circulation and offers a money back guarantee.
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Miles
Laura Russell
Logan
Iowa
Negro Anti-Saloonists Open Sessions Here
The Southern Negro Anti-Saloon Conference opened at 10 o'clock in the People's Tabernacle with Rev. E R Carter presiding. Leaders outlined aims to combat prohibition slanders, canvass voting strength, educate opinion for enforcement of laws, build youth-wide prohibition, and organize for effective action in southern states. Sessions to be held at Wheat Street Baptist Church.
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Southern Negro Anti-Saloon Conference
Yeelerdes
People's Tabernacle
E.R. Carter
Alexander Jackson
Dating
Texas
Marsa
South
Gond
John White
M. Cc. B. Mason
Freedmen's Aid Society
Cincinnati
Onlo
J. W. Jackson
Liberty Church
B. F. Riley
W. B. Crumpton
State Anti-Caman League
Alabama
J. B. Richards
Georgia
Jfiupper
A Mlfl
B. R. Carter
Oklahama
William Harrison
Tennessee
A. R. Griggs
Peterson
Ohio
C. B
Masoni
North Carolina
Franklin
Arkansas
Flipper
Atberta
H. M. Turners Congregational Church
Proctor
RA. Carter
M. E
Rush
Baptist
BP. Johnson
A. M. EB
M. Ross
City Spends $28 Per Ballot In Evanston Primary
Chicago report notes Evanston spent 28 dollars per ballot cast in yesterday’s primary election. No contest or content beyond the Socialist party slate. Twenty five votes were cast, totaling 700 dollars for holding the primaries.
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Chicago
Evanston
Socialist Party
Mae Te Ik
Roosevelt Heads Funeral for Nephew in New York
President Roosevelt Mrs Roosevelt and heirs attended the funeral of Sewary Douglas Robinson, nephew to the president, who died in Harvard dormitory fall. The procession moved from Robinson residence to Holy Westminster Church for burial, then home to Washington. The party returned by train later that afternoon.
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New York
Roosevelt
Mra. Roosevelt
Ave. Nickolas Longworth
Thel Rooseven
Sewary Douglas Robinson
Douglas Robinson
Harvard University
New Yoraldé
Theodore Robinsin
Thugias Robinson
Robinson
Preaifepl
Holy Westmanton
Henny Mortet
Jury selection in Calhoun bribery case postponed in San Francisco
San Francisco February 24 The attempt to complete a jury for Patrice Calhoun president of the Matted Railroads on bribery charges was indefinitely postponed after the twelfth juror was accepted. Evidence and challenges led to two seats at the panel being vacated. John Sedan, a hotel proprietor, was dismissed under prosecution challenge and Amhur 5. Holman, an insurance agent, was also challenged.
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San Francisco
Ity
Patrice Calhoun
John Sedan
Amhur
Holman
California Senate Ponders Japanese Policy Debate
Sacramento February 24 The senate debates the fate of a Japanese policy bill and whether California will seek a general revision. The measure would empower the state labor commissioner to take action, with a vote likely to follow swiftly.
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Ipeo
Sacramento
Cal
Sénate Today
California
Styte
Enue
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Havana
Banker
South Carolina
Shah
W. R. Wilson
Elberton
Westview
Oo Tha Beahoara Air Line Railroad
Miner Hawkins
Dawston
Tawsot
Gai
Milner Hawkins
J. 2. Hanuina
Lexington
N.C
Dorough
Bremen
Mra
Sancy
Dorgush
Bowdon
Lula Ledbetter
Buford
Lie Ledbetter
C. mM. Ledbetter
Santerday
Euford
Flowery Branch
S.A. Barrie Wll
Dr. Ledbetter
J. W. Leg
Thie Fily
Dwight Power
Opelika
Oreliga
Spertalj
Houston & Power
Brotha
Iver
Chattahooches
Mariette
Bourton Power
Charlee Power
W. J. Sorrell
Moultrie
Borrell
Sorrell
J. T. Sorrell
Board of County Commissioners
Irene Dormany
W. W. Dormany
J. R. Whitehead
Albany
J. . Whitehead
Whitehead
Tame
Pierce
de. Pierce
Medical
Br B. Nv
Pi Piero
Buffaio
Indiana
E.W. Grove
Council
Norfolk
Van
Weleh & Toudd
Old Pont Ort
Burton
Lesith
Florida Electric Co
Jacksonville Gas Co
Homeopathists
Freestone
U. S
Express
R. H. Cate & Co
Tennessee Chattanooga
Louisville, Ky
Tessi
Toomason
American Asthmatic Co
York
Calhoun
Neili
Beth
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