Clings to Cruel Father Amid Abuse Claims
Lucy McPherson, illiterate and 15, endures beating and servitude as her father James E McPherson and brother Wm McPherson face arrest. She cooks washes and nurses siblings while the family, living on limited means, awaits Recorder’s court as neighbors report mistreatment and a dying mother’s last wish to care for younger siblings.
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Jancy McPherson
Parlies Barracks
James Eo McPherson
Decatur Street
Whi McPherson
Acre
Lucy
Poltes
Bahnefeld
Ever McPherson
Hanugsh
AicPherson
McPherson
Dave
Whfe
Deafness Cure Claims by Constitutional Remedies
An 19th century advertisement argues deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It asserts remedies must be constitutional and offers a $100 reward for any case of deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes sale note for Hall's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Tie
Smiths Remains Interred After Railway Killing Tragedy
Americus Ga February 25 special the remains of Jack Smith a railway employee killed in Montgomery Sunday by Tom Jones were brought to his home in Americus today for burial two men were brothers in law and formerly resided in Americus. The story of the tragedy has been published both men were held in high esteem and mourned by relatives. Mr Francis president of the St Louis exposition accompanied by Ambassador Choate was received at Buckingham Palace by King Edward who was cordial and interested in the exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Jack Smith
Montgomery
Tom Jones
Jos
Amerius
Mr. Francis
Ambassador Choate
King Edward
Buckingham Palace
Afr. Francis
Milledgeville Voters Reject Dispensary After Heated Battle
In Baldwin county, a spirited but cordial campaign ends with prohibition winning by about 231 votes. Total ballots and registration were incomplete. white voters swung toward dispensary, while black voters backed dry. Local clergy doctors and officials spoke for both sides as mass meetings closed, pledging to enforce prohibition.
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Milledgeville
Baldwin County
J. DB. Howard
Waisky
Motne
Joseph I. Potile
Flop
Gibson
Collen Potile
John Valen
Alk
Dr King's New Discovery credited with saving life on claim
A Florida reader reports a life saved by Dr King's New Discovery for consumption after being told incurable. The ad claims a free trial led to recovery and notes a $1.00 price. In Vigo Spain, carnival violence leaves two killed and four wounded during guard clash with masquerade participants.
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Ols
Meguens
Omemuune
Fla
Tr. King
Dr. King
Hal
Vigo
Spain
Railway Notes and a Morgan Impersonation in Atlanta
In Atlanta yesterday KL Prevost, southern agent of the International Mercantile Company, drew jokes about resembling financier J Pierpont Morgan, who was reported en route to Cuba. Mrs Morgan travels toward New Orleans and the Pacific coast. Prevost’s visit included Pryor Street’s passenger office where locals teased him as Morgan. In Knoxville plans for a grand Louisville and Nashville passenger depot at $132,000 plus a $4600 viaduct cost are outlined, with the city to share roughly $35.41.
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Morgan
KL Prevost
General Southern
International Mercantile Company
New Orleans
Mr. Prevost
Atlanta
J. Pieupont Morgan
Cuba
Mr Prevost
Mr. Morgan
Knoxville
Tenn
Louisville and Nashville Railrogad
City Council of
Louisville and Nashville
Knoxvile
Clinch Avenue
Atlanta Hosts Southeastern and Mississippi Valley Freight Body Meeting
The Southeastern and Mississippi Valley Freight Association met in Atlanta, with about ten members present and annual sharing of work from January in St Augustine. Chairman M P Washburn led sessions as the group works through a large docket expected to be cleared before adjournment amid heavy Mardi Gras traffic. Local railway men noted 76 trains and specials on the Atlanta to Alabama routes between the 11th and 25th, linked to New Orleans Mardi Gras travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern and Mississippi Valley Freight Association
Assason
Southeastern Freight Association
Ace
St. Augustine
M P. Washburn
Louisville
Atlanta
New Orleane
Atlanta and
West Point and Western Railway
Bama
Hall's Great Discovery for kidney and bladder cures
A Texas wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism with a single small bottle. The ad lists both men and women as beneficiaries and offers mail order by Dr. EW Hall, with testimonials and a July date in St. Louis.
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EW. Hall
P. O. Box
St. Louis
Dothen
Aja
W W. Hall
St. Loui
Wonder
Hall
Financial market report signals mixed activity and policy cues
A turbulent session showed large cash and bond moves with lump sum losses and gains across exchanges. Traders watched a looming translation maneuver and possible stock issues while copper and sugar rose on favorable trade signals. Money markets firm, sterling weaker, and bankers’ bills quoted around usable levels as investors weighed late Friday developments.
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UWU
Joan Budls
Mather
London
Ster
Pacis
Bucauna Aores
Wabasi
St. Louis
Tha Toseles
Meck Island
Metropolitan Street Railway
St. Paul
Dhreelers
Europe
Laclede Gas
North American
United States
Arteriads
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Stock Market Slips Amid Money Tightness and Mixed Trade
The day’s Wall Street action shows a continuing weak market with feverish yet irregular price moves. Money rates edge higher with 4 3-4 to 3 percent across terms. Chicago demand and subtreasury transfers impact liquidity.
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New York
Chicago
New York Exchange
Weather outlook across states with rain and winds
The forecast covers multiple regions including Georgia, North and South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kentucky and more. Rain is expected Thursday with varying wind speeds from east to brisk, and Friday brings continued rain or snow, colder temperatures, and stronger easterly or northeast winds in several areas.
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Washington
Yeorgia
North C Carolina
East Wands
South Carolina
Worida
Tennessee
Pratadly
Virginia
Frida
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
Texas
Arkansas
Kentucky
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Matthew Henry
Gorham Silver
Gorham
Banate- Re
M. Woolley
Bos Piu Gosrinem Whisky
Tutt
Dr. Tutt
J. Fairleigh
Platte Cannon
Col Tutt
Bausci
Caralogue Aderess AC
Brisene
LW. Arnold
Atlanta, Ga
China
Aumuct
WM. Lycett Atlanta
Ther
Tuedmont Hotel
Bion
Catulayue
Salinas
Crichtor
Smith
M. Ashe
Bunting
E.van Winkle Gin and Machine Wks
Atlanta GA
St. Joseph
Mobile
Cooper-Wells &Nitting Works
Esda
Lucy McPherson
Clermont
Dunn’s
Monogram
Echo Spring
Woodford County
Rose Valley
Silver Brook
S. Gragfelder & CO
A. L. Dunn
Box
Otto S
Rabfeldef? & GO
Distillers
Georgia Southern ND
Florida Railway
Nassau
Piney
South Georgia
Central of Georgia Railway
Valdosta
Georgia Southern
Jacksonville
Georgia
Southern
Union Depot
C. B. Rhod
A. Macon
Gua
Leon A. Bell
D. P
Kauitable Bldz
Rogers
California
South
Centery Building
Forrest
George Adair
Foote @ Davies Company
Alabama St
The
Allied Arts
Mountain Rock Mill
Tetley’s
Constituton
Seaboard Air Line
Chattahoochee River
Atlanta, Water Works
Rockmart
Marietta
Seaboard
Chattaho
Southern Railway
Colorado
Arizona
Nevada
New Mexico
Utah
Wyoming
Oregon
Calfon Jd
C. Hearn, Jr
Mozley
Wall Street
Messrs
John C. Fisher
Thos
Ryley
Sale
Gertrude Coghlan
Maurice Thompson
Alice OF
Old Vincennes
Aooregular
Noray Tan
Og M
Mtv Hell
I Hag
Tae
Brey Rat
Fars
Hobert
Zadol
Pius Maxter
Karl A. Ritary
Offi Rhe
Wm. Warren
Iy Centu
Dinnee
Dro Rebecc
Brannon SD
Ay Peace Street
Febru
A. Bo
Mauck
Peachtree Btrs
Augusta
Charleston
Charlotte
Clea
Slands
Chattanooga
Hehicaga
Cincinnati
Corpus Grill
Detroit
Ole Ty
Dodge City
Galveston
Huron
Kansas City
Memphis
Vita
North Platte
Annakh
Vicksbur
Tampa
Wilmington
Marbur
Tripod Paint CO
Pryor St
Bijou
Lottie Brandon
Hallet Vand Fuller
Crawford and
Stanley
Hopland Francis
Miles
Raymond Jot
Shorty DewWitt
F. J. Cooledge & Bro
Glass and Mirrors
N. Forsyth Street
Middletown
Juncoor Ohio
Hersehifer
Bert
Seeman An Annas Ie
Klaw & SA
Enger
RE Inn
Hin
Adiari
Mayr
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