Imperial Seal for the Treaty Ratification Nears
Washington reports a Chinese emperor may seal the treaty with the United States within days. The U S government fears Russian influence aims to delay ratification, while Secretary Loomis and officials press Conger for swift completion and open markets in Manchuria.
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Tos
Obi. Wexdngton
Pekin
China
United States
State Department
Loomis
Ragsdale
Tients
Rockhill
Fence
Store Ad Promises Best Goods at Low Combined Costs
A vintage storefront ad touts low prices on medicines and tonics, listing Bromo Seltzer, Holmes Frostilia, Hinds Cream, Swamp Root, Pond's Extract, Scott's Emulsion, Cascaretti products, Bull's syrup, Bromo Quinine, Stuart’s remedies, Jamper Tar, Munyon’s items, Munyon’s Witch Hazel Soap, unyadi Janos Water and Huyler’s Candies. It emphasizes value over cut prices and claims to deliver quality at minimal total cost to customers.
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Hanson
Bull
Stuart
Parg
Munvem
Munyon
Huyler
Tribute to Prof J T Derry Celebrated by Colleagues
Professor Joseph T Derry, famed Confederate historian and educator, received a carved ebony engraving of General Lee and a governor chair from colleagues in the Georgia agriculture department. The presentation honored his scholarly work, long service, and a forthcoming epic poem on the Confederacy.
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Joseph T Derry
General Lee
Derry
Georgie
O B. Stevens
Stevens
RF Wright
Waght
W.carsin
Joseph Johnson
Agricultural Department
Cook
Tip' Harrison
Wright
Holdiers
Wright Srose
Mitoz
U” Mat
Bryant
30U
Ruth
Homer
Confederacy
Southland
Georga
Commonwealth
Robert D. Lee
Department of Agriculture of
Grorga
Harrison
Milladgevile
Dirat
Georgia
Artery
Sixty-third
Weesle
Passing Throng Features Shoes Polisher in Atlanta
A young New York actor named William H Clark, 18, travels between U.S. cities with a plan to polish shoes for wagers. He aims to visit every city over 30,000 in population to recover a $1,000 forfeit and earn $1,600 his friends posted, all while performing as part of the White Wing Dramatic Club. Clark recounts his itinerant shoe shining tour from Jersey City to Augusta and Macon, promising to return to New York for Christmas dinner.
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William H Clark
Atlanta
Clark
New York
White Wines Dramatic Society
White Wing Dramatic Club
Morton House
Kew Tork
Italy
United States
Jersey City
Macon
Starrig
Canada
Americus
Piedmont
Seaboard Air Line Moves City Offices to Peachtree Street
The Seaboard Air Line relocates offices from Equitable Building to 16 Peachtree Street joining the Piedmont annex space for passenger and ticket staff. Front area houses city passenger offices, middle holds chief clerk and executive rooms, and far end is for the assistant general passenger agent. Move complete by evening with equipment moved from Equitable later today.
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Seaboard Air Line
Equitable
Peachtree Street
City
Piedmont
Aaslstant Genera
Negro Society Observes Day in Atlanta
The anniversary of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was celebrated yesterday by Atlanta’s Negro Society, under the Negro Literary and Historical Society. A parade formed at Hunter Street and Central Avenue, leading to Friendship Pietist Church for an afternoon program. Music by city choirs, prayers by Rev. L Miller, and readings of the Proclamation framed a day of observance with an annual oration by H M Porter of Augusta.
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Abraham Lincoln
Atlanta
Cffect
Rev
L Miler
D.D
Macon
Phi Kappa Sigma Chapter Attends Richmond Meeting
The grand Phanters of Phi Kappa Sigma convened in Richmond with attendees from all sections of the country. A banquet featured Ewan H Ghesterman of Richmond presiding and speeches by Congressman Swanson and Rev Dr Robert Strange among others. Officers elected include Grand Mpha J Hartley Hertzek Philadelphia, Grand Beta John B Baer Baltimore, Grand Iota T B McAdams Richmond, Grand Thesas Alfred Tennyson Leva Nashville, Grand Sigma Boyd Lee Sparks Philadelphia, Grand Apelon H Charles Offenbach Pittsburg, Grand Tau James Starr Philadelphia. The chapter plans to adjourn tomorrow night.
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Richmond
Erand Phanter
Phi Karna Sliema
Hell
Ewan H .Ghesterman
Congressman Swanson
Rovert Strange
Tonizbt
Mpha
J Hartley Hertzek
Philadelphia
John B Baer
Baltimore
Grand Iota
T B McAdams
Grand Thesas
Alfred Tennyson Leva
Nashville
Emancipation Day celebrated by Raleigh community
In Raleigh on January 1 large gathering heard speeches urging race progress and equal rights for Black citizens. Resolutions praise education policy, endorse Governor Aycock and Roosevelt on civil rights, and express desire for improved race relations. A Madrid dispatch previews General Wester’s forthcoming book on Cuba with chapters on territorial landings and abandonment of a project.
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Raleigh
Aycock
Baltimore
North Carolina
Sue
Roozevelt
Clksens
Wevler
Lennon
Wester
Cuba
Madrid
United States
Troops Sail for Manila on Transport Thomas
The Thomas sailed from San Francisco for Manila with two troops of the Second Cavalry under Captain J W Gardner, eighteen hospital men, four signal corps men, and numerous cabin passengers including several army and navy officers.
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Manila
San Francisco
United States
Thomas
Second Cavalry
J Wo Gardner
Signal Corps
Army
Navy
Green Was Released in Columbus Ga
In Columbus Georgia on January 1 special report says Mf Green the young man arrested yesterday on a charge of forgery was released today. The parties who had cashed the checks refused to prosecute him as the matter was not brought before court. Police took no other action due to the absence of a warrant.
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Green
Columbus Ga
J Mf Green
Esteda
Montter
Empire Mills Company reorganizes in Columbus Georgia
The Empire Mills Company, operator of the Empire mill, reorganizes at Columbus Georgia on January 1 electing FL M Norman as president W L Tillman as vice president directors RM Norman W L Tillman Allig es George A Pearce I W Needham The firm plans extensive plant improvements.
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Columbus Ga
Gpeccal J
Empire Mills Company
Empire Mill
Lange
FL M Norman
W.L. Tillman
RM “Norman
W L. Tillman
Alliges
George A Pearce
I. W Needham
Roosevelts Plan for San Domingo Turmoil
Special dispatch from Washington outlines Roosevelt delaying Panama issues to focus on San Domingo. It argues the island has no real government, with revolutions and anarchy threatening foreign interests. European diplomats and business magnates urge U S control as stabilizing, potentially via protectorate.
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Jon
Ohl
Washington
Panama
Roosevelt
San Domingo
Morales
Cuba
United States
Santo Domingo
Spain
Republica
Central and
South America
Domingues
Mgn
Roosmelt
Self defense claimed in farmer shooting at Kumulga
At Kumulga this morning MD Hobbs shot and killed Bricks Mitchell Hobbs. Hobbs surrendered to the sheriff and showed a knife wound on his face saying Mitchell attacked him with a knife. Both men were prominent farmers. An old grudge is said to have sparked the incident.
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Kumulga
MD Hobbs
Mitchell Hobbs
Mitchell
Noted New York Banker Garth Dies at Sea in 19th Century Tale
In Huntsville Alabama on January 1 a New York banker, Grani le W' Garth, fell or jumped overboard from the steamship City of Denver en route to Galveston. He was not a brother of Mrs Garth of Huntsville, yet was well known here. Garth was prominent among southern financiers and led the Mechanics' National Bank, gaining popularity in the South.
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Huntevalle
Huntsie Ala
Grani Ile W' Garth
New York
Denver
Galveston
Wi of Garth
Suntsville
Garth
Mechanics’ National
South
Suit for Damages in Columbus Ga Timeframe
G W Trader files suit for 500 dollars against Dr J M Baird, a well known Columbus physician. Trader alleges Baird, driving an automobile, struck him while he rode a bicycle on Broad Street, damaging the bicycle and injuring him.
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Columbus Ga
J M Baird
Baird
Country Produce Prices and Fresh Goods Listing
Atlanta markets report December prices on fresh meats poultry and produce. Includes bacon, hams, butter, turkey, ducks, onions, cabbage, sweet potatoes and apples. Also notes fruits, nuts, canned goods and confections with varying per pound and per bushel rates.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Tennessee
Jersey
Atlanta Market Prices on Foodstuffs and Provisions
December 31 Atlanta markets list varied prices for patent flour and grains, meats, coffee, sugar, canned goods, dairy, and produce. Notable items include Daimona patent flour $575, extra fancy wheat $610, corn meal 65c, oats 54c, white beans 61c, beef ribs and hams priced per 20-lb to 40-lb lots, Arbu ckle’s coffee $12.30, Lion $12.30, sugar 4.90-4.95, canned tomatoes 13c, peaches $1.75, tomatoes and peppers per crate, cucumbers 3 per crate. Bulk salt and pickles priced by the barrel. Fruits and vegetables show improving demand with tomatoes at 300 per crate, peppers at 3.50-4 per crate, Irish potatoes at 10 per barrel, cucumbers at 2.50-3 per crate.
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Atlanta
Grace
Polunan Arbuckle
New Orleans
Arm
Trade Fronts Show Mixed Claims As 1904 Opens
The week ahead in trade looks mixed with persistent uncertainty in cotton and East Asia, but confidence voiced for the future especially in the West and among youth. Manufacturing faces high input costs and prolonged holidays, while textiles show unsettled demand and cautious buying amid rising raw material prices and steady or tentative output restarts.
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Iiunite
Iron
London
Boston
Chicago
Fides
Umit
Worl Jrbolog
Canada
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Ca‘ea
Conger
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An-fung
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J. T. Derry
Joseph T Derby
State Agricultural Départment
Wow Byrom
C T Mobley
Wo A
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J Hf Massey
Monroe, Ga
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Kimball
Parks
Milledgeville
RR Cobb
Richmond, Va
BR C Carrington
Ben Tillman
JR Morgan
Columbus
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Jefferson
A. H Andrews
Drulthurst
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JW Wilson
Brunswick
Memphis
JH Waterman
William II Harbin
Rome
Fureball
John & Hoke Jr
Athens
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Madison
Parker
Hunteville
Nelson , Shaugnesey
Thompson Land Company
Negro Society
al Hall
Power of Jesus
J Ww
Munstison
My Contry
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J WE Bowen
South Aflania
Snaneley
H M Porter
Augusta
PHI Kappa
STGWA
Ctapter
Phiegeiphig Press
Republic
San Domingos
Madaea Ala
Sdmante
Brasillo
Virginia
Ciron
Whitehall
Hester
Atlanta Brcherage & Commission
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Harticuars
P.O
Howell Jones Co
Cotton
Stors and Grain
Pryor St
Bell Phone
Standart
Atlants National Bank
Neal Loan and Ranking Co
Ster
Banquet
California
Simon Pure
Shield Brand
Hugh MacRae & Co
Southern Securities
Wilmington
N.C
Washington, D. C
Colorado Building
American Association of Public Accountants
Chas. H. Highley & Co
Public Accountants & Auditors
Empire Building
Atlanta, Ga
Bell “Phors
Wst
Loal Securities
Robinson-Humphrey Co
Avants
Trowas
Pathe & Co
Equitable Building
Hubbard Bros. & CO
Geritury
New York Cotton Exchange
Cotton Exchange
Liverpool Cotton Association
Martin
Cothran & CO
New York Cotton Changes
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Empire
A. B. Baxter & Co., Inc
Broadway
Giltedge
State of Georgia
Atlantz
Savannah
City of
Florence
County
Vaie Bouglas
Georg Railroad and Banking Ca
Georgia Railread
Banlong Co
Munl
John W. Dickey
Augueta
Daniel J. Sully & CO. Bankers and Brokers
Well Street
WEW
York
Mercers
Liverpool
Southern Exchange
Sould
Bruce, Jones & Co
Kimball House
W. H. Patterson & CO. Investment Securities
William E. Bush
Investment Securities
Aucusta, Ceorcia
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