New York Chamber Rejects National Reciprocity Convention
A New York chamber of commerce meeting adopted a report disapproving the recent Washington reciprocity convention actions. It condemns reliance on tariff modifications and endorses avoiding hostile foreign legislation while promoting reciprocal trade where it does not harm domestic industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Committee On Foreign Commerce
Washington
United States
Washington, DC
Must Hang for Wife Murder in Van Buren
Van Buren Arkansas January court records show October 29 killing of a wife by a man named Hit Eel son. He was found guilty of murder in the first degree and faces the death penalty. The defense pleaded insanity during the trial.
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van Buren
Atk
Eelson
Murdder
Despair Led Her to Die by Self Inflicted Gunshot
Elizabeth Darby, a physician from Chesterfield, shot herself at Narragansett hotel in Providence. She left a note and had been despondent, with a tumultuous career including an earlier manslaughter case she was acquitted as temporarily insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Elizabeth Darby
Narragansett Hotel
Bordentown
N. J
Chesterfield
Here
St. Josephs Convent
Philadelphia
Miss Darby
Baltimore
Shipping at Brunswick Shows 1901 Rise of $1,690,045
Brunswick's port activity rose in 1901 with total shipments and imports valued at $24,474,038, up from $24,714,038 in 1900. Captain Otto Johannensen, Brunswick board of trade statistician, notes continued port growth over a decade and credits the board of trade for sustaining momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronswick
Brunswick
Otto Johannensen
Brunswick Board of Trade
Board of Trade of
New Will May Be Built in Greenesboro
Greenesboro Georgia January 2 Special Messrs Griffin and Moore of Greenville South Carolina who were in Greenesboro months ago to establish a cotton oil mill have returned They are working to perfect plans for immediate construction of the mill They also expect to build a relief milling connection The Greenesboro board of trade held an enthusiastic meeting last evening and offered every inducement to locate there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenesboro
Messrs Griffin and Moore
Greenville
Bors 3 50 School Suits For Boys 6 To 16
The advertisement promotes Bors school suits priced at 3.50 for boys aged six to sixteen. Described as all wool double breasted durable garments with double seats and knees, double stitched for extra strength. Available in gray brown and blue.
Ships Wrecked by Great Gale Readers
Chatham Massachusetts life savers aided three disabled vessels including the Emma Endicott from New York to Portland kept at pumps as she neared sinking. Endicott towed to Portland by the Buccaneer. Commerce from New York to Rockland also rescued after being blown ashore. Lackawanna towed in. Other wrecks reported include Harvard Havey at Grand Manan and Oliver Wendell Holmes at Seal Island with crew ashore, plus Marton wrecking at Cape D’Or and several schooners driven ashore or adrift along Yarmouth and East Point. The Har ry from St John bound for St Fenn is a total loss. crew safe.
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Chatham
Mass
Old Harbor
Monomay
Emma D. Endicott
Rogers
New York
Portland
Endicott
Buccaneer
Commerce
Pearson
Rockland
Lackawanna
St. Johns
Harvard Havey
Sabean
Dark Harbor
Grand Manan
Yarmouth
N.S
Gloucester
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Seal Island
Newfoundland
Halifax
Marton
Cape D'Or
Bobs
West Fort
Parrisboro
Porter's Island
West Port Harbor
Southern Cross
St John Harbor
East Point
Harry
St. John
N. B
Boaston
St Fenn
Gold Medal at Pan-American Exposition
Dr Siegert s Imported Angostura Bitters Sgee BRIDGE LINES UNDER ENGINE Momentum of Train Saves Locomotive from Danger Carrollton Ga January 2 Special Transportation reestablished on the Central of Georgia railway after a near wreck on the Tallapoosa river trestle and Buck creek bridge. A freight train backed away from a chasm, the engine was saved by momentum, and passengers were ferried safely as wrecking work restored routes.
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Dr. Siegert
Carrollton
Chattagooga
Central of Georgia Railway
Here
Tallapoosa River
Bremen
Buck Creek
Central
Tallapoosa
Herbert Neal death by his own action shocks Thomson
Herbert Neal an 18 year old son of J B Neal of Thomson Georgia committed suicide last evening at Boneville four miles from Thomson after wandering for hours. He had long suffered ill health and authorities suspect temporary mental derangement. The report also notes local Masonic officers elected in Oglethorpe and municipal officers chosen in West Point Union Point.
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Thomson
Thomson, Ga
Herbert Neal
J. 3 B. Neal
Boneville
West Point
Union Point
H. C. Ivey
H. B. Hart
H. C. Hiard
W. J. Jackson
R. A. Rhodes
Road Is Sued for $20,000 in Georgia Suit
Mrs. Luetta Phelps sues Columbus Railroad Company for $20,000 alleging a sudden stop of an open car caused her to fall and suffer injuries. The report includes other local items from Columbus and Newnan, Georgia.
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Columbus
Luetta Phelps
D. @. Phelps
Columbus Railroad Company
Athens New Mayor Rhodes Outlines City Retrenchment
Athens Georgia January 2 Special The new mayor J F Rhodes begins retrenchment with salary cuts for mayor pro tem aldermen and city officials and abolishes the city marshal and a water works assistant. The council aims to reduce expenses to bring the tax rate to 1 percent. Officers elected include W W Turner city clerk and treasurer and F C Shackelford city attorney with a long list of department heads and standing committee assignments. Remarks honor retiring Mayor Smith and others as 1901 ends.
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Athens
J. F. Rhodes
Madvor
W. W.turner
C. Holliday
L. H. Crow
Rhodes
Rucker
Hodgson
O'Ferrall
Lipscomb
Arnold
Weatherford
Foster
Vonderan
O'Farrell
Porter Case Sparks Alabama County Boundary Bill
In Columbus Georgia on January 2 a legal dispute arises between Lee and Russell counties over which should try Uriah Porter the alleged slayer of Joseph Fincher. Ground measurement will determine if Porter is within a county line and eligible for arraignment. Also Savannah funds recovery seeks to bind Carter entities to pay interest on stocks and recover a $6000 loan plus a $5976.98 Port of Savannah investment with Judge Speer ordering answers by January 6, 1902.
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Columbus
Lee
Russell
Alabama
Uriah Porter
Joseph Fincher
Bellamy
Opelika
Porter
Lee County
Iffy
Russell County
Savannah
Marlon Erwin
Carter
United States
Savannah Lighterage and Transfer Company
Savannah Brewing Company
Captain Carter
Albert
Thomas Martin
Beaufort
R. F Westcott
Merchants’ National Bank
Mackall & Anderson
Port of
Administration Ticket Wins in Cuthbert Mayor Race
In Cuthbert Georgia on January 2 the administration ticket won a commanding victory for mayor and councilmen. Mayor R L Moye led with 195 votes to 67 for D A McPherson. Councilmen T A Bass J Middens D M Jacobs Ab Jones and J H Sealy also won by large margins over their Civic ticket opponents. The election proceeded in good nature.
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Administration
Cuthbert
R L. Moye
D. A .McPherson
T. A. Bass
J. Middens
D. M. Jacobs
Ab Jones
J. H. Sealy
R. D. Crogler
T. J. Perry
T. J. Perry, Jr
W. A Roberts
W P. Shelley
W. J. Wade
Citizens’ Ticket
J A Smith Files Voluntary Bankruptcy in Brunswick
Attorney Max Isaac filed a petition in voluntary bankruptcy for J A Smith a Brunswick shoe merchant. The liabilities total 696 601 and assets 2 58335 with most creditors being Boston concerns.
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J. A. Smith
Brunswick
Max Isaac
Boston
Officers Elected by Jefferson Lodge Knights of Pythias
Jefferson Lodge No 138 Knights of Pythias elected officers for the new term on January 2. Chancelor commander William H. Smith, vice chancellor R L. J. Smith, prelate J. S. Ayers, keeper of records and seal and master of exchequer W. W. Dickingon, master of work B. P. Matthews. Other posts filled by S J Bell J G Bilder A H E Pittman C Q Pittman and trustees Emo ry Williamson W C Smith Wade Williamson. The lodge reports strong start and several membership applications.
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Jefferson Lodge
Jefferson, Ga
Knights of Pythlng
William H. Smith
R L. J. Smith
J. S. Ayers
W. W. Dickingon
B. P. Matthews
Samuel J. Bell
Pythians Elected to Office in Harmony Grove Lodge
Harmony Grove Ga January 2 special The Harmony Grove lodge Knights of Pythias elected officers for the ensuing year T C Little C J M Carson V C J D Barnett P P W Sheppard K of RB and M F V A G Stark M A W B Rica M B A H Thurmond J G W B Pearce O G the lodge in fine condition with many new namesJoining roster.
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Pythians
Harmony Grove
Harmony Grove Lodge
Knights of Pythos
T. C. Little
J. M. Carson
V. C
J. D. Barnett
P. W. Sheppard
M. FV
A. G. Stark
M. A
W. B. Rica
M. B
A. H. Thurmond
J. G
W B. Pearce
Martin Institute Opens in Jefferson GA with Large Attendance
Jefferson Ga January 2 Special Martin Institute opened its spring term this morning with a very large attendance and the present session bids to break the record. Professor Usher and his able corps of assistants strive to make Martin Institute one of the finest schools in northeast Georgia, and the unusually large turnout attests to their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Institute
Jefferson, Ga
Usher
Georgia
Prickly Ash Bitters touted for postholiday health boost
A lively home remedy claim promotes Prickly Ash Bitters to restore digestion after indulgence. It asserts the tonic strengthens digestive organs, purifies bowels, and boosts energy for workers and families, especially aiding women with headaches and constipation while improving appetite and mood.
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Ife
Clonel Estill Endorsed by Savannah Merchants Group
The Savannah Retail Merchants Association adopted resolutions endorsing Colonel J. H. Estill for governor. The body praised his ability worth and individuality and expressed confidence he would fill the office with honor wisdom and moderation. It urged all interested citizens to vote for him.
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Savannah
Commonwealth
Georgia Supreme Court Docket 1908 Southwestern Circuit Listings
Supreme Court of Georgia docket entry from January 2 1908 in Macon Ga lists cases including Whiskey Co v Mary N sewis and People National Bank v R J Harper. The document records withdrawn items and various v. cases with noted ar gument and bailment lines.
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Southwestern Circut
Imited Whisky Co
V. O aMary N Sewis
Buchanan
Holt v. Navassa Guano Co
Avery
B. Withérat
0 & People National Bank
R. J. Harper
Es J. WW
Bivins
Holmes Earl
Mamie Walker
Equitate Arp As Co
PF Johnson
Equitable Secoa md
Macon Boiler Explosion Kills Three in Roundhouse
A catastrophic boiler explosion at Macon Central of Georgia railway roundhouse at 7:30 am destroyed the engine shed and several cars. Three men died instantly and others were injured, including J O Neale and H Hodges among the dead. The blast shattered windows, rocked Bolingbroke, and left several wounded with severe injuries.
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Macon
T the
Central of Georgia Railway
Bolingbroke
Central Railroad
Round House
City Hospital
J. O'Neal
W Hodges
Robert Hodges
Superior Court
Bellevue
Huguenin Heights
J. M. McDonald
Fourth Street
Uriah Cornelius
R. J. Wills
Mr. Wills
Henry Fox
W. M. Wilson
Wilson
Meadows
Ed Hambrick
Peter Hammond
Wesley Johnson
Central and Southern Railroad
Acme Brewing Company
McCaw Manufacturing Company
Central Rail~ Road
McDonald
Cornelius
Hodges
Kidney trouble and sudden deaths raise alarm across the nation
An era of alarming kidney and bladder disease prompts warnings and a mail solicitation for Swamp Root remedies. The report also details a city explosion aftermath, dramatic near-miss survival of Alderman Bob Willis, and a coroner's verdict on the blast deaths.
Papers Consolidate as Baptist Papers Unite for Harmony
In Montgomery Alabama January reports say two Baptist publications unite to avert division. Rev Frank Willis Barnett paid 5000 cash for Alabama Baptist, to consolidate with his new paper The Southern Baptist at Birmingham. Barnett, a wealthy leader with strong connections, offered 5800 against Harris’s 16000 valuation. The compromise preserves harmony within the denomination.
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Montgomery
Ala
Baptist
Frank Willis Barnett
John G. Harris
Alabama Baptist
The
Southe Baptist
Birmingham
Barnett
Harris
Prominent Doctor and Confederate Officer Dies in Madison
Madison Ga January 2 Special Dr Gazaway B Knight a leading Madison physician and Confederate veteran died last night after an illness of a week. Born in Augusta in 182, he moved to Madison in 1855 and built a large practice. He joined the Civil War with the Panola Guards later Company G Cobb's Legion, rising to lieutenant colonel. He was twice married, survived by a daughter Emil, funeral at his residence tomorrow afternoon. Also Nashville Mason Joseph H Bullock, a former grand master, died suddenly after speaking at a Cumberland Presbyterian church gathering. Mrs M A McLean of Thomson Ga dies of paralysis after long illness. a founder of Memorial Day and longtime Confederate morale leader.
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Madison
Gazaway B Knight
Knight
Georgia
Augusta
Georgia Medical College
Madison Alto
Draight
Panola Guards
Cobb
1Nion
Battl
Leutenant
Aroun Richmond
Yorktown
Pennayivant Campalen
Julia Wittieh
Isabelle Hi
Joshua Hi
Emil
Gee Dence
V. H. Bullock
Nashville
Tenn
Joseph H. Bullock
Tennessee
Grand Maste
Maion
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
M. A. McLean
Thomson
G. Thomson
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THUR
New York Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Darby
Bors
Norfolk
Délanta
Knox
GEO. Muse
Haii
Massachusetts
Oglethorpe
S W. Kedge
A. M
J S Elmore
B. B. Brooks
G. P. Wills
J P. Nelson
R. J. Ichtyon
D. W. Ekleckly
M. N. Chids
Tyler
A. Bush
New Columbus Cloudscraper
Columbus, Ga
Richard W. Needham
Broadstrat
Barlow Brothers
Newnan
Coweta National Bank
H.“Hardaway
McBride
N. L. ‘Yerth
Fred McSwain
RO Hardaway
W. OC
McBride J Hunter
Werry T. J. Jones
MG Keith
P. E Musiphey
Mize Powell
Rucker, Hodgson
Iipscomb
Penttens
O'Parrell
Smith
D, CC. Barren
C. F. Bailey
J .F. Rhodes
Zee
Fincher
Erwin
Corp
Supreme Court of Georgia
Prunswi Il
Esides
Mr. Hodges
C. F. Bennett
Teachine
Lea
Bright
Atlanta Dal Constitution
Ted
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Jones
Fire Department
Spo
Willis
Bob Willis
Bla Smith
Will
Willia
Gazaway
B. Knight
Dha
Paris
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