Three Men Die In Southern Wreck Near Rex Ga
A southern freight wreck near Rex Georgia killed three men, Engineer C C Wallace of Atlanta, Plagman Z H Harris of Jacks Georgia, and Fireman Prater. Injured were Engineer Lee Whatley and Fireman Hicks. Two freight trains collided on a sharp curve near two trestles, igniting a mass of flames that trapped the crews and hindered rescue efforts.
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Rex
Atlanta
C. C. Wallace
McDaniel, Street
Prater
Lee Whatley
Hicks
J. A. Wood
Wallace
McDonough
Wood
Neely Goes Into Dock to Be Tried for Fraud
A chaotic freight wreck near McDonough involved two trains on the main line as crews searched for three missing men amid extreme heat. Engineers Charles C. Wallace and Lee Whatley, both Atlanta men, perished when their trains collided on a curve. A wrecking train departed Atlanta at 2 am to reach the scene with local officials aboard.
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Atlanta
Red Board
McDonough
Charles C. Wallace
Lee Whatley
South McDaniel
South Pryor
Wallace
Chicago
Florida
C. C. Wallace
Sadie Wallace
Trials in Havana Court Over Cuban Postoffice Embezzlements
In Havana January, a audiencia court before five judges heard the case of Neely and associates charged in a Cuban post office embezzlement scandal. About 102 witnesses were summoned, with roughly eighty testifying today. Rathbone faced an appointed defense after his counsel withdrew. Neely pleaded not guilty after consultation. Rathbone, Moya, and Mascara also pleaded not guilty, Reeves seeking delay to next session. Senor Zaya, Neelys counsel, presented the defense.
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Havana
Audiencia Court
Neely
Rathbone
Reeves
Moya
Mascara
Rathboxie
Pascua
Ecounsel
Senor Zaya
Neelys
Traitors Tempt Soldiers to Desert in Filipina Rails
Illuminates allegations that soldiers are seduced by traitors and urged to desert to the Philippines. Report discusses influence, motives, and potential consequences for troops and national security.
Proclamation Charges War Aimed at Capitalists in Philippines
Washington reports a remarkable Proclamation from nine Americans urging desertion to Filipino forces. Signed names include military members, attacking McKinley policy and Mark Hanna. Also mentions Dupont Guerry planning campaign speeches in Augusta and Washington.
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Mark Hanna
Dupont Guerry
Macon
Augusta
Richmond County
Court Proceedings Delay as Defense Seeks Time and Counsel
A trial reading of the complaint in Spanish lasts two and a half hours. Rathbone protests a continuance to secure his own counsel and withdraw his plea, while Desveraine seeks limited court protection for the afternoon. The judge refuses further delay, noting defense evidence may arrive at any time and rejects postponement.
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Neelys
Rathbone
Desveraine
Curt
Lier Desveraine
Containment claimed for tuberculosis cure system
An 1890 to present mortality bulletin is cited showing fewer deaths from consumption and a longer average life, attributed to a four remedy system from Dr T A Slocum. The article credits this Free Trial Treatment with arresting disease and improving pulmonary health across the population.
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United States
Rgo
America
T.A. Slocum
Hemisphere
Forty Millions For Canal Sale Proposal To US
A formal proposition to sell the Panama canal properties to the United States for 40 million dollars was submitted to Washington authorities. M Boeufve, for the Panama company, presented the offer to Admiral Walker, chairing the Isthmian Canal Commission, via cable from Paris. The president and secretary of state were informed and plan to present the matter to Congress as values are reviewed. The plan reflects a two week old shift in management aiming to finalize the sale.
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Panama Company
United States
Washington
M. Boeufve
Admiral Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
Roeufye
Paris
State Department
M. Hutin
Panama
Yeserday
State de
Hay
Canal Company
Pat
Congress
Executis
Vetere
Estim
Isthmian Commission
Commissi
Panama Canal
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Stockbridge
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Wid
Aitbone
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Masia
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Muse
Children’s Department
Meltons
Knox
GEO. Muse Clothing CO
George Wshington
War, Department
Philippines
Amércan
England
George Washington
Islands
McKintey
Harry Horal Alman
John Blake
Ing “Frank l L. Clark
U. 8S
J. Thomas Breider
U. 8. Infantry
Charles Buchanan
Ompany
Charley Wright
Perspiter
Harry Richter
Sixth United States Artilery
Fitzhugh Smith
John Ryan
Trent
INE
Atlanta Constitution
Slocum
Ncme
Pine St
New York City
Georgia Paint & Glass CO
Peachtree St
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Chad
M. Pre
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