Postal Scandal Touches Solons in Congress Session
Washington January 4 Congress convened after recess as the house chaplain prayed for peace between Russia and Japan. A privileged resolution by Mr Hay demanded an inquiry into post office charges alleging improper contracts with members. The vote tied 78 to 78, no quorum, and the house adjourned at 1 36 p m until tomorrow.
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Washington
Congress
Reess
House
Russia
Japan
Hay
Bristow Postoffice
McClellan
New York
Virginia
Beavers
Ous
Mir, Ardener
New Jersey
Williams
Miesssinpi
Committee On Post Offices
Boyne
Kelly for Supreme Court Candidate from Anniston
Hon. Richard B. Kelly of Anniston announces candidacy for associate Justice of the state supreme court. The chancery court chancellor will launch an active campaign after being popularly mentioned for the position.
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Anniston
Ala
Richard B. Kelly
The
Chancery Court
State Supreme Court
Kelly
Tme
What and why about Scott's Emulsion substitutes
The passage argues substitutes cannot match Scott's Emulsion's food value and warns against wines and cordials, which give only temporary stimulation due to higher alcohol. It asserts Scott's Emulsion nourishes directly without taxing the stomach and offers a free sample from ECOTT & BOWNE at Pearl Street, New York.
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Scott
Ecott.& Bowne, Gop
Pearl Street
New York
Chicago Iroquois fire horror bands lead to prayers and calls for accountability
Chicago mourns 589 dead as church leaders denounce lax enforcement of fire codes after the Iroquois Theater disaster. Mayor Morrison criticizes violators, while preachers urge punishment of the guilty and stricter ordinances. Actions hinge on enforcing safety rules to prevent a repeat tragedy.
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John B. Thompson
Iroquoia Theater
Mr. Thompson
Chiicago
Frederick E. Hopkins
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Chicago
Das Mr. Sarron
London
Thera
Therafore
The
Cough Remedies and A Savannah Robbery Arrest Report
An ad promises Morley Lemon Hot Drops at 25 cents for quick cold relief. A Savannah crime report notes W. Bockwell’s arrest for wholesale grocery heist at Dixon Lumber Company, detailing repeated daytime robberies and large cargo thefts.
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Morley
BE. W. Grove
Megra
Savannah
Sperial
Bockwell
Dixon’ Lumber Company
Ile
Passera
Coal Fire Fatal to Savannah Firemen at Wharf
Raveneh Ga January 4 Special Firemen battled a coal fire at Hermin Coal and Wood Co wharf when two cars of coal ignited by spontaneous combustion. Fire chief and assistant died from cold as officials fought the blaze. Water streams kept playing on the fire but no quenching sight tonight as the cry of men dips into icy river.
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Raveneh
Hermin Coal and Wood Company
Percival Departs Swift Company in Columbus Ga
Percival resigns as local manager for Swift & Co in Columbus. He has served in that role for years and leaves to build a woodenware manufacturing concern. He plans to form a company and erect a large factory in the area to produce woodenware.
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Percival
Swift Company
Columbus, Ga
Swift & Co
Dietrich Wins In First Clash In Hastings Conspiracy Case
Omaha January 4. The court heard a late demurrer attacking the indictment charging conspiracy with Postmaster Fisher to violate the revised statutes. Judge Vanderventer sustained the demurrer on grounds of misjoinder and merging of counts. Trial set for tomorrow on the separate post office leasing case.
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Omaha
Nebr
Deltrich
Postmaster Fisher
Cowin
Farth
Deitrich
Ecrer
Courta
General Cowin
Summers
Hastings
Vanderventer
Cowtn
Vandeventer
Benatar Dietrich
Tater
Dietrich
Diettichs
Cowln
Special Rates to Gatesville for Gen Longstreet Funeral
The Southern Railway offers round trip tickets to Gainesville and back for $1.60 on the 7:50 a.m. train Wednesday January 6, with return the same day.
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Gatesville
Longstreet
Southern Railway
Gainesville
Gravett Dead, Bagley Slashed in Forsyth County
In Buwanee Georgia on January 4 at Joe Kings near Big Creek post office Forsyth County a night fading incident left WL Gravett dead and Frank Bagley cut thirty seven times. Gus and Tom Pugley were severely cut but likely to recover. Whisky and women are blamed for the row.
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Buwanee
Joe King’s
Big Creek
Forsyth
WL Gravett
Frank Bagley
Gus
Tom Pugley
Wll
University Open for Term at Athens Georgia
The University of Georgia opened its season after Christmas with slow student turnout initially but most arrived later. Chancellor Hill moved his offices to the news building and a building committee will meet Thursday to review Professor C. M. Strahan’s plans for a new chemistry building on the Belence hall site, destroyed by fire last November.
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Athens
University of Georgia
Hill
C. M. Strahan
Belence Hall
Fra
W. Meldrim
Savannah
D. B
Rome
W. E. Simmons
Lawrenceville
Henry Persons
Talbotten
Walter B. Hul
Roosevelt era debate over Panama canal and US policy
The article reports a Senate debate on Panama and the canal, highlighting Roosevelt’s recognition policy toward Panama, criticisms by Morgan and Stewart, and arguments over whether a canal would be built via Panama or Nicaragua. It notes concerns about US sovereignty and potential political maneuvering tied to the administration’s stance.
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Panama
McComas
Tillman
Bacon
United States
MeComas
Colombia
Mr. Bacon
Hay
Japan
China
Montenegro
Stewart
Bogota
Morgan
Ggverning Io
Tie
Roosevelt
Mr. Mor- Ram
Colion
Senate
Uth Tomorow
Default Judgments Placed in Georgia Court
The Columbus court opened January term with Judge Walls presiding. Judgment by default awarded to Newell Shap Jeigh Hardware Co. and James Smith, trustee, for $196.44 principal plus $71.45 interest and costs. Coggins & Owens. James Smith, debtor, $144.24 plus interest. Hollo man, a young man, pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was fined $25.
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Columbus
Bhy
James TL. Walls
Alding
Newell Shap Jeigh Hardware Company
James Smith
Coggins & Owens
Jamis Smith
ME BP
Holloman
Will You Write a Postal So a Sick One May Get Well
A dubious health offer touts a restorative remedy promising cures for ailments like dyspepsia and rheumatism. The ad urges readers to request specific books and an address to Dr. Shoop in Racine Wisconsin, claiming a high success rate and quick results with minimal risk and low cost.
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Wien
Mann Hunted in Morgues Linked to Florida Governor Family
Chicago dispatch reports state Senator A. S. Mann of Florida missing after the Iroquois Theatre fire. Friends searched hospitals without success and planned to check morgue. Mann is father in law of Governor Jennings of Florida. he had a Chicago address at Primer House and often visited New York, with a rumor of death startling his Jacksonville, Florida family.
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Roguais
A. Z Dixon
Deuise
Mann
Jennings
Florida
Chicago
A. S. Mann
New York
Tallahasser
Jacksonville
Fla
X. S. Mann
Mr. Mann
West One Hundred and Twenty-Seventh ‘Street
Ready for War Japan Is Waiting for Conflict
The article discusses potential U.S. pressure to avoid or limit war between Russia and Japan, with China possibly involved. Washington may push for peace via The Hague or other avenues, while China reportedly favors referring the Manchurian issue to international tribunals. Russian ships and naval movements are noted, with dispatches about cruisers Sutatott and Grell and their readiness amid tensions.
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China
Washington
St. Patersburg Land
Peklu
Penes
Russa
Cina
Russia
Japan
State Department
Peln
Mide G
St. Petersburg
Hague
Herth
Moscow
Sutatott
Sebastopol
Port Arthur
Grell
Odessa
Hanover
Favorite Prescription for Women Promises Health
Mothers and women across the United States are urged to try Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, a vegetable tonic claimed to cure female-specific ailments without alcohol or narcotics. The ad touts over thirty five years of results, offers free medical advice by mail, and cites testimonials from users including Mrs. R. C. Boelker of Henderson Kentucky seeking relief from menorrhagia and related pains. It promotes The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser and listsDr. R V Pierce of Buffalo New York as founder and adviser.
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United States
Pierce
Isco
United States Mail
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Bnd
R. C. Boelker
Inpian
Henderson
Bi. D
R. V. Pierde
Advertising drives Atlanta growth and immigration
A council committee report from the manufacturing, statistics, freight rates and transportation panel details extensive advertising by Atlanta to attract new residents and business. It notes $4,000 raised for Greater Georgia Association efforts, two editions of an Atlanta pamphlet totaling 15,000 copies, and ads in Harper's Weekly and The Saturday Evening Post. Results include a Ohio reader leasing Mitchell Street property to start a factory and a Kansas City business relocating to Atlanta to publish the Southeastern Banker.
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F. Frank Beek
Atlanta
Uunta
Greater
Georgit Association
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Greater Georgia Association
Chamber of Commercce
Harper's Weekly
Aulanta
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphus
Ohio
Mitchell Street
Bia
Kansas City
Atlante Printers
Southeastern Banker
Atlanta aims to boost immigration work for growth
The Greater Georgia Association urges continued mobilization to attract settlers, with Atlanta pledging 5 000 toward the world’s fair advertising and the chamber of commerce matching funds. The goal is to expand population, build industry, and promote the city as a national leader. Leaders emphasize sustained civic effort and advertising to draw newcomers and commerce.
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Southwestern Railways
Oregon
Atlanta
Greater Georgia Association and Call
Air and Council
Atlamta
Chamber of Commerce
Counell
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