Postal Scandal Touches Solons
Washington file reports a heated session as Congress debated a privileged resolution demanding investigation into post office graft charges. A tie vote and no quorum forced adjournment, with McClellan resigning and debates over committee powers and references to Beavers contracts.
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Washington
Acc
Congress
Russia
Japan
May
Bristow Post Office
House
Alay
McClellan
New York
Hay
Virginia
Congress Requested An Incense In the Clerk Hire, Allowed A Postmaster, Beavers
Beavers
Gardener
New Jersey
Williams
Mississippi
Prosvenory Republican
Ohio
Payne
Committee On Post Offices
Kelly for Supreme Court in Anniston candidacy
Anniston Alabama January 4 Special Richard B Kelly chancellor of the northeastern division of the chancery court today announced his candidacy for associate justice of the state supreme court. His name has long been mentioned for the position and he will begin an active campaign immediately.
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Anniston
Ala
Richard B. Kelly
The
Chancery Court
State Supreme Court
Kelly
What and why of Scott's Emulsion substitutes
Explains why substitutes cannot match the food value of Scott's Emulsion and warns against wines and cod liver oil extracts for their alcohol content and short-lived stimulation. Affirms Scott's Emulsion nourishes directly without taxing the stomach and offers a free sample on request from S C Browne, 9 Broadway, New York.
Chicago Hall Scene Pressure After Iroquois Fire
Chicago leaders and clergy condemn the Iroquois theater disaster as a fireproof myth is debunked. Mayor Harrison cites ordinances and fire safety failures while mourners recall victims, including Esta Wild and Mrs Dixon, as the death toll rises to fifty nine. Officials promise strict accountability and reform to prevent a repeat tragedy.
Lemon Hot Drops Cure Colds Costs 26 Cents At Stores
Savannah report notes a Black man named Bothwell arrested for wholesale grocery warehouse robbery. He targeted Fixon Lumber Company stock, loading wagons during lunch hour while workers were away. Police describe his method as Sleeve attire implied, with bystanders misreading his role. He allegedly stole and sold hundreds of dollars in groceries.
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Morley
Daritg
Savannah
Bothwell
Fixon Lumber Company
Coal Fire Ravages Savannah Wharf Killing Fire Chief
A large coal fire at the Herman Coal and Wood Company wharf in Savannah, discovered at five this morning, spread through a coal pile and caused fatalities. Firemen battled the blaze in extreme cold. the fire chief and assistant died after a cold water capsize under the wharf. Much burning coal fell into the river as the flames burned through the structure.
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Savenih
Herman Coal and Wood Company
Percival resigns as Swift & Co local manager in Columbus
J. Percival today resigned as local manager for Swift & Co in Columbus after several years in that role. He leaves to devote his full time to a woodenware manufacturing institution he is promoting, planning a large factory to produce woolenware.
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Percival
Swift Company
Columbus
J. Percival
Swift & Co
Dietrich Wins in First Clash in Nebraska Court
In Omaha on January 4, Senator Dietrich faced a demurrer over the indictment charging conspiracy with Postmaster Fisher to violate the updated statutes. Judge Vandeventer sustained the complaint, ruling the conspiracy and separate charges could not be joined, and the case advances to trial on the other indictment tomorrow at 9 o'clock.
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Omaha
Nebr
Deitrich
Cowin
Deltrich
Tre
Vandeventer
Dietrich
Tater
Summers
Nostatice
Hastings
Cowln
Special Rates to Gainesville for Gen. Longstreet Funeral
The Southern Railway offers round trip tickets to Gainesville and back for $1 60 with 7 50 a om. fare good Wednesday January 6 for return the same day.
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Gainesville
Longstreet
Southern Railway
Gravett Dead and Bagley Slashed in Forsyth County
In Buwanee Georgia near Joe King’s by Big Creek postoffice Forsyth county last night WHS Gravett was killed by Frank Bagley who was himself cut thirty seven times also Gus and Tom Bagby severely cut all injuries from whisky and women the likely fatality of Bagley reported as cause.
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Buwanee
Joe King’s
Big Creek
Postolace
Forsyth County
Whs Gravett
Frank Bagley
Gus
Tom Bagby
University Opens Season at Georgia Athens
University of Georgia opened its season after holidays with small early attendance. Chancellor Hill has set up his office in the new building beside the old library. Building committee meets Thursday at 2:30 p.m. to review plans for a new chemistry building on the site of the science hall destroyed by fire last November. Committee includes P. W. Meldrim, D. B. Hamilton, W. E. Simmons, Henry Persons, and Chancellor Walter B. Hill.
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Athens
University of Georgia
Hill
Lbrary
C. M. Strahan
Alte of Science Hall
P. W. Meldrim
Savannah
D. B Halimnton
Rome
W. E. Simmons
Lawrenceville
Henry Persons
Talpotten
Walter B. Hill
Roosevelt and canal debate echoes across the Senate
The debate centers on Panama and the proposed canal. McComas and Bacon clash over risks to the republic and the United States role in Colombia. Morgan criticizes Roosevelt's policy and hints at a Nicaraguan canal future as the Senate adjourns.
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McComas
Titman
Bacon
Republic
United States
Myr McComas
Colombia
Mr. Bacon
McComas Mhen
Japan
China
Montencero
Stewart
Bogota
Morgan
Roosevelt
Aflorgan
Democrata
Senate
Judgments by Default in Columbus City Court
The January 4 term of Columbus city court, Judge James L. Willis presiding, returned judgments by default in several cases. Newell Shapleigh Thirdware Company v James Smith Jr for $19,644 principal and $1,145 interest plus costs. Coggins Owens v James Smith Jr for $1,144.24 with interest. MLD. Jollo man pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was fined $25, paid.
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Columbus
James L. Willis
Newell Shapleigh Thirdware Company
James Smith, Jr
Coggins & Owens
James Simith, Jr
Jolloman
Will You Write a Postal So a Sick One May Get Well
A promotion for Dr Shoop Restorative urges sending a postal card with a name of someone needing help. The ad promises a trial with Dr Shoop assuming all risk, claims high cure rates, and instructs which book to request by mail, naming multiple books and categories for remedies. It targets druggists for distribution and stresses simple payment only if results occur.
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Hifelme
Tspepala
Shoop
Min
Alfred
Hathaway
Mann hunted in morgues after Iroquois fire
Chicago January 4 Fiends of State Senator A J Mann of Florida hunted for him in Chicago hospitals and morgue without result They report inquiries from New York and Tallahassee Mann is father in law of Governor Jennings of Florida His Chicago address was Palmer House with trips to New York 23 West One hundred twenty seventh Street
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Mann
Jennings
Florida
Chicago
New York
Tallahassee
Jacksonville
Fla
Ready for War Japan is Waiting
Washington officials pressure for peace between Russia and China while avoiding direct Pekin talks. The United States supports any reference to The Hague for the Manchurian question and may back a settlement path favored by St. Petersburg or Pekin. Russia orders more ships and armament for Port Arthur as tensions rise with Japan.
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China
Washington
St. Petersburg
Pekin
Russia
Japan
State Department
United States
Hague Tribunal
Hague
Berlin
Hanover
Moscow
Saratoff
Sebastopol
Port Arthur
Orell
Odessa
Advertising drives Atlanta growth across Greater Georgia effort
A city council committee report details heavy spending on advertising and literature to attract immigration and business to Atlanta. It notes purchases of Harper’s Weekly and The Saturday Evening Post inserts, 5000 to 15000 pamphlet editions, and a rising flow of inquiries. Outcomes include Ohio and Kansas City businesses relocating or expanding in Atlanta, with plans for further publicity expenditures.
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Countman
J. Frank Beck
Allanta
Atlanta
Greater Georgia Association
Celtics
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commaitrece
Atlanta Pamphit
Ianawa
Georgia
Harpers Weekly
Harper’s Weekly
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelpha
Ohio
Mitchell Street
Kansas City
Southeastern Banker
Favorite Prescription for Women Appeals to Mothers
Advertises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a vegetable tonic for diseases peculiar to women. Claims longstanding cures, no alcohol, and offers $500 reward for uncured cases. Promotes free medical advice by mail from Dr. Pierce and endorsements from patients, with purchase options for The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser.
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United States
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
United States Mail
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Greater Georgia Association Urges Atlanta Immigration Drive
A regional plan calls for continued immigration promotion to fuel Atlanta’s growth, pressing the city to back a $5,000 appropriation for advertising in 1904. The committee notes railways draw migrants to the southwest and expects Atlanta to lead as a population center, projecting a potential 250,000 residents in twenty-five years if the effort persists.
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West Iis
Southwestern Railways
Oregon
West Virginua
Atlanta
Greater
Council
Termini Company
Chamber of Commerce
Tft
Palnler
Ceritors
Chamber of Comm Merce
Chamber of
Cummeres
Lala
Athinta
Iiank Beck
J. Hi Tarwoth Jehlon Aksoads
Tak
Sisran
Fringess Smith
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Bristow
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Scote
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gopPanrl Street
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Hood
Blue’ Beard Company
John R. Thompson
Iroquois Theater
Thompson
Frederick K. Hopkins
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Harrison
Stone
St. Janes Church
St James Church
London
Harrigan
Ordimageey
Dixon
Edna
Seth
Broad Day
Gravett
Bagley
University Open
Essig Bros
Popular Clothiers
Whitehall St
R. C. Boelker
Ingram Street
Henderson
Common Sense
M. D
R. V. Pierze
Soad
Pasnes Tausraks
Meola
J. Newton Hathaway
Inman Bldg
Broad Street
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