Wolcott Defends McKinley Policy in Senate Clash
In Washington on January 13, Senators sparred over imperialism as Wolcott of Colorado defended McKinley’s policy and Pettigrew of South Dakota attacked the treaty and urged restraint. The debate touched on insurrection, the Philippines, and U S duties abroad with Pettigrew pressed to end his speech as the Senate prepared to take up the financial bill.
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Thera
Senate
Pettierew
South Dakota
Wolcott
Colorado
Berry
Arkansas
Metacon
Georg'a
Beveridge
Ndjana
Iverige
United States
Pettigrew
Sultan of the
Sulu
Scott
Egypt
Emrgeway
Ireland
CathaJreland
R. Wolcott
Bouth
Dakota
Mr. Wolcott
Mankoot
Ameunt
Rulmin
Aguinald
Manila
Aguinaldo
Neure
Aquinuluo
Sinale
Wolcow
Fauntier
Wolcett
Philippines
Boaln
Phillipine Islands
Saharra
Wolott
England
Germany
China
Madu- Susecar
Port Arthur
America
Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
Urgent Deficiency Bill Read in the House
Washington January 16. The House devoted today's session to D C matters. Rep June W Gayle of Kentucky was sworn in. Chairman Cannon reported the urgent deficiency appropriation bill, detailing military and direct appropriations and main changes including $1,000,000 for commissary generals allowances and $700,000 for transporting Spanish prisoners in the Philippines. The House adjourned until tomorrow.
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District of Columbia
Washington
House
June W. Gayle
Kentucky
van Settle
Cannon
Naval Establishment
Treasury Department
War Department
Postal Service
Philippines
Hall County Superior Court Opens January Term
Hall County Superior Court in Gainesville convened for the January term with Judge J B Estes presiding and Solicitor General W A Charters present. The judge delivered an extensive charge covering law points and matters likely to come before the court including gaming concealed weapons whisky and county roads concerns.
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Gainesville
Hall Superior Court
J. B Estes
W. A. Charters
Estes
Bryan Plans Big Welcome Dinner For Bryan Visit In New York
The Tribune reports New York Democrats and Tammany are tangled over how to greet William Jennings Bryan during his January visit. A Keller led Democratic Club plan aims for a large, state wide guest list to welcome Bryan with rousing speeches, while Tammany fears sharing credit. Officials debate whether the event should be formal politics or a personal welcome. Bryan will be asked to speak and may address free silver and other issues.
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the Tribune
Cit
Willian Jennings Bryan
Or. P. Belmont
Mr. Bryan
Kings County
Tammany
Chicago Platform
Democratic Club
Bryan
Keller
Kellar
John F Carroll
Croker
Tammany Organization
Carroll
England
Trust Magnates Ostracized Says Hadley Bryan
Colonel William J Bryan and Yale President Arthur T Hadley discussed Hadley’s plan to ostracize trust magnates. Both urged denying social recognition to those in trusts harming public welfare and educating the public to see the evil in the trust system. Bryan supported shifting public moral status and remedies through awareness.
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Hadley
Bryan
Louis
William J Bryan
Arthur T Hadley
Yale University
Quakers to greet Bryan in Harrisburg reception planned
Democrats in Harrisburg arrange a welcome for William J Bryan during his January 25 visit. The Democratic city committee met to plan a mass meeting at 9 PM and a probable banquet after the state committee meeting in Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
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Harrisburg
Democratic City Committee
William J. Bryan
Democratic State Committee
McMillan for the Senate in Tennessee Race
Governor McMillan appears set for a United States Senate bid as Tennessee supporters push his candidacy. Movements in the past weeks indicate strong backing, with whispers that he is aware of and endorses the drive.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
McMillin
United States Senate
May Claim Vice President Western Man Says New York Will Determine the Question
Henry C. Payne, Wisconsin Republican, in Philadelphia outlines a possible vice presidential race. He notes McKinley’s renomination is likely unanimous, but the second place could see a large field. The West favors New York for the nomination but will back a strong Mississippi Valley candidate if New York balks. Garratt Hobart’s popularity is cited as a factor.
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New York
Philadelphia
Henry ¢. Payne
Wisconsin
National Republican Committee
Washington
Bmcckinley
Mississip- Ppi
Hobart
Investment Grows Closer Boer War Recruiting Slows
London reports on Buller’s push with 30,000 men near Ladysmith and rising Boer optimism. A South African millionaire claims Kruger discusses the Jameson raid with Rhodes and English complicity. Dispatches note 270 wagons bound for Ladysmith, Boer skirmishes near Ennerdale, and Kruger’s proclaims calling burghers to the front.
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Ladysmith
General Buller
Buller
Kruger
J. P. Robinson
Daily News
Transvaal
Rhodes
England
Robinson
Tugela
Durban Cave
Springfield
India
Frere
White
Ennerdale
Estcourt
Daily Mall
Lourenzo Marques
Volkstein
Boer and British clash as Pretoria fronts widen
Telegrams from Kapetown and Ladyamith report Boer leaders urging energy in the Transvaal cause with scripture cited as guidance. British forces in Pretoria exchange Mausers for Martinis as 3,000 prisoners are said to be held. Reports claim Warren with 11,000 men may move toward Weenen amid ongoing siege and skirmishes near Besterskop with casualties on both sides.
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Transvaal
Asgerta
Settt
Pretoria
Ladyamith
Besterskop
Nel
Kopjes
Caesars Camp
Demand Increase in Mining Rate at UMWA Convention
President Mitchell opens the national United Mine Workers of America meeting in Indianapolis praising a victorious year and pushes demands for higher mining rates. States seek 15 to 20 cents more per ton amid rising coal prices while some bituminous miners seek at least 5 cents. review cites strikes of 1897 and calls for a lasting organization. The piece closes with an ad for Grippe cure La Grippe Quinine Tablets.
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Indianapoli
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Masonic Hall
West Virginia
Ohio
Mitchell
Miners’ Association
Only One Favorite RAN First at New Orleans Meet
Frank McConnell's owner trainer and jockey were suspended after the favorite Donna Rita won a race at New Orleans track amid weather threats. The program lists multiple races with odds, finishing orders, and a slate of entrants including Donna Rita Boland J Thompson and Traveler, with presiding officials suspending L Thompson pending investigation.
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New Orleans
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L Thompson
Belling
Ben Frost
Boland
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Weber
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Ila
Paneer
Tara
Lime
Diverest
Seattle
Match Box
Muss Ross
Lady Dora
Seaan Aus
Condrace
Ona Mie
Pnaltas
Cuwwaon
Statra
Slack
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Hicharas
Baisenoud
Tangible
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Made Marea
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Beling
Mile
Lui
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Som Middleton
Wedderstand
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Dr Walker
Frelinghuysen
Traylor
Turiongs Sorre! Rose
Moody
Kiderlin
Frost
Mason
Azua
Barney F
Lovable
Decimal
May Tavisa
Yubadam
Taber
DeHride
Knapp
Lucky Monday
Brighton
Liz
Gisco Logan
Sadie Barnam
Dr — Fannie
Schleyette
Matt Simpson
Misaricordia
Charakeene
Profit
Barney
Miss Mae Day
Kindred
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Alex
Princess Murphy
Eudorpha
Our Nettie
Atlantos
Albert Vale
Beckon
Tobe Paine
Dollyweithoff
Tom Calling
Village’ Pride
J. Clung
Judge Wardell
Sir Christopher
Ed Gartland
Belle of Memphis
San Durango
Algareta
Quigley
Friar John
Nekarnis
Banque II
Rughfeld
Vink Pride
Injunction Denied in Seaboard Rail Consolidation Case
United States District Judge Waddell in Norfolk, Va, refused the injunction sought by Thomas F Ryan of New York against the Seaboard and Roanoke railroad and allied lines. The decision, over 3500 words, outlines contentions on consolidation and the Raleigh and Gaston Railway stake of 9,422 shares held by Seaboard and Roanoke. A formal order is to be issued next Thursday following arguments by both sides.
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Norfolk
Waddell
Thomas F Ryan
New York
Seaboard and
Roanoke
Seaboard RimLine
Florida Central and Peninsular
Georgia and Alabama Railroad
Siue
Raleigh and Gaston Railroad
Beabhoard and Roanoke Railroad
Charles F Baker
Evansville
Ind
United States Distriet Court
United States Supreme Court
East Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Suprema Court
Bonistans
Suttles Sentenced in Douglas County Highway Robbery Case
Carrollton Georgia January 15 Special Report describes last week's hold up near Dog River Hill in Douglas county. George H Thompson, a peddler, was assaulted and robbed of money and goods before being left for dead. A man named Suttles, about twenty five, was committed to jail after a preliminary hearing. Hunter, eighteen, acted as state’s evidence and was released. The trial led to Suttles’ commitment and one suspect released on bond.
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Carrollton
George H Thompson
Atlanta
Dog River Hill
Douglas County
Here
Douglasville
Guttles
Hunter
Douglasvile
Defeult
Suttles
Jai
Atlanta Woman's Novel Suit Against Widow of Divorced Husband
Miss Chapin of Atlanta Georgia sues Elizabeth Moss widow and administratrix of GA Moss for five thousand dollars in unpaid alimony from her 1880 marriage to Moss. They divorced in 1889 in Atlanta. alimony was decreed but unpaid. Moss died in Atlanta a year ago leaving a large estate.
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Josephs Mo
Miss Chapin
Atlanta
Elizabeth Mods
G A Moss
Chapin
Moss
New York
Telegraph Brevities Tinting a Busy World
General Greely improves. Pollak named chief naval draftsman and Attache Livermore arrive in Stockholm. Bastrop tragedy reports Burford killed and Clements wounded. Empress travels to Dresden for mother’s illness. Senate debates Cuba war claim commission. Servian ministry resigns amid monarch’s amnesty veto. Merger notes, wages boosts, and naval paymaster appointments. Cuba land rights hearing and bankruptcy ruling wrap the day.
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Greely
GC Pollak
Navy Department
Livermore
United States
Mrg
Stockholm
Bastrop
Tex
Arthur Burford
Clements
Dresden
Schleswig-Holstein
Pettus
Senate
Hoyal
Carlsruhe
Acre
Amazon
Galvez
Bellaville
North Kingston RI
Advancement of Science Promises Hope for Kidney Disease
Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root is promoted as a purified vegetable tonic to aid kidney bladder and uric acid trouble. The ad claims it can revive even advanced Bright's disease and prolong life, with endorsements from unnamed community figures. Available in fifty cent and one dollar sizes from druggists, order forms offer free book by mail.
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Bright
Dr. Kilmers Bwamp-Root
Kitmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Hinghamton
Holt Named General Manager of J. M. High & Co.
F W Holt has been appointed general business manager of J M High & Co store and will assume duties immediately. A veteran dry goods man, Holt previously held the post, left about a year ago, and now returns full time to advance the store’s interests amid a planned big addition.
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J. M. High
F. W. Holt
J M High & Co
Holt
J M. High
Council Deliberates Dr Bizzell Board Position Conflict
The council debates Dr Bizzell may vacate a post as county physician versus board of health membership. Judge Anderson says dual offices may be illegal and a vacancy exists if elected to the board and later taking county physician role. The dispute grows hotter as parties seek clarity and the issue draws intense public interest.
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Maddox
Anderson
Bizzell
Board of Health
Welch
Parks
Holland
Thompson
Alderman Beutell
Mizzell
Bureau of Information
Grazel
Gooding
O Connor resigns as High's general manager to focus on advertising
A O Connor leaves his post at J M High's department store to devote full time to writing and placing advertisements. He plans to contract for ad writing and placement for large mercantile firms, using catalogs, booklets, and pamphlets across branches. He has led High's advertising for two years with strong results and opened an Austell building office.
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A. O'Connor
High’s
P A O Connor
J M High
O Connor
O'Connor
Austell
Peel named president of Maddox Rucker Bank after Rucker death
W L Peel will be made president to succeed Colonel J W Rucker who died recently and is now first vice president. R F Maddox becomes first vice president, replacing Peel as second in command. Birkerl chosen to fill Rucker vacancy as president. other officer changes not decided. Directors meet soon. Peel connected with the bank since 1880. Maddox admired for rapid rise and strong leadership.
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President Rucker
Maddox-Rucker Bank
R. F. Maddox
W.L Peel
Maddox-Rucker Banking Company
J W Rucker
R. F Maddox
Mr Peel
Coonel Rucker
Birkerl
Rucker
Maddox
Peel
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Ilinois
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Cheney
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