Slavery of Today in Territory Reported by Major Morrison
Major Morrison reports widespread slavery in Mindanao common among Moros and Visayans, noting slaves as property and owners’ rights to demand services, sell slaves, and control movement. He contrasts with claims by Brigadier General Kobbe and details verified from local sources.
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George T. Fry
Ghattanooga
J. N. Morrison
United States Army
Washington
Morrison
Army
United States
Asa
William Kobbe
Department of Mindanao
Jolo
Mindanao
Robbe
Major Morrison
Dés Partment
Dr Butler's Alcohol Cure Advertises Success in Griffin
A dated testimonial promotes Dr Butler offering a nondrug cure for whisky habits. The letter from R A Hildreth claims lasting sobriety after initial treatment and asserts willingness to quit for a price. Additional endorsements from Slasher Tender Kincaid Mills support the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Butler
R. A. Hildreth
Hildreth
Kincaid Mills
Uncovered Pearl Embedded Images From Ancient Asia In Virginia
A freshwater mussel shell with eleven metal Buddha like images encased in pearl formation was dug by a farmer in Albemarle County Virginia. Researchers debate origins linking it to eastern Asia and ancient American cultures. The shell was sold in Richmond to jeweler W A Spott. three images were cut and sold as pins. another eight went to a northern antiquities collector for 20 dollars.
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Richmond
Virginia
Albemaine
Buddha
China
Eastern
Asia
Albemarle
America
North
Central America
Columbus
Europe
California
Central
Li Hung Chang
John Smith
Pocahontas
Pearl of Commerce
Ufe
W. A. Spott
Main Street
Snott
Emperor Kaiser Buys Kentucky King Horse from Clausen
The German emperor has purchased Kentucky bred horse King from Rudolph Clausen of Brooklyn after the stallion won blue ribbons. A German officer noticed King at a show and began negotiations. Clausen sails Wednesday to deliver the horse to his royal buyer in Berlin.
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King
Boston
Germany
Rudolph Clausen
Brooklyn
Clausen
Enslavement observations across tribes and factions
The writer notes Moros enslave Moros and pagans enslave pagans while rare cases show intertribal capture. Young captives cry out more than adults, women may fear for children, and average price for a child is about twenty five Mexican dollars. Some captives resist, others escape or resist returning stolen family members. The piece contrasts official reports on slavery with a more cautious, incomplete royal assessment.
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Robbe
The Perennial Struggle of a Toddler Nation
Bartow philosopher laments lifelong toil to better condition and raise a family amid rising fixed charges. He contrasts frugal country living with urban costs, notes the burden of taxes, utilities, and services, and recalls progress from a simpler past to postwar hardship. He honors home life, work, and the value of steady virtue.
Home Treatment Offers Cure Distinct From Doctors
An advertisement by J Newton Hathaway M D of Atlanta promotes home treatment for chronic diseases. He claims unrivaled experience with leg ailments, varicocele, skin and kidney issues, and female weakness, offering free consultation and correspondence. He invites patients to send case details for at-home care.
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Sfuce
J. Newton Hathaway
M.D
Inman
Frond St
Atlanta
Home for mother and babe cared for by Baptist Tabernacle
Mrs Andrew Hurstin and her sick baby found shelter and food at the Baptist Tabernacle Home after being turned out of a boarding house. Superintendent Mr Peacock of the home promised to provide for them and notified Chief Ball. The wife’s husband deserted her and joined the army.
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Andrew Hurstin
Baptist Tabernacle Home
Peacock
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised at Salvation Army notice
An Atlanta appeal promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin eruptions and injuries and directs readers to druggists. The Salvation Army invites parents to Bible-based welfare meetings for children at Marietta and Bartow streets, with weekly and Sunday sessions led by Captain and Mrs. Westacott.
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Atlanta
Salvation Army
Army
Marietta
Bartow
Captain
Mra. Westacott
Reduced rate for Atlanta Labor Day visitors within 100 miles
Chairman Joseph Richardson of the Southeastern Passenger Association announced a one fare round trip for travelers from points within 100 miles of Atlanta to the Labor Day celebration. Dennis Lindsey, head of the general committee, expected higher attendance from nearby towns and reported progress with the travel discount. The letter confirming the rate was sent to Lindsey. The notice also promotes a mail cooking lesson offer from N K Fairbank Company with a 50 cent request and a Harper's Bazaar subscription coupon.
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Joseph Richardson
Southeastern Passenger Association
Atlanta
Dennis Lindsey
General
Lindsey
Dennis Tindsey
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
Deartown St
Emma P.ewing
Harper's Bazar
New York Building Planned for Charleston Exposition
New York state commission plans a handsome 210 by 60 foot building for the South Carolina exposition. The entrance faces the river, with a broad porch over the water, designed by Bradford Gilbert in old Spanish style. The commission will focus on securing New York state exhibitors and outs for the event.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State Commission
New State Building
Bradford Gilbert
New York State
Truce Declared After Mine Workers Conference
Hazleton Pennsylvania July 20 leaders and executives of the United Mine Workers who joined a conference with Stationary Firemen’s Association officials have returned home. A truce pending a joint miners and firemen convention in Wilkesbarre tomorrow afternoon. Also an Atlanta to Chattanooga round trip fare noted.
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Hazleton
United Mine Workers’ ‘Organization
Wilkesbarre
Corn Advances on Hot Weather. Wheat Drops at Close
Chicago July 20 corn strengthened on hot dry weather with September near 55 ahead amid strong demand from afflicted districts. Wheat finished lower while provisions and oats eased. receipts, futures and local weather signals dominated trade as traders weighed damage reports and potential rains.
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Chicago
Seaboard
Minneapolis
Duluth
Minnesota
Murphy & Go
Northwest
W. EB. Small &,Co
Russia
Provisiona
Texas
St. Louis
Acaeyt Naive
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Lee Willard Butler
Kaiser
Sam McCamy
Hanlingz
Resser Tabor
Milea
Dr. Curry
Raphael Semmes
Percy Grey
Linda
Dio Lewis
Farmer's Club
Egypt
The
Pyramids
Manassas
Easury
Joe Johnston
Patterson
Winchester
Harper's Ferry
Charlestown
Johnston
Guckletown
Beauregard
Kirby Smith
Kirby
Strasburg
McDowell
Shenandoah
Battle Ground
Joe
Bill Arp
Mother and
Babe
Les Win Aera
Cyr Bae
Paul
Whitehall
Long
Henry Grady
New York Building
A. K. Frankes
Optician
Peachtree Street
Chattanooga
Aly
New York
New Orleans
Siz
Jay BO
House of
W. R. Vermilye & CO
Broadway
Lynsbute Bend
Bkaens
Skeeh CO
Atlas Bank Bidg
Cincinnati
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Edens
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