Savannah primary protest debates in Chatham county
A Savannah May 1 report details cross letters and meetings over election purging in Chatham county. Solicitor Osborne questions fairness and calls for state committee action while local officials defend orderly ballots and adherence to rules.
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State Committee
Savannah
Sollctter Osborne
Chatham
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Osborne
Chariton
Brown
Chatham County Executive Committee
Walter P Laroche
Liberal Club
W. W. Osborne
State Executive Committee
Executive Committee
Laroche
Messrs
Willink
Leffier and Sullivan
Leffler
duBignon
Otis strengthens limits on Chinese entry to Philippines
Manila May 1 Major General Otis issues orders tightening Chinese immigration controls replacing consular certificates of former residence with proof of property or domestic interests in the Philippines. Earlier many Chinese entered on consular papers. The same order revises Spanish criminal procedure affecting habeas corpus confrontation and bail.
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Philippines
Manila
Otis Nag
China
Poerg
Hepburn Defends Canal Bid Amid Strong Opposition
Washington May 1. The House opened consideration of a measure authorizing an interoceanic canal as leaders face fierce opposition. Chairman Hepburn argued for an American controlled canal while critics warned the plan could break the Clayton Bulwer treaty and delay construction. Debated on route, defense terms, and potential costs, the chamber prepared for a night session to vote.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
Burton
Ohio
Tigers and Harbors Committee
Hitt
Il Unois
Foreign Affairs Committee
Cannon
IlAnois
Appropriations Committee
Walker
Admiral Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
Shackleford
Missouri
Hepburn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lovering
Massachusetts
Ransdeil
Lousiana
Corliss
Michigan
Fletcher
Minnesota
Commerce Commission
DHS
Sherman
Cooper
Wisconsin
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Treasuries
Té Tite’ Palama Canal
United States
England
Clart
Clark
Dolliver
Denmark
Magellan Straits
St Lawrence River
Canadian
Decatur
Bainbridge
Hay
Durops
China
Itnels
Brothers killed in quarrel at Webb Mississippi tragedy
In Webb Mississippi two Chambers brothers Robert and Wil am were shot and killed by Abbey a local resident after a search for alleged negroes on Abbeys plantation. Abbey known as a quiet citizen, confronted the brothers during a confrontation claiming self defense. Julia Morrison James reports a successful reception in Boston for her stage work.
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Webb
Miss
Robert
Wilam Chambers
TFR Abbey
Chambers Brothers
Abbey
Steamer Nettle Quill Not Sunk Despite Rumors
Montgomery reports confirm the steamer Nettle Quill is safe after street rumors spread on Saturday and Sunday claiming the vessel had sunk. Officials stated no sinking occurred and details remain unconfirmed.
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Montgomery
Ala
Nettle Quill
Easy Way to Keep Well with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
An article touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a simple health habit for digestion after meals. It cites a senior man who attributes long life and indoor living to regular use, claiming improved health and appetite control without dieting.
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Wilecold
Stuart
Main
California
Great Britain
Australia
Neal
Change of venue debated in Goebel assassination case
In Frankfort Kentucky Judge Cantrill weighs venue for five defendants charged with complicity in the Goebel assassination. Prosecution favors a special term in Woodford or Scott counties, defense suggests Bourbon county. Hearing continues as witnesses and arguments unfold with political tensions rising in court.
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Frankfort
Cantrill
Goebel
Thos
Caleb Powers
John W. Davis
Flenry BE. Youtsey
Harlan Whittaker
Richard Cambs
Bourbon County
Woodford
Scott
Cantrin
W H Culton
Commonwealth
Nelson
T. C Campbell
Williams
Kincaid
Brown
Richard Kirk
John Young Brown
Kirk
Cantril
Crown
Bradley Defends Taylor In Kentucky Governorship Case
Supreme Court resumes hearing in the Kentucky governorship dispute. Former governor W Q Bradley, representing Governor Taylor, argues Taylor holds de jure and de facto title and condemns the Goebel law as creating an unconstitutional, tyrannical legislature contest. He questions board selection and notice, urging court recognition.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Kentucky
W. Q. Bradley
Taylor
Thayer
Fle
Note Pourt
Mth
Alabama Supreme Court to Convene Monday in Montgomery
Alabama Supreme Court in Montgomery will convene Monday next. From the third division comprising Montgomery and surrounding counties, cases will come up for consideration.
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Alabama Supreme Court
Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
Big Engagement Expected by War Department at Thabanchu
British forces are preparing for a major clash at Thabanchu as the War Department anticipates a decisive engagement. Military leaders expect heavy fighting and strategic movements ahead of a possible offensive push.
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War Department
Thabanchu
Native Runner Delivers News of Mafeking Stand Yet Two Months
London dispatches report heavy fighting near Thabanchu as Lord Roberts plots Pretoria’s move. French leads 15,000 to 30,000 troops while Boer forces range from 6,000 to 14,000. A Mafeking native runner carries dispatches claiming endurance for two months or more despite British pressure.
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London
Ladysmith
Thabanchu
Lord Roberts
French
Pretoria
Thahanchu
Botha
Boshof
Lord Methuen
Warrenton
Mafeking
Ootsi
Morning Post
Plumer
Victoria Cross Awarded for Heroism by Two Soldiers
London May 1 A letter from Sergeant Parker one of the decorated soldiers describes the Savannas Post disaster He recalls galloping from the spruit his gun overturned and every horse shot He and Gunner Lodge kept two guns in action for three hours despite heavy fire and survived only with their unit They have been recommended for the Victoria Cross.
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London
Parker
Savannas
Lodge
Spion Kop dispatches to be released in Parliament
London May 1 in the House of Commons the war office secretary Mr Wyndham announced plans to lay on the table the telegraphic correspondence between the secretary of state for war and Lord Roberts concerning the Spionkop dispatches. Reports from Winburg Bloemfontein note Boer withdrawals and possible Brandfort abandonment. A general order awards the Victoria Cross to Royal Horse Artillery members for actions at Sumas Post. Washington May 1 the president signs a joint resolution continuing Porto Rico officials. Chattanooga May 1 post office April business totals 12 108 78 dollars, up from 1899 by 2 656 56.
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Spion Kop
London
House of Commons
War Office
Wyndham
Four War
Marquis of Lansdowne
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Spionkop
The
Treasury
Hanbury
Winburg
Bloemfontein
Wepeners
Dewet
Laorp
Thabanchu
Brandfort
Brangfort
Royal Horse Artillery
Sumas
Washington
Porto Rico
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dr Hathaways Practice Publicizes Longevity and Reach
Dr J Newton Hathaway promotes a wide practice in chronic disease care for both sexes. He claims to treat patients in every U S state and territory, Mexico, and Canada, with a record he says surpasses ten other specialists. He offers free consultation and a free book Manliness Vig or Health by mail, with office hours listed in Atlanta Georgia.
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J. Newton Hathaway
Union
Mexico
Canada
Hatham
Hathaway
Stomach Troubles In Spring Relief Promised By Hood's Sarsaparilla
An advertisement urges Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring tonic for stomach distress and dyspepsia. It cites Mrs Shelly and Mrs Wy as testimonials, detailing sour stomach, weight loss, eczema, numbness, and improved digestion after using Hood's. The copy stresses Hood's uniqueness and urges readers to buy from druggists.
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Hood
D. Wy
Shelly
Yeoman Street
Ionia, Mich
Washout delays all Montgomery trains on Plant system
Heavy rain caused a washout on the Plant system between Cairo and Thomasville Alabama. About 100 yards of track slid out of place and all through trains are indefinitely late. Rail workers fear a serious accident was averted by slow running and precautions.
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Montgomery
Ala
Cairo
Thomasville
Militia Officers to Confer in Alabama Regimental Commanders Meet
Adjutant General Brandon calls conference of Alabama regiment commanding officers in Montgomery to decide the location and holding of the west encampment of the Alabama Guard this summer with other matters to be addressed.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Brandon
Alabama Regiment
Alabama Guard
Knights of Pythias elect Alabama Grand Lodge officers
Alabama Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias meets in Anniston with large attendance. Officers elected include Davis C Corner Oxford GV C W H Wilder Birmingham GP W Black Troy G KR and John Donahoo Lral Tadega GM. E J M Dannely Dothan GM A J Bills Orrville GIG F P Nichols Romeike JG OQ G Thomas EH Knight Greens 20. Two residences burned in Huntsville with loss about 2000 dollars and partial insurance. Huntsville merchant assigns, Weiland of People's store assigns assets of about 4000 with assignee B H Foster.
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Alabama Grand Lodge
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Anniston
Davis C
Oxford
W.H Wilder
Birmingham
W . Black
Troy G
John If
Donahoo
Lral- Tadega
E.J.M Dannely
Dothan
A.J Bills
F P Nichols
Roimike
Thomas EH Knight Greens
Railroad extension to timber belt and tannery planned
Knoxville plans June 1 start on a Knoxville and Augusta railroad extension into the Chilhowee mountains to reach a rich timber belt. The New England Tannery Company of Philadelphia will build a $270000 tannery and bark orders have been placed. Knoxville and Atlanta access will improve transport.
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New England
Knoxville
Tenn
Augusta
Chilhowee Mountains
North Carolina
New England Tannery Company
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Savannah Workmen Strike Over Wages and Hours
In Savannah Georgia on May Day two months of wage and hour dispute culminated as eight hundred union laborers walk out. Carpenters tinners painters and plasterers refuse to return while contractors claim the strike will disrupt work only locally. Both sides report no broad national impact.
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Standard Oil Co
Parkersburg
W. Va
Notce
Standard OU Company
Idie
Savannah
Building Trades Council
Building Trade. Council
Gravier
Bulding Trades Council
Uehase
Montana Trainmen Strike Disrupts Great Falls Freight
Freight conductors and brakemen walk out on Montana Central triggering service disruption. New schedule unready, main line workers refused freight moves as passenger crews kept working. Widespread labor actions erupt across the region including Akron boiler workers, Marquette freight handlers, shipyard laborers, and carvers in Duluth and Kansas City seeking higher wages and shorter hours.
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Great Fall
Mont Way
Montana Central
Great Worthern
Montna
Pepe Marquette Railroad
Ludington
Mich
Jenks
Crark
Port Huron
Letrut
Duluth
Tinnere Metal
Quares
Kansas City
St Lou's
Youngstown
Union Carpenters of
Omabs
New England
Barre
Pro’ Dene
Boston
Pawtucket
Quiney
Worcester
Milford
Manchester
Tall River
Sullivan
Franklin
Racine
Wis
Fruit and Berry Industry Prospects in Georgia Territory
A fragmented 1930s prose item discusses peach apple pear and plum crops in Georgia with references to Elberta variety and fruit shipments. Mentions Miller and county-level farming plans, a Pioneer movement, and anticipated yields, carloads, and revenue amid credit and bankruptcy concerns.
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Rome
Georgia
Miller
Prata
Elberta
Haystein Miller
Mary Jrek
Gordon
Elaar
Miss Am
Hom Ness
Satbeer
P Terfield
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New York
Hot Springs
Ark
Julia Morrison
Julia Morrison James
Frank Seldon
Young Brown
Iial
Cantrile
Wers
Bradley
Federal
Dr. Hathaway
Knights OF Pythias
Huntsville
W T. Jones
Harvey Russell
Walker Street
Specia
Y. Weiland
People’s Store
B. H Foster
Ottawa
Strize
Montana
Floyd County
Raily
Lene Feeetanis Cstapbank
Ipap
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