Victors Counsel Rally For Democrats In Defeat Faction
Birmingham November 15 The friends of the new constitution postposed the vote amid party leaders rejoicing over the defeat of the anti ratification faction. Some fear a strong party will form to contest state offices next election while white counties show majorities against ratification and black belt regions lag behind in full tallies. Nottingham’s industry in lace and hosiery is noted with its historic buildings and libraries.
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Birmingham
Friends of the New Constitution
Ghelley
Campilon
Black Belt
Nottingham
King Ladd
United States
Lbrarians
University College
All England
Emergencies Prompt Church Meeting Postponed
Parson Snowflake announced the perturbed meeting at the church will not begin until after Thanksgiving day due to the season. He urged those planning to attend to come between now and Thanksgiving and have done with preparations.
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Baltimore American
Davis Monument to Cost 35006 in Wilmington
The eighth annual Daughters of the Confederacy session reported about 13000 raised this year for the Jefferson Davis Monument Association. The arch monument will cost at least 50000 and span Twelfth and Broad streets. Unveiling is planned for Richmond on June 3, 1905, with 38000 already in bank. Daughters were hosted by the Carolina Yacht Club at Wrightsville beach.
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Wilmington
N. C
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis Monument Association
Twelfth
Broad
Richmond
Carolina Yacht Club
Wrightsville Beach
Bridegroom kills guest at Ayres wedding near Kosciusko
At a wedding near Ayres Kentucky? Tennessee, John Thrasher stabbed invited guest Buster Houston twice after walking from the room with the groom. Houston died at home about three this morning. Thrasher fled and is at large.
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Memphis
Tenn
Ayres
Kosciuske
John Thrasher
Ethel Berry
Buster Houston
Thrasher
Houston
Jealous Rival Slain at Country Dance by Carey
Neel Burrela and John Carey, both young farmers in Surrels, Alabama, argued over a girl at a country dance near Trinity. Burrela was shot as he danced, a 41 caliber bullet through the heart. Carey fled through smoke to an island on the Tennessee river then to Tennessee.
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Pevatur
Ala
Trinity
Neel Burrela
John Carey
Surrell
Careya
Tennessee River
Tennessee
All Souls Day Observed in the City of Mexico
A stranger arriving in Mexico City around November 2 notices a festive yet eerie atmosphere for All Souls Day. The piece describes theatergoers flocking to Don Juan Tenorio, the earthquake scene, floral processions, and shops closing after 1 PM as locals celebrate with wreaths, crosses, and sweets symbolizing the day.
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Milfer
City
Mexico
Muertos
Don Juan Tenorio
Don Juan
Lothario
Tenorio
El Dia de Muertos Observed at Dolores Cemetery
A narrator visits Dolores for Dia de Muertos observing cemeteries dressed with candles flowers and festive decor. He notes skeletons in toys and skull motifs, describes processions locals at Chapultepec and in Dolores, and contrasts festive displays with solemn graves as families honor departed relatives.
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Dolores
Masa
Prom Gun Wound Aged Lady Dies In Roanoke
In Rural Retreat Virginia Mrs Louise Huddle an aged widow is killed by her son in law Henry Ratcliffe who with his wife and child lived with her A gunshot wound to the abdomen and a crushed skull are reported The weapon a double barreled shotgun Ratcliffe says he fired in self defense She had willed property to Ratcliffe s wife and the family fears motive and arrest occur upon discovery of the body
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Roanoke
Louise Huddle
Henry Ratcliffe
Huddle
Ratcliffe
Miller offers Eugene Field romance of Miss Julia Comstock
A Kansas City woman contributes a St Louis Republic tale on Eugene Field and Julia Comstock. Field first met Julia in St Joseph through Edgar Comstock, fell in love, and courted while planning a Europe voyage. They married young, she remained poised, and he sent a diamond ring amid delays before reunion.
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Eugene Field
Kansas City
St Louis Republic
Julia Comstock
St. Joseph
Edgar Comstock
Julia
Europe
New York
Eugene
Edgar
Gall
Raising Moosehead Lake waters for log transport and power
Interest in raising Moosehead Lake in Maine by 2 feet at the outlet dam aims to store extra water for spring log drives and keep Kennebec river flow steady in summer. Moosehead spans 120 square miles, sits 1,056 feet above sea level, and is suited for reservoirs. Mill owners and Kennebec mills support federal study and private funding to assess benefits and regulation.
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Moosehead Lake
Maine
Kennebec River
Moosehead Tale
New England
Les
Maine Lakes
Kenneber
United States Penlogical Survey
Insante
Penobscot
Androtcoggia
Stepfather of James boys moved to asylum after eventful career
Dr Reuben Samuels, stepfather of Frank and Jesse James, is admitted as a private patient at Hospital for the Insane No 2 in St Louis. The article recalls Samuels involvement in Civil War era James family escapades, including a 1862 abduction scare, a skirmish with militiamen, and a botched arson attack that left Mrs Samuels crippled and young Jesse spared.
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St Joseph Special
St. Louie Republic
Reuben Samuels
Frank
Jesse James
James Boys
Samuela
Quantrell
Missouri
Frank James
Jesse
Samuels
Clay County
Samutis
Kearney
Dr. Samuels
From
William Pinkerton
Elitigens” Committee
Womaninctured by live wire triggers hospital shock
In Cleveland near the Wright House on Ontario Street a woman named Ida Jantz was shocked by a live electric wire while on a roof. School Director Thomas H. Bell, who attempted her rescue, was also electrocuted and burned. He survived after months of recovery aided by skin grafts. the woman died. Bell later credited Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with helping his gradual recovery from the nerve damage and pain.
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Cleveland
Wright House
Ontario Street
Ida Jantz
Thomas H. Bell
Mr. Bell
Bell
Belt
General Hospital
McE
Dr. Williams
Law to bar sale of partridges in South Carolina
Charleston November 15 special Because of indiscriminate slaughter of partridges the South Carolina legislature will enact a five year ban on sale of this game within the state Hunters claim dealers killed the rock partridge in large numbers to profit from eastern markets Yet the law provides an escape for birds killed in other states and offered for sale in South Carolina Restaurants report no home ruined partridges since November 1 with buyers importing birds from Georgia
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Georgia
Charleston
D. C
South Carolina
South Cergaling
Aged Confederate Soldier Dies by Own Hand in Alabama
In Decatuur Alabama on November 15 Special reports an aged ex Confederate soldier named Oxley, described as 7 years old, killed himself at home in Athens Limesta county after distress over Jong Hiehewich BOT. The incident notes the gun to the forehead and the trigger pulled with his foot.
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Decatuur
Ala
Jong Hiehewich Bot
Oxley
Soldt
Athens
Limesta
County
Miller
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John P. Hicksian
Nashville, Tenn
Recordin
United Daughters of the Confederacy
BE. G. Weil
Jacksonville, Fla
H. A. Rounsaville
Rome
Maniage
Victum
Neel
Surrels
Carey
Hill
Whitehall
Decatur
E Street
Henry Radcliffe
Valentine
James
Fredee Maynard
Maynard
Alissa
Tae & Pa
Inter
Thulmas H. Bell
Willams
Williame
Medicine Company
Schenectady
Bian E
Gor
Amerson Baptist
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