Watson addresses New Orleans cotton convention crowd
Honorable Thomas E Watson of Georgia spoke at the New Orleans cotton convention at Colonnade Rink, urging farmers to unite against spinners and speculators. He warned of government favoritism toward mills and railroads, calling farmers industrial slaves and urging action to restore fair field and balance among agriculture, commerce, and manufactures.
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Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
New Orleans
Farmers’ Educational and Cooperative Union
Collneu Rink
Watson
Li 8Ui Ling
Sen
Election Bay
My. Watson
Hig
Qn Leing
Hip Werleinn
Gutherner
Re East
Rn West
Barrett
Peter
Faul
Memorial Masses for Carmack Across Tennessee
Memorial services across Tennessee honored slain former U S senator E W Carmack. large crowds including 7000 in Nashville heard tributes highlighting his work and condemning his murder while resolutions urged enforcement of laws and a monument fund. Similar observances in Knoxville Chattanooga and other towns drew speakers praising his public service and faith.
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Nashville
Tenn
E. W. Carmack
United States
Tennessee
Robin J. Coopar
Carmack
Nashvil
Ryman
Mauer
Kadrillie
Knoxville
Rex
George W. Perryman
William Rule
George F. Milton
John Beil Brownlow
Eugene M. Webb
James Hi. Webber
Jerome Templeton
The
Statesman
Balloon Race Failures Triggered by Weather Conditions
In Los Angeles on November 15, a planned transcontinental balloon race failed due to unusual atmospheric conditions. Only the balloon America launched, drifting south west toward the Pacific and likely landing on a beach. The Unite States did not ascend, but may try again tomorrow at noon.
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Los Angeles
Cal
America
Pacific Ocean
Unite States
Arkansas Railroads Refuse to Obey Commission Order
Trunk lines in Arkansas are set to trigger a 3 cent passenger rate prohibition tonight at 12 01 as the Arkansas Railroad Commission orders enforcement. Railroads vow noncompliance and a probable hearing will be held to show cause why prosecutions should not follow for defying the order.
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Ratroads
Arkansas Commission
Tittle Rock
Ark
Arkansas Railroad Commuemen
Americus mayoral race draws several candidates
In Americus the mayoral contest heats up with multiple candidates including incumbent Hawkins who hints at not seeking reelection and rivals Lane Bolton and Colonel George H limits mobilizing campaigns. Former Mayor J. Bolton remains active as the race narrows.
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Americug
Americus
Bediy Mixet
Hawkins
Pettier
Hob. W
Lane
J. & Bolton
George H.mits
Futter
Famous Editor and Son Die in New York Window Fall
Messages of sympathy pour in for Wissom Harvey Watterson editor Henry Watterson of The Courier Journal after the tragic death in New York City from a fall. Harvey Watterson, who had lived in New York for nine years, was a frequent visitor to Louisville and left behind a wide circle of friends. He graduated from Columbia Law School and married Alice Burrows. they had no children.
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Cioronet
Henry Watterson
Louisville Gourier Journal
Wissom Harvey Watterson
New York City
Harvey Watterson Hau
New York
Loutsville
Columbia Caw School
Aliee Burrows
Dowager Empress of China Seen as All Powerful Yet Feared
Describes the late Qing dowager empress's rise from slave to regent, her ruthless rule, and authority over 14,000 officials amid anti Manchu sentiment. Notes her foreignness by birth in Manchu garments, her stage presence, and feared reputation. Mentions massacres of princes and Christians, and her lasting influence on the dynasty.
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Texe Lia) An
Empese
Pekin
China
Hain-Peng
Tung-Chin
I Bnt
Inawan
Ami
Sho
Thia
Bushang
Bana
Barker
Taft to Call Special Session After Inauguration
Washington reports that a special session of the Sixty-second Congress will be convened shortly after Taft's inauguration to address tariff questions. Taft, spending time with President Roosevelt, plans to announce the call while in Cincinnati for family matters and continues to discuss future plans and Cuban elections with aides.
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Roosevelt
Patt
Fane
Fate Gorm
Cimignati
Washington
William H. Taft
White House
Mestea
Taft
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hot Springs
Brooklyn
Virginia
Tornia
Pennsylvania
Mortor
All Souls’ Taktarian Church
Ris Nawal
Root
Nicholas Longworth
Augusta
Tie
Cuba
Tell
Democrats
Ways and Means Committee
Philippines
China’s Empress Dowager and Her Tumultuous Rule
The text portrays the rise and reign of a powerful empress dowager who, following the death of her husband’s brother, ruled as regent in 1900. It details her manipulation of succession, the 1896 coup, persecution of reformers, confinement of the emperor, and support for the Boxer uprising, framing her as adept in palace power but limited in broader political wisdom.
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Kuang Pu
F'u Chan
Tuan
China
Kuang Hau
Ners Wag & Log
Trina
Wits
All Combines Put Under Ban
The United States circuit court declared the American Tobacco Company a combination in restraint of trade. The ruling broadens Sherman act interpretation, affecting interstate traffic and industrial combinations. An appeal to the Supreme Court is underway as counsel prepare.
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New York
United States Circuit Court
American Tobacco Company
United States Supreme Court
Federal Circuit Court
Coxe
Knight
Supreme Court
Congress
Loew
Lawier
Lacombe
Pronin
Suerman
Noyes
Lacomine
Worthings
Moyes Mays
Erz
Short items of interest in late 19th century notices
A fragmentary notice set reports a fatal police shooting near Davie Street where Charles Lester was shot in the back and rushed to Grady Hospital with critical injuries. It also mentions a subscription agent accused of cheating, church notices, a St. Duke congregation meeting, a fire at Poplar Street, and property losses at McLendon Berg and Duncan Brennen shops with limited insurance.
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Foundry Ehest
Davie
Charles Lester
Bassatt
Watson
Grady Hospital
George Haliat
Orme Atreet
Sietoscience
Lockhart
Roretta
S Ration
Broyles
Mallet
Ladies’ Home Journal
J. B. Talger
West Haker Street
Perdon
Macon
Bacon
Poplar Pireal
Dry Goods and Nation
McLendon & Berg
Duncan & Brennen
Poplar
Qarmer
Miller
Supreme Court Appeal Hints Broad Anti Trust Reach
The article notes inquiries into a combine's effects on competition and prices, whether restraining trade is reasonable, and the potential for a U S Supreme Court ruling to define the reach of anti trust law. An early decision is anticipated due to federal appeal provisions.
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Tobadta
United States Supreme Court
Nigheat Judicial Tribunal
Atlanta Mortuary Notes and Local Obituaries Summary
A string of brief notices reports deaths and funerals from Atlanta area residents. Typhoid fever claims four year old Rom Davie and silences at Grady Hospital, with burial in Sylva NC. Prominent railroad figure Bagé, 80, dies of pneumonia and is laid to rest at Oakland Cemetery. J. Jarrett, Confederate veteran, 60s, dies at home. funeral at residence with interment in Westview. Robert Dorsey, 26, dies of pneumonia in Semmes TN. services in Atlanta with burial at Westview. Iron molder Wade dies. his union honors service. Silk worker Wax Silverman, 48, dies of typhoid. services in Hiberton and Atlanta. interment at Wakland Cemetery.
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RM. Davie
Rom Davie
Grady Hospital
Nat
Sylva
WN. C
Davie
Roy Davie
St Railroad Construction
Peachtree Street
Oakland Cemetery
A. Jarrett
Gartrell Sureer
Jarrett
Nort Caroling
Cavalry
J. 9. Jarrett
Fr. Jarrett
Loulaville Amt Nashville Railroad
Mise
Mary E. Jarrett
Wearview ‘Cemetery
Robert Dorsey
Mary Dorsey
Oakland Avenue
Atlanta
Harry G. Poole
Mra. Dereey
Woleth
Westview Cemetery
Wade
Union VW
Wax Silverman
Municipal Ownership Meeting Favors Rome Plant
A large Roma mass meeting at the courthouse discussed municipal ownership of Rome light and power. About 400 to 500 attendees backed a city owned lighting plant, with J Henderson Lanham appointed to study costs and report back at a later gathering.
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Rome
Roma
Frimight
Ightips
Nest
Ing
J. Henderson Lanham
Messrs
Batre Wright
H. P. van~ Diver
R. Tt. Wickco
EL Mices
F. J. Kane
Lanham
MT Fanhum
En Tel Dowa
Adience
Ouse
Seek to Repeal Amis sil Hot Springs racing bill
A movement to repeal the Amis anti racing bill in Hot Springs Arkansas is under way. The Business Men's League has formed a committee at a special session to draft a bill to reestablish racing for the upcoming legislature. The bill would allow racing under restricted terms and a major fight is anticipated in the next session.
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Amis Sil
Hot Springs
Ark
Amis
Anu
Business Men's League
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Chattanooga
E.W. Carmack
James B. Frasier
W. L. Frierson
F. M. Thompson
Bachman
Boswell
John H. Race
University of Chattanooga
Clarke's
Beyond
Cuun
Prince Chun
Ae MR Neer
Une
Moma
Knetop Underwear
Daniel Bros. Co
L. J. Daniel
Peachtree St
J. C. Daniel
Weat End Banthr
Apen
Our ‘Medical Missionacy
St. Dukes Church
Pires
Clarke
Bond
Wert Dorner
Suasonyerman
Hie Realdeuca
Hibertan
Atlante
Nd Patents
Nis Street
Waeps Peerrthivf
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