Elks clash over charter for colored Elks group
In Jackson Mississippi protests sweep in against granting a charter to the Elks of America Asia and Africa a colored organization. Local lodges oppose use of the Elks name while contesting ownership rights and potential state law issues. An injunction action to block the charter is anticipated. Also notes on Henry Scoughag's long boat trip from Jackson to Florida Gulf Coast, and upcoming rail inspections by state officials amid horse poisoning cases in Jackson.
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Jackson, Miss
Spegia
Elks
L Ks
America
Asia
Afria
Elk Lodge
Mississippi
The
Colored Elks
Inwa
Henry Scoug
Jackson
Bimelfon
Tackson
Pearl River
Gulf of Mexico
Floriay
Gulfport
Scoughag
Wages Slashed Ten Per Cent By Rhode Island Mills
Providence Rhode Island November 29 The new wage schedule adopted by the cotton mills reduces operatives wages 10 percent restoring the price list from two years ago It will take effect tomorrow Thirty seven mills employing over 17000 workers will be affected Mill owners foresee no trouble while workers express dissatisfaction but refuse to strike until market conditions improve before seeking higher pay
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Providence
San Jose scale spreads to thirty six counties
Raleigh reports State Entomologist Franklin Sherman says the San Jose fruit scale is now in thirty six counties and on at least two hundred premises in the North State. He notes it spreads where eradication steps are not taken, though some have nearly cleared it away. He cites his Texas visit and cautions boll weevil may reach North Carolina in ten to fifteen years, or sooner by other means.
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Raleigh
Franklin Sherman
San Jose
Texas
My. Sherman
North Carolina
Hillman Property Change in Crawfordville Ga
J B Clotworthy of Aiken has purchased the Hillman electrical property on the Washington branch in Crawfordville Georgia. The sale involves J A Benson of Washington and Jesse Thompson of Swaimabora en. Also reported is an assault on an elderly woman in Lincoln county with Charles Stanbury jailed for an attack on 83 year old Mrs Luchida Wis.
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Llman Property
Crawfordville
John B. Clotworthy
Aiken
Hillman Electrinic
This
Washington
J. A. Benson
Jesse Thompson
Swaivabora
Elincoln
Fis
Charles Stanbury
Luchidawis
Dawa
Three Negroes Linked to Belcher Killing mob hunts suspects
Reports from Belcher Louisiana say Robert Adger prominent planter was shot by Black men last night. Three suspects captured near Belcher are identified and expected to be lynched. Other two fugitives pursue Desoto parish with posse in pursuit. Adger died after attempting to quell a street disturbance.
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Robert Adger
Shreveport
Belcher
Robinsonville
George Banking
Herbert Clifton
Banks Tunica County
Jenkins
Emperor William withdraws cup race offer over yacht club dispute
November 29 report from Herlin details Emperor William’s withdrawal of a plan to award cups for a trans Atlantic yacht race amid a clash between the New York Yacht Club and the Atlantic Yacht Club. The emperor proposed separate cups for 1904 and 1905 if each club entered, but the NYYC and Atlantic YC could not agree on joint management and aborted the arrangement.
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Herlin
Emperor William
New York Wecht Club
Atlantic Yacht Club
New York Yacht Club
Royal Yacht Squadron
Cowes
Imperial Yacht Club
Eiel
Thomas Lipton
Emperor Willam
Commodore Tod
Sir Thomas
Bir Thomas
United States
Boy Injured in Football Fall in Crawfordville
Cranston Gurlatt Williams, young son of J. Williams editor of The Advocate-Democrat, suffered a violent fall while playing football yesterday. He dislocated a collar bone and fractured part of the bone.
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Crawfordville
Cranston Gurlatt Williams
J. . Willama
The
Advocate-Democrat
Three Councilmen to Be Elected in Americus Primary
Americus Ga November 29 The primary election Wednesday will choose three city council members among seven candidates C J Sherlock J H Gann D M Borum P B Arthur J W Guerry B M Bolton and L M Hansford Taxpayers and education board members show strong interest as taxes are noted at high levels and the council seeks four education board seats this term
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Americus
C. J. Sherlock
J. H. Gann
D. M. Borum
P. B. Arthur
J. W. Guerry
8. M. Bolton
L. M. Hansford
City Board
Foes of Russia Stirring Asia News Across Fronts
Reports from Tokio note Russia’s delayed negotiations with Japan push aggressive tactics toward China. Japanese anger centers on Marquis Ito, with anti Russian protests and a proposed assassination issue that authorities blocked after circulation. Yuan Shih Kai urges firm policy against Russia as China, with U.S. support, resists Manchurian pressure. In Pekin, guard troops escort the empress toward the west. In Vienna, Turkish gendarmerie reforms reveal over 30 percent of Macedonia’s constabulary are ex brigands or criminals.
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Marquis Sto
Nippon
Marquis Ke Thea
Yuan Shih Kai
Russia
Japan
America
Manchuria
China
Port Arthur
Express
Shanghai
Su-Chau
Pekin
Vienna
Macedonia
Polltade
Vilayeta
Cock fighting still popular in Rock Hill area
In Rock Hill vicinity, hundreds gathered at Thomasson's cockpit near Catawba Baptist church for a bull fight and cocking main between Charlotte and York County birds. A $160 main won by North Carolinians. rest of day filled with single fights as authorities largely stood back from this unlawful sport. Laredo reports four days without yellow fever as quarantine looks to lift next Tuesday.
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Columbia
Rock Hin
McSweeney
York County
Charlotte
Thomasson
York County Sports
North
Four Children Burned to Death at West City
Jackson Miss November 20 News tells of four colored children burned to death eight miles west of the city. They were William Bilis's children. The parents left for a negro festival, locking the cabin. Two hours later the cabin burned. the eldest was a 19 year old girl. The crowd could render no help as the cabin was fully enveloped in flames and locked.
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Jackson, Miss
William Bilis
Peraong
Bargains in Avalon Silver Plated Ware for Sale
Ingersol offers silver plated ware with prepaid express charges. A Avalon Knives and Forks set costs $5.00 with a 25 year guarantee. Childs Set 1.50, Table Spoons 3.00, Rogers Bros 1847 sets 5.60, Teaspoons 1.50.
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Avalon
Express
Rogers Bros
Fred B Smith Addresses 2000 Men at Grand Opera House
A large male audience gathered at the Grand Opera House in Atlanta to hear Fred B. Smith of New York speak on "The Strong Man" under the Young Men's Christian Association. Smith urged true manhood through religion, moral and physical strength, financial honesty, and independence from ancestry. He warned against moral cowardice and praised disciplined effort, ending with plans for an evening service at the YMCA hall.
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Grand Opera House
Fred B. Smith
New York City
Young Men's
Smith
Atlanta
United States
Mr. Smith
Fund Crashed by Track Site in Georgia
A brief city desk item notes a fund crash at a track site in Georgia on November 20. Details are sparse, with the agency unnamed and no injuries reported. Authorities continue to investigate the incident and assess damages.
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New Orleans
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Railraad
McInn
Kincannon
Ana
Rhode
Anti-Russian Party
Marquis Ito
South Carolina
Laredo
Atate
Rolling Mill
Anniston
Ala
Toulmin
Anniston Rolling Mill
Lapsely
Arnold
Martin
Blackwell
Agee
Howerd
Macon
Henry P.howard
Dublin
City Hospital
Paurial
Ingersol
Larned
Versailles
Rome
Eldora
F. G. Alarm
King Hardware Company
Hoe
Roosevelt
Auiin Hataiea
Amith
Throune Men's
Ogits
Ellwood
Nna
Lees
Anderson Hardware, Co
JO D
ATLAN
Aed
Peachtree Street
Southern Pacific ‘Steamship Comm
New York
Havana
DBY
F. van Rensselaer
Coneralee
Peachtree St
Mirphive
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