Local and regional updates from Georgia and neighboring states
Forecast notes include near term temperatures and precipitation. Various legal notices mention Intervitor Hled and cases in South per toma, with Basard Lee ordered to pay for murder. Reports cover Confederate veterans rally in Canton and a freight rail wreck near Ressomep Cato. Multiple incidents: shooting in Cairo, a university relocation fight in Tennessee, and murders or disappearances under investigation.
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Filia
Wimbis
South
Toma
Aleta
Basard Lee
Lida
Supreme Court
Jewel Court
Win CG
Shewres
Teatures Street
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Wintie Diewis
DeKalb County
Arizona
Trust Companies Run Prompted Panic In St Louis Markets
A run on trust companies in St Louis yesterday prompted fears of wider panic. Officers report voluntary offers of assistance from New York Philadelphia Chicago New Orleans Kansas City and many Missouri Illinois towns, though some institutions lacked cash to aid.
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St. Louis
Tha Iit
New York
Philadephia
Chicago
New Orleans
Kansas City
Boston
Missouri
Illinois
Tavenal
Philadelphia
York
MacClellan
Jones
Arkansas
Navy Department
Baltimore
San Domingo
Midison Square Garden
Cowte
New Bo
New
Alcorn Attacks Roosevelt In Open Letter From Mississippi
William A Alcorn Sr a Mississippi Republican official denounces President Roosevelt and referee Edgar Wilson in a letter to Postmaster A B Slyde Meridian. He refuses Hyde endorsement saying Roosevelt would reference a Democrat referee and degrade the party and state.
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Memphis
Tenn
William A. Aléorm
Mississippi
Roosevelt
Edgar Whsob
A. B. Slyde
Meridian
Hyde
Alcorn
Washington
South
Edgar H. Wilson
Fragmented political sermon on McKinley era and party loyalty
A reader laments perceived decline under the current president, praising McKinley and Republican veterans. The speaker condemns actions against loyal party members and rails against a leader described as a muscular showman with a cigar in brain.
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United States
Ismentat
McKinley
Plans to bring over miners discussed abroad
Birmingham October 2 W R Paisley Alabama member of the national executive of United Mine Workers says while abroad he learned of plans by American and British Columbian coal operators to bring over many English and Welsh miners to take jobs from local miners. He cites preparations for hundreds of miners to come across at once with more to follow.
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British Columbia
Birmingham
Ala
W. R. Paisley
Albama
United Mine Workers of America
Nay
Ids
Fugland
Air Fairley
Rome Building Burned in Ashes at New Rome
Fire gutted the Home Furnace Company commissary and laboratory in New Rome, Rome Ga, on October 28. Loss estimated at $4,009 with no insurance. a spark from a passing engine is suspected to start the blaze. Structure was wooden and lacked protection. building to be replaced, insurance adjuster L. Smith notes a possible personal loss of about $600.
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Rome
Home Furnace Company
New Rome
Jims
L. & Smith
Hopkins and Rosser
Atlanta
Mesars
Elia
Whitbish & Ellis
Southern Home
Woman Dies After Refusing Physician in Washington
Mrs Florence T Marlatt wife of Col Marlatt of the department of agriculture died in Washington after a long illness coroner Nevith issues death certificate stating inflammation of the stomach. She was a Christian Scientist and refused medical care. Bishops Consecrated at Havana and Cuoa reorganize Beamen Catholic Church due to Cuba’s separation from Spain with Petro Gonzales Esteada Bonaventure Fo Bredrick Manuel Oreu consecrated as bishops of Havana auxiliary bishop of Havana and bishop of Pinar del Rio.
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Washington
Florence T. Marlatt
Col. Marlatt
Department of Agriculture
Nevith
Havana
Petro Gonzales Esteada
Bonaventure Fo Bredrick
Manuel Oreu Wens
Arhedral
Elavana
Auxillary Blehon
Llavana
Pinar del Rio
Cuoa
Ciba
Early Morning Murder in New York at Rousmore Hotel
In New York on October 28 a man known as Jack Russill, a bookmaker, was shot four times while seated at the Rousmore hotel. A man named O’Brien, said to be from Philadelphia, fired the shots and was arrested. Russill is in critical condition at a hospital. motive unknown.
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New York
Pelck Big
Jack Russill
Rousmore Hotel
O'Brien
Philadelphia
Russell
Intimations Declared False by Attorneys in Atlanta Case
Elis Wimlsh & Ellis publish a formal statement denying that their firm dissolved to seek separate positions in future litigation over the Atlanta National and Southern Home Building and Loan companies. The note traces firm formations and restructurings from 1899 to 1901, clarifying personnel movements and ongoing work in Atlanta and Columbus.
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Elis, Wimbish & Ellis
Lalted States Court
W. Pdp. McGee
Marshall, Trx
Foster & Rountree
W. Pom
Athinta
A. E. Smxon Et
Mrs. Et
Atex- Ander
Stockholters
Suathrn Viome
Atlanta National Building and Loan
Ellis, Wimbleh & Ellis
Atlanta
Wimbsh
Atlanta Trust Crisis and Receivership Fallout
In 1903 the intervention dispute over the Atlanta National Building and Loan Association, with Wimbish and Ellis denying any tie to the National Finance Company, drew public scrutiny. Accusations of falsehoods and court filings accompanied by reports of mass withdrawals from Mercantile and Mississippi Valley trusts, chaotic crowd scenes, and police efforts to restore order as deposits dwindled and confidence shook city institutions.
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National Finance Company
Naional Finanes Company
Delaware
Wilmington
Wela
New York
Owlth Tle Corporation
Shas B. Dutcher
Hamilton Trust Company
George W Adams
Oriental Bank of New York
Wimbish
D. Flloa
W. A
Trust Company
Orfeara
Doora
Treinge
Ettor
Mercanifie Trust Company
Demayve
Mercantile
Mississippi Valley Trust Companies
Fryine
Depositors Hope for Steady Markets Despite Unrest
Amid notes from New York Philadelphia and Kansas City bank officials express cautious optimism. They say the market shows confidence and the public expects orderly business, with smaller towns awaiting clearer guidance from national institutions.
Unclear Cash Style Note From Saint Louis Banks
Fragmentary cash style text mentions banks in Saint Louis yesterday, statements by Walsh and trustees, and references to express actions and fund restoration efforts. The passage is garbled with missing words, hindering a clear narrative or outcome.
McClellan Backers Bet Heavily Against Seth Low in NYC Race
In New York on October 28, vast sums flowed to McClellan bets as Wall Street venues lit up with wagering on the municipal election. Prominent bettors announced multi thousand dollar wagers, including $6,000 placed by C. H. Lewitt and $50,000 ready to be bet, while Low backers faced rising odds and shifting money across Broadway hotels and Tammany HQ.
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New York
McClellan
Wall Street
Broadway
C. H. Lewitt
Willng
F. O. Brooks
Ennis & Newman
McClean
F. A. Brookes
MeClellan
Hy Harris
Billy Leonard
Jon Wendig
Former Senator Jones Predicts McClellan Victory
Former Senator Jones claims McClellan is assured victory with Democrats nationwide endorsing him. He praises Carone McClellan as mentally fit and notes Election Day will be pivotal. Police Commissioner Green orders strict enforcement of the rule banning wine near polling places during voting hours. Rumors implicate Tammany in attempts to corrupt the election by recruiting Republican inspectors and clerks.
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Carone McClellan
Jones
Green
M. Linn Bruce
Republican County
Eveet
Tammany
Assembly
Pol
Morgan Reaching For Seaboard System Control
A report states Morgan interests are seeking to gain control of Seaboard Air Line Railway. A private meeting between Southern Hallway and Seaboard executives sparked speculation on Morgan & Co. bids. Several offers for Seaboard stock were mentioned, with Morgan cited as aiming to secure control.
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Seabard
House of
J. P.morgan & Co
Messrs. John L. Willams & Sons
Baltimore
Fae
Seaboard
Morgan
Mrs Booth Tucker Killed in Wreck on a Railway
A Santa Fe train from Dean Lake to Marceline wrecked near Deroy Lake between Worsworth and Marceline, Kansas. Eight or more injured include Mrs Baden of Winfield Elmer Harris of Chicago and Colonel Holland of the Salvation Army. Mrs Gooth Tucker reported fatally injured then said to have died, conflicting reports. The damaged truck caused delay and no city news confirms Mrs Booth Tucker's death.
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Kansas Tlty
Santa Fe
Deroy Lake
Worsworth
Marerline
Baden
Winfield, Kans
Elmer Harris
Chicago
Colonel Holland
Salvation Army
Rowth Tucker
Dean Lake
Saya
Gooth Tucker
Marceline
Holland
Mra Beaoth Tucker
Prices in Prospering Year Show Current Staples
A market expert lists cash prices for staples in New York markets with month and year comparisons. Entries include Cotton, Coffee, Wheat, Corn, Oats, Flour, Sugar, Copper, Tin, Lead, and more, noting today’s figures, prior month, and previous year.
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New York
Tran, Na
Brandy Given To Dying Man At Inquest
Pittsburg on October 28 the inquest into the death of ex Recorder J O Brown resumed late this afternoon. Sarah Mines testified she poured coffee and lamb broth at Miss McLean’s instruction after Brown complained of a bitter taste in the salads. She said Miss Mattie McLean told her brandy was given to Brown at his residence.
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Pittsburg
J. O. Brown
Sarah Mines
Miss McLean
Hit by 3 209 volts this msn will live
Pocatello Idaho October 28 William Dillenberg an Electric Light and Power Company electrician received a shock from a 3200 volt wire and physicians say he will probably recover His body burned by the current the welts in his shoes melted Just before Mr Brown died she offered a drink of brandy he accepted and later died Dr J Guy McCandless closed the session with expert evidence on the cumulative effect of strychnine taken in small doses Adjournment until tomorrow
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Pocatello, Idaho
Wilam Dillenberg
Electric Light and Power Company
Dowie Seeks Chicago Power to Rule New York City
Prophetic preacher John Alexander Dowie vowed to extend his political influence from Chicago to New York City. He boasted about controlling 50,000 votes and planned to transform New York through his Zion City campaign. Dowie announced campaign end in New York but outlined future meetings and a papered path to his church leadership.
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Chicago
New York City
New York
John A Alexander Dowie
Dowle
Robert M. Farley
J. Luther Pleracm
Farley
Madison Square Garden
Dowie
New York Inc
Owas
Zion City
Zion
Han
Carnegie Ball
Dewite
Laborers quit at World Fair Grounds strike over union agreement
Eight hundred Laborers' Protective Union members and AFL workers walked out at the World’s Fair Grounds claiming the exposition company failed to honor an agreed labor arrangement. The walkout followed a demand to employ non union laborers. General Miles arrived in Seattle denying rumors of Texas oil investments and asserting no Texas ties. In New York City, motor men reached a settlement with the Interborough company, averting a strike.
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Stamir
Laborers’ Protective Union
American Federation of Labor
General Miles
Seattle
Gnneral Kelson A. Miles
Beatie
California
Texas
Luis
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Baggett
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Cumberlana Preepyterian Church
Montimery
Dr. Darry
Aneville
Ind
J. H. Ritch
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Wagan
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Nished
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Mr. Wimbish
G. O A. Cabaniss
Charles E. Currier
Charles §. Kingsberry
Atkins
Partee
Hon 2. H Ball
Hill Choren
National Finare
HOK& Smith
H.C. Peeples
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Irp
Mercantie Trust Company
Eighth and Locuse Streete
Neemen
Festus
Wade
Mercantile Trust Company
Mississippi Valley
Philadelph
Kansas
Kin St Louis
Weaterday
Walsh
Erie Road
Susquehanna
Erlatiroad Company
M’clellan
Seth Low
George B. McClellan
Meyer
Greater
Seth B. Low
Arkansan
Andrews
Barr
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Brown
MSN
Prophet
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Interborough Company
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