Bryan arrival sparks spontaneous New York welcome
William Jennings Bryan reaches New York with a record of peaceful leadership admired nationwide. A massive, unplanned outpouring greets him at Madison Square Garden, as delegates from every state and territory join in the tribute to the famed orator and former House speaker.
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William Jennings Bryan
New York City
House of Representatives
Union
Madison Square Garden
Willam Jennings Bryan
United States
New York
An Evangel of Peace: Life of Hugo Grotius
The piece marks Grotius birth in Delft April 10 1683 and death August 28 1645 at Rostock while returning to Sweden. It covers his role in formulating the laws of nations his early scholarly feats his 1621 escape from Lovestein and his 1635 1645 Sweden France diplomacy culminating in his recall and death.
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Hugh de Groot
Hugo Grotius
Delft
Holland
Rostock
Germany
France
Sweden
The
Hague
Capella
Leyden
Lovestein
Gorcum
Grotes
Paris
Lawson Among the Shadows at Dreamwold Estate
Thomas W. Lawson mourns beside his unburied wife's coffin at Dreamwold Invertuate estate Boston to Dreamwold where the body rests in a cottage living room dubbed The Nest His grief leaves him aloof from business as his secretary runs affairs. Daughters and son Arnold stay with him, while few others enter the grounds.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Edward F. McSweeney
Mrs. Lawson
Boston
Pioneer reformer who battled the system and spurred legislation
The text portrays a leading reformer known for aggressive exposure of corrupt practices and investigations that led to regulatory laws on corporations. It notes his fiery advocacy, his role as a fighter, and the deep national sympathy for him despite sorrow.
Georgia's Reduced Taxes Reflect State Prosperity
The governor and comptroller general cut the tax rate by 10 cents per thousand, reducing next year’s levy to 4.80 per thousand. The Georgia legislature balanced liberal appropriations with growth, supporting an agricultural college per district and other beneficial programs, signaling sustained industrial and commercial expansion. Atlanta and the state are portrayed as thriving, inviting investors and newcomers to join in the prosperity.
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Georgia
General Assembly
Agricultural College i
Atlanta
Ito
Idaho Election Focuses On Anti Mormon Platform
The piece reviews Judge Stockslager’s Idaho campaign on anti Mormonism, including removing church influence from politics, allowing venue changes in Mormon criminal cases, and banning “six bit” insurance firms after San Francisco losses. It notes expected cross appeal to women voters and some Republican support.
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Idaho
Judge Stockslager
Stockslager
Supreme Bench
Stockalager
San Francisco
Jand
Des Molines Register
Judge Stockalager
Growth and Progress of the New South Under this head will
The article outlines regional development in the southern states with focus on economic growth, industrial expansion, and infrastructure improvements. It highlights key figures, local projects, and policy themes shaping postwar progress and regional advancement.
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The
New South
Informa Estes Eerials
South
Whit Deserres
Iron and Steel Markets Show Improvement in South
In the Southern territory pig iron production improves and demand stays firm. Prices for No 2 foundry iron range 12.25 to 13.50 with lingering reluctance to rise beyond 13.60, though orders accepted at that level. Output is expected to rise as furnaces restart, mills resume finishing operations, and southern demand and shipments remain healthy.
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Aise
Southern Territory
Age Limit debate echoes in public notices of 1894
A historical critique argues against youth preference in government and corporate hiring urging respect for older workers. The writer recalls civil service age norms, cites anecdotes of age discrimination, and warns that replacing seasoned workers with younger staff weakens national service and expertise.
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Jndalge
Fan Srenter
Hace
Rene Grosmeis
Army
Navy
Art Paul Ving
Iba
Ian
Pernans
Pine du Ner
Sisty
Zordere
Caler
Mashinston
Cortion
Maneattan
Kipling Poem Text Fragment Delivers Obscure Read
Fragmentary OCR of Rudyard Kipling poem text appears in a mid twentieth century scrape. It shows garbled lines and broken phrasing with numerous misspellings and misordered words. The readable parts reference Kipling, poetry, rebellion, fathers, children, and fate. The piece lacks clear narrative or complete verses and may be an unfinished reprint or transcription error.
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Rudy Kipling
Ita
Farmer Shoots Farmer Near Vaughaaville in Newberry County
Special to The Georgian reports that Aug. Lintage and Leavell were shot and killed in the county near Vaughaaville Tuesday afternoon by B. W. Goodwin. Goodwin surrendered to Sheriff M. M. Buford and is in custody. Leavell’s body was found in the road. both victims were local farmers known in Newberry.
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Lintage
Leavell
B. W. Goodwin
Vaughaaville
Goodwin
M. M. Buford
Japanese Ambassador Plans Whirl in Washington Society
Private Leased Wire reports the Japanese ambassador has left the granite residence on K Street once owned by Senator Sherman Corley. He and Viscount will take prominent parts in Washington society, signaling active involvement in social circles this season.
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Washington
K Street
Sherman 8. Corley
Quotations and stage folly drive a Cincinnati actor scene
A fragment from a period theater piece recounts old shakespearean quips on stage and audience reactions. An acting manager debates staging choices while a witty actress, praised for her expressive eyes, improvises a lampooned delivery. The exchange ends with a comic bow and approval to trim excess.
Fragmented 19th century political muddle in Missoula and Ohio
A garbled report lists Congressmen and candidates including Joe M Myxon of Missoula and Willam A Clark seeking a Senate seat. Names, places, and dates blur as references to Portland Boston Harvard and Ohio districts appear, with mentions of party politics, nominations, and conventions amid unclear events.
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Joe M. Myxon
Missoula
United States
Willam A. Clark
William Jennings Bryan Dreams of Power and Exile
The text reflects on William Jennings Bryan and shifts in global power, noting dramatic changes and critiques of his influence. It hints at colonization, governance, and the use of force, contrasting past ideals with a destabilized present and a world unsettled by new power dynamics.
Gossip and accidents thread through crowded Waldorf event
New York reports an earthquake-like scare as a large stone coping panel from the Waldorf Astoria roof toppled the glass canopy at the Thirty‑Ninth Street entrance. Debris injured no one, but drew a crowd and police report. Separate notes recount romance and careers of social figures, including a suitor rejected by a woman, a banker’s son eyeing politics, and a yacht race where Pembroke Jones defeats Mrs Vanderbuilt.
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Mivare
New York
Congresson
Waldorf-Astoria
Fale Macaly
Petton Wee
Aotien
Georgians Listed Among Visitors in New York and Washington
A Telegraphed Georgian roundup notes Atlanta figures including B Maddox W Davis R Becht and others seen in New York hotels on August 20 and Washington visits by Mrs Ragland Miss Ragland W E Bobbins and family at St James and Ebbitt. In Paris The Georgian reports Mr and Mrs B F Bullard Miss Martha Bullard and Henry Bullard of Savannah registered at a New York Herald office today.
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Thyrivnte
New York
Atlanta
I_ B. Maddox
W. J. Davis
R. P. Becht
John Temple Graves
W. G. Grimes
B. J. Higgan
I. H. Holliday
J. B. Jones
Ae Hy W. B. Manley
J. McC. Can Jergon
N. Sharp
G. B. Smith
B. Otra
M. Washington
Washington
Washington Hotels
Georgia
Mra
T. E. Ragland
Mal Ragland
W. EB. Dobbina
Paris
Fp, Bullard
Mies
Martha Bullard
Henry Bullard
Savarheee
New York ‘Herald
This Date in History Treaty of New Era Peace
A garbled OCR fragment references a peace treaty between nations, mentioning New Fie and Egypt, with dates around 1814 and later detente. The legible items include names like Alexandria and Vax, but the overall text is unclear and incomplete.
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Egypt
Alesandera
Vax
Falon
Diet
Huge snapping turtle travels by U S mail
A large snapping turtle weighing about 1% pounds was found in Middletown post office today, terrifying staff before a porter turned it on its back and subdued it. The incident, described as the strangest item yet sent through the mail, drew puzzled reactions from clerks and residents.
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U. S
Middletown
M Negra Porter
Republicans At Sea Without A Captain In Hamilton County
Special to The Georgian Chattanooga Tenn Aug 50 Republicans of Hamilton county are divided on the placement of a candidate in the district race. Foster V. is noted as a possible opponent for Congress while O Gradyle is also mentioned for Poogrens Opn.
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Tenn
Hamilton County
Inet
Foster
Pean
Congress Icans
Soda
O'Gradyle
Poogrens
Wife 18 Arrested for Shooting Husband in Whiting
Chicago report says Mrs. Frank Monte, 18, was arrested after allegedly shooting her husband at his place of work in Whiting. The incident began when she "dropped in" on him, first bullet fired as he ran into the street. the couple, unhappy in their four year marriage, lived apart.
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Whiting
Frank Monte
Moats
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