Dr Porter makes exchange for Elks building in Columbia
Dr O J Porter trades the Century Club building for the M C A building in Columbia paying $1500 to the Columbia Lodge of Elks. The Elks plan to convert the new property into a notable club house with possible extra story growth. The Y M C A property remains under lease, and Porter may use the Towler building as a residence after Elks vacate.
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Columbia Real Estate
O. J. Porter
Century Club
Columbia Loage
Elks
the Elks
Elke
Towler
Object Lesson In Protection In Bryan Watch Gift
An article recounts a gift to William Jennings Bryan a hunting case Elgin watch presented by Charles A. Keene of the Independent Watch Dealers' Association. It portrays tariff protection as a hidden tax on American buyers, with Englished bought price 7.98 and U.S. price 10.58, claiming a 2.60 tribute via the Dingley law.
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Bryan
Elgin Movement
Charles A. Keene
Independent Watch Dealers’ Association
Keene
Elgin
American Watch Trust
England
America
Elgin Watch Company
Eight Watch” Company
Memphis Bank Closes Its Door
Memphis Tenn December 21 The bank closed by order of the Chancellor Court with L M McHenry named receiver G W Macrae president and E L Manager Cashier. The institution carried deposits over 1 500 000. Officers promised full depositors payment and said suspension would not affect other Memphis banks.
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Memphis. Tenn
Chanowry Court
L. MeHnery
Memphis Savings Bank
Heiskell
G. W. Macrae
Ward
P. Read
Memphis Clearing House Association
Shooting tragedy ends in double self murder in Philadelphia
George A. Green 35 shot and wounded Miss Edith Wonderly 22 then killed himself after leaving a love letter. Green, separated from his wife, declared they died for love and wrote that Edith was the only girl he ever loved. The incident occurred in Philadelphia on December 25.
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Philadelphia
George A. Green
Edith Wonderly
Green
Jetter
Perfection Oil Heater and Rayo Lamp Promote Home Comfort
The article extols the Perfection Oil Heater for safe adjustable heat and portable use in cold rooms and hallways. It highlights total-seal burner design, convenience of moving heat to bedrooms baths dining rooms, and calls it a practical winter essential. It also praises the Rayo Lamp with improved burner for clean, bright lighting. Both are advertised as valuable, affordable home comforts available from dealers everywhere.
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Japan
Wil iam James Bryan Named to U S Senate in Florida
Jacksonville Florida December 25 Gov Broward appoints William James Bryan to the United States Senate to fill the term of the late Stephen R Mallory. Bryan a 32 year old attorney and Duval County State’s Attorney will be the youngest member of the upper house. He was born October 1 1876 in Orange County and is a Democrat active in state politics.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Broward
Wiliam James Bryan
United States
Stephen R. Mallory
Bryan
Duval
Orange County
Florida
John M.bryan
Emory College
Washington and Lee University
Bryat
Mallory
No Arrests on Christmas Day Reported
City officers made no arrests on Christmas Day for the first time in years. One arrest occurred Tuesday with Fred Gilliam charged with drunken and disorderly conduct, fined $10.15. Deputy Sheriff Goad arrested Mattle HI for drunken and disorderly conduct and Genie Lightfoot, a Black resident of Zion, charged with larceny over stolen skunk skins.
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Batts
White
Fred Gilliam
Goad
Mattle HI
Offcer Goad
Genie Lightfoot
Zion
Substantial Aid for the Poor Project Unveiled
Boston reports a Christian Science plan to build a facility costing at least one million dollars focused on aiding the poor. The announcement appears in the Christian Science Sentinel, detailing correspondence between Mary Baker Eddy and editor Aretibala McLellan Heanon, who is visiting Eddy for further details.
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Boston
Christian Science Institution
Christian Science Movement
Christian Science Sentinel
Mary Baker G Eddy
The
Faith
Aretibala McLellan
Heanon
Eddy
Bryan party ducks on Texas preserves with Moody host
Galveston Texas December 25 William Jennings Bryan and his son arrived as guests of Col W L Moody for several days of duck hunting on Moody preserves at Lake Surprise. The party also includes Gov Campbel and his son and George A Garden of Dallas.
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Galveston
Tex
Willam Jennings Bryan and Son
Col. W. L. Moody
Lake Surprise
Gov. Campbel
George A. Garden
Dallas
Purchase mills at Mt Pleasant by Mankin and Goodrum
The Mt Pleasant mills were purchased Tuesday by J. Mankin and J. B. Goodrum. They will keep the mills in active operation with Mr. Mankin serving as general manager.
You Do Not Want Us To Send Another Reminder Note
A terse note warns against overdue subscription arrears and urges immediate action. The message stresses clearing balances and starting the new year clean, urging prompt payment to avoid further reminders.
Ancient custom fading in Canton worship of god of fire ends
Hong Kong reports from Canton on the long standing August rite to honor the god of fire. Fire ceremonies and costly offerings intended for wandering souls are condemned by authorities and may be discontinued, signaling a lasting cultural change. The piece contrasts local reform with prior officials and public admonitions.
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Chicago
China
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Canton
Premier Fraccu Pushes Decree for Portuguese House Reform
The Premier urges before January 1 a decree to reorganize the Portuguese House of Poors, arguing the chamber is improperly constituted and a block to the country's political regeneration.
Pullman Sleepers Haul Ten Million Passengers in Year
If correct, Pullman sleepers carried 18,000,000 people that year and the Pullman company earned about $4,600,000 by allowing the public to pay reporters.
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Pullman
Pullman Company
Bloodshed on Christmas Day headline report
A collage of fragmented early 20th century crime notes from various cities. A Milford doctor killed his wife during Christmas dinner at her mother's home in Hyde Park Massachusetts. Separate dispatches detail barroom killings in Tampa and a deputy shooting in Waycross Georgia, plus Baton Rouge rail accident fatalities and a New York murder spree.
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Hyde Park
Mass
Walter R Amesbury
Milford
Anna
Roanoke Collage
Danville
Jensie Rees
Awful Crime Shocks Georgia
Macon Georgia on December 23 The body of JoBo Watts was found badly charred on the banks of the Ocmulgee River The victim was the wife of Duke Watts a former local employer The last sighting of her was when she left a friend's house at around 3 o clock in the afternoon Reports say Watts and his wife had trouble with another man Watts was arrested and jailed Coroners jury ruled the body burned after death and Watts aided the homicide as an accessory.
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New York
John Sweeney
Joho McKeever
Mariano Gaeta
West Tyentreighth Street
John Frank
Frank
Baddin
Gaeta
Wald
Macon
Jobo Watts
Ocmulgee
Watte
Contemptuous Editorial Tone in Memphis Candidate Duel
A softened contemporary laments mood in Memphis press mischaracterizing Carmack as a violent bully. The column condemns vituperation, urges self restraint until after the gubernatorial contest, and notes the rhetoric may do Carmack more harm than good. Strong entities include Carmack, Governor Patterson, Governor Cox, and the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
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Memphis
Carmack
State Committee
Patterson
Cox
Mr. Cartoack
Nature
Goldfield Mine Owners Seek Federal Court Action
The Goldfield Mine Owners Association will file suit in Federal Court today seeking the final dissolution of the Goldfield Miners Union and an injunction against picketing.
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Goldfield
Goldfield Mine Owners’ Association
S Coure
Uniom
Beer Shortage Curtails Output in New York
New York brewers warn of a sharp output cut starting January 1 with many workers to be laid off as supply tightens. The reports indicate a nine bit shortage and higher prices earlier announced by brewers, prompting industry layoffs.
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New York
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