Storm Ravages Tennessee and Surrounding States
A massive storm plowed through middle and west Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, with Arkansas and South Carolina affected. At Hamburg Tennessee fifteen lives lost, McNairy county and Shiloh battle site hit hard, property damage in the millions, crops ruined, and hundreds left homeless.
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Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Arkansas
South Carolina
South
Middle
West
Denmark
McNairy County
Shiloh
Historic National Cemetery
National Park
Hamburg
Russellville
Ala
Cartersville
Atlanta
Marietta
Hast Lake
Rome
Montgomery
Decatur
Riverdale
Orm
Morgan County
Bostwick
Appalachee
Pennington
West Morgan
Washington
Wilkes County
Tennessee Mines
Lithonia
Tne
Circulars Stir Japan Against Japan Fan Chinese Anger
Reports from Tokio describe copies of circulars issued in China by a group calling themselves the Popular Association of Three Eastern Provinces. The pamphlets attack Japan and rail at China’s weakness, sparking sensational response in Japan. Efforts are under way to curb their spread among the uninformed and to prevent inflamed sentiment.
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Tokio
Japan
China
Popular Association
Preacher Returns to Pulpit After Short Conductor Stint
Rev. D. H. Carrick of Lawrence Kansas quit as street car conductor after one week saying ministers are not honest and cannot earn an honest living. He declined to ring fares publicly and will travel east for evangelistic services. Carrick served briefly as North Lawrence Presbyterian Church pastor before resigning amid criticism of church leaders and pastors’ wives’ attire.
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D. H. Carrick
Lawrence
Kan
North Lawrence Presbyterian Church
Carrick
North Lawrence Church
Airship landings eyed for future Wesley Memorial
The Wesley Memorial Church in Atlanta plans a roof adaptable for airship landings as air travel becomes common in about twenty years. The building committee is asked to create a full-height staircase to the roof and install wiring for roof lighting and battery recharging taps.
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Atlanta
Board of Stewards
Wesley Memorial Church
First Killing Frosts Hit Southern States
Nashville reports the first killing frost with minor damage due to lateness. Huntsville notes frost injuring late cotton. Charlotte records frost and the season’s coldest so far with cotton damage and ruined young corn, while peas mostly survive.
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Nashville
Tenn
Huntsville
Ala
Charlotte
N. C
Weather Bureau
Long Balloon Flight Wins Lahm Cup for Anero Club
A. Holland Forbes of New York and former Mayor Max Fleischmann of Cincinnati landed in Chesterfield county near Richmond after a 771 1/4 mile flight from the St. Louis gas works. The trip took 19 hours and 15 minutes at an average 88 miles per hour, breaking distance and speed records.
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Richmond
Anero Club of America
A. Holland Forbes
New York
Max Fleischmann
Cincinnati
Chesterfield County
St. Louis
Cleveland Children in Europe Arrive With Mrs Cleveland
Mrs Grover Cleveland and her children Esther Marion Francis and Richard have reached Lausanne Switzerland. The party plans to place the children in a local school and Mrs Cleveland will reside nearby for an indefInite period.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Grover Cleveland
Hsther
Marion
Francis
Richard
Cleveland
Smallest complete automobile arrives in New Iberia
A 3 1 2 foot long automobile, claimed as the smallest complete vehicle ever built, arrives in New Orleans area. Owned by W. J. Durand of New Iberia Louisiana, club president. Most parts were manufactured in France by special order.
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New York City
W. J. Durand
New Iberia
Louisiana Automobile Club
France
Train Plunges Into Burning Bridge. One Killed, Eight Injured
An Austin and Northwestern Railway express plunged into a burning bridge over Watters Creek near here. Fireman O. J. Sutton was killed and eight passengers were injured when the engine and two cars crashed through the breached structure.
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McNeil
Texas
O. J. Sutton
Austin and Northwestern Railway
Watters Creek
Here
Georgia News Highlights Debt Talks and Court Rulings
Former Governor Smith argues for a $400 000 borrowing limit to meet state obligations as tax revenue flows in later this fall. The Georgia Supreme Court reviews the Riley versus Wichtsville and Tennille Railroad case over depot wait and illness, while the Court of Appeals upholds prima facie evidence in illicit whiskey prosecutions. Cotton markets in Americas and Elberton show strong activity with rising prices and large wagon sales. the Bank of Unadilla converts to First National Bank. Macon hosts the Georgia Masons convention with about seven hundred delegates. Laurens county farmers stay debt free with crops in good condition. Dublin merchants report prosperous fair trade and rising cotton output. a young girl in Emanuel County earns fame as a top cotton picker. Monroe County focuses on road improvements.
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Smith
Tate Treasury
Alonso Richardson & Co
Alonzo Richardson & Co
Supreme Court
George M. Riley
Dodge County
Wichtsyilel and Tennille
Riley
Court of Appeals
Americas
Elberton
Georgia
Commercial Bank of
Unadilla
First National Bank of
Capital
B. T. Wise
Oliver
Americus
Grand Lodge of Georgia Masons
Macon
Grand Lodge
Thomas Jeffries
Atlanta
W. A. Wollhin
Wolshin
Laurens County
Laurens
North Georgia
Dublin
Emanuel County
Marie Waller
A. Waller
Hines
Marie
Monroe County
A. J. Zellner
County Commissioners
Ferrer Execution Sparks European Outrage and Revolt Fears
Spain executed Francisco Ferrer, a Spanish educator and alleged revolutionary, by firing squad at Montjuich prison. Pope Pius and King Emmanuel of Italy protested. The incident triggered widespread demonstrations across Europe with fears of a civil war and renewed Dreyfus-like tensions.
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Barcelona
Spain
Francisco Ferrer
Montjuich
Professor Ferrer
Pope Pius
Emmanuel
Italy
Alfonso
Ferrer
Europe
Paris
Rome
Xtra
Bargelona
Dreyfus
Peninsula
France
Freshmen at Northwestern Struggle in Spelling Test
Professor J Scott Clark head of English notes that the current grammar and high school education contributes to poor spelling among freshmen. Eleven sections of 100 words were given, with examples like irregular accessible counterfeit apprentice cavalry and others.
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Northwestern
Chicago
Northwestern University
Shivalrey
Chivalery Magazine
Enteligance
J. Scott Clark
Department of English
Woman Decorates Wrong Grave for Fifteen Years
Mrs. McDonald of Brooklyn left flowers weekly at Mount Olivet Cemetery for a grave she believed was a relative. A cardboard note on the grave asked visitors not to place flowers, and cemetery records showed the marked grave was a distance away.
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New York City
U S Senator Flint Announces Retirement to Support Family
Senator Frank P. Flint of California says he will not seek re election when his term ends March 4 1911. He cites the urgent need to provide for his family and notes his congenial senate associations with little opposition to renomination.
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Flint
California
Los Angeles
Cal
Frank P. Flint
Senator Flint
Senate
Habitual Constipation Remedy Promoted By Laxative Claim
An advertisement extols a laxative remedy named Syena offigsaLtoan of Serna as a permanent aid to forming regular daily habits. It asserts it supports nature with nourishment and proper living, urging purchase of genuine CALIFORNIA Fis YRUP 0 sold by leading druggists at regular price.
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Syena offigsaLtoan
Serna
California
Fis
Ambitious Michigan Congressman Gains Attention in House
A new member from rural Michigan sought to rise through oratory, prompting a crafted question about laws and their purpose. When Cox replied with a quip about speaking to the purpose, the moment ended and the orator did not trouble the House again.
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Congress
Michigan
House
Speaker
Cox
St. Louis Republic
Banker’s Nerve Restored by Postum This Letter Claims
A Chattanooga banker recounts how coffee worsened his tremors and slowed thinking until he switched to Postum. He says nervous symptoms disappeared and his steadiness returned, claiming Postum kept him alert well past age 92. The note promotes Postum with a “There’s a Reason” line and the Road to Wellville book.
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Postum
Chattanooga
Wellville
Economy Lesson from Dahlonega Advertiser
An early 1900s local ad promotes a one price cash system with fixed terms and home delivery. It touts local suppliers, guarantees refunds, and urges residents to buy locally to keep profits in town. It promises price honesty and prompt correction of errors, with November 1, 1909, as the plan’s start date.
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International Stock Food Company
Jonas Seabolt
John Butler
Wylie Lee
Dr. Rowe
Walkovyer Shoe Company
Stewart
M. Born & Co
G. A. Soden & Co
Atlanta Table Company
C. B. Reuss
New York
Dahlonega
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Cleveland Children
Georgia News
U. S
Scientific American
B. R. Meaders
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