Southern War Jubilee Echoes Confederate Valor
The Atlanta peace jubilee celebrates southern sacrifice in the Civil War and the Spanish-American conflict. President McKinley receives praise for his Georgia speech and for appointing Southern leaders, while a grand parade includes 6000 infantry and 1409 citizens as the two nations’ veterans reflect on unity and memory. The president visits Booker T. Washington’s school en route to Alabama and Savannah for further reviews.
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Atlanta
Exposition Park
Joe Wheeler
Grand Army
Y. M. C. Azgad
Evangelical ‘Resociation
Capital City Club
Fulton Club
Atlanta Fire Department
Puskesen
Ala
Fovclock
Booker ‘Tf. Washington
Montgomery
Hoa
Legislaaure
Alabama
Savannah
MicKinley
McKinley
Georgia
General Assembly
Wmn
Mcixinley
United States
The Joyous Arrival and Hopeful Remediesfor Fertility
A Victorian style ad extols the happiness of childbirth and addresses infertility. It claims Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery cure female ailments, improve gestation, and strengthen the mother for a healthy baby, with patient testimonials and an offer to obtain Common Sense Medical Adviser by mail.
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Catherine
Common Sense Medical Adviser
RB. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Guard Officers Elected at National Guard Conference
A unanimous resolution urged annual federal funding of five million dollars for national guard maintenance. Officers chosen for the year include Gen. J. N. Reece Illinois as president, Gen. P. H. Barry Nebraska as first vice president, Gen. Wm. Henry Mississippi as second vice president, Gen. J. W. Appleton Virginia as third vice president, and Col. C. E. Bleyer Illinois as secretary treasurer. The next meeting is set for Indianapolis on November 20, 1909.
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Chicago
J. N. Reece
Ilinois
P. H. Barry
Nebraska
Wm. Henry
Mississippi
J. W. Appleton
Virginia
Col. C. E. Bleyer
Illinois
Indianapolis
Grangers Elect Officers at Springfield Meeting
The Tingis State Grange Patrons of Husbandry elected George S. Tate of Surithion and Robert Eaton of Joliet to the executive committee. A cooperation report urged broader interstate cooperation and rail fare reforms. A referendum backed funding to elevate the Illinois agricultural department to top state university status. next year the Grange will meet in Joliet.
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Springfield
Tingis
George S. Tate
Surithion
Robert Eaton
Joliet
Grange
Agricultural Department
University of
Ilinois
Jolier
Illino is Coroners Association Formed in Springfield
The Illinois Coroners Association was organized in Springfield with about 150 coroners in attendance. Harvey J. Batley of Madison County was elected president, Sammel A. Harver of Peoria County vice president, and M. H. Mandelbaum secretary and treasurer. A plan to require coroners to report all inquests to the court and to charge a fee for inquest findings was presented, with a conference for first-class counties and a commemorative anniversary in Springfield.
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Springfield
Illnois
Breakfast With the Dons Hdavana Tee
San Jose wharf hosts a breakfast where no detachment of the Second WIners joins the Spanish guard. Invitations are issued and accepted, two battalions march to the designated site. Locals place ribbons and flowers on soldiers as a grand procession proceeds past houses along the route to General Tass headquarters and a ceremonial car arrives.
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Bagler
North Carolin
Capren
Florida
Such and Towers
South
Manila
Philippines
Tennessee
M. B. Young
Chaffee
Young
United States Service
State Guards
Smith
Johnston
Alabama
Warwick
Philadelphia
Settle
Kentucky
Richmond F. Hobson
Santiag
San Jose Wharf
Ianwuaie
Themada
Tni
Base Ball Meeting New York Reported
A meeting in New York, called by the National Baseball Association, heard reports on recent deride and death. A special committee was appointed to consider recommendations and determine actions for the next scheduled gathering.
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New York
Toda
Spain May Retain Dry Dock, Havana Harbor
The American evacuation commission recommends Spain not be required to turn over the large floating dry dock in Havana harbor to the United States. The government plans to keep the dock under Spanish control.
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Spain
Washission
Bee
American Evacuation Commission
Havana
United Sia
War Inquiry Hearings Cite Camp Thomas Shortages and Censures
General Brooke testified to the inquiry that volunteers at Camp Thomas faced ten day field rations and wore worn uniforms with inadequate blankets. He faulted the War Department for twenty five years of parsimony in equipment and described efforts to improve water supply sanitary rules and troop entry control while noting high sickness rates.
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Washington
Der
John i. Brooke
Wie Investigation Commission
Camp Thomas
coLonissney Department
War Department
Brooke
Burlesque Circus Ends Run in Davenport
Davenport Elks praised for staging a burlesque show described as entertaining and financially successful. Notable acts included Kurtis and Best People On Earth, with crowd-pleasing performances by Charles Gallagher and Tred Abel, and remarks on security, clowns, and a tough crowd finale.
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Jets
Davenport
Kurtis
Nanya
Toast Hight
Charles P. Cooper
Hound of Goodness
Elk's Circus
Mat Lamb
Will Harrison
Charles Gallagher
Tred Abel
Llouest John Kelly
Charles T. Iwindt
Louis Eckhardt
Europe
Louis
Charley Fish
Ilondike
Six Passengers Die In Wreck Near Madison
Six persons were killed when a Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad passenger train wrecked near Madison this afternoon. The engineer H. Chandler and fireman Jas Evans were among the deceased, with several passengers including T. O. P. Sullivan of St Augustine and Rev. S. W. Coleman of Jacksonville. Others killed were A. Rhoades of Pensacola and Alfred Austin of Chaires, both described as colored.
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Dnekeonville
Dec. T
Florida Central and Peninstar
Madison
Equite
I. He. Chandler
Jas. Evans
Toeen PL Sulueivan
St. Augustine
WW. Coleman
Jacksonville
Eat A. Rhoades
Pensacola
Lfred Austin
Chaires
Fatal collision in Michigan leaves three dead
Sleighing party near Imlay City in icy December night collided with a Pontiac train. Five aboard the sleigh, including Mrs Robb of Lum and her four year old son Walter Robb, were killed. Mrs John Yerkes and her twelve month old son perished. Wounded are Mrs John Yerkes of Port Huron and the driver Mr Dawson.
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Imlay City
Mich
Pontiac
Axford
Northru
Robb
Lum
Walter Robb
John Yerwes
John Yerkes
Port Huron
Dawson
Postal Robbers Nabbed in Illinois Post Office Heists
Four men form an alleged organized gang that robbed several Illinois post offices. They confessed to hitting six offices in recent months, netting thousands of dollars. Prisoners are Larry Aul doon Ahas Meyers Chas Masters Thomas Sheehan and Jos Hing alias Skessinger all former convicts.
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Cucago
Illinois
Central Police Station
Larry Auldoon
aHas Meyers
Chas. Masters
Thomas Sheehan
Jos. Hing
Alias Skessinger
Treasure From Australia Arrives on Alameda in San Francisco
The Alameda from Australia brings treasure totaling 3,570,000 dollars. It includes 120 boxes of English sovereigns and 24 boxes of bullion. The funds are intended to help settle part of the trade balance between the two countries.
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San Francisco
Alameda
Australia
England
Desperado Lynched After Clinch River Tragedy
Pleas Goin, a mountain desperado who killed Hunt Kesterson and fatally wounded Fred Gurk on the Clinch river in Lee county Virginia, was lynched last night by an infuriated mob of mountaineers. Goin was captured twelve miles from the scene.
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Middlesboero
Pleas Goin
Hunt Kesterson
Fred Gurk
Clinch River
Lee County
Virginia
Goin
Bolivian Revolution Reports Reach Peru and Bolivian Capital
Advices received today recount fourG revolution efforts in Bolivia. President Alonzo remains at Cruera directing government forces to suppress the uprising and stabilize the republic.
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Lina
Peru
Dew T
Coutirul
Alonzo
Cruera
Shot His Sweetheart Oquawka
Th. Dee LTh, angered by Miss Kate Logan refusing marriage, fired six revolver shots at her tonight. One bullet struck. She is expected to die as N. G. Jenkins escapes.
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Oquawka
Kate Logan
N. G. Jenkins
Jenkins
Twentieth Ordered Out to Fort Leavenworth to Manila
Military orders direct immediate renewal of TwentiethRegulars from Fort Leavenworth to Manila. The detachment is to be sent with sea quantities for three years’ staff and pay entitlements.
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Oinahal
Fort Leavenworth
Manila
Exposition details mixing in Ona- Pa PSY program
Fragmented report describes a nonstandard exposition event at Ona- Pa PSY with references to a mass means session and a project titled Theva. Names such as Ted Reamers and Pern ystiectacal appear, but details are unclear and partially garbled.
Youth given life term for Santa Fe train crime
In Los Angeles Cah Dee Wehr Tepuingdion a five year old youth involved in the Gre Grande Santa Fe train incident last April has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Los Angeles
Death of William Lows Schlew Veteran of Mexican War
An elderly veteran, William Lows Schlew, dies today after a long illness described as Brichie Ujeener. He was a distant cousin of Ad girsd Sechdew and previously served in the Mexican War with notable time as a local figure.
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Talvierte
William Lows Schlew
Brichie Ujeener
Jye
Adgirsd Sechdew
Holiday Recess notice for Washington reporting dates
The Ways and Means Committee announces a holiday recess from December 21 to January 4. The resolution sets the days for the break and schedule changes in the district.
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Washington
The
Ways and Mlans
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
A dated advertisement offers L B Q tablets as a remedy for colds promising a refund if ineffective. The copy stresses genuine product labeling L B Q on each tablet and urges purchase at all druggists.
The Unitarian Fair Succeeds At Church Event
The Unitarian church fair last night drew sizable crowds and strong support. Booths including a doll booth run by Mrs Marks and Miss French and a Chinese and Japanese goods booth run by Mrs Truesdell attracted visitors. Santa Claus was supervised by Miss Goss and a candy ice cream stand helped raise funds for the church. A cornet solo by Prof Teen Nigel pleased attendees, and the evening lineup featured the White Cap sisters as a special attraction.
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Unitarian Church
Marks
Miss French
Truesdell
Santa Claus
Teen
Nigel
Davenport Post Office Prepares for Record Christmas Mail Volume
Davenport’s post office reports the heaviest month on record and anticipates December topping November as holiday mail surges. Officials urge careful packing and clear addressing to prevent misrouted gifts, noting stray parcels due to loose wrapping and insufficient postage.
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Davenport
Davenport Aways
Farrand
Daily Mail
Currier
Dary
Daven- Dor
Ilendemi
Steamboat Work Delayed On Volunteer Refitting
Capt. Walter A. Blair reports slow progress refitting the steamer Volunteer for the Burlington packet trade. Cold weather delays bone huitling and remodeling at Lefthire. Blair plans extensive work this season to finish the job before river opens and the first steamboat whistle sounds next spring.
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Walter A. Blair
Here
Burlington
Blair
Amusements at Burns: Bylie Sado Sea Waves Impressively Painted
Seers praise the Burns presentation of Bylie Sado Sea Waves tonight for its picturesque staging and original music. Cast includes Nellie Hawthorne, Jussie Tow, Ler Heavenly, Trisie Wade, Julia Balch, Eva Leslie, and Bessie Chillenger with Gus Mortimer and Will Wear in supporting roles.
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Pepe
Eligabthedrial
Gus Mortimer
Will Weer
Robert Vernon
Ilbert Thegorxy
W. V1
Marart Ned Waviorn
Charles Gebest
George Tabor
Finnigan’s Forty to Play at Burtis Next Sunday Evening
Murray and Mack star in Finnigan’s Forty on the road at Davenport’s Burtis Theatre. The comedy, praised as among the most entertaining farces, features a band and large company with strong performers. Management notes the show is for amusement not a finance scheme and promises lively humor and merriment.
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Finnigans
Murray and
Mack
Burtis
Finnigan
Murray
Davenport
Burts
Weather Synopsis From Across the Region
The report notes barometer readings well below normal at Prince Adbert and Wingi peg with Memphis at 40.52 inches and Land er near 41 inches. Light rains in New Orleans and Galveston, light snows at Sault Ste Marie and Prine Abber. Cloudy Gulf coast and northwestern areas, clear in Lake region, central valleys, and eastern slope. Warmer in British northwest and Mississippi Valley with declines in Colorado and southeastern Wyoming. No readings below zero.
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Prince Adbert
Wingipeg
Memphis
Lander
New Orleans
Galveston
Sault Ste Marie
Prine Abber
Gulf Co
Aatleus
Lake
British Northwest
Mississippi Valley
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
Wyoming
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John R. Brooke
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the Unitarian Fair
Murray Ant Mach
Miles
O. Tiles
Mies
Wiies
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart, Ind
Wes
Republican
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