Rioting in Atlanta as Black mobs attack whites and lynchings shock the city
Reports from Atlanta on September 25 describe militia redeployments, street curfews for youths, and saloon closures after white and Black clashes. A Black teen is hanged at East Point, while courts jail six white rioters and indict two Black men for alleged assaults on white women.
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Atlanta
Fifth Georgia Regiment
Fifth Regiment
Woodward
Zeb Long
East Point
Long
Broyles
Avith
Courtland Street
Copeland Hill
Fire on Philippine Scouts in Leyte Night Incident
A private letter from Col. Lee to Maj. Gen. Wood reports an infantry company mistakenly fired into a detachment of Philippine Scouts at night on the Isle of Leyte. No casualties occurred.
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Macon
Piedmont Avenue
Tegroes
Manila
Col. Lee
Wood
Leyte
Georgia Battleship Commissioned at Charleston Yard
The United States battleship Georgia was commissioned Monday at the Charleston navy yard with simple ceremonies. Captain Richard G. Davenport, U.S.N., assumed command of the ship. In Washington September 28, Reuben Perry, former superintendent of the Navajo agency, was appointed supervisor of Indian Schools.
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Boston
United States
Georgia
Charleston Navy Yard
Richard G. Davenport
U. S.N
Indian Schools
Washington
Reuben Perry
Was. Apponttes
Victory hinges on rebel standard in Cuban peace talks
Havana reports a near agreement between insurgent eight member committee and American peace commissioners Taft and Bacon. Plan to reorganize Palma's cabinet, possibly new elections for half the Senate and House, while awaiting drafted peace terms and continued calm amid talks.
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Havana
Taft
Bacon
Presidio
Messrs
Palma
Alfredo Zayas
Cuba
Visible Grain Supply Report From New York Exchange
The New York Produce Exchange log shows the week ending September 22 with increases in several grain stocks. Wheat 32,118,000 bushels, up 938,000. corn 3,741,000 bushels, up 809,000. oats 8,078,000 bushels, up 915,000. rye 1,513,000 bushels, up 57,000.
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New York
New York Produce Exchange
Court Slightly Quashes Writ In Chinaman Case
Sept 25 Judge Hanfor refused the petition and quashed the writ in a case involving a Chinaman. The ruling halts further action on the writ and charges.
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Hanfor
Banker to Plead Guilty in Illinois Banking Case
Paul Stensland, an embezzler from Chicago, arrived from Tangier and was jailed after quarantine. His son said the banker would plead guilty to some indictments under Illinois banking laws, while denying forgery and claiming others were responsible for larger losses. Stensland reportedly confessed to Illinois officials during the voyage.
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New York
Paul O. Stensland
Chicago
Tangier
Morocco
Prince Adalbert
Harry Olsen
S Attourney
Illinois
Stensland
Theodore Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Hering
Quiet Reigns in Philippines Says Gov Gen Ide
Gov Gen Ide reports to the Philippines commission that conditions have improved materially over the fiscal year. Most provinces are tranquil except Samar and Leyte where sect disturbances occur. Manila politics show local agitation. military and civil authorities maintain cordial relations and cooperation. Elections recommended for Isabella, pacified, and Cavite provinces.
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Manila
Philippines Commission
Ide
Philippines
Samar
Leyte
Isabella
Cavite
Coal Lands Illegal Claims Highlighted At UP Coal Hearings
At a hearing before Charles A. Prouty, evidence suggested Union Pacific Coal Co secured coal lands illegally. Testimony questioned discrimination in rates and car distribution, with Vice President W H Bancroft denying a secret four mill rate to Anaconda Copper. Government witnesses said the firm acquired government land in Wyoming through employees and some admitted occupying lands they never saw or paid for.
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Salt Lake City
Union Pacific Coal Company
Charles A. Prouty
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. H. Bancroft
Oregon Short Line
Anaconda Copper Company
Diamondville
Wyo
Bancroft
Coal Company
Wyoming
Miners Escape From Flames At Osceola Mine
Fire broke out underground in No 1 shaft of the Osceola Consolidated mine at North Kearsarge, Calumet Michigan, endangering 800 workers. Men rushed to No 3 shaft and were hoisted to safety as smoke and gas paused their ascent.
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Osceola
Calumet
Mich
North Kearsarge
No. 3
Striking St Louis machinists meet railroad head for talks
About 600 workers including machinists boilermakers and blacksmiths in St Louis pressed their strike as they conferred with General Manager Miller on Monday seeking a definite outcome.
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St. Louis
Wabash
Miller
Widow Recalls Husband Death After Insurance Policy
The piece notes a newly married couple in a town where the husband, the breadwinner, fell ill and died suddenly weeks after their wedding. The widow writes to friends that his death was fully covered by life insurance, highlighting the policy as a safeguard.
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Andreas
la Caricaturista
Luck in Life and Providence in Human Fates
The London Graphic notes that luck shapes outcomes in rail crashes fires and shipwrecks, while fate many times favors children the elderly and the asleep or intoxicated. It cites Napoleon’s quip that he preferred a lucky general over a clever one to illustrate uneven fortunes.
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Napoleon
London Graphic
Attitude Toward Dress Among Men and Women
A female writer argues men repeatedly criticize women's dress as extravagant yet the best dressed do not always attract the most attention. She notes ongoing fashion complaints versus real appeal.
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Egard
Rant on Youth Appearance Sparks Letter to Editor
A Clinton North Carolina Democrat letter to the editor laments modern youth fashion with middle part hair and frizzy styles obscuring intellect as a social bother and a call for a public voice on youth trends.
How can a Horse Laugh High-Toned Horses and Privileges
A fragment from the Atchison Globe contrasts elite horses with poorer folk pleasures. It notes high toned horses rarely lie down or roll, being kept in narrow stalls to prevent rolling, illustrating social privilege.
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Atchison Giobe
Disappearing Wild Flowers Destruction Threatens Native Flora
London Garden laments loss of wild flowers and urges immediate action to stem devastation. The piece warns that without intervention, only the hardiest weeds will remain.
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London Garden
The Harvest of Happiness and Hidden Benefits
A fragmentary meditation on happiness by Robert Louis Stevenson notes that happiness yields unseen benefits to the world and often surprises even the giver when revealed. The text muses on duty, anonymity, and the unknown reach of joy.
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Robert ‘Louis iStevenson
Government Allows Free NZ Rail Travel for Australian Squadrons
Government considers permitting travel on New Zealand railways for members of Australian squadrons. Officials argue such talks about the country upon their return home could attract immigrants.
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New Zealand
Astor Largest Private Automobiles Owner in Nation
John Jacob Astor is the country’s largest private owner of motor cars with 24 vehicles. Base cost per car around $5,000, totaling about $120,000 invested in his fleet.
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John Jacob Astor
Uncle Jerry Warns Against Trusting Another's Voice
Uncle Jerry Peebles urges skepticism toward a tainted figure and insists on trusting one’s own instincts. The warning frames a caution about listening to external whispers and staying true to self.
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Uncle Jerry
Uncle Jerry Peebles
Histories of Swords in Teheran Manuscript
A Damascus blade tale in a 200 page manuscript kept at the Royal Library of Tehran recounts legendary exploits. The work highlights eastern sword histories and their cultural significance across eras.
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East
Royal
Teheran
The Offending Hatpin Police Call for Legislation
A voiced editorial declares hatpins worn by women as dangerous to public welfare and urges laws to curb their use, comparing the issue to mobs and invasions and warning of harm from protruding pins.
Arctic Explorer Sverdup’s Early Farm Beginnings
Capt Sverdup the arctic explorer who recently added 100000 square miles of ice to the king of Sweden’s dominions spent his boyhood days on a forest farm.
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Capt
Sverdup
Sweden
Thoughtless of Us. A bitter world remarked an Irish gentleman
An Irish gentleman laments a cruel world saying flowers are not laid on graves until death. The fragment hints at weariness with sorrow and the customs surrounding remembrance.
Daily Thought Quotation On Self Judgment
A Longfellow quotation contrasts self judgment by capabilities with others judging by past deeds. It reflects on personal limits and external perception.
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A. Daily
Longfellow
Roman Amphitheater Collapse Remembered as Deadly
A sensational claim recounts the fall of a Roman amphitheater during Tiberius's era, describing a calamitous crush of fifty thousand spectators and marking it as the worst accident in history.
Proverbette from Puck on fools and money
A fragment quotes Puck noting how a fool and his money are soon parted and warns of mischief from the fool with wealth shared as a modern proverb.
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Puck
Breakfast to Be Improved by Vegetarian Trends
An English correspondent notes vege tarianism gains, especially among women, and predicts the old English breakfast will fade. A perfect summer breakfast includes nut cutlets or omelette with fruit, almonds, raisins, or grapefruit, replacing bacon and eggs and boiled eggs.
The Political Ladies as a Routine Meeting Ceremonial
A London News illustration notes that political ladies conduct meetings in a fixed routine. Each session begins with minutes read and confirmed and the ladies ejected, a ritual to be listed on the agenda. It hints the practice may become a quaint ceremonial.
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Illustrated London News
Empress Eugenie Dresses Costly Attire Spark Interest
A friend in this country recalls Empress Eugenie saying she wore outfits costing $200 only three times in her life. One instance was her wedding dress and another for the baptism of the Prince Imperial.
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Empress Eugenie
Lfe
Prince Imperial
Anatomy Misconceptions Among Chinamen
An observer notes that many Chinese people have limited knowledge of anatomy. They believe the heart and stomach are connected and that the epigastrium governs thought. They also think the gall bladder influences boldness and that bold schemes originate there.
Must Answer for Our Deeds
One of the brightest jewels in the crown of moral teachings is the idea that sins are in thought, in word, and in deed. The deeds carry the greatest responsibility, the source notes.
Boy Assassin Hanged Sparks Mixed Local Reaction
Mrs Bascom quotes the newspaper remarking that a young killer faces a severe punishment. She adds that while the act is a grave trial, she questions whether a boy should be hanged for it, reflecting public debate on juvenile crime.
Man Fined Five Dollars for Punchline at Cliftp 2
A man fined five dollars for punching a head in a cliftp 2 fragment claims he got the worth of his money in advance. The odd local note shows a humorous exchange over a petty offense and its penalty.
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Vance
Smallest Potted Plants Growing in Thimble Sized Pots
German botanists swomlen.collect claim the smallest potted plants in the world grow in pots about the size of a thimble. Each plant is cultivated in miniature containers to emphasize extreme minuscule size.
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Swomlen
Africans Never Sneeze Fact Or Folklore Claim
A curious claim asserts that Africans never sneeze and that their descendants, if pure-blooded, do not sneeze even when living abroad. The text presents a folkloric belief without evidence, reflecting biased stereotypes about race.
The Expert Speedman Jury Witnesses City Chase
A judge quotes The Expert praising Speedman as a exceptionally successful chauffeur who recently nabbed a difficult suspect. The remark frames Speedman as having caught a man many motorists failed to deter in the city yesterday.
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Speedman
Pins Fall to Earth Become Terrapins
The Atlanta Journal quips that pins dropped from the sky end up as terrapins, a humorous line about objects meeting the ground.
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Atlanta Journal
Dreaming big to begin work at once
The saying urges balancing ambition with action, encouraging startup effort now rather than delaying. It emphasizes waking up to responsibilities and starting tasks without procrastination.
Meaning of Balkan in Turkish topography term
The word Balkan is defined as a Turkish generic term describing a range or mass of hills with pasturage and meadow land on their slopes. It refers to the geographic features rather than a political region.
Babylon First Populous City Population Milestone
Babylon was likely the first city to reach a population of about one million. The city covered an area of 225 square miles.
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Babylon
Labor Unions Traced Back to Pompeii Evidence
Discoveries in Pompeii reveal early labor union activity in ancient Rome. Researchers uncovered organized groups representing workers, indicating collective bargaining practices long before modern unions.
Finger rings banned for Southport police on duty
The Southport police force forbids all ranks to wear finger rings while on duty. The directive covers police officers across all ranks and aims to prevent injury or distraction during duty hours.
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Southport
England
Hast Indian Company Sours on Japanese Trade in 1813
A historical note recalls that as late as 1813 the Hast India company found trade with Japan not worth pursuing, reflecting early limits of East India commerce and long-run shifts in Asian market strategy.
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Hast’ India Company
Japan
Work of Love Imagery in Poetry Reflections
A compact reflection on how love shapes perception and thought. The piece muses that love can make minds feel dizzy yet fertile, as if the world itself shifts through affection and imagination.
Insurance Against Hurricanes Planters in Jamaica
Planters in Jamaica may now take out insurance policies against hurricanes. The development offers coverage for crop and property damage from tropical storms, aiming to reduce financial vulnerability for agricultural operations in the island.
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Jamaica
Man's Inevitable Goal and Day's Hard Pan Work
Fragmentary lines hint at a discussion of effort and perseverance. The piece seems to frame daily labor as a decisive test against hard conditions. No clear individuals, places, or organizations are identifiable.
Eucalyptus Bark Shedding Noted in Pecurity Report
A fragment notes eucalyptus trees shedding bark in a security or pest context. The readable text mentions the tree type and an action of bark shedding, implying a horticultural or environmental observation.
Divorce Decree Sought After Missing Soldier's Death
In 1863 Parks left on sick leave then rejoined his regiment in the South. The next letter arrives three months after a marriage. Mrs Parks has lived in LaGrange County mourning him as dead. A deed required title certainty and a divorce decree was sought via standard notice to John W Parks, listed as a non resident, with three bailiff summons. The judge then issued the decree.
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Parks
LaGrange County
John W. Parks
GIVES LIE TO THE REVIEW
The Goshen Democrat contends that Elkhart Review and other Democratic papers misstate assessments on Republican county nominees. It claims the Republican central committee set unreasonably high contributions, and that nominees will not publicly admit high levies.
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Goshen
Republican County Central Committee
Nervous Disorder Symptoms Advertisements Claim Cure
The ad lists symptoms of exhausted nerves such as twitching sensitivity to light and sound and sleeplessness and asserts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills restore nerve cells build tissue and revive vitality. It promotes the medicine at 50 cents a box and from Buffalo New York makers or local dealers.
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A. On. Ghase
A. W. Chase
Buffalo
N. Y
Cupid Blasts Prohibitionists Campaign Hopes
The Prohibitionist state committee loses Mamie White to marriage and Colvin. Miss White, a key executive member and noted speaker, married D Leigh Colvin in New York and left the state campaign. The party seeks a replacement woman orator for the campaign.
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Cupid
Prohibitionist Party
Mamie White
Miss White
State
Prohibitionist Committee
Knox College
Ilinois
Leigh Colvin
New York
Columbia University
Prohibitionist State Committee
High School Notes on San Francisco After Earthquake
Prof Lynch addressed pupils on Wednesday morning about present conditions in San Francisco. He praised local patriotism and perseverance of citizens after the quake and discussed major issues facing capital and labor, including changes in physical geographic conditions in the city and state.
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Lynch
San Francisco
Fraternal Order to Initiate Large Class Next Week
The Order of Red Men accepted two membership applications last evening and will initiate a large class next Wednesday evening at the next regular meeting the Ben-Hurs will initiate a large class and every member is urged to attend with special efforts to increase attendance.
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Order of Red Men
Ben-Hurs
Jury Commissioners Select Grand and Petit Juries
In Goshen this forenoon jury commissioners named the petit jury list: Alexander Pope Cleveland township Grant Seaver Union Dolph Hire Benton C G Hassler Concord Will Wright Washington Wilson Ott Benton George Doll Concord Edward Iffert Union D B Carpenter Concord Jacob Zollinger Clinton John Blessing Locke Eli Coleman Osolo. The grand jury includes Daniel Iffert Union Robert M Brininger York E C Bickel Concord John Ummel Harrison Henry Bechtel Harrison John M Today Benton. Although criminal trials are few at the October term there is significant litigation over the American Mutual Life Insurance Co receivership. Docket will be issued soon. Seventeen prisoners remain in the county jail awaiting trial.
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Goshen
E. A. Carpenter
W. O. Elliott
Alexander Pope
Cleveland Township
Grant Seaver
Union
Dudolph Hire
Benton
C. G. Hassler
Concord
Will Wright
Washington
Wilson Ott
American
Mutual
Elkhart Mutual Life Insurance Co
Threaten Tie-up of Telegraph Lines
Declarations in favor of a strike by Postal Telegraph Cable Company operators in Chicago imperil the nation’s tel graph service. The Chicago union voted to walk out while national officers are asked to intervene seeking peace. If staged, a broad action could involve 15 000 to 20 000 Postal workers across the United States and possibly sympathy strikes by Western Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Chicago
Chicago Union
Postal Company
Western Union
J. Nally
Nally
Samuel J. Small
National Union of Telegraphers
Baker
New York
United States
Canada
Mexico
Sequel to Robbery Sparks Quarrel Between Local Merchants
Reported fallout follows a Milford robbery tale. Grocer Robert E Smith and jeweler Henry Wehrley accuse each other of theft after Wehrley rented a window and allowed Smith to store money in a jewelry safe. The dispute widens amid union and Western Union strike talk.
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Milford
Robert E. ‘Smith
Henry Wehrley
Western Union Company
Western Union
Union
Howard ‘Heininger
Chicago
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