North American Conservation Conference Planned for February
Washington reports preparations for a February 18 White House meeting between United States Canada and Mexico to discuss natural resources and a continental plan. President Roosevelt invited Laurier Grey and Diaz to join with U S officials and the National Conservation Commission in this compact session.
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Washington
United States
Canada
Mexico
White House
Wilfrid Laurier
Earl Grey
Diaz
Roosevelt
National Conservation Commission
State Department
Dominion
American Girl Marries Chinese Restaurateur in City Hall
In New York City Hall a 21 year old American woman, Mary Bobner, wed Ong Sing, owner of a Mott Street restaurant. Alderman Smith officiated as the clerk noted Ong Sing’s color as yellow despite his claim of whiteness. The bride said parental pressure drove her from Philadelphia to New York where she stayed with Olive White on Pell Street.
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New York
Mary Bobner
Ong Sing
Mott Street
Alderman Smith
Ong
Philadelphia
Olive White
Pell Street
Miss White
Moonshiner Kills Ally in Caldwell County Shootout
In Caldwell County near Mortimer a battle between federal officers and moonshiners left W. W. Tloneycutt dead from a heart wound. Dolph Pritchard fired from ambush wounding Deputy Sheriff Garland and Deputy Smith. the third bullet struck Sheriff Garland in the face. A posse was sent to pursue the moonshiners.
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Charlotte
N. C
Mortimer
Caldwell County
W. W. Tloneycutt
Dolph Pritchard
Pritchard
Sheriff Garland
Honeycutt
Smith
Tongue Twisters Sparkling in London Prize Contest
A London paper ran a tongue twisting contest with prizes. Readable entries include phrases like a growing gleam glowing green and two toads totally tired. The piece features many alliterative lines and questions about Oglethorp and an oyster.
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London
Tedbury
Stephen Stringer
Susan
Haddock
Oliver Oglethorp
Opinion on old maids versus wives of worthless men
A columnist editorializes that women should avoid marriage to men deemed worthless, arguing it is better to be an old maid. The piece reflects social judgments about marriage and worthiness common to the period.
Mrs Blair Acquitted in Sensational Murder Trial
In Columbia on January 29 the jury acquitted Mrs Ethel W Blair of murdering her husband after a prior manslaughter finding. The case drew national attention, tracing to Cully Blair shot on January 16 aboard a train run from Columbia to Laurens.
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Columbia
Ethel W. Blair
From the Land of Flowers in Astor Florida
Jan 27 1909 letter from A P Leonard reports warm winter in Astor with early bloom on jessemins vines and orange trees. notes light frost, abundant tomatoes, blooming blackberries, oranges still on trees, and limited shad catches with five barrels of fish shipped from Blufton.
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Astor, Fla
Daily Item
Jessemins
Vimes
Blufton
Lord Make Us Worthy Salute to American Women
A reverent tribute to American women for calm, brave action during disaster. The piece praises steady nerves and tempered will, noting women aiding others from ship to ship and down from davits, while men honor their resolve and character. It closes with a call for worthiness.
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The
Republic
America
Plant Juice Doctor Offers Free Chronic Disease Consultations
The Plant Juice Doctor at 822 Front St. maintains daily hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 5 with free advice for all. Hundreds of sick people seek his specialist consultations, addressing chronic diseases in men and women at no charge.
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Front St
Coal dealer ad from J I Hazard serves prompt delivery
Furnace coal grate and stove coal of top quality plus steam and blacksmith coal available. Prompt delivery offered with telephone number 38 for orders.
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J. I. Hazard
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Georgetown, S. C
People’s Bank
Oghe People’s Bank
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Watch Credit House
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Chicago
Ill
Pittsburg
St.Louis
Edward W. Durant
Screven ST
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