Prominent Major Charged in Attack on Local Woman
In Jackson on July 23 Major George L Teat a long time figure in the state military and politics was placed under $1000 bond on charges of attempting to assault Miss Pressley a young woman from the town The incident occurred in Major Teat s office drawing quick assistance from nearby residents The case awaits a preliminary trial set for Thursday local officials expect orderly conduct and support from his family and friends who doubt the accusation
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Jackson
Mira
Moin Koxelisko
George L. ‘Teat
Vardaman
Mian Pressley
Inter
I P
Miex Pressley
Dr. Love
Major Tont
BeVern
Tent
Sheriff Black
Iady
Military Cielon
Dar
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All
Newspaper ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure treats constitutional catarrh by affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Offers $1000 reward for any case it cannot cure and urges readers to send testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
J, Cheney & Co
Toledo
Wll
Dragainta
Hall’ Family
Jealous Lover Kills Electrial Firm Owner in Los Angeles
Geoge T Bennett proprietor of Bennett Electreal Company is shot dead by a young woman Huzelle Cornell who had lived with him for five years. The incident occurred on the porch of Miss Marguerit’s home after Bennett was seen as a possible deserter. Miss Cornell surrendered at a local notice station after the fatal shooting.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Geo
T. Bennett
Bennett Electreal Company
Huzelle Cornell
Bennett
Mle Marguerit
Misa Corwell
London
Thun Lakes
Health recovery claim for kidney and bladder trouble
Ira W. Kelley of Manatlald, a. a. writes of two years poor health due to kidney and bladder issues. He sought medical help without relief until Foley's Kidney Cure aided his recovery and he urges others to consider it. Sold by J. W. Ball.
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Ira W. Kelley
Manatlald, A
Foley
Katine
J. W. Ball
Dispensary Law Movement Spreads Across States
The report notes a bill moving through legislature to make a dispensary law effective soon, with passage expected and enforcement steps. South Carolina may adopt by January followed by North Carolina, aiming to strengthen state policy and curb substance use. Governors and officials are cited in planning.
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South Carolina
North Carolina
Biate
Menu
Anael
Fragmented notice of Mother's Day celebration plans
A garbled 19th century style note mentions Frank ford of Parker & Ti ford and a plan to celebrate mothers. It refers to a trip to Caney and an introduction or invitation, with several unclear phrases and names.
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New York
Frankford
Parker & Tiford
Clemson College likely to abandon military feature due to discipline failures
From Yorkville Banner a report suggests Clemson College may drop the military component as cadets refuse discipline and officers resign. The piece criticizes the faculty for neglecting order, cites a former commandant, and argues abolition could better serve the state and future citizens.
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Yorkville
Clemson College
Clemson
Reutynine
War Department
Clem Jwon
Tawlessnena
Elther
Ai Clemson
God
Hemphill and Hemphill Gaining Senate Bid Attention
The piece profiles Henry Watterson Clark Howell and James G Hemphill as South Carolina leaders in press and politics amid speculation about Major Hemphills bid for the U S Senate to succeed Latimer in 1909. It notes Hemphills polish presence and Georgia editorial influence and weighs Nesm’s fitness for the post while surveying regional political dynamics.
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Buffalo
Evening News
South
Henry Watterson
Loulaville Courier-Journal
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
James G. Hemphill
Charlenton News and Courier
Watterson
Howell
Georgia
Henry Grady
Major Hemphill
Col
United States
Latimer
News and Courier
South Carolina
Hemphill
Senate
Farmers Union plans city at Atlanta junction site
The Farmers Union National Cooperative Division proposes a settlement city near Atlanta at the junction of the Atlanta and West Point and Atlanta Birmingham railways. The Carmichael Implement Company, capitalized at 60000 dollars and owned by members, will move from Wayburn to the site with the plant and hundreds of homes planned, plus a cotton school to train children in cotton grading. The move follows acquisition of land and options totaling more than 300 acres, with stock limited to 1000 dollars per member.
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Atlanta Journal
Goursia
Farmera’ National Co-Operative Union
Atlanta
West Point
Birmingham Land Atlantis
Union
Fairburn
Businews
Jtancion
Watyeburn
Carmichael Implement Company
Tbe
W. H. Halliday
Stewart County
Farmers’ Union
Aron
Loidinue
Smons Tarmern
Afon
Prieva
Farmera’ Union
A. Bde
A Tin Mie Negro in Washington and Capitol Security Notes
A fragmented report discusses a Black man linked to 19th century Confederate era efforts in Washington. It outlines his roles in the United States Senate stationery room and mentions Capitol guides and a bodyguard context surrounding a ceremonial trust or gesture by Mr. Davis.
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Washington
Taj
James Hydomes
Uedmond
United Slates
Benale
Capitol
Ophin Jones
Kien Ory
iMany Yearey
Hhy Faithtvinens
Watoem
Houdes
Mok Lereann
Ufe
Bin
Ax Defferxon Davie
Howe
Davis
Uist
Fragmented Wedding Toast Spawns Hushed Exchange
A warped OCR scene captures a murky wedding toast where a bride and others speak softly at table. The exchange hints at parental care and future hopes, but many words are garbled, leaving the core sentiment unclear.
Women rally Georgia to curb dog problem
Mrs. W. H. Felton said Georgia women demand state action against worthless dogs after a meeting with Governor Hoke Smith. Petitions from 2,300 women urge the legislature to suppress the dog issue, backing the Lumsden bill to tax and protect good dogs while eradicating the roaming, damaging curs seen as a threat to families and livestock. Governor Smith expressed sympathy with the proposal.
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Georgia
Felton
Hoke Smith
Atlanta
Smith
Farmers urged to rest and travel to the exposition
The piece argues farmers should take a break at times and visit the upcoming exposition. It dismisses critics who claim farming is downtrodden, urging readers to use rail tickets to attend and learn from the world beyond their fields. The writer promotes broadening horizons through travel and experiences away from home.
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Jamestown
Wheat Growth In South Carolina Production Gains
A government May 1 report shows South Carolina planted 314000 acres of winter wheat and projects an average yield that could yield about 376800 bushels of flour worth roughly 1180400 dollars. The article praises state wheat quality and urges local production to save money by reducing reliance on the North and Northwest.
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South Carolina
South Caroline
New Sayings of Christ Uncovered in Egypt Discovery
A London telegraph reports two ancient Egyptian discoveries of remarkable interest. Natives found approximately twelve centuries of Greek papyri and related gospel fragments near a Coptic monastery at Eefu. The rolls include twenty five leaves of apocryphal sayings in Coptic, a lost Greek original, and portions of Matthew Mark and Luke in Greek.
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Egypt
London
Christ
Eefu
National Gallery
Paris
Berlin
Calhoun Denies Withdrawal Request at Peace Conference
San Francisco July 24 Industrial Peace Conference opens in Christian Balance Hall with a dispute over a United Railroads delegate. Patrick Calhoun president of United Railroads rejects withdrawal demand as cowardly and politically motivated, refusing to attend. Ads tout Pingaalve Carbolized as a remedy with price and seller details.
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San Francisco
Cal
Industrial Peace Conference
Christian Balance Hall
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
Cone Terence
Calhoun
Inceota
Outa
Burma
Dred
W. Bell
Walhalla
W. J. Lawn
Attack on Stephen Moseley Farm Near Roaring Springs
In Trigg County near Roaring Springs on a May night, gunmen riddled the Moseley residence with pellets and bullets, wounding Stephen Moseley in a leg and injuring his right hand. Mrs Moseley suffered a shattered eye from a wire fragment, and three children narrowly escaped harm as assailants fired about 100 shots before warning the family to quit. Moseley had recently been active in anti union efforts after plant buildings were damaged and telephones cut.
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Hopkinsville
Stephen P. Moseley
Roaring Springs
Mosely
Population density notes for states and DC
The District of Columbia has the greatest population per square mile in the country. The Ogures are slightly higher, totaling 3,889. Alaska has one person per ten square miles. Rhode Island is second to Washington with 407 persons per square mile.
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District of Columbia
Alaska
Rhode
Washington
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