Linemen Strike in Crescent City and Alabama Primary
In Crescent City the Cumberland company fights to repair service after a linemen strike with 48 wires cut on Joseph Street. Three Nashville workers were beaten as police guard repair wagons. In Alabama, William D. Jelks wins the Democratic nomination for governor over Joseph F. Johnston as voters approve the new constitution affecting black political status.
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New Orleans
Cumberland Company
Passanger
Federal Court
Joseph Street
Tostill
Nashville
Journes
Cumberland People
Powell
Montgomery
Ale
William D. Jelks
Barbour
L.e
Joseph F. Johnston
Jefferson
Alabama
Jelka
Johnston
R. M. Cunningham
C. Be, Waller
Hale
R. R. Poole
Marengo
Thomas L. Sowell
Walker
J. Craig Smith
Dallas
G. W. Taylor
A. A. Wiley
D. Clayton
Sidney J Bowie
J. H. Bankhead
John L. Burmett
William Richardson
Oscar W. Underwood
Willis Brewer
Charles W. Thompson
Thompson
Yield of Gold and Silver Final Estimate for 1901
George E. Roberts the director of the mint released the final 1901 production figures. U S gold output reached 8 805 500 ounces valued at 78 666 700 dollars, down 504 300 or 0 636 percent from 1900. Silver production totaled 55 214 000 ounces worth 33 128 400 dollars, down 2 433 000 ounces or 5 percent from 1900. Total precious metal value 111 795 100 dollars, down 1 964 100 or 2 percent from 1900. State outputs are listed for Georgia North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia.
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Mint
Washington
George BE. Roberts
United States
Roberts
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
WIFE PREVENTS ESCAPE WITH SHOTGUN AT JAIL
Covington Tenn August 26 nineteen county jail prisoners escaped risk before jailer returned. Wife of Jailer Smith armed a trusted man with her husband shotgun and held prisoners at bay until he came back. Prisoners forced to return to cells. Steed Not In the Race Butler Ga August 26 Walter B E Steed will not seek Speaker post. He says he will not run and that supporters are not obligated. He is a longtime general assembly leader and likely to remain influential in October session. Editor and Hotel Man Fight Waycross Ga August 26 minor scuffle in front of Phoenix hotel between Evening Herald junior editor and Hotel Virdie proprietor. No injuries reported. Southern Buys Depot Site Atlanta August 6 railway buys Parrote and Folsom parcels on Peters street Madison avenue for 500000 depot, cost 41000 for property. Bishop Potter Reported it New York August 26 Bishop Potter suffers malaria attack but expected to recover in a few days, per Cooperstown dispatch.
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Covington
Tenn
Smith
Steed
Butler
Walter BE. Steed
House of Representatives
Friends
Butler County
Waycross
Evening Herald
Virdie
Phoenix
Southern
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Parrote and Folsom
Peters Street
Madison Avenue
Central and
West Point
Potter
New York
Cooperstown
N. Y
Northern Pacific Train Held Up in Idaho Robbery Attempt
Seven men forced the engineer to stop the westbound Northern Pacific train near Band Point Idaho. They attempted to wreck the baggage car with dynamite. the explosives failed. Passengers were kept inside as guards fired revolvers. no injuries reported and the train continued to Spokane. Conductor William Gilbert led the heavy loaded train.
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Spokane
Wash
Northern Pacific
Band Point
Idaho
Here
Wiliam Gilbert
Helena
Roosevelt orders Miles to inspect the Philippines
President Roosevelt sends General Miles to the Philippines around September 15 to inspect army regulation discipline and supplies. Miles will report back and is not to interfere with Chaffee or Davis. He may be joined by staff including Lt Col Whitney and Col Reber, with Maus possibly along.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Miles
Philippines
War Department
Chaffee
Davis
Breckenridge
General Miles
Army Headquarters
Dutft
Whitney
Reber
Maus
Demand for British Iron Boosts Prices in America
Increased orders from Chicago New York and Philadelphia lift British iron prices in New York today. A report of 80 000 tons of orders remains unconfirmed but U S demand for iron and steel supports price gains while India Australia and South Africa trade slows. Exports rise across Britain and Europe as the American steel combination shapes market expectations.
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America
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
London
The
Tribune
India
Australia
South Africa
American Steel Combination
Germany
Belgium
United States
Drunken sailors riot on Drexel yacht near mutiny
Halifax dispatch reports several intoxicated crew members smashed items on George W. Drexel's Alcedo from Philadelphia. Police struggled. two prisoners faced handcuff trouble and assault on officers as reinforcements arrived. Heavily damaged helmets and cuts occurred. arraignment planned.
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Ges. W. Drexel
New York
George W. C. Drexel
Alcedo
Philadelphia
Halifax Dispatch
Herald
Troops Protect Nonunionists in Summit Hill
Turmoil grips Summit Hill Pennsylvania as strikers block workers at dawn. Major Gearhardt dispatches two companies from Manila Park to guard nonunionists and escort them to work amid a mob. A tobacco interests conference in London aims to curb veto wars and foster a cooperative trade arrangement among American and Imperial interests.
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Summit Hill
Panther Creek
Gearhardt
Manila Park
Conference of Tobacco Interests
London
Imperial Tobacco Company
Refugees Killed In Train Wreck Near Johannesburg
In Bloemfontein Orange River Colony a shunting engine crashed into a train transporting refugees to Johannesburg. Several women and children died as the front cars were wrecked. In Chattanooga Henry Padgett surrendered to the sheriff after killing Charles James, claiming justification.
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Bloemfontein
Orange River Colony
Johannesburg
Padgett
Chattanooga
Henry Padgett
Charles James
Chaplain Cannon Declines Fortune In Bold Retort
The staunch King George IV chaplain Edward Cannon refuses a wealth bequest after a dummy will trick. Reading the document, he upholds justice and declares no one should profit at his expense. He dismisses the claim, warns of legal help, and insists on a fair distribution.
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Cannes
Edward Cannon
George IV
Barham
Ingoldsby
Canhou
Cannon
Cannnon
ELECTRIFIED HOUSES A SIMPLE EXPLANATION OF A PROPONENT PHENOMENON
The piece discusses common claims of electric shocks from household items and explains the effect as old electrostatic phenomena from dry carpets. It notes that shocks can arise from ordinary static electricity, not faulty wiring, and mentions ancient observations of electricity’s origins. It also touches on fruit eating times in different climates and how tropical diets influence daily fruit intake.
Plea For Courtese Sparks Modern Manners Debate
A collage of satirical vignettes and adages debates civility, politeness, and practical manners in daily life. It contrasts old courtesies with contemporary rudeness while illustrating humor through scenes of customers, post office chatter, and a pompous landlord interacting with a curious girl.
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Rawlasur
Broward Rawlings & Howard Attorneys AT Law
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J. W Daniel
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Evans & Evans, Attorneys AT Law
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Theus Bros
Corner Bell & Broughton St
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Rome
Drs
Starkey & Palen
Girard St
Phila
San Francisco
Cal
Toronto
Canada
Massey Lewisville
Houston
Tex
Ichmond
Birmingham
Ala
Business College
Montgomery, Ala
Columbus, Ga
Jacksonvile, Fla
P. M. Whitman
Augusta
Wisi Srciad
Stevens EE Les
Ourerdoor
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Chicopee Falls, Mass
Henry J. Godin
Broad St
Old Planters
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Union
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Sandersville Heald
D. L. Collins
Virginia College For
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Grand Mountain Acenery
Valley of Va
Mattie P, Harris
Preat
Augusta Southern A. BR
Central of Georgia Railway
W. A. Minburn
Jeff Ile
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Paes
F. J. Robinson
Pugs
Crescent City
Jelks
RAGE
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Ciudad Bolivar
Bowen
Caracas
Venezuela
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