31 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1901
Page
1
An early 20th century advertisement promises a full featured washing machine with ten year warranty and refund if returned within eighty days after arrival. The offer includes freight to the railroad station and claims to handle all kinds of washing needs with complete attachments.
An Ohio court hearing sought an injunction against the Jeffries Ruhith contest. The suit targets Saenger festival board and related groups over a public nuisance claim amid fears of crowds, with Judge Hollister set to decide dates as notices are issued to defendants.
McAllister Campbell and MacAllister were each sentenced to thirty years at hard labor for second degree murder in the Bosschieter case. George J. Karr, who pleaded not guilty to rape, received fifteen years at hard labor. Judge Dixon handed down the sentences in the Oyer and Vorminer court in Paterson, N J.
A jumble of early 20th century items cover saloon interference with Carrie Nation, a Tennessee subsidy debate led by Congressman Moon, express charge hikes in Asheville, birthday honors for German royalty, a Indianapolis newspaper fire, and Tolstoi’s renewed illness. The scattered notices reflect local reactions to national events and regional incidents.
A New York meeting of 68 United Irish American societies passes unanimous resolutions denouncing Queen Victoria s reign. The text portrays Ireland s population decline, starvation deaths, emigration, and industrial decline as caused by British policies, calling the reign one long act of bloodshed and oppression.
Col. Garnett Andrews, prominent veteran and lawyer, outlines plans for a grand Confederate women’s monument costing about 500000 dollars. He proposes a single, large, artistically designed memorial with an executive leadership and local venue determined by the United Confederate Veterans. Atlanta reports speculation over Seaboard Air Line leadership changes involving Cecil Gabbett and potential s uccessions by O P Hammond.
J H Coker a Biddeford machinist working for Saco and Pettee died after stepping into an open elevator shaft at the Monaghan mills in Greenville South Carolina. He had just finished work at American Spinning and likely did not know the shaft was near the door. The incident occurred on January 99.
Dr Talmage on Bowery mission anniversary urges Christian unity across denominations. He likens God’s grace to a broad orchard open to all, urging welcome of sinners and outreach beyond church walls, with the Bowery mission credited for aiding thousands.
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