Property Owners' Treaty Pushes Whipping Post Law
A Chicago led effort seeks legislation to return the whipping post for burglars and highwaymen alongside jail terms. The piece notes declining use of flogging, contrasts in Delaware, and cites the broader decline of corporal punishment in the United States. It also mentions longevity among statesmen, a reflection on societal progress, and ends with a note on public notices and political campaigning.
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Chicago
United States
Delaware
Terrible End of a Honeymoon in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas October 30 J N Combs and Miss Janie Housewright were married yesterday. They visited the bride's mother today where Housewright confronted Combs over marrying his sister and shot him dead. The item mentions real estate agent T C Carter as a buyer seller or renter notice.
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Fort Worth
Texas
J.N. Combs
Janie Housewright
Housewright
Combe
President Roosevelt to Tour South in October
Washington reports Roosevelt plans a mid month southern visit if duties permit. The trip aims to attend Memphis reception for Gen Luke Wright and may include a stop in Mississippi and a Tuskegee Institute visit led by Booker T Washington, with possible bear boot in the cine brakes noted.
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Washington
Roosevelt
South
Memphis
Luke Wright
Philippines
Mississippi
Tuskegee College
Tuskegee
Ala
Booker ‘S, Washington
Cure Ailments In One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad
A vintage advertisement promises a cure conveyed by Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a money refund if it fails and claims E. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
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Grove
E. W. Grove
Eight year old receives new ears in rare plastic operation
In Bowling Green an eight year old boy Burtsell Roe born without visible ears received a plastic surgery to attach a new pair of ears after doctors faced prior refusals. The operation took about two hours and yielded a presentable appearance though the boy’s skull lacked external ears before. Later in Oxford, Emmanuel Crump an 18 year old negro was found dead after a mock hanging attempt using a plow line and a noose, toppled by a jar he stood on.
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Bowling Green
O.) Dispatch
Burtsell Roe
Oxford
Miss
Emmanuel Crump
Lou
Mathis
Lester
Dastardly Deed Maims Colt in Ansonville Theft
A Rev. G. O. Wildhoit stable in Ansonville was entered Sunday night. A 2 year old colt was stolen after being led 200 yards. The thief allegedly wounded the animal with a knife, slicing a 15 inch gash through the shoulder. The wound was stitched, and recovery is hoped.
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Wadestoro
Ansonville
G. O. Wildhoit
South Carolina Presbyterians Statistics From Synod Assembly
The synod reports 136 ministers and 20,644 members in South Carolina with 272 churches. Average 75 communicants per church. nine foreign missionaries among ministers. In the year ending March 1902, church contributions totaled 145,339 for church purposes, 11,183 to foreign missions, 5,679 to home missions, and 17,782 to other benevolent causes. Average pastor salary 742. total minister salaries 70,995 and current congregational expenses 35,610.
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Synod of
South Carolina
Presbyterian Church
Synod of South Carolina
Roosevelt quietly marks 44th birthday at White House
Washington reports President Roosevelt celebrated his 44th birthday with brief observances in the White House. He reviewed matters with Secretary Cortelyou who had just returned from Canton as congratulatory messages and remembrances poured in.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Canton
Mistrial Declared in Freeman Murder Case
W D Freeman former Government storekeeper faced murder charges in the United States Court for the death of Holland Durham. Jurors deliberated overnight and failed to reach an agreement, Judge Brawley ordering a mistrial.
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W. D. Freeman
Greenville
W. D
Freeman
United States
Holland Durham
Brawley
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