Train wreck attempts alarm town in quiet era
Reports indicate several attempts to wreck trains within city limits by placing obstructions on tracks. Authorities monitor lines closely. repeat incidents may lead to trouble. Dr. Harris preached a strong Sunday sermon to the youth, drawing many young men. Col. J. W. Hightower noted progress on the railroad as trains approach Thomasville. The county tax books close December 19. Tax Collector Heeth will be in his office daily from December 1 to 19. The wife of Rev. D. H. Porter died suddenly after paralysis, and Rev. Porter has been transferred to Americus. Rev. P. H. M. Brokens succeeds in Thomasville.
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Porter
Americus
Valdosta
D. A. Porter
American
P. H. M. Brokens
Hilaville
Thomasville
W Porter
Savannah
Morning News
Georgia
Florida
de Soto
Railroad Commission
Louisiana
Purse
South Georgia
Capt. Purse
Barwick
Cairo
Thomas County
Cleveland
Make Your Own Sugar From Watermelon Syrup Proposition
Dr Kanez of Georgia proposes extracting syrup from watermelons to produce sugar profits. From eighteen melons weighing twenty to twenty five pounds, two gallons one pint of syrup was produced. With a cider mill and evaporator, twenty five to thirty gallons of syrup daily could be made, suggesting substantial future gains if widely adopted.
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Dr. Kanez
Miller patent hopes for new gas machine line
Mr William Miller a contractor and builder is producing a new svety line gas machine he says surpasses others He has received notice from the Washington patent office that a patent has been allowed and awaits favorable approval from the South eastern tariff Association He plans wholesale manufacture and public introduction once approved and has already placed several units in the city Interested readers can see Mr Miller for full details
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Wm. Miller
Washington
Southeastern ‘Lariff Association
Battle at Belmont and Dewey visit plans revealed
News reports from London describe a major Belmont battle with British forces repelling Boers on rugged ridges, while Methuen earns praise amid heavy losses. In Washington Admiral Dewey confirms plans to visit Chicago on May 1, citing gratitude for American support and goodwill.
Restaurateur Harrell jailed for contempt in Valdosta
G W Harrell a local restaurant keeper was sent to jail for twenty days and fined 200 dollars after refusing to appear before the superior court grand jury to amend his prior testimony He claimed business duties prevented further cooperation and mocked the judge who ordered his detention until payment of the fine.
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Valdosta
Superior Court
Grand Jury
G. W. Harrell
Harrell
Big Ha
Aguinaldo Seen with Band Near Bayambang
A Spanish corporal arrived from Tarlac reports Aguinaldo with a noted leader and fifteen men at Bayambang on the night of November 13. The group, hatless and worn, rested briefly then moved toward Mangalaren in Pangasinan. The witness claims to have seen Aguinaldo several times in recent months and suggests he crossed Gen. Wheaton's lines on November 17.
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Maninila
Tarlac
Aguinaldo
Jeader
Bayamebang
Mangalaren
Pangasinan
Bayambang
Aguinvaldo
Wheeton
Fatal Raleigh Georgia Railroad Wreck Claims Two Engineers
Georgetown Georgia November 24 Engineers Alfred Vining and Cliff Mechanus both of Macon were killed in a Central of Georgia railroad wreck on the Southwestern division near the bridge over the Chattahoochee river. Fireman Monroe and Rovers, also of Macon, were fatally injured while McManus was buried beneath wreckage. The crash stemmed from a misinterpretation of orders by one engineer.
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Georgetown
Alfred Vining
Cliff Mechanus
Macon
Biremen Monroe
Rovers
Southwestern
Central of Georgia Railroad
Eufacla
Ala
Georgia
Chattahoochee River
McManus
Willing
Prisoner from Aguinaldo cabinet captured aboard Brutus
Senor Buenonicamino, a former Aguinaldo cabinet member, was brought to Gen. Otis on board the transport Brutus as a prisoner. He had hidden near San Fabio with Aguinaldo's mother and son before natives revealed him to Maj. Cronin. Gen. Young pursues Aguinaldo in the mountains.
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Manila
Senor Buenonicamino
Aguinaldo
Gen
Otis
Brutus
San Fabio
Maj. Cronin
Young
Hundreds Join the Boers at Barkly Rally
Four hundred colonial rebels including Mr. Munen, former Barkly magistrate, joined the Boers at Barkly. Reports say the Boers are marching from Barkly toward Dordrecht, and fears grow of a general pro Boers movement in the Queenstown district.
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Queenstown
Cape Colony
Mr. Munen
Barkly
Dordrecht
British Column Advances as Boers Retreat toward Colenso
Estcourt reports a ten thousand strong British column converging toward Colenso with advance planned for Monday. The railway to Pietermaritzburg is being repaired and Gen. Butler sets headquarters at Willow Grange. Boers abandon Freres Station with a damaged railroad bridge and retirement continuing as a flying column moves to intercept raiding parties.
John T Fisher Sets Indoor One Mile Bicycle Record
John T Fisher of Chicago at the Convention Hall broke the indoor world one mile paced bicycle record finishing in 1:52 25. The prior paced mark of 1:56 25 was set by Harry Elkes in Madison Square Garden.
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Kansas City
John T. Fisher
Chicago
Harry Elkes
Madison Square Gardena
Despatch Says Reinforcements Urgently Needed At Cape Town
A Mafe king despatch dated the 12th reports reinforcements are desirable. Food prices are extortionate with potatoes rising from 12 to 20 shillings per barrel before the siege to 40 shillings now.
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Cape Town
Otis declares Philippine insurrection nearly ended
Gen Otis cables from Washington that the Philippine insurrection is practically at an end. He says the government is broken up and Aguinaldo is a fugitive. Otis notes Aguinaldo did not escape between General Lawton and Wheaton.
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Washington
Gen. Otis
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Geng. Lawton
Wheaton
Boers Defeated as British Win Decisive Battle
Belmont dispatch reports British troops held a key Boer position and won a clear victory. Estimated Boer casualties reach about 500 killed and 150 wounded. correspondent Knight wounded. Boers claim half their command tired of the war may refuse further service. Infantry bore the main assault up 500 feet under heavy missiles. Nioth Lancers pursued but Boers fled the hills. The outcome might have favored more with greater cavalry.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Belmont
Knight
London Morning Post
Nioth Lancers
Filipino Congress Leader Renounces Insurrection
Bantistea, president of the Filipino Congress, formally renounces all further connection with the insurrection after meeting Gen. MacArthur. He notes the congress and cabinet are scattered, some members have resigned, and he predicts Filipino soldiers will lay down arms once the truth spreads.
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Filippino Congress
Manila
Bantistéa
Filipino Congress
Gen
MacArthur
Supreme Court
Admiral Schley Sails for South American Stations
Rear Admiral Schley of the South Atlantic Squadron sails from New York on his flag ship Chicago toward Santa Lucia Windward Group to coal then to Bahia and Buenos Ayres. He will rendezvous with the Montgomery and the Wilmington in the Platte and, when asked for a public statement, he raised both hands and said absolutely nothing.
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New York
Schley
South Atlantic Squadron
Chicago
Santa Lucia
Bahia
Buenos Ayres
Platte
Montgomery
Wilmington
Schier
Kansas City Democratic Fund Boost Approved
The General Committee overseeing the National Democratic Convention bid for Kansas City voted to add 10 000 to the 47 000 fund and collect 10 percent of subscriptions immediately. It also instructed the Ways and Means Committee to start raising the extra money at once.
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Kansas City
General Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Quarantine Changes After Key West Outbreak
Jacksonville reports Dr Porter informed the State Health Board that the yellow fever quarantine at Key West would be raised immediately. Quarantines at Miami and Port Tampa City will stay in force for a few cars.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Porter
State Health Board
Key Weet
Miami
Port Tampa
Men Convicted in Lowndes County Murder Robbery Case
Jim Godding and Wash Powell were tried and convicted in Valdosta for the murder and robbery of Henry Vickers, a white man in Lowndes county. Judge Candler sentenced both to hang on December 13. Gooding remained jailed in Thomas county to avoid a mob, then returned to Valdosta.
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Jim Godding
Wash Powell
Henry Vickers
Lowndes County
Valdosta
Candler
Gooding
Thomas County
Utah Congressman Roberts vows to keep seat and wives
Roberts of Utah announces he will retain his congressional seat and his wives, signaling a defiant stance amid questions about his personal life and political future.
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Roberts
Utah
Congress
Aguinaldo's Government Crumbling in Philippines Confusion
Manila reports via the Brutus that Aguinaldo’s Filipino Republic is collapsing as factions desert, armies scatter around Tarlac, and Otis tightens control. Governors seek reinstatement, Luna’s brother arrives, and Manila hosts interest in politics and civil order amid unrest.
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Aguinaldo
Manila
Brutus
Dagupan
Filipino council of war ends resistance plan Bay Ambang
Retreating Filipino leaders met November 13 at Bay Ambang in Gen MacArthur’s house. Aguinaldo Pio del Pilar Garcia Alejandrino attended. Council reportedly abandoned united resistance favoring guerrilla tactics and troop dispersion amid ongoing ambushes and skirmishes nationwide. Five men from Company D Ninth Infantry were ambushed near Bawban. one killed and three captured.
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Manila
Bayambang
MacArthur
Aguinaldo
Pio del Pilar
Garcia
Alejandrino
Company D
Ninth Infantry
Bawban
Four women duped by con man Schmidt at Chicago station
Four teens, all engaged to John A. Schmidt, met at Grand Trunk Station and learned they were promised elopements to California vineyards. They shared stories, realized they were targeted by the same man, and marched to a police station with their tales. Schmidt claimed to be from Philadelphia and took trunks and money from several victims.
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Chicago
John A. Schmidt
Grand Trunk Station
Schmidt
California
Rules for a Long Life by Sir Thomas Sawyer
English lecturer Sir Thomas Sawyer outlines practical guidance for longevity. He advises eight hours sleep, daily body-temperature bath, right-side sleeping with window open, prebreakfast exercise, light meat intake, grain-rich diet, avoidance of intoxicants, country living, varied work, and modest ambitions, all guided by self knowledge.
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Thomas Sawyer
Johnston Seeks to Fill Moergan’s Shoes in Alabama
The fragment hints at Johnston aiming to step into Senator Moergan’s role in Alabama. Morgan is described as having strong influence over Alabama voters.
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Johnston
Moergan
Morgan
Alabama
Delegates Should Shape Next Democratic Platform
The piece argues that the national democratic executive committee cannot author the party platform and that delegates chosen by the people next year should draft it themselves. It emphasizes that no individual or group, not even Mr Bryan, has a right to write the platform for the convention.
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National Democratic Executive Committee
Mr. Bryan
National Executive Committee
Copperhead cries rise as patriots denounce independence
A commentator notes that U S control of the Philippines could yield about 15 000 government jobs for office seekers. He suggests opponents label loyal Americans as copperheads and traitors for supporting independence.
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Philippines
Editorial Briefs Previewing National Affairs
Briefs reflect on broom corn profits this year and criticise Ambassador Choate in London. Notes Chamberlain’s dream of a united British South Africa may come true. Inu Price's Free Library honors Macon’s late mayor. Mentions congressmen moving to Washington and Congress convening December 4. Comments on armored trains in war and British luck with them.
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Chamberlain
South Africa
Inu Price
Macon
Bainbridge Organizes Military Company Tied to 4th Regiment
Bainbridge forms a local military company to be attached to the 4th Regiment as tensions rise. Agui naldo is praised as a sprinter. Reports from Ladysmith and Kimberly signal heavy fighting may come. Kentucky experiences warn that a small majority can be dangerous. Legislature urged to safeguard Georgia soldiers.
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Bainbridge
Ladysmith
Kimberly
Red hot Alabama senate race looms in post Dewey era
The column notes a possible white house handoff by the people, signaling a heated Alabama campaign between Senator Morgan and Governor Johnson. It ponders lauding Aguinaldo and cites opinions from the Memphis Scimitar and Madison Advertiser on measures like the Hardwick bill and the Willingham bill as a senate vote nears with both sides claiming a majority.
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Alabama
Morgan
Johnson
Senate
Willingham
Bob Names Noted Through History Mentioned by Smith Clayton
Smith Clayton ponders how many notable men bore the name Bob including Bob Toombs Bob Taylor and Bob Ingersoll. The reflection catalogues familiar figures across eras, hinting at cultural reach and shared nickname.
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Smith Clayton
Bob
Lee
Bob’’ Toombs
Bob’’ Taylor
Bob’’ Ingersoll
Thanksgiving Prayer Meetings in Early Times
The note recalls how the Pilgrim Fathers held long prayer meetings for Thanksgiving, lasting about eighteen hours, though they lacked modern menu items like birds, turkey, cranberry sauce, and similar fare.
Sulzer Hair Split Sparks Debate Over Democratic Leadership
New York figure Sulzer aims forHouse leadership while critics mock his parted hair as a sign of instability. The remark suggests divisions within the party and hints at rivalries with fellow Democrat Babe Bailey.
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Sulzer
New York
Babe Bailey
Open letter from General Joubert to Queen Victoria shocks Britain
General Joubert writes to Queen Victoria in a combative open letter. The piece accuses Britain of hostility and signals a looming confrontation as public sentiment grows heated.
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Joubert
Queen Victoria
John Bull
Has the Whale Disappeared in Salt Lake Tribune Note
The Salt Lake Tribune questions whether the whale has vanished and cites an existing story claiming Jonah disappeared, but provides no guidance on the whale’s whereabouts.
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The
Salt Lake Tribune
Jonah
Nationwide School Enrollment Rises to 17 Million
National Commissioner of Education reports total U S school enrollment at 17 000 000, up 500 000 from the previous year. The high gain reflects broader access to schooling across states and districts.
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National Commissioner of Education
United States
Negroes Buy Land to Build Cotton Mill in LaGrange
North Georgia Citizen reports African Americans have purchased land in LaGrange Georgia and are raising funds to establish a cotton mill. The editorial urges support, calling it the first correct step toward solving the negro problem and urging encouragement.
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North Georgia
LaGrange
Quotation on drunken habits by national stereotypes
The saying claims varied drunken behavior by nation: Germans sing, French dance, Spaniards pray, English eat, Irish fight, Scots argue theology, and Americans give a stump speech. It reflects humorous stereotypes without attribution to a specific event or source.
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