Editor W A Spitz Business Manager
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Thomasville Times Enterprise in Thomasville, Georgia
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
2
Eye on China War Chance and Democratic Tensions
The piece surveys potential U S war involvement with China, Democratic and Republican divisions, and upcoming political events. It notes Georgia teachers at Cumberland, meetings in Philadelphia and Kansas City, and hopes for a Roosevelt boom offset by Democratic unity. It mentions Gen Chaffee in Pekin and Allied troops at Tien Tein.
New York Electoral Vote Could Tilt Presidential Election
Western and southern delegates may heed eastern influence as New York's electoral vote is expected to sway the outcome in the approaching presidential race. The balance of power hinges on New York's likely support for the final candidate.
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Kansas City
New York
Prayer meetings urged as NY Dems hope for Woodruff nomination
The Memphis Commercial Appeal quotes a Democratic call for prayer meetings in New York to influence the Republican nomination process for governor Tim Woodruff. The item reflects interpartisan commentary and a focus on political maneuvering.
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Memphis Commercial Appeal
Dem
New York
Tim Woodruff
President cannot visit Atlanta on July reunion event
The president cannot attend the reunion of the blue and the gray in Atlanta on July 20. He will receive the notification committee on that day at his Canton Ohio home.
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Atlanta
Canton
Ohio
Atlanta street car wrangle nears curb amid reforms
The ongoing dispute over Atlanta street car franchises continues to provoke public unrest as citizens tire of the drawn out wrangling and calls for system abolition to end the controversy.
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Atlanta
Chicago Journal warns against flag over Chinese village
The Chicago Journal implies strong cautions about American soldiers raising the flag over a Chinese village and warns that supporting such action could lead to treason prosecutions. It frames patriotism and restraint as essential.
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Chicago Journal
Ind
Ohio Congressman Grosvenor Accuses Platform Changes
Congressman Grosvenor of Ohio, chair of the platform committee in Philadelphia, charges that Quigg of New York, the sub committee chair, altered the platform wording. Quigg denies the claim. It is described as a very pretty kettle of fish.
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Grosvenor
Ohio
Philadelphia
Quigg
New York
Georgia Rail Wreck at Mc Donough Again Tops Fatal Losses
The Mc Donough railroad wreck caused the heaviest loss of life in Georgia wreck history and cast gloom over the state. Only the Hurricane Creek wreck on the Plant System, years earlier, matched its disaster in fatalities.
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McDonough
Georgia
Peninsular and Occidental Steamship Company Formed
The Plant and Flagler lines in the gulf consolidate to form the Peninsular and Occidental Steamship Company. Mr C L Myers of the Southern Express Company resigns to lead the new firm as Jacksonville headquarters manages the agency.
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Flagler Steamship Lines
The
Gulf
Penincular and Occidental Steamship Company
C.L. Myers
Southern Express Company
Jacksonyville
Georgia Delegation Sets Sails for Democratic Convention in KC
Thousands plus delegates gather in Kansas City for the National Democratic Convention opening July 4. Georgia will send a large, veteran and youthful delegation from Atlanta traveling via the W A, NC and St L routes, depart July 1 and arrive July 3, at a round trip rate of 24.50. Fred Bush and Charley Harman will accompany the party to ensure accommodations. Local rail officials report no hotel gouging, with European plan rates 1 to 2 dollars a day and American plan 2 to 5 dollars, plus private rooms at 50 to 75 cents daily and affordable city dining options.
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Kansas City
Georgia
Democracy
Atlanta
N. C
St. L
Burlington
Fred Bush
Charley Harman
Fred D. Bush
Louisville and
Nashville Road
Bush
Two Heroes Near McDonough Rescue Train Passengers
The wreck near McDonough produced two heroes, John Quinlan the flagman and T C Carter the porter. Quinlan, bruised and bleeding, climbed a fifty foot embankment to stop a following freight train, often slipping in the soft earth. Carter, facing death, protected the two ladies in the Pullman and aided their rescue, earning praise for heroic conduct.
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McDonough
John Quinlan
T. C. Carter
Quinlan
Bryan hints at Hill VP bid in premature talks
A published interview suggests Mr. Bryan does not want Mr. Hill of New York as vice president. It notes Bryan will need Hill’s help and questions whether Hill seeks the honor, calling the name premature to discuss.
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Mr. Bryan
Mr. Hill
New York
B.hill
New Five Dollar Certificates Introduced in Treasury
Five dollar certificates of the new design appear in treasury payments replacing the old fives. The note features a large Indian head at center with a blue seal and a prominent blue letter V with the word Five running in curved lines across it.
Vice Presidents who became Presidents in Savannah History
The Savannah Press notes that seven times in 110 years a vice president rose to the presidency. Three times by election and four times to fill vacancies due to the death of the elected chief.
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Savannah Press
Roosevelt VP nomination tests Hill as New York race
The Savannah Press notes Roosevelt's nomination for vice president will force Democrats to run David B Hill against him. New York must be carried by the Democrats and Hill may achieve it.
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Theodore Roosevelt
David B. Hill
New York
Hill
Savannah Press
Providence Not Responsible For McDonough Railroad Disaster
A historical note argues against blaming providence for a deadly McDonough rail accident. It recalls a Macon to Indian Springs wreck where locals attributed divine anger to a dance gathering. The author insists human error, not God, causes such tragedies and urges sober investigation.
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McDonough
Providence
Macon
Flovilla
Indian Springs
God
Georgia crop conditions worsen with heavy rains
The week ending June 25 saw abnormal rain and little sun, worsening conditions across Georgia. Soil saturation halted farming, grasses and weeds spread through crops, lice increased in cotton, rust appeared in spots, and wheat sprouted unusually. Bot tom core damage was extensive while upland fields were fair. Early peaches and berries rot.
Disaster at Mc Donough claims forty lives
The Mc Donough disaster cost about forty lives and was deemed unpreventable by human foresight. A colvert was checked over half an hour before the accident, and the Southern Railway is praised as a safe, well managed system in the United States.
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McDonough
Southern
United States
Korean bride blinded by beauty ritual sparks marital warning
Mrs S L Baldwin notes a Korean bride had her eyelids pasted shut for three days after marriage raising concerns. Marietta Journal cites local wives whose eyes are closed or pasted since marriage as possible signs of distress and potential future divorces if wives blamed husbands' conduct.
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S. L. Baldwin
China
Korea
Marietta
Marietta Jonroal
Empress Dowager Faces Aggressive Powers Over Territory
The empress dowager described foreign powers pressing with tigerish ferocity to seize her inner territories as they hustle to gain advantage.
Lincoln interview cools Hill bid for vice president
The Morning News reports Mr. Bryan's Lincoln interview, published yesterday, delivering a sharp setback to David B. Hill’s bid for the vice presidency. The piece frames the remarks as dampening support and altering momentum.
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The
Morning News
Colored man consoles self outside Georgia watermelon event
A fragment describes a man who failed to enter the Republican convention in Philadelphia and is seen consoling himself by staying outside at a Georgia watermelon gathering.
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Philadelphia
Georgia
Roosevelt Rejects Reappointment as New York Governor
The former governor states he will not sign for a return to New York leadership. He recalls the saying a bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
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Roosevelt
New York
England Proposes Quick End to War Before Sending Troops
The proposal aims to conclude the South African conflict promptly and avoid deploying additional forces from that theater to China. The plan emphasizes finishing the war first before reallocating troops.
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England
South Africa
China
Rhyme Dilemma in Hoosevelt Jibe Sparks GOP Comment
A quip notes no word matches Hoosevelt, a jab at the Republican campaign’s appeal or messaging. The remark highlights linguistic bait used in political critique and the broader challenge of creative rhetoric in campaigns.
Foraker Emerges As Early 1904 Presidential Contender
Ohio figure John Sherman Foraker is mentioned as a rising candidate for the 1904 presidential race. Report notes his prominence in state and national politics and signals growing support and organizational activity backing his bid.
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Ohio
Foraker
Teachers at Cumberland Island Georgia Onward to Brunswick
The Cumberland Island teachers travel by Plant System to Brunswick for a visit at Oglethorpe. A stormy voyage, delayed trains, and a gathering from Athens to the Florida line mark their journey. A Kodak moment of teachers in the surf would be a sight.
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Cumberland Island
Vines Enterprise
Brunswick
The
Oglethorpe
Sam
Atlanta
Georgia
Macon
Athens
Florida
Columbus
Kodak
HK. H. M
Rail line pushes to Thomasville as progress accelerates
The Triston Thomasville and Gulf railroad races toward Thomasville with heavy labor and constant work. The Heard's pond trestle is finished and track laid to four and a half miles from town. Officials estimate trains may reach the corporate limits by tomorrow night and run into Thomasville next week.
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Triston
Thomasville
Gulf Railroad
Heard’s Pond
Mitchell's Pond
W F Epperson Dies After Lightning Wounding
Ma con reports W F Epperson superintendent of Plant System division struck by lightning in Deland Florida and paralyzed. He died after a recent wreck had left him bedbound for two years. A Macon native about 30, he left behind his father B C Epperson Central Company supervisor and former Thomasville train master.
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Macon
Thomasville
W. F. Epperson
Deland
Fla
B. C. Epperson
Central
Southern Railway
Epperson
Kirkland
Mills hire bands for Quitman mill in Thomasville
Mr Borror represented by Hubert of Quitman Mills shows a letter from the mills president commending him. He says the mill will run day and night and will hire poor and needy workers including widows and orphans. The inquiry asks what labor class is sought.
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Borror
Hubert
Mills
Thomasville
H. W. Hopgins
Bank Directors Declared Semiannual Dividends
The Bank of Thomasville and the Thomasville National Bank announced semiannual dividends of 3 percent at recent board meetings. Both institutions reported the 3 percent payout as standard for the period.
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Bank of Thomasville
Thomasville National Bank
Peacock and Barnes form Georgia pine lumber partnership
J. W. Peacock and W. H. Barnes establish a copartnership under Peacock & Barnes to manufacture and deal in Georgia pine lumber. Headquarters will be in this city.
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J. W. Peacock
W. H. Barnes
Copart
Ladies plan July 12 celebration fired by enthusiasm
The text notes strong female enthusiasm for a big July 12 celebration and states success is assured. It highlights local involvement and optimism for the event.
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Injuries
An advertisement urges use of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for ivy poisoning wounds and accidental injuries. It claims cures for piles and skin diseases and is endorsed by J. W. Peacock.
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DeWitt
J. W. Peacock
Crops in Georgia Suffer Major Winter Weather Setback
The Macon Evening News reports widespread crop damage across Georgia due to heavy rain. Cotton and corn lag, fruit crops rot or fall, and late crops require replanting. experts warn prices may rise as fruit scarcity and cotton quality decline.
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Georgia
Macon Evening News
Agricultural Department
Commissioner of Agriculture
Stevens
Hill Near-Candidacy for VP Doubted by Morning News
The Morning News doubts Mr Hill's nomination for vice president citing his reluctance to accept the second spot and opposition if Mr Bryan controls the convention. Bryan insists silver must be a platform issue and no VP candidate unless in sympathy, ruling out Hill. The Richmond Dispatch criticizes the GOP Philippines plank as vague on future relations and hints at imperialist complicity.
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Mr. Hill
Morning News
Hill
Bryan
Richmond Dispatch
Philippines
Hill for Vice President Gains Ground in New York
The Americus Times-Recorder notes D. B. Hill’s bid for vice president against Theodore Roosevelt. the Hill movement gains traction in Democratic quarters and is given serious consideration if Democrats aim to carry New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Hill
Theo. Roosevelt
New York
Americus Times- Recorder
Unnecessary Loss of Time
Mr W S Whedon of Winterset Iowa recounts a carpenter under him who paused work for days due to diarrhea. He states he used Chamberlain Colin Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, which cured him after one dose, and the worker returned to his duties. Sold by Thomas Dickinson druggists.
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W S. Whedon
First National Bank
Winterset
Iowa
Chamberlain
Colin
Thomas& Dickinson Druggists
Thomasville Council approves compress company water main contract
The Thomasville Georgia council meeting items include approval of a contract with the Georgia and Alabama Compress Company to reimburse the city $589.07 for a water main and hydrant installation, to be paid by annual tax and water rent credits until fully repaid. The resignation of Wm. Cozart and enforcement actions against liquor sales were discussed, with an ordinance banning alcohol sales within the city read a second time. Officer W. A. Fuller faced charges of neglect of duty and was suspended for one month. Several vendor payments were approved.
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Bookins
Hayes
Feorgla
Thomas County
Thomasville
Georgia
Jackson Street
Ays
Alabama Compress Company
Alabama
Snall Hall
H- W. Hopkins
Gaala Compress Co
S. W. Mays
Wm. Cozart
Pringle
City of
Hopkins
Oficer
W. A. Fuller
W. P. Sparas
W. H. Fawncett
J.J. Stephens
B. F. Kelly
Fuller
Court House
Thomas Couty
Georgina
Econory
Sideort
Mary E. Collier
Shaw
Superior Court
Gwinnett County
Inovestment and Agency Company of America, Limited
Mary E. Shaw
J. D
Amanda M. Davis
General Smith
R. P. Doss
Rebellion in Raratonga Sparks European Casualties
Mail reports from Seattle describe a rising rebellion on Raratonga under the British flag. Natives attack Hus copean coastal settlements and threaten the capital amid unrest spurred by a date error and missionary missteps. Over fifty Europeans have been killed as violence spreads.
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Seattle
Wash
Orient
Raratonga
Pacific
South Seas
South Africa
Prohibition Party May Nominate President At National Convention
Chicago June 27 The prohibition party plans a single issue national campaign centering on the liquor traffic with other matters subordinate. The likely nominees for president are Rev HC Swallows of Harrisburg Pa or John C Woolley editor of the New Voice in Chicago.
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Prohibition
Chicago
Prohibition Party
8.C. Swallows
Harrisburg
John C. Woolley
New Voice
Col Trammel of Georgia Railroad Commission Fatally Ill
Col Trammel, chairman of the Georgia railroad commission, is critically ill at his home in Marietta. It is not thought that he can live.
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Col. Trammel
The
Georgia Railroad Commission
Marietta
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