Frost and freight news roll through Thomasville town
A frost is welcomed by farmers as cotton markets are quiet and prices look up. Mules and sugar buildings appear as farmers hold for better prices. Local officials pass notes on state politics and rail schedules. A November 9 meeting in Washington will discuss winter through train schedules involving Southern Railway Plant System ACL and Pennsylvania.
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Fire devastates Tarrant & Co wholesale drug store
Fire began at noon in the Greenwich street store and exploded chemicals. Buildings shook as debris flew. an estimated fifty dead, with fire engine No 29 reportedly buried. Fifteen firefighters feared dead and about one hundred girls trapped in the building.
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Debs Addresses Boston Social Democrats at Paine Memorial
Eugene V. Debs spoke to a large Boston audience at Paine memorial building praising public ownership of the tool of production. He argued private capital owning mills and machinery oppresses workers and urged government management of production.
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Social Democrats
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Paine Memorial Building
Kruger to Appeal to Powers Over South African Settlement
Brussels reports that Kruger will reach Marseilles aboard Gelderland on November 11 or 12. He will go to The Hague without stopping in Paris and, after thanking Queen Wilhelmina for Dutch hospitality, appeal to the Powers under Article 3 of The Hague convention.
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Paris
Wilhelmina
Great Suffering in Alaska
A Dawson dispatch describes plague-stricken natives along the Siberian and Alaskan coasts and the lower Yukon, shown by travelers who reached Dawson. The account compares their misery to India's famine and disease burdens.
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Disposition of Galveston Sufferers Fund Update
A Galveston relief fund after the 1900 storm sent $2340 collected in Thomasville to Mayor Walter Jones for the general relief account. The fund was raised for Mrs E W Wickliff who could not be located, and the mayor confirmed no such resident exists in Galveston. The money will support the city’s relief effort.
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Prizes Announced for Street Fair Displays
Mr 8 L Hayes chairman of the carnival committee announces two ten dollar prizes at the street fair. One prize for best display in the trades parade and another for best decorated vehicle in the floral parade.
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Carnival Committee
Ladies discuss floral parade at library meeting
A large number of ladies met with Mr. Stuart at the library Monday afternoon to discuss the floral parade. They were all enthusiastically in favor of the parade and over twenty parties have agreed to enter. Another meeting is planned for Friday afternoon.
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Stuart
Thomasville Hosts Largest Town Street Fair Starts November 14
The city announces the biggest street fair ever held in a town of Thomasville size will open November 14 during State and Columbus street fairs week. Attractions are booked and the event is assured with heavy local enthusiasm. Citizens urged to spread the word.
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Valdosta
Estimable Moultrie Woman Takes Own Life
Mrs. Blow of Moultrie died Monday by shooting herself through the heart. She was a daughter of N C Greer, a leading Colquitt county citizen. No cause is given beyond apparent weariness of life.
Examination date shifted for carriers in free mail system
The examination date for applicants to be carriers under the new free mail delivery system has been postponed from November 17 to November 20.
Bloodshed in the Philippines at Looc engagement
A detachment of the Twentieth and Twenty-eighth Regiments under Capt Bergler fighting 400 insurgents near Looc endured a two hour clash. Capt Bergler and three privates were wounded. two Americans were killed. over seventy-five insurgents were killed. The attackers were led by a white man whose nationality was unknown to the Americans.
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Conger to Commence Negotiations on Chinese Affairs
Washington reports Minister Conger is authorized to begin negotiations with Chinese envoys on points agreed by all powers. Where views diverge, the powers will negotiate further. Pekin representatives are expected to share similar instructions, but Conger will proceed without restraint.
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Mine strike ends for compliant firms in Hazleton
Hazleton Pa October 25 The mine workers strike is declared off for all companies that have complied with the strikers demands while continuing against those that have not granted the Scranton convention's demand. Strikers will return to work Monday at places where the tie up ends. Statement issued tonight by President Mitchell and UMW officers.
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Plot to assassinate French president disclosed
A plot to kill President Lambet in Lyon surfaced after an electrician named Gauthier stole two thousand francs from an Nimes electric company. He was traced to Orange where arrested, with documents found linking an anarchist conspiracy to the planned assassination during Lambet’s Lyon visit to unveil Carnot’s memorial.
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McKinley Qualifies to Vote in Canton Precinct B
President McKinley registered to vote in Canton first ward precinct B this morning. He supplied the name William McKinley age 57 married and living at 723 North Market street. Judge Day accompanied him as he walked to the polling place and back amid acquaintances.
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British Columbia nugget valued at 154000 arrives in New York
A massive gold nugget weighing 753 pounds was received at the New York assaying office from a British Columbia mining firm. The nugget, worth about 154000 dollars, arrived in a solid cone two feet high and was assigned to Montreal bank agents.
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John Sherman Laid To Rest In Mansfield Church
Thousands file past the catafalque as John Sherman is laid to final rest in Grace Episcopal church Mansfield Ohio. The casket lay in state between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. honoring the local figure who worshipped there in youth.
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Coal Firms in Wilkesbarre Resume Operations After Wage Talks
Wilkesbarre on October 27 reports most coal companies that had not yet raised wages did so this morning. The outlook is that all local collieries will resume today, signaling renewed activity in the mining region.
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Empress Dowager Seriously Ill In Tai Susen Fu
Information from Japanese sources reports the Empress Dowager gravely ill at Tai Suen Fu with most of the empire's leading physicians summoned to attend her.
Treasury reports record gold reserves at $451 million
Washington on October 25 reported a treasury gold balance of 451,477,404 dollars, the highest since founding and claimed as the world’s largest gold fund.
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First Meeting of Foreign Representatives on Peace Talks
London reports that the first meeting of foreign representatives to discuss peace negotiations was expected to be held yesterday, per dispatches from Peking and Yokohama.
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Registration figures show territorial election totals
Official returns from all Hawaiian islands indicate 11 216 men registered for the coming election, about 3 000 fewer than last year under the monarchy. Breakdown: Hawaii 2 717 Maui 2 058 Oahu 5 704 Kauai 739.
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Georgia Legislature Debates Judges Appointment Plan and Bills
In Atlanta the house debated a constitutional amendment restoring governor appointments for judges and solicitors general. Lawmakers advanced child labor bills and a cigarette sale ban. The senate discussed changing how judges and solicitors general are chosen and adding mutilation to rape penalties.
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Stevenson Addresses Crowd in Milwaukee Turning Point Speech
Adlai E. Stevenson receives a thunderous ovation at West Side Turner Hall in Milwaukee. He states a Democratic victory would end the Philippine war and allow Filipinos to form a stable government with U S protection against foreign encroachment.
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Execution demands widen names amid Chinese crisis
London dispatch from Pekin dated Oct 26 reports the foreign ministers in conference adding Prince Yi and Ying Nien to the previously demanded seven officials for execution. The allied commander at Pao Ting Fu is said to have arrested the provincial treasurer blamed for ill treatment of rescued missionaries.
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Mock presidential election at Vassar draws crowd
In Poughkeepsie on October 28 1900 the Vassar mock election week began with a Republican rally. Students portrayed Mark Hanna Roosevelt and Depew delivering stirring speeches. A twenty girl band in continental costumes played combs cymbals and drums while policemen kept order. Admiral and Mrs. Dewey were honored guests.
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England Proclaims Annexation of the Transvaal
Pretoria observes a formal annexation ceremony as the Transvaal joins the British Empire. The royal standard is raised in the main square while Grenadiers salute, bands play, Sir Alfred Milner reads the proclamation, and 6,200 troops march in review.
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Steamer Dolphin Brings Klondike Gold and Passengers
The Dolphin arrived from Skagway with 130 passengers and 200000 dollars in Klondike gold. Klondikers traveled up the Yukon on the Zealandi a after Dawson left October 14. The river carried ice for 100 miles and cold weather persisted. River navigation ends for the season as two small steamers are windbound on Lake Labarge.
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Hay Day Carnival Showcases Georgia Hay Potential
The Albany hay day carnival tied to a three day street fair on November 21 will display record quality hay from crow foot and crab grasses. Commercial interest grows as premiums aim to improve cutting curing and packing to boost merchantable hay in Georgia and the south.
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Recollections of Mrs Minnie E. Lee on supper singing
A memoir quip recalls singing A Life on the Ocean Wave at a supper and an audience wandering off before the finish. The anecdote highlights social reactions to a performance during wartime recollections.
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Precious Darling and Angel Title Turn to Demands
A woman, not yet married, begins calling him harshly in the morning as she enforces chores. The dialogue shows shifting control and rising tension in a strained relationship. The piece centers on domestic power dynamics and coercive behavior.
Imperialism costs estimated in late 19th century figures
Official estimates around 1897 to 1902 show costs ranging from 83.4 million to 209 million with figures labeled as official estimates. The garbled text suggests multiple country or project costs and a final note near 620.7 million.
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After the election the defeated will explain how it happened
The Charleston News and Courier notes that the defeated will explain the outcome and those who warned against actions like court packing will hear echoes of I told you so. It frames the political maneuver as a charge of crime when others do it.
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Boxers in China Face Death Reports and Personal Crises
Reports concerning prominent boxers in China include death notices and personal crisis claims. The details are unclear and echoed across sources, raising questions about accuracy and motive behind the reports.
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China
New York Drags On Green-Gaynor Case Rivaling Jarndyce
The Green-Gaynor case in New York drags through court battles, comparing in length and complexity to Dickensian Jarndyce v Jarndyce as details unfold.
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Endles s prayer scheme against McKinley fades
The text notes that the endless prayer scheme aimed at defeating McKinley seems to falter as ballots loom, suggesting the ballots may decide the final tally more than religious lobbying.
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Cotton market drop blamed on farmer dumping
The Augusta Chronicle notes farmers dump cotton on the market aiding bears to drive prices down. It laments a New York Sun attack on Lee and cites Chicago deaths linked to weather changes. It also reports on dining options in New York with many hotels and restaurants.
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Nose News Describes Late Sprint Duel Between Bryan and McKinley
In a tight home stretch Bryan and McKinley battle neck and neck with Bryan having the longer nose and McKinley a pug nose. The Nebraskan is favored to push his nose under the wire first.
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Editor McIntosh Warns of Cotton’s Risks to Farmers
Editor McIntosh argues cotton deceives farmers and ruins thousands but hogs hominy and hay are reliable, stating the three feed staples never desert the farmer. The remark frames crop choice as a matter of risk versus steadiness in farming.
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Legislature Times Cites Frittering and Prohibition Pressure
The text questions whether the legislature will waste time until session end then rush bills without care. It notes a strong majority in favor of upholding the local option law and suggests prohibitionists may refrain from introducing bills in the current body.
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