Holiday goods flood local stores and county news
Squire Tom Lewis visited Glasgow district in town yesterday while Thomasville merchants stock large and fine goods. Jack rabbit killed on Thursday and Miss Laura Love, a Quin cy Florida resident, visited Miss Wailie Smith. Cave growers in Thomas plan to save seed this year as crop value rises. A notice seeks a farm rental of 60 to 100 acres with 40 improved. Weather turns colder increasing fire danger and urging careful prevention. John Hall of Moultrie among town visitors. he is a leading local merchant.
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Thomas
John Hall
Moultrie
Hall
Clerks Move Between Railroads In Florida and Alabama
Mr J C Blalock formerly with the Plant System at High Springs Florida has accepted a position in the freight department of the L and N Railway Company at Montgomery. Professor R C Little of Cairo was in town yesterday and is regarded as an excellent teacher with a fine school there.
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J.C. Blalock
High Springs
Fla
Montgomery
R C. Little
Cairo
City notes and carnival visits reported in Thomasville
Sherif Hight was consulted about a man found dead near Cairo from natural causes not requiring a coroner's jury. Marshal Stephens oversaw filling in cone depressions on lower Jackson street, a heavily traveled road needing upkeep. Young bettors cheated at the fair grounds. a game promoter refunded them. Miss Julia Brock of Whigham and Miss Katie Hollingsworth of Miami visit cousins on Metcalfe avenue East End for carnival events, with Hollingsworth staying through winter.
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Sherif Hight
Cairo
Marshal Stephens
Jackson Street
Railway Statioo
Julia Brock
Whigham
Katie Hollingsworth
Miami
Ohio
J. R Salter
Metcalfe Avenue
East End
Miss Hollingsworth
Thomasville
Paisters Rally Over Repainted Allen Normal and Industrial School
Paisters express anger at repainting of the Allen Normal and Industrial school building while noting the improved appearance. The institution, described as one of the best in the south, enjoys strong patronage with every room and class filled to capacity.
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Allen Normal and Industrial
James Evans Arrested and Fined in Glasow District
Bailiff Martin searched for James Evans a colored man charged with a misdemeanor. Evans avoided town until yesterday when he was captured. He pleaded guilty before Judge Roddenberg and received a $25 fine plus costs, which he paid.
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James Evans
Evans
Glasgow
Judyne Roddenberg
Plant System Freight Traffic Manager Resigns
A morning report from Montgomery states that D. F. Jack, Freight Traffic Manager of the Plant System, has resigned. The rumor claims the move is favored by railroad men.
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D. F. Jack
Montgomery
Thom asville Man Marries Dorothy Berry in Brunswick
Mr Anson Ball and Miss Dorothy Berry were married in Brunswick and arrived Friday evening in Thomasville. Ball is a respected local businessman. The community extended congratulations as Dr E Daniel of Boston moves to Moultrie to practice.
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Anson Ball
Brunswick
Dorothy Berry
Ball
Thomasville
l'mmEs Enterprise
E. Daniel
Boston
Moultrie
Ex Senator Pasco Talks Isthmian Canal Plans in Town
Ex Senator Pasco of Florida visited Stuart last eight days then Monticello for his daughter's wedding. He serves on the Isthmian Canal Commission and said the report is ready for the president next week. He noted the president favors starting canal work in his term and declined to choose between Nicaragua and Panama routes, citing forthcoming commission details.
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Pasco
Florida
Stuart
Monticello
Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
Pacco
Pase
Nicaragua
Panama
Congress
Canal
Death of Infant Geraldine Walker at Family Home
Geraldine Walker two years old died Saturday at her parents' home in the city. The child was described as bright and beloved by family. Burial followed Sunday afternoon at Bold Spring church with Rev. J. P. Wardlaw officiating.
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Geraldine
D. W. Walker
Bold Spring Church
J. P. Wardlaw
Ballard Ballard Wedding at Parents Home
At the Bal lard residence Sunday afternoon J W H Mitchell J P officiating Miss Bessie Ballard wed Mr B F E Kelly. The couple will reside in Thomasville. Kelly a well known merchant. Ballard admired county's attractive young lady.
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L. Ballard
J. W H. Mitchell
J. P
Bessie Ballard
B. FE. Kelly
Thomasville
Kelly
Civil service exams in Georgia for draftsman posts
The U S civil service commission will examine applicants in Thomasville on December 30 31 for heating and ventilating draftsmen with salary 1200 per year. A January 23 4 exam for mechanical draftsman pays 1200 per year. Tests occur in Savannah Macon Augusta Thomasville and Atlanta with Mr Geo Swith at the post office for details.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Thomasville
Georgia
Savannah
Macon
Augusta
Atlanta
Geo Swith
Meigs Jail Break Attempt Ends With Capture
A negro named Ernest Boyd was arrested in Meigs on larceny charges and bound over to county court. He escaped briefly during a pursuit that involved two doctors, one striking him with a scantling. he was recaptured and jailed at the hotel Deas by Sheriff Hirb.
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Ernest Boyd
Meigs
Roddenberg
Herbert Brandon
Sheriff Hirb
Deas
Keefer sells Hansell Street residence to Ohio winter resident
Through the Hopkins Real Estate Agency Mr Keefer has sold his Hansell street home facing the city park. The buyer is W D Rees of Cleveland Ohio who will become one of Thomasville’s winter residents.
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Hopkins Real Estate
Keefer
Hansell Street
Thomasville
W. D. Rees
Cleveland
Ohio
Palmer Visits from Scranton as I C S Official
Mr. D. L Palmer once of this county now serves as assistant superintendent of the International Correspondence Schools in Scranton Pennsylvania. He is on a brief visit with headquarters in Savannah.
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D. L Palmer
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
Savannah
Mitchell Proposes Bill to Incorporate Coolidge Town
Representative Mitchell has introduced legislation to incorporate Coolidge, noting the town has already elected a mayor and board of aldermen.
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Mitchell
Coolidge
Ada Moran Attends Primitive Baptist Session at Valdosta
Miss Ada Moran attended the Ochlockonee Association of the Primitive Baptist church at Valdosta on Saturday and Sunday, returning home Sunday night.
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Ada Moran
Ochlockonee Association of the Primitive Baptist Church
Valdosta
Escaped convict Allen Brown captured by Sheriff Hight
Sheriff Hight arrested Allen Brown a recent escapee who fled from McRee's plantation in Lowndes and headed toward the 17th in Thomas. Brown faces return to prison as the moonlit cane nights continue.
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Sheriff Hight
Leb
Allen Brown
McRee
Lowndes
Thomas
Allen
Woman Burned to Death in Madison and Walcott Street Fire
A fire at 11 o'clock yesterday morning on Madison and Walcott streets claimed Lizzie Warren an elderly paralyzed Black woman living in a rear room The building burned rapidly firemen lacking water could not save her McKinnon a white bystander forced entry but flames prevented rescue The dwelling owned by Sarah Pounder was uninsured and others nearby escaped damage The scene drew hundreds of both Black and white onlookers and left a grisly report of charred remains
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Madison and
Walcott Strees
Lizzie Warren
Duncan McKinnon
Mr. McKinnon
Wr. McKinnon
Sarah Pounder
St Roberts
Rambler Race Meeting Sees Sparse Attendance and One Winner
The meeting closed yesterday with a small crowd and a dull card. Randolph won the main nine race, a half mile best two in three, after two easy heats. Dogs and horses ran extra heats as rabbits spun, but the rabbit event lagged behind day one. Col Horton earns public thanks for organizing under tough conditions.
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Randolph
Cycloneta
Enblaze Randolph
Jack Rabbits
White
Col Horton
Broadway Wins Postponed Race At Local Track
A modest crowd watched a single race run as a postponed event from yesterday. Broadway led in the first heat then won the second, with Lizzie Tello taking second and Haco third. Rabbit races drew less interest as rabbits were frightened and ran poorly. Starting was orderly and horses were well managed for an even start.
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Senator Haskell
Haco
Broadway
Col. Horton
Death of Jerry McCarthy in Merrillville Inquest Verdict
Coroner Johnson held an inquest into the death of Jerry McCarthy in Merrillville. The jury, after hearing two last-witness testimonies, found he died on November 20 1901 from natural causes. Foreman Wm McMillan signed the verdict along with S L Evans W H Brooks A P Canady Thomas P Blackshear and James W Barnette.
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Jerry McCarthy
Merrillville
Johnson
Wm. McMillan
S L. Evans
Governor Proclaims Ratified Constitution Effective Thanksgiving
Montgomery Alabama November 21 Governor Iiiks issues proclamation announcing ratification of the new constitution and its effective date on Thanksgiving Day November 28.
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Montgomery
Ala
Gov. Iiiks
Roosevelt Delivers Long Message to Cabinet
President Roosevelt completed reading his lengthy message to Congress during the regular cabinet session. The document is estimated to run between 28 000 and 30 000 words, signaling a comprehensive address on national matters.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
Freight Depot Fire at Plant System in High Springs
A Plant System freight depot in High Springs Florida burned today destroying the depot office records and a large freight lot. The cause of the fire is not known.
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High Springs
Fla
Turkish protest over Cyprus and Crete seen from Vienna
Vienna reports note that Turkey addresses an arrogant circular to powers protesting perpetual interference in Turkish affairs and seeks officials’ intentions on Crete. In Maryland and West Virginia, a major snowstorm blankets Oakland and Terra Alta with 22 inches depth and strong winds.
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Vienna
Turkey
Crete
Cumberland
Oakland
Terra Alta
W. Va
Alleghany Mountains
Brigands threaten murder over fall ransom
Dispatch from Sofia reports Mr Dickinson has received no reply to his ultimatum. Brigands warn they will kill Miss Stone if the fall ransom is not paid by January 1.
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London
Richmond Constitutional Convention Adopts Education and Segregation Amendments
In Richmond on November 23, a constititional convention adopted an amendment establishing compulsory education for children aged 8 to 13 unless excused by local authorities. A second amendment calling for separate schools for whites and blacks was also unanimously adopted.
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Richmond
Secreted cannon crackers found in cotton bale bound for Bremen
In Pensacola on November 22 authorities recovered several large cannon crackers and sulphur matches hidden in a bale of cotton meant for export to Bremen, Germany. The bale was loaded aboard the British steamship Cayo Largo which is carrying 16 000 bales of cotton.
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Pensacola
Fla
Bremen
Germany
Cayo Largo
Stone letter from Sofia confirms Miss Stone safe
World dispatch from Sofia reports another letter from Miss Stone received. Consul Dickinson declines to reveal contents but says Miss Stone and her companions are well.
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New York
Sofia
Miss Stone
Dickinson
U. S
Gen Wood Acquires San Juan Battlefield Land For Park
Gen Wood bought 200 acres of the San Juan battlefield including Lan Juan hill for the government at 15000 dollars. The tract will become a United States reservation and a beautiful park will be laid out on the historic site.
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Santiago de Cuba
Gen. Wood
San Juan Battlefield
Lan Juan Hill
Blackbonee
Bloody Bend
United States
Tailors Goose Plural Dilemma Highlights Grammar Debate
The New York Sun hosts a grammatical symposium on plurals. A tailor’s exchange shows no true plural for tailor's goose as gooses and geese both feel wrong, prompting a humorous plea for one and a second. A Sun correspondent notes the mother-in-law plural would be singular if two were needed.
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New York Sun
The
Sun
New York Mail and Express
Tower to honor Bishop Whipple at Faribault Cathedral
A tower in memory of the late Bishop Whipple will be erected over his crypt in the Cathedral at Faribault. The fund for the project is growing rapidly as donations come in.
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Whipple
Faribault
Key to success eludes Yonkers Statesman quip
A witty exchange quotes Mr Botts claiming to have found the key to success and Mrs Botts retorting that he may fail to find the keyhole, attributed to the Yonkers Statesman style of humor.
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Mr. Botts
Moon distance joke in London Bits quip page
A brief humor snippet from the London Bits column features a teacher and merchant's son debating cloth prices and a playful exchange about the moon's distance. Benny Bloomhamper is quizzed by a teacher about astronomical distance with a wry, comic reply.
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Benny Bloomhamper
Benny
Brief sketch honors Paul Cunningham long career at Rio Grande
A Nashville based obituary sketches the life of Paul D Cunningham who died at age 31 while serving as chief consulting engineer for the International Boundary Commission on the Water Boundary project along the Rio Grande from San Marcial New Mexico to the Gulf. Born in Georgia and educated in Tennessee, he rose from rodman to international engineer, with service in Cuba and on the Arizona line, and roles in river and harbor work. His father S A Cunningham edits Confederate Veteran and the South mourns a promising national servant.
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Tenn
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Rio Grande
Cunningham
Georgia
International Boundary Commission
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N. Mex
Gulf
S. A. Cunningham
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Tennesee
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Oxford
Atlanta and Florida
Corps of Engineers
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Chattanooga
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St. Louis
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Cuba
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War Department
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I Would Learn To Be Polite To Everybody
A short proverbs style piece from Little Christian expresses a self designed code: study hard without rivals, avoid bad company and language, seek civil respect, and act rightly even when observed. The tone emphasizes personal virtue and outward accountability.
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Christian
The boy who is never satisfied with his job
A message from Our Right Arm condemns a boy who seeks a perpetual “soft snap.” It warns the restless youth will fail to make lasting progress, always seeking work without money and never earning a solid livelihood.
House Approves Ten Minute Speech Limit Resolution
The house passed a resolution capping speeches at ten minutes and urged members to proceed to business promptly.
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House
King Edward's Coronation Set to Shape Next Year
London buzzes as coronation plans take center stage with attention on the upcoming royal ceremony. Officials and public figures anticipate a historic event drawing widespread interest and festivities across the city.
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Edward
London
Georgia Boy Delivers Box to Roosevelt Last Week
A Georgia boy handed President Roosevelt a box of Georgia pears last week. The beaming youngster hoped the fruit would be ripe for the occasion.
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Georgia
Roosevelt
Condense the President's Message for Readers
A brisk note on the challenge of delivering a lengthy presidential message. The writer urges tighter phrasing and invites better condensation to fit public consumption limits.
Macon Telegraph’s Power Column Influences Many
A mysterious man who writes the Ohms and Volts column in the Macon Telegraph appears to influence a wide range of topics and readers, spanning much of the visible landscape.
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Macon
Plant System official denies resignation rumors
Mr. D. Jack freight traffic manager of the Plant System declares he has not resigned and has no intention of resigning. He cannot explain how the rumor of his departure began in Montgomery.
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D. . Jack
Montgomery
Editor of Memphis Scimitar Quips On Happiness By Sex
The Memphis Scimitar editor remarks that men are happier than women, claiming providence compensates men for the paradise lost through women’s wiles. The remark reflects gendered early 20th century attitudes in a satirical editorial tone.
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The
Memphis Scimitar
Providence
Dispensary bill author cites party quitting as sanity evidence
A quote attributes Seah Wright with saying he must have been crazy when he quit the Democratic party. The note argues that his authorship of the dispensary bill passed by the legislature shows his current sanity.
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Seah Wright
Democratic Party
Western city claims rival depot as bad as Atlanta
A western city asserts a depot rivaling Atlanta in poor quality but the claim is dismissed as a clear canard. The text insists Atlanta stands alone in its poor depot status and rejects any challenged comparison.
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Atlanta
Atlante
Bill proposes higher pay for superior court judges
A legislature bill would raise the annual salary of superior court judges from 2000 to 2500 dollars. Supporters say judges are underpaid and many top lawyers cannot afford to serve on the bench at present salaries.
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Superior Court
Ohio Negro Legislative Candidate Receives Eight Votes
A brief remark from the Augusta Chronicle notes that a Black candidate who ran for the Ohio legislature appears still active and has secured eight votes. The editorial contrasts Ohio against Georgia in racial politics.
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Ohio
Georgia
Augusta Chronicle
Georgia White Primaries Highlight Rep Hardwick Critique
The Macon News condemns Representative Hardwick of Washington County for failing to persuade Georgians on a bill to disfranchise the negro. It asserts white primaries meet all needs and render such legislation unnecessary.
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Macon News
Hardwick
Washington County
Georgia
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