Vienna Progress notes Florida orange crop estimates and trade signals
The Vienna Progress reports Florida orange crop estimates from 9,000,000 to 10,000,000 boxes amid a climate expectation of 70,000 boxes. It mentions Ban Pranciaco Gal as a center for pilot charges and harbor provisions, noting minimal government spending and a Japan Germany trade treaty. It also notes Britain seeking similar privileges under most favored nation terms.
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Florida
Ban Pranciaco
Gal
Japan
Germany
Great Britain
Parragat Sets Record Run Between New York and Norfolk
On a coastal voyage from New York to Norfolk the torpedo boat Parragat set a record as the fastest in the world. It maintained an average speed of twenty two knots about twenty seven miles per hour despite adverse weather.
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New York
Norfolk
Parragat
Trial in Dontaville Ky Clears Court Over Food Vlauities
In Dontaville Kentucky a trial involving four great densities of money testimony led the Wadge to clear the courtroom of all spectators. He stated that this world is followed in all cases where the idly curious should look to food on vulgarities.
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Dontaville
Wadge
Rail link from City of Mexico toward South America revived
The proposed railroad from the City of Mexico south toward South America is back in progress. About 1700 miles separate Mexico City from the South American frontier. Over 400 miles are in operation and 800 more are under construction. The remaining 500 miles hinder the project and may remain unsettled for a long time.
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City of
Mexico
South America
City of Mexico
South American
Polo dangers mar Lords Roberts family reputation
The London Chronicle notes the irony as Lord Roberts' son enjoys polo despite the risks. It recalls his past efforts to reduce polo injuries including a helmet requirement. Yet the tally of killed and wounded officers still harms polo's standing with authorities.
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London Chronicle
Lord Roberts
Hen outgrows land in value claims by Kansas farmer
A Kansas farmer argues a hen is more valuable than land, noting twenty bushels of corn worth $2 versus a hen laying ten dozen eggs worth $1.50, with the hen’s low upkeep making her a better revenue. A San Francisco Chronicle remark compares it to a California farmer earning $2 an acre from crops.
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Hanw
Oldap
Kansas
Hoe
Jaod
Henson
California
San Francisco Chronicle
Walking the Best Form of Exercise Says Dr Shrady
Dr George TF Shrady, a leading physician, favors walking over bicycling or horseback riding as the most natural way to gain air and sunshine. He notes most health issues come from worry and poor self care rather than overexertion, and warns against excessive gymnastic training, praising walking as a habit that keeps both mind and body clear.
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George TF. Shrady
Shrady
Dr. Shrady
Public interest in McKinley's aged mother noted
The New York Journal highlights the nation’s respect for President McKinley’s mother during the inauguration. Her portrait appears in papers, drawing praise for a quiet, influential role in shaping the president’s character without public life in politics.
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McKinney
New York Journal
Here’s to the men who lose a noble wearied fight
ABroadburnt poem praises those who strive and fall, saluting the noble effort of the vanquished. It extols courage, resilience, and the honor found in toiling toward an unattained triumph, noting that the true worth lies in pressing forward despite fate.
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George HL. Broadburnt
An Unusual Burglary and a Gift of Justice
A weary traveler finds shelter with a kindly old woman who keeps sick money and a mortgage on her bed. A hungry burglar arrives for cash but is offered help instead, with a note and loan repaid in a year. The tale contrasts need, trust, and the thin line between crime and kindness.
Extremes in the weather drive thermometer sales
A Washington Star report notes a druggist who sells a large line of thermometers saw a run as cold or warm weather hit. Despite a normally dull trade, Monday brought a surge, with many customers buying thermometers to track the mercury, especially around Christmas.
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Washington Star
Woman's place in China discussed in Shanghai paper
A Shanghai paper argues that in China a woman is not a husband’s companion and cannot bear, given current social structures. It states that a young wife, when introduced to a new family, treats her husband as the last person with whom she has any relation, and he would be ashamed to be seen with her or share views, as he would be laughed at by the extended family.
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Imaan Writera
Indy
Shera
Jameses
Husband
James
Ching
Bradley
Cettin
Josiah
Chiny
Hhen
Philaster
Horace
Lye
Gald
Are
Oretur
Sauid
Waverley Magazine
China
Shanghai
Supreme Court of the
State of Georgia
Henry White
State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Courts ” of
Georgia
British Postal Savings as a Major Bank of Britain
The British government stands as one of the world’s greatest bankers, holding nearly 500 million dollars in post office deposits payable on call and paying 2.5 percent annual interest. Last year deposits rose by 50 million dollars, per the San Francisco News Letter.
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British Postal Savings
San Vyanoleco
Love and Locks {illegible} Elopement of Governor Kinson's Son
John P. Atkinson, seventeen, son of Governor Atkinson, and Ada Byrd, fifteen, daughter of O P Byrd, eloped and wed near Kingston Georgia on Friday morning. Parents offered a $100 reward to arrest the couple while telegrams across the state sought to stop the match. They plan to keep apart until educated. The marriage is challenged for illegality as both were under age and the license was issued by a sixteen year old boy.
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Atkinson
John P. Atkinson
W. ¥. Atkinson
Ada Byrd
O. P. Byrd
Kingston
Byrd
John P. Davis
Luther
Mr. Atkinson
Misa Byrd
Ind
Georgia Baptists Meet at Gainesville Convention
The Georgia Baptist state convention opened at First Baptist Church in Gainesville at 10 o clock Friday. Ex Governor Northen was elected president by acclamation. Officers elected include Dr JH Kilpatrick first vice president Rev JM Waller second vice president Rev S Jameson third vice president and Capt JG McGall fourth vice president. Rev B D Ragsdale re elected clerk J S Childe assistant clerk. Dr J A Wynne introduced H W J Ham to welcome delegates and locals.
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Gainesville
Northen Manorch
Georgia Baptist State Convention
First Baptist Church
J. J. Whitield
Hawkinsville
Northen
JH. Kilpatrick
White Plains
J. M. Waller
Marshallville
Jameson
Atlanta
J. G. McGall
Quitsnan
B. D. Ragsdale
Conyers
Childe
Madison
J. A. Wynne
H. W. J. Ham
Baptiste
Gainedville
Senate Debates Treaty as House Awaits Tariff Action
The senate thoroughly discussed the arbitration treaty on Friday with all amendments voted. Bacon's amendment shielding bonds or debts owed to British subjects from arbitration was adopted. Indications point to passage. The tariff bill will loom large with expected changes while the House plans limited action until the senate finishes its tariff section.
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House
Senate
Bacon
Colonel Grant Declines Assistant Secretary Appointment
New York dispatch reports Police Commissioner Fred Grant sent to President McKinley that he cannot consider the offer of assistant secretary of war. He declines with thanks and regrets that he cannot serve in the administration he aided.
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New York
Fred Grant
McKinley
William McKinley
United States
Tom
Grant
Harbor Defense Land Deed Filed for Plum Island Use
Major .8 Leech of the United States War Department stationed at New London Conn filed in Suffolk county clerk’s office a deed conveying 220 acres to the United States for 25000 dollars. The land and part of Plum Island at the Long Island Sound entrance will aid an elaborate harbor defense system at the eastern entrance.
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Leech
United States War Department
New London
Conn
Suffolk County
United States
Plum Island
Long Island Sound
Office Seekers Barred by Secretary Gage Visitor Hours
Secretary Gage bans nonurgent visits to the office. From now on visitors only from 10 to 1 on non-cabinet days, and 9 to 10:30 on cabinet days. No other hours unless urgent official business.
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Gage
Georgia Cotton Market Tops in Year and Other News
The Rome inland cotton market expands with an estimated total of 64 518 bales for the year and a further 25 000 bales expected. Interventions in the Maple and Phenix case proceed. Georgia doctors invite attendance at Macon session with famed speakers. Providence Knitting Mills seeks a receiver for Douglasville Mills amid suspicions of a larger scheme. Nobles sentenced for murder and execution delays loom for accomplice Gna Fambles. Appeals and new trials loom in Henry White’s case. The Georgian Oratorical Association forms in Atlanta with university representatives and officers. Gustavus W Smith and Henry Wayne reports printed for rebellion records after a Brown discovery. Baptist convention anecdotes reveal committee stalemate and Augusta venue. Epworth Leaguers plan Atlanta conference with 2000+ youths and one-fare rail travel offering.
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Rome
Julius L. Brown
Brown
Gustavus W. Smith
Henry (. Wayne
Georgia
Livingston
Colonel Livingston
Secretary of War
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Joseph Price
Philadelphia
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Richmond
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Birmingham
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Douglasville Hosiery and Cotton Mills Company
Rhode Island
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B. R. King
University of Georgia
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Mercer University
H. 8. Phillips
Emory College
F. W. Stone
North Georgia Agricultural College
J. A. Betjaman
Technological Institute
Lansing Burrows
Anguata
John S. Eden
West Point
R. B. Miner
Valdosta
J. J. Whitfield
J. B. Carroll
John M. Green
B. Hamilton
J. G McCall
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