First Negro Colonist Shipment Planned From Birmingham
The Liberia Colonization Company plans to ship 260 African Americans from Birmingham to Monrovia via Savannah aboard Central of Georgia routes. President Lee Cowart leads the effort with W. D. Hammett arranging transport to Savannah for departure in late January or early February, with a follow up shipment in six to eight months.
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Birmingham
Ali
Monrovia
Africa
Central of Georgia
Savannah
Liberia Colonization Company
Lee Cowart
W. D. Hammett
Vermont Overhaul of Cigarette Law Sparks Debate
The article critiques a new law banning cigarette sales to minors as flawed by targeting sellers rather than users. It notes supporters hope enforcement will curb underage smoking, while critics worry adults must buy for youths. It also reports Texas census quirks with tiny counties and vast counties like Tom Green.
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Texas
Bailey County
Cochran
Andrews
Lynn
Dawson
Tom Green
Ohio
Settlement Reached on Vanderbuilt Estate Valuation
A settlement ends the dispute over Cornelius Vanderbilt’s estate value, with an appraised figure near 70 million dollars. This aligns closely with Chauncey Depew’s post death estimate, though prevailing opinion once placed Vanderbilt’s net worth between 100 and 125 million.
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Cornelius Vander
Chauncey M. Depew
Vanderbilt
Franklin man pledges whiskey for McKinley win
A Franklin, Pennsylvania taper bet on McKinley’s election promised whiskey for six months if successful. He soon quit after days as his stomach rebelled, becoming a strict teetotaler.
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Franklin, Pa
McKinley
Ga Loan & Trust Co Offers Loans From 150 To 5000
The Ga Loan & Trust Co of Macon can provide loans from 150.00 to 5000.00 with interest at 6 percent. Attorney D. L. Henderson notes the loan offer.
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Ga, Loan & Trust Co
Macon
D. L. Henderson
Reward for Whiskey Selling in Vienna and Dooly County
The Vienna Progress offers a reward of ten dollars for evidence leading to the conviction of anyone selling whiskey in Vienna and six dollars for evidence in Dooly county outside Vienna. The rewards stay in effect until mid January to cover the holidays.
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Vienna
Dooly County
Lost pocketbook notice in Pinehurst Georgia
I have lost or mislaid my pocket book with notes payable to me I warn all persons from buying or trading for any notes. I will pay liberally for the return of the pocketbook and its contents, D Masupura Pinehurst Ga.
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Masupura
Pinehurst
Vienna Town Charter Repeal Bill Introduced
Notice states a bill will be introduced in this session of the General Assembly to repeal the charter of the town of Vienna and all amendments thereto. This notice is dated November 19 1900.
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General Assembly
Vienna
Vienna City Incorporation Proposal Sails Through Tonight
A bill to incorporate the City of Vienna and define its limits was presented with action slated for November 19 1900. The measure seeks municipal structure, governance, and boundaries for the new city.
Brazen Counterfeits Target Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic
An alert warns of rampant counterfeits of Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic with a Savannah-made fake that forced a packaging change by the wholesaler. A doctor testimonial from Conway Arkansas cites rapid fever resolution after using the genuine tonic, urging buyers to demand authentic bottles.
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Johnson
Savannah
Textile and cloth patterns and fabrics advertised
An advertisement lists 64 inch Venecian Cloth 64 inch Camel’s Half S4 inch Zebuline Cloth 46 inch Silk and Wool Dress Patterns. Also 46 inch Silk and Wool Cashmere Outings and Fancy Worrieds from 80 up offering fabrics and outfits.
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Black Man's Land
Vermont
J. F. Kincarton
M.D
Conway, Ark
Girarpeav
Uae
Lena T
E.G. Walton & CO
Colaire
E. G. Walton & CO
BuyIina
Hime
Hamilton
Vienn
Howard M. Smith
Second St
J. H. Woodward & Son
J. C. Hamilton
K. R. Lewis
the Bank OF Vienna
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