U S War Chief Warns on Monroe Doctrine in New York Speech
Secretary of War Root warned that the United States must defend the Monroe Doctrine or risk losing the Western Hemisphere. He cited German ambitions and Danish West Indies interests, pressing Congress to act amid talk of island sales and negotiations with Germany.
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War Root
New York
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Danish
India Islands
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Christmas
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Yelanda
Germany
Holstein
Denmark
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White
London
Eee Pets
United States
Augusta Aims for Camp Ground Push by Fleming
Washington May 1 Congressman Fleming of the Tenth district has filed an application for Augusta to receive one of four proposed camping grounds. The plan calls for camps in each region to train large troop bodies annually, giving soldiers suitable experience. Augusta’s claim is urged as a healthy site based on reports from the department about past camps during the Spanish war.
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Washington
Augusta
Diemting
Anta
Lead and Zinc Deposits Found in Tennessee mine
In Bristol Tennessee on May 1 reports of lead and zinc ore discoveries near the James A. Tillar vein show assays from 40 to 86 percent lead or zinc. Veins run 40 to 80 feet wide and value is stated as well over eighty dollars per ton above mining costs, prompting plans for new capital ventures at once.
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Bristol
Apts
NEW OFFICERS OF W T U ELECT PRESIDENT HART SIBLEY
In Atlanta on April 98 the Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention announced new officers. Jennie Hart Sibley of Etna Point was elected president, with B J Terbutton as vice president and J S Moore of Oxford as treasurer. District leaders were named across the state.
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Onitd Tudor Bittidorssh
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Woman's Christian Temperanos Union Atute
South Atlanta Union
G. A. Cochran
Teeple
Savanah
Hivs
Jennie Hart Sibley
Eta Point
B. J. ‘Erbutton
Sanders Hills
Bouohollo
Tay
J. H. Redding
Regulator tale of a whitecopper band in Tatnall
A white man, Johnson from Tatnall county, reports an organized whitecopper band near Reidsville and Tatnall. He claims two or three murders and numerous outrages, saying the group defies arrest and manipulates juries, making indictments impossible and allowing continued abuses.
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Johnson
Tatnall
Reidsville
Washington capitalists plan power mill project at Anthony shoals
Washington Georgia April 26 reports say local capitalists led by Fred B Pope and Colden Rhind of Augusta and others from Augusta have acquired interests in the Anthony shoals property with the goal to transmit water power to Washington and Augusta. A plan to erect a 200000 dollar cotton mill is noted among the proposals. The group includes J P Verdin and Scott of Goochland.
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Washington
Fred B. Pope
Colden Rhind
Augusta
Anthony Shoals
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Ixon
J. P. Verdi
Archbishops Render Judgment On Reservation Rule
London May 1 archbishops of Canterbury and York render judgment on reservation of the character. They state the Church of England forbids reservation in any form and that believers should face penalties while advocates seek legal changes. The note mentions reactions to the law and ongoing efforts to alter it.
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Canterbury
York
Church of England
Hamilton's Forge Fading the Boers in Relief Efforts
May 1 dispatch from Bloemfontein reports Lord Roberts noting persistent Boer attacks near Thaba N'Ouh and surrounding areas. British forces under Rundle Hamilton and Dorrien hold strong positions with Gordon, Dickson brigades, French cavalry, and airmid infantry support. Telegraphed details describe Boer fortifications, artillery duels, and external efforts to cut British convoys as reinforcements mass for possible moves.
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Taba N’ohu
Grady
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Thuba N’chuanya
Shaba «N’ohn
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Wepener
Scelie
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Ohwas
Gentral Rundle
Ian Hamilton
Binith-Dorrien
Ana
Hamilton
Boars
George White
Windsor
Victoria
Ladysmith
Gene Hunter
Kimberley
Mafeking
Barton
Nes Fisoarel
Bay
Killing of First Cousin Sparks Long Feud in Richland
May 1 report from Commis 8. O. states farmer David Hatth cocks surrendered to sheriff after killing his first cousin Mark Harth cock during a family feud. They met at a sick neighbor’s home. Mark arrived first, Dave shot him with a shotgun after an early dispute. Mark’s body lay at the scene and Hatth is jailed awaiting trial. In separate note from Warminsylum Ga. Jim Murray collects snakes, once sold to Dr. Goss, sent to Johns Hopkins University.
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Richland County
Mark Harthcock
Mark
Dave
Mack
Waruinsylum
Jim Murray
Goss
Athens
Johns Hopkins University
Watson Declines Any Nomination Under No Circumstances
Report from Arminia dated April 27 notes Populist circles debating Watson of Georgia for various tickets. Watson repeatedly states he is done with politics and would not accept any nomination, asking to be numbered among the politically dead and left to rest in peace.
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Arminia
Ataten
Watson
Georginn
Farmer Bramlett Assassinated While Plowing in Georgia
Harris Bramlett a known citizen and accused informer in county Whitson cases was shot in his field ten miles south of Spniva Place. An unidentified man with a black board fired two shots, lodging one bullet in Bramlett’s stomach and killing him instantly. The killer fled to the hills, body mangled beyond recognition, as Bramlett’s daughter witnessed the scene.
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Spniva Place
Harris Bramlett
Bramlett
Captain Bill Denton Confederate Captain of Four Years
Denton, a Georgia native from Ware county, earned the nickname Captain Bill after enlisting before age 15 and serving four years in the Confederate Army. A popular, generous old-school gentleman and storyteller, he is a progressive farmer and retired merchant with a Georgia family history of service in early battles and Indian wars.
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Wargoness
Bill Denton
Bickley
Ware County
Bill
Georgia
England
Dentons
Denton
Woodside cotton mill to be built in Gainesville
Gainesville citizens have subscribed all stock for the Woodside cotton mill to be capitalized at 200000 dollars with 110000 subscribed locally. The plant will run 10000 spindles and 800 looms employing about 860 workers. Nearby plans include a 1,000,000 dollar mill at New Holland Springs. In other news, a 14 year old boy was accidentally shot and killed near Wareross while handling a loaded shotgun. A Georgia Alabama region report predicts a small cotton crop this year due to high corn and grain plantings. In Rooney, bond issue for public schools and artesian well passes unanimously with 10000 dollars in bonds approved.
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Woodside
Pacolet Manufacturing Company
New Holland Springs
Colusius
H. Bussey
South
Georgia
Alabama
Losses at Santiago and Manila Demands War Dept Totals
Washington April 30 1898 the war department reports complete casualty tallies for the Fifth Army Corps in the Santiago campaign from July 22 to July 17 1898. Losses include 81 officers 23 enlisted killed, 101 officers 1 844 enlisted wounded, total 1 688 officers and enlisted. Strength at Santiago listed as 800 officers and 17 84 0 men. Seventh regiment infantry led deaths with 189. Sixteenth 129. Roosevelt and Seventh infantry each 127.
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Fifth Army Corpa
Santiago
Dusie
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Governon- Roosavelt
Seventh Infantry
Phillippines
Hinaros
Manila
Heavy Rain Drenches Colorado Dam Threats Rise
Denver reports 20 days of April’s heavy rainfall surpassing normal levels with 20 inches recorded citywide. Concerns grow over Onatlewood dam safety as Cherry Creek rises and Platte River ditches flood, risking property and lives. no fatalities reported yet.
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Denver
Rocky Mountains
Uropa
Onatlewood Dam
Cherry Creel
Platte
Bridal Veil Gauze Fire Destroys Veil at Russian Wedding
At a London ceremony for M DeStahl and Count Alexiy Carditoff attended by Prince of Wales Lord Rosebery and others, a candlelit veil caught fire but was quickly doused. no serious damage reported though one assistant, Professor Joseph Denk, was injured in a separate incident at a hotel in Boubonneau. The London incident followed the Russian ambassador’s marriage in the Russian chapel with notable guests aboard a ship.
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M. DeStahl
Alexiy Carditoff
London
Prince of Wales
Lord Rosebery
United Stated
Epionaus Corps
Professor Denck
Bouuneuam
Aln
Joseph Denk
Opera House
Call For Bank Reports May 1 and Inauguration News
The comptroller of the currency issues a call for reports from penal banks by April 16. Bertha Hoffman, 19, daughter of a cigar maker, is found dead with a bullet wound near Prospent Heights. Charles Briggs is detained on suspicion. Allen is inaugurated in San Juan Puerto Rico, with Herbert Allen confirmed as a key official in the Porto Rico administration.
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Ponta
Bertha Hoffman
Prospent Heights
Charles Briggs
Allen
San Juan
Porto Rico
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Herbert Allen
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