Arkansas steamboat captain famed for a legendary laugh
The New Orleans Times-Democrat recalls John D. Adams, father of Sam Adams, a landmark Arkansas riverboat pioneer noted for a powerful, musical laugh that allegedly influenced government mail contracts. His charisma and jovial manner made him a celebrated figure among river men, though his hard edge surfaced in danger when angered.
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St. Charles
Sam B
John D. Adams
Sam
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Adima
Arkansas
Arkansas River
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Ike
Adama
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Bitters Promised To Cure Nervous Ailments And More
A questionable advertisement touts Inhiomuin as Tidicention nerve remedy produced with Milmonta association. It claims heart, malaria, constipation, rheumation, kidney complaints and related issues are remedied by Hostother'n Stoyhach Bitters, urging nervous patients to try the product.
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Duate
The World’s Fastest Runner Bernard J Weters Weighs 186 Pounds
A New York Journal profile praises Bernard J Weters from Lawrence Massachusetts as the world’s fastest runner. It notes his 085 second yard dash record setting performance, tall lean frame, left with a powerful finish and calm after record runs, describing his discipline and starter prowess.
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Lawrente
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Bat
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Kumara
Tana
Wofera
New York Journal
Cupolas Made From Layered Paper Models
A Philadelphia Record description details tall paper cupolas built from 24 to 30 layers. Each piece spans base to dome, forming a vaultlike strip. strips are moistened, stretched over a wooden model, dried, oiled, polished, asphalted, and varnished before final assembly into a round cupola.
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Philadelphia
Will False Tooth Grow A Russian Dentist Claim
A Russian dentist claims to grow false teeth into gums by drilling root holes in gutta percha or porca lain teeth and jaw, then using a soft granulated growth to connect and harden. American dentists contest the discovery as fraudulent.
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Ussian
Death of Henry George mayoral candidate in New York
Henry George, author of Progress and Poverty and Jeffersonian mayoral candidate, died suddenly at 4 45 AM in Union Square hotel New York from cerebral apoplexy. He had spoken across Queens and Brooklyn days before, promising to enforce equal laws for rich and poor, and his son Henry George Jr was named as his replacement candidate. George, aged 58, born September 2, 1869, led a vigorous campaign amid mass meetings and crowded halls.
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Jeffersonian Democracy
Greater
New York
Union Square
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Uedne
Brooklyn
Walter
George
Whitestone
College Point
Flushing
Central Opera House
God
Father
Duke of Argyle
Herbert Spencer
United Labor Party
Abrams. Hewitt
Roosevelt
Navy
Jeffersonian Democrats
Thomas Jefferson Democracy
Henry George, Jr
Sacramento
Cal
San Francisco
Cotton men come south in inspection tour
About fifty members of the New England Cotton Manufacturers Association, after their Philadelphia session, arrived in Washington on Friday and, invited by the Southern railway, began a tour of southern mill districts. They will inspect mills from Danville Virginia to Asheville North Carolina, Greensboro and other major mills in South Carolina.
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New England Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Philadelphia
Washington
Southern Railway
Danville
Greenesboro
Salisbury
Asheville
N. C
Spartanburg
Columbia
Greenville
South Carolina
Desk reward due as other claims loom over arrest
Atlanta detectives claim the money for the desk reward in the sheriff Gwyn murder case but acknowledge others may have rights. The old man Delk’s life sentence for complicity triggered the payout pause while detectives Looney Hewitt and Maehaffey hold claims pending resolution of additional claimants.
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Atlanta
Man Delk
Gwyn
Pike County
Looney, Hewitt
Maehaffey
Montgomerys New Cases Reported By Board Of Health
The Montgomery board of health reported twelve new fever cases on Thursday with no deaths. All cases are in the infected district. Exodus has ceased and alarm diminished. The Suizana relief committee is actively at work aiding twenty five of thirty families with nursing care. Negroes contribute to relief and nursing efforts. New Orleans reports sixty five yellow fever cases, eight deaths, totals of 1880 cases and 164 deaths, 683 recovered, 589 under treatment.
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Montgomery Board of Health
Suizana Relief Committee
Ayork
General Relief Fund
New Orleans Board of Health
New Orleans
Montgomery
Highland Park
Ala
Bay St. Louis
Memphis
Glinton
McHenry
Tee Boranton
Pascagoula
Biloxi
Mobile
Naval Scandal Rocks Athens Over Torpedoes Not Primed
A Greek naval scandal shocks Athens as torpedoes from the war with Turkey lacked percussion caps. Newspapers attack Prince George, commander of the torpedo flotilla, who was popular with the masses and supportive of the war effort, deeply affected by the controversy.
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Greece
Athens
Turkey
Prince George
Government Guarantee Covers Union Pacific Claim
Attorney General confirms AP statements on reorganization committee offer and government acceptance. The guarantee covers the full government claim against the main line including principal and interest, totaling over 58 million dollars. Outstanding government bonds aid amount 19,076,512, with 15,919,512 due January 1, 1898 and 3,167,000 due January 1, 1899.
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Aston Pacific
McKenna
Associated Press
Reorganization Committee
Union Pacifico
Confederate Soldier's Home at Atlanta to be Sold
The Confederate Soldier's Home at Atlanta will be sold on November 10 after a commissioners meeting approved bidding. The 119 acre tract will be divided into five and ten acre lots with 19 acres reserved for the home. Total cost was $41,000, including a $3,000 building, with a floating debt of $4,150 for insurance and watchmen. The land has appreciated since purchase eight years ago and is considered valuable and saleable.
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Atlanta
Captain Peeples Seeks New Trial In Guilt Case
Dalton captain Peeples faces a pending motion for a new trial after a $500 verdict. His bond remains $2000. Reportedly he plans to reveal a Chattanooga carpet employee’s letter alleging a sale connected to his son and the home carpet, timing yet to be shown in court.
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Captain Peeples
Dalton
Chattanooga
Drew M. Peeples
Captain Peoples
Texas Populists Seek Fusion Against Democratic Ring
The Texas populist state executive committee held two secret Dallas sessions and advised backing the Omaha platform nationally while supporting movements to redeem Texas from Democratic ring rule locally. Many see it as a bid to fuse with all elements opposed to the regular Democratic organization on state and county tickets.
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Texas
Dallas
Evans to found schools in cities across the United States
Announcement in New York states Dr. Thomas W. Evans American dentist of Paris, whose wealth is estimated at 30 to 35 million dollars, will use part of his fortune to establish and support educational institutions in various U.S. cities. Evans boarded the French liner La Touraine for Havre on Saturday.
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Paris
New York
Thomas W. Evans
Evans
la Touraine
Havre
Tragedy At Atlanta Football Game Ends In Death
A Virginia Georgia clash at Briebino Park Atlanta led to a fatal railway collision after the game killing Richard Von Gammon of Rome and William H Carlisle on Gooper street. Motorman Reeves and many spectators injured. Carlisle jury verdict cites negligence by Atlanta Railway Company. University players vow to disband amid grief and fear for football’s future in Georgia.
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Georgia
Briebino Park
Atlanta
Richard von Gammon
Rome
Grady Hospital
Osrlisle
Reeves
Young Carlisle
Halkem
J. R. ‘Stamps
William H. Carlisle
Atlanta Railway Company
Gooper Street
Woodward Avenue
Landing Gruby In Alaska Reveals Provision Run
A telegram to the War Department from Captain Ray dated Yukon September 17 reports landing six hundred tons of provisions. The supplies are to be moved by dog teams to Circle City and Dawson once the river freezes, aiding strategic needs as winter approaches.
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War Department
Washington
Ray
Yukon
Circle City
Dawson
Lighthouse Vessel No 69 Stands Firm in Hatteras Gale
Information from the lighthouse board indicates the new vessel No. 69 stationed on Diamond Shoal off Hatteras rode out the recent storm successfully. Reports from coastal stations say the gale was the fiercest in years and the vessel’s performance refutes the claim that such a position cannot be held in a heavy gale.
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Lighthouse Board
Washington
Diamond Shoal
Hatteras
Campaign winds down as New York votes near end
The Greater New York municipal campaign practically ceased by Saturday night. Final appeals went out by mail Sunday and Monday. A few parades occurred Monday night, but the campaign effectively ended Saturday, leaving the outcome to about 570,000 voters.
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Greater New York
Seven Die in Delaw are Coal Mine Fire
A devastating fire at the Von Storch mine in Scranton Pennsylvania traps seven workers and possibly another missing Polander as smoke fills the riverside slope. The mine's three faults were engulfed by flames for hours with two escape routes blocked, leaving workers silenced in the deck and surface belts.
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Lackawanna
Wyoming
Pittston
Delaware and “Hudson Company
von Storch
Scranton
Ascape
Susit ar Jewett Named Assistant State Librarian in Georgia
Miss Susit ar Jewett was appointed by Governor Atkinson to fill the unexpired term as assistant State Librarian after Ellen Dortch Longstreet's resignation. Her background in the educational department and strong literary knowledge support expectation she will secure the full term from the next state librarian.
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Georgia State Library
Nmisa
Jewett
Atkinson
Susit Ar Tewett
Miss Jewett
Ellen Dorteh-Longstreet
Jowett
State Educational Department
Department of State
Iheoming
Tennessee Centennial Closed After Grand Fireworks Display
The Tennessee Centennial Exposition closed on Saturday after a day of light features and a packed auditorium night event. About 30,000 attendees joined in the closing ceremonies with a fireworks show and a concert. A love feast marked the end as sixteen guns fired and the doxology united the audience in a final chorus.
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Tennessee
Germany Demands Indemnity After Imprisoned Subject
Advices from Port Au Prince report serious friction between Hayti and Germany over the detention of a German citizen. Count Soherwin, the German minister, has hauled down his flag and three German warships are said to be en route to back the ultimatum for indemnity. The incident has stirred native excitement.
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Hayti
Port Au Prince
Germany
Count Soherwin
Cotton Oil Mills Burn at Edgewood near Atlanta
Fire destroyed the Georgia Cotton Oil Mill company buildings at Edgewood, Atlanta suburb, between 6 and 8 am Sunday. All but a few small structures burned, oil saturated timbers preventing salvage. Hull and lint storage houses, boiler room, fire pump house and scalehouse survived. Loss estimated at 117000 dollars.
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Georgia Otton Ol Company
Edgewood
Georgia Cotton Oil Mill Company
Atlanta
Weyler Ordered to Remain in Havana Pending Blanco Arrival
A Havana dispatch reports General Weyler has been ordered by Madrid to stay in Havana until General Blanco arrives. The move may indicate Weyler's arrest for refusing to obey orders to command General Castellanos. Weyler reportedly wished to sail before Blanco could reach Havana.
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Blanco
Weyler
Madrid
Castellanos
Blanca
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