Washington Letter Reflects on 1901 Election Impact
The piece analyzes Tuesday's election results and their implications for future races. It discusses Howard Shepard as a potential Democratic gubernatorial and presidential candidate, Maryland's return of Arthur P. Gorman to the Senate, and Pennsylvania's weakened Republican margins. It notes party dynamics, cabinet considerations, and naval affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard M. Shepard
van Wich
Shpard
Shepard
Tamming
New York
Maryland
Arthur P. Gorman
Senate
Pennsylvania
Matt Quay
Washington News
Congress
Washington
Roosevelt
Death of Nora Ingram at Mt Vernon Heralds School Hope
Obituary from Mt Vernon area notes Nora Ingram born August 6 1877 died October 17 1901 from congestive chills after a brief illness at the home of Ma and Mrs J H Adams. The piece blends mourning with a call for Afro Anglo American education in Dooly County joining the Mt Vernon Baptist church in 1804 and promoting an industrial school in Vienna. It praises Nora as a devoted teacher and heartens a broader community effort for racial uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Adams
Mt.Vernon
Nora
Baptist Church
Mt. Vernon
Dooly County High and Industries School
Vienna
Dooly County
Empire
South
Post Office to Erect New building in Montezuma
The Post Office department appropriates funds for a new brick post office on the Dooly and Railroad streets corner in Montezuma. Construction starts at once with iron and plate glass front. upper stories to be used as an annex to the Hotel Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Montezuma
Dooly and
Railroad Streets
Record
The Saloon Must Go Drives Away Sinful Influence
A moral plea condemns the saloon for wrecking families and youth. The piece argues it corrupts minds, harms husbands and wives, and devastates communities, urging collective action to end its influence and protect living souls.
Poet and Prizefighter Dan Dawson Death at Thirty Eight
Dan Dawson died at age thirty eight, renowned as an iron founder and contractor, a top multi talent. He advised on a Harlem creosote factory contract, attended an Authors' Club reception to discuss Norse Mythology, and pursued horse racing and boxing interests in New York City. He was a celebrated athlete and a learned poetry enthusiast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Dawson
Crichton
New York
Harlem
Authors’ Club
Shespshead ‘Bay
Rushbrook
New York Athletic Club
Pittsburg Pronouns The Battle Over Spelling With final H
A Boston woman reports Pittsburg residents push for spelling with final H to honor Fort Pitt and historic city status. The piece notes officials at Washington show little sympathy but locals press social expectations for using the H.
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Pittsburg
Boston
Pittebure
Fort Pitt
Washington
Boston Herald
All Plucked Fowl Air Cleaning Method Described
A speedy method of plucky fowls involves placing the dead bird in a receptacle and subjecting it to strong cross currents from electric fans turning at 5000 RPM. The feathers are blown off in a few minutes.
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Army
Mules
Dewey
Corbin
Mdythe Patten
Efelstand
Heistand
Crowninshield
Jengshard
Admiral Schley
Flehas
Philippines
Gar
Nora Ingram
Macon
Tuskegee
D. J. McGer JR
Ohes
Zion
Angela
Reich
Golden Gate
Agnes, Stansell
Ammie Williams
Tturkein
Ajid Puta
Terksuie
Robi
Vionns, Ga
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