Voiceless Fragments From Distant Times In A Fractured Page
An OCR fragment from VIENNA GA quoting Hoffmans Catholic Directory lists Catholics in the United States as 9 410. It rambles through references to Switzerland Italy Austria and Germany. It mentions a dog trial in Police Goust and a Premier of New Zealand proposing a pension bill for seniors after twenty years. A physician is cited from the Royal Geographic Society and there are scattered notes on migration and news from San Francisco.
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United States Bank
Run Ann
Atlanta Constitution
Peabody Fund Gift Dries South Education Plans
The 1867 report details George Wenbody Wied and the Peabody Fund distributing over $2,000,000 to Southern educational agencies. It notes prominent donors, administrators, and figures like Grant and Morgan. A history of education work in the South is to be completed by Dr J L M Ciria.
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Camino
Mr. Peabody
Southort Doloulk
Peabody
Olive Prociiblitk
United States
Ciel
Anprome Oanch Suverall Cine Haghinlod
Minies
Bevereign to Make Answer in Chicago Speech Feud
Terrance V. Powderly will speak in Chicago for McKinley. Grand Master Workman Bevereign of the Knights of Gabor plans a reply if the hall is secured. otherwise he will address the city later.
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Terrance V. Powderly
Chicago
McKinley
Powderly
Workmat Bevereign
Knights of Gabor
Hall
Savannah Squall Unleashes Devastation Across Georgia Coast
Tropical storm sweeps Savannah causing widespread damage and loss of life along the South Georgia coast. Brunsw ick and nearby towns report ruined buildings, overturned ships, and extensive street wreckage. Authorities fear higher death tolls as reports come in from Forsythe Park, Gordon wharf, and multiple riverfront facilities.
The Brunswick Storm Claims Four Lives and Wide Destruction
A brutal storm struck Brunswick with four fatalities and about a half million dollars in property losses. The hurricane left extensive damage across the town, wrecking homes, businesses, and infrastructure while emergency crews conducted search and relief efforts.
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Brunnewick
Bryan Prophecies Victory in Free Silver Letter
The New York Journal prints a signed 1900s statement from W J Bryan predicting victory a month before the election. He argues the gold standard causes higher prices and hard times, praising free coinage and urging supporters to push for a large electoral college majority to avoid foreign policy constraints.
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New York Journal of
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W. R. Hearst
Journal, New York
Cincinnati
W. J. Bryan
Washburn Denies Watson Withdrawal as Vice Presidential Candidate
George F. Washburn, Chicago branch chair of the People's Party national executive committee, rejects a Atlanta report that Watson will withdraw. He calls it a newspaper sensation used to influence Georgia election. Watson sent a telegram and letter denying the report and confirming a western tour. he remains a candidate to the end.
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George F. Washburn
theChicago
People’s Party National Executive Committee
Atlanta
Watson
Georgia
West
Fixing tourist raths as Florida stays at last year rates
Northern and southern railroad passenger agents met in Louisville to discuss winter tourist traffic. Florida roads pressed for 8 cents a mile, but a committee split the rate decision and kept last year's levels. In North Carolina Greenboro, the state Democratic executive committee finalized its electors for districts as it launches its campaign.
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Florisda
Northern
Southern
Louisville
Florida
O. P. Atmore
Louisville and Nashville
0. L. Benswater
The
Southern Railway
F. W. Harlow
Illinois Central
A. J. Lytle
Queen and Crescent
J. M. Posey
Pennsylvania
North Carolla
Greenaboro
N. C
Single Standard Democratic Party
Florida Horror in Or Inorras hs Storm Devastates Towns
Reports from the remoter section of Florida describe a killer storm that devastated Lafayette and Mayo counties. At Double Sink, nearly every home was swept away and Miss Winnie Hayfield was killed. Virtually all houses in Lafayette were destroyed and Cedar Keys rescuers retrieve bodies along the coast. The storm left hundreds without food or shelter and caused widespread ruin from Cedar Keys to near Jacksonville.
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Florida
Double Sink
Lavy
Wontiie Hayfield
Lafayette County
Mayo
Cadar Keys
Cedar Keys
Gulf
Jacksonville
Whitney Weds In Bar Harbor Life Partnership
Hon William G Whitney and Mrs Edith Randolph were married in Bar Harbor Maine at St Saviors Church by Rev O Lefingwell in an informal ceremony at 12:30 PM. The interior bloomed with laurel hydrangeas and roses as the couple left for The Anchorage for a small wedding feast.
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William
Whitney
Edith
Randolph
Bar Harbor
Maine
Atune Church
St. Saviors
Lefingwell
Thora
Frederick May
Mr. Whitney
Mrs. Whitney
Anchorage
Henry George Challenges McKinley Delegations Visit
Henry George reports from East Liverpool Ohio that he saw no popular worker support for McKinley in Canton remarks. He cites a Carnegie works delegation from Homestead led by Pinkerton detectives and says 2,000 men with 1,000 foreigners were ununionized and unnaturalized, speaking for McKinley.
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Henry George
McKinley
New York Journal
East Liverpool
Canton
Ma.Kinley
Deficit for September in Uncle Sam receipts and expenditures
The September comparative statement shows receipts of 24 584 244 and expenditures of 25 579 635, a month deficit of 1 995 201. For the first three months of the current fiscal year the deficit totals 25 164 129, versus 884 658 a year ago. Revenues fell versus last September by about 5 800 000 from customs and 580 000 from internal revenue.
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Uncle Sam
Stand Collapses During Iowa Centennial Parade Crash Injures Many
During the Iowa Semi Centenary parade in Burlington the reviewing stand with Vice President Stevenson Gov Drake and staff collapsed injuring about thirty people. Stevenson Drake and staff had just left the stand when it fell. rescue and calm followed as the crowd cleared. Carlisle declines to share campaign duties with Blackburn in Kentucky speeches.
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Iowa
Burlington
Gov, Drake
Gov. Drake
Billarp's Leiter and the Eighty Six Birthday
An Atlanta Constitution note from Rome profiles Sam Carhooben, aged eighty six, a lifelong harness maker. He apprenticed at fourteen, worked seventy years, never defrauding anyone, and values hard work. The piece links Carnochan’s view of habit, Burr’s storied life, Princeton lineage, and Civil War era figures, ending with wishes for continued health and peace.
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Flint
New York City
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Princeton College
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Aaron
Aaton
Princeton
Lara Chesterfield
Ha Wail
Dhan
Beea
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Dheodosia
Burr
Hawilton
Carolina
Shoe
Joseph Alston
South Carolina
United States
New Orleans
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Arnot
Cotton Compression Battle Deepens in South Carolina Fight
Letters reveal South Carolina cotton interests, led by Col Duncan, resisting Charleston and Wilmington compresses. Commissioner Nesbitt urges farmers to divert bales to Norfolk as pressure mounts, with talks of wire-tied cotton and a boycott to force cheaper handling next season.
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Col. Duncan
South Carolina
D. P. Duncan
Atlantic Exchange
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Ofter
Georgin
Charleston
Wilmington
Norfolk
R. T. Nesnrrr
Danosa
Cloudburst Destroys Bisbee Town in Arizona
A report from Tucson says Bisbee with about 2,600 residents was largely washed away by a cloudburst. Telegraph lines are down, tracks washed out, and fatalities include Mrs Ashburn and her children along with several others. Damage expected to be heavy as canyon location traps floodwaters.
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Bisbee
Arizona
Tucson
Ariz
Benson
Mra
Ashburn
Zak
Porter Accepts New York Governor Nomination on Chicago Platform
Porter, the New York Democratic gubernatorial nominee, telegrams state committee accepting the nomination. He pledges support for the Buffalo and Chicago platforms and indicates a formal letter with further remarks to follow.
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New York
Chicago
Wff
Porter
Democratic
State Committee
Buffalo
Alcarndet
Chicago Domingos
F. Pontsr
Bryan Heads to Memphis for Monday Speech
William J. Bryan departed from St. Louis after a day of travel and rent for a speaking engagement in Memphis scheduled for Monday.
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St. Louis Sandsy
William J. Bryan
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