Growth in City Populations and World Events Aired
The New York Recorder reports a surge in several Georgia cities with Jacksonville and Tampa showing large gains since 1890. It notes Florida towns expanding to 71 114 residents from 523 628 in 1890 and cites Armenian massacre news in Constantinople. It comments on grave-robbing incidents and French terror memories in September.
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Tachsonville
Sonwan
Hay
Tanpa
Florida
Tadkooniville
Key Woat
Tampa
Pentneols
Women's reform aims at full civil rights and shared earnings
At a Christchurch convention New Zealand women push for abolition of capital punishment nationalization of land old age pensions and reform of judicial sentences plus the right to sit on juries and be elected to Parliament A proposal would require shared earnings for wives entering motherhood and separate accounts. A separate note outlines a US game protection scheme with nationwide uniform laws and seasons.
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New Zealand
Christchurch
Orphans Home at Decatur Calls for Public Help
A visitor to the Decatur orphan home describes the daily life of the children, the work of Mrs. Taylor and Mr. Hemphill, and the need for funds to complete water systems and upkeep. He urges pledges from rich donors and notes past support from the Constitution staff and local patrons.
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Decatur
Clinton
Millonaires
Curade
St. James
Devatur
Robert Hemphill
Bnny
Emile
Hemphill
Benmby
Mariatto
Itien
George Muse
Er Lawshe
G. ¥. Grose
Mr. Taylor
Mra
Taylor
Hifc
Dold
Barry
Mta
Jesse Doring
Ravannah
Tatoo
Georgia
Texas
Binn Ann
Atlanta Constitution
Horrible Railroad Accident Near Swansea Kills Three
A head-on collision between Savannah bound passenger train No 35 and Florida Central No 86 near Swansea at 8 05 am Wednesday left three dead and several missing. The combination mail car burned trapping Baggage Master Lines and Mail Clerk Thomas who perished. flagman W E Ulmer is missing likely among the dead.
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Savannah
Florida Central and Peninsular
Swansea
Debria
Thomas
W. E. Ulmer
Ulmer
Lines
Populists End Nash ville Fusion Meeting Endorsing State Committee
A Nashville populist meeting aimed at reopening fusion negotiations with the Democrats failed to achieve that goal after a five hour session. A resolution endorsed the state committee and pledged support for its actions, with representation from every section of the state.
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Nashville
State Committee
National Capital News and Campaign Notes
A cluttered brief covers Navy speeches for Palmer and Buckner in Alabama, mint profits from silver dollars, and a Cincinnati probe into IRS funding. It notes postmaster, political, and health updates with Yellow Fever in Havana and a Kentucky murder case appeal set for October 24.
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Bancroft
Mediterranean
Achved
Otta
Ill
George M. Davis
Louisville
Carlisle
Kentucky
Carlile
Covington
Postof Hcs
William B. Norwood
Posten Une
Titunville
Fin
Post Office
Reau
United States
Treasury
Harlan Cleveland
Cincinnati
Harmon
United States Civil Service Commission
Internal Revenue
Dowling
Populist Executive Promulgates Unified Anti-Gold Stand
The APPLAUDED manifesto from the populist executive committee unites Democrats and populists against the single gold standard. Signed by H. W. Reed of Georgia, it signals Watson’s position and earns broad telegraph praise nationwide as it promises to straighten fusion wrinkles in several states and aid the national campaign.
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Hutier
Jones
Chicago
H. W. Reed
Georgia
Mr. Watson
Wear
Reed
Watson
Rood
Georgia County Election Contests Reported to Governor
Contests of county officer elections filed in ten counties and two legislative contests noted. W P Killingaworth will challenge A L Foster for the Clay County house seat. another contest allegedly from Montgomery County involving H A Calhoun is said to be returned. Contests listed include Bullock, Doug ing, Jefferson, Laurens, Yowndes, Montgomery, Telfair, Upson, and Telfair with various officers named.
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Georgia
W. P. Killingaworth
A. L. Foster
Clay County
Major Warren
Montgomery County
H. A. Calhoun
Bullock
Chattahoochee
F, M
Grady
Douging
John D, Adame
Jefferson
Clark
Laurens County
Joiner
John Wilkes
Yowndes
A. J. Harrell
Montgomery
Telfair
Upson
H. C. Westley
Clork
Senator Ferry Dead at 63 in Grand Haven Michigan
Former United States Senator Thomas W. Ferry died at his Grand Haven home Wednesday morning after paralysis. A Michigan native, he served in the state legislature and senate, represented Michigan in the Thirty-ninth through Forty-first Congresses, and was elected senator in 1887 serving until 1893. He was president of the senate pro tem during the Forty-second Congress and acted as vice president after Vice President Wilson's death.
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United States
Thomas W. Ferry
Grand Haven
Mich
Senator Ferry
Michigan
State Senate
Wen Bogen
Senate
Wheeler
Wilson
Reopening Planned for Ghiosgo Stock Exchange
The Ghiosgo stock exchange will reopen on Nov. 5 after a unanimous vote by its governing committee. An amicable settlement of the Moore stocks Diamond Match and New York Biscuit affairs, which caused a temporary closing, has been abandoned. Minor failures are expected, but most brokers have adjusted their affairs to avoid serious risk.
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Moore
Ghiosgo Stock Exchange
New York Biscuit
Grandson Confesses in Clarkeville Farmhouse Murder
St. Clair Glover admitted to killing Mrs. F. Glover at a Clarkeville Georgia farmhouse last Thursday night. The victim, from a respected South Carolina family, lived there with her unmarried daughter and two grandsons, one of whom is mute. Authorities report the youth confessed when confronted with the charge.
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F. ¥. Glover
St. Clair Glover
Clarkeville, Ga
Seaboard Air Line Appeals Direct to New Orleans Circuit Court
Seaboard Air Line seeks an appeal of Judge Emory Speer s injunction restraining railroads from cutting rates. The appeal will go directly to the circuit court of appeals in New Orleans with no hearing before Judge Speer. Also reported is the sinking of a small tug near Dent s landing on the Mississippi with all hands lost and none recovered as waters reach seventy feet.
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Seaboard Air Line
Emory Speer
Seaboard
Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Jurge Spoor
St. Joseph
Dent's Landing
Mississippi
Dreamy and Rural to a Land of Pretty Soon
A collage of poems and verse images from late 19th to early 20th century English poets. Imagery shifts from dreamy scenes of music and flowers to a critique of aspiration and wasted potential in the land of Pretty Soon. The selection includes lines about corn harvests and social yearning, with reflections on money, saved dreams, and unspoken words.
A Dream by James Whitcomb Riley Unfolds Under Sea and Sky
A lyrical excerpt evokes dawn and noon over the sea, with mermen, islands, and dancing seashells. The speaker sails past radiant skies and marigolds as ghostly crowds and fairy throngs wave from the shore while Riley’s verse contemplates dreamlike voyage and nature’s wonder.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Snake Encounter Deters Jacksonville Cyclist on Ride
A Jacksonville rider named George Irwin fell into a ditch after hitting an obstruction while a group rode to Orange Park. He recovered, then spotted a large water moccasin crawling through his front wheel, prompting him to keep distance until the snake disappeared.
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Jacksonville
Orange Park
George Irwin
Hendlong
Irwin
Daily
Florida Citizen
Precious Metals in British Columbia 1892 Mining Value
OMetal reports British Columbia mining gains with 1892 aggregate precious metals value at $1,000,000. The previous year stood at $5,039,375 and the current year is expected higher based on three months to July 15 with $1,760,000 in gold melted and shipped.
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British Columbia
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