France opens Ampere Institute and wartime mood in news
The issue mentions France conceding American superiority, a new Ampere Institute for electrical training at St Germain near Paris, and a Vermont train passengers’ purse of 1.80. It also highlights praise for Hobson and a British coast defense scheme by Major-General Cronse featuring floating batteries and armored destroyers, costing about 100 million.
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St. Germain
Paris
France
Ampere Institute
Burlington
Anid
Cronse
British
Royal Marine Artillery
Britain
Banides
General Crouse
Corn Oil From Glucose Byproducts In Chicago Plants
Chicago manufacturers of glucose extract the germ from grain and produce corn oil as a byproduct. The plant is said to yield about 50 barrels a day, with most oil sent to England for soap making. Oil is shipped in used barrels weighing 400 pounds when full and sold at three cents per pound. A portion supplies the United States for paint and oil adulteration, noted as a rapid drying oil.
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Chicago
England
Flo
Jermsalam H. Blackstown
Jeremiah Blackstone
Chicago Journal
Lynn Men Push Trade School to Save Shoe Industry
Prominent Lynn manufacturers warn that a city trade school is needed to maintain a trained workforce for the local shoe industry. They cite union restrictions, limited apprentice pathways, and poor craftsmanship by untrained workers as drains on profits. They plan to seek city council support to establish the school.
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Lynn
Mass
Lowell
Never Stop Striving Through Youths Companion
The piece urges persistent effort beyond a single deed, emphasizing life’s larger aims. It tackles ambition, progress, and resilience, urging readers to push forward, refine goals, and pursue higher standards beyond initial success.
Boy's moral test yields a life changing chance
Albert Duryea, a poor job seeker, canvasses for books then shovels coal for a dollar after a harsh day. A kind merchant offers work, dinner, and a permanent position, recognizing the boy's honesty and effort to support his mother, transforming his fortunes.
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Albert Duryea
Duryea
Albert
Hamilton Duryea
Tie
Engagement Plans Under Parasol and Sand
After a breezy beach chat, George and Shoe discuss a playful surrender in the form of a diamond engagement ring. The couple negotiates terms as she requests honors of war before accepting his proposal, signaling a forthcoming engagement.
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George
New York Journal
Steel-Hardened Glass Skates Application Found
A process yields glass hardened to steel like consistency and first used in skate manufacture. The advancement comes from persistent experiments and marks a notable materials science breakthrough.
Havana meeting of American and Spanish officials held private
The Resolute and Spanish authorities met at the palace in Havana after dawn. Officials including General Solano and Dr Congosto discussed with the United States commission, with sessions to be held behind closed doors. Public activity remained orderly despite large crowds.
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Havana
Morro Castle
United States
Resolute
Congosto
Solano
Staf
Blanco
Garcia Benito
Alfonso XIII
Sampson
Lia Machina
Hadeen
General Butler
Admiral Sampson
Butler
General Parrado
General Wade
Colonel Clouse
Hart
Machina
Maine
Second Georgia Stays In Mustering Out First and Third
War Department decision Friday keeps the Second Georgia in service and musters out the First and Third regiments. Governor Atkinson relayed that the First will be discharged at Macon Savannah and Albany while others wishing to remain join the Second. The Second Georgia Volunteers remain under Colonel Oscar Brown.
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War Department
Georgina
Atlanta
Atkinson
Washington
W. G. Onran
Adj
Macon
Savannah
Albany
W. Y. Arnixson
Regiment of
Georgia Volunteers
Oscar Brown
Georgia
Adjutant General's Office
Judge Maddox
Maddox
Fever at Jackson Exacts Citywide Alarm
One case of genuine yellow fever confirmed in Jackson Mississippi prompting mass departures and heightened fear. Telegrams from Dr. Souchon report statewide totals with Franklin Taylors Orwood and Waterford figures, including cases and deaths, amid outbreak context.
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Taylors
Orwood
Waterford
Georgia News Items From The State Edits And Local Actions
The Chattahoochee floods drive damages on river plantations while Bartow County abolishes its chain gang with an order effective December 16. Georgia Second Regiment infantry at Camp Wheeler awaits muster out after a telegram from Congressman Maddox. others push hay day plans in Albany and Nesbitt colony near Jesup. Piedmont park encampment protests, Commonwealth town of Wealth aims to attract colonists, and rail line talks swirl in central Georgia as three recruit camps are abandoned and Maddox secures regimental retention.
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Georgia Volunteer Infantry
Camp Wheeler
Huntsville
Ala
John W. Maddox
Washington
Social Gospel
Georgia
Commonwealth
Muscogee
Empire State
Camp Cleary
Camp Hobson
Waco
Mort McPherson
Department of the Gulf
Department
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Albert Duryen
Gen. Blanco
Commindionara
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Bartow
Atlanta General Council
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Jacobs’ Pharmacy Company
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Milliken
Jesup
W. H. Nesbitt
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Piedmont Driving Club
Exposition Grounds
Exposition Company
Piedmont Park
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