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Abbeville Press And Banner

Location

Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1908

Page

2

Jubilant March Back to the Mills Sets Off Revival

Reports from New England and Connecticut describe a broad industrial revival after the election. Textiles, jewelry, rubber and metal works resume longer hours, with New Haven and Waterbury seeing increased orders and full-time shifts. In New York and New Jersey factories hire, while rail and locomotive outfits plan expansion.

New England Boston New Haven Conn Connecticut Neuretuck Waterbury Bridgeport Naugatuck Valley Bristol R. L Newional Rubber Company Warren Manufacturing Company Cotton New Britain Hartford New Hartford Readville Richmond Virginia Railroad American Locomotive Company Virginia Virginia Rallrosd H. H. Rogers Atlanta Gay Hervie Jordan Southern Cotton Growers’ Association Delof Census Bureau New Orleans Textile Company Milla Wesson Mills Wesson, Mies Miere Louisiana Audubon New York Ilfe

Farm Communities and Metre of Traile in Washington DC

Washington DC today reports Tarmera of the United States with record money levels. Merchants, railroad interests, and bankers anticipate rising sales as agricultural districts begin purchasing more necessities and luxuries. Nationwide stocks remain below normal and will need replenishment soon.

Washington D. C United States

Six Killed in Deep River Rail Freight Collision

In Deep River Connecticut a rear end collision between a freight train and a work car killed six men and injured twenty, many fatally. The dead include brakeman Frank A. Far-Tong and five migrant Italian laborers. all injured were Italian laborers, names not confirmed. In Pittsfield Massachusetts Oscar Westholm, chauffeur, received a three month jail sentence for reckless driving after crashing into a gate car and spilling occupants, two brothers who reported to police.

Deep River Conn New Haven Frack A. Far- Tong Italy Pittsfield Mass Oscar Westholm Westholm

Consolidation Railroads Planned With Negotiations In St Louis

Tentative negotiations for merging the Toledo St. Louis and Western Chicago and Alton Minneapolis and St. Louis Iowa Central and Missouri Kansas and Texas railways will progress at St Louis Missouri with plans to unify operations and governance across the lines.

Toledo, St

Cleveland Letter Man in Trouble

A New York police magistrate gave Broughton Brandenburg, the Cleveland letter writer who sold the piece, two weeks to raise funds for his wife’s support or face further legal action.

Cleveland New York City Broughton Brandenburg

Wood Succeeds Grant as Department Head at East

Gen Leonard Wood reviewed Maj Gen Frederick D Grant and assumes command of the Department of the East with headquarters at Governor’s Island New York. The change affects the senior military leadership and locations in the New York area. Wood’s appointment marks a shift in regional command structure and readiness posture.

Wood Grant Jépion Leonard Wood Frederick D. Grant Department of the East Governor's Island New York

J Yale Field Goal First in Five Years

J Yale marks an historic field goal by Wheaton, the first since five years, as Pat Powers is re-elected president of the Eastern League. J D Lightbody defeats A J Robertson in the 1500 metres at Stockholm with coach Yost overseeing night lights at Michigan practice.

Jotlings Wheaton Yale Pat Powers J.D. Lightbody A. J. Robertson Stockholm Hurry Up Yost Michigan Terry Wolverines

Case of Three Murders in Pittsburg Household Puzzles Police

Police in Pittsburgh investigated a triple killing at a Fifth Avenue home. Mrs. Casey, 37, is suspected of murdering her daughter’s husband Hartzell and young Irene, a six year old adopted child, after planning to trap Hartzell for the daughter’s death. The tragedy ended with Mrs. Casey, Hartzell, and Irene dead, and motive tied to jealousy and fear Hartzell killed the daughter.

Bost Pitteburg Dever William Casey Fifth Avonue Irene Hartzell

Boycott Standard Oil Hits New Riegel

In New Riegel Ohio a boycott campaign targets Standard Oil over the saloon issue. Residents in Seneca County with German heritage oppose prohibition enforcement, funders include John D Rockefeller through the Anti-Saloon League, and local buyers switch to an independent refinery nearby.

Cleveland Ohio Standard of Company New Riegel Seneca County New Riege John D. Rockefeller Anti-Saloon League Standard Riegel

Tragic Swan Lake Fire Claims Carey Family

A fire at the home of B. W. Carey, a farmer near Swan Lake Manitoba, killed Mrs Carey five children and Miss Gillespie a school teacher staying with them. Mr Carey aged 50 is badly injured but may not recover.

B. W. Caray Swan Lake Manitoba

New Yorker Deaths Self Inflicted Near Delaware City

Henry Erlich twenty years old of 788 West Eighty second street New York City died by his own hand near Delaware City Delaware He left a note to Thomas Hawkins of his New York address saying he was despondent due to unemployment.

Henry Erlich West Eighty-second Street New York City Delaware City Del Thomas Hawkins

Turkish Mutiny Suppressed at Constantinople

A garrison at the Yild Kiosk Republic mutiny was quelled by a volley. Three were killed and fifteen wounded in the action. The incident occurred in Constantinople as authorities regained control and restored order.

Constantinople

Bank Cashier Arrested in Selbright Embezzlement Case

Charles H. Jones, cashier of the First National Bank of Selbright New Zealand, was arrested and held under 10,000 bail on charges of embezzling about 16,000 from bank accounts.

Charles H. Jones First National Bank Selbright N. Z Ite

Rockefeller rumor sparks talk of Standard Oil reorganization

John Ty Rockefeller’s renotation at 26 Broadway New York revived a rumor that a reorganization of the Standard Oil Company was planned.

Standard of John Ty. Rockefeller Broadway New York City Standard of Company

Prosinent People and Local Happenings

The Dalton Nass home of Senator W Muryas Crane was robbed of 1000 dollars worth of silverware. Richmond manufacturers and business leaders honored Li Sum Ling, the Chinese publicist. Andrew D White returned from his first Berlin visit since his posting there as American Web ister. Reports say Miss Elkins will wed the Duke of the Abruzzi before January.

Ralling Frank 0. Singes New York Willetts Pottery C. Edward Murphy Mott Iron Company Join Broughton Trenton Tron Company Pittshore Berwind-Waitercost Company Pittsburg Harrieburg Pennsylvania Steel Company Atlantic Coast Maryland Steel Company Sparrow's Point Steelton Connellsville Pittsburgh W. Muryas Crane Dalton Nass Richmond Li Sum Ling Andrew D. White Hils Berlin Miss Elkins Oime

Judges Rule Tobacco Trust Violates Sherman Act

Three United States Circuit Court judges Lacombe Coxe and Noyes rule the American Tobacco Company violates the Sherman Act restraining trade and grant an injunction with stay pending appeal. The opinion notes dismissal of claims involving Imperial Tobacco and British American Tobacco and exceptions for United Cigar Stores and R P Richardson Jr Co. Supreme Court appeal will be filed. Receivership denied as impractical.

New York City Lacombe, Coxe and Noyes United States Circuit Court Aplofona American Tobacco Company Ward Tobacco Trust United States Commissiones Shields Imperial Tobacco Company of Great Britain and Ireland British-American Tobacco Company United Cigar Stores Company R. P. Richardson, Jr., Company United States Supreme Court Lacombe Coxe Richardson J. Sompany Adde

Grief Over Dog Causes Hunter Frank Spitzik’s Death

In Bloomer Wisconsin Frank Spitzik dies after grief over his hunting dog’s seven year companionship. His body was found beside the dog as he was digging the grave and reportedly fell into a ditch.

Bloomer, Wis Frank Spitzik Spitzik

Boastful Aeronaut Killed At Princeton Carnival

Professor Peter Kramer of St Louis died when his balloon ascended at the Parmers' Carnival in Princeton 11. A strong wind blew as officials urged him to desist. He declared, I will make the jump today if I break my neck doing it.

Peter Kramer St Louis Princeton

Prison Ford Bank President Sentenced to State Prison

John E. Godding, president of the Defunct State Bank of Rocky Ford in Colorado, was sentenced to eight to ten years in the state prison after conviction on charges of unlawful use of bank funds and receiving deposits while the bank was insolvent.

Ford Bank John E. Godding State Bank of Rocky Ford Col

Guilty of Murder in Water Town Trial

James D. Farmer was found guilty of first degree murder in Water Town for the killing of his wife Mrs. Sarah Brennan. The verdict concludes a fatal domestic case with the couple's relationship central to the charges and outcome.

James D. Farmer Watertown, N Sarah Brennan

Public figures and arts news from a day in brief

A brief roundup notes Mrs L M WN Stevens St and Marie celebrating an election that upholds laws on tram rights. Opera soprano Emmy Destinn cancels immediate Berlin Royal Opera engagements. New York City education leader Miss Strachan retracts a speaking pledge at Wayne Badget Exhibit.

Ex Senator Carmack shot in street duel in Tennessee

Edward W Carmack former U S Senator and Tennesseean editor was shot dead on Seventh Avenue in Nashville by Robin J Cooper son of Colonel Duncan F Cooper after a long political feud. The duel ended with Carmack dying on the sidewalk as Cooper and his father surrendered to police.

Nashville Tenn Edward W. Carmack Tennessee Nastvilla Tennesseean South Robin J. Cooper Duncan F. Cooper Seventh Avenue Polk Homestead Carymack Colonel Cooper Carmack The Tennesseean Colonal Cooper Cooper San United States Erator Colonal R. G Fort Mr. Carmack Fred Coopare Senator Carmack

Dark Tobacco Growers' Assured Sale To Imperial Buyers

A contract closed by the Dark Tobacco Growers Association with Imperial Tobacco Buyers secures 10 to 12 million pounds of tobacco from Clarksville Tennessee. Also reported, an assassination attempt on Lieutenant Governor Fraser of Bengal was thwarted by an American, Secretary Barver of the Calcutta BEC.

Westashington Wisconsin Alabama Sedan Arkansas Colorado Florida North Carolina Nebraska South Carolina Tennessee Texas Clarksville Tenn Dark Tobacco Growers' Association Imperial Tobacco Buyers Fraser Bengal India Secretary Barver Calcutta Bec. A

Derision Over Foam Declares Foam Not Beer

Railroads plan to spend millions on freight equipment as international tensions rise. Dalmatian dogs scrutinize Austria Hungary annexation moves while Turkish ministers praise Russia's opposition. Naval attacks near Newport prompt views that the stranded guiser Yankee could be saved by John Arbuckle's plan.

Supreme Court Dalmatians Austria Bosnia Derzegovina Russia Newport John Arbuckle

Standard Oil Wins Rehearing Denial in Rebating Case

The United States Court of Appeals denied a rehearing for the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey overturning Judge Landis’s rebating fine. The government may seek Supreme Court review on a writ of certiorari. The decision reverses a retrial order and keeps the $29,240,000 fine as a possible outcome if pursued.

Chicago United States Circuit Court of Appeals Grossrup Baker Seaman Growscup United States District Kenestw Mountain Landis Bonaparte Supreme Court of the United States Oli Trust Landis Sherply Jugge Landis Standard ON Company of New Jersey Trust Standard Off Company of Indiana Oil Trust Grosscup Landle Standard Oil Coms Ons

North Dakota Launches as Navy's First All Big Gun Dreadnought

In Quincy Mass 10 000 people witness North Dakota the United States first all big gun dreadnought glide into water. Governor John Burke and Miss Mary Henton christen the ship a 518 foot battleship with 20000 ton displacement and 21000 horsepower expected speed 21 knots and a 900 crew.

North Dakota Quincy Mass Yore River Shipbuilding Company Mary Henton Fargo N. D John Burke

Great Gifts for a Canadian Pastor Presented by Congregation

The Rev Dr Barclay of St Pauls Presbyterian Church Montreal received a purse of 5000 from his congregation. He also was presented with no gift from Lord Mount Stephen, formerly of the same congregation, of 78300.

Barclay St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Montreal Canada Dr. Barclay St. Paul's Church Ans Lord Mount Stephen

Blackmail Case Ties Sicily Arrests to U S Kidnapping

Police in Palermo arrest thirty Sicilians suspected of Black Hand activity. They are linked to a United States kidnapping and a $60,000 blackmail demand to secure the boy's release. Morse denied bail by the U S Circuit Court of Appeals in New York, to remain in the Tombs for about a month.

Palermo Rome Italy Black Hand Society United States Morse W. Morse United States Circuit Court of Appeals New York City

Cows Wims Of Man to Death and Birmingham Killing

Fragmentary report describes two fatal incidents: Peter Lundgren of Deadwood South Dakota was dragged to death by a cow after rope wrap around his wrist as the animal balked. in Birmingham Alabama, Barney Keys, a former livestock handler, was shot and killed at his home, with his wife and George Thistler mentioned in connection to the事件.

Natuure Peter Lundgren Deadwood Barney Keys Birmingham Ala George Thistler

riveted notes of early world events and incidents

Nogads of News cites B. V. Debs follower counts at 800000 while the Bagdad Railway Company plans 525 miles of extensions. Tang Shao Yi departs Yokohama for San Francisco as Mand dispatches report Afira led a Mantation attack in Mindovna killing ten, wounding others and looting or destroying valuables.

Nogads B. V. Debs Bagdad Tang Shao Yi Yokohama San Francisco Mand Afira Shabherd Mindovna

Rockefeller Family History Traced to French Roots

The Rockefellers, including John D. Rockefeller, are linked to a French noble lineage. A 1720 arrival in America is noted, with claims of Huguenot ancestry and a Baron Roqueféuille connection said to shape the family name. The source references The Weekly Leclin and notes southern France origin after Nantes revocation.

Rockefeller John D. i Bdey France Baron Roqueféuille

Fragmentary note on cam sensor and Agassiz study

An obscure account describes a cam vasser smuggling into a Harvard professor Agassiz study. The chrome Bird's eye View of Cambridge is presented with a quirky remark about vision and gratitude, though the passage cuts off mid thought.

Camvasser Fioe Agassiz Harvard

Eager to Work Health Regained by Frugal King Luncheon

A fragment from a periodical recalls King Victor of Italy sharing a simple lunch with a peasant after a hunt, then contrasts frugality with apparent dignity. The item blends a 1762 Williamsburg performance note with a health testimonial about Grape-Nuts aiding digestion and renewed vigor for work.

Italy Victor Elgnort

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