Testimony at Inquest on Death of Captain Benson
Reporter recounts an inquest held Sunday morning into the death of Captain Thomas P. Benson. Witnesses describe the hotel death scene, room locks, discovered body, and early testimony from staff, physicians, and hotel guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Benson
Benson
Apats Benson
Jonide
Iro
A. Licox
A. T. Peete
Wes
Mr. Pointes
Edward Richer
Captain Banton
Lim
Eoward Ricner
Wm. T. Bussell
Thomas P. Benson
Wat. T. Rosseun
M.D. SF
Parrot
Aveorn
Raya
Sapa Benson
Sai P. m
Clawson
Vol Spartanburg National Ced
Light by electricity aimed at Holyoke plan tower rise
A Boston engineer proposes lighting Holyoke Massachusetts with a 75 foot tower and a giant lantern to flood the town with electric daylight surpassing gas and kerosene. The concept would use atmospheric vibration to diffuse light like the sun, with each lantern rated at 200000 candles and costing about $18000 per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Holyoke
Mary
Sonuet
Cincinnati
Free Speech in the South Refutes Northern Allegations
A South Carolina letter defends Southern political speech, condemns Republican domination, and disputes alleged outrages. It cites the Third District race with General Stolbrand, recounts Bayard’s visit and a violent Republican mob, and argues Southern voters favor a united Democratic future while opposing Northern claims of civil strife. The writer invites Michigan readers to visit, see the region, and consider relocating workers to support Democratic ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neion and Courier Rays
Cooke
Cooks Ian
Sau Carolin
Mth
Jesle
Gen. McGowae
Pesariane
Nech
Chamberlain
Abbieville
Pluciler
Greenville County
Democratic Party
State Senate
Agricultural
Act) World
Michigan
Prure
South
North
South Carolina
Washington
Stolbrand
Doe
West Point
Anc
Grand Iipids
Chicago
Wacbington
Ming
Bayard
Delaware
Columbia
Morton
Ory
D. Wyatt Aikes
Cokesbury
S.C. Bent
Frederick Douglas
North Carolina
Raleigh
Tarvis
Incident of Western Life in a Westward Camp
In a reminiscence from a Western journey I recall joining a camp of ox-drivers near Bitter Creek. The four drivers and I shared stories of Shakespeare and poetry as bacon sizzled, while others recounted travels from Rome to Yoorup and a life in a traveling circus. The piece blends memory, humor, and travel lore from frontier days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eands
Sawney Bence
Edinburgh
Tolboth
Leith
Petra
Union Pacific
Bitter Creek Counery
Pacific Coast
Central Pacific
Bitter Creek
West
Gelmsters
Matalure
Jake
Masia
Auntry
Dave
Matt
Rome
Howard College
The First Marriage in Edenic Ceremony and Old Maids Society
A fragmentary article mixes a mythic account of the world’s first marriage in an ornate Eden setting with a note on the Old Maid Association picnic in Geauga County Ohio. It recounts a May ceremony by heaven’s officiants and humorously details a society formed by women during wartime, famed for its anti-marriage rule and tar branding. It also mentions Florida population growth and Hudson River Tunnel work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bawocy Beane
Uley
R Aman
Platel
Sawney Benne
Elon
Gihon
Hiddekel
Eden
Rouina
Walt-Ing
Tere
Pyay
Adam
Adenie
Adan
Eve
DeWitt Violmage
Geaugacausty
Ohio
O. E. Henry
Mun
New York
Vribiine
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T. P. ‘Benson
Chaneessworn
Beama
Morage
Greseville
Grafu
Cepa Benson
H. A. Ligon
Atlanta
Greenville
J-E. Thackum
Thagkan
Thabt
HA. Licor
W. T. Russel
Benton
T. Rossen, M.D
Taige Cooke
Radical Party
Spn
H. Cooke
Papa Tarees
St. Louis
Hanrock
Corea
Baltimore
Seopa
Nthe
Chicago Tribune
Guy. Arlur
View
Flng
New York City
Arthur
Zebune
Lave Thia
United States
Sarney Beane
Sawney Beane
James L
England
Elizabeth
Erinburg
East Lothian
Shire Galway
Toie
Scotland
Vents Mak
Glanguw
Ebors
Hense
Env Penxins
Galveston
Market Street
Smething
Eli Perkina
Dudge
Abe
Rochester
Beeae Jas
Grant
Maine
Tawi
Dunbury News
Walker
Schurz
Census Bureau
Boat Carolina
Actin
Cents Bureau
Lasi
South Caroling
Walker Ploces
Southwest
Geala
Texas
Yazoo
Red River
Brazos
Renaon
Montreal
Fitz. Shrind
Bitter Creeks
United Fees
Sexseare
Gentleman Clown
John Lowlow
Hela Southern
Merson and Dixon
University of North Carolina
Robinson Brothers
Dr. Lowlovw
Savannah
Chapel Hill
High Paint
South Carolin
Tutill
Ital
Dawn
Cleveland
Bae
Tharlotte
Florida
Hudson River
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