Death of Cuban insurgent leader General Quentin Banderas
General Quentin Banderas, a prominent aged insurgent figure in Cuba, was killed at 2:30 this morning in a clash with rural guards between Mariano and Hoyo Colorado. The body has been identified. he was seventy, long active in Cuba’s wars and opposed to a moderate government since republic beginnings.
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Havana
Quentin Banderas
Mariano
Hoyo Colorado
Banderas
Cuba
Spain
United States
Victorious Insurgents Before Pinar del Rio
Havana August 23 The army of Pina Guerra after yesterday's victory and the capture of San Lu is now before Pinar del Rio and an attack on the city is momentarily expected. Insurgent forces outnumber government troops and scene grows worse with revolutionary bands forming across the four western provinces.
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Pinar del Rio
Star
Havana
Pina Guerra
San Luis
Woman dies after accidental gun discharge at Shellhorn
At Shellhorn nine miles above Troy Alabama Mrs L F Hay wife of a turpentine man died instantly when a 38 calibre revolver she was cleaning discharged at 10 30 this morning A 21 year old Virginian nurse was the sole witness She leaves a husband and a seven month old daughter burial planned in Troy Alabama
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The
Star
Troy
Ala
Shellhorn
L. F. Hay
Virginia
R. D. Watson Coal and Wood Services
R D Watson operates coal and wood services, contactable by phone at 72 for fuel delivery and related supplies.
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R. D. Watson
Coal and Wood
Pythians of the First District Convene at Oxford Lake
The second semi annual convention of Pythian district No. 1 of the Grand Domain of Alabama met at Oxford with Rathbone Lodge No. 68. Delegates from 118 counties gathered for fellowship and to strengthen order laws and district ties. A banquet at Oxford Lake Pavilion with speeches closed the events tonight.
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Pythian District No
Grand Domain of
Alabama
Oxford
Rathbone Lodge
W. R. Norton
J. H. Disque
Grand Lodge
Jas. Balfour
Oxford Lake
Oxford Lake Pavillion
B. C. Jones
Oxford Lake Park
Eight Prisoners Escape Dallas County Jail
Selma Aug 23 Eight prisoners escaped from the Dallas county jail after breaking through two cells into a third and up three floors of iron slats to a skylight. They then climbed to a lower shed and leaped to the ground. John Westely a murder suspect was among them while Dillard Steel failed to exit and was found crouched behind a trunk.
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Selma
Dallas County
John Westely
Dillard Steel
Uncle Sam Takes a Hand Against the Bucket Shops
Federal authorities moved against J Sage & Co a bucket shop tied to Al Adams known as Policy King who allegedly swindled 23000 people across the East and South out of more than 42000000. The post office halted mail to the firm and postal inspectors were assigned to the case in New York.
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Sam
New York
J. Sage & Co
al’ Adams
Postoffice Department
New York Post Office
United States Postal
Hetty Green Would Spend Millions to Help Ned Win Texas Governor
Special to The Star reports Hetty Green, the wealthiest woman in America, would spend millions to back her son E H R Green for Texas governor. Green, in his thirties, has long been active in Texas politics, chairing the state committee for three terms and serving as a delegate to national conventions.
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Hetty Green
Ned
Washington
Lone Star
E. H. R. Green
Texas
Green
Ned’’ Green
Cecil Lyon
Young Green
Vinger
Nadi
America
$1,500,000 Philippine certificates to be retired soon
The War Department Insular Bureau opened bids for a $1,000,000 issue of 4 per cent Philippine certificates to retire $1,500,000 of temporary certificates maturing next month. The remaining $500,000 will be paid in cash as the certificates support parity in Philippine coinage. The outstanding total had peaked at $6,000,000, reduced by a $3,000,000 retirement on May 1.
Poisoned packaging practices in meat trade exposed
In its issue the official journal of the Coopers International Union of North America denounces silicating cooperage packages used for cured meats. The piece claims this trick, unseen in federal probes, involves buttering and various meats packed for shipment and notes that former barrels and kegs for cod products were planed out.
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Kansas City
the Coopers’ International Union of North America
Meat Trust
Combined Opposition Carries Only 27 Counties in Georgia
Unofficial returns from the white primary show Hoke Smith winning a landslide with over 118 counties and about 390 delegates for the Macon convention, while the opposition gains 27 counties and 56 delegates. W R Joyner defeats Thos H Goodwin in city races. E B Lewis re-nominated in the Third district. J W Overstreet nominated in the First district.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Macon
W. R. Joyner
Thos. H. Goodwin
E. B. Lewis
J. W. Overstreet
Rufus E. Lester
Walter Sheppard
Chatham
End of Georgia’s longest political campaign ends in editorial
Clark Howell reports in the Constitution that after more than a year of unrest the bitter political campaign in Georgia is over and a verdict is rendered. He reflects on loyalty, sacrifice, and his stance as a loyal Democrat amid opposition without personal bitterness.
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Clark Howell
Mr. Smith
The
Constitution
Georgia
Landslide View of Georgia Governor Smith Victory
ATLANTA Aug 23 That Hoke Smith is Georgia's next governor with a landslide likely. If he carries 130 of 145 counties no one would be surprised.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Anniston Based Cannery Seeks Growth with Belle of Alabama Brand
F M Nixon starts a local canning operation using his land near McFall station. The plant serves three Anniston stores and aims to expand next year. Nixon touts product purity amid Alabama's growing food industry and promotes the Belle of Alabama brand made in Anniston.
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Anniston
F. M. Nixon
Nixon
McFall Station
Alabama
Thirteen Firemen Injured at David Bradley Plant Fire
In Chicago the David Bradley manufacturing plant fire injured thirteen firefighters. Four were overcome and nine suffered heat exposure and flying embers injuries. Fire loss is set at sixty five thousand dollars.
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Chicago
David Bradley
Naval review at Oyser Bay costs far less than reported
The naval review at Oyser Bay on Labor Day will not cost Uncle Sam a million dollars. The event will cost only 609 dollars beyond the expenses of maintaining a fleet of 45 vessels for one day, which would occur regardless of the review.
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Washington
Oyser Bay
Uncle Sam
Mr J R Kirby Dead Prominent Wellington Farmer
Joshua R Kirby of Wellington died at his home last night at noon. He was a prominent citizen and farmer and was buried in Wellington this afternoon at 2 o clock.
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Joshua R. Kirby
Wellington
Ellows
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Calhoun Canning Factory
Naval Review
MR. J. R. Kirby
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