Woman to Hang for Killing Husband and Her Lover
Reading Pa February details a planned execution of Mrs. Kate Edwards and Samuel Greason for the murder of her husband. Edwards’s deposition was postponed due to illness, Greason claims innocence, and a large petition urging clemency reaches Governor Pennypacker. The scaffold will be built in the southern jail yard, with both condemned to die on execution day.
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Reading
Kate Edwards
Samuel Greason
Tervenes
Board of Pardons
Greason
King
Stephen Schweitzer
Edwards
Pennypacker
Harrisburg
Cleveland
Ohio
Sassman
Unwelcome Visitor Seeks Roosevelt at New York Home
In New York on February 15 a man claiming William Waldorf Jackson Jr of Lowell Massachusetts sought to see President Roosevelt at the Madison Avenue residence. Secret Service and police turned him away, noting he had no appointment and planned to return. The elderly petitioner said he aimed to discuss reforms and claimed candidacies for 1896 1900 and 1904 while asserting hotel ownership in Lowell. He left after being told the president was unavailable.
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New York
Roosevelt
William Waldorf Jackson, Jr
Lowjell Mass
Douglas Robinson
Madison Avenue
Secret Service
Robinson
Jackson
Hamilton
Lowell
Senator Tillman in Philadelphia for treatment
United States Senator Benjamin R. Tillman of South Carolina arrived in Philadelphia yesterday and was taken to the Orthopaedic hospital today where he will stay through the end of the week. Dr. Wharton Sinker said the senator is suffering a nervous attack following grip but his condition is not serious.
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Philadelphia
United States
Benjamin R. Tillman
South Carolina
Wharton Sinker
Tillman
Death of a Little Babe in Atlanta
Two year old Fred G. Hunnicutt Jr. died at his home in Atlanta after a brief diphtheria illness. The child, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Hunnicutt, was buried in Hapeville cemetery. The Hunnicutts were former county residents with many local friends offering sympathies.
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F. G. Hunnicutt
Atlanta
Fred G. Hunnicut, Jr
Hapeville
Mrs. Hunnicutt
Negro Man Oscar Mitchell Fatally Mutilated At DasherSaw
Oscar Mitchell a Negro mill worker at S J A Copeland’s Dasher Station saw mill in Valdosta Ga was killed when a circular saw tore his body in half as he pulled timbers from the rapidly turning blade Pieces of his body were thrown and one leg cut off in the horrible accident. The incident was witnessed by other workers who saw his divided body near the saw.
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Mitchell
S. J
Ely’s Cream Balm for Nasal Catarrh Relief
Advertisement notes that sudden climate change causes cold in the head and catarrh. Ely's Cream Balm is promoted as arming users against nasal catarrh, priced 50 cents, available at druggists or Ely Brothers in New York. Claims include painless application, non irritation, immediate relief, and quick cure of the cold.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Mrs. W. H. Burger Passes Away in Princeton
Yesterday morning at her Princeton home Mrs. W. H. Burger died after a period of illness. She leaves a husband and other relatives.
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W. H. Burger
Princeton
Burger
No. 218 First Class Train Schedule Note
Daily except Sunday the No 218 first class train runs at 7 00 A M and 12 45 Noon with departures listed for early and mid day travel.
Carried Dead Negro On the Ticket on Georgia Train
Augusta, Feb. 15. An extreme case of a railroad common carrier is reported on the Augusta bound Georgia railroad. A passenger Guy Spratling saw a dying man reach the ticket office, buy a ticket to Barnett, and fall dead on the platform. Crew placed the body in the smoking car with the ticket in hand. Conductor pulled the ticket from the dead man and continued. The body was later moved to a waiting room in Barnett. The name of the deceased was not known.
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Georgia Railroad
Augusta
Guy Spratling
Atlanta
Union Depot
Barnett
Onche
Mr. Sp
Startling But True Pneumonia Warns Through Cold Remedied
A Chicago theatre fire killed nearly six hundred, while over 3,000 died of pneumonia that year with little notice. The piece cites Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as preventing pneumonia after colds and influenza. Testimonial from W D Wilcox of Logan NY praises its efficacy for his daughter Laura. Sold by H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
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Chicago
Chamberlain
Laura
W. D. Wilcox
Logan
New York
H. R. Palmer Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Have Gold Rooms An Offer You Cannot Refuse?
A cryptic note questions why anyone would pass up gold rooms and suggests a bold alternative for a quick, risky gain. The text hints at a scheme or lure but offers little concrete detail or context.
Alabama National Guard No Selected Delegation for Inauguration Parade
Montgomery Feb 15 The Alabama national guard appears to forego sending a delegation to the president's inauguration parade. Despite governor's willingness, no high official seems inclined to travel. General L V Clark, commanding the Alabama brigade, was named, with Genegglydial.
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Montgomery
Ala
National Guard
L. V. Clark
Alabama Brigade
Genegglydial
Governor hints at possible attendance by state officers
The governor said ee de cclined days ago for business and domestic reasons and General Ligon informed the acting executive that the trip could not be made. He did not know whom he would name now. There is no strong disposition to accept honors yet, though many state officers may attend the festivities at the last moment.
Officer Rose in Florida for health recovery visit
Officer B O W Rose of the Athens police force travels to Crandall Florida to visit relatives and regain his health. He reports steady improvement and can now get around, with many friends hoping for full restoration and a warm welcome upon his return.
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Ens
Crandall
Fla
Jana
Rose
Florida
Athens
Where Happiness Is Found in Aims of the Very Rich and Middle Class
A fragment reflects on true happiness found beyond power and wealth, noting the rich seek doctors for every ailment while the comfortable middle class pursues denotation and careful living. The text suggests happiness exists in both extremes and in ordinary homes.
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