Gulf Coast Swept By Severe Storm
New Orleans Aug 15 a coastal storm battered the gulf region with heavy winds and rain. Port and river flooding disrupted trains and communications while numerous barges and piers suffered damage. A steamship capsized near New Orleans and a cotton towboat sank at Gretna as tugs race to salvage the fleet.
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New Orleans
Mississippi Sound
Wharven
Port Eads
Pontiphar
Louisville
Neptune
Porta
Consojuenca
Cline
Louisiana
Sormaff
Mississippi
Galveston
Texas
Fort Jackson
Grand Road
Grand Isle
Chenere Caminada
Cheniere
Lont
Oheniere
Henry Marx
Gretna
In Jrecate Transportation Company
Goyl & Ga
Camelia
Eafe
Missisa
Damaged Railroads and High Waters Hit Tennessee
Severe rains flood East Tennessee causing railroad damage and river levels to rise. Tennessee River at Knoxville area expected to reach 80 feet, with East Tennessee rail lines washed out amid ongoing downpours. In Pittburgh, Shaffer denies a settlement in the strike, noting no side has advanced and some aim to extend action to western mills. A secret conference occurred at strike HQ as leaders insist no settlement exists and warn others not to interfere. Meanwhile in Providence, Shaffer claims no settlement and that some are meddling in the Amalgamated strike.
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Knoxvinis
Tennessee
Knoseille
Shaffer
Pittspura
Pittsburg
Pryce
Western Mills
Wor
Wheeling
Eaid
Providens Shaffer
Nla
Game Association
Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
Factories Forced to Close in Momus Alabama
In Momus Alabama on August 16, a weather disaster forced factory closures as wind gusts from Mobile reached 24 miles per hour since daylight. River water backed up to Wa street, prompting evacuation of all families to higher ground and northern areas due to flooding and rising currents.
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Momus
Ala
Wastreet
Kilgore Returns to His Children After Absence
Doc Kilgore, who left his four and eight year old sons guarding horses on Wednesday, returned with them to their home after police involvement. The boys cried with joy as they reunited, while Kilgore explained drinking with a friend and thanked Chief Culp for the care the children received. He briefly left again near the Normal School to fetch whiskey, was found by a policeman, and returned to his wagon. The scene underscored the boys’ relief and the authorities’ role in keeping them safe. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertise in the piece.
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Doc Kilgore
Police
Chief Culp
July iron shipment shows large increase in Alabama Tennessee
Alabama and Tennessee districts shipped July pig iron 111 754 tons and cast iron pipe 15 059 tons totaling 127 718 tons, up 6 053 tons from June. Birmingham district alone reported 88 280 tons pig iron and 1 887 tons pipe, with wholesale district totals 67 682 tons iron and 6 775 tons pipe.
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Hidid
Nower
dIune
Binwnonam
Ala
Alabama
Tennessee
Birmingham
Arena
Georgia Farmers Meet Opens Annual State Society Session
Thomasville Georgia August 15 the annual convention of the Georgia State Agricultural Society opened in the courthouse attended by about 100 delegates due to railroad ticket refusals. Rev J P Wardlaw gave prayers Mayor J Gulpo welcomed delegates and Delonad Zohn spoke on agricultural and manufacturing interests of Georgia.
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Thomasville
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Paeren
North Georgia
J. P. Wardlaw
J. Oulpo
Zohn
Weddell
Ansar Teton
Brown
Georgia
South
Militia Guards Jail After Race Assault in North Carolina
Local militia was ordered out in Charlotte Onantorre North Carolina to guard the jail where a Black man William Moore is held after assaulting Mrs Lemuel Martin a young white woman. The assault occurred Tuesday afternoon near Matthews and Moore was captured nearby. A jury has returned a true bill and Moore faces trial for his life today.
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Charlotte
Onantorre
N. C
William Moore
Mra Lemuel Martin
Matthews
Upunler
Martin
Suit for 20000 Damages Against Southern Railway
Macon August 14 Mrs W C Knobloch files a city court suit against the Southern Railway for 20000 damages over her husband’s death. He was 41 and earning 1500 per annum. petition alleges death from concussion of the brain after an accident. Also noted Martha Jurgen sen a protean girl of 18 committed suicide at her father’s home in Savannah August 15 by gas, no letter or known cause. Will Rigaby near Ocononito Ga accidentally shot two of his children at home, Aug 16.
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Savannan
Martha Jurgensen
Ocannonitom
Will Rigaby
Here
Heavy fighting reported near Colon and Panama
The British steamer Darion arrived with news of heavy fighting Monday on the outskirts of Panama and Colon. Rebels press advances while government troops suffer wounded and a prisoner is reportedly executed in retaliation for political prisoner torture. Witnesses note LiberaI support rising as conscription fears spread and Jamaicans protest government coercion.
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Kivastox
Jamates
Darion
Colon
Panama
Towna
Namouna
Bernard
Poe Rast
Tuscaloosa Lynchers Defied by Brave Sheriff
The report covers Georgia receipts and disbursements for the quarter ending June 30 1901 with totals for cash balance, taxes and public debt. Notable figures include railroad tax and public debt payments. total receipts and disbursements compared to last year are given. A patient recount of a medical testimonial from Michigan mentions One Minute Cough Remedy aiding a child with croup.
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Tuscaloosa
Georgia
Artasta
State Treasury
Executive Department
Ice Treasury
Giod
Ceuyithas Eee
Hatal of
Tio Railroad
Poe Ot Pate
Joan
Wd Hatmrsomonte
Saivera
Ute
Mob of Fifty Enter Jail in Alabama Lynching Threat
A mob of about 50 men forced into a Tuscaloosa jail at dawn to seize Henry Pratt charged with attempted assault on a white girl. Sheriff Lyle slept nearby. the sheriff avoided capture by arming with a shotgun after the mob demanded the keys. In Mississippi, Panola County sheriff was blocked from moving James Dunning to another county as Sardis residents push to prevent a lynching.
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Henry Pratt
Sallie Rice
Lyle
Hoe
Jerrome
Jackson
Miss
Panola County
James Dunning
Sardis
Important Philippine Capture Boosts Rebel Breakaways
Second Lieutenant Walter Grant of the Fifth regiment captured Colonel Martin Cabrera, his adjutant, and six insurgents near Taal in what authorities call the most significant capture since Aguinaldo's imprisonment. Other surrenders include Pangans and two captains with rifles near Luzos, with oath of allegiance and refusals of payment, as peace moves spread through Batangas and Mindoro areas. Also noted is John Emmelath advocating territorial government for Hawaiian islands and tax commission debates. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve praised in unrelated testimonial.
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Mamita
Walter
Grant
Taal
Salanga Province
Aguinaldo
Martin Cabrera
Hoe
Batanga
Batangas
Pangans
Smith
Twentieth Infantry
Luzos
Malvar
Baldwin
Mimepores
Alana
Fangas
Mindoro
John Emmelath
Islands
San Francisco
Hawaiian Home Rule Party
Cincinnati
Hawaiian Islands
Moss
Tam
Tax Commission
United States attitude in Central America eyed by Paris papers
Paris editors denounce Washington’s approach in Central America urging federation. They say U S aims to police the isthmus and fear the Monroe doctrine will permit such control. The Colombia Venezuela clash is cited as US pretext for naval presence and treaty leverage. Warship to Pacific is planned.
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United States
Central America
New York
Paris
Saya
The
Herald
Temps
Central and America
Orth
Colombia
Venezuela
Bia
Inter-Oceanic Canal
Nus
Americana
Great Union of
Daily Market Reports Restate Tiny Prices In Brief Ledger
Daily market notes from Savanhad outline minor caper prices with a quoted rate of 1.16 dollars per unit and a change near zero percent.
Fire at Chipley Florida destroys large part of town
Early yesterday morning a fire at Chiply Florida railway station consumed a large portion of the town. Reports mention extensive damage, with casualties including possibly Farrior and F. W. Harvey. In Atlanta, Colonel Alexander M. Wallace died yesterday morning, noted as a prominent citizen involved in the city’s early life.
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Chipley
Via
Pensacola
Fla
Chiply
F. W. Harvey
Wallner
Atlanta
Alexander M. Wallace
Plan of Assessing Mills in South Carolina Adopted
Equalization Board of South Carolina adopts a plan to assess cotton mills fertilizer and oil mill property by market value on a spindle basis. The move aims to yield higher tax receipts than the old real and personal property method, following statewide hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equalization Board of
South Carolina
Coomera
Board of Equalisation of
Magnetic Healer Prof W Vince Arnold Sighted in Athens
Local notice points to Prof W Vince Arnold a magnetic healer based in Athens. Readable text mentions a dubious claim and a staged demonstration near Davlion and Lowe's store with unclear dates or specifics. Further details are not legible.
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W. Vince Arnold
Typo graphical union session discusses funds and delegates
I T U at Birmingham reports on the International Typographical Union meeting. Delegates seek funds for city organization and auxiliaries while the executive council decides on use of the defense fund amid uncertain needs and long-term treasury strain. A missing ship matter and a political ballot also appear in the day’s brief items.
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Brawmonam
Ala
International Typographical Union
Lane Committee
Peesticnsia
Wyen
Govan
New York
Gato Govan
New
New York City
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Executive Council
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Gulf Coast
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Gons
Smith Bros
Kilgore
DeWitt
H BR. Palmer & Sons
Montgomery
J. M. Falkner
Taylosing
Ibox
Rg Gee
Macon
Georgia Southern and
Florida Railway Yards
William Benjamin
Georgia Farmers Meet
State Agricultural Society
DeWitt’s
H. R. Palmer & Sons
X 2
Ammand Colon
Treasury Report
A. L. Spafford
Gheater
Mich
Bmatxowam
Als
Cabrera
W. J. Baxter
North Brook
Pacific
Wasuixaton
Isthmus
Iowa
Ranger
B. Palmer & Sons
Coruuma, & O
Tavern Cotton Mills
Yorkville
George HO. Leary
Preanons
Perfection Oan Laundry Company
Batesburg
Semere
John Fox
Lamar
Daily Market Reports
Saval Stores
Dome Og
Savanhad
Wee Dmny
Fania
Ida Bady
Iver Cape
Fie Palmer & Sons
Greanville, & OC
Gardner’s Cross Ronda
Wil- Mack
Dixon
Gardner
United Fruit Co
Ethelwild
Pee Ere
Boston
Banannas
Baker’s Island
Harbor
Vakivateln
Loupos
Lord Kitchener
Winkfontein
Athens
Sborgia
Davlion & Lowe's
Aon
Manchester
Desert Island
Pikar
Clement
Lioyda
Ip Rea Aive
Norfotx
Jeffries
Anderson
Robertson
Williams
Parke
Wae
Nano
Carolina Northern
Lomartos
Carolina Northern Railroad
Page's Mills
Marion County
Maron
Raleigh
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