Five Men Hold Up Train Near Caney
Five men boarded Missouri Kansas and Texas train No 4 at Caney while water was taken. They forced entry to the baggage car with dynamite and looted the express car and passengers. Officials say the American Express rate contained a small sum. The robbers fled south. pursuit followed but no arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paraah
St. Louis
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
Caney
American Express
Taleeda
Printers' Convention in Birmingham Sees Reports and Debates
Proceedings of the International Typographical Union convention in Birmingham cover President Lynch naming a subcommittee and a supplementary report on correspondence and label issues. The session reviews finances with union revenue directed to local labor troubles and discusses autonomy for the Stereo Typographers and Trade District unions amid debate on charters and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
International Typographical Union
Lynch
International Graphical Aplay
FT Ie
Eee
Bloody Race Riot at Big Rock Campgrounds Sparks Violent Clash
Reports from Jackson Ohio describe a bloody race riot at the Big Rock negro campgrounds after a fight between Clyde Burt and a black man drew about 100 participants. Stables failed to quell the melee, Charlmer Johnson was struck, and whites fled after a half hour of violence. Weapons included bottles and clubs. Also noted: a Missouri Kansas and Texas train wreck near Pryor Creek injures none. Survey crews advance a new Decatur, Alabama railroad project. An ad promotes Laxative Life tablets for bowel regulation. Mrs. Potter, widow of former U.S. minister to Italy, dies in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Jackson
Big Rock Negro
Clyde Burt
Charlmer Johnson
Solicitors and Friends Push Alabama Convention Reconsideration
In Montgomery Alabama August 13 Solicitors from districts press to overturn a constitutional convention vote abolishing district solicitors and reestablishing county solicitors. Four prior attempts failed by small margins or ties. Morning session sees strengthened force to seek reconsideration with Judge Coleman speaking for it and Mr Graham of Talladega backing the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montcomery
Ala
Pea Shale Vous
Lapa Paseage
Coléman
Graham
Talladega
Elks endorse Brandon for district deputy in Alabama
At the Tuscaloosa lodge meeting Colonel W. W. Brandon was endorsed for district deputy of Alabama. The secretary was directed to contact Alabama lodges for aid in his candidacy. The Tuscaloosa street fair and carnival run October 7 to 10 will feature agricultural displays and prize farm wagons, continuing a history of scientific farming and horticultural exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala
Yair
Tuscaloosa
Lodge of Elks
W. W. Brandon
Alabama
Brandy
Utton
Lemon Elixir Promoted as Liver and Kidney Remedy
A historical ad style item touts Lemon Elixir as a cure for biliousness constipation indigestion headaches appendicitis malaria kidney diseases fevers chills heart failure and nervous prostration. It includes testimonials from Rev Sanders and others and notes bottle sizes 600 and 1.00 with various endorsements and a Navy appointment fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monley
Empress Frederick Buried in Potsdam Ceremony Attended
The Dowager Empress Frederick was interred beside her husband at the Brieden church mausoleum near Potsdam. Royal and foreign dignitaries attended the solemn ceremony with Emperor William, Crown Prince, and dignitaries arriving by special train. The United States ambassador Andrew D. White appeared in black, pale from bereavement, as crowds watched the funeral train and procession move to the Sanssouci garden. Memorial services occurred in London with diplomats present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Am- Dhaessdor White
Porspau
Frederick
Briedenskirche
Potsdam
Empress Frederick
Emperor William
Wild ‘Ik
Andrew D. White
Empress’ Hamar Regiment No. 20
New Palace
Goni von Waldersee
Beisiene
Ciasaph
Edward
Ne An
Persins
Mausoeum
Proeseion Clee
Queen Alexandra
Wild Park
Mausoleum
London
Lexicl
St. James Palace
Empreta Predotick
Potadam
Dachesa of
Argel
Lon
Attacked by a Mad Cat Terrible Experience in South Carolina
Charteston August 13 A man returning from the upcountry tells of a white woman attacked by a mad tom cat in her yard The cat leaped and bit just below the throat its grip strong preventing release The family freed the woman after a prolonged struggle The wound was cauterized and she was improving The incident prompted fear of hydrophobia and dogs near the home were chained All other cats in the area had previously bitten animals nearby
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Charteston
Crossland Bound Over In Gun Attack On Congressman Wiley
Aug 19 Montgom ery Ala The preliminary hearing for Dr B H Crossland who shot Captain N J Wiley son of Congressman Wiley last Wednesday night bound Crossland over to the grand jury in 1000. Wiley who testified noted a prior state troop incident causing Crossland to be suspended as commander. The men had a heated dispute over a challenge and board of honor prior winter. Both are described as large men with Wiley taller and heavier.
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Wiley
Montgomery
Montcommny
Ala
B. H. Crossland
N. J. Wiley
Crossland
Alabama
Wale
Stone
Montcomeny
Ciill
Robert Stone
Ben Minter
Hayneville Road
Bold Diamond Theft In Broad Daylight in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville Florida a thief entered a central city office beside Leake and McNeilla drug store yesterday noon and stole Miss Mamie Jones's diamonds including two rings a five opal and ten pearl ring a ladies watch and a pocketbook. The incident is described as one of the boldest recent crimes in Jacksonville. Other reports note accidents and local notices from various towns, including a fatal lightning strike, drownings, a railroad meeting in Atlanta, and a lamp-throwing incident in Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Leake & McNeilla
Mamie Jonoa
Smuggling Chinese Into United States Exposed
Santa Barbara Calif Aug 13 Disclosures claim wholesale smuggling of Chinese from British Columbia into the United States through Santa Barbara. Revenue cutter McCullough has patrolled Santa Barbara channel for weeks seeking evidence. Methods include crews shipped from Paget Sound to California via Vancouver and landing Chinese on local islands disguised as fishermen. Evidence suggests opium smuggling as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Bannara
Cal
British Columbia
United States
Santa Barbara
McCullough
Santa Barbara Channel
Paget Sound
California
Cen
Vancouver
Port Harford
San Pedro
Revenue Cutter
Oplam
Ort
Flag Raised as U S Takes Formal Possession at Navy Site
Omantastox Aug 18 United States government took formal possession of the site intended for the naval station. The flag raising marked first occupation with Smith and Lawton linked to local land dealings. Officials say work may begin soon and initial expenditures could reach about 260000 for immediate construction.
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Omantastox
United States
Naval Station
Serepena Chee Eentaeee Smith
Mra
Lawton
Smouing
Favdaat of Ore Aus Romo
Husband's Terrible Crime in Phampkin Pa Suamonth
Jacob Gerhardt, a contractor, killed his wife in the rear yard by a gunshot to the heart. He attempted suicide with a firearm but only caused a scalp wound. he is in custody. The motive appears connected to family quarrels and Mrs Gerhardt's plan to stay away from washing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phampkin
Suamonth
Jacob Gerhardt
Gerhardt
Mra Gerhardt
Buy and Try a Box Tonight For Cascarets Candy
Advertisement urges buying Cascarets Candy Caretartic laxative tonight. Claims genuine tablets sold in boxes through druggists everywhere. Warns against balk sellers and promises relief from constipation.
Lightning strikes home injuring two in Greenville mill village
A severe electrical storm hit Greenville last evening damaging property. In the American Spinning Company village a six room house was struck. Miss Victoria Levi and Miss Busbee were killed or seriously injured. Ward was struck but survived. The report describes ongoing concern for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
American Spinning Company
Victoria Levi
Busbee
Ol Ward
Tangled Among Lilies and Drowned Men at Swan Lake
A laborer employed by Louisville and Nashville shops drowned while boating at Swan Lake near Decatus Alabama while under the influence of Honor William Alexander. Coroner to investigate death of Bly Deter Jr found with buckshot in woods near his home. questions linger if self-inflicted or foul play. Roanoke ship inquiry shifts as Roanoke remains misidentified after fire, insurers offer high reinsure.
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William Alexander
Swan Lake
New Decatus
Ala
Louisville
Nashville
Cononel
Bunaixouam
Goroner Paris
Dodd
Cahaba River
Bly de Tier, Jr
Riley Brazier
Mam
Electrically tender beef a farcical claim in odd column
A jumble of anecdotes and quotations, including electrician William T. Bryan of Cincinnati touting electricity to tender beef, humorous exchanges about door openings and flies, and bits about a judge, a state fanatic, and various cartoon-like vignettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Bryan
Cincinnati
Atlanta Journal
Jenella
Mahoney
Mra. Nebb
Mamma
Willie
Philadelphia Press
Sid
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mylom
Mann
Charleston Prepares Ordinance Against Ticket Scalping at Exposition
Charleston city council drafts an ordinance to curb indiscriminate scalping during the exposition. Officials expect many scalpers to arrive and plan to raise licenses to deter dishonest dealers. Brokers urge authorities to protect railroads and the public from sharp practice. Also notes a weekly bank statement and a union meeting of Omanteston motor men and conductors, plus a testimonial for K K Liver Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Omantaston
Uies
Exposition Company
Ticket Brokers' Association
Frisco Labor Troubles Prompt City Action Plea
The Frisco Chamber of Commerce appeals to Mayor Phelan for decisive steps to quell violence and intimidation linked to strikes. They urge a public proclamation, demand city accountability for riot damage, and request state aid if local police powers are insufficient amid coal shortages and dockside vessel backlogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Francisco
Phelan
Luton
Attempt to Crack Safe at Government Cafe
Davron O Aug 10 reports a bold attempt to break into the cafe near the knob of a door in the internal revenue office. Two drill holes and a mutilated combination were found but no explosion occurred. The safe held a large amount of rew… with only $50 found. Freight rate cuts noted in Pine Land and Wis. The J and Ni claim over 2 000 000 000… reduction in freight rates. Mississippi Valley and Mobile and Ohio railroads announce 25 percent cuts taking effect Aug 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davron
Internal Revenue Office
Cafo
Aviv
Hig
Pine
Maniseres
Wis
Tho
Jacksos
Mia
Mil, Road Commission
Yama and
Mississippi Valley
Mobile and
Ohio
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Ganey
Printers’ Convention
New Decatur
Decatur, Dunville
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Smith Bros
Potter
William A. Potter
Italy
Stocknota
Baron Adolph Erik Nordesnkjold
Naturaliet
Bornee
Cees Llete
Candy
Tutt
Elks Indorse
Brandon
Jobe P. Sanders
H. Mosley
Atlanta
M. B. Church
Verbena
Jai
E. B. Cowen
C. D
Mestey
Appow-meuw
Navy
Wasmrearow
James E. Cann
Poy
Ivan CO. Wettengel
Janior
Friedenskirche
W. Roberts
North Creek
Ark
Ei. R. Palmar & Sons
Mad Cat
Suetzy
N.O
Davia
Sharon
Mill Pond
Onantorte
N. Y
John Garrison
Elehery
Garrison
Nes
Southeastern Paatenger Association
Gneexsporo, N. C
Ang
Chamberlain
Rev
A. A. Power
Emporia
Kan
H. R. Palmer & Gons
Japan
Beuuis
Cologne Gazette
Ma-Gan
Raelan
Pacific Coast
Sam Francisco
Roanoke
Norfolk
Mount Vernon
Tess
Wheeler
Jesa
Philadelphia
Ballian
Phobet
Root
Pack
Atchison
Athens
J. H. Doak
Wil- Hamas
Oregon
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Durham
Macon
Monty Hammond
Frank Griddens
Dene Anderson
Moms
Farid On
New Youk
Omanteston
Consolidated Company
Irish Volunteers’ Hall
H. Smith
Choven
Emerson
Harrigan
A. D. Eebels
Shady Dale
Frisco
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