Thirty Eight Suits Filed in September Term
A long list of petitions and bills was filed in the clerk of the superior court for the September term, totaling 35. One suit targets Sheriff Nelms, brought by William W. Herrin, claiming back pay and political influence fees from 1909 to 1906, with demands for $5000 and $400. Herrin alleges unpaid bailiff wages since July 1, 1909, and $100 per month for 10 months plus $400 for influence. He says remuneration was promised for a Democratic nomination-related payoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerry Nelms
Amasra
Superior Court
Sherif Nelms
William W. Herrin
Nelms
Nolina
Nelma
Herren
$6,000,000 Mortgage Filed for Atlanta Railway Extensions
Aug 15 Russia. One of the largest mortgages Fulton county officials recall has been recorded in the clerk of the superior court. The Atlanta Railway and Power company borrows $6,000,000 from Mercantile Trust and Deposit company of Baltimore. Mortgage covers all property including cars rails wires poles and plants. Extensions planned to Chattahoochee river Marietta new prison site and Lakewood with bond funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Street Railway
Russia
Fulton County
Superior Court
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company of
Baltimore
Condaite
Planta
Powerhans
Atlanta Railway Company
Atlanta Hailway and Power Company
Chattahoochee River
Marietta
Lakewood
Mobile Press Club Fund Drive Aids Battleship Alabama
Aug 15 Mobile scene celebrates successful fund drive for a silver service for the battleship Alabama. A soldiers ball parade, vaudeville acts, and a citywide event drew about 1000 attendees despite malaria concerns. Exhibits and cotton market news also headline regional notices from Memphis and Onantestox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Presg Club
Mobile Press Club
Alabama
New Orlwich
Monrow Park
Legations Again Under Fire Food Supplies Cut Off
Reports from Peking dated Aug 15 and 16 reveal the foreign legations under siege. Consul Ragsdale cites orders to quit only with Allied troops, while Li Hung Chang negotiates with powers as French and British envoys note the legations’ peril and siege rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Can Foo
Ragsdal
Conger
Peking
Legationera
Paris
M. Pichon
Li Hang Chang
Legation
Suaxanat
Authentia
MISSISSIPPI POPULISTS MEET IN STATE CONVENTION
The Populist state convention in Jackson opened at noon with Dr. Ri Preitt, chairman, in charge. No business was transacted as the body awaited delegation arrivals, adjourning briefly after organizing and awaiting district nominations for congressional candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mill
Ri, Preitt
Gates
Delega Itia
Prince Andre Ponia Towaki Takes Control of Tanforan Race Track
San Francisco reports Prince Andre Ponia Towaki has quietly amassed stock in the Tanforan race track and gained practical control. He also holds an option on the Ingleside track, with potential ownership involving Henry J. Croker. The contemplated deal could total about 75,000 dollars, positioning Ingleside as a leading U.S. facility.
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Andre
San Francisco
Andre Poniatowaki
Henry J. Croker
Ingleside
United States
Race riot at Greenville leaves worker wounded
At the Monaghan cotton mill near Greenville a clash between a black laborer Hill Thompson and another man led to threats and rock throwing. Shots were fired by white and black workers, Thompson was wounded in the neck, and most black laborers quit. Also reported Turner held war murder in Fayetteville, death from an insect bite in Enomars, and severe floods at Yonmatha with 200 drowned.
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Greenvous
8. C
Monaghan
Hill Thompson
Srosinclina
Thompson
Thom
Turner
Fayettevilte
Turner, & Negro
Zee Hunnicutt
Toy
Greenville
Allied Forces Reach Before Beijing Amid Stiff Allied Advance
Reports from London and Washington on August 15 indicate British and American dispatches confirm the Allied advance toward Peking, with Chinese troops retreating. Descriptions note heat and exhaustion, with Bengal lancers engaging and Chinese standards captured as the drive nears the capital.
Monterey Monitor Bound for Canton Amid Chinese Tensions
The Monterey will sail to Canton in a few days to relieve the cruiser Don Juan de Austria, while Chinese and foreign forces brace for possible action. Chinese and foreign authorities fear clashes near the foreign settlement as British troops arrive at Shanghai and Canton investigates larger guns and mines being prepared. Rebels in Peking reportedly uncontrollable as allies advance, with relief forces moving toward Peking. Ground broken for the Waycross Air Line railroad in Georgia and quarantine lifted in Alabama as Tampa shows no yellow fever.
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Chinos
Caston
Monterey
Canton
Juan de Anatria
Bogue Forta
Sothoritioa
China
Tloxa-Roxu
Wu Chow
Peking
Au Ping
Bentim
Che Foo
Firzamato
Waycrose Air Line
Douglas
Pain Conquered by Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound
A letter from Mig Denna Resuchks of Rexvskiaen Mo praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She details relief from back pains bearing down sensations and menstrual suffering after two to four bottles, and urges others to seek the remedy. The note also promotes Mrs Pinkham offering free advice and Lynn Massachusetts address for health guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E
Pinkham
MBS Pinkham
Lydia BK. Pinkham
Mig
Denna Resuchks, Rexvskiaen
Mra
Lynn
Mass
World's 1900 Wheat Crop Statistics Reported
Official statistics from the Department of Agriculture show global wheat production for 1800 1100 with southern hemisphere output not falling below 160 613 000 bushels, down about 10 000 000 bushels from last year. Australia and Chile are the only nations showing material reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Wasimxotoy
Department of Agriculture
Australia
Chili
Jacobi Case Held Up by Five Day Stay of Proceedings
New Orleans August 14 Governor Heard of Louisiana allows Alabama Governor Johnston to send officers to escort Sanford Jacobi to Montgomery for trial on an attempted assault charge. Judge Shelby grants a five day stay to pursue a possible appeal to the federal appeals court meeting in October. Overwhelmed With Applications Ormixa August 15 Governor elect Samford faces heavy demand for offices as few appointments can be made. Bowie Nominated For Congress Betwa August 15 Fourth congressional district nominating Sidney J. Bowie for Congress as Gaston Robbing’s seat faces contest. Heanton Date Changed Augusta August 15 Date for Confederate veterans reunion in Augusta moved up to November 1 to fit General Clement A Evans’s schedule.
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Shelby
Kunts
New Orweans
Heard
Louisiana
Johnston
Alabama
Nolilcers
Sanford Jacobi
Montgomery
Jacobi
Federal Court of Appeals
Allen’s Foot-Ease Endorsed By Doctors And Users
Jay praises Allen's Foot-Fas for absorbing perspiration and protecting gloves, while Chicago Clinic editor Abbott endorses the product as a grand preparation. Advertised as pure and suitable for daily use, Allen & Co. promotes its availability in drug and shoe stores and at LeRoy, New York.
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Allen
Jay
de Abbott
Chicago
Femple Mat
FBI
Allen &Inated
LeRoy
N.Y
Anti-Imperialists Meet in Tomlinson's Hall with 400 Delegates
The Anti-Imperialist convention opened in Inptaxapotas with 400 delegates in attendance. George Greer of Philadelphia called the meeting to order and Rev. Herbert Bigelow of Cincinnati led the opening ceremony. Temporary officers Edwin Burritt Smith and Erving Winslow were named, and committees on resolutions and credentials appointed.
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McKinley
Tomlinson
Teague
National Party
George Greer
Philadelphia
Herbert 8. Bigelow
Cincinnati
Albert H. Tolman
University of Chicago
Edwin Burritt Smith
Chicago
Erving Winslow
Boston
W. J. Mixo
Smith
George Boutwell
Masachusetts
Carl Sehart
Bourke Chckran
Not Preparing for Winter's Campaign Reported
A late New York dispatch outlines that the State Department maintains secrecy on Chinese affairs as Admiral Remey announces General Chaffee’s uncertain arrival at Natow after Ho Si Wu. The piece notes possible progress in negotiations, preparations for winter campaigns, and a major order moving shells and supplies to San Francisco for American warships in Chinese waters.
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Naton
Washington
Bureau of Navigation
Romey
Taka
Hive
Chaffos
Natow
Ho Si Wu
Ha Si Wu
War Department
Tien Tain
Peking
Wastusaton
Navy Department
Remey
General Chaffee
Ho’ Sit Wu
Chaffee
Tung Chow
Wennga
Ite i
Cha ‘Ce
State Department
China
Spain
Madrid
Claude MacDonald
Foreign Office
Conger
Itacontenta
Etwan
London
Aes
Norfolk
Norfolk Navy Yard
Ogden
San Francisco
Trains Collide in Thick Fog Near Grand Rapids
A fog bound collision on the Northland express and passenger train No 2 near Pierson, 20 miles north of Grand Rapids, left nine dead and many injured. Engines and cars were demolished. several crew members and passengers are missing or fatally injured. The express carried Pullman cars, coaches, sleepers from Cincinnati, a buffet car, and baggage car.
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Grand Rapins
Northland Express
Pierson
Grand Rapids
Jan H. Wish
Gustav Grootfeldt
M. Lotta
Levan
Sand Lake
No. 2
Cincinnati
Farmer Slain Over Sheep and Other Murders Reported
A composite report from Clarina Alabama and surrounding areas describes Ira Aaron and his son Sam held in the county jail for murder after a knife strike killed Amos Bailey during a sheep ownership dispute. Other incidents include five enslaved workers burned at Sloss City furnaces, a fatal pistol duel in Oursten, a stabbing near Mouirme, a fatal card game altercation near St Avavsting Florida, and a horse-kick death in Eporvnia. The article also notes Senator Marion Butler denying support for McKinley and endorsing Bryan, plus a burglary arrest in Santa and a man jailed for horse theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Aaron
Amos Malley
Clarina
Cuniuan
Ala
Sam
Sanford Bridge
Amos Bailey
Aaron
Bailey
Brown
Hailey
Anson
Governor McCord Recommends Peruna for Catarrh
A letter from former New Mexico governor Myron W. McCord praises Peruna as effective against catarrh and related ailments. He reports feeling well after one bottle and extols the remedy, urging readers to begin treatment now. He warns that no substitutes exist and invites a free catarrh booklet from Hartman in Columbus, Ohio.
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Myron WH. McCord
New Mexico
Nartman
Washington
SirAt
M. IH
McCord
Hartman
Columbus
Ubto
Noted Civil War General Robert King Scott Dies at Napoleon
Robert King Scott, once military governor of South Carolina, dies at his Napoleon home after a year with apoplexy. He entered the Civil War as a lieutenant colonel and rose to major general. His state leadership coincided with carpetbagger rule. Farmers in Chilton County form the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association with about 200 members and 101000 capital. Lightning destroys a depot in Yorkville, injuring no one.
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Robert K. Meatt
Toteo, O
Robert Kingston Scott
South Carolina
Napoleon
Th Carolina
Farmers Insurance Association
Canton
Ala
Chilton
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
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H.R. Palmer & Sons
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Tanica County
Misa
Parker
Enan Ie
E.C DeWitt &Co
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Bpalh
Bpantah
Ferguson Rosigne
Suaxanal
Taotai Sheng
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Conomars
Ang
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Yonomama
Pekin
Nuton
Leynox
Bruce
Lonpoy
Taku
Bengal Lancern
Mao
Sung
Spene
Aphite
Ho Si Wa
Anya
Shanghai
Snaxonat
Admiral Seymour
Mitripote
Moxrooweng
Tampa
Fla
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Heaonton
Augusta
Clement A. Evans
Frederick
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Orient
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Harmer
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James R. Harmer
Opelika
Washin
Will
Philippines
Ir. Harmer
Army of the West
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Downs
Philadelphia Press
Qepth
Binwinauam
Sloss City
Cheater
Oursten
William Etrand
John Peage
Strand
Peage
Mouirme
Gao
J. O. Curls
W. P. Alderman
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Alderman
Curla
Carls
St. Avavsting
Bob Maxwell
Maxwell
Bryan
Butler
North Carolina
Ratston
Marion Butler
National Populist
National Committee
Stevenson
Santna
Davin
Eporvnio
Ellia Bonham
Ben Jones
Troatin
McOrp
M. H. MeCora
Yorkvinle
South Carolina and Georgia Extension Railroad
Perry Davis
Trstimantale
Elle
Lansthen
Mall
Ail Drvacate
Chichester
Clarke County
H.W Bantes
Clark
Superior Court of
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Clarks County
Paca
Shasta
J.T. Brawet
Ansioanee Myrelt
Honstable
Ory
Wet
Democratic Party
Allerman
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