Benzine Explosion At Atlantic Refining Plant Kills Five
A benzine tank explosion at Atlantic Refining Company's Point Breese plant killed five workers including engineers and mechanics. Firemen battled a spreading blaze to rescue trapped men, with over 100 tanks at risk as winds shifted. Officials estimate losses near one million dollars. investigation considers possible causes in the pumping house or a leaking oil tank.
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Atlantic Retiring Company
Point Breexe
Biro
Priuaphraie
Atlantic Refining Company
Point Breese
John McCullum
James Baila
John Dougherty
Firest En Aimee Lasing Smt Vy Samanson
Cumping
Marie
Oet
Penehonee
Om Seales
Refee 60 Funate
Howe Ta Poenion
Aste Bandara Oom
Patany
Dows
United States Consul Donaldson on Nicaragua and Vega
United States consul Donaldson arrives on a two month leave and shares views on Nicaragua Nicaragua’s leadership under Zelaya remains stable and distant from South American turmoil He notes U S interests grow in Nicaragua and supports a U S canal in the isthmian region Donaldson expects Nicaragua to defend its small republic and cooperate with American aims 190? era remarks highlight strong U S-Nicaragua commerce ties and cautious regional stance
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United States
Donaldson
The
Little Republic
Bam Francisco
Chester Donaldson
Macagua
Nicaragua
New York
Venezuela
Zelaya
Nilent Zelaya
Thas
United Tates
Lemon Elixir Promoted As Liver and Kidney tonic
A historical ad touts Mosley’s Lemon Elixir as a cure for biliousness constipation indigestion headaches appendicitis malaria kidney diseases fevers chills heart failure and nervous prostration claiming lemons enhance liver and blood when combined with liver tonics. Multiple testimonials from Rev Sanders J O Stanley and others endorse its curative power for chills fever heart disease and prostration.
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H. Mosley
Trunk found body of Willie Beahorn in Asheville home
In Asheville North Carolina on August 90 the body of Willie Beahorn a Black woman was found in her own trunk on Southside Avenue. John Miller was involved and reported feeling nervous and uneasy as investigators quoted. The fragmentary report notes the pair were said to have argued recently and the case remains under local inquiry.
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Asheville
N. C
Ashevillx
N.C
Willie Beahorn
Southside
John Miller
Miller
Strikers Strike Again Hit National Tube Workers
In Frankstown area the Continental and Pennsylvania Tube Works shut down during the night bringing 1,800 more workers into the strike. About 90 Pennsylvania workers remained, while others joined the walkout urged by Arverions and the Federation of Labor. Officials declined to discuss details and warned the longer the strike goes the stronger the movement grows.
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Combine
Brother Shaffer
Federation of Labor
Franlkatown
Scutinrssig Bedtan Ieoreen
Atrikera
Tad« Company
Ahiwaghons
Ates
Shaffer
Chicago
Clark Milla
Duquesne
Lindsay
Mc Outcheon
Idleipne
Plans to bore Sierra Nevada tunnel for rapid rail link
The California Sierra tunnel project, tied to E H Harriman plans, would push San Francisco to Chicago travel to two and a half days if completed. A 27 000 foot bore, 1 600 foot grade, and straightened curves could cut operating costs and shorten the route by about seven miles. Estimated cost ranges from 3 000 000 to 5 000 000. Upgrade would allow passenger trains to run over 40 miles per hour on the full distance. A second, unrelated note reports a minister praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy after a dramatic recovery. Available from H R Palmer & Sons and Smith Bros.
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RE. H. Harriman
San Francisco
Chicago
United States
Sierra Nevada Mountains
California
E H Harriman
The
Chronicle
Hood
Sierras
Trad
Francisco
Chamberlain
Rev
A. A. Power
Emporia
Kan
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Smith Bros
Election of Railroad Commissions and Adjournment Near
Fragmented notes describe Alabama convention and railroad commission election discussion, with ad hoc remarks and names. Report mentions Shovel Manufacturers Consolidation and a fire tragedy involving three children in Cynnie Minnesota. includes testimonial about Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy.
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White
Jeffereon
Idpal
Ted
Cynnie
Minn
Cette
Fy P
Ill Wind Delays Harbor Dredging Yet Produces Benefit
Gulf coast storm at Galpers dredging site alters channel by nearly four feet over a long stretch, saving the alppi Company thousands of dollars and prompting rapid dredge work to restore deepwater passage. Also includes a testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy from J H Doak of Williams Oregon.
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Alppi Company
Jackson
Misa
Gulf Coast
Galpers
Gulf
Ming
Rede Tomate
Saw
Anal
Tobacco Plant Burns in Richmond Fire Devastates Cigar Plant
A blaze destroyed the J. Wright company plant of the American Cigar company at Twenty third and Cary streets in Richmond. About 400000 pounds of leaf tobacco were in the building, with total loss estimated near 2000000 and insurance listed at 117000.
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Richmond
Katatle
J. Wright Company
American Cigar Company
Twenty-third and
Cary Streets
American Bulgar Company
Murder in Chatham Ends in Double Fatalities
In Chatham tensions erupt as a clash among Black residents leads to two deaths and several injuries. The incident follows earlier unrest near Youxoston in Ohio, where seven men were injured by a furnace explosion at a factory plant. Authorities investigate causes and motives as community leaders call for calm.
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Youxostons
Ohio
Steamer Golconda Sinks in Ohio River
Papoon Ky Aug 20 Severe storm wrecked the steamer Golconda while landing at Crowells six miles from Papoon. The vessel tipped during supper and sank in ten feet of water with many passengers lost. Only one survivor known as divers prepare to search for bodies and remaining crew.
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Papooan
City
Misa Trixie Graham
Grahameville
Kydra
Charles Davis
Smithfield
Mra
W. A. Hogne
Padacah
Turner
Smithfold
Charleyan Smithfield
David Adams
Watts Davis
Livingston
William Swabb
Miss Barrett
Jere
D. Jackson
Woade
George Stanberry
Howard Ron
Jeseo Baner
Peck
Ae Wien
Bossemer
Ala
Louis Baggett
Bet
Harry
Shramp
Islander Disaster Reports Losses Near 48
Victoria B C Aug 20 latest reports place Islander disaster deaths at 48 with few names available Howard Fowler listed only name from the wrecks and other details remain unclear plus scattered notes from various towns mention a Rockingham Company incorporation and Georgia marble for a depot project Knoxville Tenn Aug 20 reports that Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended for mild relief and sale through local druggists
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Victoria
B. C
Howard Fowler
Thas
DOLEFUL COMMENT OF ENGLISH PAPERS
The Standard says the government bungled in war and finance and that Britain’s resources are exaggerated. Parliament prorogued today prompting doleful comment from Pall Mall Gazette and others. The Times and Standard note ministerial decline, with finance the sole session focus and unprecedented use of closure. Michael Hicks Beach is criticized for financial handling amid claims Britain’s resources are overstated.
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Great Britain
Loxpox
House of Commons
Balfour
Ted Cynica
United States
France
Michael Hicks- Beach
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Popularity Surges in 1900
In 1895 none, by 1900 six million boxes of Cascarets Candy Cathartic have been sold. The campaign proclaims it the best medicine for bowels in the world, with druggists endorsing the claim.
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Ruggists
Roc
Confessed to arson in Chipley store fire
In Chipley Florida a Black man Moses Brown confessed to being paid to torch the former Sheriff Co store after moving goods to Allen's barn. Detective Thomas Watts led the case and Brown admitted setting the blaze around 1 AM last week, causing 11 stores to burn.
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Chipley
Fla
Omrisy
Thomas Watts
Moses Brown
Sheriff Co
Allen
Magnificent Bridge Plan for Missouri Acknowledged
Aug. 17 reports Theodore C. Bates of Worcester Mass, president of the Union Depot Bridge and Terminal Co, Kansas City, as saying a finer than the Eads bridge design is possible. Eastern associates are linked to the project, with Bates noting the ambitious plan.
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Misouri
Kansas City
Kansas Orry
Theodore C. Bates
Worchester
Mass
Union Depot, Bridge and Terminal Company of
Mr. Bates
Pan-American Exposition Traffic Surges in Buffalo
Reports from Bourrato New York August 17 indicate over 8 million admissions at the Pan-American Exposition and the highest railroad traffic in Buffalo history as visitors from the West and Toronto continue to arrive. The Hillsboro alliance closes its annual session electing W B Fleming of Ridgeway as press agent and urging farmers to sell cottonseed through a business agent to lift prices. The health law note promotes Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets for regular bowels with local vendors listed.
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Bourrato
Buffalo
Pris
Aalene Ocaeel
Toronto
North Carolina
Hirlsworo
N. C
Farmers’ State Alliance
Hillsboro
W. B. Pleming
Ridgeway
Georgia Tax Returns Show Big Property Increase
Atlanta August 1 Tax returns from every Georgia county to Comptroller General W A Wright show a net rise in property value of 17487103 over last year The figures exclude railroad and electric lines and differ sharply from 1900 The total value of real and personal property rises past 6400 million while 1900 returns totaled 988104413 this year 400641606
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Georgia
Atlanta
W. A. Wright
Sonaleee
Raid by revenue men nets two moonshiners near Buford
Deputies Landis Richardson and Buford Marshal Saddorth captured 45 gallons of corn whisky and confiscated a mule team two miles from Buford Georgia on the public road. The men involved are described as two white men from Gobo with spares, tied to a larger senator and movement near May Lake.
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Buford
Buromp
United States
BB. Landis
H. L. Richardson
Gainesville
Harrison Saddorth
Tiger Ontit
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Mealey
J. 0. Stanley
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B. R
Diehl
Thomas
Mestey
J. W. Rollo
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Tampa
Continental and Pennsylvania Tube Works
Schwab
Associated Presa
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Vieney
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Heart OF Sierras
Alabama
Loum
Julius & Beige
Bt. Louis
P.M. Holiiay
Deming
Ind
BH. RB
Palmer & Bons
J. H. Doak
Wilams
Oregon
H. R. Palmer & Sona
Chatham
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Golconda
Ohio River
Saatria
Wash
James B. Houston
Auburn
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Rockingham Company Incorporated
Rievcvurt
Ang M
Rockingham Company
Eaalter
Knoxvit.s
Teen
Southern Railway
Knox Ni Innet
Alanta
H. B. Palmer & Sons
Salth Bros
National Association of Manufacturers
Pumapsrata
National Association Manufacturers
Organization
Aays
Mse
Congress
Tancamansae
Marion G. Donk
State College
Agricultural College
Ings
Laodalide Ln
Tennessee
Omarranoooa
Cincinnati Southern Railway
Harriman
Tenn
Maine
H. R. Palmer & Sone
Railroad Blacksmiths Meet
Denver
National Railroad Blacksmith Association
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Wasmixortor
State Department
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Hanan
May Lake
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Senster
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