Wreck on Gainesville Southern Railroad Injures Passengers
A Monday night wreck near Belmont Junction on the Gainesville Southern line tore apart the train as brakes failed on a grade. Sheriff Stevens and Deputy Appleby were aboard with a prisoner. several passengers and the editor John N Holder were injured, with Holder sustaining a severe head gash but recovering.
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Jackson County
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Jefferson & Southern
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Epidemic of Whooping Cough Reported in Winter
A reader recalls an epidemic of whooping cough that struck their family, causing severe coughing. They credit Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, previously used for croup, with relief and a complete recovery. The note mentions local druggists H R Palmer & Sona and a general advertisement for remedies.
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B. Clifford
Norwood
H R Palmer & Sona
Grand Jury to Probe Chicago Labor Troubles
A grand jury in Chicago will open an exhaustive inquiry into ongoing labor troubles starting tomorrow. Subpoenas have been issued for numerous contractors and members of the pulling consents council, aiming to reveal details of picketing and related labor actions, with officials seeking to illuminate other aspects of the unrest and identify those inciting riotous conduct.
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Chicaco
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Faba
Big Strike Waves Through Savannah Building Trades
Savannah reports a large walkout with carpenters painters bricklayers and allied workers quitting. The Building Trades council claims about 600 men are striking to press wage and hour demands amid no disorder and widespread union solidarity. Nearby Duluth freight handlers and St Paul plumbers also strike over pay and hours as unions press for better terms.
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Ware Grand Jury Charges Clerk in Ware County Schools
The Ware grand jury charges fraud and corruption in public school lands and calls for the removal of County Commissioner J. D. Smith who has served 16 years. It claims improper salary figures from 1896 to 1899 and seeks 91,068 returned to the school fund while Smith says his books will be opened as urged.
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German Intrigue Linked to Monroe Doctrine and West Indies
Danish interest in the West Indies surfaces as Germany German action beyond the Monroe Doctrine looms. Secretary Root warns Congress the United States may have to fight to uphold the doctrine while Denmark talks with Germany on island swaps. Reports say Denmark seeks to rid itself of colonial ties and may use the islands as leverage in negotiations with Germany.
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War Root
New York
Washington
Lee Root
Reenekacy Eaton
Atrype
India Islands
H. J. H. Rogers
Standay
Denmark
W. Vouie
North
Sele
Enwie
Lolstein
Germany
Issomes
Thoes
Lear
Wits
Augusta Seeks Campgrounds Support in Congress
Congressman Fleming pushes Augusta as a candidate for one of four planned camping grounds for troops. The Augusta claim follows wartime gatherings, with Fleming arguing the city’s merit and duty to neighbors. The notice includes ad-like endorsements for Chamberlain’s remedies and August Flower, with local druggists promoted.
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Fleming
Forces Facing The Bos Hamilton's Reinforcements Dispatched
Report from Mafeking dated May 1 describes British positions at Thaba N'Cho with General Rundle's division strong and supported by Gordon's and Dickson's brigades, French and Smith-Dorrien cavalry, and mounted infantry under Ian Hamilton. Bra-bason Yeomanry from Wepener arrives. two Boers spotted north. artillery duel yields no result. Queen and soldiers held conference amid heavy activity. garrison health good.
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Thuba
Aera
Wepener
Oo Teh
Thaba N’chu
Rundle
Ian Hamilton
Hamilton
Ste George White
Killed His First Cousin Ruling Homicide Reported
South Carolina case details a farmer David Haith cock surrendering to sheriffs after a family homicide dispute. Separate notes report Professor Joseph Denek injured in an Opera House hotel room incident and Bertha Hoffman found dead near a cigar factory, with ongoing inquiries and arrests in progress.
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Cotonnta
8. C
David Haithcock
Lower Richland County
Banday
Mark
Dave
Denek
Binwisanam
Joseph Denek
Opera House
Do You Get Up With A Lame Back
Readers are offered a free sample bottle of Kilmer Swamp Root, a kidney liver and bladder remedy. The ad claims it cures lame back and uric acid troubles and Bright's Disease. It promotes a booklet and a mail request from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton NY, noting available 50 cent and dollar sizes via druggists.
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Lead and Zinc Deposits Reported in Eastern Tennessee
Bouston May 1 lead and zinc ores found on James A. Tillar farm near here show assays from 40 to 86 percent lead and zinc with veins from 40 Led iad i SR mans the Decision Is Rendered. Loxpon May 1 archbishops of Canterbury and York render judgment on reservation of the mecrament. The circular at Porf.
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Bouston
Tenn
James A. Tillar
Loxpon
Canterbury
York
Shorter Hours and Wage Increases Spark Philadelphia Strike
On May 1, the Allied Building Trades council led a citywide strike of about 3,000 workers from all building trades to demand an eight hour day and a 26 percent wage boost. The action aims to secure a uniform 86 hour week across the trades, with strong union backing and police on alert for potential unrest.
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Dufvurs
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St. Paul
Joseph B. Allen
Allied Building Trades Council
Building Trades
F Allen
Uncertain Attendance Delays Carriers Association Meeting
In Borrao on May 1 ex ecutive committee members and many strikers await word from Commissioner Delehanty. Assistant Superintendent Bul Sass te was seen in New York, while Commissioner Webster of the state board of arbitration noted Superintendent Waitt could not attend Buffalo today. At 10:15 no progress toward arrivals or decisions had occurred as freight workers remained inactive at noon.
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Carriers Association
Delehanty
Motive
New York
Tansigss
Commindener Webster
State Board of Arbitation
Waitt
Buffalo
Mt Csahaa
Sett Nenanaarbuka
Labor Federation President Flouts Injunction
Gompers of the American Federation of Labor accused of violating Freedman’s injunction. Reports mention strike actions by Ironworkers in Cincinnati and Woodworkers in Minneapolis. The piece notes wage gains, rising tensions, and advertisements for Prickly Ash Bitters and Boschee’s German Syrup as remedies, with local sales through H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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Freedman
New York
Ramuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Als International Union
Emeka
de Gor
Ae Ae
Neket Lowy & 'A
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Important Suits Decided in Montana Mine Disputes
The Montana supreme court issued two major rulings involving Butte copper mines, template disputes between Boston and Montana and Montana Ore and Purchasing. One case reverses a lower court denial of a restraining order, altering temp restrictions on the Snohomish area, while the other vacates a prior restraining order affecting portions of the Pennsylvania mine region.
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Hevexa
May
Supreme Court
Butte
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Snohomish
Sieiing
Are
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Bebrasry
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Pennsylvania
Florida Editor Is Shot After Raw Altercation
May 1 Jacksonville Florida editor Albert M. Williamson of the Florida Journal was shot following a morning altercation with CO W Stansell. The incident occurred at the paper’s offices and the condition of Williamson was not stated in the dispatch.
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Jacksonville
Fin
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Florida Journal
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Trinity River Flood Submerges 200 Miles of Valley
Cattle Parish Dallas May 1 Trinity river continues to rise cutting Dallas off from the western county half. Crops along a 200 mile stretch are submerged. County officials report heavy livestock losses and widespread flood damage across the valley amid the rising waters.
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