Courage of Curt Webb Saves Castaways on Ice Filled Island
In Shickshinny a river flood and shifting ice trap three people on an island. Curt Webb, once mocked as a coward, deploys a daring rescue with Jasper and a boat, guiding them to safety as the ice avalanches surge. The crowd witnesses a reversal of reputation and a heroic outcome.
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Curt Webb
Babe
Jasper Tyson
Juper
Tanya
Curt
Duper
Jasper
Beer Export Barrels Return Request Before Congress
Ex-Auditor Lewis Habercorn representing brewers urged Chairman Wilson to pass legislation allowing free return of beer barrels exported to Canada after duties paid. He requested a written filing. The committee discussed tax issues and a reported decision, but no action or renewal was clarified. Treasury showed September receipts about 2 million below expenditures, with a year’s excess near 6.6 million and declines in internal revenue and customs for the quarter.
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Washington
Lewis Habercorn
Wilson
Ways and Means
Canada
Habercorn
Ilson
Allcock's Porcus praised as superior remedy acclaim
Albany Sept 30 The state railroad commission approves the New York New England and Northern Railroad coin plan to build 52 miles from J Point East River to Brewster to connect with NY and NE Rail Road. A A McLeod presides over both firms and Vanderbilt interests opposed the move.
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New York, New England and Northern Railroad
J's Point
East River
Lem
Brewster’s
New York and New England Railroad Company
A.A. McLeod
Boston
New York
Ingram Acquitted After Beer Sharing Incident
Mr. BR F Ingram was acquitted after being arrested in Eatonton on a charge of furnishing beer to miners. The case described a spring party where beer was opened at his home after hours as an accommodation. Two young men joined, helped fund a lunch, and no proof of offense was found.
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Senate
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Morse
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T. W. Frazell
Baptist Church
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Barnesville
Macon
Livingston
Texas
Nice
Repeal Prospects and Senate Tensions Highlight Key Votes
The piece notes Republicans press for unconditional repeal while senators like Teller Wolcott and Butler face regional pressures and fear of stubborn filibusters. It cites private remarks and local reactions as the debate on the repeal bill intensifies ahead of a crucial vote. Also mentions a 1895 marriage in Kansas City with community support.
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Teller
Wolcott
Tellier
Wolsche
Benatarest
Kansas City
Butler
South Loris
Alabama at the Athens Opera House Saturday October 7
The famous play Alabama by Augustus Thomas comes to Athens with a renowned New York company led by Frank C. Bangi. The cast includes Clement Bainbridge, William Calhoun, L P Hicks, W J Dean, J P Calloway, W J Cummings, Edward Waas, Belle Barron, Louise Ingersoll, Ethel Irving and Gertrude McGill. Directed by John W Hamilton and Clement Bainbridge, the drama presents a vivid Southern life without war drama, earning widespread praise in major papers. Seats are urged to be secured early as crowds are expected to fill the house.
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Union
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William Calhoun
L. P. Hicks
W. J. Dean
J.P. Calloway
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Louise Ingersoll
Ethel Irving
Gertrude MccGill
John W. Hamilton
Thomas
South
St. Paul Dispatch
Senate Debates Bank Tax Repeal and Senate Elections
Washington dispatch reports a Senate committee move to repeal the 10 percent tax on state banks or suspend it for notes circulating as money. Mr Cameron and Mr Harris address proceedings while Mr Martin proposes electing senators by popular vote. Separate item notes redemption of U S paper money and bank notes, and a ministerial appointment reshuffle amid silver men’s opposition.
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Oa Il Ae
Santhasan
Senate
Cameron
Iver Gan
Harris
Martin
Wasnneton
United States
Ie Rete Aanoue
Congress At Work With Narrow House Attendance
The House met with meagre attendance as debate on the federal elections repeal bill resumed. Mr. Patterson of Tennessee led support, while Mr. Cooper of Texas introduced a resolution favoring a popular vote. In the Senate Mr. Chandler spoke on his resolution, arguing for policy and urging action aligned with presidential aims.
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Jonata
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Patternon
Tennessee
Cooper
Texas
South
Senate
Irish Day flag incident at World’s Fair angers officials
At the exposition the Irish flag was hauled down by James Hunt under Millet and Millets claim that flags are not to be raised unless ordered. Chief Barrett defended the action saying Irish colors deserved recognition for Irish-American citizens present.
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Es Barrett Reese
Ireland
Curiaco
James Hunt
Millet
Barrett
Department of Electricity
Athens Store Promotes Dress Goods and Black Department
The ad touts a broad dress goods stock with new materials and trims, urging ladies to visit before selecting. It highlights a Black Goods Department with lace, ribbons, velvets, and silks, plus linens, towels, dinner sets, and a full line of corsets and gloves, claiming low prices and widespread value.
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Black Goods Department
Au-Ifn
Miss VeHie C Carter Dies at Princeton Factory Home
Miss VeHie C Carter, about eighteen, died Saturday afternoon at her father’s home at Princeton factory. The remains were interred at Mizpah church cemetery in Jackson county on Sunday. A devout Methodist, she had joined Princeton church years earlier and faced her illness with meekness, leaving a distressed father and brothers to mourn.
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VeHie C Cart R Lim
Princeton
Mizpah Church
Jackson County
Miss Carter
Methodist Church
The Valkyrie to Contest for Americas Cup
New York and racing circles await October 5 as the English yacht Valkyrie owned by Lord Caveren faces the Yankee Vigilance owned by E D Motigan and C D Ischi for the Americas Cup. The international committee set the start at 1 p m at the Sok Hightsip with possible postponements due to fog or wind. The Cup battles echo a long history with ships from England Scotland and Canada having attempted to reclaim the trophy since 1800.
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E. D. Motigan
C. D. Ischi
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New
Gatta Nittee
Hansen
Emelish
Camoe
Thistle
Telegraphic Sparks and Other Brief Items
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