Most Disastrous Wreck In North Carolina History
The Western North Carolina passenger train wreck at Third Creek Bridge left 22 dead and 26 injured. Statesville residents cared for victims through a tragic night as authorities pursue two tramp suspects linked to a loosened rail. The disaster, with many crushed heads and scattered bodies, is cited as the state’s worst railroad accident.
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Cannorrs
N.C
North Carolina
Third Creek Bridge
Statesville
Mr. Brodie
Chicago
Corpes
Salisbury
Ales Webber
Fiebars
Frank White
Henry Patterson
Reidsville
Corinth
Miss
A. L
A. L. Link
Bride
Lexington
N. C
R. C. Mobie
Helena
Ark
J. T. Holler
Catawba County
B. M. Estes
Memphis
R. Johnson
Newsboy
W. M. West
James Davis
Clarksville
Valparaiso Victory Reported Amid Foreign News Cables
Cable from Valparaiso reports Congressionalists victorious with troops entering the city amid Chile trade betting interest. Separate dispatches note a consular accident in Valparaiso and a domestic shooting incident in Lewis township. Further items mention Mrs Russell Harrison and Senator McMillan traveling home.
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Valparaiso
San Francisco
John D. Spreckels & Bro
Ee Acee
Opeones Sean
A Taste for Blood in Kentucky Lynching Feud
In GrorceTown Kentucky a feud escalates after two men are shot dead and a third mortally wounded. James Dudley, a Black farmhand, is seized and hanged by a mob alleging jealousy over a farmer Frank Hughes's wife. Tensions rise with threats of further lynching as authorities seek safety for Kendalls.
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Kentucky
GrorceTown
Court House
James Dudley
Dudly
Frank Hughes
Hughes
Dudley
Kendalls
Jarvis
Montgomery
Harmony Grove Hustlings Chronicle Updates
Harmony Grove Georgia August 28 A banking building rises as Northeastern Banking Company prepares to open after charter approval. Editor J W Creighton visits Nicholson area. brick store on Carnesville Avenue nears completion. Claude Bennett Atlanta Journal agent tours town.
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Harmony Grove
Squires McGinnis
Langston
the Grove
Northeastern Banking Company
J. W. Creighton
Emir
Nicholson
Messrs. Power and Williford
Carnesville Avenue
Claude Bennett
Atlanta Journal
Lavonia Red South Union beats Lavonia 27 to 1 in Carnesville
The Lavonia Red South Union 8 C defeated the Lavonia boys 27 to 1 at Carnesville yesterday. Lavonia will meet Royston Saturday and Beulah next week. R. W. Wilkerson plans Dallas as his future home while local fever cases rise.
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Carnesville
Lavonia Red South Union
Lavonia Boys
Lavonia
Royston
Beulah
Carnesville High School
Csvonis
G. W. Sewell
A. J. March
McWhorther
R. W. Wilkerson
Athens
Dallas
Texas
Georgia Legislature Ends by Condemnation of Confederate Home Bill
Atlanta Aug 29 The Georgia legislature remains a national topic amid widespread condemnation of its refusal to fund a Confederate Veterans home. Editorials from major papers criticize the action as unjust to impoverished veterans and compare Georgia to other states that support old soldiers.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Empire State
Cincinnati Gazette
Times-Democrat
New Orleans
Dengehy
Confederate Veterans
Louisiana
Sou
Confederate Veterans Home Support Urged By Ex Confederate Leader
Dr Edwin D Newton calls for immediate action to fund and manage a Confederate Veterans Home in Atlanta for non maimed veterans. He urges each county to donate funds and for subscriptions to outfit a twelve month term with expenses shared by counties. the appeal aims to place the home on a solid financial foundation. The letter is published by permission of Dr Newton and signed by Secretary Edwin D Newrox.
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Edwin D. Newton
Confederate Veterans’ Home
W. L. Calhoun
Fulton County Veterans’ Association
Newton
Atlanta
Georgia
Confederate Veterans
Veterans’ Home
Uniform vanity and sight in faith strengthened by Christ
The article argues that true seeing of God comes through heart and fellowship, not mere eye. It links Christ’s likeness to uniform as outward sign of inward unity, and contrasts two men to show spirit of Christ brings joy, peace, and contentment beyond worldly wealth or status. It urges cultivating the Spirit for deeper joy.
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Christ
John
Judas
Jesus
Philip
God
Paul
Accident Near Elberton Kills Man on Rail Car
A hand car on the Georgia Carolina and Northern road near Broad River derailed when struck by a construction train at a trestle. A white man named Eberhart died from head injuries while a black man jumped to safety. The report notes the victim’s skull fracture and doubtful survival prospects.
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Elberton
Georgia
Carolina
Northen
Broad River
Eberhart
South Broad River
Ithart
Lifelong heroism and learning from adversity
A children's department essay on learning small duties before fifteen and choosing Christlike service. It cites a blind eye to personal hurt, cites Epictetus Bunyan and Father Damien, and tells of a mounted English gentleman who overcame a disability to lead a bustling life, urging readers to rise above their own burdens.
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Yorkshire
India
Resson
Epictetus
John Bunyan
Father Damien
Athens mayoral candidate pledges clock for city
V. W. Serrr announces campaign for mayor of Athens promising prosperity and public service. He pledges to seek a city clock as part of his platform after requests from numerous friends.
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Athens
Athens Man John Ash Con Laid to Rest at Boyhood Home
The funeral of Mr. John E B Ash was held near Homer and Athens in a brief, solemn ceremony honoring a respected citizen. W C Ash, brother, will return to Athens. Mrs. Ash and two children may live with Mr. Frank Brown in Madison County. Community sympathy is offered to the bereaved family. The page also notes mixed paints for sale at Palmer’s and discusses postal delays between Athens and Atlanta, with remarks on improving electric streetcar schedules and school services.
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John Ash
Mother Earth
Homer
John EB. Ash
Athens
W. C. Ash
Frank Brown
Madison County
Court House
Clarke County
Georgia
Rock Spring Street
Camilla Seliley
Mrs. Me Ks
Dilsie Smith
Rock Pring Street
John Hil
Cay Hill
Wil Haygood
Remus Thomas
Zen Methodit Church
Col
Clay Court
McGinty Hunnicutt
Jno. W. Warm
Regular movement of the bowels aids business men health
The notice stresses constipations and digestive issues from a sedentary life. It promotes Pleasant Pellets as a remedy to improve digestion and bowel regularity, claiming benefits for overall vitality and business focus.
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P. Ng
Diminution of Indian Gas Supply Reveals New Wells and Costs
Aug 27 Indianapolis reports show gas supply shrinking with wells aging. New wells must be opened as distances to source increase, consumption meters allow fixed yearly charges, and waste in manufactories rises. Wheat crop forecasts from Minnesota indicate 170 million bushels with farmers expected to gain over 30 million dollars.
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Inmanapole
Indiana
Indianapolis
Anota
Paul
Minnesota
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Balmaceda
McCreary
Brazil
Amos Johnson
Lewis Township
Laverroot
Russell Harrison
McKee
Senator McMillan
Sb Sinap Maeno
Carnesville Cullings
Franklin County
Vos
Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railroad
Inleas
Aehens
U. S. Gov’t
Georgia House of Representatives
Ohio
Steubenville
Allen W. Thurman
Wellsville
Campbell
Columbiana County
Thurman
Hopkinsville
LaFayette
Jesse Hinson
Joe Walker
Walker Penne Hinson
Walker
Zipat
Henry
Earnest
Henor Lerr
South
John Brokeiye
Crawlford
Washington Boys
Religious Department
C. W. Lane
Bprrom
Pierce
Children’s Department
V. W.serrr
Palmer Anebrew
Tos Clayton Street
Nesville
Lawrenceville
Eysie
Colle. &S
Hood
Flint & Walling Mfg. Co
William A. Lane
N. Railroad
Kendallville
Ind
Eah County
Erent
Aigust
M. Herrington
Garena
James A. Greer
Gbords
Crares County
Court of Ordinary
Mary H. White
W. A. White
Herrin
Gzeral
Betty
Pérene
Esteer
M. Harrington
T.G. HaDsaway
Clayton and Jackson
Hadatray
Isa Oian
Abo
Seng
H. Rider
Rudyard Kiplig
Ise
Lewis Sten
Stenon Clarke Russe
William Black
Mab
Waller Beetnt
Be la Fas Dorm
Kane Dyel
the Dacken
Nee At
Mrs. Alexander
M. E. Braddon
Rosa Nouchette Carey
Othe
B. L. Farjeon
Farjeon
Dickens
Athens Publishing
Georgia Normal
Industrial College
Milledgeville, Gs
Clarke
Peet Chappell
Hulitodzeriile Ga
Beryard
Dorsey
T. H. Yarborough
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