Bloody massacre by pirates on Passengers and Crew
A detailed report from Sept 8 describes a pirate raid on a steamship near Sumatra Island. Achenese pirates seized cash and slaves, killed many passengers and crew, and attempted to escape aboard captured boats. Engineers and officers resisted, a gunboat later rescued survivors, and the ship’s officer Glen Wood died in the cabin massacre.
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Yutonte
B.C
Ia Dnth
Yatta
En Sine
Penang
Qeeurytonr Yen
Alexander
Tie Actienese
Jimmel
The
Nertral
Missengers
Bern
Capitan Wood
Engiper Anhant
Nisener
Ban Eeer
Lal
Imi Sentimen
Lawey
Lowing
Alex
Glen Wood
Anchar
Hi “A
Sheriff Brooke Shot by Prisoner in Jackson Jail
Jackson Tenn Sept 8 Sheriff Eugene A Brooke was shot by a negro prisoner named John Williams in the Jackson jail as the jailer prepared to lock cells. Williams seized the sheriff s pistol and fired wounding Brooke in the arm and breast before escaping into the streets as shots were fired at him by bystanders and pursuing police.
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Jackson
Tennessee
Kson
Tenn
Atutine
Eugene A. Brooke
John Williams
Papal
Tegro
Pittol
Ton Eilet
Nichia
Brazil News Amid Revolt and Blockade
Brazil experiences a political crisis as a naval squadron pressures President Piezotto to resign. The Brazil government suspends telegraphic service, Rio de Janeiro port is blockaded, and loyal troops prepare for a possible attack. Meanwhile cholera cases rise in Hull and Rhine baths are shut to curb infection.
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New Yor
Commercial Cable Company
South American Telegraph Company
Wall Street
Brazil
Montevideo
Rio Janeiro
Piezotto
Custodio Jose Melo
Santa Cruz
Harmony Grove Hums With Local Notes and Visitors
Harmony Grove notes report Prof Olin King Rev W T M Brock Dr Wilkins and Rev T A Harris in town, Capt D Cran Oliver visiting Banke county, L L Stevenson near completion on factory, Annie Hodgeon home from visit, Dr D D Quillian visiting, September city court adjourns, local baseball trip to Athens, Misses Lady and Grace Goss return, Dr W B Hardeman Jr loses horse, Olive ill with typhoid fever.
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Harmony Grove
Olin King
Wwn
W. T. M. Brock
Bank County
Wilkins
Hix
T. A. Harris
Winterville
D. Cran Oliver
Banke County
L. L. Stevenson
Annie Hodgeon
D. D. Quillian
Dr. Quillian
Athens
Cincinnati Reds
Lady
Grace Goss
Goss
W. B. Hardeman, Jr
News in Brief Highlights U S Events and Incidents
Hon Hamilton Fish ex secretary of State dies in New York. Rumors of a silver compromise swirl in Washington. Josiah Quincey resigns as Assistant Secretary of State. Alabama eyes populist and Democrat unity. Bishop Whittle writes from Clifton Springs about kindness. Older residents in various counties described as hale and capable. International Christian Workers Association to hold a Atlanta convention with 1000 workers. A Mobile burglar wounds Mrs Merv Tackney. her death is feared. Oconee coroner G A Pilgrim passes away at 75. Train collision near Pittsburgh kills 12, many injured. Minneapolis bank cashier M J Bollerding commits suicide amid bank misappropriation case. Tornado devastates Lockfort Louisiana. several killed. Atlanta printers Foote Davies & Co. burned advertising circulars after impersonation scheme. Governor Tillman attacks court decree on whisky seizure. Burlingham murder case shocks New York. multiple bodies found. Chicago Catholic congress provokes audience exit after critical paper. Opelika bridge collapse injures Mr Coleman and kills a mule. Coleman survives with injuries.
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Hamilton Fish
New York
Washington
Josiah Quincey
Massachusetts
Alabama
Whittle
Clifton Springs
Berrien County
International Christian Workera Association
Atlanta
United States
Mobile
Ala
Merv Tuckney
Tackney
Arnold Finishes Sign On Building Facade
Mr. John L. Arnold completes a side building sign featuring two or cam pictures and an outline of Mr. Arnold, according to the brief entry.
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John L. Arnold
Arnold
Plain talk from Lansingburg man on a cure for locomotor ataxia
A Lansingburg native tells of his severe illness from locomotor ataxia while working in Rochester. After failure of other help he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for restoring movement and health, supported by family letters, local merchants, and notary affidavits. The piece notes the pills are made by Dr Williams Medicine Co and sold by druggists.
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Lansingburg
F. C. Kimball
Rochester
Erie Railroad
Docios Ls and Spencer of
Cody
John Marshall
Dr. Williams
Schenectady
N. Y
Pink Pilla
Lysiacsure
Fred
Jesus
Hanner J. KimBpath
M. L Fancuer
Kimball
H. Morrison
George Fairlee
Westminster Church
Willams
William H Flandreau
River St
Troy
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Brockville, Oot
Coal Creek miners strike ends as troops move to Peak's Station
State troops stationed at Coal Creek since the 1892 war have been withdrawn from Anderson to Peak's Station near Clinton, to be held in reserve. About 400 miners remain on strike, with Coal Creek Coal and Coal Company employing several men. Tax rates decline slightly this year, with state and county taxes down. city tax relief could ease the situation.
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Coal Creek
Anderson
Peak
Clinton
Coal Cxes
Cuan Cumpany Hi
Death of Col L J Dupre, Memphis Journalist
Col Louis J. Dupre long associated with Memphis journalism and later editor of the Evening Public Ledger died in Raleigh just after 10 p.m. He had lived in many places, served as consul to San Salvador, and was a prolific writer and editor. His funeral is planned for Elmwood this afternoon, with a large circle of old citizens attending.
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Louis J. Dupre
Evening Public Ledger
Raleigh
Mississippi
Ledger
Atlanta
Pacific Coast
Col. Dupre
Georgia
Athens
Memphis & Charleston Railway
Capt. Monssratt
Livermore Foundry
Col. Dupree
Appeal
Suthern
Memphis Bulletin
Col
M. C. Gallaway
The
Avalanche
James C. Jones
New Orleans
Louisana
Dupre
Elmwood
Memphis
Appeal-Avalanche
Elegant Receptions for Mr and Mrs E P Fears
Yesterday two receptions welcomed the friends of Mr and Mrs E P Fears at the groom's parents home on Lumpkin street. An elegant dinner preceded a large reception enjoyed by many friends. The couple received heartiest congratulations and plan to leave on the 15th for the World's Fair with a large party from the city.
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E. P. Fears
J. P Fears
Lumpkin Street
Mrs. Fears
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Bank of Minneapolis
Phil M. Scheig
Lockfort
Oliver Lapours
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Swann
South Carolina
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Catholic Congress
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Opelika
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Coleman
Prowizeut Physitians
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Katie Cobb
Murrell
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J. K. Kenney
Clarke County
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Webster
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Forgia
Clare County
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T. . Dearing
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Winn
Asa D. Wran
Clek
Asa D. Winn
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Oeto
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Law of
Bradford
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W.H. Tick
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