Paris Reacts to McKinley Death Draped in Crepe
Paris reports McKinley’s death with crepe draping across the city. U S embassy and consulate hotels and many American firms display mourning symbols along Opera, Rue de la Paix, and Champs Elys es. Ambassador Porter’s health and a local medical event are referenced in dispatches.
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McKinley
Paris
United States
Avenue de L'Opera
Rue de la Paix
Champs Elyeco
M. Delcaste
Prophetic Picture from Partion of the Accession
Fragmentary OCR notes from Bourrato on September 14 describe a scene about a fire and a phrase Our Vice President. Our Ont. The text is garbled but hints at a political context around Roosevelt and the accession. The readable portion mentions a prophetic image and the word our appearing twice near the fire scene.
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Roosevelt
Bourrato
Yacht Race Postponed After President McKinley’s Death
The international yacht race for the America's Cup between Shamrock II and Ind. was postponed due to President McKinley’s death. The postponement affects the next challenge and will be decided after a conference with New York Yacht Club committees and the American owners.
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Ban Yous
McKinley
Lee Chillenge
New York Yacht Club
Insurance suit seeks ten thousand damages in city court
The Travelers' Insurance Company is sued by Mrs J B Le Austin in city court for ten thousand dollars claiming air accident damages. A separate notice mentions five thousand dollars in damages from a Salt incident.
Louisiana Senator Thompson Kills Dr McKowen in Public Road
In Wilson Louisiana D John O McKowen prominent Louisiana physician was fatally shot by State Senator EZ Thompson after a political dispute and prior charges by McKowen. The confrontation followed a public meeting on horseback and in a buggy. McKowen died minutes after.
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Thompson
McKowen
Wilson
New Oateans
D. John
Louisiana
Ear Wilson
BR. EZ Thompson
Mc.Kowen
Pipo
Louis
Securin
East Weltsians
New Orleans
East Relletane
Pasiphiees
Mun
New Orleans Board of Health
Columbus Municipal Contest Promises Late Fall
Columbus Ga Sept 19 Despite urging from friends Lester L Cowdery a prominent merchant has announced he will not run for mayor He was recently elected co commissioner Mayor Chappell will seek reelection Two sets of alderman candidates expected with rivals aiming to unite on a single opponent and supporters backing Chappell A brisk campaign likely with local politicking and candidate names. The article also notes a separate cargo theft involving the British steamer Eastfield and mentions courthouse bids in Dale County and a move by Judge H G Connor for the state supreme court nomination.
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Columbus
Conunnus
Lester L. Cowdery
Haa
City of Columbus
Pbs
L. H. Chappell
Chappell
Movin
Eastfield
South America
Connor
Supreme Court
Gorpsporo
N. C
H. G. Connor
Notice of Tax Sale and Divorce Petition In Clarke County
Notice describes tax sale of a vacant land lot in Clarke County Georgia by sheriff under state law. It cites date October next and property description, then shifts to a divorce petition filed March by Hattie Stephens in Clarke Superior Court with details about ejecting, summons, and request for total divorce.
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Athens
Mir
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Hattie Stephens
Clarke
Dagis
James Stephens
Heraby
Clarke County
Waikinakila
Wilson Gray
McNats
Basttom
Wil Ray Paso
Costa Ainin
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Travelers’ Insurance Company
Micon
DeWitt
BB Palmer & Lees
W. J. Smith
Ieces
Sea Island
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Lucien B. Flatow
Max Joseph Mercantile Company
College Avenue
Clayton ST
Czolgoat
Porter
Secret Service Bureau
Gallagher
Osolgoss
President Inley
Saya
Chronicle
T .10
Opteago
Buffalo
Secret Service
Ured
Corsane
Chicago
Ben
Bravavitz
Ind
Robert Walsh
Houston
Tex
International and Great Northern Railway Company
Cpt
Insabe
Bitar
Clarke County Gunnery
Athens, Ga
Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Ozark
Ala
Dale County
F. ML. Dobson
J. Als
Cabtort.a
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W J, Smith & Bro
Orrica
Clarke Sr Tee
Erwin
Cousty
Atlans
Clark
Anid
Clarke Sheriff
Henderson Avenue
Athena Wee
Aikena
Antwin
Sheri
Clarke Heerip
Isorge Stropmie
Deant
James Pag
Saale Dees
Aperty
Ohn
W. Willr
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Ktary
Georgia
Cathe County
Court of Ordinary
Jaton
Grawford
Creation
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