Train wreck in Michigan kills many at Wallace Circus convoy
Durand Michigan reports reveal a Grand Trunk collision between Wallace Brothers circus trains. Air brakes allegedly failed, killing twenty three, with seven unidentified. over twenty injured. Names of the dead include James McCarthy, John Purcell, and Harry St Clair among others. Engineer Probst tried to stop the brake, leaping free near the crash, while fireman and brakeman were unhurt.
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Durand
Mich
Grand Trunk
Wallace Bros
Cirena
Oroner Farrer
James McCarthy
Grand Trunk Road
Fort Huron
Batie Creek
Battle Creek
John Purcell
Peru
Ind
Safe Larson
Cambridge
Ohio
Thomas
Stake
Harry ST Clair
John Leary Springfield, III
Andrew Howland
New York
Bate
Frank Thorp
Dundee
Robert Rice
George Smith
James Joffelmire
Orient
Iowa
Charles S
James 3S Fee
Detroit
J J Meadow
Anderson
Probst
Train Accident Fault Claimed by Officials and Engineer
Railroad officials assign responsibility for a horror to Engineer Probst of the second section, based in Battle Creek. Probst contends the air brake on his train would not respond in time, while officials insist he could have halted the train to avert serious consequences.
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Probst
Battle Creek
End of Augusta Chronicle Company Receivership
Augusta Georgia August 7 Special The affairs of the old Augusta Chronicle Company are being wound up today with E B Hook as receiver distributing the purchase money among creditors under a court consent order. After expenses and ten cents on the dollar to preferred stockholders creditors will receive about five and a half cents on the dollar prior to receivership. the Walsh stock syndicate loses about sixty cents on the dollar of their $6000 investment for 54 common shares. The Augusta Chronicle Company becomes Augusta Chronicle Publishing Company under new ownership.
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Hook
Chronicle
Augusta
Augusta Chronicle Company
E B Hook
Walsh
Augusta Chronicle Publishing Company
Richmond County Tax Digest Advances Despite Shifts
Augusta Ga August 7 Special Richmond county tax digest totals 227 or 020 showing an increase of 3191730 over last year The gas and electric lighting plant and Union Station property are moved to the controller this year reducing the apparent gain by over 590 000 compared to last year
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Richmond County
Augusta
Union Station Company
Judge Who Drew the Will Is Put on the Witness Stand
The Collier will case resumes in the primary court with Judge Bateman on the bench. Witnesses White O Connor and Miller testified to signatures and notes. Bateman described obtaining the paper and keeping the will in a vault. An incident over a wet document arose as cross examination began, and adjournment followed due to Mr Hopkins illness.
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Collier Will
Judge Bateman
Charles Hopkins
John R Wilkinson
Superior Court
Wilkinson
Allneases
M Bateman
Fudge Bateman
Hoke Smith
Westmoreland Bros
A White
Mke
Judge Batemans Court
Dorta
O'Connor
Judge
George Westmoreland
J. J. Miller
Miller
Bateman
Aragon Hotel
Bell
Collier
Mr Collier
White
Connor
Mr. Hopkins
Colter
Hopkins
John Millers
Col Mer
Coller'a
I Hopking
Batemans
Grape Nuts Recalled For Restoring Appetite On Farm Life
A mother recounts how Grape-Nuts breakfast and supper helped her eldest son with a weak stomach recover strength and happiness, prompting praise for the cereal’s taste and farm memories. She mentions a luncheon introduction and a friend’s improvement, with Postum Co. listing Battle Creek, Mich. as the contact for contest details.
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Postum Co
Battle Creak
Lawyer Thomas Stubbs Found Dead in Exchange Hotel Billiard Room
Montgomery Alabama August special report states Thomas Stubbs a well known lawyer was found dead in the Exchange hotel billiard parlors around 10 this morning. He was seated in a chair with head to one side initially thought asleep by staff and patrons. A coroner was notified and the remains removed. Stubbs was about 57 and had served as a post office inspector during the Cleveland administration.
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Montgomery
Ala
Thomas Stubbs
Exchange Hotel
Stubba
Albert Cornelius
Mr. Stubbs
Stubbs
Post Office
Cleveland
Mills Figures as Star Witness in Hall Bill Hearing
Testimony recounts a dispute over the Hall bill affecting saw mill interests. A speaker challenges Senator Knight’s statements, defends personal integrity, and offers to appear before the legislative investigating committee. A correction follows regarding attributed remarks about a uniform textbook bill in Alabama.
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Mr. Little
Constitution
Legislative Investigating Committee
Atlanta News
E I. McMichael
Alabama
Georgia
Senator McMichael
Chdage
Chase Publishing Company
B. H. McMichael
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SUIFS
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Pat
Madras
Pereale
MUSE
Whitehall
Court of Primary
Carroll
Carrollton
Camp McDaniel-Curtin
Daughters of the Confederacy
Henry Brown
W J Millican
Roopville
W C Adamson
Mills
Star Witness
Ken
Mr West
Mil
Mr Tift
Boatright
Mr Knight
Knight
Saw Mill
Wright
Democratic Party
C. A. Edgarton Mfg
Shirley
Mass
Dr. Leath
DRS. Leatherman & Bentley
Austell
Atlanta
Mutual Life Insurance CO
Nassau Street
ORR
Act of Incorporation
Insurance Commissioner
State OF
Isaac F Lloyd
Z. F. Shepor
One van Building
Farlinger
California
Denver
Messina
Saches
Iagara
Our Palace Car
Herkimer County
New York State
A. W. Farlinger
Haste
Lator McMichael
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