Greenville tragedy ends in murder and suicide near Greenville
Edward Holt a white man walked into a Greenville county home on December 13 and killed his wife and mother in law before shooting himself. He had quarreled with his wife recently and was said to be intoxicated. His family and relatives, prominent in the area, were present during the tragedy.
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Greenville
Lima
Greenvile
Edward Holt
Hollis
Follis
J Lo Pool
Pool
Holiis
Probable Fatal Accident Involving Dr Connors Near Uniontown
Dr E V Connor of Uniontown state experimental station was severely injured when a runaway horse kicked him in the face near his farm. Both jaws and his nose were broken and he was knocked unconscious. He was rushed to the city infirmary for treatment and is reported to be in serious condition with possible internal injuries. Connor, a renowned veterinary surgeon in Alabama, may not recover.
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Connor
Uniontown
Ala
Selma
Inim Ha
Fire in Graham Virginia Burns Man to Death
A devastating early morning fire in Graham, Tazewell County, Virginia, caused one death and heavy property losses estimated between 25 000 and 10 000 pounds. Emery Stafford died while trying to escape a restaurant blaze that consumed an entire block due to inadequate fire protection.
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Emery Stafford
Bearoke
Graham
Tazewell County
Emory Stafford
Bay Have New Postmaster Change in Montgomery Postoffice
Reports from Montgomery Alabama November December indicate Judge Buckly, the Montgomery postmaster, is to be replaced by a key man. Letters from Washington and from returning Virginians suggest a road Democrat may be the candidate, but his identity is kept secret from most.
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Montgomery
Ala
Judge Buckly
Washington
Condition of Mia Gilbert Deteriorates After Assault
Washington December 13 Mia Ada Gilbert Dennis remains in grave condition after last Tuesday assault. Dr Richelderfer resident physician at Garrela hospital says she has a very slight chance for recovery with cerebral meningitis or other complications feared. She is unconscious most of the time and speaks irrationally. Police are without a clue to the assailant.
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Washington
Mia
Ada Gilbert
Dennis
Richelderfer
Garrela Hospital
Chile ready for war as Chilean protest rejected
Buenos Ayres reports Chilean foreign minister Yanez handed a new peace proposition to Portela to settle the Argentina Chile dispute. If Argentina refuses the bases, Chile will make no further proposals. Chilean reserves near fifty thousand called to arms but no troop movement yet. The crisis hangs on Argentina’s response expected to be firm and serene.
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Santiago de Chile
Via
Galveston
Buenos Ayres
Senor Yanez
Senor Portela
Chile
Ciile
George R Youmans Named Candidate in Waycross White Primary
Waycross Georgia December 13 Special George R Youmans and the Citizens ticket were nominated at the white voters primary. C E Murphy first ward W H Cason second ward R B Ballard third ward W W Sharpe fourth ward F M Hawkins fifth ward Warren Lott school board member were named in the primary.
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George Youmans
Waycross
Hion
George R. Youmans
Citizens
C E Murphy
W. H Cason
R. B. Ballard
Third Guard
W. W Sharpe
F.M Haawkins
Warren Lott
Board of Education
Threatened Coal Famine Hits Knoxville Dealers
Knoxville coal dealers warn of a looming coal famine for textile mills in the Carolinas. The Southern Railway confiscating coal for its own use trims supplies, leaving Carolina customers served by two large Knoxville firms with at most one quarter of their need. If Pocahontas coal cannot compensate, many large plants may shut down partially or completely.
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Knoxville
Carolina
Tenn
Carolinas
Southern Railway
Pocahontas
Truth broken by fair widow in Washington society
Washington December 18 A sensational Washington society item reports the engagement between Mrs Lucile Blackburn Lane and Chevalier Trentenove the Italian sculptor is broken off Mrs Lane a prominent society figure and widow explains she withdrew the promise saying his jealous nature made happiness impossible She planned to meet him in London due to property ties with England and her late husband’s estate Trentenove had written from Milwaukee denying the engagement and Mrs Lane suspects a misrouted letter led to the public denial
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Washington
Lucile Blackburn Lane
Chevalier Trentenove
Lane
Joe Blackburn
Trentenove
London
Italy
Miwaukee
Mr. Trentenove
England
Milwaukee
Miller of 520 Per Cent Note Bail Set at 72600
In Brooklyn Kings County Judge Aspinwall set the heaviest bail on record at 72600 in the case of William F Miller head of the Franklin syndicate. Miller had secured a new trial and appeared on a motion for release on bail.
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Brooklyn
New York
Kings County
Aspinwall
William F. Miller
Franklin Syndicate
Miller
Burglaries Reported At James Station on Georgia Railroad
Macon police received word that multiple houses on James Station at the Georgia railroad were entered by burglars last night. Substantial money and valuables were stolen, police said this morning.
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Macon
Specia
Macon Police Department
James Station
Georgia
Bitter cold spreads across the plains and midwest
Reports from Topeka Guthrie Denver Lincoln and Milwaukee describe subzero temperatures from 21 below in Gunnison to 3 below in Topeka with heavy snows in Oklahoma and Nebraska. Cattle losses and winter wheat damage feared as stock suffer in western ranges and stock interests face hardship across multiple states.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas
Great Western
Milwaukee
Wis
Guthrie
Oklo
Oklahoma
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Gunnison
Lincoln
Nebra
Nebraska
Spalding Chosen President After Baseball League Feud
December 14 reports a dramatic National Baseball League meeting at the Fifth Avenue hotel. Albert G. Spalding declared a condition for his election: that Andrew Freedman must exit baseball entirely. TheBrush Freedman faction departed. Spalding was later elected president amid a heated power struggle and speculation of a possible reorganization.
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Andrew Freedman
New York
National Baseball League
Fifth Avenue
N. HE. Young
Albert G. Spalding
Spalding
Marphet
Brush
Brush-Freedman
Earthquake Shocks Salem Ores for Short Three-Second Shudder
A Friday quake in Salem Ores lasted three seconds with north to south vibrations. Windows and dishes rattled but no damage was reported. Authorities noted no further seismic activity and residents remained cautious as reports came in from nearby areas.
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Salem
Ores
Nine Teams Remain in Six Day Bicycle Race at Madison Square Garden
Kee York reports on day five of the six day race as nine teams from the original sixteen starters stay on track. Riders conserve energy for a final sprint while hours pass with little change. a crash injures Julius who breaks his collarbone. Midnight scores list pairs and laps, baring the record by Miller and Waller. Leaders trail the record by 133 miles and 9 laps with 125 miles left.
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Kee York
Miller
Waller
Madison Square Garden
Julius
Lawson
McLaren
Oval
Miles
Butler
McLean
Wenkirk and
Munro
McRachern
Walthour
Mayo
Wilson
Babcock and Turvillae
King
Samuelson
Hall
Fredericks
Jack
Newkirk
McHachern
Babcock
Turville
New Orleans Race Day Fetes Crescent City and Shuffle of Rides
Weather cloudy and warm at New Orleans track where Crescent City a track bred gelding won the first race. Jockey Nutt suspended indefinitely for his ride on Frank Ireland in the second race. Results list six furlongs winners Cine City Meme Wastell Star Cotton and more, with detailed times and entries for today’s program.
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New Orleans
Crosby
Dick Furber
Crescent City
Nutt
Frank Ireland
Coburn
Meme Wastell
Dier
Missile
CL. Smith
Deloraine
Cochran
Azim
Munro
Tizzle A
Helgeson
Mies
Deponan
Otis
Donator
Santa Teresa
Ernest Parham
Cadet
the Boston
Laura's Flrat
Sad Sam
Small Jack
Alard
Flying Haale
Arak
Echodale
Automaten Ts
Blue Blaze
Rival Dare
Weidemann
Master Mariner
Saint Cuthbert
Georgie
Queen Esher
Marcos
Kalomeo
R. BE. Watkins
Little Scout
Lord Quex
Qhagen
Serpent
Hayden
D. Ho Morris
Loa Woods
Nellie Waddell
Janewood
Shut Up
Ida
Chorister
Little Ekin
Barbara Pridtchie
Kent
Jena
Hisie Bramble
Mr Phinizy
Joe Boughty
Teebor
Woodtrick
Nitrate
Horse racing results at Oakland track report December 13
At Oakland San Francisco December 13 Kade Walcott won the Futurity course selling race and Imp Royal Flush captured the mile event. Several horses were marked by rough starts and a stewards fine for rough riding on Romany. Multiple races list winners and times with Princess Titania and Sister Jeanie among notable names.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Kade Walcott
Vantine
Gibraltar
King Dellis
Dangerous Maid
Imp Royal Flush
Rushfields
Princesa Titania
Frank Belt
Fitrkanet
Jéanie
Royal Flush
L. Jackson
Futurity Course
Ratle Walcott
Mounce
Dawson
Redfern
Almoner
MacCarthy
Ihe
Reina da Cuba
Tig
Ransom
San Ygnacio
O'Connor
Jeanie
Shellmount
Ruashfield
McGinn
Suecer
Secoml
Racing card summary with multiple horses and a high score
Weather clear track fast. The Stars rolled high at Jack Wilsons last night, posting near record tournament score. Bets listed: Intada Mareta etc across five races with weights and odds. Autolight Vesuvian Greyfeld Janice. Royalty Rebus Homestead. Brunnell Expedient Meadow Lark. final line notes high team score and near record.
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Red C
Intada
Davis
Mareta
Der
Maiiens Ei Chihauwa
San Nicholas
Bassezo
Mr. Timberlake
Montana Peeress
Remele
Our Price
Old England
Budd Wade
Horton
Galanthur
Artilla
Obia
Heculean
Lizella
Fourte
Truxton
Vesuvian
Greyfeld
Janice
Articulate
the Frater
Andrigia
Rose Ormonde
Beau Ormonde
Bennota
Jim Hale
Varro
Ric Shannon
Grand Sachem
Meadow Lark
Bagdad
Diomed
Commonwealth Attorney
Rose of Hila
Young Morello
Sisenvine
Jack Wilson
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Ringse
Mater & Berkele
Les Falhiere
Maic & Berkele
Whitehai
Ada Gilbert Dennis
Whitehail Si
Bobby
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McEachern
Joss HO Os Crosby
Dick Fierber
Rte
Royal Baking Powder CO
William
Crescents
Heine & Suns
Alabama St
Atlanta, Ga
Tae
Sole
Hess Shoes
Stuttgarter Underwear
Eiseman Bros
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Union Depot
Washington, D.C
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