Explosive Blast Destroys Freight Boat near Booneville
A dynamite explosion aboard the Laurine, a fourteen ton freight boat, blew the vessel to pieces near Booneville on the Missouri River. The blast released 1200 kegs of powder and 2100 pounds of dynamite, injuring none though ferries and nearby buildings suffered severe damage for miles. The incident damaged the ferry Joseph L Stephens and shattered windows across Main Street with debris scattered widely.
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Booneville
Laurine
Rorcefort
Missouri River
Hochepert L Orry and Packet Company
Farris
Wes
Joseph | L Stephens
Joseph Sherrer
Saille Ho Tohnson
Charles Dunkle
Main Street
Question on Palawan concessions Reach Secretary Root
Washington May 9 An important question regarding the validity of concessions in the Philippines made before the Spooner amendment was presented to Secretary Root by Dos Passos of New York representing the Pacific Commercial Company. The suit concerns Palawan rights held via Prince Ponaitos ty and a 1900 contract with the sultan of Sulu for commercial mineral and agricultural privileges. Secretary Root will consider whether the concessions remain in force after the Spooner amendment.
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Root
Washington
Issia
Philippines
Spooner
Boot
Mr. Dos Passos
New York
Pacific Commercial Company
Palawan
Prince Poniatos Sty
Sultan of Sulu
War Department
Fig
Indicted Teutonia teller in New Orleans bank heist
Former Teutonia bank teller Philp Schumacher was indicted for embezzling 18,200 with a May 1 shooting incident cited. He allegedly fought two thieves, who escaped with a package of large bits as money lay scattered. A prior shortage of 8,200 was found in his books, leading to the formal accusation.
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Teer
New Orleans
Philp Schumacher
Teutonia Bank
Echumactor
Informaat
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cancer Cures and Fast Results
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for cancer, sores, swelling, and various skin and blood conditions with claimed testimonials. It lists several individuals allegedly cured, urging readers to try the product at no cost and warning of other remedies’ failures.
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Cascarets
Gordon Chosen Commander as Dallas Wins Next Reunion
The United Confederate Veterans select Dallas Texas to host the next annual reunion after a tense vote. General John B Gordon is reelected commander as the organization honors Wade Hampton and Jefferson Davis while memorial efforts and history committee reports are adopted.
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Gordon
Dallas
Aral Gordoy
SD Lewnhutzman
Senerat
Evans
oAlvans
Georgia
Charles Broadway Rouss
New York
Richmond
Bottle Abbey
Walker
South Carolina
United Confederate Veterans
Sons of Veterans
General Horton
St. Louis
Committee On
Congress of
United States
Congress
National
Washington
A. F P. Stewart
South
Sim Crow
Louisiana
Stewart
Jefferson Davis Memorial Association
N. J. Randolph
Randolph
Memorial Association
Onier
Winnie Davis Ho
Dr. Perry
Dr Perry
Miss Davis
General Gordon
George C. Horne
Mississippi
Jones
Veterans’ Association
Geners
Myrtle Stouffer
Dick Taylor
Marguerite Beauregard
G P. T. Beauregard
New Orleans
Confederate Veterans
Abraham Lincoln
North
Jefferson Davis
Jom
John B. Gonlon
W L. Cabel
trans-Mississippi Department
B. D Lee
Army of Tennessey
Wade Hampton
Army of
Northern Virginia
Speerhen
Cates
trang-Mississippi Department
Gallant Hampton
Wade Hesopton
Wale Hampton
Moorman
Jaugh
Memphis
Alabama
Jefferson Davia
Montgomery
Department of Division
Flooters
Jefferson Davi
Kategaber Curry
Dallasy
Tex
Cabel
Sayers
Levisville
Louisville
Young
Dying Fire Ends Brutal Assault Curse
A crowd witnessed a lynching after a brutal assault. The victim’s body burned for fifteen minutes until only charred bones remained. The scene closed with the crowd dispersing as the city quieted at nightfall.
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Lmbs
Nephew Slays His Uncle in Tuskegee Planter Feud
Near Tuskegee Alabama on May 29 Nell Heart and his nephew Andrew Clesborn fought. Heart was shot several times in the breast and died within a short time. Dieg born claims self defense saying Hearnes advanced with a knife when he fired. Both men were prominent planters.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Tuskegne
Nell Heart
Andrew Clesborn
Trustees of Alabama seek presidential candidates
Trustees of the University of Alabama met in Tuscaloosa on May 2 to study possible presidents and name a three member committee to suggest four candidates. The panel will report to the full body later today, but no decision on a single person was made.
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University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Ain
University of Alabima
Bomuteuw Muroing
Steamer Nor Missing Off Norfolk Voyage
London May 29 reports the Norwegian steamer Nor, Captain Moxem, from Tampa March 4 via Norfolk March 12 bound for Stettin, has not been heard since sailing. The Nor is 1467 tons register.
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London
Nor
Moxem
Tampa
Norfolk
Stettin
Lloyd’s Ag
Cars Clash Over Park Track Plan Sparks City Debate
A city council hearing centers on public access to a track alignment used by competing car companies. Officials spar over time limits for speakers, committee referrals, and the power to regulate street railway usage. Arguments touch park access, traffic disruption, and authority to act under city code.
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Kontz
Grady
Mayson
Rawyon
Welch
Street Railway
Anderton
Man Welch
General Council
Grady Pushes Joint Track Plan At City Meeting Debates
Council debates Grady resolution to force Atlanta Rapid Transit and Atlanta Railway and Power to share Cherokee avenue tracks. Longino moves to table. Welch ordinance moves forward. President Woodruff and Simmons tout positions. Collier explains he sought legal guidance and resisted blocking track work.
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Grady
Councman HM
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Cherokee Avenue
Counecilman Longino
Welch
Dr Longino
Day
Hill
Street Railway
City Engineer
Streets
Rawson
Woodruff
Ernest Woodruff
Elles
Atlanta Rapid Tranatt_ Company
Steraila
Cherokes Avenue
Council
Simmons Alka
J. Simmons
Collier
Commissioner of Public Works Coffer
Baltor
Mayson
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