Fall of Agricultural and Mechanical College at Maleigh
Summary of various early 20th century news items including a college fire at the Agricultural and Mechanical College in Maleigh North Carolina causing $10,000 loss with $6,000 insured, 50 students returning home. a Mrs Martha A Dama from New York reportedly commits suicide. arrests of Summers gang in the Arbuckle Mountains and charges of robbing stage lines. Columbus Steel and Iron Co. forced to bank its log furnace due to coke shortage. medals at Pan American Exposition require cost payment. fatal boiler blast in Liberty Township Ohio killing Earl O Neill and Arthur Halter. a Mrs A J Smith claims an $8 million inheritance awaiting heirs. US Supreme Court decision placing Philippines as domestic US territory. Apache attack near Bisbee Texas leaves Walter Keldy dead and John Baker wounded.
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Martha A. Dama
East Bane
N. Y
Dama
Arbuckle Mountains
Cherokee Nation
Vinita
Columbus Steel and Iron Company
Columbus
Ohio
Earl O'Neill
Arthur Halter
Liberty Township
Neill
Queces
A J Smith
A. J. Smith
Pennsylvania
Mexico
New York
E. I. Smith
Scotland
Mr. Smith
United States Supreme Court
Philippines
Spa
Enrl Jo Pekpe
United States
Married in New York and other 1904 incidents
The report lists marriages incl Yoank Goold and Helen WooKelly in New York, a large protest in Blyde Park London, the murder suicide of Joseph Peers, Edward Rice hanged in Baise Idaho, and multiple crime and political notes across the United States with layoffs, accidents, and legislative items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoank Goold
Helen WooKelly
New York
Boller Demonstraton
Blyde Park
London
Notable Deaths and Accidents From Many States
A broad montage of deaths and incidents across the U S: former Colorado governor Western Davis Ho Waite dies at Monuespelis stock farm Minnesota. A variety of killings, accidents, fires, and legal moves are reported including shootings in Helena and Chicago, wrecks on the Wabash, a Denver ore claim, and a Siamese of notable figures. Also noted are public notices on saloon closures and reform efforts across Ohio and New Hampshire towns.
Wabash Wreck Near Seneca Kills and Injures Hundreds
A catastrophic Wabash railroad crash near Seneca Michigan involved two trains the eastbound Continental Limited and a westbound local. Authorities report 80 or more dead and around 76 injured as flames consumed cars filled with Italian immigrants en route to mines in Trinita Calo. Engineers Conductor Martin and Engineer Strong face criticism as blame centers on misread orders. Rescue shifts arrive from Adrian Peru Montpelier and others as trains are converted to makeshift hospitals and the wreckage is assessed for total losses.
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Wabash Road
Seneca Midh
Colorado
Trinita
Calo
George M. Martin
A. F Strong
Continental Limited
Seneca
Sand Creek
Strong
Detroit
Jef
Adrian
Arhort
Montpelier
Ohio
Peru
Ind
Dlros
Mach Ve
Iron and steel demand and grain markets in 1902 trade notes
Reports indicate improving demand across interior markets with large pig iron tonnage for delivery in 1902 and active iron and steel sectors. Chicago markets show mixed sentiment with nonlarge price changes, strong oats, weaker corn outlook from Western regions, and hog receipts at decade highs as pork and lard prices rise.
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Chicago
Agricultural Department
Western Pointe
Multiple Disasters and Crimes Hit Regions Across South
A steamer sank near Memphis after striking an obstruction while en route from New Orleans to Cincinnati. Convict James Seymour, recently captured at Tuscumbia, Ala, was recaptured. Louisville official Stuart H. R. Young died by suicide amid alleged $30,000 accounting shortfall. Fire destroyed Alexandria Louisiana depot damaging cotton and freight. W. J. Vann found dead in a tree top near Luverne Ala. family troubles cited. Choctaw judge Hotema convicted of murder in Paris Texas federal court. potential hanging if Supreme Court affirms. Texas oil strike boosts endowment land values, reducing a $100,000 Hinsey deficiency. broader securities gain, local shortages exceed $250,000.
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United States Supreme Court
Justice Brewer
Kansas City
Kansas
Penberthy
Detroit
Theodore Duddleston
Stock Yards Bank
East St. Louis
Knox Sant Duddleston
Press Clc
Wynn
St Joseph’s Hospital
Denver
Union
Kent
Yankton
William Pierson
Osborne Degnan
Hobson
Merrimac
Deignan
Mare Island
Henry Wallis
Maryville
Lawrence Grownes
Clyde
W. C. Williams
Marion
Ohio
Williams
Ledbetter
Neibart
Mont
Bob Collins
O. C. Hanks
Harry Longbaugh
Kid Corry
George Parker
Malta
Great Northern
Collins
New Lexington
Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley Railroad
Pugby
Adams Express Company
United States Express Company
Propriet
Wf Dennett
Stuart HR. Young
Louisville
Southern Pacific
Alexandria
T Uss
W. J. Vann
Luverne
Ala
Hotema
Paris
Texas
Supreme Court
Pythiax
John A. Hinsey
Roosevelt Dinner Provoke Cheers in London
Sir Thomas Lipton hosts a dinner where President Roosvelt’s name provokes cheers. The Catskill Manhattan and Maho pack civil war monitors have been condemned and ordered sold from League Island navy yard. A Panama cable states Liberals defeated, government forces take Colon. Big fiscal year estimates call for more gun and coast defense funds and major military cuts per army reorganization plan.
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Roosvelt
Londen Ty
Thomas Lipton
Catskill
Manhattan
Mahopack
League Island Navy Yard
State Department
Washington
Grudger
Panama
Colon
Root
Plague in Honolulu and Global Turmoil Reported
Two deaths and ten bubonic plague cases are reported in Honolulu. The Colombian government ends diplomatic ties with Venezuela and withdraws its legation in Caracas. In Germany business booms fade to lifeless, while speculators retreat from electrical shares. Hungarian papers claim King Alexander of Servia seeks divorce from Queen Draga to wed his sister-in-law Helene Benyewitch, sparking rumors. Fighting erupts on the Isthmus of Panama with 150 killed overall as Liberals retreat. Queen Wilhelmina of Holland faces a divorce bid from the prince consort over alleged cruelty and improper behavior.
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Honolulu
Venezuela
Caracas
Germany
Alexander of
Servia
Draga
Helene Benyewitch
Queen Draga
Culebra
Emperador
Panama
Wiltte@lmina
Holland
Agnes Captain Tak es his own life at sea and burial
Captain Torrens of the steamship Agnes died by his own hand while en route from Jamaica to Savannah and was buried at sea. Dun s Review of Trade notes perfect business conditions except for car shortages and labor disputes hampering some industries. The estate of historian George Bancroft, tied up for ten years, will be distributed soon under a $600,000 valuation. Gov Brady s annual report cites Alaska needs including full federal land laws, land surveys for settlement, a congressional delegate, a U S cable, representation at the 1903 exposition, mining commissioner, and a game law for the district. Lee Brady says territorial statehood advocacy has progressed little among property holders.
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Torrens
Agnes
Jamaica
Savannah
Dun
George Bancroft
Brady
Alaska
Congress
United States
Lee Brady
Market price snapshot from major U S cattle centers
A dense report lists bids and ranges across WRB Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with cattle hogs sheep and grain prices. Notable figures include Chicago hogs 4 25 to 6 15 per cwt and New York butter 22 to 25 cents per lb.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Hogan
Cincinnati
Sheen
Detroit
Cattie
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Scarcity of Choice Heavy Draft Horses in Iowa
Commercial notes report a shortage of choice heavy draft horses in Iowa. Text mentions last week's exports of wheat and flour were about 20 percent larger than the prior week in 1900. The item shows disjointed phrases about Salina Ranford and payments tied to wheat and cattle, reflecting a fragmented rural market update.
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Salina
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Grimfield News
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Addison Pacey
Grimfield
Illinois
Wantaga
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Maleigh
N. C
Durned
John Baker
Bisbee
San Bernardino
Walter Keldy
Wilbersail
Kelly
Withersall
Joseph Peers
St Lani
Edward Rice
Baise
Idaho
Matt Mailley
Wallace
Sepe
Frank Richards
Lincoln, Neb
Jacob Hottinger
Newark
Riveree
League
Stanford
Robert Chishon
Mullard
Atao Rabbit
TKK
Tu Aman
Sarah B. Lester
Amalgamated Association
Terry McGovern
Young Corbett
Hartford
Jordan
Stanford ‘University
Dorothy Rockhill
W. W. Rockhill
Bureau of American Republics
Joseph Hopping
Providence
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Wanny Rayne McComb
Louis Herzog
Henry Clews, Jr
Louise Morris Gebhardt
J. F McDade
Caroline Norton
Philadelphia
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Syracuse Knights of Columbus
Tully
Lambert Mines
Masontown
John Jet
Stillessing
Otto
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Joseph Goldman
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Goldman
Busitess
John Keane
Eagle
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Mirderead
Frank Williams
Kkraiyas Place
Colent Sormes
Krause
Davis Ho Waite
Rinoty
Monuespelis
Minn
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New Trier
Mingo
JF Kouba
Walsh Center
William Haines
Cas
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Iseerge M F Nliman, Jr
Butder
San Mateo
Cal
Studebaker Diel
South Bend
Carl Clement
Union Depot
St Paul
George Heimrod
Omaha
Neb
Apia
Samoa
Amos Bock
Harry Burwell
Helena
Chickasha
I. T
KR. L. Stillman
Minneapolis
Nicholas Nielson
George
R. V. Haynter
Seventh Presbyterian
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Omtral Presbyterian Church of
Buffalo
Robert Wilkins
Wilkins
Lexington
Kirk
Workeuff
George Workeuff
Waiters’ Union of
Albert Hathaway
Garrett, Ltd
Hartlaugh
G. I. McLaughlin
Sheridan
Wyo
Sheridan and Partners
John Hill
A. D. Robinson
Ida
Joplin
Robinson
David Nation
Carrie Nation
Nation
Mich
Herbert
Howard Githan
Shawnee
Crazy Snake
Creek Council
Snake Band
James Denig
Akron
Obly
Dems
Joe Lark
San Francisco
Crazelle Wild
Pierce City
Wig
Mount Vernon
Jack Anderson
Haltbill
Soibe Contixead
St. Mary's
New Bremen
Wapakoneta
Papestins “Cou
Idm
Seseca
Kew York
Bath Iron and Steel
Plate Taiks
Irom
Steel Making
Souith
Southern
John K. Speed
New Orleans
Memphis
James Seymour
Fort Leavenworth
Tuscumbia
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