DeGraffenreid Dies of Apoplexy in Washington
Representative Rees C. DeGraffenreid of Texas died of apoplexy at the Riggs house in Washington after a bilious attack and vomiting. He served in the Fifty fifth Fifty sixth and Fifty seventh congresses as a Democrat and lawyer. He was born in Franklin Tennessee in 1853 and practiced law in Texas after moving there. He leaves a widow in Longview Texas. No funeral plans were announced.
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Washington
Rees C. DeGraffenreid
Texas
Riggs House
Longview
Tex
DeGraffenfeld
Rees Calhoun DeGraffenreid
Franklin
Tenn
University of Tennessee
Lebanon Law School
Chattanooga
Texas and Pacific Railway
C. B. Kilgore
Hubbard
Gordon Russell
Tyler
Public Alliance appeals to Roosevelt over coal strike
In Wilkesbarre Aug 30 the Public Alliance appeals to President Roosevelt to intervene in the anthracite coal strike. They urge steps toward settlement after four months of disruption, criticizing J P Morgan and seeking government mediation rather than continued conflict. Chairman T F Hart signs the letter.
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Morgan
King
Wilkesbarre
Roosevelt
United States
J. Pierpont Morgan
Trusts
Public Alliance
T. F. Hart
Malleable Iron Firms Plan Large Chicago Hub
Sharon Pennsylvania August 30. A combination of leading malleable iron concerns with a capital of 25 million dollars is under consideration and will likely be formed. Reports say headquarters will be in Chicago where the National Malleable Iron Casting Company, the largest such firm in the United States, has its home office.
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Sharon
Chicago
National Malleable Iron Casting Company
United States
Botanist claims discovery of adaptable rubber tree
City of Mexico reports botanist Ruppeccht asserting a rubber tree can be grown nationwide at altitudes of 4000 to 5000 feet. If true, large scale plantations could develop across the country, transforming local agriculture and industry.
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City of
Mexico
Ruppeccht
National Farmers' Congress to Meet in Macon Georgia
Albany August 30 President Geo L Flanders of the National Farmers congress says the next annual meeting will be in Macon Georgia October 7 to 11 He expects President Roosevelt to speak as well as Governor Alan D Candler of Georgia confirming the program plans
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N. Y
Geo. L. Flanders
National Farmers’ Congress
Macon
Roosevelt
Alan D. Candler
Georgia
Generals Bo Tha Dewet Delarey Leave The Hague
The Hague reports generals Bo tha Dewet and Delarey departed for London. If Mr Stein former president of the Orange Free State continues to improve, he plans to travel to Switzerland around mid September.
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Hague
Botha
Dewet
Delarey
London
Stein
Orange Free State
Switzerland
Pioneer resident Leyendecker dies in Laredo at 74
Laredo Texas August 30 John Z Leyendecker a longtime resident of this city died aged 74 He had lived in Laredo for fifty years and was well known statewide He is survived by his widow and ten children Disappears While in Bathing New York Aug 30 Clarence Wilson Porter a University of Pennsylvania student and draughtsman nephew of General Horace Porter vanished at Atlantic City after bathing His clothing were found in a dressing room Porter is said to be from McAlester Oklahoma Territory
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Laredo
Tex
John Z. Leyendecker
Leyendecker
New York
Clarance Wilson Porter
University of Pennsylvania
Horace Porter
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Porter
McAlester, I, T
Condition of Judge Reagan improves in Palestine
Palestine Texas Aug 30 The condition of Judge Reagan is much improved and he is able to sit up His physicians now consider him out of immediate danger.
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Palestine
Tex
Reagan
Order to Shoot Says Brigadier General in Coal Fields
Philadelphia August 30 Brigadier General Gobin commanding troops in the coal fields issues an order allowing soldiers to shoot anyone throwing stones or missiles and to use bayonets and rifle butts against resisting mobs The Panther Creek valley has seen weeks of turmoil with troops guarding workers elsewhere regions report quietness The general strike situation remains unchanged with limited coal shipments affecting market and fuel mainly washery and loose coal.
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Philadelphia
Gobin
Panther Creek
Gobin's Orders Reach Panther Creek Valley
Tamaqua Pa August 30 Strike leaders spread Gobin's stern warning door to door. Soldiers escorted nonunion workers to plants at daybreak with loaded guns. Miners avoided crowds by turning backs. no jeering. Gobin orders Major Gearhart to arrest women who insult troops. Public sentiment favors the general's authority.
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Tamaqua
Panther Creek Valley
Goblin
Gobin
Gearhart
Rioting Lull Seen Short Lived By Return Of Workers
Omcers and citizens note the lull in rioting will be brief as more men return to work, not improving strikers' temper.
Murder in Bronson area shocks Gainesville readers
In Gainesville Florida on August 30 neighbors发现 Britton Lewis and his wife murdered in their south Bronson home. The house was looted and no clue to the killers. Prof Carry Van Zandt. Wills Point Texas August 30 election returns show a pro majority of 181 in the prohibition vote with two boxes still missing. Wills Point gave 22 majority to the pros.
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Gainesville
Fla
Britton Lewis
Bronson
Lewis
Wills Point
Tex
Carpenter William Trough ton Dies in Sunstroke
Houston report states William Trough ton, a carpenter, died at St. Joseph's infirmary after being treated for sunstroke. The death is attributed to sunstroke and the case is recorded by local authorities.
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Houston
William Troughton
St. Joseph's Infirmary
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