Fourteen Die in Alabama Fire at Faires Colony
A mobile death report states Harry Goodlow and Samuel Smithson families, totaling fourteen, perished in two burning dwellings near Faires in Baldwin county. Fire origin unclear but suspected accidental. surrounding pines spread flames hindering aid. Bodies found in sleeping rooms. burial held by local colonists in a small settlement graveyard.
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Mobile
Faires
Baldwin County
Joseph I Jordan
Harry Goodlow
Samuel Smithson
Goodlow
Smithson
Iowa
Vanderbilts' Will Names Alfred Heir To Largest Share
New York October 27 Chauncey M Depew says Cornelius Vanderbilt heirs details reveal Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt as head of the family and receiving a fortune likely 40 to 50 million while Cornelius gets about 1.5 million plus 1 million in trust. Gladys Reginald and Gertrude each receive about 7.5 million. Alfred plans to give Cornelius about 6 million to level wealth. Estate valued around 70 million with gifts to charities churches and many individuals.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Chauncey M. Depew
Alfred Gwyne Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr
Wilson
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Gladys
Reginald
Gertrude
Harry Payne Whitney
Mr. Depew
Alfred
Cornelious
Extradition Request Tied to Texas Murder Case
Texas authorities seek Mexican extradition of Leonardo Gonzales held in Porforito Diaz for the murder of Mrs. P. Laura at Sanderson Texas. Mexican judge may refuse citing citizenship. U S Ambassador instructed to pursue case under new treaty and executive surrender power.
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Washington
Texas
State Department
Leonardo Gonzales
Porforito Diaz
Mexico
P. Laura
Sanderson
Tex
el Paso
Rich
Diaz
United States
Powell Clayton
City of Mexico
Marconi Wireless Trials Begun by Navy
The U S Navy started a series of experiments with the Marconi wireless telegraph system to assess its naval practicality. The cruiser New York and battleship Massachusetts led the tests, exchanging a 1500 word newspaper article with perfect accuracy at one word per minute, followed by rapid sequences of numbers letters and code messages.
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New York
Navy Department
Marconi
Massachusetts
Anchorage
Signor
Rochester Woman Is Robbed By New York Confidence Man
Mrs. Mary Jane Colthar of Bunker Hill Illinois, 45, widowed with a farm and 2000 dollars, was deceived by James Munroe who married her after a brief courtship. She loaned him 4075 dollars for stock and he vanished. Police chief’s office is pursuing him as she seeks work as a nurse in Rochester.
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Rochester
Mary Jane Colthar
Bunker Hill
Lls
New York
Colthar
James Munroe
Indianapolis
Munroe
City Directory of Officers and Societies
Lists city officials including mayor marshal and treasurer, church leaders across denominations, oil mill and compress executives, and local lodge meeting schedules with officers and meeting days. Includes Knights Templar and Masonic chapters, and K of P details.
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R. H. Harrison
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
Henry G. Rhodes
H. H. Jones
C. L. Baker
G. Tabor
W. 8. Howell
Jno
M. Lawrence
Walter Wipprecht
A. J. Buchanan
A. Adams
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Dallas
Paris
Austin
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Dennison
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Colorado Resorts
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Gonzales
New Bedford
Mass
Textile Council of
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Columbia, & C
Darlington
Ed Luckey
Tom Mitchell
Lamar
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Rushville
Kuch
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Doniphan
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Little Rock
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Sells Bros. & Forepaugh’s
Port Gibson
Miss
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W. C. Craig & Co
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City
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Herbert E. Bowers
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Navasota
J. DD
West
Christian
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Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M. Stewart
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
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Bryan Cotton Seed Oil Mill
J. C. Chance
M. D. Cole
A.D. McConnico
F. J. Fountain
Bryan Compress
J. W. Howell
W. E. Saunders
H.C. Robinson
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Brazos Camp
W. R. Johnston
D. C
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Bryan Tent
J.h.mawhinney
R. K. Bryan
W. T. James Pres
T. Joe B. Reed
Bryan Lodge
National Aid
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T. R. W. Downard
Sec
Ivanhoe
Knight Templars
A. M. Rhodes
E. C
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W. T. Austin
J. A. Myers
A. J Platner
City Bakery
Griesser
Webb Bros
Paul M. Baylor
Bryan, Texas
James Drug Store
Rescience
Jerry
Dunny& Daly’s
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Berwick Bay
Lowney
Gunther
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W. J. Wallace
James
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Ilkinds
Rena
EE Railway
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New Orleans
New Mexico
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Thorne
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Todaro's Shoe Shop
Om Zannatti
T. Todaro
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