Strong cyclone sweeps west Florida along east coast
Jacksonville la September 14 reports say a powerful cyclone crossed the state from Monday morning on the east coast to Saturday morning on the west, lasting about 24 hours. Wires down and railroad service delayed hindered details. In Miami wind uprooted a car shed, boats sunk in the bay, several wrecks reported between Miami and Hobes Sound, vessels including two schooners noted. Standard Oil steamer with two barges stranded on the beach near Boynton, crew saved, two unknown white men bodies washed ashore near Boynton.
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Jacksonville
West Florida
Miami
East Coast
Hobes Sound
Standard Oil Company
Boynton
Fla
Tampa
Alabama
Mississippi
Montgomery
Ala
Flomaton
Birmingham
Mobile
New Orleans
Almeria
Tam Pa
Southeastern
Florida
Murder of Sen. Simmons’s father in North Carolina
Furnifold G. Simmons, father of U S Senator Simmons, was found shot and beaten on his Jones County plantation near Pollocksville after a search, with reports naming a black suspect Daniels or an unknown trespasser as the killer. He was about 75, respected and wealthy.
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Homey
Davey
Maloney
Lockport
Niagara Falls
G. Simmons
United States
Simmons
Pollocksville
Jones County
Intruder Slain in Meridian Bedroom Robbery
In Meridian Mississippi on Sunday morning Dr M J Thompson shot and killed John S Rail a negro who entered his bedroom to rob. The doctor returned from a call, spotted Rail behind a bureau, and after a struggle fired his pistol hitting Rail in the heart for instant death.
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Meridian
Miss
M. J. Thompson
John S. Rail
Trotting Horseman A. P. Bruce Dies in Danville Ky
A. P. Bruce a renowned trotting horse man and Elk member died at his Danville home from apoplexy He was a prominent figure and served in Morgan's command during the Civil War.
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Danville
A. P. Bruce
Morgan
Florida Hurricane Damages Estimated at One Million Dollars
A Florida hurricane caused damages estimated at up to one million dollars. The storm inflicted substantial property losses across affected areas with reports of widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. Local officials assess the scale as significant and ongoing recovery efforts are underway.
Tampa A Sufferer Hurricanes Swamp Florida Coast
Hurricane swept across southern Florida causing seven deaths and widespread damage. Tampa suffered heavy destruction with seven to eight vessels ashore or delayed, and the Almeria hotel roof blown off. Power failed, streetcar service halted, and communications down south of Jacksonville.
Steamer New Orleans Reaches Savannah After Grounding Near Hunter's Island
The steam ship New Orleans from Baltimore owned by Merchants and Marine Transportation company ran aground at Hunter's Island forty miles north of Beaufort. The vessel suffered machinery damage and anchored while a tug was sent for aid. All twenty passengers aboard are reported well.
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Savannah
New Orleans
Baltimore
Merchants and Marine Transportation Company
Hunter’i Island
Beaufort
Hunter's Island
Jamaican Hurricane Drives Steamer Johnson Wilson Ashore
United Fruit company steamer Johnson Wilson reports being driven ashore on La Concepcion island in the Bahamas by Thursday’s hurricane near Kingston Jamaica.
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Kingston
Jamaica
United Fruit Company
Johnson Wilson
la Concepcion
Bahamas
Black town of Boley opens on Sept. 25 for Black residents
Weleetka Oklahoma Territory Sept. 14. A town site company will open the town of Boley on Sept. 25. The town will be exclusively for Black people and whites may not hold property. A post office is established and a Black man named Mims is appointed postmaster.
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Weleetka
I.T
Boley
Mims
Cyclone Strikes Bloomington Oklahoma Causing Home Destruction
A cyclone near Bloomington Oklahoma September 14 caused extensive damage. Mrs. Sarah Carter and her oldest daughter were injured when a falling stove struck them in their destroyed home.
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Guthrie
Okla
Bloomington
Oklahoma
Sarah Carter
First Ascent Of Mount Washington In Runabout
T P Driver of Melrose Massachusetts and F M Peabody of Boston completed the first ascent of Mount Washington New Hampshire in a four horse power gasoline runabout. The trip took three hours and twenty minutes.
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Mount Washington
N. H
T. P. Driver
Melrose
Mass
F. M. Peabody
Boston
Fatal Beating Reported in Vinita Area
William Robinson died at Stillwell from injuries after a severe beating.
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Vinita
I. T
William Robinson
Stillwell
Bulgarian Frontier Dispatch Reports Uncertain Frontline News
A special dispatch from the Bulgarian frontier dated September 14 reports uncertain conditions along the border with limited details. The message focuses on troop movements and provincial tensions without clear outcomes.
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London
Servian military plot uncovered near Kragujevac
A Servian military plot was discovered at Kragujevac, fifty miles from Belgrade. Several more officers have been arrested.
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Kragujevats
Belgrade
McGiehan and Huntington Surrender in Postal Scandal
Isaac McGiehan and G M Huntington of the Columbia Supply company surrendered to the U S marshal in New York. Beach warrants had been issued for Huntington and McGiehan last week during the arraignment of George W Beavers on the Washington indictment.
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New York
Isaac McGiehan
G. M. Huntington
Columbia Suppy Company
Washington
United States
Huntington
McGiehan
George W. Beavers
Miss Bunting Reveals Mildred Gildersleeve Engagement Hint
In a cottage conversation Miss Bunting claims Mildred Gildersleeve nearly coaxed Mr. Fillmore into a proposal, noting the engagement occurred as a result. Mr Larkin questions the insinuation in a playful exchange.
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Miss Bunting
Mildred Gildersleeve
Mr. Fillmore
Mr. Larkin
Detroit Free Press
Advise and Power: A Schoolmaster’s Caution
A wry reflection on how the strong often advise the weak while the healthy suggest cures for the sick. The quote critiques patronizing guidance and sympathetic authority in unequal situations.
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Texas Railroad
D. J. Priceg. P
John Wittman Ioe
Senator Simmons
North Carolina
Grand Opera House
B. Mike
C. C. Shelburne & Co
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Coswell
S. S. Ball
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Dr. N. M. McDoguald
M. H. James
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