News AndComment Fragmentary Early 1900s Clippings
A scattered collection notes several topics including a traffic crash near Lynnville injuring Mrs Hasiian, near-unanimous nomination of John A Moon for Congress by Third District Democrats, Beate organ Prohibitionist group appearing in Clarksville, and a Kentucky church memorial. Also mentions a lightning strike in Place, a $10,000 loan, wheat harvest estimates, India cholera epidemic observations, a child feeding a black snake, census city population trends, Kansas City blackout amid rain, and remarks by James K. Jones on West speeches for Bryan and Stevenson. A Fort Worth Jesse James controversy, Reading negro incident, Omaha census drop, and a Towne Roosevelt exchange note.
Explosion at Ashton Bros Flour Mill Kills Two
A boiler explosion at Ashton Bros flouring mill near Columbia fatally injures a 65 year old African American man and a 12 year old boy while injuring a white engineer. The boiler was blown into the river. the upper and lower mill structures are damaged. Engineer J M Paul escaped serious injury. Casualties include Sem Allen and Genie Matthews. The cause remains a mystery. the mill plans to continue on water power with repairs expected in about six weeks.
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Ashton Bros
Columbia
Sem Allen
Allen
Ie Toil
J. M. Paul
Paul
Bath
Ashton
Hrtato
Military road to San Luis reaches Porto Bonfato summit
Nearly one third of the Santiago to San Luis route is finished at Porto Bonfato 1200 feet high. The eight mile summit marks a major milestone with seventeen miles of highway still to build. The project advances along the military road linking Santiago and San Luis with plans for completion in stages.
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Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
San Luis
Porto Bonfato
Padgett and Whitthorne Joint Discussion at Franklin
A Franklin gathering heard Maj Whitthorne and Mr Padgett in a joint discussion led by Capt J H Fowl. Each spoke about fifteen minutes with Padgett receiving strong support from his followers while Whitthorne disappointed his backers.
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Franklin
Padgett
Capt
J. H Fowl
Wofelock A. mi
Lo'tlock
P.m
Ly Pidgett Ejoks
Maj. Whitthorne
Maj. Whitthevne
Mr. Padgett
Mr. Hoyd
Boyd
Columbia
Peankiia
Patna
Padgetts
Whitthorne
Testing Big Guns at Bethlehem Steel Works in Pa
South Bethlehem August 26 in the presence of Gen Mies and Gen Wilson the new 18 inch Gathaman torpedo gun the largest ever built was tested at Bethlehem steel to measure velocity and gun strength. The government allotted 635000 for ten shots to reach 18000 feet per second and 18000 pounds per square inch. Solid shot weighed a ton. Third shot with 300 pounds powder gave 1045 pounds and 1806 feet per second. fourth gave 19350 pounds and 1001 feet per second. Six shots remain for tests. Intended for coast defense the inventor claims a shell can travel fifteen miles. Gun cotton used in charges. the gun is 44 feet long weighing about one ton. Gen Miles declared satisfaction with results.
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South Methlehem
Mies
Wilson
Buttington
Hethleheam Steel Works
Miles
All Night Battle Ends in Deaths and Fire
In Gihman Aug 28 a mob clashed with Mrs. De O Wright after a coroner jury sought her arrest for the death of 16 year old Lessie Salter. Gunfire destroyed her home, several mob members and Ms Wright wounded, and her house burned, with one bystander killed. Mrs Wright, about 60, a former actress, was carried downtown unconscious as the dawn neared.
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Bessie Salter
Leonard Ti
Leonard
Clarence Sniter
John Myers
Wright
Trie
Gitmit
Nun-turned-pedagogue leaps to death from liner L Aquitaine
New York August 24 Margaret Minnehan a former nun on the French steamer L Aquitaine jumped overboard at 3 am. Alarm sounded, boat lowered, body recovered too late. A Catholic priest conducted burial at sea with other clergy aboard. Minnehan's flight from the convent followed a claimed romance that disgraced her family.
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New York
Mavre
Margaret Minnehan
Mies Minnehan
Duke and Duchess D Arcos Visit Chicago Confirmation
The Duke D Arcos, Spanish minister, and the Duchess D Arcos arrived in Chicago from Washington via the Lake Shore road at 11 30 Saturday. General John C Black led a citizens committee in greeting them with Grand Army veterans presence. They were escorted to the Auditorium annex and later to a hotel for an informal reception with a luncheon invitation extended for Monday at the annex.
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Chicago
Duke D’ar Eos
Duchess D'Arcoa
Washington
Lake Shore Road
John C. Black
Citizens’ Committee
Land
Grand Army of the Republic
Denver
Auditorium
Grand Army
Anarchist Salvator Arrested in New Orleans
An Italian, Custeo Salvator, believed linked to anarchist groups aiming at President McKinley, is under arrest in New Orleans. Salvator, who sailed from Genoa as a Southgate helper, escaped by leaping overboard Wednesday night but was later captured by a secret service officer.
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New Orleans
Custeo Salvator
Hand
McKinley
Salvator
Genoa
Italy
Southgate
Secret Service
Willems Arrested for Threat Against Bryan in Omaha
William M. Willems, an alleged anarchist employed at the Sacker Hotel, told a coworker on Saturday morning he would kill William J. Bryan when Bryan attended the Jacksonian parade Saturday afternoon. Police notified, Willems arrested within an hour as precautions were taken to protect Bryan in the city.
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Omaha
Nel
William M. Willems
Sacker Hotel
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Attempted Burglary Ends in Retreat After Break-in Effort
An attempted burglary failed when thieves removed the front door lock but could not gain entry. Three passersby startled the intruders, who fled leaving tools at the scene. No one harmed.
Man Killed in Rock Blast at Local cistern site near depot
A 40 year old laborer known as Frierson died after a blasting accident while digging a cistern on a recently purchased property near the depot. Two blasts were set. one fired, the other failed, he reentered the hole to inspect and the charge ignited crushing his head and body. Witnesses reported fellow workers nearby died seconds later.
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Messrs
Street
Hoi
Frierson
Shot the Mule in Macedonia Illusory Monster Fright Ends in Death
Fear among local African American residents over a supposed phantom creature called the orter led to a fatal ending when Uncle Green Shep pard's old mule was shot. A frightened neighbor fired through the dark, striking the animal as it wandered near his premises. The incident leaves Green Shep pard mourning his mule.
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Macedonia
Uncle Green Sheppard
Uncle” Green
Darky
Green
Judge Overrules Motion in Powers Case at Georgetown
Judge Cantrill overruled the motion for a new trial in the Powers case and granted the defense until September 3 to file a bill of exceptions. The case moves to the Court of Appeals in September. Powers is to be moved to Louisville jail for safekeeping after concerns about escape from Georgetown jail.
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Louisviner
Georgetown
Cantrill
Powers
Court of Appeals
Caotrill
Louisville
Franklin
Sims Renominated? Enloe Claims Bid in Tennessee Contest
In Jackson Tennessee Avie 29 reports that Congressman Sims appears renominated while Hon B A Enloe presses his bid. Early estimates suggest Line will secure the nomination by about 600 votes. Enloe issues a statement claiming counties Madison Carroll Benton Heary and Decatur carried for him and awaits the congressional committee meeting.
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Jackson
Tenn
Avie
Sims
B. A
Enlow
B.A. Enloe
Madison
Carroll
Benton
Heary
Decatur
Congression Committee
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Russia
Tom Sharkey
Bob Fitzsimmons
Coney Island Sporting Club
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Sharkey
Iadla
Pennesylvania
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Ft. Worth
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Philadelphia
Charles A. Towne
Duluth
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Roosevelt
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Genie Matthews
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Mni'l
J.T. L. Cochran
J. T. L. Cochran
Maury County
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J. Tucker
J. H. Gartner
Harlan & Ritter
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C. Whitthorne
R. W. Hight
D Looney
M.D
W. B. Greenlaw
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James
Jno West
J. Wieming
J.D. Bowell
E. E. Erwin
O. A. Farina
N. M. Jones
T. C. Britain
S.J. Thomas
J.T. Baugues
G. G. Daimwood
W. P. Worley
HH. Y. Cox
D. B. Whitaker
J.T. Dowell
Pickard
GW. Hayes
T. C. Hardinan
B. Stephens
Lat
Cherry
Dow
Onal
Jao
W. Fry
J. F. Brownlow
AG A.M. Denton
W.0. Beliors
F. “Nera N. Lane
J. L. Whir
Fitaparric
PM “Vaughan
Michigan
Chicago Coliseum
Padgett and Whitthorne
Gilah
Minnecan
Duke and Duchess
D’arcos
Fle
Wm. Williams
Jone Omahe Hotel
J. W. Meroney
Dee Frierson
Orter
Caleb Powers
Viale Wes
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