Enderlin Train Wreck Kills and Injures Dozens
A southbound Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie passenger train crashed into a switch engine near Enderlin causing multiple deaths and many injuries. Fire followed the wreck as passengers were trapped, rescued, and transported to crowded makeshift hospitals. The disaster halted service and left a large number of victims awaiting word on their fate. Henry Volkertig of Anamoose was among the dead as officials work to tally the missing and identify victims.
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N. Dy
Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste Mian
Tne
Moosejaw
St Paul
Ender
Lastaight
Ames
Henry J. Volkertig
Anamoose
Seay Named United States District Attorney for Tennesee
Hon Ed T Seay of Dullatin a prominent young attorney in Middle Tennessee will succeed Judge John W Judd as United States District Attorney for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad for Tennessee His appointment was announced Friday to take effect January 1 1907 upon Judge Judds retirement
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Seay of
Dullatin
Middle Teunnessee
John W. Judd
United States
Louisville &Nashville Railroad
Tennessey
Judd
France ruled by infidels says Little Rock prelate
Coadjutor Bishop John B. Morris of the Diocese of Little Rock, returning from a trip to Rome and Paris, declares that France's state and church strife stems from intense religious hatred. He blames a divided conservative party and an anti-Christian government intent on destroying Christianity, labeling the country as ruled by infidels.
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Ittle Rock
Ark
John B. Morris
Little Rock
Rome
Paris
France
Infdel
Fire destroys Atlanta stables burning horses and mules
A December fire in Atlanta wiped out Harper Bros and Ragsdale & Carlyle livery and sales stables near the Union Stock Yards. One hundred horses and 400 mules burned. a lone watchman could not release them. Loss about 100000, insurance around 55000. Officials suspect a stove overturn during attempted safe robbery.
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Atlanta
Harper Bros
Ragsdale & Carlyle
Union Stock Yards
Cure Claim for Eczema and Skin Eruptions with Cuticura Ads
A reader reports using Cuticura remedies for eczema and skin eruptions after failing with other products. Description covers October and November 1904 symptoms on the body, temporary improvement, and later long-term relief following Cuticura Soap and treatment as advised. Also notes a son’s severe cold and eruption resolved after using Cuticura products.
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Con
Taylor-Trotwood Magazine born from Troutwood and Bob Taylor
Albany dispatch reports Nashville based publishers unite Troutwood's Monthly and Bob Taylor's Magazine into the Taylor Trotwood Magazine with Robert L. Taylor and John Trotwood Moore as associate editors. John W. Fry of Columbia may lead as president. board includes Eugene Anderson and others. Publication set in Nashville. Albany note adds Patrick commutation.
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Columbia
Troutwood
Bob Taylor
Taylor-Trotwood
Robert L. Taylr
John ‘Trotwood Moore
South
Hom John W. Fry
Messrs. Fry
Eugene Anderson
Geo
McKenson
Taylor
John Trotwell Mace
D. F. Wallace, Jr
Laps D.mccord
Mr. Foster
Non Participating Policies From Three Life Companies
New York, Dec 21 Announcement says Washington Life Provident Savings Life and United States Life will write only non participating insurance after January 1 under the new law. Companies must choose between participating and non participating plans, excluding both from annual dividend business and placing them in a separate class of insurance.
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New York
Washingtone’ Life
Provident Savings Life
United States Life
Winns
Porter Lot in West Seventh St bid for Federal building site
A Washington feature notes Columbia may choose Dr O J Porter’s West Seventh street lot for a new Federal building. Local officials had not received official word and Porter’s bids were $7,000 for a 120 by 120 foot corner parcel and $12,000 for the full 180 by 220 foot lot, with further notification expected.
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Washington
Courier Journal
O. J. Porter
West Seventh Street
Columbia
Federal
Tennessee
Hughes
Herald
Press
Porter
Dispatch
West Seventh
Frierson Alley
Lot s More Men and a Loyal Groom in Old Stable Tale
A rich man visited his stables and spoke with Sam the old groom. Sam says he and the favorite horse Wick have served seventeen years, noting he and the horse were never well treated. The tale reflects on loyalty and hardship in work life.
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Sam
Doctor Tor
Curea Baby’s croup and Bruises of Willie Amid Malady
Fragmented OCR notes describe ailments including a baby with croup, Willie with dally outs and bruises, and a mother with a sore throat. The garbled text references medical terms and names, but no clear event or date emerges for a full news item.
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Curea Baby
Willie
Mama
Dr. Oe
Foraker Replies as Roosevelt Speech Delays Senate
Washington December 20 A brief set of replies was expected in the Senate today but Roosevelt’s speech by Senator Parker caused a delay with a small audience present mostly non southern members. Foraker will receive his reply while Carmack Culberson and Williams are slated to speak. Carmack leaves town tomorrow for Norfolk after the Tennessee cruiser service and a Chattanooga departure follows. Representatives Gaines Garrett Sims Butler Brownlow stay through holidays Hale plans to join a congressional trip to the Isthmus of Panama News service notes congressmen travel plans.
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Roosevelt
Paraker
Senate
Foraker
Carmack
Culbergen
House
Williams
Frazier
Norfolk
Tennessee
Chattapooea
Gaines
Garrett
Sims
Butler
Brownlow
Hale
Knoxville
Panama
Newhville
Condemnation of Congo Abuses Urges U S Action
A letter signed by J Pierpont Morgan and Lyman Abbott to Secretary Root appeals for relief from alleged Congo Free State misdeeds. It cites forced labor contracts coercive land grabs and abuses by white officials and company agents and calls on American power to address the alleged harms to natives.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Lyman Anbott
Commission Cloteo
Congo
Condt
Clashes Reported in Scooba and Meridian Unrest
A Scooba Miss to Memphis telegraph reports seven killed in race clashes near Scooba. A J A Queries signal to Gov Vardaman cites five dead and slave catchers captured, requesting twenty five troops. Meridan dispatch notes fresh Sees clashes with casualties, mobilization underway.
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Memphis
Tenn
Scooba, Miss
Meridian
Mins
Swaba
Jobin
Gar
Verdaman
Congo inquiry finds abuse in punitive acts by authorities
The commission reports that punitive executions in the Congo are used not to establish peace but to terrify natives into paying taxes. It notes no concrete remedy by the government and appeals to supporters, including the United States, to back reforms that end abuses while preserving civilization.
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Bora
Congo
United States
Governor appoints Jones as circuit judge in Dresden
Special to the Herald reports Gov Cox names Joseph F Jones of Dresden to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge R E Martin. The appointment covers the 14th Judicial Circuit. Dec 26 Nashville Tenn.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Cox
Joseph F. Jones
Dresden
Lodge
14Th Judicial Circuit
R. E. Martin
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