Anniversary of Chickamauga Battle Observed
News and commentary recount the Wednesday anniversary of Chickamauga, mob actions in Delaware and Mansfield, a Chicago bank teller’s suicide revealing a $20000 shortage, Galveston flood relief efforts, and ongoing Galveston recovery under military control with 4078 dead listed. The piece notes political moves, labor strikes in Pennsylvania, and other regional incidents.
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George B. Forbes
First National Bank of Chicago
Galveston
Tex
Maury County Helps Texas Sufferers With 500 Relief Fund
The Columbia Tennessee community organized a relief effort for Texas storm victims. A five hundred dollar payment was forwarded to Mayor S. M. Brashear of Houston via Farmers & Merchants Bank, with a telegram accompanying the gift. Volunteers formed a six member committee to canvass, collect subscriptions, and manage distribution of supplies including flour meat sugar coffee and clothing. The article notes low turnout but strong local spirit and calls for further donations.
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Columbia
Opera House
Texas
Maury County
Cameron
Mr. Provine
Mr. Lee
Lee
Brashear
Houston
Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank
New York Exchange
Beashear
S. M. Brashear
Teran
Tennessee
Father William refrain on youth and faith from Southey
The excerpt presents Father William explaining his cheerful view of aging. He recalls his youth and faith, arguing that remembering God keeps him untroubled by age. The dialogue with a young man frames aging, piety, and acceptance within a poetic tone.
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William
Robert Southey
Leg Broken of Master Will Fleming After Pony Accident
Master Will Fleming, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Fleming, broke a leg Monday evening at West Sixth and Garden Streets when his pony slipped on a rock. The injury occurred when the pony fell trapping the leg between knee and ankle. He is progressing as well as could be expected and friends hope for a speedy recovery.
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Will Fleming
Mayor Beasnean Acknowledges 500 Dollar Donation
Executive Derarragat Houston Texas September 14 1900 thanks Farmers' & Merchants' Bank Columbia Tenn for notifying about a 500 dollar donation for Texas sufferers. Mayor Beasnean promises proper distribution and expresses gratitude for the contribution.
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Derarragat
Crry
Hovstox, Tex
Farmera’ & Merchants’ Bank
Columbia
Tenn
H. Beasnean
Food for the Texas Sufferers Aid Committee Formed
Maury County residents convened under Mayor Cameron to raise funds and supplies for Galveston and other storm wrecked towns. A relief fund will be collected via the Maury Farmers & Merchants Association with shipments arranged by the railroad company to aid affected families and destroyed homes.
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Maury County
Cameron
Galroeton
Columbia
John Bre
Farmers & Merchants
Tee
Tn BR. R. Co
Railroad Taxation Figures for Texas Railways
Nasaville Texas September 17 The Railroad Commission released tax tables for railroads showing state county and municipal taxes. Statewide mileage 5192.42 miles with total taxes 749 007 90 including special privilege taxes for Mobile and Ohio and Knoxville division Ohio division.
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Nasaville
Texx
Railroad Commission
Mobile and Ohio
Knoxville
Ohio
Southern Railroad
Cutting Affray Between Witherspoon And Black
Abner Witherspoon and Will Black, two white men, fought in front of Harmon Martin's store on South Main street Friday about 7 pm. Black sustained a deep gash to the side and faces serious injury. Witherspoon was arrested by Dodson and Gresham, posted bond, and was released. The case moved for trial in City Court but was postponed. it will go before the Grand Jury. Black remains in considerable pain but is expected to recover.
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Abner Witherspoon
Will Black
Harmon & Martin
South Main Street
Black
Witherspoon
Ateete Boe Sactoitherspoon
Dodson
Gresham
Wither Spoon
Warrant Dismissed in Kirk Murder Case
Stephen Kirk charged with the murder of Brive Kitten had a warrant withdrawn after a delay for a rescheduled trial. The court docket listed A. A. and John Ken, T. H. Nixon, J. J. Pogue, and R. Lives as participants. Witness Dr. tie related to Kitrell lattes could not attend.
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Stephen Kirk
Brive Kitten
A. A
John Kenbe
T. H. Nixon
J. J. Pogue
R. Lives
Dr. Tie
Kittrell
Kirk
Citizens' Telephone Co. Directors consolidate top offices
At a meeting of the directors on Monday after non it was decided that the offices of President Secretary and Treasurer of the company should be combined and these duties were all put upon the President Dr. O J Porter. The positions of Secretary and Treasurer were made vacant by the resignation of Crockett Owen who has gone to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt University.
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Citizens’ Telephone Co
O.J. Porter
Crockett Owen
Nashville
Vanderbilt University
McCall Opens Governor Campaign in Huxtinepos
Hon. John E. McCall Republican candidate for governor spoke in Huxtinepos on September 17 addressing state issues and criticizing the McMillin administration. He condemned the next-book law and urged support for his platform.
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Merald
Huxtinepos
John E. McCall
McMillin
Increased Enrollment at White Public School
Enrollment at the white Public School rose to 452 pupils from 407 after two weeks of opening. Distribution by halls shows Hall 1 with 145, Hall 2 with 121, Hall 3 with 93, Hall 4 with 66, plus 27 in the high school.
Rosh Hashanah Observances Vary by Jewish Sects
The Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah will be observed Sunday evening by Israelis and reform Jews while Orthodox communities extend the holiday 24 hours ending the old year. Businesses will suspend for 24 hours on October 4 during the Day of Atonement period as a season of seating and prayer.
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Israeites
Salarnees
Bound Over in Local Case
Rec erner ereat 3. F. Dunn, who iaeeroe edi tes baler, were also arrested, and Require Guest bound both over to the Criminal Court.
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F. Dunn
Iaeeroe Edites Baler
Criminal Court
Galveston Rebuilds As Railways Resume Service
Galveston shows signs of recovery with horse cars operating in the business district and partial resumption of electric lines and water service. Officials report remarkable progress amid widespread devastation, while the central relief effort organizes sworn statements for deceased victims and coordinates bridge repairs and distribution of supplies.
Temporary bridge crossing the bay near Virginia Point
Fragmentary report describes a makeshift bridge at the bay near Virginia Point. Optimists expect trains to carry construction materials by next week, but officials doubt full rail service will resume soon.
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Porary Bridge
Tne Bay
Virginia Point
Pet Death List Tallies 4075 From Galveston Disaster
The latent printed list of Galveston dead revised to date shows 4 075 persons. Over 4 000 people have left Galveston now. About 5 000 are in Houston or being cared for elsewhere. Refugees arrive by train as Gov Sayres takes charge of relief in Houston and other points, distributing money where needed.
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Santa Fe
Polleo
Santa Fe Railroad
Gen
Scurry
Con
Galveston
Safe blowers captured near Eads bridge
Harry Meyers alias Muldoon, 50, a famed safe blower, burglar and footpad, and El dred Cloud, 16, were arrested on the west approach of the Eads bridge by Officers Bigno and Reegwi. They rode in a buggy with a case of blowing tools and confessed to safes in Millstadt and other crimes.
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St. Louis
Harry Meyers
Muldoon
Eldred Cloud
Eads Bridge
Bigno
Reegwi
Meyers
John Gannel
Millstadt
Damaging Testimony in Howard Trial Focuses on State House Runaway
Bowman Gaines, key prosecution witness, testified he saw Maynard run from the State House grounds and jump the fence after the Geo Hel shooting. Gaines faced cross examination by Col. Gwens but remained firm that the man he saw fleeing was Maynard Smith, matching the sequence of events at the scene.
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Frankfort
Bowman Gaines
Jim Howard
Maynard
State House
Geo ‘Hel
Howman Gaines
Col. Gwens
State Houte
Bryan Campaigns Across Missouri Before Break of Day
In Carthage and Springfield areas on September 18 Cel Bryan started with three stops before dawn visiting Springfield Aurora and Monett. He spoke briefly in each city addressing trusts and imperialism while urging questions for Republican opponents and drawing a large mixed crowd.
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Carthage
Bryan
Springfeld
Moe
Soa. Mh
Aurora
Monett
Springfield
Mr. Bryan
Ile
Monell
Ghent Ranks First in Belgian Industrial Workforce
The Industrial census shows Ghent leading Belgian cities in industry with 43,328 workers including bosses and supervisors. Antwerp follows with 40,416 workers, Liege 57,918, and Brussels Center 6,817.
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Ghent
Belgium
Ministry of Industry and Labor
Antwerp
Liege
Brussels Center
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