William Waldorf Astor Dies in London Today
London reports William Waldorf Astor died at Landsdowne House after a long public life as a state legislator and writer. The article traces his birth in New York on March 1, 1845, lineage from John Jacob Astor, education at Columbia, and career in law, politics, and literature, including Valentino and Sforza.
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London
William Waldorf Astor
Landsdowne House
New York Sun
City
John Jacob Astor
John Jacob
William Backhouse Astor
House of Astor
Astor
Cullumbia College
Law School
Lord, Day & Lord
Assembly
Senate
Chas. A. Jackson
Congress
P. Henry Dugre
Levi Y. Morton
France
Roswell P. Flower
Presvdent Arthur
Italy
Cleveland
Beefsteak Club
Mr. Astor
Union
Union League
Century
Episcopa
Vian
Trinity Church
Newport
John Jacob of Te
John Jacob, Jr
John Jacob Armstrong Astor
Mra. Astor
Mrs. Astor
W. W. Astor
England
Lansdowne House
Marietta
Carlton Monge Terrace
William Waldorf Aston
Limand
Mammoth Hotel
Waldorf
Fifth Avenue
Thirty-third Street
New Netherlands Hotel
Central Park Plaza
Fifty-ninth Street
Carnegie's Great Strike and Tariff Debate Across Papers
A collage of editorials argues the McKinley tariff pressures wages and fuels labor strife. Quotes cite Carnegie steel, Pittsburgh protection, and bipartisan criticism of wage gains, with papers from Hartford Cleveland Philadelphia Omaha New York and Chicago weighing in.
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Cleveland
Carnegie
Pittsburg
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Steel Works
Philadelphia Times
Fire destroys two stores in Columbia Tennessee
A July 13 fire in Columbia destroyed the grocers Delk and Redd and neighboring Henry Gross dry goods. Losses include Gross at 9000 with 6000 insured and Delk and Redd at 8000 with 4500 insured. Building loss listed as 0.000 with partial insurance.
Water rents due by the 26th or water shut off
By order of the President water rents must be paid by the 26th to avoid service interruption. The notice emphasizes authoritative deadline and enforcement.
Sentenced Again for Burglary in Charrawoods
A convict, pardoned by Gov. Buchanan three months earlier due to prison overcrowding, arrived in the city en route to the penitentiary. He began a new crime spree at home, was arrested and convicted of burglary, and sent back to the penitentiary.
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Charrawoods
McKinley Tariff Explained By Philadelphia Times Debate
The Philadelphia Times cites industrial voters and labor leaders arguing the McKinley tariff fails to raise wages, harms employment, and benefits monopolies. It asks which protected industries have increased wages or reduced labor, and which cut foreign pay, urging workers to demand clear answers.
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Carnegie
McKinleyiam
Harrison
Chicago Times
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Times
Wreck Plot Averted North of Truianom Rail Line
An attempted train wreck occurred two miles north as a freight car was obstructed with cross ties and pushed forward, stopping the engine. Passengers reported seeing ties on the track and two detectives, including one from Nashville, are pursuing clues with circumstantial evidence pointing to a suspect. No arrests yet. no train damage reported. Three room house for rent at $2 per month. Gro. R. Henry, S80, for printing services offered by Ta Comer.
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Truianom
Wis
Nashville
R. Henry
King Sentenced to Hang for Poston Murder
Col H Clay King, sentenced by the Supreme Court at Jackson to be hanged August 12 for the murder of Hon David Poston, is moved to a jail cell in Mearns. Mrs King seeks a pardon while Poston’s four surviving brothers urge execution. The Attorney General refused to sign a petition for clemency.
Southern Female College contest offer boosts second place rates
A letter from L. D. Bass of Devereux Ga urges increased interest in the Southern Female University scholarship contest. He offers low board and tuition for the second highest vote getter and promises special rates to any contestants. The dean notes strong past results and bright prospects for next term.
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Southern Female College
Fronence
Ala
Tar Comer
Johnson City
Tenn
Dean
Southern Female University
L. D. Bass
Comrades Gather for Post Meeting and Travel Tickets
Members of the 8. K. N. Patton Post report July 14 at 2 00 p m for business. Queens and Crescent Route agents offer reduced fares for events from July 11 to August 7 including Spring City Tenn Lookout Mountain and Washington D C meetings. Tickets to Niagara Falls and Dayton Tenn events available between July 11 and July 29 with return validity to July 12. For details contact D G Edwards Cincinnati Ohio.
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8. K. N. Patton Post
P. H. Hendricks
P.O. J. M. Exwis
Adjt
Queen and Crescent
Spring City
Tenn
Queens and Crescent
Lookout Mountain
State and Southern Dental Association
Niagara Falls
New York
Dental Congress
Dayton
Sensational Bethel Democratic Meet Locked Out
A Bethel Georgia Democratic club meeting was forced to break in through a window after doors were locked. Two trustees authorized the entry and the meeting proceeded, triggering threats of prosecution from two prominent third party figures. The piece jokes about the third party pressure and hints at Clayton.
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Joxranono
Democratic Club
Bethel
Clayton
Terrifying flood ravages Boone's Creek and Dove's Mill area
A powerful storm battered Boone's Creek and Jonesboro causing extensive crop and property damage. Three hundred feet of railroad track were washed out near Jonesboro while the Dove's Mill to Garber's Mills line suffered complete trestle losses. Fleeing families sought safety as railways and farms were swept away. Officials estimate eight to ten days to restore rail service.
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Boone's Creek
Jonesboro
Dove's
Johnson City
Dove's Mill
Garber's Mils
Phrenology Lecture by Edens at Princeton School House
Edens a Fowler and Wells graduate will lecture at Princeton School House on July 20. Admission is 15 cents. The young man has invested heavily in preparing for this mission and has earned praise from listeners who have heard him. The community is urged to support the event.
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Edens
Fowler and Wells Co
Institute
New York
Princeton School House
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Hia
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Willan
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Tua
Waldorf Astor
Williwmn
Hartford Times
Baltimore Sun
Omaha World-Herald
Independent
New York Herald
Kansas City Star
Columbia
East Tennessee Wonder
M. J. ©. Wrenne
Col. i. Clay King
the Comet
M. D. Lane
Devereux
Mississippi
Mise
Laura Darden
Gertrude Mitchell
Mamie Patty
Nora Kilby
Laura Cooper
Flora M. Taylor
Nellie O'Brien
Erwin
Mollie Odell
Pearl Hendrix
Watauga
Edna Lusk
Ada Pierce
Nora Moore
Bonnie Broyles
Dora Slater
Sallie Jobe
Sue R. Wood
May Hicks
Cordie Bowman
Dollie Watson
Annie Gentry
Ethel Dulaney
Donna Miller
Elizabethton
Washington, D. C
D. G. Edwards
Cincinnati
Democratic Party
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