Eighty Die in Flood as Cotton Mills Destroyed Across Piedmont
A South Carolina flood report from Pacolet, Columbia, and Clifton details immense property losses estimated at $3.5 million and a conservative death toll of eighty. Mills with 60,000 spindles, 200 looms, and several thousand bales of cotton and yarn were ruined, with Clifton and Pacolet hardest hit and 500 survivors left destitute.
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Columbia
S. C
Piedmont
Clifton
Pacolet River
Polk County
North Carolina
Pacolet
Pacolet No
Columbia Mill
Converse
Dexter Mills
Clifton Mills
Glendale Mills
Clifton No
Clifton No. 1
Clifton No 3
Converse Mills
Tuckahoe
Enor
Southern Railway
Spartanburg
Greenville
President Roosevelt Returns Home After West Tour
President Roosevelt arrives in Washington after a sixty five day trip covering over 14000 miles with 265 speeches. He is greeted by cheering crowds as cadets line the capital streets and he thanks Americans for the warm welcome and nonpartisan reception.
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Washington
Roosevelt
West
White House
Canada
Gulf
Forest Fires Devastate Timber Near Ely Lake Minnesota
A forest fire near Ely lake in Sparta Minnesota has burned all day, destroying thousands of dollars worth of cord wood and threatening further timber loss if rain does not come soon. Fires are visible in about a dozen directions, causing great damage to standing timber.
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Minnesota
Sparta
Minn
Ely Lake
British Minister Protests Venezuelan Action in Caracas
British minister at Caracas H G Bax-Iron side presented a protest to the Venezuelan foreign office against the action in Willemstad on June 8. The report notes diplomatic friction and formal protest procedures between Britain and Venezuela.
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Willemstad
Caracas
H.G. Bax-Ironside
Venezuelan Foreign Office
Ports on Orinoco and Paria Suppress Custom Houses
Suppression actions at the ports on the Orinoco and the Gulf of Paria affect customs procedures. Officials enforced tighter controls leading to delays for shipments and increased scrutiny of imported goods. The move signals a shift in port operations and trade posture.
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Orinoco
Gulf of Paria
Three Slain by Cattlemen Ranchmen and Two Sons Killed
Report from St. Francis Kansas dated June 5 describes a deadly raid at the Berry cattle ranch in which H. M. Berry A. J. Berry and G. A. Berry were killed and E. M. Berry s sons faced critical injuries. Chauncey Dewey and two men are named as principal shooters with Dewey claimed to act in self defense. Sheriff McCulloch reports Dewey party under arrest.
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St. Francis
Kan
Dewey
Berry Cattle Ranch
H. M. Berry
A. J. Berry
G. A. Berry
Chauncey Dewey
Berrys
Deweys
Rawlins
Sherman
Thomas
McBride
Wilson
McCulloch
Atwood
Kansas City
Flood losses in Kansas from recent floods reported
Kansas has suffered greater flood damage than any other state though exact figures are unavailable. Those with close knowledge of the submerged sections and flood force estimate damage in principal cities and towns, with conclusions deemed fairly reliable.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Smerdash Massacre by Bashi-Bazouks Reported
Horrific reports from Monastir describe Bashi-Bazouks attacking Smerdash. Turkish forces surrounded the village at sunset and a prolonged bombardment followed by arson left about 200 villagers dead, many women and children, with survivors fleeing injured.
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Smerdash
Monastir
Turkey
Chaklaroft
Agreement in Restaurant Strike May End War Today
In Chicago on June 8 a restaurant strike pause may settle as a committee of restaurant keepers meets with employes union reps. The unions have agreed to respond today to a proposition presented by the proprietors.
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Chicago
Downtown Restaurant Strikes May End After Arbitration Talks
After a meeting, officials said strikes in about six large downtown restaurants may be called off pending arbitration. The protests have tied up these eateries for several days while a settlement is sought.
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Etors
Olden Juries and the Fading Power of Persuasion
A historical note recalls harsh penalties for jurors in England. It cites cases where acquittals led to imprisonment and fines, and recounts a judge fining a juror for absence due to a wife's funeral, remarking on the excuse.
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England
Nicholas Throckmorton
Elizabeth
The Egyptian House Dog and Ancient Gold Diggers
In ancient Egypt dogs were domestic servants, living in the house and aiding in meals and waste disposal. The piece contrasts Egyptian and Greco Roman customs, noting refined tastes differ and Egyptians kept dogs as working companions. It mentions Ophir gold cited in David and Solomon’s temple, valued at about 80 million dollars.
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Egypt
Greece
Rome
Ophir
David
Solomon
Zambesi
Wine of Cardus Promises Beauty Through Health
An advertisement extols beauty as a byproduct of health for women. It links pure blood to a rosy complexion and cheerful temper, claiming Wine of Cardus strengthens the body’s female organs to enhance attractiveness within a month.
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Cardus
Prize for a Name for Rock Island California Train
A public competition offers naming the new Daily Limited train to California to begin service November 1, 1902. Rock Island System and Southern Pacific Company sponsor via the El Paso Short Line with no entry fees. Send inquiries to Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
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California
Rock Island System
Southern Pacific Company
Elpaso
Sebastian
Rock Islan System
Chicago
Dyspepsia Ad Card Promises Cure With Pepsikola Tablets
An old advertisement urges readers to mail for a free trial of Pepsikola Tablets claiming to cure dyspepsia. It includes a long symptom checklist and offers a booklet Advice To Dyspeptics, with price 25 cents for regular tablets and agents wanted.
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Laxakola Company
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