Trains Crash in Virginia and North Carolina Leaves Dozens Hurt
A Virginia Midland Line through Southern train derailed near Orange Court House causing five deaths and over forty injuries. Civilian and rail staff were among the injured as wreckage TV, hospital and relief operations followed. A second express wreck near Wisevilleville left multiple passengers dead or injured with investigators sent to the scene. In Durham, local Democrats nominated Kaneween Ot House for sheriff and other tickets for county offices, urging farmers to support the slate.
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Southern
Eduther
Avexayomd
Virginia Midland Railroad
Crantorresvile
Orange
W.C. NS
Randolph
Vox
Alexandria
Piedmont
Henr Whitington
Greensboro
N. C
H. Brightwell
Prospect
Prince Edward County
W.D. Perrott
Albemare County
Louis Jenking
Nchburg
Red
Tfield
Z. Jennings
Terestes & Pwsecoger
Interna! Ip
A. P. Taylor
Orange Courthouse
Cornelius Vox
W. F. Hunter
Charles Francis
Baltimore
J. N. Torrance
South Carolina
W. J. Oe
United States Mail
Rightwell
Prince Edward Ore Va
Alice Buros
Brown
Highl
5. C
James Smith
Wrngton
Mee
G. Cortez
Louisiave
W. D. Parrott
Albemarle County
J. Q. West
L. Walthall
Washington, D. C
Pee
Pace
Louis
Ing
Lynchbur
Cler
Jeff Partill
Z. M
Lynch
Neal Taylor
Burt
Goodwin
James Fisgman
Serio
John Watkins
B. F. Sprinkle
North Fina Bana
E.T. Jones
Obatams
L. P. iSherer
Hagerstown
Messrs
Torrance
Whutttington
Cox
Southarolina
Washington
Eleventh Street
Northwest
Gorrowsvittz
As Virginia Midland Railroad
Baltimore Sun
Eye Witnesses
George
Shackleford
Shakleford
Wnaart
Charlottesville
Vatican allows Catholics to join Knights of Labor in Africa and America
Rome June 25 The Vatican confirms Catholic participation in the American Knights of Labor after a Holy Office review. Canadian bishops requested the matter go to the Holy Office, which issued a tolerant ruling permitting Catholics to join. The Holy Office asked that its decision not be published. The Salisbury Herald notes the Williams gold mine near Thomasville may reopen soon by Rhode Toland interests.
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Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Salisbury Herald
Williams
Thomasville
Rhode Toland
Tense Race Tensions Rise in Arkansas County
Reports from Crittenden County Arkansas describe rising white black tensions as blacks outnumber whites five to one and black officials exert power. Whites prepare for potential conflict with 75 Winchester rifles sent by the city under Governor Hughes.
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Hughes
Our Candidates D Markham and Paschal Lansford
Our Candidates presents D Markham as a former sheriff nominee praised for honesty and leniency toward delinquent taxpayers. It also touts Paschal Lansford for a third Democratic nomination as Durham County Register of Deeds, noting years of service and public duty.
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Durham County
Paschal Lunsford
Paschal Losford
Questionable Candidate Record and Libby Prison Sale
A critique of John Nichols alleging cronyism in appointing his son to a West Point position and questions about his honesty. The text recalls the Libby Prison sale to Wm H Gray, payments totaling 23230, a Chicago syndicate, and ongoing interest in Libby Prison as a historic site in Richmond.
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John Nichols
West Point
Nichola
Thie Noes A Nichols Jr
Col. Nichols
Republica
Chicago
Natinnal Museum of War
Libby Prison
Richmond
Marriages and Meeting Notices in Orange and Caswell Areas
Three Orange items note a marriage between William G Paween and Lula Car nee in Orange county with best wishes. The Durham District M Conference Leesburg Circuit will meet at Bothelebutoh Radgeville Caswell county on Wednesday 18th mat with delegates Simeon Bowling and others. Brevard Cooley, son of Joaph G Cooley, fell near Radrow bridge Mayday. he was rescued from deep water and treated afterward.
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Orange County
William “G. Paween
Mise Lula Carnee
Durham
Leesburg
Bothelebutoh
Radgeville
Caswell County
Hillebore Ctrout
Simeon Bowling
Iax McDade
Joseph A. Harris
W. TH. Wilkerson
Romantic marriage of Dr Oscar O Odell and Miss Lena Maxwell
The Gastonia Gazette reveals the secret marriage of Dr Oscar O Odell and Lena J Maxwell. They wed in Charlotte on August 27 near Mr William Todd's residence and returned from South Carolina where Odell practiced and Maxwell taught.
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Gastonia Gazette
Oscar O. Odell
Lena J. Maxwell
South Carolina
Charlotte
N. C
New York City
William Todd
Mining Notes From Salisbury Herald Report Ores for Richmond Exposition
Mining firms plan to send ore from their mines to the Richmond exposition. Brown ore at Rosa Mine in Rowan yields about a dollar per bushel. Corundum deposits found in North Carolina spark interest as experts assess gold recovery by plate amalgamation and local reports note other regional events and weddings.
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Salsbury
Herald
Richmond Exposition
Rosa
Rowan County
Massachusetts
Chickens and roosters spark a sour note on taste
A letter from Yonkere Slatesman complains about chickens not meeting expectations. He argues the chicken type is wrong and roosters are especially unsuitable, suggesting flavors and quality are off.
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Mathodes
Knights of Labor
Lossas Daily Journal
North Carolina
Rly
Stone Company
Moore County
M. Boball
Pennsylvania
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Aptairs
D. Markham
Charlotte Ghrowicle
Sharon Township
Meckeenerg A
Ann Wallace
Millie Robinson
App Wallace
Millie
Wallace
W. A Wilburn
Annie C. Smith
Sti Luke's Episcopal Church
Salisbury
W. E H. Heave
Bianca Et Failiero
Scotland Neck
Julian Kitehio
L. L. Kitehio
Charlotte Chronicle
Young Mens Christian Association
North
A. M. Wilson
R. A. Association
Kansas City
Wilson le & Mative
Kentucky
Virginia Midland Wreck
Batiste
India
Cha’. Robbins
Knabe
WM. Knabe .v. CO
Fifth Avenue
New York
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Market Space
Washington, D.C
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Thulin
Main Street
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Rose E. Cleveland
President Cleveland
J. W. Blackwell
the Builders and Manufacturer's Supply CO
Durham, NC
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Jackson
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N.C
Bowers & Arendell
Tesoro
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Traly
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