Various World Events Mentioned In Fragmentary Dispatches
A jumble of references to battles, political moves, crimes, and society notes appears in the fragment. Mentions include France, Saxon prelates, a National Guard president, a Norfolk banker case, a court martial for Captain Swift, a murder in Baltimore, and engagements announced for Agnes Gray and William Beverly Meson.
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Germany
France
J¢ Davis
Cawrasore “Riggs
National Guard
George
Mitral
Rockefeller
Norfolk
Sutton
Jamestown 3
William Swift
Connecticut
Culebra
Alexi Sere
Jartis
Charles T. Smith
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
Soufhi
Tharedannes
David McClue
S. D.kennedy
Warrenton
iAgnes Gray
William Beverly, Meson
Washington
Population rise noted in continental United States census
The 1906 census estimates Continental United States population at 50,000,000 with density about 38 persons per square mile and urban areas growing rapidly. Projections show 1906 density rising as cities expand and new urban centers emerge nationwide.
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United States
Popul Oae
Conteinental
Ansas
Masaos
Ekota
South Prain
Wie
Wyoming
Ichigan
Wewreery
Pittsboro Cotton Seed-Oil Mills Burn in Sunday Fire
A fire Sunday at 3 am destroyed the Pittsboro cotton seed oil mills, with losses about 30 000 dollars and 15 000 insurance. Guano warehouse and sacks of guano and meal were burned. several local firms’ losses listed. The mill employed 25 men and aided town, with a shipper reporting 2 700 gallons oil threatened in tank cars. The fire likely started in the boiler room. President Arthur London noted 1000 bushels of seed and a car of oil were moved to safety.
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Pittsboro
N.C
A. J. Bynum & Son
Fy Ci
Poe
L. N. Womble
W. L. London & Sons
F. C. Poe
A.J. Bynum & Sons
J. F. Alston
Arthur London
Imill
Embezzlement Charge in Sumter Case Highlights Bank Omission
In Sumter a warrant was sworn for the arrest of R. E. Miller, chief bookkeeper at Southern Coffin and Casket, accused of embezzling over 600 dollars. Miller signed and cashed checks, allegedly diverting funds before the death of former manager M. B. Witherspoon. The case follows concern over the handling of company accounts and authorized signings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
E. L. Withispoon
Southern Coffin and Casket. Com
Magistra
R. E. Miler
M. B
Witherspoon
Chile Wants Ambassador and a Scan of Latin American Politics
Washington reports Chile seeks an ambassador to replace Walker-Martinez who did not retire after the Rio de Janeiro Pan American fire last summer. Critics cite budget neglect and a lingering political clash, with the true motive hidden within Latin American politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chile
Walker-Martinez
Rio
Janeiro
Ess
Gaton
Drainage leadership named for Georgetown work
Gov Ansel appointed C P Allston W H Andrews J A Hemmingway C B Skinner and D N Bourne to oversee drainage of Georgetown and reclaim thousands of acres of swamp land making it habitable and arable.
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Ansel
Georgetown
C. P. Allston
W. H. Andrews
J. A. Hemmingway
C. B. Skinner
D. N. Bourne
Greenville Court Calls off Trial in Franklin vs Southern
Judge Gary announces the case of Mrs. Sadie Franklin versus the Southern railway will be heard but later a compromise is reached. The suit sought 50 000 dollars and the settlement amount remains undisclosed. All witnesses and attorneys were present for trial.
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Greenville
Sadie Franklin
Southern Railway
Court of Common Pleas
Gary
Franklin
Georgetown Banks Declare 6 and 8 Percent Dividends
Georgetown banks The People's Bank and the Bank of Georgetown will pay six and eight percent respectively to their stockholders this year with a substantial sum reserved to increase the surplus. Annual meetings are slated for the first week in April.
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Georgetown
Special
People’s , Bank
Bank of Georgetown
Ice Plant For Newberry Opens April 1
Newberry prepares for a modern 20 ton per day ice plant installed by Farmers' Oil Mill Company. John H. Wicker serves as superintendent and manager. The facility is fully equipped and ready to begin operation on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry
Special
Farmers’ Oil Mill Company
John H. Wicker
Wire Tappers Caught in Cleveland 95 Special Arrests
Three men and a woman arrested in Cleveland for wire tapping give the names Edward Weiss and Max Morris of New York as associates. The incident stems from a Cleveland 95 special operation targeting illicit communications.
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Clevel
Edward We Weiss
Max Morris
New
Student’s Revolver Incident At College University
A fragmentary report describes a student involved in a college party incident. The student reportedly claimed self defense after a revolver was fired during the gathering. The matter centers on safeguarding the student’s good name and legal rights.
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Lee
Syon
Hazers
Orbearance
Student discipline and honor code clash at Laurens college
Report details multiple suspensions for remaining season and two week penalties for firearms on campus. Lee faces two week suspension amid student backlash and honor system violations, while Reeves and Dargin miss return to college. Chapel address and board actions signal tense campus climate and planned mass meeting. Special election in Laurens ordered for April 18 on school district issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Reeves
Charleston
Douglas Dargan
Darlington
Lee
Dave Loring
Sumter
Biscoe Davis
Summerville
Clyde Franks
Laurens
William H. James
Chester
John B. Wardlaw
Union
Robert Holmes
Newberry
Reeves
Hessel
Special
Board of Trustees
Colson
Board of True School District
Testimony from Brownsville Affair Officer Lawrason
Special-Lieutenant Geo Carson Lawrason of Company B Twenty Fifth Infantry testified to the Brownsville night incident before the Senate Military Affairs Committee. He corroborated much of the soldiers accounts and described rifles shells found in Brownsville streets and the possible transfer of cartridges from Fort Niobrara to Fort Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Geo
Carson Lawrason
Twenty- Fifth Infantry
Brownsville
Tex
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Krag Jorgensen
Krag
Fort Niobrara
Fort Brown
Ste
Guns and ammunition inspections at Fort Niobrara and Brownsville
Lieutenant Lawrason testifies no guns were used the night before and ammunition remained with the men. Shells found on the range are decapped and sent back to the arsenal. A decapper fault at Fort Niobrara caused over 1000 shells to be boxed and shipped to Fort Brown, with uncertainty over their fate after arrival and possible access to the box on the Brownsville rear porch.
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Lieut
Lawrason
Fort Niobrara
Fort Brown
Brownsville
Senator Foraker
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Petyn Smen
Fio Ee Pata
Chleveland
Taft’s
Elizabeth City
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Damaz
San Tho
Olney
Dr. Ald
Harry
Bureau
H-Bosé
St. James “M. E
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Howie
Glenwood
Conisis
Wilmnt
Pennsylvania
Cumberland
Baltimore & Ohio
Patterson ’S Creek
Palmetto
South Carolina
New Brookland’s Bank
New Brookland
Capt. Williams
State Street
L. S. Trotti
Ridge Springs
Trotti
the Drainage Commissions
Columbia
General Assembly
Itrouble
Lieut. Lisubason
R ‘Penrose
Woraker
Layrason
Patapsco
Georgia Chemical Works
Augusta
Edgefield
Bya
Caill
Babcock
Chase
Nahull and
Studebaker
Moyer
Joseph H. Day
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