Various 1900s UK and US political items and notices
A collection of brief items notes censorship of Russian papers socialists nominate a South Carolina state ticket Roosevelt heirs fight over will Stoessel to be shot for Port Arthur surrender proposed dual Catholic cathedrals in Brooklyn tempering royal visits to Cronstadt and Hearst court challenge on McClellan office claim details
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Russain
South Carolina
Walter S. Logan
Bar Association
New York City
Robert B. Roosevelt
Kentucky Supreme Court
General Assembly
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Brooklyn
Kings County
Johnson
Kansas City
W. J. Hammer
Greensburg
Cronstadt
House of Representatives
Melbourne
Julius M. Mayer
William R. Hearst
McClellan
Ingio Warranto
The Mysteries of Sleep in Harper's Weekly by Dr Christison
Dr J 8 Christison, Chicago, contributes theories on sleep in Harper's Weekly. The article surveys physiological chemical and histological ideas about sleep, noting science does not fully explain why we sleep or its true nature. It cites autointoxication theory and brain activity as possible factors.
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Harper's Weekly
J. 8. Christison
Chicago
Christi i
Late News In Brief from Global and Domestic Updates
A chaotic briefing cites Goremykin’s replacement by Interior Minister Slulypin as troops flood St. Petersburg and other Russian cities. Reports also touch on British and American figures, finance, and political turmoil, with mentions of a fatal lightning strike at a Manitowoc ball game and various local incidents. The summary compiles a mosaic of early 20th century events and public notices, naming individuals and places across multiple regions.
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Goremykin
Mitev Slulypin
BL Petersburg
Uie
Britissh Columbia
Taianelieta
Edward
Russell Sage
Luwceuer
Wibbey
Arizona
Mexico
Manitewoc
Two Pleasure Yachts Capsize Off Hertford Inlet Bar
In a Sunday tragedy near Hertford Inlet, two fishing boats capsized in a squall. Seven of twenty two aboard on one vessel died, and eight on the other were lost. Captain Ludlum and a crew of five from the Hereford Inlet life saving station aided survivors and recovered bodies.
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Prom
Hertford Inlet
Ludlam
Hereford Inlet
Couwner
Frederick Pishov, Sr
Philadelphia
Herbert Mammel
Joy Pat Dol Fogarty
Walley Snyder
Starkey
Denohue
Go- May
Samuel C. Londer
Younbury
Anglesea
New Jersey
Neur
Fehing
Judy
Fouth
Herbert Shivers
Alvin Bu
Fathom Bank
Pinit Shivers
Shivers
Elute
Shieb
Vichis
Frederick Disher
Steuyzine
Hoat
Trenry
Lidham
Hereford
Lnlet
Public safety incident in Toewon Georgia causes fatalities
Unclear report describes a fatal collision in Toewon Georgia involving Sparvin Bill Smith and Bill Bowden. Laden reportedly arrived at Smith home and became involved in a dispute resulting in Bowden being fatally struck and Smith severely harmed. Documentation unclear on exact ages and sequence of events.
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Toewon
Spevin
Bill Smith
Bill Bowden
Elbert Laden
Laden
Smith
Bowens Sraith
Loshot
Beggen
Larse
American Officer Shot in Chinese Waters Aboard Chattanooga
Clarence England navigating officer of the US cruiser Chattanooga was shot by a rifle bullet while near American squadron in Chinese waters. The casualty, Lieutenant England, died from the wound after the ship exchanged fire with a French vessel pursuing a cease firing. The incident occurred during maneuvers off the coast near the Americal squadron and amid shiallearms practice.
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Chee Foo
China
Clarence England
United States
Chattanooga
Wvenel Armored
Uniser Chystil Thouars
Sind
Gr’elork
Chiattandosa
England
Unul
Insurance losses from San Francisco disaster detailed
Albany R X Speerith era Superintendent of Insurance Kelsey releases sworn statements from 163 California focused firms. Total gross insured value 222,536,771 dollars with reinsurance 105,246,771, salvage 33,814,468, net loss 132,523,067. Also report of revolt in Poltava where soldiers seized artillery and prison, suppression by troops with casualties.
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Albany
R. X
Speerith Era Superiyendant
Kelsey
San Francisco
Califor
Jene Botn
Poltava
Russia
Levski
Bya
Hospital Escape Sparks Fear After Seaboard Wreck
Neal Martin, a sick man at Good Samaritan Hospital, was found barefoot and only in pants after an escape bid. He vanished during the night, with doctors saying he could be discharged soon, while hospital staff and officials pursue leads about the wounded Negroes from the weekend Seaboard wreck.
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Charlotte
Good Samaritan
Neal Martin
Vonviet
Marin Lad
Evovery
Uv Hospital
Seaboard
Train Robbery on Warsaw-Vienna Rail Yields Large Cash Haul
Reported theft across the Warsaw to Vienna line involved robbers seizing cash packed in a package worth 110000. Authorities note additional funds and documents appear missing, with official statements incomplete. Missing items include papers tied to an 800000 abroad shipment and extra funds. Names, dates, and precise figures remain uncertain in the fragmentary report.
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Warsi Speeil
Vienna
Enor Jax
Panama bonds distribution shows banks secure federal funds
The Panama bond auction yielded 25 million to top bidders including Palmetto National Bank of Columbia and Merchants National Bank of Baltimore. National banks received about seven million in bonds. plus government money deposits linked to publicly designated depositories may follow. Individuals and banks together hold substantial sums, with trends set for bank deposits and further circulation of Panama bonds in markets.
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Arshington
Phossine Lidders
Ares Figh & Robinon
Samiuel Fyerly
N. Yy
National Bank
Philadelphiary
Palmetto Nation] Bank
Columbia
National Bak
Baltimore
Columbia National Bak
Grafton
W. Va
Witnkton National Bank
Wayne
Ind
Nnticnal
Siroulid
Shaw
Panama
Agshotvi, Wisk & Robinson
Panina Jonds
Ono
Theee
Shawisk
Treasury
William Lee Hanged At Sea In Maryland Mob Riot
William Lee, a Black youth accused of assaulting two women in Somerset County, was hanged from a steamer off Smiths Island in Maryland. Sheriff Brown, deputies, and witnesses attended as a sailor’s gallows was used at sea to avert a shore mob. Lee reportedly confessed before the execution was completed.
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Chuiefiel
Willian Lee
Baltimore
Somerset County
Smith ’S Island
Leo
Somerset
Wheelewiff
Brown
Ballinoves
Lee
Leni Daltie
Toxaway Hotel Burned in Sapphire County Fire
Ashville reports a traumatic hotel blaze at the Sapphire Hotel complex. President John C. Burrowes and manager Hugh Williams escaped as the structure burned at dawn. All guests were awakened and evacuated safely. The cause remains undetermined. surrounding cottages suffered minor damage.
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Ashville
John C. Burrowes
Toxaway Hotel Company
Elle
Hugh Williams
Buvenwes
Four Men Arrested in Raleigh Shooting Case
Police report four men arrested in Raleigh on charges related to a shooting in the eastern suburb near Lanes Bottom. The investigation named white suspects amid tense local remarks about alleged racial motive. Court proceedings were underway with one man jailed and others in custody as investigators pursue leads.
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Raleigh
Ponr
Tony White
Fle
Kuewe Todieg
Clineell
Virginia Military Institute inquiry report dismisses petition signers
The special investigative committee examining affairs at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington submitted to Governor Swanson says students led protests over campus conditions last fall but the paper was signed by signers who should have faced discipline for serving the campus without permission.
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Feliinuud
Bpeewil
Virginia Military Institute
I.clington
Governo Swaylson
Jordan Acts on Charges in Cotton Trade Dispute
Auluila, president of the Southern Cotton Association, faces an inquiry by a committee into charges that association officials are moners in a brokerage firm. The exchange occurred on the floor of the state house Tuesday, with Representative Anderson of Chatham County leading the debate.
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Auluila
Southern Cotton Assoviation
Wwhitel
Stats Levist
Anerson
Chatham County
Two Cent Mileage Act Challenge Reaches Supreme Court
The Two Cent Mileage Act faced a constitutional clash with the White Statute and results. The Attorney General seeks to appeal to the U S Supreme Court. The act allows for sale of 390 mile ticket banks at two cents per mile.
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Niehman
State Corporation Commission
Charelinau
Guiera
Supreme Court of the United States
Tragedy in Danville as man attacks with knife
In Danville Virginia Barbara Lee Albrizbl, a resident, was stabbed by John Green, a male suspect. Green fled the scene after attacking several women and was arrested two hours later. witnesses saw him chase others from the house. The incident ended with his near confession.
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Danville
Barbara Lee Albrizbl
John Green
Rich House
Explosion at Standard Oil plant kills Louis Webb Holloway
A Tuesday explosion at a Standard Oil facility fatally injures Louis Webb Holloway, a prominent young white man, and wounds Tony Lubsford, a Black worker. The accident occurred around 2 40 o clock. details remain sparse as investigators begin inquiries.
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Dirhaja
Standard Oil Company
Louis Webb Holloway
Tony Lubsford
To Have Splendid Home In Nurfolk District
Fragmentary OCR describes a planned six story building by the Naval Young Men's Chiristing Association. Construction costs listed at 250 000 with plans to erect a sizable complex including amenities. Aims to ready the site for drawing and completion soon while the association prepares the building’s layout.
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Nurfolk
Speeitl
Rickelelion Naval Young Men’s Chiristing Association
New York
Fierce Storm Strikes St Louis Causes Casualties
A severe storm battered St Louis on Thursday afternoon. High winds toppled wires, damaged sheds and houses, and a man was killed when a wagon was blown over. Fire engines responded as debris and chaos spread through several city districts.
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Vie
Loris
St. Louis
Speiat
Amlevi
Peasing
Bay kin anti-bucket shop bill advances in Georgia
No Bucket Shops reports the Georgia Legislature passed a Bay kin anti-bucket shop bill by a 192 to 0 vote. The measure prohibits all futures dealings and now moves to the Senate, where passage is anticipated. Quarantine regulations, Newport News.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Burke
Senate
Russell Sage Will in New York to Wiswell with small bequests
Russell Sage's will in New York leaves Trysell Lane to Wiswell and small bequests to relatives. No charitable gifts are listed. A 25,000 sum to Sage’s nephew and a potential bequest to Mrs Chapin are mentioned as uncertain. The will faces possible contest and questions over estate provisions.
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New York
Trysell Lane
Wis
Koel
Sage
Mere
Finuon
Saets
Chapin
Norfolk Rain Destroys Truck Crops and Hinders Plantings
Rain continues to damage truck crops across Norfolk and nearby counties. The persistent downpours ruin the usual staples and disrupt planting plans, causing widespread agricultural losses and concerns for farmers in the region.
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Loubard Tron Works & Supply Co
Augusta
National Republic du Congressional Committee
Gregory Maxine
Zion City
Heyoes
Vowail
Melonikin Beach
Keyster
Vin
Denis
Charles Trenton
Negro Bieglar
Keyser
Bull Run
Daughters of the Confederacy
Manassas Battlefield
Come Ie
Jussie Welleh
Rappalannock
Roanoke
Pennsylv
National Billposter’s Association
Ieee
Elundhurst
Wheeling
Sucrene
Mutual Benefit, Life, Fidelity & Casualty Co
Accident and Health
Title Guaranty & Trust Co
Bonds
American Live Stock Insurance Company
E. J. Norris
Agt
Falmetto National Bank of Columbia
William Lee
Toxaway Hotel
Jordan
Augusta, Ga
Arrington Bros
Ole
W. F. Sample
Saluda County
H.H. Scott, JR
Edgefield County
W. J. Rutherford & Co
Reynolds and
Washington Streets
Hurniture
Geo. P. Cobb
Cuca AN
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Aughman Arling
Gents
Gaucnman & Francine Gents
The
Insurance Agency
C. A. Griffin & CO
Anne Brown
Winchester
Daniel Bryayn
Baltinore
Edward G- Uollis
Benty
Neeayer
Richmond
A. C. Garrett
Newport News Chamber of Commerce
Old Point
Newport News
Norfolk
Usuailly
E.W. Barrett
J. P. Doughty, JR
W. K. Kitchen
Reynold Street
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