Massive French coal mine disaster at Courieres claims over a thousand
Cable dispatch reports a gas explosion and ensuing fires in northern France near Lens and Courieres. Initial tallies exceed 1,190 dead with rescue hampered by collapsed tunnels and shifting ore cages. President Fallieres ordered officials to the scene as France mourns a historic mining catastrophe.
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France
Courrieres
Lille
Fallieres
Public Works
Gautier
Interior Dublier
Castrophe
Lens
Pas-de-Callas
Courtieres
Varduu
Ponts
Smelitins
Coureres
Millen Homicide Ends In Mutual Pistol Duel
In Millen Georgia two white men Jul Bunke and Wed Aycock quarreled over a mule Saturday afternoon at Scarboro seven miles below town. The confrontation ended with both men shooting and killing each other. Both men were respected in the area and the tragedy is deeply regretted.
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Millen
Scarboro
Jul Bunke
Aycock
German Tactical Dead Fade in Reichstat Ranks
Berlin reports the radical Reichstat leader Eugene Richter, longtime editor of The Twe isinnige Zeitung, has suddenly retired from The Wisinninge Zientag. The era ends as Biemayk’s old opponent exits the scene amid wartime tensions and shifting allegiances.
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Berlin
Coble
Eugene Richter
Reichstat
Biemayk
Tweisinnige Zeitung
Otelock Salupdaynvsnia
Eichter
Wiessinmige Zientag
Reichstas Ten
Sevble
Pacific Mills in Lawrence Raises Wages Across Departments
Notices posted in all departments announce wage increases at Pacific Mills Lawrence Massachusetts effective Monday Mareb with a proposed average raise around 10 percent. The move affects eight departments more than others and will elevate the number of workers with raises this year to about 17,000.
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Lawrence
Mass
Pacific
Walsh
Mareb
Pacific Mills
Ies
Noti
Sch
Shooting in Honea Path prompts call for troops
In Honea Path South Carolina a white farmer Marion Ashley was shot during an arrest attempt by Policeman Whit. Relatives and friends gathered threatening violence. Governor Heyward was notified and troops were dispatched to Honea Path under Lieutenant P. J. K. McCully to restore order.
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Columbia
S.C
Marion Ashley
Houea Path
Whit
Aley
Heyward
Ander Company
P. JK. McCully
Honea Path
Watts Town Topics Excluded From Mails
Washington special representative Bonnke Cochran of New York introduced a resolution asking the Postmaster General to report to the House whether Town Topics is admitted to the mails and whether the government also said occupation of extorting money by blackmail.
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Washington
Bonnke Cochran
New York
Jn- L
Spartanburg Superintendent Evans named to Jamestown Exposition panel
Spartanburg city schools Superintendent Frank Evans was appointed by the Jamestown Exposition State commission to replace J. Wright Nash who declined the post. Evans, credited with organizing Spartanburg’s county exhibit at Charleston Exposition which won first prize of 7000 dollars, is regarded as eminently qualified for the task.
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Spartanburg
D. C
Heyward
Frank Evans
J. Wright Nash
Evans
Spartanburg County
State News Digest: Accidents and Elections Reported
A wide state roundup notes a serious holiday fall injury to Mr. Junius Tl ng and updates on various local cases. Reports describe a fatal shooting near Greenville, liquor raids, bank examiner appointments, and a high profile murder case in Guilford County with Dr. J B Matthews sentenced to 20 years. Additional items cover a Moros engagement at Jolo, an insurance company charter in Lynchburg, and a double tragedy in Augusta with a husband killing his wife before taking his own life.
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Arion
Junius TL Ng
McMillan
Main Street
McIntyre
Simithtot
James
Florence
Ker W. Evans
Clio
Dr. Matthews
Greensboro
N. C
J. B. Matthews
Guilford Superior Court
Maj. Guthrie
Lancaster Aditsomaire Rail Crossing Company Charter Amendment
The Office of the Clerk records a certificate amending the charter of the Lancaster Aditsomaire Rail Crossing Company. The certificate increases the capital stock from 10000 to 500000 dollars, establishing a new minimum and maximum. The document marks Petersburg as the filing location.
Tax Dodger Probe Reveals Untaxed Loans at Union Content Life
Testimony by Jesse Tt. Clark, treasurer, alleges checks totaling 700000 were written but not presented from the Union Content Life Insurance office to prod the county. Clark claims 73000 in taxes were paid while tax time neared but funds were diverted into untaxable mortgage loans.
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Union Content Life Insiance Company
Jesse Tt. Clark
Clark
Democratic Congressional Committee Picks Griggs Chairman
The report notes Representative Griggs of Georgia being unanimously chosen as chairman of the Democratic Congressional Committee. It mentions Olina condemning most quitens preparations as indecent. Britain opens diplomacy with its government seeking a favorable settlement deal.
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Griggs
Georgia
Yya
Democratic Congressional Committee
Olina
United States
Grent
Britain
Editor Shoots Down Editor in Tragic Shooting
The People's Pinas reports gunfire at Cafas where editor Goodwin killed Briveky after an alleged libel about his character. The incident, at Jepol philigri, saw three shots fired, all striking Briveky and causing instant death.
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Tats
L. Stine Koy
Eilituy
People’s Pinas
Wushot Ayil
St Cafas
Laly
A. M. Toodwin
Halifax Chronicle
Briveky
Goodwin
Jepol Philigri
Brucky
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A. S. Morris
Gray
Cxah
Union Savings Bank
Augusta
Gao
DSF
Reynold Street
Augusta, Ga
Adna Phenix
Mutual Benefit, Life, Fidelity & Casualty Co
Accident and Health
Title Guaranty & Trust Co
American Live Stock Insurance Company
Reali Estate Beeght & Sold
F. J. Norris
Agt
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Insurance Agency
C.A. Griffin & CO
B. L. Jones & Son
Patapsco
Georgia Chemical Works
Pon Pon
S. C
Edgefield
Edgefield Mercantile Company
Tee
Alabama
Paris
Lene
Whit Enis
Villa
Wilmer
Bhootini
Perse
Mobile
Ala
Vaers
Fou
Kilmer
Mobile, Jacksonville & Kansas City
Cole Danielsy
I. J. Pringle
Sam McPaston
Pri
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J. Ellis
Red Hind
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Elli
Syuch Ale
Negro McPaston
Porto Rico
Rome
New York County Grand Jury
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Wie Peabody Vegime
Charles M. Sehwab
Los Angeles
Cal
Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Andrew Tramillon
Murtal Lite Insurance Company
Europe
Face
South Carolina
Watts Town
Baimetto Affairs
Giant. Trom of State News
Charlotte Cotton Market
Mr. Evans
Ward
Greenville
C. Lum Ward
Rens Road
George Douglass
Ste Ax
Fim
Briscoo & i Ward
W. €. Black
Enville
Speeia
Anexva
Lee G. Hallenan Tbe Anderson
State Association of Bankers
L. ML. Gasque
Fish and Oyster Commission
Gasque
Marion County
Alous
Pee Dee River
W. H. Hand
Chester
Hand
Patterson Wardlaw
Secretary of State
Southern States Tranl Company
Columbia Cancer
Olivers
C.S. Barnette
Apt General
E. A. Washington
Island of
Jolo
War Department
Wood
Julo
Aken Place
Mount Davo
Joseph W. Duncan
Augnata
M. L. Cohen
Young Debrew
Will
Market Street
Savanah
Planet, Jr
Alexander Seed Co
Broad Street
Chase
Babcock
H. H. Coskery
Broad Strees
W. J. Rutherford & Co
Reynolds and
Washington Streets
Saas
GEO. P
Arrington Bros
Rw. F. Sample
Saluda County
H. H. Scott, JR
Edgefield County
Gaughman & Harng
Vaughman Arling
Gents
Waucuman & Hlarcinc Acents
NEW _ SHOP
Gray Stables
Yeme Weal
Samuel
Holland Bros
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