Sparks Caught from the Wires and Other News Items
A mixed local and national news item reads of Joe Cannon visiting Greensboro North Carolina. An indictment for murder related to Theodore Etes case is reported. A Lancaster hail storm and a revenue raid near Tryon North Carolina are noted. Ship incidents include the Kaiser Wilhelm grounding in New York harbor and the Wm Smith sinking near Pensacola. A Tennessee family afflicted by a strange mental aberration is described with various behaviors. General Lee urges a June third pause for Jefferson Davis monument unveiling. The final line reflects a lament on indecipherable size and sympathy from harmless creatures.
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Lee
The
Confederate Veterans
Jefferson Davis
Lockout at A G L Corporation sparks labor tensions
A labor dispute emerges after a committee from Win yah Lodge, No. 545, S A of M., pressed for a two and a half cent wage rise. the agreement was signed by the company superintendent and later cancelled by the general manager, triggering a lockout joined by boiler-makers and machinists of local firms. News notes include local sightings of Dr. Joseph Silver and hotel guest lists.
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A. C. S. Corporation
Winyah Lodge
No. 545
S. A. of M
He Made Good
A city editor in Ottumwa receives news of a prominent citizen's sudden death. The reporter rushes to bring the story but jokes that the man died after clasping his heart and leaning on a fence, saying I am going to die.
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Ottumwa
Marriage Omens For Men Marrried In White
A Chicago News item cites a humorous verse predicting outcomes for men based on wedding day colors. The poem lists colors such as white gray red green blue pearl brown pink and their fortune implications.
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Chicago News
Rew Advertisements Hand Bag Found on Train
A hand bag was found on a train and likely taken by mistake. A suitable reward is offered if returned to the Tourist Hotel.
Griggs Debuts New Hack to Meet All Trains
Mr. R. C. Griggs introduces a new hack for traveler accommodation and adds another horse to ensure he can catch trains at all times.
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R. C. Griggs
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Joe Cannon
Greensboro
N C
Loving
Theodore Etes
Lancaster
Tryon
N. C
New York Harbor
Schoongr
Wm. Smith
Key West
Pensacola
Navy Yard
Fla
A. G.L. Corporation
Dr. Joseph Silver
Joseph Silver
Atlanta
Georgetown Drug Co
Silver
Georgia
Florence Times
AJ Neilsen
Baltimore
F Brights
Tennessee
E H Anderson
Norfolk
J. Silver
New York
T S Mauldin
Greenville
F Hanks
Rosemary
R L, Stackhouse
R Fischer
L Mims
South Carolina
Frank McCabe
Charleston
W Sparks
Philadelphia
C E Lewis
Carolina Hotel
W M Bradley
S E Porter
L Ballenberger
B Richardson
L S Floyd
A P Russell
S. C
Bradley
H Anderson
M Rodgers
G Beaty
Smith Mills
W Rouse
City
Morgan
D Hair
O Gilkey
A Wilcox
Marion
H Burges
J. E. McQuade
Georgetown, S. C
J H. Angel
State OF
Calan Hotel
Co. C. Scurry
Mgr
H. Hughes
Front Street
Elks
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