Gimbel case and suicide attempt in Hoboken
Benedict Gimbel, a Philadelphia merchant, arrested on grave charges, attempted suicide in Hoboken and lingered in St Marys Hospital. His wife claimed mental illness and innocence, suspecting blackmail over his condition. Arraignment postponed pending recovery. Also notes Interstate Commerce case on Suez Pacific rates and a Maltese incident, plus unrelated anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benedict Gimbel
Philadelphia
Hoboken
St. Mary's Hospital
Gimbel
Mrs. Gimbel
Uearly
Hall's Catarrh Cure and testimonials memo
One hundred dollar reward offer for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and others attest the firm's honor and ability to fulfill obligations. Cure is taken internally, claims to affect blood and mucous membranes. Also promote Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Newspaper fragment includes admission about waiving fees in a case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Viet Specific CO
Atlanta
CURED RHEUMATISM CLAIMS Pain Balm Efficacy
Mr Wr Henry of Chattanooga Tennessee reports severe rheumatism in the left arm. After applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm and wrapping the arm in flannel at night, pain faded and strength returned. In three weeks the rheumatism disappeared and has not returned. Sale by Shuford Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr. Henry
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chamberlain
Shuford, Tg. Co
Girl Mountain Guide Emerges From Pennsylvania Roots
Miss Ella Marion Young, a Philadelphia native and descendant of Ethan Allen, announces plans to guide through the Adirondacks and Northern New York wilds for the coming season. She lives in a rustic Lake of the Woods cottage with Dr. John A. Miller, and her late father Dr. William H. Young, a former University of Pennsylvania professor, left her a substantial estate.
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Mber
Pennsylvania
Lake of the Woods
N. Y
New York
Ella Marion Young
Famerly
Philadelphia
Ethan Allen
Adirondacks
St. Lawerace
Miss Young
John A. Miller
Atlanta
Greensand
Fulde
William H. Young
University of Pennsylvania
Shelton Granted Two Week Respite From Execution
Columbia April 19 Governor Ansel initially refused a respite for John Shelton sentenced to be hanged at Spartanburg but later granted a two week stay. After a phone chat with Spartanburg attorney C P Sims and a discussion with Chief Justice Pope the governor extended the reprieve until Friday May 3. The case for clemency appears to hinge on actions within the next two weeks.
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Soth
Columbia
S. C
Ansel
John Shelton
Spartanburg
C. P. Sims
Marine Band Request For Raleigh Celebration
Senator Simmons and Governor Glenn of North Carolina asked the President to order the Marine Band to Raleigh for the Mecklenburg celebration and Bagley monument unveiling. The President referred the request to the Secretary of the Navy, hoping he can grant it.
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Washington
Simmons
Glenn
North Carolina
Marine Band
Raleigh
Mecklenburg
Bagley Monument
Secretary of the Navy
Peace Talks Reported For Nicaragua and El Salvador
Washington reports a tentative peace accord between Nicaragua and El Salvador aimed at ending the Central American conflict. Orders were issued for Nicaraguan troops to withdraw from Honduras as part of the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nicaragua
Salvador
D A R Elects New President General in Washington
Washington April 19 Mrs Donald McLean was elected president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The remainder of the administration ticket was also chosen and announced.
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Daughters of American Revolution
Washington
Donald McLean
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sue
Newspaper Men Must Keep Off The Grass
Washington April 20 Secretary Loch said news paper men may not gather on the White House grounds after nightfall or approach the door seeking information. Also reports of a riot at Joseah Margolin & Son where striking cloak makers attacked a senior member of the firm, dispersal by police, and a Carnegie foundation retirement allowance for educator F. H. Smith of the University of Virginia.
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Washington
Loch
White House
New York
Joseah Margolin & Son
Postes
Negro Criminal Gets Ten Years in Wadeboro
In Wadeboro April 3 the Xiason tan has moved its office now on the corner of Wade and Morgan streets. Blue the blockader of Richmond county was fined 2500 by Judge Council last week. A six month sentence on the roads would have been better for ultimate good. Cotton is high at 135 and many Richmond veterans plan to attend the Anson County reunion in Richmond Virginia late May or early June. Anson camp may charter a car to help those unable to pay. An appeal for contributions to defray travel costs is expected. Local news notes include J J Hendley of Charlotte visiting friends near Wadeboro and a mob incident in Saxon Village where Fred Ford, accused of assault and battery, narrowly escaped lynching after an attempted fortune telling. President Law of Saxon Mill assisted to quell the mob and saved Ford from violence.
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Wadesboro
Apri
Xiason Tan
Wade and
Morgan Streets
Richmond
Anson
Anson Camp
J. J. Hendley
Charlotte
Spartanburg
N. C
Fred Ford
Shelby
A. H. Kirby
Miss Splawm
Saxon Mai
Ford
Saxon
J. A. Law
Saxon Mill
Mia
Yenderald
Law
Knocking Machine Inventor Prompts Patent Interest
Mr. Tramel in charge of spinning at Excelsior Knitting Mills has devised a "knock of motion" device to stop any running machinery instantly. He has received several patent offers but has not chosen a course. Earlier, he gained notoriety by disarming two gunmen who held him up, earning national attention for his alertness and nerve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trame
Jon
Tank
Ils
Fire Displaces Up To Ten Thousand Natives in Manila
April reports from Tiolio describe a major fire near Manila that destroyed hundreds of homes and left between eight and ten thousand natives homeless. Property losses are estimated at a hundred thousand dollars. Relief measures are in place. Earthquakes caused severe shocks but limited damage and no fatalities.
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Manila
Tiolio
Iite
Earth tremor shakes Charleston highlights local news
A slight earth tremor was felt in Charleston, D C, with no damage reported. An elderly woman in Dublin, Go credits Eles tine Bitters for improved appetite, strength, and sleep. The note touts benefits for weakness, debility, and stomach issues, and Miss Rose Hutchison returns from Lexington visits.
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Charleston
D. C
Indian Longboat Wins Boston Marathon Race
Boston reports Tom Longboat, an Indian runner, won the 25 mile marathon from Ashland to Boston. Official entry list shows 126 long distance runners. The race started at noon with runners in a mass start. Time recorded as 2:24:45, securing victory amid foggy details.
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Boston
Mass
Ashland
Tom Longboat
Caught In Machinery and Crushed to Death in Mill
Statesville, N C April 20 A mill accident at the city roller mill left H C Miller dead shortly before 10 o clock after his belt adjustment trapped him in the machinery He died at the Long sanitarium He was a progressive young man married just last summer and his death saddens many His brother co owned and operated the mill.
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Statesville
N.C
H. C. Miller
Perate
Biller
Water Deep In Streets Of Mobile
Torrential rain drenched Mobile on April 22 flooding streets a foot to two feet deep. Trains were relayed and traffic interrupted as water surrounded the new Union Station, hindering access to booths. Children could not reach nearby booths.
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Mobile
Ala
Union Station
Earthquakes Felt in Manila and Luzon Regions
Earth shocks were felt today in Manila with reports of severe quakes in southern Luzon. No loss of life reported. In London, Sheffield defeated Everton before 100,000 spectators to win the trophy.
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Manila
Luzon
Shiefield
Everton
London
Sheffield
Verdict Against Southern Railway Loses Injuries
Greensboro April 19 jury verdicts in Burton against the Southern Railway award $6,000 for permanent injury. This follows a prior $8,000 verdict, marking two of the largest awards in the locale. A Chicago court ruled that paying life insurance on a condemned murderer is against public policy.
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Greensboro
Burton
Southern Railway
Chicago
Merchants and Miners wage demand threatens strike
In Baltimore on April 22 General Manager Stebbins of the Merchants and Miners Transportation Company stated that wage increase demands had been prepared by 11 second and third officers. The company is reviewing the proposal which seeks an average rise of about 20 dollars, with a strike threat to begin May 1 if not conceded.
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Baltimore
Stebbins
Merchants ‘and Miners’ Transportation Company
Stonia News Highlights Confederate Veterans Memorial
Gastonia April 8 The bazaar and barbecue event draws locals with a tempting menu and hours of served meals. A monument to Confederate veterans is planned, with Altacion cotton mill and local figures like J R Withers referenced amid civic activities and upcoming church and political notes.
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Gastonia
N.C
Hetarte
Altacion
J. R. Withers
Cour
President Entertained Trinity Ball Team
Washington April 22 The president gave a special reception to members of the baseball team of Trinity College Durham NC. A long advertisement follows extolling KODOL for stomach relief and Chamberlain's Pain Balm with testimonials, pushing medical relief products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Washington, D.C
Trinity College
Durham, N.C
No connection in Idaho land fraud probe claimed
Denver April 19 Judge Burch special assistant attorney general told Associated Press there is no connection between the Idaho land fraud investigation and the prosecution of Western Federation of Miners officials for complicity in Governor Steunenberg's assassination. He dismissed sensational Idaho reports as largely discounted.
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Denver
Cal
Burch
United States Attorney General
Associated Press
Idaho
Western Federation of Miners
Steunenberg
Jue Bureh
Serious Accident In Concord Involving Sapp Wife
A buggy accident near Concord injures Mrs. Sapp seriously while her husband Mr. Sapp escapes unharmed. A colt belonging to Mr. Join Sapp backed off an embankment, the horse died, and the event occurred within a mile of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapp
Concord
Join Sapp
No. 6
Natives Reported Drowned in Pacific Typhoon
A message from Yap Island says a typhoon swept the Carolina Islands drowning about 250 Ulithi natives. A personal testimonial describes chronic kidney and liver trouble cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, with a Chattanooga man claiming six months of relief. Public ad for Shuford Drug Co.
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Berlin
Yap
Carolina Islands
Ulithi
Chamberlain
Arthur Strickland
Chattanooga
Tenn
Shuford Drug Co
Supreme Court actions and political notes from April
The Supreme Court denied petitions in a Missouri death in a life policy case and construed state law on insurer payments. In Washington the Court of Appeals weighed a bankruptcy issue. The Republican Central Committee endorsed Colonel Colt for U.S. Senate, with President to Oyster Bay June 12.
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Colt
Providence
R. 1
Central
Colonel Colt
United States
Oyster Bay
Washington, D.C
Washington,d.c
Supreme Court
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Interstate Commerce
Suez
Pacific Ocean Steamship Lines
Orient
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
William Boyd
Sithall
Kansas
Cadell
Earl Shamburg
Dr. King
C. M. Shuford
Martin & Co
H.C. Ki
Hickory
Devoe & CO
Philadelphia Ledger
Girl Mountain Guide
Shelton
Bours
Ortune Teller
Vention
W. B. Brunson
Dublin
C.M. Shuford
Miss Rose Hutchison
City
Lexington
Mrs. Ichard Springs
Fletcher
Shieffield
Schinapps
Schnapps
Rey
Stonia News
Mr. Shufard
Martin
Washington Herald
Chamberlain's
Thrace
Cole
New St
Dover
Del
Cas
Catai
SYSTI
Catan
S.S.S
Hickory Roofing and
Mecomb Brothers
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