Tragic Canonsburg Fatality Involving Dempster Arrest
Canonsburg, July 30. Elmer Dempster a 19 year old Black man was jailed in Washington County after a fatal attack at the Pearce farm leaving Mrs Pearce and two children dead and a third child seriously injured. Dempster allegedly took a public safety item during the incident and confessed to attempting harm to the four year old daughter before the mother intervened. A survivor, Robert Pearce age 3, was seriously wounded but alive. Dempster’s arrest followed a dramatic pursuit with two attempted escapes.
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Elmer Dempster
Samuel Pearce
Canonsburg
Washington County
May Dempster
Pearce
Bureau
Dempster
Negro Langea
Washington
Indiana's oldest woman dies at age 112 in Laporte
Mrs Ferdi nand Reese, aged 112, dies in Laporte Indiana. Born in Poland she was perhaps the oldest woman in the United States. She attributed longevity to a simple diet of corn bread and black coffee and a straightforward lifestyle.
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Indiana
United States
Laporte
Ind
Ferdinand Reese
Poland
Kidney trouble and women as well as men
An advertisement-style piece claims kidney and bladder issues affect both genders, causing misery and weakness. It promotes SwampRoot by Dr. Kilmer and suggests a sample bottle by mail, highlighting testimonials and urging readers to mail in with the product name and address.
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Renton
Death of Mr Frank Thomas in Salisbury
Mr Frank Thomas of Dilworth died this morning at Stokes Sanitarium Salisbury after illness. He worked for Belk Bros for years and was esteemed by employer and colleagues. Survived by wife Missie Osborne, daughter, parents, brother Red Thomas of Lumberton, sister Mrs H B Billingsley of Mann. Funeral tomorrow at 9 at Mrs Osborne’s home. Rev Alexander Martin and Dr J Q Adams officiating. interment Elmwood.
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Amr
Frank ‘Thomas
Stokes
Salisbury
P. A. Osborne
Dilworth
Thomas
Belk Bros
Ais
Ister
Pgussie Osborne
Svile
Red Thomas
Lumberton
Ster
H.B. Billingsley
Man
Osborne
Alexander Martin
J. Q. T Adams
Elmwood
Usury Suit Dismissed in Durham Court. New Bank Opens
In Durham July 28 Judge C B Green presided over a usury case against him dismissed after the plaintiff withdrew via affidavit claiming no money was sought. A new bank, Peoples Bank, opens in East Durham to serve local industries. Y E Smith elected president and J B Mason as vice president. capital stock $50,000.
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Durham ‘County
New Bank
Durham
C. B. Green Rk
Durham County Superior
Byidge Green
Peoples Bank
East Durham
Y. E. Smith
J. B. Mason
Ladies Institute Formed At Wadesboro Farm
A large group of Anson County farmers and spouses gathered in Wadesboro on July 30 to form a ladies auxiliary to the Farmer's Institute. Prof Hume of Raleigh spoke on cattle breeds soil prep and cow peas as fertilizer. The gathering featured a hearty dinner. Edgar Allen of Alabama and ula Garrison of South Carolina married on Rocky River banks yesterday. Mrs W T Allen of Polkton died last Friday.
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Wadesboro
N. C
Farmer's Institute
Hume
Raleig
Anson
Edgar Allen
Alabama
Ula Garrison
South Carolina
Rocky River
W. 'T. Allen
Polkton
Blackwell Tobacco seeks NC restraint against American Tobacco
A newly chartered Blackwell Tobacco Company of Durham filed a suit seeking to prohibit the North Carolina manufacture of Blackwell Durham tobacco by the American Tobacco Company which owns the Durham unit moved to New Jersey. The action challenges charter status and cites disputed ownership, capital, and foreign operations, aiming to halt existing contracts and operations in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Blackwell Tobacco Company
American Tobacco Company
Blackwell Durham Tobacco Company
New Jersey
Blackwell Durham ‘Bacco
North Carolina
G. Blackwell
Blackwel
Mackwel
Blackwell Company
New Derney
Tobac [Co
Obs
Foreigners Seek Protection in Russia and Zion City Aid
Foreign manufacturers press their governments for protection after foreign workers at mills were attacked and a manager fled. a Belgian manager killed an assailant and a French worker fled. In Zion City Illinois a relief appeal urges aid for destitute followers of Dowie amid waning contributions and widespread hunger. In Richmond, the State Corporation Commission voids the Shureman Two Cent Railway Mile Act and the attorney general will appeal to the Supreme Court. The Hartier divorce case likely extends beyond next week as both sides prepare for further testimony.
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Yekaterinoslav
Russia
Belflan
Zion City
Hately
Richmond
State Corporation ‘Commission
Shurehman
Attorneny
Supreme Court of the United States
Receiver for Zion City Appointed with Bond Set
John C. Hately named receiver of Zion City with a $25,000 bond. Bankruptcy action against Dowie is set aside. Fire destroys Hill Trunk Company plant in Nashville, causing heavy losses. Summer bowel complaints in children noted. Chamberlain's remedy recommended. Shuford Drug Co. supplies.
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John C. Hately
Chicago
Zion 'S
Nashville, Tenn
Hill ‘Trunk Company
Shuford Drug Co
Wasting Strength Women Seek Relief With Cardus Wine
An advertisement for Wine of Cardus from The Chattanooga Medicine Co offers a remedy for female disorders including irregular or scanty menses and prolapse. It claims to purify blood, relieve headaches and cramps, and invites letters for free advice from the Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chattanooga Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Jood
Child Labor Bill Passes Senate in Georgia
The Georgia Senate passed the child labor bill without a dissenting vote, prohibiting employment of children under 12 in manufacturing, restricting under 14 work unless they can read and write, and barring those under 18 from work unless they have at least three months schooling in the prior year. Also mentions local notices from Statesville, Lincolnton games, and various remedies and health items in a rough pasted notice style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Senate
House
Terrell
Bate
Roosevelt Announces Civil Service Exams for Revenue Deputies
President Roosevelt plans appointing deputy collectors of internal revenue via civil service competitive exams. Examinations set for August 29 in Asheville Statesville Salisbury Charlotte and Winston for clerk and fire deputies storekeeper quarters and division deputy collectors. This marks the first time deputy collectors are named under civil service rules, with expansion possible across all internal revenue districts if successful.
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N.C. Towne
Washington
Roosevelt
Internal Revenue
Civil. Service Commission
Asheville
Statesville
Salisbury
Charlotte and
Winston
Interchangeable mileage books cover vast Southern lines
The passage lists many southern cities including New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Richmond Raleigh Charlotte Wilmington Atlanta Birmingham Memphis Chattanooga Nashville Montgomery Mobile New Orleans Columbia Savannah Jacksonville Tampa and all Florida points Direct Connection at Memphis St Pauls and New Orleans for all points to Texas California Arkansas Colorado and all Western points The mileage books total over 15000 miles of Southern lines
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Joseph Richardson
Theatre Arcade
New Orleans
J. 8. Carr
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Montgomery
Mobile
Raleigh
N.C
Durham
Greensboro
Salisbury
Charlotte
New York
Philadelphia
Balimore
Washington
Norfolk
Richmond
Wilmington
Birmingham
Memphis
Chattanooga
Nashville
Mongomery
Movile
Columbia
Savannah
Jacksonville
Tampa
Florda
Baltimore
St Pauls
Texas
California
Arkansas
Colorado
Bankruptcy filing by Hadley linked to Elkins partners
San Francisco July 21 George A Hadley formerly linked with Senator Elkins and other politicians filed for bankruptcy. He reports assets of 24540 and co-ownership of 26000 acres of coal lands in West Virginia bought about twenty years ago for 200000. He says he cannot realize on his one eighteenth share though the property’s value has risen tenfold.
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San Francisco
George A. Hadley
Senator Elkins
Richard B. Kerens
Virginia
Henry Gassaway Davis
Parker
West Virginia
Death of Dr Reynolds in Greenville Oklahoma
Greenville Oklahoma July 27 Dr M Reynolds a prominent druggist of this city died this morning after a brief illness. He was active in Buncomb Street Methodist church work and had lived in Greenville for 20 years where he made many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
8. C
Reynolds
Buncomb Street
Secretary Root Arrives in Rio de Janeiro Amid Cheers
Secretary Root reached Rio de Janeiro and was greeted by a representative of General Rio Branco Brazil's foreign minister and military authorities. He was warmly cheered by the gathered crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
Root
Rio Branco
Brazil
Luther Elvil
Rodest Claims and Trials Highlight Conviction
A judge committee heard Maxin Wesenus describe his weapon’s limited carrying power, surprising the trial's outcome. The piece then compares pharmaceutical makers' cautious claims for Chiberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which reportedly cures diarrhoea dysentery and stomach pains, with user testimonials and sales by Shuford Drug Co.
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Maxin
Shuford Drug Co
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Negro Brute
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District of Columbia
Justice Gould
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
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William T. Gaynor
Ben. D. Greene
Camden
New York Ship Building Company
Adams
Olympia
Frank Thomas
Stokes Sanitarium
Adies
Anson County
NEW Tobacco Company
Hartie
Pittsburg
Wade
All Pointe
Californa
Florida
Cuba
Reunion
Jeans
Reunly
Eas Ratan
Sat Genera Informatinng
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TF Gharkia
D. Pektahevile
SM Memowick
Geldsboro
Selma
Raleigh Durham
Geena
Winston Sal Salisbury Mickory
Vernon
P. A
S.S.S
W. B. Ramsay
JDR
Lafrangos
Lincolnton
Satuday
Blythe
Caspin
Huntersville
Footholm
Suly
Roose
Velt
Eaboard Air Line Railway
Portsmouth
Alanta
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Chas. II
Gattis
T. B A
Rateizh
B. Ryan
T. PA
Edward F. Cost
J. H. Shuford
Billotte
Hickory
Walter A
Menzies’ Drug Store
Hickory, N. C
DR. Reynolds
Dio
Rodest
Woollay
Rocky Mountain
Madison
Wis
Gates Brothers
Umstead
Hickory, D.C
C. J. Yount
Restaurat
Central Hotel
Campbell
Depot
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