New York to Chicago Rail Line Draws Foreign Backers
Consolidation papers in Harrisburg promise a New York Pittsburgh Chicago route using electric motive power from start. The proposed low grade double track could cost about 150 million dollars, shorten NY to Chicago travel by 108 miles, and take about three years to complete. The project, backed by prominent foreign bankers linked to Joseph Ramsey Sr, aims to start work next spring.
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Joseph Ramsay
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Joseph Ramsey
Wabash Railroad
New York
Chicago
New York, Pittsburg
Barn Fire Near Lilesville Destroys Farm Stock
Barn at F. P. Liles farm burned with fodder and pea vines, total loss about 400 dollars, 100 dollars insured. Sheriff B A Horse arrested Tom Curtis in Chesterfield for Union county larceny. Spreckels' San Francisco home to be rebuilt at 800000 by Held Bros after fire. Seven injured in Sedalia train collision at Fort Scott Junction.
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Wadesboro
B.A. Horse
Union County
Chesterfield
Tom Curtis
Union
Lilesville
F. P. Liles
New York
San Francisco
Claus Speaken
Held Bros
Spreckles
Sedalia
Missouri
Missori
Kansas
Texas
Fort Scott Junction
London Jewelry Robbery Totals 25 000 Stolen
A daylight theft targets a London street jewelry shop with valuables valued at 25 000. The incident involves merchants connected to Paris and Vienna and occurred during business hours at the Baris court exchange, with expected loss of items valued at 696 000. The report notes daylight timing and the high value of the haul.
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London
Caze Delonseng
Viennes
Baris Court
North Carolina Yearly Meeting Ends With Gratitude and Guilford College Hope
The Friends gather for the 1906 Yearly Meeting in North Carolina with reports on spiritual gifts and ministerial hours. Dr Geo A Barton and Rev Allen Jay are noted for their work and leadership. The meeting approves minutes, reprints, and a Guilford College focus next year, under divine guidance.
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Lula Galego
North Carolina Yearly Meeting
Joe Friends
Splendia
Ev Department
Mary M. Hobbs
American Friends
the Friends” Mesmase
Guilford College
Geo. A Barton
North’ Carolina
New Hingland
Barton
Allen Jay
Naomi Jay
Indiana
Nu Nort Carolina
King Edward I Leaves London for Continent Meeting Emperor
Dispatches report King Edward I departing London for the Continent with heavy interest in the anticipated meeting with Emperor William at Priefriscot on August 15. A city suburb in Nishal Novgorod, Gordievka, is burning with a number of lives feared lost and one body found.
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London
Edward I
William
Priefriscot
Nishal Novgorod
Gordievka
State News from Raleigh Local Lists Appointments and Notices
Aug 14 Raleigh reports Commission of Agriculture Paterson announces D G Conn named bulletin clerk after T J Cherry death in Edgecomb County. L F Jon C Nall arrives to assist Dept of Plant Diseases at the State Farm in connection with A M College. Dr Lewin, NC State Board of Health secretary, issues a bulletin on consumption causes and prevention. Judge Purnell wills hearing on sale of Cape Fear Power Co plant for Fayetteville factories to secure better price. Tabernacle Baptist Sunday School to hold annual excursion Raleigh to Wilmington via Fayetteville Weightelle Beach. North Carolina Grand Lodge Masons report.
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Raleigh
N.C
Agriculture
L. Paterson
D. G. Conn
T. J. Cherry
Edegcomb County
Conn
Jon C Nall
Botanical Laboratory
Varvara ‘University
Department of Plant Diseases
Imeat
A. & M. College
R. #. Lewin
North Carolina State Board of Health
Purnell
Federal Court
Eee
Cape
Tabernacle Baptist Sunday
Phoutpere
Atlantic
Fayettevile
Wilmington
Weightelle Beach
Fayetteville
Wimington
Supreme Court
Marsial
R'H
Texas Democrats Now in Convention
Dallas August 14 One of the largest political gatherings in Texas convened as the Democratic State Convention opened. Governor nomination undecided with T M Campbell leading primaries faction and B Calcott supporters aiming for second-ballot advantage. Nominees for other state offices to be ratified.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Govnor
T.M. Campbell
Friends of
Lifesaving effort at Newburyport Beach ends tragedy
At Newburyport Beach a man and a boy struggled to save a drowning girl. A local lifeguard and a United States lifesaving crew responded, but the undertow dragged another swimmer away. The missing man later did not survive. the girl’s body was recovered. Separately, charters were granted in Raleigh for the Bottlers Reshaping Machine Company of Charlotte and the Beasley Alston Drug Company of Lurg.
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Newburyport Beach
Denis Peele
Ander
Peden
Toams
Gianda
United States
Feetay
Miss Hickey
Bottlers Reshaping Machine Company
Raleigh
Bottlers
Paul Farr Lost in Rain Returns After Night in Field
An elderly Confederate veteran, Mr Paul Farr of Concords Six Township, wandered from home Sunday around 1 30 PM and was found drenched in a pine field about nine thirty PM. Neighbors feared for his safety as he grew tired and disoriented from long exposure in the rain. Local citizens and a search party scoured the area until he was located.
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Paul
Hal
R. N. Hackett
Hackett
Congress
Cabarrus
Paul Farr
Tofip
Henry Safrits
Purr
Concord
N. Union Street
Grand Jd
Agai
More Linker
Number Township
Linker
Roosevelt Attacked by Rabid Dog During Guarded Ride
A large mongrel rushed the carriage carrying President Roosevelt. Secret Service agent James S. and guard Sloane fired after the dog lunged toward his throat. The animal had acted strangely in the village, then attacked the president’s coat before being stopped by multiple shots.
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Secret Service
James Sa Cane
Sian
Veneto
Ea Welt
Mr. Roosevelt
Sloane
Tre
Man Fined For Hissing At The Stars And Stripes
Bayonne New Jersey Aug 14 James pier an ac lishman was fined 25 dollars for biasing the American flag hissing at the Stars and Stripes as they were waved at a theatre performance ending, nearly causing a riot. The incident drew a crowded audience and local authorities acted to restore order.
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James Piere
Hissine
Stars and Stripes
Audi
Minneapolia
Aire
Tite
Bayonne
N. 3
James Pier
Tas
Piere
Japan to rely on U S cotton for years becomes fact
Yoshueht TM Bakuri arrived from Japan and forecasts that in ten years Japan will obtain more than three fourths of its cotton from the United States. He notes last year Japan used over a million bales, with American cotton producing finer quality and faster work. He says Japanese weavers are switching to American cotton and U S exports to Japan will rise substantially.
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San Francisco
Yoshueht
Bakuri
Japan
United States
United
Negro rioters capture Cob of Tunnel employee
Nonsense OCR text records a violent incident in Middletown New York with references to a tunnel employee, a gunman named Templeton, and officers under siege. The legible details describe a standoff, firearm use, and surrounding area disruption but are incomplete and unclear.
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Cob
Middletown
N. Y
Sugat van Daniel
Templeton
Shen Fee
Tna
Wes Pat Site
Freedom of Conscience Movement Spreads in Mohilev
Aug. 14 reports indicate that since a decree granting freedom of conscience was issued, around 220 300 members of the Orthodox Church in Mohilev’s bishopric have largely embraced Catholicism. The piece notes the shift in religious alignment amid the new tolerance policy.
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Isms
Mohilev
Orthodox Church
Rete
Local YMCA, encampment, and city politics update
Wilmington August 14. Chas Dashin general secretary of the local YMCA left Saturday to attend the First Regiment of North Carolina. He will meet the state secretary in charge of a overseas camp at Morehead City. Discussions also touch the race for office with candidates Stokes, Goode, and others seeking support.
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Wimington
Aue
Chas Dashin
Gan
Morehead
Sre
Suekaoa
Newarde
Acoattant
Jacksonville
Fla
Carian
Peaead
Goa
Biaeey
Pawan
Noha
Legis
Moe
Cabinet Officers All Away in Washington Absence Noted
Washington officials report the entire presidential cabinet absent yesterday with many traveling from Canada to Germany. Assistant officials handle government affairs as Secretary Shaw and others are shown in distant locations. The situation includes cabinet members in Chicago New York Oakland and Baltimore as Republican committee work continues.
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Washington Avguine
Auimee
Presidensaa
Wuanteeton
Cana
Ghigany
Seomtard
South Amercan
Shaw
Murray Bay
Washington
Aasistany
Oye
Beereary Bonaparte
Carlee
New York
Eeery Wilson
Chicago
Seber of
Cockers and Labor
Oakland
Cal F
Farmer in Sherman Shoots Wife Then Self
J W C der a Sherman area farmer, half a mile from Tom Bean, beat his wife and then shot himself with a shotgun as three children witnessed. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon with no motive found. The oldest boy and a younger sibling alerted a married sister. The family statement appears in the Aug 14 report from Sherman.
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Sherman
Texas
J. W. C. der
Tom Bean
Wilder
Valken
Grand Aerie Fraternal Order convention opens in Milwaukee
About 500 delegates attend the 11th annual Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles convention in Milwaukee Wisconsin from August 14 opening sessions run through the week with events, a contest for the next place and an executive car prize mentioned among activities.
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Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles
Mwaukee
Wis
Grand ‘Aerie Fraternal Order of Fazies
Cy Eerie Emer ‘Ote
Cea
Omaha
Aged Hearts for Dollars in Mrs Hamilton Case
New York report details a widow identified as Mrs Hamilton at 12 West Eighty-second Street involved in a broad scheme. Investigators say two men confessed paying thousands of dollars in ventures to con wealthy men. The United States attorney in charge disclosed related fees funneled through New York partners.
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Hamilton
New York
United States
Attor Z
Thre
Tor
Lars
Looting at Stenland’s Home Sparks Bank Fallout
Chicago report notes a $9,000 collateral note found at Stenland’s house during a search for collateral. The discovery fuels speculation on how far looting extended, with concerns about real estate and securities stolen or rendered worthless and the impact on depositor payouts.
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Chicago
Pressent Stenland
Stenaland
Securi
Jes Fm
Local Notables in Salisbury Salute Departed Industrial Leader
The community grieves Capt. Kert. B. Hambley of Salisbury a key industrial figure who attracted large capital to North Carolina and oversaw the Whitney works project His funeral is set for tomorrow at Chestnut Hill cemetery and residents recall his drive to modernize Piedmont industry This obituary notes his public service and the impact of his death on the city.
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Satiud
Staan
Carie
Rowan
Mitchell
Washington
National Cemetery
J. W. R. Conners
Livingstone College
Colored Institution of Learning
Colored Public Schools
Winchester
Capt
Kert. B.C. ‘Hambley
Salisbury
North Carolina
Whitney
Yadkin River
Vanderbilt
Chestnut Hill
Hambley
Capt. Hambley
Piedmont North Carolina
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