Chile Earthquake Devastates Ports and Cities in South America
Reports from Valparaiso and Santiago detail widespread destruction after a powerful Chile earthquake. Thousands dead or missing, railways and telegraph systems ruined, and major cities like Valparaiso transformed into ruins. Officials race to restore communications and aid, while troops maintain order and assist survivors.
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Santiago
Valparaiso
Madam Mont
Admiral Mont
da Carlos
Edwards
Mercurio
Valpar‘Meo
Thorseback
Bay of Valparaiso
Interior
Noglals
Calera
Talea
Meliptia
Santa Turna
Lialllal
Terremote
Villa del Mar
la Sarena
Martineque
Fort de France
Mill People Picnic at Albemarle Mill Outing
Albemarle August 20 employees of the Wiscasset Mills Co and Manufacturing Co enjoyed a week outing near the mill grounds. Speakers and stunts entertained workers with lemonade melons and music while Mr W J Thomas of Salisbury spoke on Rabbit and Mule. Activities included pole climbing races potato and tug of war as the Corner Hand provided tunes. The event aims to become an annual gathering to reinforce unity between employers and workers. Also Mr and Mrs Jas D Bivins hosted relatives and Miss McElwee of Statesville for an evening gathering with lanterns and lighted porches. Miss Cora and Minnie Stansett of Yorkingham visiting their aunt. J N Anderson and Mrs Anderson planned a similar gathering for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albemarle
Wiscassett Mrs Co
Manufacturing Co
Grove
W. J. ‘Thomas Ost
Salisbury
Wiscansett
Drigger
Jas. D. Bivins de Agattully
Miss McElwee
Statesville
Cora
Minnie Stansett
Yockingham
Stra
J. N. Anderson
Ms. Anderson
In Overalls With Husband They Serve Twenty Days
Mrs Penne Anderson twenty three years old wore overalls and jamjar on a jailbreak like trip with her husband to avoid separation. They were arrested in Brooklyn after the husband tried to persuade her into a freight car by hiding tools in it. They received twenty days in jail for trespassing in railroad yards. Harriet Howard and Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertisement follows about eczema relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jal St. Louis
Penne Anderson
Newacea Ais
Brooklyn
Anderson
Dt Tools
Adl
Harriet Howard
York
Bucklen
C. M. Shuford
Mensies Drug Store
Outlaw Pat Lacey Captured Near Dewitt Arkansas
In a barn near Dewitt Arkansas outlaw Pat Lacey was surprised by fugitives and captured while his rifle rested in his lap. Sheriff Parker of Arkansas County and deputies nabbed him. Rewards totaling 12000 dollars were offered for his capture dead or alive.
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Little Rock
Ark
Pat Lacey
Dewitt
Parker
Arkansas County
President Roosevelt letter urges no change in House leadership
Roosevelt presses Congress to enact laws prohibiting political contributions by corporations and to pursue reforms while resisting changes to House leadership. He warns that altering leadership now could cause confusion amid ongoing social improvements and could provoke harmful speculation between radical and reactionary forces. The letter, written to Congressman Watson of Indiana, also discusses tariff reductions for Philippine imports and limits on railway car numbers.
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Congress
New York
Roosevelt
Watson
Indiana
Con- Fess
Filippines
Yellow Fever Situation In New Iberia Prompt Action
New Iberia reports a negro with yellow fever as feared, prompting State Board of Health head Irion and staff to push fumigation and screening. Isolated case near town edge sparks caution. no New Orleans exodus or quarantines yet. Travel restrictions loom to prevent spread, doctors suspect importation from along the Mexican coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
New Orleans
New Iberia
Irion
State Board of Health
Nowseria
Mexican
Electric Bitters Aids Malaria Cure Claims
A testimonial from Henrietta Texas reports a brother saved from malarial fever after using Electric Bitters sold at C M Shuford and E B Menzies drug store. The ad touts Bitters as superior to quinine with no quinine side effects and guarantees a cure at 50 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Tex
C. M. Shuford
Menzies Drug Store
Officials Murdered In Russia Amid Turmoil
Petersburg reports last week's killings of 58 officials with 43 wounded and widespread looting. The St. Petersburg Gazette notes 2,800 banished locally and 30 sent to the interior. Separate items mention stomach pills and constipation remedies offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Petersburg
St. Petersburg
Republican call for Greensboro meeting of state committees
Greensboro August 20 State Chairman SB Adams called a joint meeting of Central State and Campaign committees to be held in Greensboro September 1. He said 21 prominent Republicans from across the state will attend and after the conference campaigns will be prosecuted with intelligent vigor. The note lists complete committee personnel including Adams Hull Bailey Duncan Rollins Angier Hendricks Butler Marts Harris Pearson Hicks Toms Meekins Dockery Robinson King Bailey Blackburn Whitner Smathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
SB. Adams
Greeng Boro
Adams
S. B. Adams
Fred Hull
C. G. Bailey
E. C. Duncan
Thomas S. Rollins
Asheville
D. M. Furbhes
Statesville
John C. Angier
Durham
G.C. Hendricks
Asheboro
George Butler
Clinton
Wheeler Marts
Willamston
C.J. Harris
Dilsboro
Advance
E. Spencer
Blackburn
Wilkesboro
ACA. Whitner
Hickory
George H. Smathers
Waynesville
Shooting affair and hearing in Greensboro clash
An injured man named Add Lawson arrived in Greensboro with birdshot in his head after claims a white boy named Joe WilTame fired at him during a rural walk. Negro Charles Hairston faced a preliminary hearing for last week's double tracking camp murder as witnesses failed to testify. The crowd gathered, but none could credibly implicate Hairston, and witnesses were jailed for lack of bond. Mrs Brannock of Burlington was bitten by a flag while en route to Richmond for Pasteur Institute care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Add Lawson
Joe Wil- Tame
Charles Heirston
Win Carson
Justice of the Peace
D. H. Collins
Charles
Hairston
Brannock
Hurlington
Richmond
Pasteur Institute
Marriage a legal proof in love dispute case
Wilkesbarre August 20 Andrew Wilisky testified he paid $69 for passage of a supposed Austrian woman to marry Stephen Midgderick and that if Stephen married her the cost would be reimbursed. After years of dispute a court awarded Andrew judgment in full, Stephen claiming the marriage was not true love.
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Wilkesbarre
Andrew
Wilisky
Stephen Simmederick
Stephen
Indiana
Snake Escapes Tent at New Jersey Show
A tropical snake at a tent show on Cleef's field in New Jersey escaped into a side tent during Thursday night. Two men slept inside. the snake crawled toward their warmth and disappeared below. The men woke shouting and fled, later retrieving the snake and returning it to its rightful keeper.
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Srunswiex
N. J
Aus
Vi Cleef
le Parte
Suse Charmer
Greenwood Tragedy Ends In Mob Violence In South Carolina
A white mob in Greenwood South Carolina strangled and shot Bob Davis a Black man accused of harming a white girl Mamie Stewart. Gov Heyward pleaded for restraint but the crowd killed Davis and reportedly fired at his body. The girl’s mother joined the violence, and the governor urged lawful process amid the unrest.
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Bob Davis
Jennie Brooks
Greenwood
S.C
Greenvine
8. C
Heyward
South Carolina
Fenale Brooks
Davis
Ninety Six
Miss Brooks
Nesro
Lek
Mamie Stewart
Crown
Columbia
Srown
Fragmentary plea from a lone speaker in a stray text
The readable lines present a monologue where a speaker asserts solitude and resists affiliation with others. The narrator references speech patterns and expresses a sense of isolation while hinting at a broader dialogue about state affiliation and personal stance.
Armored Cruiser North Carolina to be launched at Newport News
Washington reports the armored cruiser North Carolina will be launched at Newport News on October 6. The sponsor has not yet been chosen, but the governor of North Carolina is expected to name the lady who will christen the ship.
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Washington
North Carolina
Newport News
North Caroline
Funeral of Mrs. Craigie at Jesuit Church Attended by Notables
The funeral services for Mrs. Craigie John Oliver Hobbes at the Jesuit church drew a large crowd including Ambassador and Mrs. Reid, many Americans, and several English authors and writers. The event occurred on August 17.
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Ondon
Sor Vies
Craigie
John Oliver Hobbes
Jesuite Church
Reid
Claud Hill Captured on Murder Charge
Raleigh reports a requisition issued to Alabama Governor Glenn for Claud Hill wanted in Waynesville for the Feb 6 1905 murder of Ralph Wells. Hill is jailed in Birmingham awaiting NC authorities orders.
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Raleigh
Alabama
Glenn
Claud Hill
Waynesville
Ralph Wells
Birmingham
Ala
North Carolina
Grand Army Encampment Chooses Saratoga for Next Meet
The Grand Army encampment debates abolishing the canteen and a monument to Henry Wirz with no immediate action. The resolutions committee won’t issue statements on those issues. The next encampment location is set as Saratoga after invitations from Saratoga and Cincinnati. A Ladies' Grand Army project to purchase the McLean House at Appomattox for a Pence memorial is endorsed.
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Grand Army
Henry Wirz
Saratoga
Cincinatti
Ladies
Lemberg Second in Tax Apportionment to Counties
Raleigh August 17 The Corporation Commission assigns railroad and other corporation tax assessments to counties for collection. The statewide total is 70 million dollars. Robeson leads with 8 28 674 dollars Mecklenberg is second with 2 262 995 Forsyth receives 5 449 489. Fourteen counties exceed 1 250 000 dollars.
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Raleigh
Corporation Commission
Robeson
Mecklenhurg
Forsyth
Snakes Bite Bran. Ill but Likely Recover
Bran Bitten by an adder while weeding in Shore Yadkin county yesterday. he grew violently ill but is reported improving and likely to recover. Separately, Charles G. Dave has been appointed receiver for the Milwaukee Co-Operative Store, majority stock held by Milwaukee Avenue Bank president Stensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winstonsaem
H. T. Bran
Shore
Yadkin County
Bran
Uas. U. Waves
Chicago
Charles G. Daves
Milwaukee Co-Operative
Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue Bank
Electric Light Office and Lamp Care Notice
The office of the company is at Martin's Drug Store. Lamps must be kept clean and rubbed with sofiary paper. Return old lamps to the office when replacements are needed. Repairs may be made in due time. New wiring for stores and residences will cost at the center of material and labor. Sick headache is caused by a disordered stomach and quickly cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tables. For sale by Shuford Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vade Martin's Drug Store
Chamberlain
Shuford Drug Co
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Manny
Chile
Castoria
Per~ Grezey, Sons
Justeas
Conuing Castoria
MILL
Husband
Shutord Droug ‘Co
Tomach
Chas. Baldwin
Edwardsville
Shuford
Pra
Menzies
Fleicher's Castor
Frey
Wren
Ss. Frey
Battimore, md
Mrs. Craigie
Ambasador
Lenburg
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Gough
King
Quarts Hed
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