Deadly Valparaiso quake relief and riot reports
Ten thousand workers search Valparaiso ruins for bodies after the earthquake and fire. Food controls by city and government curb price increases amid food depot distributions. A child was found alive in a barrel as relief efforts continue. Arlington News reports a church meeting closes after sermons and a farmers picnic with a baseball game, Arlington defeating Goose Creek 13 to 11.
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Valparaiso
Sven Erchis
Valerie Conan
Arlington News
Julington
Arlington
Helms
Ivey
Hagler
Housh
Minnie Rodgers
Charlotte
J. N. Rolers
Claud Fisher
Minn Fisher
Moore County
Beulah Paxton
Matthews
C. C.ly Moore
McWhirter
Moore
Goose Creek
Ames
Poor Crop Condition and Market Outlook Highlighted
New York reports reveal a deteriorating cotton crop condition across major southern counties, with an average rating of 678 from 712 last month and 82 below two years ago. The author cautions against exaggerated yield expectations and notes marketing of two crops totaling about 29 million bales this season versus 14 million two years ago.
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New York
Totten
South
N.C
Texas
Ark ‘Tenn
Ind
Okla
Notice Rescinds Density Rules For Cotton Exports
New Orleans August 25 exporters and exchange members posted a notice to ship agents canceling density rules for compressing cotton. Directors of the cotton exchange rescinded prior standards established jointly with the exchange. Future claims for faulty compression are limited to missing bands. bales with missing bands will be set aside and reported to exporters for immediate rectification. Exporters claim average density at this port matches other ports.
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New Orleans
Cott
Cotton Exchange
Me ‘Exchange
Bomb attack in Kattowitz wounds police officers
A dispatch from Kattowitz reports a bombing that killed Police Captain Jake and two officers, critically injuring another policeman. The incident marks a deadly attack on police forces in the city on August 26.
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Berlin
Kattowitz
Jake
Fragmented quote from September issue on living costs and affection
The passage blends comments on New York living costs with a remark about appearances and sincerity. A woman’s stocking and an intimate gaze frame a dialogue about enduring affection and longing, attributed to September Young's Magazine.
Elgin Comrade Saved by Cholera Remedy at Washington
Comrade from Elgin, TIL, taken ill with cholera morbus while returning from the Grand Army Encampment in Washington City. Mr Houghland of Eldon Iowa credits Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a long career in immigration work and many south and west parties. Sold by Shaford.
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Grand’ Army
Washington City
Elgin
Til
Houghland
Eldon
Iowa
Chamberlain
Taave
Shaford
Iredell Telephone Company ring to begin next week
Statesville August 26 construction of the Iredell Telephone Company's ring will start next week under foreman J H Weston. The force is set, and paving of the work proceeds. Many residents relocate and travel plans shift as the project advances.
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Statesvile
Iredell Telephone Company
J. Hl. Weston
Irs
Webb
Salbury
Salisbury
Webs
Allway
Salebury
Mies Lawrence Bitsinger
Pittsburg
Tey
Steele Street
Bitsinger
Siaina Glags Co
le R. Connelly
Rocky
W. Wagner
Lexing
Lang
Chickamauga
Catena
Mayne Pope
Davidson
Asheville
Statesville
Jaale Gibbs
Ala. Potts
Snarlote
Mecklenburg County
M.H. Cowenstein
Daugters
Nena
Josephine
Henry
Brooklyn
N.Y
Catawba
Edward Wooten
Anna
Afra
L Cowan
Winston
Hilderbran
Relat
J. R. Hall
Jovington
Tenn
Pryor Sharpe
Montgomery
Ila
States, Ville
A. C. Sharpe
Concord Township
Willie
Sadie Poston
Wadesboro
Lilesville
Wilmington
G. Blaylock
Greensboro
Coot Spring
Matthews News notes and local visits this week
Matthews area reports revival services at the Methodist church with Rev G G Harley aiding Rev J Hoyle. Local visits include Miss Mabel Reid with Miss sora Newells, Miss Edith Wager in Monroe, and Mrs Jas Robertson from Raleigh visiting relatives. Also notes on residents traveling and a new cotton gin nearing completion. In St Louis Otto Radeck died by suicide after carbolic acid ingestion, leaving his wife and two children frightened by the event. He was from Hamburg and worked as a tailor. no motive known.
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Harley
Matthews
G. G. Harley
Charlotte
J. Hoyle
Methodist Church
Mabel Reid
Lee Faulkner
Lancaster
Fannie Carpenter
Anson County
Miriam Cline
Esterday
Wilmington
Henry Warlick
Gastonia
Matthews Manufacturing Co
St. Louis
Otto Radeck
Radeck
Hamburg
Germany
Funeral for Mr Roueche held in Salisbury
The funeral for Mr Roueche who died Saturday morning was held from the Shareh of the Sacred Heart with Father Leo officiating. Roueche, a well known Confederate veteran, left a large family and wealth tied to local businesses, including piano warerooms and the West Fifth Street store. The community extends sympathy as plans for evangelistic meetings unfold and political figures prepare campaigns in the city.
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Wilmoth
M. Stelf
Joseph X. Roweche
West Fifth
Ney Roueche
Roueche
First Baptist
P.T Callaway
Ameries Gey
Americus
Salsory
Callaway
Gitte
Naples
Fiuttr
North Carolina
General Assembly
Daniel J. Miler
J. Re Cruse
Spencer
WL. Crawford
New York Late Insurance
EB. C. Hambley
Louie . Hambley
Hambley
Half His Life in Prison and Other Headlines
New York August 27 Patrick Hennessey 32 years old was sentenced to four years to serve in Sing Sing for assaulting a policeman by striking him with a blackjack. Ostrander’s vast profits are cited as an example of dormant nerve assets. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea marketed as a cure for headaches weak appetite and fatigue.
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New York
Pypil
Patrick Hennessey
Cleveland
West 29Th
Four C
Hennessy
Mint Street
Sing Sing
Wey
Rosalsky
Seesio Faw
Willam Ostrander
Hollister
EB. Menzien
Revenue and Wolves Haunt Texas Ranchers and Political Moves
A scattering of items reports wolves and coyotes terrorizing Texas ranches near Ozona with heavy losses as 3000 armed men and hundreds of wolf dogs prepare a regional hunt. James Manning gains support for Speaker of the next House amid broader political chatter in Durham Sun. Canadian labor groups push for a separate national Congress to curb American Federation influence. A health notice touts Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and consumption while a Gainesville postmaster appointment and campaign fund updates conclude the digest.
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Ozona
Tex
Robert Massie
Bing Montgomery
Sevral
Niles
Manning
Friends of
James
House of Representatives
James Manning
Durham Sun
Dominion
America
St John
N. B
American Federation of Labor
T He National Trades ' Congress
Canada
American’ Federation of Labor
Briar Creek Brick Company to Equip Cement Block Plant
Briar Creek Brick Company plans to fully equip its plant east of the city on Providence Road to manufacture cement blocks for expanding local demand. The Briar Creek operation, about two months old, has already fulfilled large orders and will soon install machinery to produce blocks, aiming to become among the region’s best equipped plants. Directors listed include J. B. McLaughlin, J. H. Rode, W. J. Fol, J. Carr and W. S. Pharr.
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Briar Creek Brick Company
Joe West
8. C
Messra
J. B. McLaughlin
J. H. Rode
W. J. Fol
J. Carr
W. 8. Pharr
Salisbury Court Opens Amid Murder Case Uncertainty
Salisbury August term of Rowan superior court convened with Judge Ferguson presiding. Unclear when the murder case against three remaining Black defendants will be called while the lynching suspects also loom. Hammer arrived to represent the State as the city public schools anticipate a record enrollment next week. News of Barum and Bailey's circus coming to Charlotte excites locals.
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Choors
Salisbury
Rowan Superior Court
Ferguson
Selicitor Hammer
Lyerly
Hether
Solter
Hammer
Satur
Publc
Greatly In Demand Cure All Pills Promoted By Stores
Slogan proclaims a medicine like Dr King s New Life Pills as a superior blood and system cleanser. Ad claims pills cure stomach and liver troubles. Mentions M Shuford and BB and Menzies rug store. Ends with a fragment about a woman and a removed word.
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Dr. King
M.shuford
Bb.” Menzies
Wedding Gifts From Friends Stir Conversation
Readable line hints at wedding gifts and sentiments, mentioning sterling silver and glass as refined options. Encourages writing for any needed item.
Rufham and Williams Form Limited Litigation Partnership
The undersigned attorneys have formed a partnership to practice law in litigated cases only. The Hushem office continues at Hickory and Mr Williams operates at Newton. Those wishing to engage the firm may consult either member at their convenience.
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Hushem
Hickory
Williams
Newton
Robbery Alleged in Bohemian September Tale
In a Bohemian September piece award 1 Underwood narrates a lurid tale of a thief who exploits gifts and friendship to barter affection. A young woman accepts sweetmeats toys and favors, then expands to taking his arm hat and stick and finally his name, signaling a moral about manipulation.
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Underwood
Eunahood
Colorado Summer Travel Flyer From Missouri Pacific
An early 20th century style travel flyer promotes a Colorado summer trip departing from St Louis at 9:00 a.m. on Missouri Pacific. It advertises affordable living, a bracing climate, and a quick one day rail journey. Includes dates June 24 to July 6 and July 9 to 14 for trips to Colorado and Salt Lake City via Ellis To Colorado and Salt Lake City.
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St. Louie
Missouri Pacific
Colorado
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House of Defence
B. F. Menson
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Canadian Trades Union
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C. M. Shuford
E. B. Menile Gruggist
Oyster Bay
Louis €. Tynich
Gainesville
Florida
Sherman
Republican Congressional Committee
Washington, Aw
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casToRnta
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Court
X“Ried
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Callass
Rufham & Williams
Thos. M. Hufham
Theorld
Damphiel
Dean
Teseay TE
Francisco
Ellis
Salt Lake City
E. Rehlander
Trav. Pass
Chattanooga, Tenn
Woolley
B. Woolley
Ati
Thacher
Thacher Medicine Co
Hatt-Nooge
Tent
Mexico
Hot Springs
Homeseeker's
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Dian Territory
Chattanooga
Tei
Carolina
Northwestern Ry. Co
Lincolnton Ne
Yorkville
Chester
tLe
Southern Ry
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Southern Railway
Foeeimton
le Newton
Lenoir
Blowing Rock
C&m
South Fork Institute of
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Niles and Yoursem
Youung
Mountain View Inn
Oakdale
Ded, Payseur
Malden, N.C
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