One Hundred Per sons Lose Life in Steamer Collision
The Jackson era report details 100 persons drowned when the steamer Columbia collided with a lumber steamer off Shelter Cove. Eighty crew members clung to the lumber ship and were later rescued. The incident follows broader legal action in Asheville involving Southern Railway agents and a rate law violation, with court proceedings continuing and a $30,000 state fine cited.
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Asheville
N. C
Pritchard
Sherrif Hunter
Spear
Wood
Wilson
Southern ‘Railway
Rodman
U. S
Francisco
Cal
Pris
Columbia
San Pedro
Shelter Cove
Reynolds
Ta Clata
Pritchard Willot
Cohima
San Petro
Doran
Colum
Piro
Bevbie
Petro
Eiyoe
Keiser
Sosters
Daisy Mitchell
Roanoke
Cultubia
San ‘Pedro
Stoner
Sondra
Goa
Ombia
Wreck of the San Pedro Collides With Columbia
A fog bound night offshore Shelter Cove ends in disaster as the steamers San Pedro and Columbia collide near mid ocean. The San Pedro sinks the Columbia’s lifeboat, many perish, eighty saved, and a handful rescued by nearby vessels as the ships suffer severe damage.
Militia Barracks Attacked by Independents in Guayaquil
In Guayaquil on July 20 four military barracks were struck before dawn by armed revolutionaries calling themselves independents. The clash lasted about an hour. the independents were defeated with several killed or wounded. The president's residence was attacked but President Alfaro escaped unharmed. martial law was imposed on the city.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Alfaro
Revolu
Hharles
Quayaquil
Zeke Lewis 16 on trial for lynching in Louroe
Court opened at 9 with a crowded room as jurors were selected for Zeke Lewis 16 charged in the lynching of J. W. Johnson. Sheriff Bogan and daughter Alice testified about the mob scene and Lewis being named as leader amid cross examinations. The trial, likely to extend beyond today, resumes Monday with more witnesses.
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Louroe, N
Zeke Lewis
Anson County
Bogan
Alice Bogan
Dogan
Miss Bogan
Caren Lewis
Lewis
Fair Yard
Stack
Troon H. D. Kendall, Sr
Young
Kendall
Young Meeks
John Tones
John Jones
Zeke
National Pure Food Congress Session Highlights Broad Debate
Reports from Jamestown reflect a tense meeting with a highly critical minority drawing attention to reform efforts. The discussion centers on tempering rhetoric, with remarks linking figures like Bryan to the broader dairy and food reform agenda. A jail reference and a biblical allusion punctuate the noisy proceedings amid calls for stricter federal action.
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Senaboro
Sloan Ethane
Tacoma
Deale
Ocris
Bryan
Joshua
United States
Jontice
Untimely Death at Rutherfordton in North Carolina
Rutherfordton NC July 22 young Clarence Beam died at Rutherford Hospital after an appendicitis operation Friday. He was 23, son of Cicero Beam of Logan's Store township. Burial planned at his home today. Also, engineer L McRae of Millard Quigg Co. suffered serious injuries on a South & Western Railway construction train near Vel Mountain and was taken to Rutherford hospital.
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Rutherfordton
N.C
Young Clarence Beam
Rutherford Hospital
Young Beam
Ile
Cic Ero Beam
Logan
Store Township
L. McRae
Millard Quigg Co
South & Western Railway
Veln Mountain
McRae
Merrimac Cotton Mills Organizes Officers Elected
Greenville reports Merrimac Cotton Mills stockholders have organized and elected directors. Officers chosen include W. C. Hamrick as president and treasurer, E K Cash as superintendent and general manager. The McGee Woolen Mill in Greenville is running full time producing blankets and woolen goods.
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Greenville
S.C
Merrimac Cotton Mills
Gattey
W. C. Hamrick
E. K. Cash
McGee Woolen Mill
Ta. Chemical Co. Locates Branch at Salisbury
Salisbury news notes that the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company will locate a branch works in Salisbury, purchasing a site south of the city on the Southern Railway near the Grace Furniture factory. The plant will employ fifty men and cost $30,000. Mr. L. A. Carr of Durham visited to discuss the site.
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Salisbury
N. C
Virgnia Carolina Chemical Company
Southern Railway
Grace Furniture
L. A. Carr
Durham
Died at 107 in Schenectady New York
John Kelderhouse age 107 native of Livingston Manor New York died yesterday morning. He was the father of 13 children. The notice notes claims of ear cures and medical advertisements associated with Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Schenectady
N. Y
John Kelderhouse
Livingston Manor
Kotol Digestive Aid Ad Claims Quick Relief
When indigestion appears readers are advised to take Kotol a vegetable acid compound that contains the digestive “jakes” of a healthy stomach. Kotol promises prompt relief by helping digest food. Sold by C. M. Shuford and W. S. Martin.
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C. M. Shuford
Martin
Painters in Spencer Shops Strike for Higher Wages
Salisbury July 19 Twenty one painters in the Southern Railway shops at Spencer walked out this morning after demands for 28 cents an hour rather than 25 cents were refused. The strike halted work as crews sought better pay.
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Salisbury
N.C
Southern Railway
Spencer
Elone and Rosalie Manton Eloped to Start New Life
A runaway marriage occurred Monday involving J W Vanhoy of Stanley county and Miss Rosalie Manton of Albermarle. Rev E K Mcarty presided at the Methodist parsonage. The couple, opposed by families, will reside in Leington after a bridal tour. Confederate Reunion and carnival under way in Gatesville with addresses by Senators Culberson and Batley among speakers.
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Salisbury
Naes
J. W. Vanhoy
Stanley County
Rosalie Maton
Albermarle
E. K. Mc‘arty
Theatch
Leington
Gatesville
Texas
Charles A. Culberson
Joseph W. Batley
Southern Fined 30 Thousand for Ticket Sales
Raleigh court in Wake county fined T E Green and the Southern Railway twenty thousand dollars with execution to issue for selling tickets at illegal rates. Green paid a nominal five dollar fine and promised to stop illegal sales, citing an ailing mother. Busbee indicated Green sought more time due to business and age.
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Raleigh
N.C
Wake County
T. E. Green
Southern Railway
Long
F. H. Busbee
Green
The
Stanley Picnic Draws Thousands in N C Highlighting Local Sports
In Stanley North Carolina on July 20 a county picnic drew an estimated 5000. An early morning crowd filled the streets and an afternoon program featured a speech by Hon. B. F. Dixon of Raleigh. At 2 20 p m a home team defeated Gastonia 3 to 0 in baseball with strong pitching by Fullenweder.
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Stanley
N. C
B. F. Dixon
Raleish
Glenn
Autles
Gastonia
Fullenweder
Lovejoy Celebration and Greenfield Rally in Illinois
Springfield hosts a July 22 celebration marking the 17th anniversary of Owen P. Lovejoys famous Lincoln campaign speech. Governor Deneen and Speaker Cannon are among prominent Republicans expected to attend with ex-Governor Yates and ex-Senator Mason.
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Owen P. Lovejoy
Springfield
Illiois
Greenfield
Lincoln
Lovejoy
Robert G. 4Llingersoll
America
John M. Palmer
Ing
Mr. Wilson
Farm
Jer
Mecklenburg
Greene
Stanley
Tlinots
Deneen
Cannon
William S .Mason
Richard Yates
Four Candidates Contest Greenville Municipal Campaign
Greenville's municipal campaign heats up with four candidates. Incumbent W. H. Mahon faces Avery Patton, Frank Hunt, and another merchant candidate as attacks on Mahon's administration intensify. In nearby Salisbury, July 22 notes a deteriorating health update for J. R. Monroe, son of ex sheriff Monroe, from near death to some improvement after a relapse.
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Greenville
W. H. Mahon
Avery Patton
Frank Hunt
W. H
Patton
Mahon
Women Suffer from Kidney Trouble Says Ad Promises Cure
An old advert reads that kidney trouble harms both women and men, claiming cures via Dr Kilmet igharsten in New York. It touts improved vigor, beauty, and health with advertised remedies and letters from sisters cured, urging readers to seek treatment.
Cleveland Not Recovered From Indigestion Yet
From Princeton New Jersey dated July 20 reports ex President Cleveland has not fully recovered from a recent attack of acute indigestion. It is hoped he can reach his summer home in New Hampshire by August. An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for burns cuts scrapes bruises insect bites and piles praising its effectiveness. Sold by J. M. Shuford and W. S. Martin.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
New Hampthe
Augustist
DeWitt
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