Colored Pull Train Porter in Jail After Fatal Shot In Wisconsin
A colored Pullman porter, who last night shot and killed an unidentified man, was captured at daybreak by a deputy sheriff near Carlisle, Wisconsin. He is confined in county jail as authorities investigate the incident.
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Helms
Meleam
Arthur
Lana
Carlisle
Char
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Inez
Arthur Davis
R Line
Lew
Carit
Davis
Union
Jacksonille
Farmers Blue Over Cotton Crop Prospects in Prices Mill
In Prices Mill North Carolina on May 25 farmers report very blue over the cotton crop. Poor stands and dying plants prompt many to replant as weather worsens. Only blackberry seems set to fruit. Election at Stout delayed, causing disappointment to local supporters amid fierce campaigning.
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N.C
Stout
J.D. Hunbey
Profesor Correll
Weddington
Montree
No lynching feared after ambush near depot
A small-town report states that on release night a group ambushed and killed a constable near the Seaboard Air Line Depot. Indignation followed, but troops were not deployed. The deceased is identified as a young married man, nephew of the late Governor Gist of South Carolina.
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Fred
Gist
South Carolina
Duke of Abruzzi Guest in New York Amid Ceremonies
May 25 New York city greets the Duke of Abruzzi as he arrives with Redan Healy’s representative to Jamestown. A ceremonial welcome and a Governors Island visit are planned as part of his stay. Jefferson City hearing notes: evidence adequate to oust Standard Oil Co. and affiliates from Missouri.
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Duke of
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Jefferson
City
Standard Oi Co
Standard Oil Co
Missous
Bell Telephone lineman swept under locks at Columbia
James Drennan, a Bell Telephone Company lineman, was swept under undertow while attempting to reach a bridge gate from Smiths Branch to the Columbia canal locks. Coroner Walker and foreman Douglass aided search with J W Morris and W J Horbeck. Drennan’s body had not yet been recovered. The four men were fishing and tried to swim to the bridge when the accident occurred.
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James Drennan
Bell Telehone Company
Smith's Branch
Columbia Canal
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Douglass
Drennan
J. W. Morris
W. J Horbeck
Fire at Dr Allen's in Star Theater Gaffney Fails to Spread
A morning fire at Dr B L Allen's office in the Star theater building in Gaffney S C caused estimated losses of 35000 with 1500 insurance. The blaze followed a recent suspicious fire in the same area amid thefts of lauded doctored dope. Captain Lockhart named as a suspect in a related theft case. Governor Glenn attended a Greensboro commencement. Assistance notes urge using Dr King New Life Pills. An Erie train wreck attempt near Alden was thwarted by the engineer.
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B. L. Allen
Star Theater
Buzcinz
Theater
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Jones J. Darby
Dr. King
Shaford
Martin & Co
Batfalo
Erie
Alden
Forest City on the Boom in Prosperity Across Southland
Forest City reports a booming economy with cotton concerns pressured by frost yet prospects remain bright. Florence Mills prospers under capable management led by Captain J. J. Barnette, while building activity and a new railroad spur promise growth, inviting labor and new residents to the Blue Ridge foothills.
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Blue Ridge
Knights of the Golden Eagle Convene in Frostburg Md
The Maryland branch of the Knights of the Golden Eagle fraternal benefit organization held its annual convention in Frostburg with delegates from Baltimore Hagerstown Port Deposit and other points in attendance. The event is expected to occupy most of the week with business on the agenda.
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Knights of the Golden Eagle
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Hagerstown
Port de Posit
Concord Boy Drowned At Local Pond Tragedy
Linwood Fink 17, son of Mr and Mrs James C Fink of Concord, drowned at a pond near Bosts Mills while a group of youths swam during a day of fishing. W L Bell had supervised the outing. Fink attempted a cross and failed due to his weak heart. Smaller boys and help arrived, but recovery failed after about 20 minutes in the water. Bell Harris Company brought the body for burial preparations and the remains were moved to the family home on North Union Street.
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Sagan of
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Harris Company
Bell Harris Company
North Union Street
Governor Candidate Horne Attends Bankers Convention
Mr Horne of Johnston county a gubernatorial candidate attended the Bankers Convention in Winston Salem May 25 and indicated a strong bid for the nomination with push for support from Eastern counties. Congressman W W Kitchen, another candidate, spoke near the Davidson county line and drew a large rural crowd. Illinois Letter Carriers meet in Quincy with delegates from major cities and a flourishing state association shows. Destructive tornado near Fort Worth leaves three dead. Supreme Court overrules West Virginia demurrer in Virginia contract case.
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Ashley Horne
Johnston County
W. W. Kitchen
Davidson
Miinois
Quincy
Weloms
Illinois State Association of Letter Carriers
M. Z. Fianan
Bloomington
The Roosevelts Outing Delayed by Winter Storm
President Roosevelt began a Mt. Vernon outing but a severe blizzard halted progress. By two PM the party had not reached Mt. Vernon and likely sought shelter near Alexandria as officials monitored the weather.
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Washington
Irs
Roosevelt
Mt. Vernon
Alexandria
Kidney Health Miracle Promises Clean Blood
An old advertorial extols Swamp Root as a grand kidney remedy. It warns that overwork weakens kidneys and blood becomes impure, causing heart and nerve symptoms. It urges readers to buy Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root from Binghamton for a bottle.
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Tyner
Express
Kilmer Kga
Binghamton
Kumner
Binghamton, N
Eight Die in Fire at Union Lodging House
In San Jose on May 25 a deadly blaze at the Union Lodging House killed eight people. Firemen are continuing to dig out the holes and recover remains as smoke and flames subside.
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