WOBILE RECOUPING AFTER STORM DAMAGE AND LIGHTHOUSES
Mobile slowly recovers from storm effects with forty four lighthouses ruined or swept. Four keepers drowned in the hurricane. Telecommunication and rail service resume gradually as relief works aid stricken coastal communities. Dowie to remain in Zion City. scattered rescue and rebuilding efforts continue in Pensacola.
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Louisville
Nashville
Mobile
Dowie
New Orleans
Chicago
Mexico
Ans
Zion City
United States
Eomeathslands
Stobilend
Insurance Department Shuts After Infant's Death
Raleigh Oct 2 The State Department of Insurance closed today due to the death of Francis Nicholls Young infant son of Insurance Commissioner James R Young. The child had been ill for weeks. Funeral held at 10 20 and remains sent to Henderson for burial.
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Young
Raleigh
N.C
State Department of Insurance
Francis Nicholls Young
James R. Young
Henderson
Negro Policeman Petticord Shot in Indianapolis
Police officer Petticord died from a bullet wound in Indianapolis on October 2. George Williams, a Black man, is under arrest for the shooting. Jesse Coe, another Black suspect, who killed Patrolman Russell at the time, remains at large. A reward of 800 dollars is offered.
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Petticord
el. Thalanapolis
Ind
George Williams
Jesse Coe
Russel
Williams
Liquor and murder shock Oklahoma City crowd
John F Noble of Memphis fired six shots in a saloon killing George Williams a butcher and wounding John Thompson a painter. Noble was arrested amid a liquor fueled frenzy as chaos erupted among men present in the establishment.
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Oklahoma City
John F. Noble
Memphis
George Williams
John Thompson
Noble
Battleship Texas sails again after reedit and repair
Noralk, Va Oct 2 The battleship Texas which had been reedited after a period of marriage related delays with marines and land supplies sailed again this morning.
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Texas Salle
Noralk
Texas
Death of Master Cook at Louisburg typhoid fever
Master Francis Neal Cooke, 12, died in Louisburg after a long illness from typhoid fever. His death prompted Elwin Cooke to travel from Wake Forest College to Louisburg Saturday night. Funeral services were not held due to the sister’s severe illness. Rev Crudup led a simple grave prayer as Judge Cooke and Erwin Cooke attended.
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Sewer
Elwin Cooke
Louisburg
Francis Neal Cook
Louisbuhe
P. H. Cooke
CM. Cooke
Crudup
Judge Cooke
Erwin Cooke
Cabinet meeting near three months held at White House
Washington October 2 The first cabinet meeting in over three months was held at the White House with Kort Bonaparte Wilson Metcalf Corteilou and Moody present. Absent Taft Shaw and Hitchcock Cuba dominated the talks and it was understood Magoon the former canal zone governor might be sent to Havana to represent the War Department civil branch if needed.
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White House
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Bonaparte
Wilson
Metcalf
Corteiyou
Moody
Taft
Shaw
Hitchcock
Cuba
Magoon
Canal Zone
Havana
War Department
First Detachment Leaves for Cuba Amid Cheers
New York City crowds bid farewell as 900 volunteers from the first Cuban expedition depart on the Sumner. Troops include three battalions of the 5th Infantry, engineers, and a hospital corps, en route to Newport News to board transports. Armored cruiser Brooklyn sails from Philadelphia with ammunition and supplies for Cuba.
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Cuba
Newport News
New York City
New York
Sumner
Washington, D. C
Aid Sought For Gulf Storm Sufferers In Nationsl Drive
Washington October 7 The American National Red Cross urges contributions for Gulf States storm victims and directs state branches to send funds to the national treasury. Philadelphia October 2 The United Irish League of America opens its annual convention with 700 delegates including O Donovan Ross P O Connor John Redmond and Edward Blake. Norfolk October 2 Charles Peacock of Smithfield NC to answer murder robbery charges after local jail transfer. Maxton October 2 Attorney J L Cook buys the Scottish Chief. plans to run it as Morganton schools hire Mr Avent as superintendent.
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United Irisn League
Philadelphia
Iren
Ireland
United Irish League of America
Academy of Music
Ns- Honal
John Finerty
Chicago
T. P.” O'Connor
Edward Blake
American National Red Cross
Gulf States
Washington, D. C
Gulf + States
Red Cross
Charles Hallam ‘Keep
United States
Treasur
Pened Fouay
O'Donovan Ross
P. O'Connor
John Redmond
Chas. Peacock
Norfolk
Charles
Maxton
N. C
Cook
Jos. E. Avent
Avent
Morganton
Cotton Crop In South Distressed By Storm And Rain
Government report places cotton crop condition around the mid Sixties with wide regional impact from the hurricane and prolonged rains. Mississppi Alabama and Louisiana losses drive prices up while Piedmont suffers. farmers hold staple hopeful for market rebound amid extensive hay and pea vine losses across the South.
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Charlotte
Fotton
South Atlantic States
Gulf States
Mississippi
Alabama
Louisiana
Piedmont
Attel to Box Parker for Featherweight Title in Los Angeles
Ave Attel American featherweight champion and Harry Parker will fight for the world title in Los Angeles around October 30 before the Pacific Athletic Club. The bout is billed as the featherweight championship clash with the venue and date awaiting final confirmation.
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N Ape Attel
Harry Powers
Soonos Angeles
Ave Attel
Harry Parker
Los Angeles
Pacific Athletic Club
Ina
Swedish Vice Consul Hagar Mortally Wounded in Driveby
The Swedish Vice Consul Hagar was mortally wounded while driving on the outskirts and died in a hospital. The murderers escaped. This marks the second consular officer killed in five months, following American Vice Consul William B. Stuwe who was shot at his country place on May 20.
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Vnne
M. Hazer
Ti Sassins
William Stuart
Hagar
Hager
William B. Stu ‘We
Cotton Ginners Report Totals by State for Present Crop
The census dairy bulletin reports 2 044 426 bales ginned to September 25 with round bales counted as half. State totals include Missouri 260, Arkansas 134, Georgia 355, North Carolina 189, South Carolina 2332, Texas 387, Michigan 0, Kentucky 1 361, Mississippi 266, Tennessee 264, Florida 194, Alabama 261, Ohio 0,0, others listed for recap. The report contrasts with 2 367 18 bales the same period last year. The release notes October dates and state figures from Washington.
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Jensus Bulletin
Swsringening J
UC Edo Sersus Bulletin
Washington
Mabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Territory
Kentucky
Mississippi
Self sustaining second class mail matter debated
In New York a postal session discussed making second class mail self sustaining by bulk carriage outside the mail. Assistant Postmaster Hubbard of Chicago urged changes including two cent rate for news agents three cents for subscribers and advertisers ending sample copies privilege and transient rate. Proposals also favored excluding second class matter by publishers and ending compulsory mailing of routed mail with costs noted at 41 cents per hundred for handling and four cents for routed mail.
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Fostmaster Hubbard
Chicago
Postal Commission
Iredell Alexander Medical Society elects officers for year
The Iredell Alexander Medical Society held its quarterly meeting in Statesville. Officers elected for the coming year include Dr Adams as president, Dr W G Nicholson as vice president, Dr J B McLaughlin as secretary and treasurer. Dr E Anderson joined the board of census. Dr P L Shayse as secretary of the diligent committee. Christopher and Keller mentioned in passing. The meeting also notes a separate convention in Chicago for the United States Railway Service Mutual Benefit Association with reports by C B Lancaster and W S Corning. The association highlights include long-standing rates and obligations met over thirty years.
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N. C
Iredell-Alexander Medical Society
MR. Adams
W. G. Nicholson
Harmony
J. B. McLaughlin
M. Yount
Arch. Conyshell
State Society
Morehead City
E. Anderson
Board of Census
P. L. Shayse
F. A. Caysenter
Mooresville
Christopher and
Keller
Cenieago
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Chicago
Pres. C. B. Lancaster
Kansas City
Van Found Dead In Undertaking Shop
A 75 year old man Albinus Mc Leon was found dead with a head wound in an undertaking shop. Police suspect homicide. an inquest will be held. Reverend E. E. Ervin from Kingstree is expected to attend. Local notices include church talks and real estate sales in Wadesboro North Carolina.
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Maxton
Uct
Albinus McLeon
E. E. Ervin
Wadesboro Presbyterian Church
Wadesboro
N.C
Kingstree
N. C
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North Wadesboro
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Fenton
Jeff Rhyne
Neal Bowman
Rich ‘Tarlton
Robert Tarlton
Tarlton
Deep Creek
W. A. Smith
Ansonville
Opera House
Balloon Race Victory Keeps Lahm Prize Cup in Endurance
Lieutenant Lahm of the Sixth U. S. Cavalry won the James Gordon Bennett Cup balloon race, covering 415 miles. Rolls finished fourth, Von Willer second, Count De La Vaulx third. Lahm receives $2,000 and the Bennett Cup while Britannia set the longest duration.
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U. S
United States
Paris
France
Area Club
Rolls
Britannia
Jendringham Upland
Lieutenant Lahm
United States Cavalry
Whitby
von Willer
Italy
Count de la Vaulx
Palma departs Havana as ex-president prepares Matanzas voyage
Ex-President Palma leaves the palace in Havana at nine this morning after bidding farewell to trionas. He departs with his family for Matanzas, witnessed by a small crowd of loungers in front of the palace with no demonstrations observed.
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Liberty
Man‘anzas
Havana
Ms Many Trionas
Matanzas
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