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Newspaper

Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1906

Page

4

Stensland Captured in Tangier as Extradition Battle Simmers

The Tribune reports Stensland, president of Milwaukee Avenue State Bank, was captured today in Tangier by a Tribune representative and Attorney Olaen of Chicago. He agreed to return peaceably. The despatch notes he chose Morocco as residence due to no extradition treaty, with the Sultan of Fes reportedly ready to assist. Stensland carried $12,000 in a Tangier bank. steps were taken to freeze the funds. His escape followed a case of a jilted admirer feeding Tribune tips. He fled Chicago last Sunday, moved via New York, then across the Atlantic to Tangier. Bryan to visit Chicago with a grand reception planned.

Gram Tribune Stensland Milwaukee Avenue State Bank Tanster Bate Olaen Chicago Morocco Fes Roosevelt Tangier New York Liverpool Gibraltar Tangie

Middle States Regatta Draws Oarsmen to Potomac

Washington hosts the Middle States Regatta on the Potomac with seventeen events planned and the largest entry field in years. Noted Baston oarsmen compete for aquatic honors as races fill the day. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy marketed as nature’s aid, promising cough relief and pneumonia risk reduction, priced 25 cents and 60 cents for large size.

Washington Middle States Potomac Baston Fen Hand Chamberlain Nature Shufora Drug Co

Death of Herman Oelrichs Aboard Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse

New York reports Herman Oelrichs, once prominent athlete and New York manager of the Nozi German Lloyd Steamship Company, died aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse en route to New York. No death details available. Oelrichs married a daughter of Senator Fair.

New York Newport Herman Oelrichs Nozi German Lioyas Steamship Company Oeltichs Senator Fair

Fatal explosion kills four at Russian works in Barrow

Four men died and eight were seriously injured at Vickers Maxims Works in Barrow when a naptha lamp touched inflammable gases in a tank. The accident is blamed on ignition from the lamp during work at the Gulfor Rorik building. A Philadelphia observance honored Ped McGuire, organizer of the Union Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and founder of Labor Day, with the monument dedication as the main feature.

London Gulfor Rorik Ped McGuire Ste Y P's Unioa Brotherhood ‘Et Carpenters Amoties

Public School Books Adopted by State Text Book Commission

The state text book commission released exchange and contract prices for public school books. Items include orthography, Webster dictionaries, graded readers, arithmetic, geography, language, history, physiology, drawing, and more with specified exchange and contract prices. A testimonial praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm from a Vernon Conn. boy recovering from a bee sting.

State Text Book Commission Raleigh Ook Commission Urlely Foust Griffin Webster Whesler Smithdeal's Colaw & Edwards Colaw & Duke Colan & Elwood Rand & McNally Publishers Hill, Burkett & Stevens Maury Hyde Smythe Buchler White Boriners United States Chamber Culler

Hello Girls Strike At Durham Telephone Company

Durham September 3 strike by Lady Telephone Operators at Interstate Telephone Co in Durham to demand higher wages. They notified managers days earlier and began duty strike after company refused raise. Company to obtain more operators as service remains disrupted. Also obituary notes Mrs. Isaac Manning former Miss Lewis of Raleigh died at her Chapel Hill home from heart trouble.

Durham N.C Interstate Telephone Co Isaac Manning Sant A. Manning Chapel Thi Miss Lewis Raleigh N. C

Denial Ruling Out Cuban Intervention Move Report

Fragmentary report from Washington states War Department denies any movement toward intervention in Cuban affairs. The item includes scattered notes on mortality statistics and unrelated domestic notices, suggesting rumors and personal matters interwoven with the era’s news flow.

Washington War Department

Rescue Efforts Fail as Transport Sheridan Faces Fire

War Department dispatches from Honolulu report the transport Sheridan cannot be saved as water engulfs her hull and engines fail. Available vessels will salvage what they can before the vessel is abandoned amid the broader Pacific emergency. The notice includes local medical testimonials and a patent medicine endorsement unrelated to the disaster.

Sheridan Washington Honolulu

Investigation Begun Into Affairs of Failed Trust Company

District Attorney Bell opened an inquiry into Real Estate Trust Company affairs after its collapse last week. The probe targets violations of state laws by Frank K Hipple and associates, with warrants pending after preliminary talks. Receiver Earle declined comment on possible reorganization or full depositor payment, noting doubts the firm will resume operations.

Bell Philadelphia Frank K. Hipple Earle

Longshoremen End Work Over Unsigned Three Year Contract

In New Orleans on September 1, river front stevedores and ship agents failed to sign the new three year contract ending the previous strike. White and black longshoremen suspend work while demanding no pay raise but seeking rule 60 to allow foreman assistance when workload is heavy. City authorities and exchanges are expected to intervene to forestall disruption to cotton and other traffic.

New Orleans Tts

Oldest paint maker relays shoe trade swap idea

A letter from F W DAVOE and Co of New York to A C Link, Charlotte, argues for a business swap with a shoe dealer, touts 152 years of paint making, and claims superior paint efficiency. The note highlights experience, longevity, and a unique advantage in producing a strong, economical paint. A postscript mentions agent F B Ingold selling their paint. A separate Greenville, South Carolina incident reports Jim Blassingame shot and killed by Yom Whitmire at the Southern passenger station over a disreputable white woman. Whitmire fled.

A. C. Link Charlotte N.C Greenville 8. C Jim Blassingame Yom Whitmire Pasenger Whitmire Eenren

Cured by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy

An article cites Maggie Hickox of Midland praising Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for curing her two year old son after a severe bowel attack. It claims the remedy is reliable in severe cases and even cholera infantum, with printed directions promising a cure. Also mentions Shuford Drug store selling it.

Chamberlain Maggie Hickox Midland Shuford

Blackburn Betly Waged Of Help

In Stateavillo on Sept 4 supporters gauge impact of Secretary Shaw and Sen Walley speeches on the Blackburn Hackett contest. Local Democrats trust Dick Hackett will win with about a 1000 to 2000 vote margin. Republicans expect a closer race. Judge Furbes, Walley, and Shaw speeches shape the Iredell race and state politics.

Stateavillo Congress Blackburn Shaw E. Spencer Hackett Spencer Dick Hackett Countes Wilkes County Wilkesboro the Patriot HC. Cowles Federal Court Charlotte Cowles Furbhes State Senate Iredell Eareas Furehes Walley Furbes Richard N. Hackett

Ohio State Fair opens amid high hopes and shows

Multiple notices describe the Ohio State Fair and Industrial Exposition opening with strong exhibits and entertainment planned. Other items include the Wisconsin Archaeological Society meeting in Menasha to boost interest in Fox River Valley antiquities and a military championship match at Seagirt drawing hundreds of competitors. Public notices promote patent medicines and laxatives from E B Mensler and Chamberlain's tablets for digestion and kidney issues.

Columbus Box River Kenasha Wis Wisconsin Archedogical Society Menasha Fox River Valley United States

Children Cry For Fletchers Castor

In Petroseny Hungary on September 3 troops clash with striking coal miners. No collision result reported. 176 milners injured.

Petroseny Hungary Milners

Greensboro Labor Day Observed with Parade and Speeches

Greensboro marked Labor Day with a citywide observance. A brass band led a parade of around a hundred mounted marshals, Mayor Murphey, and Rev. Dr. Detwiler. Delegations from High Point Winston and Burlington attended as crowds filled Opera House for speeches by Judge R C Strudwick and others, plus games at Cone Park and dances at Lindley Park ending the day.

Hiday Greensboro Murphey Offeisls Detwiler G. H. Detwiler Murphy R. C. Strudwick Cone Park Lindley Park

Congress Opens International Hygiene Congress in Geneva

The second International Congress of the Association for the Promotion of Hygiene and Sanity in Dwellings opens in Geneva with delegates from principal nations. Topics range from general health to living conditions as the session proceeds. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised with questions about strength and vitality.

E. B. Menzlers Boluster Rocky Mountain EE Menslers Congress UN Hygiene Geneva Switzerland Association For the Promotion of Hygiene Hollister E. B. Menziers

Naval Irrigation Congress opens at Boise with 1000 attendees

The fourteenth annual Naval Irrigation Congress session begins in Boise Idaho Riverside Parks Theater with Vice President Fairbanks as central figure. Gov Gooding welcomes delegates from multiple states and provinces as California Gov Pardee presides. Attendees exceed 900, focusing on forests stores floods deserts and homes on the land amid discussions on forest policy grazing and ice ranges. A large irrigation produce exhibit accompanies the gathering.

Horse Idaho Naval Irrigation Congress Fairbanks Riverside Parks Theater Govern Gooding Delezats Pardee California Congress Texas Oklahon Arizona New Mexico Oregon Aifornia Indiana Dakotas Col Wyoming Numed

Letter Carriers Meet in Kingston Annual Convention

In Kingston Pennsylvania the ninth annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Association of Letter Carriers gathered to discuss plans to grow membership and expand the influence of the state organization. Local officials led sessions on recruitment and outreach as delegates from various branches shared ideas and updates.

Kttston Sth Pennsylvania State Association of Letter Carriers

Roosevelt Cup small boat races begin off Marblehead

Small boat races for the Roosevelt Cup began off Marblehead today with both American and German yachts competing. The events are scheduled to continue through Tuesday of next week.

Lamp care and service notice at Martin's Drug Store

The notice instructs lamp maintenance at Martin's Drug Store with guidance to clean lamps using sofiary paper and to return old ones to the office. It warns about arranging replacements in due time and states that lamp wringing will be done at the cost of material and labor for stores and residences.

Martin’s Drug Store

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