Mayor Brooks Endorses Peruna Medicine In Sunbury Ad
Hon C C Brooks mayor and attorney tout Peruna as a great medicine. He claims it helps with heat and winter ailments, coughs and catarrh, and digestive issues. The ad argues weather shifts disrupt mucous membranes and Peruna is a standard remedy used in thousands of homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Brooks
Sanbury
Ohio
Partners’ Bank F
Sunbury Building and Loan Coy
C. C. Brooks
Atviimrm
Peruna
Long Hunt of Bay for Mother
A 12 year old boy named Chain Shlomo Kleinman arrived at Ellis Island seeking his mother believed to be in New York. He ran away from his Warsaw area home with two rubles after harsh treatment, crossed the frontier, stowed away on a ship from Bremen to the United States, and fears deportation if his family does not appear. He says he will die if sent back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sept
Ellis Island
Shlomo Kleinman
Warsaw
Poland
Bremen
America
Copper Trade Demoralized Hits Stock Market Rally
New York September 1 copper trade weakness undermined earlier stock market gains. Analysts feared copper conditions signaled broader industrial weakness, dampening confidence built on looser money markets and a favorable crop outlook. Weak copper shares exposed speculative positions and dragged the market down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Radium Effective In Cancerous Growths
New York September 13 Robert Abbe prominent physician stated radium is effective in many cancerous growths especially epidermital types. He showed casts of early treated external growths and noted roentgen rays as a supplementary use. Death of Mrs May Daun Watson wife of Prof L D Watson Baptist University for Women Raleigh Sept 13. Funeral held from residence. Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve advertised as healing for burns scratches piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Abbe
Ina
Watton
Raleigh
N.C
May Daun Watson
LD. Watson
The
Baptist University For
J. C. Massee
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Yowiit
C. Mf. Shutord
University Ha BIG ENROLLMENT Opens with record headcount
At N C university on September 18 the fall term began with an enrollment surpassing all prior records. About 600 students had matriculated by last evening, with more expected this week. The year’s total may exceed 750 as departments such as law medicine and pharmacy show strong numbers. Three new buildings near completion include a new library funded by Andrew Carnegie and alumni gifts. The old library will become the law building. The infirmary and a new dissecting hall replace the fire damaged facility.
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N. C
Andrew Carnegie
Law School
Local notes on crops, health, revival, and textile census
A compressed compilation reports T. J. Lowry Jr.’s stroke and slight improvement after an attack on the stairs. Peter’s sentence respite in Pilot Mountain as well. It notes tobacco quality and rising prices as farmers hold crops. Revival interest grows at Laurel Bluff led by Rev. Earnhardt. A Virginia governor reportedly respites Pats, the Rev. Joseph Easfr death case. Greenville textile census details South Carolina mills, power use, spindles, looms, and capital.
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A.B. Harrell
Pilot ‘Mountain
T. J. Lowry, Jr
Elty
Earnhardt
Mount Airy
Laurel Bluff
Virginia
Petts
Joseph Eas Fr
Hillvile
Greenville
D. C
Watson
South Carolina
Massachusetts
Southern Wins In 25000 Suit At Union Damages
A Union county jury returned a verdict in favor of the Southern Railway Co in a 25000 damage suit filed by John H. Wilburn over his son Richard H. Wilburn's death in a May 1905 wreck on the Lockhart road. The lengthy trial featured many witnesses and was described as one of the largest suits in Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
D. C
John H. Wilburn
Southern Railway Co
Richard H. Wilburn
Lockhart Road
Southern
Meesrs
Union County
Carnegie Kicks on Assessments in New York
In New York on September 13, Andrew Carnegie, via counsel Robert L. Cutting, began supreme court proceedings to reduce assessments on his Fifth Avenue residence adjacent property and Carnegie Hall for 1905 and 1906. Carnegie argues the Hall site is valued at around 630000 with higher sale encumbrances and seeks lower valuation and property reductions for nearby lots and the mansion. He notes other neighbors are assessed less and contends his wealth should not trigger punitive taxation while benefiting the city.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Robert, L. Cutting
Supreme Court
Carnegie
Fifth Avenue
Ninety-First Street
Jess
Cutting
Will Boll Weevil Cross The Mississippi River
New Orleans reports the boll weevil has reached 26 miles from the Mississippi River, signaling its eastward migration. Scientists say the river will not stop the pest, and crossing the river this season is considered likely. The weevils were found at Leland post office in Catahoula parish.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi River
State Crop Commission
Blanchard
Texas
Great River
Leland Post Office
Catahoula Parish
Hard to Get Coal Supply For Battleship Fleet
New York reports the coal supply issue for the navy battleship fleet's Pacific voyage. The Journal of Commerce notes agents from large coal firms refuse to bid, citing insufficient on-hand stock beyond private contracts. They warn English coal could be imported if needed, but at high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bureau of Equipment
Navy Department
Pacific
Journal of Commerce
England
J Pierpont Morgan Rents Richmond Home For Episcopal Council
J Pierpont Morgan has leased a fashionable Richmond Virginia residence for the triennial Episcopal council session beginning October 1. He will reside with family and guests and pay six thousand dollars monthly rent. Morgan goes as lay delegate and social attention centers on the house, likely Thomas House serving much hospitality.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Richmmond
Episcopal Council
Morgan
Richmond
Kitchin Addresses Large Crowd in Salisbury
Hon. W. W. Kitchin, a leading Democratic governor candidate, spoke at the Salisbury courthouse last night at 8 o'clock to a large audience. He impressed listeners with his oratory and has a sizable following in Rowan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Kitchin
Salisbury
Sansbury
W. Kitchen
Kitchen
Rowan
Fire at Hope Mills destroys business district
A blaze last night in Hope Mills North Carolina originated at Ta MacDuMle's dry goods store and wiped out the entire business portion of the town. Loss is estimated at twenty five thousand dollars. No damage to the mills reported. In High Point the Red Men organize the Chick taw Haymakers Association with 32 1 2 members and a Greensboro lodge may soon follow for a similar initiation.
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Fayetteville
N. C
Ta MacDuMle
Hope Mills
Rea
High Point
N.C
Red Mank
Chicktaw Haymakers Association
Greensboro Associa
Kington Leads Tobacco Sales in August Report
Raleigh reports August tobacco warehouses sold 8,766,000 pounds with Kinston at 1,614,017. other markets include Winston Salem 1,361,133 Greensboro 23,186 Fair Bluff 928,514 and Raleigh 22,912. Western areas lag due to later readiness. Also noted: Southern Railway appeal over an $80,000 fine and fourth district appeals on occupancy and school tax matters.
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Raleigh
N.C
State Department of Agriculture
Dana
State Department
Kinston
Winston Salem
Greensboro
Fair Bluff
Southern Railway Company
Southern Railway
Tong
Aycock
E. J. Justice
Railroad Company
Col. W. B. Rodman
F. H. Busbee
Rs. Il Po
A. B. Andrews
State Vs. Ballrod Company
Seaboard Air Line
Franklin County
Clement
Day & Hell and Allen
Collie
Supreme Court
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Panama Canal Expenditure Totaling 84 Million to 1906
Washington Sept 14 The Panama canal cost the United States government 84 449 000 up to December 11 1906 according to a statement of audited expenditures published The largest item was 50 000 000 paid to the French company and the Panama government for canal property and right of way Other major costs include 1 124 226 for government and sanitation 34 381 089 for construction and engineering 9 729 554 for other engineering and plants 12 138 852 for rolling stock machinery and main track and accompanying works
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Washington, D. c
Panama Canal
United States
Panama
Terial
Tryon to Launch Democratic Paper in Polk County
Tryon North Carolina September 1x a new weekly newspaper the Tryon Thermal Belt is planned with W C Corcoran editor a veteran newspaperman formerly with the News and Courier The paper would be a Democratic edition the sole party aligned paper in Polk County with Independent papers already active Also includes an advertisement for Foley's Kidney Cure from W S Martin Co noting kidney trouble dangers and urging early treatment
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Tryon
N. C
Snown
W. C. Corcoran
Charles‘on
News and Courier
Erade
Polk County
Horse Killed by Train Near Concord Crossing
A horse owned by Mr. Harvey Roseman was struck and instantly killed by a freight train while crossing the Southern Railway at Cook's crossing, about four miles north of Concord. Roseman escaped by jumping from the wagon.
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Concord
N. C
Southern Railway
Cook's Crossing
Harvey Roseman
Roseman
Bears Motto Sparks Debate in Town Meeting
In a fractured note from the margin, residents discuss a local motto about resilience in the face of violence. The fragment mentions a town with lingering concerns over crime and public safety as citizens weigh community identity.
Tramps Organize Welfare Brotherhood Local Branch
Tramps meet in Manhattan Lyceum on Sept 16 to form a Welfare Brotherhood, dubbed the free masonry of trampdom. James Eades How, grandson of General J B How, leads with Ben Teltman of Chicago assisting. The founder funds the group which aims to improve hobos' status and educate the public on their rights and dignity.
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New York
Manhattan Lysetm
Welfare Brotherhood
Free Masonry of
James Eades How
J. B., Eades
Eades
Mississippi River
Ben Teltman
Chicago
Rietman
Brotherhood
How
Hood
Thousand Words a Minute Telegraph Machine
Chicago unveils an electric device claimed to telegraph at 1000 words per minute without human operators. An eastern inventor shows a machine combining multiple electric Units with a linotype to type and perforate sheets, then transmit and set text remotely, with a demonstration at the National Business Show in Madison Square, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nationaal
Madison Square
Arden
New York
Linotype
Texas Tennis Championship Opens in Dallas Empire Club
Texas and other states players gathered at the Dallas Club for the Texas State tennis championship opening. The event runs through the week with high hopes of a record turnout and strong competition. Singles winner earns a chance to play CC Creason Jr. while the winning team faces Leon and Walter Walthal for the state title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dallas
Pon
CC. Creason, Jr
Leon
Walter Walth- al
Foley's Kidney Cure Claim Sparks Medical Patent Debate
An advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Cure can treat kidney and bladder troubles within medical reach, claiming no other medicine matches its efficacy. The note, attributed to W. 3, frames the remedy as universally effective for such ailments.
Strike of Fur Workers Begun in New York
New York Sept 16 A general strike involving 8000 furriers began today citywide after a lockout of 2000 workers Monday morning by the fur trade employers association The move follows a mass meeting of the Furriers Union and signals escalating labor action in the New York fur industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Furriers’ Union
Employers! Association
Burgess Praises German Treatment of Roosevelt Professor
New York reports Prof John W Burgess dean at Columbia praised treatment by Emperor William and high German officials during his Roosevelt professorship in Germany over fourteen months. Burgess lectured at Berlin Bonn and Leipzig to 1500 students and to officials lawyers and clubs. He met the Kaiser danced with officials and enjoyed lavish entertainments while teaching constitutional law and US history. Also a kidney medicine advertisement follows.
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New York
John W.burgess
Columbia University
Roosevelt
Germany
William
Dean Burgess
Lyst Roosevelt
United States
Berlin
Bonn
Leipste
Ofcals
Juris ‘and Lawyers
Cologne
Vienn
Augustus Wilhelm
Trolley Line Work Begins at Salisbury in North Carolina
Salisbury N C September 14 Work has begun on the trolley line to the Yadkin Valley Fair grounds with hopes of cars running by October 29 The Southern Railway is expanding its side track and depot access at the North Main street crossing with trains to run every 15 minutes during the fair Four days of festival service planned A 110 foot flagpole and a large US flag will be displayed beginning today Funds sought for improvements and health appeal noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
N. C
Yad Kin Valley Fair Grounds
North Main Street
United States
Coney Island Mardi Gras Parade to Open Season
New York on September 16 reports Coney Island will end its season with a blaze of youth this week as Mardi Gras festivities begin tonight and run through next Saturday. An estimated 60,000 visitors expected for the carnival. The event will feature floats including a tribute to Vermont with royal pinning of the chief decoration and a pledge to curb rowdyism observed last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coneyshan
New Yerk
Coney Island
Vermont
Yacht Races For Cup At Jamestown
Jamestown Regatta reports Sue wins Roosevelt cup after series in class P with Meine. Jane town Regatta Commission notes need for further start to confirm overall victor. Weather clear. third day races begin after P class results. Also notes Tangier Morocco event and Moors defeat near Casa Blanca affecting Arabs. Protests fail in Norfolk against saloonmen membership amendment. no elections held.
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Norfolk
Sue
Meine
Jamestown
Janetown Regatta Commission
Capsicum
Iian Khasset
Dorothy, Little Rhody
Eleanor
Dorothy Q
Tangier
Morocco
Casa Blanca
Rea
Great Coil
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Peter
Metz
Lureensboro
Civic Teague
James I | West
Attor Les
Hartsville Cotton
J. P. Morgan
Hope Mill
Castoria
Kington
Vent Just Published
Polk
Foley
Bright
Martin & Co
Castonra
Fletcher
Castoru
Orino
W. S. Martin & Co
Thomas J. McCluskey
Boston’ College
St. Francis Xavier's College
Church of St. Francis Xavier
Father McCloskey
David W. Hearn
N. F. Rowan
C. M. Shuford
Prof. Burgess
de Witt
Uday Fellows
CE BT
Ible
Lor
FT Specific CO
ATLAS
Hickory
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