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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1906

Page

2

Heavy fighting between rebels and government in Cuba

Reports conflict with both sides claiming victory. Government and rebels incur casualties. US intervention eyed by many, with President Palma seeking temporary aid. Roderiguez leads about two thousand troops near Havana. El Cano area sees more clashes as public opinion leans toward American involvement for a end to unrest.

Havana Roderiguez Castillo Albert Wajab Odiguez Associated Press Palma Des Moines Associatea Press Pine “da Hic Egvers Srovines Ent Iduardo Chivas Santiago Sango Cuba

Two Children Die In Tenement Fire In Jersey City

New York reports a fire in a Jersey City tenement killed two boys aged five and one month. Their mother, Mary Peterson, widow, was in critical condition. Firefighters found the family under a bed as smoke and flames trapped them after a lamp overturned starting the blaze.

New York Jersey City Mary Peterson

Destructive Hotel Fire In Ottawa Claims One Life

A fire at Gilman’s Hotel in Ottawa early today left one person dead and six seriously injured. Head waitress Miss O’Neil is missing and feared dead. Mrs Archibald Blue, wife of Canada’s census commissioner, sustained severe burns and a broken shoulder. Guests escaped with only their clothing.

Ottawa Gilman's O'Neil Archibald Blue Canaa

National Prison Congress Opens in Albany

Delegates from across the nation gather in Albany for the annual National Prison association session focused on improving prison management. Prominent figures like former Governor Frank S. Black Ballington Booth and Mayor S. R. Brockway are on the program. Bishop Doane will deliver the convention sermon at the Episcopal cathedral.

National Prison Congress Albany N. Y National Prison Association Frank 8. Black Ballington Booth R. Brockway

Dominion Trades Congress Opens In Victoria With Broad Represent

Victoria B C Sept 17 The twenty second annual Trades and Labor Congress of Canada opened in Victoria with all sections represented The congress will discuss standard topics and business while considering labor participation in politics Some favor independent political action to boost labor's representation others oppose the plan Also noted is the eightieth birthday of Duke Ernst of Saxe Altenburg and potential succession questions involving Prince Moritz and Prince Ernst in a European royal context

Victoria B. C Dominnion Trades and Labor Congress of Canada Canada United States Gampaign Cabida Iobor Domini Berlin Saxe-Altenburg Duke Ernst Moritz Europe Prince Ernst Ernst Adelaide of Schaunburg-Lippe

Insurance Chief Revokes Charlotte Company License

Raleigh September 15 Insurance Commissioner Young returned from Charlotte where he revoked the license of the Conservative Mutual Life Insurance Company of Charlotte to do business in the state. The action follows findings that the company’s financial condition risked policyholders and justified winding up its affairs. The firm originated in Washington DC as the Eastern Life Insurance Company and began with only 10000 paid in capital.

Nsurance Young Raleigh Charlotte Mutual Life Insurance Company of Washington, D. C Eastern Life Insurance Company

Armistead Sword Presented At Gettysburg Reunion

On the Gettysburg battlefield Sept 15 survivors of Pickett's division met Philadelphia brigade veterans. The gathering at Bloody Angle featured the presentation of General Armistead's sword to the South regiments. Armistead fell in the charge and the sword had been with a Philadelphia soldier. Veterans planned a camp fire and a trip to Antietam.

Gettysburg Pickett Philadelphia Pennsylvania Armistead Antietam

Ifa Cow and the Nature of Milk and Oil

Ifa Cow states that giving butter would force humankind to invent milk. Milk is Nature’s emulsion butter shaped for digestion. Cod liver oil is very nourishing but must be emulsified before it can be digested.

Scott's Emulsion touted as superior nourishing medicine

An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion combines high quality oil with hypo phosphites to aid digestion and provide greater health benefits than oil alone. It is described as the most strengthening nourishing food medicine in the world, from SCOTTY & BOWNE, chemists in New York, priced at $1.00.

Scott

Wrightsville Beach Rescues After Severe Storm

Wrightsville Beach suffered the worst storm in years as a mile of trestle washed away. By afternoon the tide dropped and boats carried 100 stranded people, mostly Wilmington residents and visitors, to safety. Repairs will take weeks with wires down and damage to the trolley track extensive.

Wrightsville Beach Wilmington N. C South Port

Wake Forest Glee Club Shows Strong Talent This Year

Wake Forest College reports an active Y M C A with record enrollment of 130 students. Director Darius Batman and leader Hubert Poteat project a premier year for the glee club and orchestra, with expanded memberships and multiple concert tours planned, including trips by business manager Ralph Ferrell. The Y M C A meeting was postponed due to Bryan speeches in Raleigh, with discussions on college life and a revived ministerial society organizing for the year.

Wake Forest College Young Men's Christian Association Raleigh Bryan Darius Batman Glee Club Hubert M. Poteat Wake Forest As ‘Umber Ralph Ferrell Yates Ministerial Society

Diaz Celebrates Birthday In Mexico City Holiday

In Mexico City President Diaz marked his 76th birthday, observed as a general holiday amid heightened security for the independence festa. Special precautions were noted in San Luis Potosí, Nuevo León, Aguascalientes and Chihuahua due to tensions with foreign opponents. London volunteers sail to New York for Creedmoor marksmanship contest, accompanied by Sir Howard Vincent and regiment officers.

Mexico City of Diaz San Luis Nuevo Leos Aguascalientes Chihuahua London Queen's ‘Own Westminster Volunteers Sir Howard Vincent Creedmoor New York National Guard New York Minnesota

Street Cars Collide Injuring Dozens in Seattle

A Seattle First Avenue street car collision left more than a dozen passengers and car workers seriously injured. Rose Hall, manager of the Seattle baseball club, was among the passengers and sustained head and facial injuries. The report also contains stray personal items about marriage proposals and a humorous exchange between a mother and daughter.

Seattle Wash Steet First Avescue Rose Hall Seatle Baseball Club

Perul wa strengthens the entire system

Mr. Chas. TL Sauer, Grand Service, Grand Encampment of Texas, and Assistant City Auditor, notes his role at City Hall San Antonio. He recounts a career shift from Galveston dry goods trade to sea level duties, cites illness, and credits Peruna with restored health.

Chas TL Sauer Texas Dty Hall San Antonio Tex Galveston

Drowned after launch overturns in collision at sea

Four unknown men drown when a launch overturns after colliding with two scows off New York. Four others, three men and a woman, cling to the bottom until rescued by the steamship El Paso and brought to Stapleton Staten Island. A rescue crew finds a small launch tied to the Sausage belonging to W W David of Jamaica Le 1. David among the rescued, authorities note the boat was dangerously overloaded in stormy conditions.

New York Lowee Stapleton Staten Island Elpaso W. W. David Jamaica Le 1 David

Tragic Sea Disaster Drowns Three Women and One Man

A Sausage party boat from Sheepshead Bay overturned in heavy seas after engine failure. Four survivors clung to an overturned launch. three women and one man drowned. Rescue efforts and names of those saved or missing were withheld pending family notification.

Interchangeable mileage books offered for southern routes

A listing of railway routes from New York to Florida and southern points notes two trains daily between New York and Washington and additional connections to Memphis, New Orleans, and Jacksonville. It highlights direct connections at Memphis and New Orleans to long distance western points and advertises mileage books valid over 15 miles of Southern lines.

Puttan New York Philadelphia Balmore Washington Norfolk Richmond Raleigh Charlotte Wilmington Atlanta Birmingham Memphis Chattanooga Nashville Mongomery Mobile New Orleans Columbia Savannah Jacksonville Tampa Portsmouth Asante Savan ‘Ah Baltimore St. ‘Pula Texas California Arkansas Colorado

Steamer Oregon Wreck Leaves Passengers in Peril

A dispatch from San Francisco reports the steamer Oregon from Seattle to Vladivostok wrecked near Prince Williams with over 60 passengers aboard. Crew and passengers face danger if a storm worsens while aid parties race to assist and recover wreckage. Revenue cutters Rush and McCulloch have been dispatched to assist as messengers confirm some Oregon personnel are safe.

San Francisco Oregon Cape Hanchenbrook Prince Williams Seattle Vaden McCulloch Merchantsr Exchanger

Bank chartered as Raleigh faces powder explosion echoes

An early 20th century clipping notes the chartering of a new bank in Raleigh with $10,000 capital and key incorporators J. S. Carr S. Durham and Lsorham. It also reports a powder magazine explosion at Keystone Forward Manufacturing Company injuring homes and prompting inquiry into suspected Negodiarim involvement.

L. White Sears Pata Raleigh N.C Besioe Fortessomer City ‘Bank

Ex Gov Tyler hosts guest speaker at Raleigh fair

Raleigh September 15 Commissioner of is the house guest today of Ex Gov Tyler He will address the Fair crowds this afternoon with Bryant invited to Roanoke for a talk at the Elks home He plans to travel with his wife and Grace and the Ex Governor and Mrs Tyler to Hollins Institute for Sunday The boy Bryan will speak at Raleigh Monday morning Governor Swanson will introduce him at the Fair grounds this afternoon Also notice Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is praised for infant relief and general use by readers.

Raleigh ExGov Tyler Virginia Bryant Roanoke Elks Home Grace Flét Hollins Institute Holing Governor Swanson Bryan Fair Grounds

New York reception plans stir Republican activity

New Orleans reports that the Louisiana Republican Club will actively participate in a September 24 reception. A bid was made to keep the event non partisan while the party shows its influence. Also noted is a 75 cent Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and a Seattle press note about the cruiser Cleveland’s Havana-bound voyage with a stop at Key West for instructions.

New Orleans Ruan Louisiana Republican Club Hall F. J. Chenney & CO Toledo F. J. Chenney I Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Washington Cleveland Norfolk Havana Key West Tacoma

Colorado Summer Country Trip Advertisement

A vintage travel promo urges, with outdated spelling, a trip from St Louis on the Missouri Pacific at 9 00 to an inviting Colorado. The offer promises cool bracing air and a scenic journey to San Francisco with dates listed June 24 to July 6 and an agency in Chattanooga Tennessee.

Colorado St. Louis

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