Storm at Wrightsville Beach Ravages North Carolina
A Wrightsville Beach storm causes widespread damage with over 100 people cut off by failed communications. Waves sweep the trestle and several boats are wrecked as rescue attempts begin. A separate note discusses mental health views on newspapers and a Washington State Fair set to run through the week.
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Wrightsville Beach
Winnington
N.C
Wrightsville
Wrights
Wrightiile Sound
Sears
Anernoon
Fatal shooting after dispute over crap game in Texas suburb
In Greenville Mississippi? Sept 17 a contest over a crap game led to Jule Green being fatally wounded by Mack Moore, a Black man. Moore was captured soon after the public safety incident amid considerable community excitement in the Texas suburb.
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Greenville
Jule ‘ Green
Mack Moore
Texas
Moore
Prominent Former Legislator Baker Found Murdered in Store
In Bourbersville Huntington West Virginia Bourbersville Bourbersville on September 1 16 a former state legislator named Baker was found murdered in a store with no clues. He was noted as a prominent community figure.
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War
Bourbersville
Huntington
Baker
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad Sold Widely
An ad style notice touts Swamp-Root kidney remedy as a cure for backache and misery. It urges readers to buy Samp Row bottles from druggists and to remember the product name and the address of the company in Binghamton, N Y.
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USA
Waphi
Belpuasoo
E. B. Mendes
Dr. Howard
Cardus
J. L. Broadhead
Clanton
Ala
Johnsons Death Hurts Dispensary In South Carolina
Columbia Sept 17 The death of State Senator W Johnson of Aiken may influence the push to overturn South Carolina’s dispensary system. Johnson died Friday night near Newport of the South, Aiken, after a life of ministry and law. His death coincides with a fierce political split over the dispensary, potentially shifting Senate control and the fate of the Ant idispensary movement led by Martin F Ansel. The article notes Johnson’s role in earlier trials, his switch to law, and his election to the State Senate in 1900, with a dialectical precipice looming as both dispensary and anti dispensary factions prepare for upcoming votes and county contests.
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Columbia
W Johnson
Aiken
South Carolina
Martin F. Ansel
Johnson
Newport
Aiken County
Baptist Church
Bamberg
8. C
John R.eBilinger
Bellingers
Mr. Johnson
W. T. Bellinger
John R. Bellinger
Duncan Bellinger
Johinson
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Ansel
Majoritty
Manning
Building Boom In Winston Salem Reflects Rapid Growth
The article notes a surge in construction in Winston Salem with a growing number of new business blocks. Two three story hardware stores near the courthouse, the Masonic Temple rising to five stories, a government building planned at $85,000, and the Reynolds Factor expansion. Projects include Chatham Manufacturing’s new wool mill, Memorial Hall at Salem Female Academy, and a large addition to the Southern freight depot, totaling nearly a million dollars in 1906 investments. Governor Gardner campaigns in Shelby, reveals tariff positions, and a Democratic rally nominates Mull for the legislature. a cautionary note on local politics follows.
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Winston- Salem
Bullaing
Bing
Court House
Rli
RJ Reynolds. Tobacco Co
Zin
Memorial Hall
Salem Female Academy
Taylor Bron
J. H. Phillips
Southern
Shelby
Mull
Glenna
Court Square
O. Max Gardner
C. M. Mull
Sterlingwort
Wil Male Ane
Jake Newell
Charlote
Earls
C. Max Gardner
L J A. Anthony
Anthony
Reception Plans for Bryan Trip in Greensboro
Greensboro committees escort Mr. Bryan from Raleigh to Greensboro for a reception at the McAdoo Hotel. A large crowd gathered at the station as the party arrived and prepared to travel to Raleigh, with speaking set for 6 o clock on the square between the city hall and courthouse.
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Raleigh
Mr. Bryan
Greensboro
Winston Vearing
McAdoo Hotel
Releigh
E. A. Brown
Theoper
Bryan
Arty
Cecort
Durham
Burlington
McAdoo
City Hall
Brown
Greens Hero Escort Committee
Mr. Brown
J. N. Wilson
A. L. Brooks
D. Allen Holt
J. R. Gordon
J. J. Justice
Chas. M. Stedman
Hion
A. M. Scales
J. Murphy
W. H. Osborn
Chas
D. McIver
Government hearing on scope of pure food law begins
A government hearing opened on the scope of the Pure Food Law in New York with Prof. Wiley, Director North, and Jas. Gerry leading the committee. Representatives of leading firms attended as the panel announced two daily sessions for a week.
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New York
Prof
Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Buremi
Jas. Gerry
Treasury
Six Die in Havana Explosion Levels Two Brick Buildings
A violent explosion in Havana destroyed two brick structures this morning. Six people were killed and many injured as fires broke out across the area. The blast damaged nearby shops and caused extensive smoke and debris. Local authorities and fire crews responded quickly to control the blaze and assist victims.
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Havana
Lost English Ad Describes Gift Options for Year End
A garbled ad fragment offers Sterling silver and glass items as exquisite gifts. It urges readers to write for affordable useful goods needed in this time, presenting a vague sales pitch for desirable fare and decorative wares.
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Sterling Ellvar
Fase
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Ahoskie
Richmond
Legilative
Willamsburg
Tox
Sadler
Fileton
John M. Fullen
Honey Grove
C.M. Shuford
B. Menzies
Ifee
Botte
C. M. Tridéan
C.’M. Shuford
E. B. Menzies Drug ‘Store
Prian
Adieu
Prophet Dowie
Chicago
Nowie Gester- Jay
Washington
Navy Department
Marietta
Cienfugos
Chamberlain
Shutord Drug Co
Y Cardus
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Department
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Cuba
Mennapolis
Newark
Virginle
New Jersey
Louisina
Honolulu
Mongolia
Midway Taland
Pure Food Law
Springfield
Rocky Mountain
Roy Man
Sonal Wits
United States
Woolley
X. Thacher
Thacher Medicine Co
Tion
Democrat
Hickory, N. C
G. H. Gates
Gatee Brothers
Umstead
Hickory, N. 6
Hickory
J. H. Shuford
Elliotte
N. 3
Walter A. White
Menzies Drug Store
Hickory, N.C
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