Tortured Aged Woman to Death in Zion City
Five members of the Parbamite sect in Zion City are under arrest for torturing to death 64 year old Mrs. Letitia Greenbaulgh. The group believed she was possessed by a devil and subjected her to exorcism by prayer and violent restraint, causing paralysis and eventual death. Among the detainees are a son and daughter.
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Chicago
Parbamites
Zion City
Letitia Greenbaulgh
Dowie's Church
How to Deal With Tramps in New York
Sept 20 New York note describes approaching cold weather driving tramps from parks and trains. Railroads plan police coordination and action. New York Central stations a hundred sworn youth as special officers to deter boarding trains and theft. Freight losses are pegged at about $20,000 yearly in Eleventh Avenue yards.
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New York
Minneapolia
New York Central
Here
Albany
Eleventh Avenue
County Commissioners Win Suit Against Treasurer
Winston Sateri reports the county commissioners won a suit against County Treasurer Hut Higgins over commissions. The jury awarded the commissioners $15,264 plus 12 percent interest from December 1, 106. The case stems from a rollback of commissions from 2 percent to 1.12 percent in the last year of Higgins term. Courts adjourned. next week Jago Moore travels to Ashe Cove County for fall term court.
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Winston Sateri
Ie County
ExtCounty
Hute Higgins
Riggins
Jago Moore
Ashe Cove
Women Attacked in Philipsburg Streets. Italians Suspected
Philipsburg New Jersey residents report women assaulted on city streets last night. A posse led by May or Firth is believed to be pursuing assailants thought to be Italians. An unrelated ad advises caregivers to use Cascarweet for infant stomach relief.
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Philipsburg
N. J
Nothing heard of Drinkard who left with funds
Winston Salem N C Sept 20 according to Mr Thomas traveling agent of the Virgina Brewing Co who has been here for some days his company has not heard a word from W H Drinkard who gul s appropriated several thousand dollars of the Arm s money while agent at this place Mr Thomas says his company will not prosecute Drinkard but leave the matter to the bonding company which has been called upon to make good the shortage A letter from the aged father of Drinkard in Virginia says he has heard nothing since he left Winston It is believed he will be captured sooner or later unless he settles with the bonding company The Recorder J A Grimb lectured the city police on their duties ordering rearrest of bonds forfeiture cases Winston s Fish Market The city is erecting a brick fish market behind the meat market in the municipal building The new market will emphasize cleanliness and convenience with central meat sales supervised by the city market clerk The case of Tie in Whitaker turvey Co contesting alley rights ended in a non suit since plaintiff failed to file a Notice of appeal to the supreme court Kerner vs Manchester Assurance Co a $300 policy dispute was tried and disposed of The policy had been taken out in Kerner Bros name later claimed by F F Kerner who had taken over the business The agent denies notice Salt of county commissioners vs ex Treasurer H Tiggins involves about $400 as Miggins seeks 2 percent commissions while the commissioners granted 1 1/2 percent Eight lawyers are involved two sides combined.
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J. A. Grimb
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Ofice
Girl Reported Kidnapped by Men Posing as Officers
Detroit Sept 20 A 20 year old waitress Helen Frenchy was reported abducted by two men who pretended to be police officers. They led her from the street to take her to police headquarters for questioning, while a woman observer worried about her fate.
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Detroit
Mich
Helen Frenchy
Represent. Selves
Delving Into Trust’s Affairs Reveals Rockefeller Holdings
New York reports John D. Rockefeller owns 247,692 of 97,500 shares of Standard Oil Co of New Jersey valued near 100 million dollars at 440 dollars a share. Tilford testifies in the federal action in this city today. The record lists holdings for William Rockefeller 11,700 shares and H. H. Rogers 16,020. The University of Chicago owns 5,000 shares. Academics note oil trust earnings between 800 million and 200 million since 1882.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
W. H. Tilford
Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Tilford
HH. Rogers
University of Chicago
Standard Oil
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Kellogg
Auchincless
Benjamin Brew
Paul ‘Babcock
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M. Flagler
Charles Harkness
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Esther J. Jennings
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Oliver G. Jennings
Walter Jennings
James F. Kerr
A. H. McGregor
H. Payne
Cha. Pratt
H.W. Rogers
Will Rockefeller
William T. Wardwell
Percy
Williams
Era of the Electric Locomotive Emerges in Rail History
An early discussion outlines the shift from steam to electric traction in American railroading. It notes the advantages of electric locomotives in power, hauling capacity, and easier handling, while referencing 1851 experiments, grade and curve challenges, and the role of the General Electric Compass and Eagle railroads in testing new traction.
The Great Change from the Chicago sews
In a satirical scene Sandy Picks notes changing times as he crafts straw and recalls past claims of San Francisco origins. A sympathetic housewife questions the hobo life while a teacher’s class shows a child misreading Mary and the lamb and pointing to a buttonhook illustration.
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Sandy Picks
San Francisco
Lia‘hte
Mary
Rail depots and tracks in Hickory face fresh order
Raleigh Sept 20 An order by the corporation commission requires Carolina and Northwestern and Southern Railway to show cause within ten days why depot facilities and trackage improvements ordered earlier should not be installed. The move follows recent tensions when unknowns removed track and workmen were barred from relay. The commission seeks to adjust north side depot track and continuing work will span six more months including a major survey. The same issue also covers moving the depot area and related work.
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Raleigh
Corporation Commission
Carolina and Northwest
Southern Railway
Hickory
Carolina Fand Northwestern
Allen J. Barwick
State Department of Public Dstruction
Anna Mary Killigan
W. L. Killigan
Newton
N.C
North Carolina Day In Public Schools
Raleigh observes North Carolina day in public schools with a suggested program for October 12. The theme focuses on Irish settlements in North Carolina and covers Mecklenburg Iredell Lincoln Gaston Guilford and Orange counties with special treatment. The date may be moved to suit school convenience.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Mecklenburg
Iredell
Lincoln
Gaston
Guilford
Orange
Mt Airy Market For Apples And Cabbage In N C
Mt Airy sees daily wagon streams bringing apples and cabbage. Cabbage crates fetch about 60 cents, selling near 110 per crate and promising strong farmer profits this year. A revival service is held at Central Methodist Church led by Rev J B Abernethy. Cantee and Lowry sell grocery here to Granite Mercantile Co. DeWitts Little Early Risers pills advertised by C M Shuford.
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Airy
N. C
Central Methodist Church
J.B. Abernethy
Cantee
Lowry
Granite Mercantile Company
Says America Hampers Growth of Industries
New York September 2 Eugene Zimmerman Cincinnati capitalist who met the Duchess of Manchester and her husband on their Irish estate discusses in an interview how Britain supports Tre land and colonies with money. He says the British government fosters industry while the American policy hampers. He notes attempts to separate industries and cites railroads as an example. He questions how federal regulation of railroads and other industries could be achieved without hampering growth.
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New York
Eugene Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Duchess of Manchester
Treland
Ireland
Zimmerman
Union tax values rise sharply in 1907 abstracts
Union County auditors report total taxable property at 6 167 672 dollars, up 568 675 from last year. Poll taxes paid by about 3 878 men at 1 dollar each and 2 600 dogs taxed at 60 cents each account for part of revenue, with total taxes expected around 114 005.80 dollars. Personal property abstracts pending release to the public later.
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Union
D. C
Lancaster
Union Lounty
Tate
Spencer Man A death by own action
Salisbury N G September 20 Mr Geo A Kepley of Spencer committed suicide yesterday morning at his home by taking two two ounce bottles of Irudanum. Kepley 45 years old leaves a wife four children and a mother. He came to Spencer from Davidson county about two years ago and had a job with the Southern in its Spencer shops. He had been on a drunken spree and a bottle of Janda mum was taken from him Wednesday, he somehow secured more of the poison and ended his life.
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N. G
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Kepley
Davidson County
Southern
Unknown Tongue Religion Preached in Greenville Tent
A Georgia fanatic preaches the Unknown Tongue in a Greenville tent meeting. He alternates sane talk with unintelligible jargon that resembles linotype chatter. Attendees report trance-like states as the organizers claim divine power. Women threaten voting action by opposing the Stork proposition.
Sour Stomach and Digestion Remedy Ad Claims
A fragmented 19th century advertisement touts a digestive remedy promoting relief from sour stomach appetite weakness and indigestion. It references E. G. OsWitt & Co of Chicago and W. S. Martin, listing reconstructive properties and digestion benefits amid garbled copy.
Dark Jungle Fantasies From a Child’s Adventurous Tale
A fragmented narration recalls a child’s fearsome jungle scene with snakes on the carpet and wild animals on the sofa. A loyal dog and a gun offer protection as Indians are said to have vanished and elephants now lurk near a cavern, with the child imagining bravery and transforming the foe into a teddy.
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Tableteg
Digestive Aid Ad Cites Edison Quote in 19th Century Notice
An old Houston Post advertisement features Thomas A. Edison praising proper digestion and warns of indigestion caused by overeating. It touts Kodo as a natural digestant blend that aids stomach digestion and reduces belching sour stomach and nausea. The copy notes availability from Cat Shufora.
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Thomas A. Edison
Vy Cat
Shufora
Siam King Chi tongkorn Celebrates Birthday in Germany
King of Siam invited all to join him in celebrating his birthday in Hamburg on September 21. Champagne and wines flowed freely at Hurhaus as the king announced festivities would continue at his expense for ten days. The birthday celebration is estimated to cost $250,000 with a prior outlay of $1,500,000 in Germany.
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King Chitongkorn
Siam
Hurhaus
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