Dramatic Union Raid to Burn Georgia Rail Bridges
The Cleveland Press recounts James J. Andrews leading a covert Union raid deep in Confederate Georgia to burn bridges on the Georgia and East Tennessee rail lines. The mission fails near Chattanooga as pursuers close in. Andrews and seven others are executed while the rest are later exchanged.
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Autograph Quilt Fund Drive At Broadway M E Church
Women of section 2 at Broadway M E church plan an autograph quilt for Mrs C W Tinsley wife of the pastor. R H Sullivan writes the contributors names, 460 signed at ten cents each. Funds go to the church.
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Weather Bureau
Russia on the Eve of Famine Warns of Hunger Across Provinces
A Moscow dispatch reports Russia nearing famine with about one third of European Russia provinces producing insufficient crops. Only two of roughly 70 provinces show good yields, while heat drought pests and rail logistics cripple distribution. The vast famine area exceeds 500000 square miles and involved over 42 million people, with roads and railways shaping relief.
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European industry sags as Austria and France face upheaval
London reports a rapid industrial crisis across Europe. Austria sees crop shortfalls and falling prices causing mill closures while Prager iron shares slump to half their 1899 level. Hungary plans large public works to stave off starvation as thousands return from Germany. France also declines with 151 leading stocks dropping $250 million in six months due to Russian loans.
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Republicans Hold Beer Free Meeting in Baptist Church
A Republican gathering at the colors baptist church near Rhode Island and Wockests drew several hundred attendees including Gurley Brewer M L Clawson and candidate Bookwalter. Reportedly beer flowed at other venues, but none was served at the church event. Some crowd members noted disappointment at the absence of beer.
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Crall
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End of the quarrels as Dolly agrees to engagement
In a domestic scene, two young lovers quarrel and then seek to seal an engagement. Dolly, wary of her guardian aunt, relents after the narrator presses for a real commitment. The aunt interrupts as Dolly yields and announces the end of their quarrels.
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Insane Carpenter Vanderlee Tied to McKinley Assassination
In Cleveland Ohio on September 26 Minor Vanderlee a carpenter living with Patrolman Budinger reacted to the McKinley assassination by going insane. He spoke of anarchists, suffered insomnia and feared being hunted as an anarchist, saying to a friend that they would poison him at a state hospital.
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Fashions and Prices Highlight Indianapolis Shop Window
Prices on a variety of women’s accessories and garments are listed with bold value figures. Feather boas at 5.57, silk scarves at 1.75, lace scarves at 1, silk shawls at 1.98, woolen shawls at 2, ready to wear silk waists, and tucks described as cords reflect fall imports. Tailor suits feature tibelines at 2.50 per yard and hopsackings around 2 a yard with a broad color range.
Coombs Rejects 30009 Offer for Apple Crop
Kansas City report states B F Coombs refused a 30009 bid for his year’s apple crop after evaluating prospects. C O McDonald for Patrick Gleason of Le Roy NY said Coombs’ holdings include 640 acres at Parker Kas 500 at Lane and 460 at Willow Springs. He expects 30900 barrels overall with 40 carloads of Jonathans.
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Private life of McKinley revealed by Allen Carnes
Canton reporter Allen Carnes recalls President McKinley as a dignified man with a sharp sense of humor who loved a good joke but avoided coarse stories. He highlights McKinley’s devotion to wife Ida and the vigilant care he showed during storms, reflecting a deep partnership and strength of character.
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