DASTARDLY CRIME AT ASHEVILLE HOME REPORTED
A home on Hill Street in Asheville was entered overnight as a family slept. chloroform was used on J A Wilds daughter and a fire started in bed but caused no major damage. A watch fob was found, linking suspects to the scene. a bloodhound tracked a scent through a cornfield but no arrest yet. Local ads note obituary notices and low advertising rates.
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Asheville
N. C
J. A. Wild
Hill Street
Mr. Wild
Henry Wild
Ramsay's Creek notices and local church report
In Ramsay's Creek August items note Mina Lon White teaching at Gross Road School with praise. W D Barnett teaching at Mount Zion. a man near Weatmingater visits Pleasant Hill. Pleasant Hill church session led by A P Mavett with Rev J A Bond and J J Farmer, eight additions. train wreck at Wedgeway Tennessee injures five after nitroglycerin explosion, suspect injured and jailed.
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Ramsay's Creek
Explosion at Michigan Central Station levelled Essex
A massive nitroglycerin blast at Hesex Ontario near Essex killed two men and fatally injured three others, with scores more hurt. Debris destroyed the town’s depot area and surrounding buildings as guards patrolled streets under martial-law conditions.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan Central Railroad
Hesex
Ont
Eesex
Jakoman McNary
MeNary
Conlon
Manglan
Essex
Oloaed
Four Die and One Hundred Injured in Boulder Blast
Four persons were killed and about a hundred injured after a dynamite explosion at the Colorado And Southern depot in Boulder. The fire began in the depot and spread to a powder house with 1000 pounds of dynamite, shattering plate glass across the city. Property loss is estimated at 250000 dollars, with the fire believed incendiary.
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Boulder
Colo
Colorado and Southern
Silence On Wedding Day Wives Cited In Old Lore
Folkloric observations from a historical clipping describe Korean brides becoming silent objects of ridicule, with entire households on alert for any murmured syllable. A Pennsylvania wager and a Brussels couple’s vows are recalled as dramatic examples of enforced silence enduring days to a lifetime, though the tone remains anecdotal and dated. A medical ad promotes King’s Dyspepsia tablets for digestion and appetite, with local pharmacists named.
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Pennsylvania
Dupont
Hueband
Richest Policeman Reinstated in Chicago
Chicago August 10 Inspector Nicho lan Hont reputed millionaire and admitted to be the richest policeman in the world was reinstated on the police force by Chief Shippy last night and placed in charge of his old newquarters in Hydal Park.
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Chicago
Nicholan Hont
Shippy
Hydal Park
Printer Boy to Pacific Northwest Magnate Pittock
A Portland veteran printer boy from Pittsburg rose to fame as Henry L. Pittock, chief owner of the Oregonian and a key Pacific Northwest timber baron. Starting with $300, he bought land, contracted convict labor to clear it, built a cottage, then a larger home and a skyscraper block. The block will yield rising ground rent for decades as Pittock shaped public life and business in early Oregon.
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Portland
Pittsburg
Saunagea
Pacific Northwests
Henry L. Pittock
Oregonian
Associated Pros
Paciflc
Northwest
Hinz
Young Pittock
Oregon Penitentiary
Pittock
United States
Death of Dr J Ensor at Columbia town
The Columbia Record reports the death of Dr J Ensor physician and long time resident. A Republican and former chief physician of the lunatic asylum he served as postmaster for several years. He fell ill over a week ago and never recovered. His loss is deeply mourned by friends and family.
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J. F. Bungy
Poatminster
Columbia
Atitus
Konor
Heme
Maryland
Glovernor Scott
Lunatic Asylum
Ensor
Black Hand Kidnaps Child In Lower Kaat Side
A Newark area report describes the Black Hand Band allegedly abducting five and one half year old Dominica Valarde. Her father received notes demanding money, and the child vanished in broad daylight near Monroe Street. Police pursue leads as families seek safety from threats and extortion.
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New York
Kaat
Rocco Valarde
Busieat
Dominica
Valatde
Monroe Atrost Ely
Rocco
Local Happenings in Hopewell and Nearby Areas
August reports show visiting relatives from Greenville and Pickens counties. Short trips include Miss Alpha Jenkins in Georgia and Miss Mattie McWhorter near Carnusvilla, with several locals ill. An ad promotes Heidleceter Bosnia based remedies for piles at 50 cents, sold by Dr. J W Bell in Walhalla and W J Luuney in Seneca.
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J. W. Bell
Walhalla
Hopewell
L. Doyle
Ruth King
Greenville
Oscar Lant
Changa
Texas
Mamie Davis
Alpha Jopkins
Madison
Woek
Minster
M. M. McAlister
Alpha Jenkins
Georgia
W. M. Barrett
Misa Gravin Jenkins
Eddie
Freddie Pickona
Clyde Jonkine
Pickens County
Gorge Hiliu
Pickens
Mattie McWhorter
Near
Carnusvilla
Mra. _ Tonking
Heidleceter
Bosnia
W. J. Luuney
Sencoa
Engraving Orders Sought by Keoweehe Courier
Local ad offers engraving services from The Keowehe Courier in Wathalia. It invites orders for any style or quantity and provides a write or call contact for Frat Alva work.
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Fratalva
Keowehe Courior
Wathalia
Bounty Land Locals and Social News Notes
August 12 notices report Cropasro thriving after the late wind. M M Morris and family visit Salem. Miss Lillian McDonald hosts a large birthday dinner on Friday August 6. Wade Lumkin and others, Tula and Emma visit Corinth. J G McDonald and family of Helton visit his father and brother W H and W J McDonald. Arthur McDonald and Frank of Prosperity visit relatives for the new week.
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Younty
Cropasro
M. M.morris
Gon
Lawrence
Salem
Lillian McDonald
Presenta
Wade Lumkin
Sintora
Amisses Tula
Emma
Corinth
J. G. Mcdonald
Helton
W. H
W. J. McDonald
Arthur McDonald
Augusta Georgia Quarrel Ends in Wounding
Information from Parson Rera reports James W roo man near Waynesboro argued with Jethro Robieson at Robieson's home. Fronmn, mortally wounded, and Roblevon seriously wounded, with recovery in doubt. The fight appeared to be a long-simmering dispute that escalated into a duel with both showing good aim.
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Augusta
Georgia
Parson- Rera
Georgia Urain
James W. ¥Rooman
Waynesboro
Sie Brottordndlaw
Jethro Robieson
Iatter
Froonmn
Roblevon Ao
Bothil
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Worth
Tras Sen Smith & Bteok
Dan
Wend
J. W. Sell
Walhallai
J. Linney
Seneca
Hdgeway, Tn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ort
Bourg
G. W. Gignilliat
King
de We Boil
Valhalla
W. J. Dunnoy
Sonoca
Cardus
Mr. C. Austin
Memphis, Tenn
Garda
J. W. Holl
W. J. Luunoy
Sousoa
Dr. J. Jensor
Columbia Record
Foleyshoney
Black Band
Mer Father
J. W, Ol
W. J
Nashville
Memphis
Nichola
Brentwood
Tenn
Gunnoy
Dr. King
Malvern
Bounty Land Locals
Foley Shoney
Tarhanna Ealshunge
Ise
Sfust
Walla Ua
Tutalog
Anderson Hardware Co
Deentur T., Cor
Moore Atlanta, Ga
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