Wreck of Panama Limited Kills Prominent Officials
A night collision near Kinmundy Illinois involved the Panama Limited and train No 25. J T Harahan former Illinois Central president FP O Melcher second vice president Rock Island and two others died. Twenty or more were injured. Cause linked to water shortage and a missed water stop order. Victims included Melcher, Harahan, Wright son of ex secretary of war, Pierce, and others.
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Centralia
J. T. Haralan
Hitnels Central Railroad
FP. O. Malcher
Rock Island Railroad
Panama Limited
Kiuntindy
Here
Harahan
Melcher
BE. B. Price
Rock Island
Hidvidge Wright
Luke Wright
Memphis
United
Melchers
Pierce
Wright
Kinmundy
Nagman
Mlinois Central Road
Winnetka
1Land Park
Chicago
Wiley Cleared of Charges in Food Board Report
Washington reported January 20 that Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, head of the chemistry bureau in the Department of Agriculture, was cleared in a House committee inquiry into charges and countercharges. The panel found no politics in the report and urged giving Wiley a free hand to oversee the pure food and drug law, shifting power from Solicitor McCabe.
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Washington
Harvey W. Wiley
Chemistry Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Storm Center
The
Food Administration
House
Wiley
Moss
Bureau Board
McCabe
Taft
Bramsett Injured in Rail Yard Crash at Greenville
A.B. Bramsett of Simpsonville, a switchman at Southern Railway yards, was crushed under a shifting engine in Greenville early today. He suffered the loss of his right foot and severe damage to the left foot likely requiring amputation, along with head and shoulder bruises. doctors hold out hope for recovery. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended to ward off croup attacks and is widely used by mothers, sold by dealers.
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Greenville
A. B. Bramlett
Simpsonville
Southern Railway
Chamberlain
Local life and events in Seneca January lull to post holiday notes
Seneca locals report a quiet post Christmas period with visits by F M Cary and Misses Helen Cary Maud Hop King plans for a school library benefit play set for February 6 moonlight rides and a local Scout Club organized by Prof M B Brockman. High school speakers prepare for county contest and community routines include social visits and church events amid a freight wreck delay and obituaries.
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Seneca
F. M. Cary
Helen Cary
Maud Hop King
Spartanburg
Enoree
Columbia
S. K. Dendy, Jr
M. B. Brockman
Wilkes Dendy
J. W. Stribling
Ed, Verner
Oscar Doyle
Jesse and Gilmer Hubbard
Mack More
Ban
Two Children Die After Pickling Berries At Home
Death reported near Salem follows suspicion of ptomaine poisoning from rusted berries used in canning. Families in Wy? area mourn as coroner inspects the jars and confirms the dangerous spoilage. Affected families mourn while community gathers for services and neighbors offer support.
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Unis
Rumpton
Oconee
Harris Shelor wedding in Westminster church
Miss Katie B Harris and Hon Joseph W Shelor wed at 3 pm in Westminster Baptist Church. The ceremony featured Lohengrin music, a bridal party in white satin, and a reception at the Garter home with luncheon. The couple will tour Atlanta Augusta St. Augustine and other cities before returning to Walhalla.
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Westminster
Katie B. Harris
Joseph W. Shelor
Walhalla
8. P. Smith
Hartwell
J. H. Hancock
Atlanta
Lohengrin
Thorns
N. Carter
T. B. Shelor
Charles Manly
Lexington
Furman University
D. 1
Mulkey
Mendelssohn
Mesdames Smith and Hancock
C. D. Marett
Carse P. Marett
Augusta
St. Augustine
Jacksonville
Columbra
Greenwood
Shelor
Inestminster
Sholor
Walhalla Bar
Seneca Bank
Keowee Courier
Oconee
South Carolina
Ida Hunt
T. N. Carter
W. D. Hull
Amoricus
South Georgia
B. Glenn
Liberty
J. Carter
Gamayville
Galags
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
J. G. Gaston
B. Tl. Cross
Marie Hall
St. Petersburg
Wia
Gaston
G. M. Walker
J. R. Garner
Spartanburg
Anderson
Carter
Blackburn
Seneca
Harris-Shelor
Westminster Circuit
Westminster M
Burely
C. B. Smith
Ruth
Wille Harris
Richmond
Nannie Harris
Staunton
D. Hamp Stanell
Knox Mill Place
Taber
Stanelll
Stancil
Tirs
M. A. Terrell
Martin
Royston
Lavonia
Georgia
M. Walker
A. Dillard
Death of Robert Wilson Found Near Little River
The body of Robert Wilson, about 65 to 70, was discovered Saturday morning near a foot-log at Norton’s Ford on the Little River, not far from Salem. He had left Salem Friday evening for home. Coroner Kerr was ill, Magistrate L W Grant presided. a jury ruled death from natural causes, likely heart failure. Burial occurred Sunday at Salem Cemetery.
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Ta Baptist Church
Marott
Stone
Andy
Missonary Society of the Presbyterian Church
M. Stribling
S. K. Dendy Retary
J.T. Holleman
Charles Gignilliat
R. L. Nimmons
Pair Play Street
C. F. Bacon
G. W. Ballenger
Browning
Italy
Aeneas
W. P.roth
B. Stribling
Robert Wilson
Little River
Salem
Wilson
Norton's Ford
Benjamin Rutledge
Kerr
L. W. Grant
Salem Cemetery
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J. E. Bauknicht
Horror
Panama
A.B. Bramsett
Paul Stevens
Ruskin Anderson
Stevens
Joe Addy
Elen Wilson
Methodist Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Dut White
Sue Daly
Women of the Baptist Church
John Harper
Charles Knox
A. W. Thompson
Luke Verner
KH. Verner
Richland
David Verner
Sallie Gilmer
Rov
Hitaren
Mrs. Jos
Joseph Mpton
Vorgalo
Helor
Mrs. Shelor
T. J. Hancock
Dizabeth
Nhar River
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