First Lady of the Landy Begins Her Sway
Washington remembers Mrs. William Howard Taft as the first lady of the land who has taken on social duties without oath or ceremony. The article notes her previous roles in the Philippines and Washington society, her plans to reorganize White House life, and her aim to ease presidential domestic burdens while hosting informal functions during Congress. It highlights her age, experience, and readiness to support President Taft.
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Washington
Willam Howard ‘Taft
Taft
Tat
Philippine Islands
Washington Society
White House
Congress
William Fraiser
Glasburg
Priest Assassinated in Newark Parish Rectory
Rev Erasmus Ansion curate at St Stanislaus Polish Catholic Church was shot and killed in the parish rectory in Newark. A housekeeper was also shot and is expected to die. Three men fled. motive not learned. Priest died en route to hospital.
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Newark
N. J
Erasmus Ansion
St. Stanislaus Polish Catholic Church
St. Barnabas Hospital
Fire destroys Biggs sanitarium in Greensboro
Early this morning at 2 30 in Greensboro North Carolina the Biggs sanitarium burned to the ground. The loss included seven thousand dollars of insurance on personal property and thirty five hundred on the house. Frank Greene an aged patient perished in the blaze. Several other patients were injured though not seriously. Origin of the fire is unknown.
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Greensboro
N. C
Biggs
Frank Greene
Little River News in Brief From March 6
Special: I P Holden of Georgia visited Mrs J S Holden and family for four nights. Miss Namma A Alexander finished her Fall Creek school and is home. Tom Owens fell from a shade tree and was hurt but not seriously. Norman Moore moved his shingle mill to K A Perrys and makes good shingles. Miss Inez Alexander attends Salem School. Supervisor Phillips and Commissioner Hill rode through the area. John M Holden plans to move his pin mill to W M Perrys to cut dogwood and persimmon pins. Salem to gain another mercantile firm run by Lotton Bros with a 60 by wide glass-front room. T P Alexander sick but improving. F M Crow of North Carolina visited. A dry wind storm last Wednesday night caused damage but no serious incidents reported. Mrs L G Lusk visited relatives in Cheehee. Married February at Salem church R K Smith and Miss Minnie Colley. Accidents occur, but Dr Thomas' Electric Oil helps.
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Little River
IP. G. Holden
Georgia
J.S. Holden
Namma A. Alexander
Fall Creek
Tom Owens
Norman Moore
K. A. Perry
Inez Alexander
Salem
Phillips
Commissioner Hill
John M. Holden
W. M. Perry
John
Littleton Bros
T. P. Alexander
F. M. Crow
North Carolina
L. G. Lusk
Cheehee
Salem Church
R. Ke, Smith
Minnie Colley
Pickens
Oconee
Oakway Items reports community talks and local visits
Oakway March 10 report notes special events at the Baptist Church with speeches by Clemson College's Mr. Williams and Miss Mary Nance of Laurens for Oakway High School and nearby pupils. It lists local visitors, family visits, a pastor’s improving health, and community notices including Bible class organization and school staff activities. Kentucky Joe resentenced: Lynchburg tale notes a federal case summary.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Local Resident
In a local Anderson city notice a resident Mrs. D W Tippens of 1050 Towers street describes severe rheumatism and kidney trouble with back pain and sleeplessness. She says Doan's Kidney Pills gave great relief, recommending them to others with similar symptoms. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is noted as sale agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
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D. W. Tippens
Towers Street
Anderson
8. C
Dean
Price
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
The Mule and the Cannon Civil War Tale at Fort Smith
A Confederate party during the Civil War dares to mount a captured cannon on a mule to fire on Union lines. The mule panics, delaying ignition until a shell explodes harmlessly on a hillside, scattering the soldiers. Ruth Leavitt, daughter of W. J. Bryan, gains a divorce in Lincoln Neb upon non support, custody awarded.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Blue Coats
Sam Moore
Riile
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Suffering Women
A reader testimonials that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased changes of life related nervousness and other symptoms. They credit the remedy with restored health and strength and encourage others to consider it, noting its long history as a standard female health remedy.
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Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Hanson
East Long St
Columbus
Ohio
Graniteville
Vic
Charles Banenay
R.E.D
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Ramsay's Creek sermon and local notices March 8
Rev A Marett preached at Pleasant Hill to a large audience. Nev Masolahk Cobb will preach at Cross Roads next Saturday and Sunday at 11. A three year old girl, Mary Boggs, died and is to be buried at Cross Roads cemetery. Several residents visit or return to the area, with tales of early life and old Pleasant Hill church. Mrs. Hannah L. Fendley to celebrate her 83rd birthday at J. L. Fendley’s home.
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Ramsay's Creek
Marett
Pleasant Hill
Masolahk Cobb
Cross Roads
Mary
J.C. Boggs
J. L. Fendley
Holly Springs
West Union
Walhalla
Alte
Tutt s Pills LIVER HEALTH AND HAPPINESS PROMISE
An old time local notice highlights Tutt s Pills with claims of liver health purifying blood and happiness. The item catalogs local names and events from Wolf Stake and Valhalla areas, mentioning visits, baptist appointments, and community notices along with a Foley s Honey and Tar endorsement by W Bell at Valhalla and Stonecypher Pharmacy in Westminster.
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Foley
Foxley
W. Bell
Valhalla
Stonecypher Pharmacy
Westminster
Boundary Dispute Between North Carolina And Tennessee
Attorney General Bickett acting for the Governor sues in the Supreme Court to establish the boundary line between North Carolina and Tennessee. The disputed segment lies in the Unaka mountain area, about fifteen miles long and three to four miles wide.
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Raleigh, Mayeh 12
Bickett
Supreme Court of the United States
Soldier’s Coffin Escape Wins Civil War Pension
Capt Lindsey, pension commissioner, confirms a Georgia Civil War veteran’s pension after investigation. The man allegedly deserted but proved capture and a daring escape by hiding in a coffin among six bodies buried near the prison, forcing a dramatic breakout and flight into the woods.
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Atlanta
Coffn
W. Lindsey
Lindsey
Georgia
Mysterious mule incident leads to manslaughter charge
In Tallulah Louisiana on March 10 a young Blackman is jailed on a manslaughter charge after twisting a mule's tail. An elderly Black rider was thrown from the animal and died from injuries. The event is noted in a local sparsely legible dispatch with several garbled names and places.
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Tallulah
Blackman
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