Millionaire Charles W. Alton Dies in Chicago Fall
Chicago reports Charles W. Alton a wealthy Kenosha manufacturer and brother of Nathan Alton died after falling from a fourth story hotel window. Police deem it accidental though a doctor suspects suicide. Alton, 60, left a widow and three children and owned major manufacturing properties with Nathan in Wisconsin.
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Chicago
Chas. W. Alton
Kenosha
Wis
Nathan Alton
Allen
P.M. GM
Alan
Nathan Allen
United States
Wos
Helen
Natu Atten
Lo Nothy Hin
Hils Brother
Wisconsin
W. Allen
Chieagstate Au
Wheat Crowd Takes Millions After Reciprocity Defeat
Chicago reports that the defeat of reciprocity enriched Ogden Armour and Wall Street operators who faced a May wheat loss. A syndicate now controls about 10,000,000 bushels of wheat and can demand higher prices. Wheat prices rose 1.5 to 2 cents on the news.
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Chicago
Ogden Armour
Lichstein
Wall Street
Mallonpo
Dusinth
Camorra Trial Nears Year Mark With Adjournments
In Viterbe Italy the Camorra trial linked to the murder of Genarro Cuoccolo’s wife drags on toward March, nearly a year in session. A witness deposition by Anthele Danza, a druggist, hints at past robbery and conspiracy. The proceedings also touch on cabinet critiques and foreign notices as sessions pause for holidays.
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Viterbe
Italy
Camorrista
Genarro Cuoccolo
Mwanchi
Anthele Danza
10000 Vanishes from Mail in Bh Paul Minn
A perplexing mail disappearance is reported as 10000 items vanish from Bh Paul Minnesota. Officials indicate postal handling may have misroutes or theft but no charges yet. The incident drew attention during routine mail processing and prompted inquiries by authorities. A separate note mentions a gathering in New Orleans for the International Good Roads Expo.
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Paul
Minn
Hinde
Anil
Wuesday
Dr Kig's New Discovery Aims to Stop That Gaugh
A bold headline proclaims Dr Kig's new discovery promised to halt the troublesome Gaugh. The article outlines claimed breakthroughs, potential applications, and public expectations while noting caveats from critics and guardians of medical safety.
Aviator Frank Miller Dies In Toledo Air Show Crash
Dayton Ohio September 22 crowds jeered as Frank I Miller 23 of Toledo was killed when his Strobel biplane crashed at Troy Miami County Fairgrounds. Engine failure caused propellers to strike gasoline and explode, sending wreckage and Miller hundreds of feet. Witnesses reported he had promised to fly but opted not to and the crowd mocked him before the fatal ascent.
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Dayton
Ohio
Frank I
Miller
Toledo
Miami County
Troy
Here
Meier
Cotton prices and remarks on long staple yield
Newberry Observer reports G M Summer sold six bales of long staple cotton at 18 cents per pound to run Latrons man and Crotwell sold nineteen bales at the same price. Summer says long staple yields are lower than short staple, but overall value is similar when price and yield are considered. Summer owns three acres of rich land likely to yield a bale per acre. a forty acre field is not as productive. Also notes steel stock movements as the Steel Trust dissolves and market volatility with large selling orders. common stock declines widely before later support stabilizes.
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Newberry Observer
G. M. Summer
Latrons Man
Crotwell
My. Summer
Summer
Tragic Colorado mother kills two children then herself
In Canon City on September 20 Mrs D W Garrett fatally shot her eight year old son Daniel and six year old daughter Druantia before taking her own life. The family had recently moved from Bristol Tennessee to the area.
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Dunkirk
Bala Plummer
Jim- Merslowah
Salamantoa
Trinity
Cattarangus Reservation
Miogheny
Pliers
Sven
Nathanlel Phiommer
Lowia Plusamer
Mra. Violia Pierce
Allegheny Reservation
Canon City
Colo
D. W. Garrett
Daniel
Bristol
Tennessee
No Rath in Twenty Years in Denver Nursing Visit
Denver dispatch recounts a 106 year old woman visited by a nurse who notes the old lady remains well despite age and burden. The piece also touches on a nearby story of malnutrition and a struggling grandmother overwhelmed by farming and family care, with glimpses of local life.
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Denver
Medtown
Ambush shooting wounds man hauling cotton seed in Greenville
Reese Williams, a Black man living beyond the Monaghan Mill, was shot in the face and right shoulder at 6 30 AM while hauling cotton seed. The attack, described as malicious, was investigated by Sheriff Poole but no arrests have been made. Williams’s condition was serious and authorities suspect a Black assailant.
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Greenville Piedmont
Reese Williams
Henry Willson
Monaghan Milla
Anego
Willams
Williams
Nason
Sherif Poole
Wiliams
Niy Dorer
Drove Mother to Crime in Police Court Admission
A Chicago police court heard Mrs. 1 K Lyon admit she drove her mother to crime to obtain funds for forgery. The court discharged her after hearing her story. The report touches on financial strain and related allegations as the case unfolds.
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Chicago
I Aimsett
Mra
K. Lyon
Wottthy
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Westminster, S, C
Cole
Carter Hardware Go
Amune
Walhalla
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Broken Arrow
Okla
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Cardus Woman's
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Negro
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T. M. Hagin
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Nation
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Roosevelt
Cate
Plebbteislelelolf Delotote
St. John's Tathorn Walhalla
Umberger
A. M
Otto Schumacher, Jr
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Ald Society
Auntoy Missionary Society Sauate Ing
J.J
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Mr. F
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Omico
Seneca Mardware Co
Heneca
Southern States Vane Insurance Company
L. FB. Bard
Walhalla Hotel
Marcus 0. Long
South Carolina
Omco
Oconee News
K.l.herndon
Woalhalla
Carey
Wailialt
Hugha
Ana
Sunson & Hugar
Fede
R. T. Jaynes
Corts Bell Phone
W.F. Austin
Central
Beneca, South Carolina
J. W. Byrd & Co
M. Rh. McDonald
South Caroline
T. Jaynes
James M. Moss
Insurance
L. O. White
Geo. C Ford
Blul Mingh Railway
Hetween
KART
Weyrnoune
LyAalton Seeesesgesces
LytAndornon
ArAnderson
Andernon
LytAutim. Dt
Uufon
AE Walliallivesse
Ema
Milan
James's
Nengora
Phinney’ Way
Welch
A. B. Andrews
4. R. Anderson
Wan
Ron Qvonine
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