Quotable Bits and Quips From The Express Iowa
A collage of wry and pointed observations on society science and politics. Notable lines reference Taylor a fast sprinter. Norway seaweed fuel. women proposing. famine in China. a Chicago woman's rejection. Dr Emil Reich on music. skull collection linked to Greek fraternities. a Alabama poet about fishermen. a Washington expert on eating green fruit. Prof Bell on flight. a Paris paper on William II. a St Louis clock company teen temporary manager. and a moral about punctuality versus vigilance.
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St. Louis
Saint Louis University establishes chauffeur chair
A St. Louis university has established a chair for chauffeurs. It will likely make rides nicer, unlike rides given by drivers who know nothing of the classics.
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St. Louis University
Roller Skating Craze Sparks Fear of Street Paving
Roller skating parties held in a rink set up on a lawn become a rising fad. Observers warn that if the craze grows, cities may pave streets with asphalt and prohibit autos and wagons.
Chinese Laundrymen Form Military Company in Chicago
Chinese laundries in Chicago organize a military company amid fears of upheaval following the empress dowager's death. Some fear the group could cause trouble by returning home to assist enemies through laundry work.
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Chicago
Diluting wine with water and brain storm germs
Question asks how long water kills the germs of brain storms in wine after dilution. No scientific datum provided. Text frames a hypothetical microbial risk and contrasts with six hour sanitation claim for waterborne microbes.
Snowball Hit Confession Aims at Cow Across Street
Fragmentary passage describes a girl who won a husband through a snowball hit and plans to confess to the man that she intended to hit a cow on the opposite street. The details imply a rural or humorous scene with local stakes.
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Dhou
Rocket Mail On Tonga Islands Aerial Letter Delivery
The article describes using skyrockets to deliver mail to Tonga islands where reefs make landing dangerous. Letters are attached to large rockets fired from ships and reach shore safely.
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Tonga Group
Pacific
Quebec Plains to Be National Park at 300th Founding
The plains of Abraham may become a national park to mark Quebec’s 300th anniversary if leading organizers prevail. The site now houses a rifle factory whose owners seek more space instead of relocation.
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Plains of Abraham
Quebec
Hotels that get the money stay open says Evening Mail
The Evening Mail argues New York hotels survive by attracting guests and income, contrasting the old boniface with the modern clerk. The Detroit Free Press notes the column’s compact syllogism that moneyed hotels endure while those lacking funds fail.
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The
Evening Mail
New York
Boniface
Detroit Free Press
Rumors Circulate on Chamberlain Health and Cancer Talk
Reassuring family reports on Mr. Chamberlain’s health coexist with persistent whispers about the incurable nature of his illness. A private English circle reportedly states that he is dying from cancer, fueling speculation.
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Mr. Chamberlain
England
Woman Seeks Divorce Over Husband’s Past Marriage Incident
A divorce applicant alleges her husband was taken to their home on their wedding day by his former wife who stood at the door and refused entry, taking the husband back. The remark notes some men are careless about such matters.
Bequest for Crippled Children at St Luke's Hospital
James Morris of New York arranged in his will to leave 87000 dollars to benefit crippled children and sick little ones at St Luke's hospital. The funds are to provide rides in Central Park and music as part of life work in memory of his wife who preceded him in death.
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James Morris
New York
St. Luke's Hospital
Central Park
Vanderbilt heiress to marry Marquis of Anglesey
A London cable reports that Miss Gladys Vanderbilt owner of 20 million dollars will wed the Marquis of Anglesey. Friends are surprised to learn the Marquis is believed to be financially strained.
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London
Gladys Vanderbilt
Marquis of Anglesey
Oil King Must Obey in Oil Trust Subpoena Case
In Chicago Judge Landis refused to ease a subpoena on Standard Oil chief John D Rockefeller. Rockefeller's attorney argued he is elderly and overextended, but the judge insisted he must appear and answer questions to probe the company’s alleged fine. Subpoenas were issued for Rockefeller and other officers to testify July 6 in Chicago. some executives were in Europe or away from the city. In Findlay, Ohio, the jury in the Ohio case against Standard Oil disagreed and was discharged, with reported voting splits suggesting mixed verdict signals before the deadlock.
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Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Landis
John S. Miller
Oil Trust
J. Miller
United States District
Simms
Distict
Wilkerson
H. H. Rogers
John R. Archbold
Federal Court of Chicago
United States
Henkel
Marshal Henkel
Mr. Rogers
W. H. Tilford
Europe
Wm. Rockefeller
Charles M. Pratt
John D. Archbold
Wm. T. Howe
Charles T. White
James A. Moffett
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
H. E. Felton
Union Tank Line
Findlay
Mine Blast an Accident in Vindicator Mine Trial
Boise witnesses dispute blame in the Vindicator mine blast. Thomas Wood testified he placed giant powder at the shaft the night before the explosion and that McCormick and Beck arrived at the eighth level before the blast. He said the powder vanished and the men were killed on the sixth level.
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Boise
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Haywood
Vindicator
Thomas Wood
Vindicator Mine
McCormick
Beck
Wood
Orchard
William
Easterly
D. C. Copley
Hercules
Steunenberg
Master appointed to test Eddy competency in 1907 suit
Judge Edgar Aldrich of Littleton named master by Judge Robert N. Chamberlain to determine if Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy could intelligently manage her finances and property. The task covers the 1907 date of March 1 and requires a report by September 30, 1907 in a suit brought by her son George W. Glover and others as next friends for an accounting.
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Concord
N. H
Edgar Aldrich
Littleton
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Robert N. Chamberlain
Supreme Court
Farmer Kills Wife in Minnesota Home Incident
Waverly Minnesota farmer John J. Mooney surrendered after killing his wife Friday noon. He said dinner was not prepared and when he complained she challenged him with a bread knife. he struck with a wooden block and stabbed her, then killed her instantly with a blow to the head.
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Waverly
Minn
John J. Mooney
Mooney
Judge Hebbard Ends Life Attempt in Temple Chambers
San Francisco report states Superior Judge K C Hebbard attempted suicide in his chambers after bar association urged impeachment for gross intemperance. A reporter restrained the revolver before fatal harm occurred.
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Judge Hebbard
San Francisco
The
Bar Association
K. C. Hebbard
Temple Israel
Cincinnati Professor Evans Dies After Health Leave
Cincinnati University of Cincinnati professor Thomas B. Evans, who had just received a year’s leave for health reasons, died at his home in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Thomas B. Evans
University of Cincinnati
Saloon District in Morenci Destroyed by Fire
Fire in Morenci Arizona wiped out the entire saloon section on Wednesday night. The blaze consumed twenty seven buildings with estimated losses around 100000 dollars and only about 3000 dollars in insurance.
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Arizona
el Paso
Tex
Morenci
Ariz
Fire destroys Hong Kong theater killing hundreds
In Hong Kong a devastating theater fire killed about 500 Chinese audience members and ten actors as the building collapsed after explosions under the floor. Authorities suspect concealed explosives caused the blaze triggering the collapse and rapid spread of flames.
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Victoria
B. C
Hongkong
Sunday Not a Week Day in Seymour Saloon Case
Seymour Wisconsin saloonkeeper L A Stammer argues Sunday is not a week day and challenges an arrest for keeping his bar open after 11 PM on a Sunday. He contends the ordinance reads closed each and all week days at 11 o'clock PM, implying Sunday exemption.
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Seymour
Wis
L. A
Stammer
Seven Die As Tenement Falls In Italian Quarter
Seven people died when a ramshackle tenement collapsed in New York City’s downtown Italian quarter early Tuesday. Six victims were from one Italian family. three other family members, including the father and mother, were badly injured in the same incident.
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New York
Short strike by Butte letter carriers demands higher pay
In Butte Montana twenty seven letter carriers walked out on Thursday to press for higher wages. After three hours all but nine returned voluntarily, ending the demonstration.
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Butte
Mont
St Paul Men Arrested on Mail Fraud Warrants
St Paul residents Lewin A Wood George W Wood Bruce D Tuttle and Martin P Quigley were arrested by United States deputy marshals Friday on warrants charging them with using the mails for fraudulent purposes.
Tragic Killing in St Louis Aged Stepdaughter Suspect
A quarrel between Bertha Wheeler a 17 year old black girl and her stepmother Sallie McGinnis ends with McGinnis dying from a stone thrown by Bertha in St Louis.
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St. Louis
Bertha Wheeler
Sallie McGinnis
Missing Alton Man Returns After 2500 Miles Trip
St Louis Albert Woltemade cashier of the Alton Illinois branch of the Anheuser Busch Brewing association had been missing eight days. He returned home Wednesday saying he suddenly grew worried and left without knowing why or where he was going. He went to Texas and traveled around there before joining a cattle shipment to Chicago at Fort Worth. In Chicago Tuesday his mind cleared.
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Alton
St. Louis
Albert Woltemade
Alton, Ill
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association
Texas
Fort Worth
Chicago
Madison Assembly approves direct U.S. Senate election plan
The Wisconsin Assembly on Friday passed by 69 to three a senate resolution calling for United States senators to be elected by direct vote, shaping a push for electoral reform in Madison.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
Senate
United States
Dynamite Blast Kills Eight in Virginia Incident
A premature dynamite blast near Tola in Charlotte County on Tuesday afternoon killed eight people outright and seriously injured six others. The explosion occurred in a box of dynamite and is being investigated for cause and safety lapses.
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Houston
Tola
Charlotte County
Yale Senior Is Killed In Auto Crash
D Leet Oliver of Pittsburg a senior in Sheffield Scientific school was killed in an automobile accident Wednesday. Two other Yale students and a guest were injured.
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Yale
New Haven
Conn
D. Leet Oliver
Pittsburg
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale Crew Wins Thames Race In Image of Classic Rivalry
Yale defeated Harvard by a boat length in a four mile Thames race amid record crowds. Harriman was briefly arrested aboard a motor boat for violating race limits, later released after the contest. Cornell won the intercollegiate eight at Poughkeepsie, with Syracuse top in the varsity four and Wisconsin leading in the freshmen eight.
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New London
Conn
Thames River
Yale
Harvard
Cambridge
R E. H. Harriman
Lieut. Bulmer
Roosevelt
Lieut. Palmer
Revenue Cutters
Harriman
Schweppe
Regatta Committee
Bulmer
Gresham
Mr. Harriman
Lieut
Navy Yard
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Cornell
Syracuse
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Wisconsin
Suspected of Wife Murder Haunts London Cleric
Walter Swinburne Hancock, once an Episcopalian clergyman in Chicago barred by his bishop for woman troubles, is under police watch in London on suspicion of poisoning his wife, widow of Paul Townsend Jones of New York, with a Kensington coroner’s inquest underway referencing Hancock's 1897 Chicago troubles.
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London
Walter Swinburne Hancock
Chicago
Paul Townsend Jones
New York
Kensington
Hancock
Victory For Clemenceau in Chamber Vote
Paris reports a decisive 120 vote majority in the chamber of deputies granting confidence to Clemenceau's government after an eight hour debate. The premier's victory came despite strikes by extreme Socialists from the south as they attacked the policy but failed to derail the government.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Clemenceau
M. Clemenceau
Five Die in Fire at Almonte Laundry Home
Five people died in a Thursday blaze that destroyed a laundry owned by W. P. Armstrong. Armstrong escaped with his wife and four children unharmed. Local authorities investigating the fire in Almonte Canada.
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Almonte
Can
W. P. Armstrong
Armstrong
Widow of Louis Agassiz Dies in Arlington Heights
Boston reports the death of Elizabeth Cabot Cary Agassiz widow of Harvard zoology professor Louis Agassiz at Arlington Heights She was born in Boston eighty five years ago and lived a life linked to science education and reform.
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Louis Agassiz
Boston
Elizabeth Cabot Cary Agassiz
Harvard
Arlington Heights
Railroads and Hadley Seek Supreme Court Jurisdiction Rift
Missouri railways and Attorney General Hadley plan to bring the two cent law jurisdiction question to the United States Supreme Court within days after a conference. They aim to resolve jurisdiction and other points early before the railways face the September 17 trial deadline.
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Kansas City
Missouri Railways
Hadley
United States Supreme Court
Kinnish
Frank Hagerman
Hagerman
Smith McPherson
United States District Court
Supreme Court
Kansas harvest labor tension under Hepburn bill
T. B. Gerow director of Kansas free employment bureau protests Hepburn bill changes that reduced harvest crew sizes from five men per party to sixteen. He alleges pay agents route workers to unwanted locations, farmers report trouble obtaining labor, risking wheat crop loss. He addressed the protest to H. E. Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Topeka
Kan
T. B. Gerow
Free Employment Bureau of Kansas
H. E. Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas
Mr. Gerow
New York Storm Causes Deaths and Damage
A deadly electrical storm hit New York and surrounding areas after a day of extreme heat and humidity. Three people were killed Walter Dixon in Fishkill John Lawless in Brooklyn and Miss McKenna of Newark New Jersey. The storm also caused fires and damage to several structures including two churches whose steeples were torn apart.
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New York
Walter Dixon
Fishkill
John Lawless
Brooklyn
Miss McKenna
J. A. McKenna
Newark
N. J
Union Hill
Lightning strikes banner pole near president in Oyster Bay
Lightning struck and shattered a presidential banner pole about 100 feet from the executive office in Oyster Bay Wednesday afternoon. No one was injured.
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Oyster Bay
War Tax Ruling May Return $7,000,000 to Estate
Judge Pollack of the United States circuit court ruled that a Spanish-American war tax of $3,173.79 on the estate of George A. Madill was illegal. The Union Trust Company as executor brought the test suit. If the decision stands on appeal, funds collected as war tax could be refunded, potentially affecting millions.
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St. Louis
Pollack
United States
George A. Madill
Union Trust Company
Madill
Big Music Firm in Trouble
Lloyd Baxter company, a major West Virginia music firm, petitions for a receiver. It operates a Montpelier Ohio store in addition to its Parkersburg WV location.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Lloyd Baxter Company
West Virginia
Montpelier
Arkansas Governor Pardons Former State Senator
Governor Pindall in Little Rock granted a pardon to F. O. Butt once a state senator from Carroll County who was convicted of bribery involving Senator R. R. Adams and sentenced to two years in prison.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Pindall
F. O. Butt
Carroll County
R. R. Adams
Too Young For A Stick At A Country Treat
A settlement worker recalls a country children's treat where lemonade and edibles were shared. One infant, with a twig floating in his drink, declares he is too little to drink lemonade with a stick in it, revealing a witty moment of childhood innocence.
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N. Y
Equitable Life withdraws from Texas over state reserve rule
The Equitable Life Assurance Society reports its end of year two under new management shows $10,958,000 invested in Texas, double the required 75 percent reserve rule, citing tax penalties for thrifty policyholders in other states. The bulk of reserves are in southern and western states, with detailed state allocations across numerous states and territories.
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Texas
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable New
Equitable
Ala
Ariz
Ark
Cal
Fla
Idaho
Ind. Ter
Ind
Iowa
Mich
Minn
Miss
Mont
Neb
N. C
N. D
Ohio
Okla
Ore
S. G
S. D
Tenn
Utah
Wash
W. Va
Wis
Sailors’ Friend H. A. Hanbury Guides Seafarers
Sixty thousand sailors rely on H. A. Hanbury the United States shipping commissioner for the port of New York. He acts as sailors judge and jury handling papers for foreign-flag crew and resolving disputes with masters. His reforms curb abuses like mandatory outfit purchases by crew. His Battery Park office enables quick access to departing ships.
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H. A. Hanbury
Mr. Hanbury
United States Shipping
Port
New York
Battery Park
Hardening Drill Tip by Sulfuric Acid Immersion
The English mechanic describes hardening an ordinary drill in sulfuric acid to produce a very hard point for cutting tempered steel or rock. Dip the heated dull cherry red drill tip into a shallow acid bath about one eighth of an inch deep, leaving the rest soft. If the tip breaks, re-harden with slightly less acid in the vessel.
Prosperity Seen in Ability to Pay Higher Prices
Mr. Dustin Stax argues that rising prices signal true prosperity because people can afford them, reflecting confident economic conditions. The Washington Star quotes Stax stating this view as conclusive evidence of prosperity.
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Dustin Stax
Washington Star
Coffee Complexion and Postum Offer Relief Story
A reader claims coffee caused dark blotches on her face and body and credits stopping coffee with Postum Food Coffee for restoring her complexion. She attributes improved digestion and nerves to Postum and urges using it with nutritious food, signaling a period advertisement tone.
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Postum
Wellville
Wreck on the Frisco Caused by Spreading Rails
A Frisco southbound passenger train wrecked near Johnson Station Arkansas five miles south of Springdale after heavy rains undermined track. Fifteen people were badly bruised including Dr J Weems of Fort Smith with a broken collarbone. The dining car and two sleepers left the rails while engine and some cars passed safely. Dr Colvin of California aided the injured and all were later moved to Fayetteville. A second train formed later in the afternoon for the journey onward.
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Springdale
Ark
Frisco Road
Johnson Station
Here
J. Weems
Fort Smith
Colvin
California
Fayetteville
Auto plunges off bluff into Big Stone lake near Ortonville
In Ortonville Minnesota a fast car veered off a 40 foot bluff into Big Stone lake. Passengers include Charles and Walter Bucholz Appleton merchants and Walter's three year old son. Charles sustained internal injuries. others hurt with possible drownings. A gasoline launch aided rescue efforts.
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Ortonville
Minn
Big Stone Lake
Charles
Walter Bucholz
Appleton
Walter
Lake Shore
Colubus Youth Soars in Sky Cycle Over Ohio
Cromwell Dixon, 14, piloted a foot powered sky cycle from Columbus. An adverse air current lifted him more than a mile and carried him several miles before a safe landing. He remained calm as thousands watched with concern during the dramatic ascent.
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Columbus
Cromwell Dixon
Dixon
Five Assayers Arrested in Goldfield Ore Theft Case
Five assayers M. J. Smith S. H. Prince C. J. Trask Henry Lutzenheiser and Fred Lutzenheiser were arrested in Goldfield Nevada after 1500 pounds of high grade ore valued at 50000 was recovered from the Little Florence mine. Bail set at 1000 each and hearings scheduled for July 12.
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Goldfield, Nev
Little Florence
M. J. Smith
S. H. Prince
C. J. Trask
Henry Lutzenheiser
Fred Lutzenheiser
Fight Ends in Neck-Breaking Death at Fairmount Park
Kansas City police report James Wilson 22 formerly a local Teamsters Union delegate killed in a Sunday fight at Fairmount Park. Albert Poindexter 22 and Luther Poindexter 19 were involved. Albert struck Wilson breaking his neck. Wilson died 20 minutes later and the Poindexters were arrested.
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Kansas City
James Wilson
Teamsters’ Union
Fairmount Park
Albert Poindexter
Luther Poindexter
Luther
Wilson
Albert
Poindexter
Longshoremen Strike Cunard Umbria Sunday Docking
New York longshoremen walked off the job as the Cunard steamer Umbria from Liverpool docked. They demanded 60 cents an hour for Sunday work, a demand refused. Stewards aided by non union workers moved the baggage from the ship.
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New York
Cunard Line
Umbria
Liverpool
Cincinnati Theater Magnate Hubert Heuck Dies at Home
Cincinnati theatre impresario Hubert Heuck died Sunday afternoon at his city residence after months of illness. He built a renowned stage career and led major productions across the region. He is survived by family and a legacy in American theater.
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Cincinnati
Hubert Heuck
Fatal stabbing in Mitchell county dispute over tax returns
A Bakersville report says County Treasurer J. C. Randolph stabbed County Commissioner Anderson Burleson to death near Charlotte after a dispute over tax returns. The incident occurred in Mitchell county with authorities investigating the fatal encounter.
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Charlotte
N C
Bakersville
Mitchell County
J. C. Randolph
Anderson Burleson
Spanish War Minister Dies in Madrid
Madrid reports General Lono, minister of war, died Sunday. He assumed the portfolio from Premier Maura in January.
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Madrid
Gen. Lono
Maura
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Emil Reich
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Alabama
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D Jary
Standard Company
Witness
Mrs. Eddy
Aldrich
Farmer
Seymour, Wis
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H. Harriman
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