Prohibition Wins in Most South Carolina Wet Counties
Returns from twenty-one South Carolina counties show Prohibitionists victorious in fifteen, with Aiken Charleston Richland and parts of Georgetown and Beaufort favoring the dispensary. One half the state was already dry amid a compromise law pending state wide prohibition.
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Columbia
D. C
South Carolina
Prohibition
Abbeville
Bamberg
Barnwell
Berkley
Colleton
Dorchester
Flatfield
Hampton
Kershaw
Lee
Lexington
Orangeburg
Sumter
Willamsburg
Aiken
Charleston
Richland
Georgetown
Beaufort
Florence
Senate temperance panel backs Fuller bill after amendment
Montgomery Aug 18 The senate committee on temperance agreed to report the drastic Fuller prohibition bill favorably after striking the section barring newspapers from publishing advertisements of intoxicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Senate Committee On Temperance
Reward Raised for Slayer of Anna Schumacher
New York increases reward to 2500 dollars for information leading to the capture of the murderer of Miss Anna Schumacher. Rochester notes the augmented bounty as authorities intensify efforts in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anna Schumacher
Rochester
Anna Sechttmacher
Seventeen-Year-Old Girl Dies At Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
A seventeen-year-old girl who died at Holy Sepulchre cemetery ten days ago has seen her indemnity raised from six hundred to twenty five hundred dollars.
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Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Busey and Addie McClain Interred in Urbana Family Home
The burial for General S. T. Busey and his niece Miss Addie McClain, drowned in Lake Mantrap Minnesota, was held at the Urbana family home. The joint funeral drew many Twin City residents and the Grand Army of the Republic led the services for the Civil War veteran. Governor Marshall of Indiana dismissed rumors of a meeting with Governors Johnson of Minnesota and Harmon of Ohio on national politics.
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Champaign
Iml
S. T. Busey
Addie McClain
Lake Mantrap
Minn
Urabana
Twin City
Grand Army of the Republic
Busey
Seventy Sixth Winds Infantry
Petoskes
Mich
Marshall
Indiana
Johnson
Minnesota
Harmon
Ohio
Earth shock rattles city with no casualties or damage
An August quake struck Liston area causing strong ground motion that alarmed residents. No casualties or damage were reported, and the event was localized with no aftereffects noted.
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Liston
National Game a Baseball Skirmish Across Major Cities
Baseball scores and batter lists fill a chaotic Chicago to Kansas City circuit. Teams like Cincinnati St. Louis Washington Cleveland Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City Toledo battle through varied box scores and lineups led by players such as Needham Campbell Roth Sallee Beebe Phelps Maddox Brandon Adams Gibson Dineen Criger Young Bemis Powell Stephens Joss Summers Schmidt Owens Hughes Slagle Howley Gehring Halla Peits McGlynn Moran Goodwin James Esstok Flaherty Ritter Owens Robinson Donovan Abbott.
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Cleveland
St. Louis
Powell, Stephens
Joss. Easterly
Detroit
Harriman May Take Control of New York Central
Rumors on the stock exchange say E H Harriman will exercise an option on Vanderbilt stock in the New York Central after returning from Europe on Aug 26. The deal could involve about 75 million dollars to transfer control, giving Harriman a coast to coast route via Central, Chicago Northwestern Union Pacific and Southern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stock Exchange
E. H. Harriman
Europe
Vanderbilt
New York Central Railroad
Harriman
New York Central
Vanderbdiltas
Chicago & Northwestern
Union
Southern Pacific
Chicago
Gulf
Milliona
Union Pacific
Treasury
Vanderbilt Holdings
Vanderbilts
Central
Board of
Chauncey M. Depew
Bullets fired at Austrian workers housing in Indiana
Evanaville Indiana August 18 an attack on houses of ten Austrian families recruited by the Wisconsin Chair company for skilled work is under sheriff investigation. Bullets entered weather boards doorways and the front of one house but no one was hurt. Deputies guard the houses at night amid suspected foreigner prejudice.
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Evanaville
Ind
Howell
Wisconsin Chair
Barnes
D. H. Drury
Wisconsin Chair Company
Thaw Returned to Matteawan From White Plains Jail
Thaw was moved from White Plains county jail to Matteawan today. The Thaw family plans a bid to get him released into family custody under conditions that he not be released without a relative or an attendant.
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White Plains
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan
Thaw
Printer Argued for Killing in Henderson Court
Evansville Indiana August 18 Argyll Lett a printer formerly of this city and Terre Haute must answer in the Kentucky Henderson county effentt court for having shot and killed Dyarwood Denton last Friday afternoon according to Judge Hart’s finding in the preliminary hearing at Henderson.
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Evansville
Ind
Argyll Lett
Terre Haute
Effentt. Court
Henderson County
Kentucky
Dyarwood Denton
Hart
Hendyrseon
Trainmen Arrested For Colorado Wreck Negligence
Coroner's jury at Husted Colorado determines Saturday's Rio Grande collision was due to criminal negligence. Engineers Lessing and Hollingsworth Fireman Wright Conductor Dalton and Brakeman Meelsthern blamed. An arrest order went to Denver for the train crew.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Husted
Lessing and Hollingsworth
Wright
Dalton
Meelsthern
Denver
Martyr Complex Leads Indian Student to Public Killing
London reports Dhin gra Mader, the young Indian student who fatally shot Sir Curzon Wyte and Dr Lalaca at a public reception in the Imperial Institute on July 1, was hanged at Pentonville. His mind, inflamed by revolutionary writings, saw himself as a martyr for India's freedom from Britain.
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London
Mader Dhinkra
Curzon Wyte
Dre
Lalaca
Imperial Institute
Pentonville
Dhingra
India
Ten year old Jacob Johnson dies in Bellefontaine
A 10 year old boy Jacob Johnson died while seated in a chair reading the Bible in Bellefontaine Ohio. The report notes unrelated economic and political items from North Dakota to Greece and Turkey.
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Jacob Johnson
Bellefontaine
North Dakota
Chicago
G. A. Putnam
Toronto
Ont
Congress of Farmers’ Institutes
Portland
Ore
Conspiracy Alleged Ties Across Cities In Fraud Scheme
Montreal Aug 18. The Canadian Pacific railroad claims a vast conspiracy to defraud multiple firms by filing false damage claims for personal injuries. The scheme allegedly has branches in Chicago Toronto Vancouver and other cities with fraud by false claims witnesses and accomplice lawyers doctors. Three arrests reported with more expected.
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Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Mulet Thet
Chicago
Toronto
Vancouver
Night Marshal Kills Burglar in Post Office Explosion
Sumner Ib Aug 18 The night watchman killed a burglar after an explosion wrecked the post office safe. Two accomplices fled. A dead man found in an alley bore a passbook with the name John Mitchell and a large revolver lay by his side. Cash and stamps remained in the safe.
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Sumner
John Mitchell
Skaggs
Postoffice Robbery in Marion Van Buren
The Van Buren post office was robbed of 180 dollars in stamps and 17 in money. Thieves escaped on a horse and buggy belonging to Richard Brewer of Van Buren. They abandoned the vehicle after driving toward Marion, about a mile from the city.
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Marion
Ind
van Buren
Richard Brewer
Bolivian Minister Seeks Peace in Peru Talks
Lima reports Senor Mafia, Bolivian minister to Peru, says Bolivians unanimously want a friendly decorous outcome to talks with Peru over the boundary dispute tied to the Argentine president's stance. Officials expect a peaceful settlement momentarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Senor Mafia
Bolivia
Long Search Ends as Missing Daughter Reunites With Father
Mrs. George E. Maxwell of Woodland California arrived in Vernon Indiana to meet her father Frank Lints after a thirty one year search. Lints had learned in 1873 his wife and infant had disappeared during government work near Louisville and later learned the family was in California. The reunion follows after Lints contacted an attorney in Yola county and Maxwell learns her father is alive.
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Mr. Vernon
Ind
George E. Maxwell
Woodland
Yola County
California
Frank Lints
Lintz
Evansville
Ohio River
Louieville
Madrid King Alfonso Eyes Front in Moroccan War
King Alfonso shows Keenert interest in the war in Morocco and needs Prime Minister Maura to influence policy. The front line potential call is debated as social life stalls in Madrid amid wartime tension. Also notes Napoleon Lajoie resigns as Cleveland baseball manager. team endures a harsh losing streak.
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Madrid
Angus
Alfonso
Morocco
Prontier Maura
Fie
Cleveland
Napoleon Lajoie
Jocautiy
Fire damages Montebianco fuel in Callao barber area
In Callao on August 18 a fire broke out at a barber shop caused by petroleum fuel used on the steamer Montebianco. The blaze spread to nearby autos and prompted emergency response. No serious injuries reported.
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Callao Pern
Montebianco
Barber
Alteamer
Bas Eoyphteis Ascorey
Pioneer Veteran Credits Cure With New Health Tonic
Seaman J A Stone of Kemp Texas, a Civil War veteran, describes his battle with a stubborn lung trouble that sapped his weight to 130 pounds. After trying rem edies he used Dr Kings New Discovery which restored his health to 178 pounds and cured his cough. He praises it for severe colds and pneumonia prevention, noting a trial bottle is free.
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J A. Stone
Kemp
Tex
Dr. King
D. Kpoefel
Tragedy at Elkhart divides Italian colony after double shooting
In Fortina an 18 year old Frank Fortino is shot dead in a factory quarrel. Tony Tino, 24, flees after the fatal volley. Fortina’s widow and large family mourn while the Italian community reels from the violence. Also, Indianagelis, a speedway mechanic, is badly injured after a crash near Capito avenue and Vermont street.
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Fikbart
Frank Fortino
Tony Tino
Fortina
Tino
Fortna
Indianagelis
Clfford Literall
Daston
Capito Avenue
Vermont Street
Replacement planned for Chicago Union Station
The old Union railway station in Chicago will be replaced by a $25,000,000 structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Railway
Chicago
Many Local Notices From Diverse Towns In One Page
The page lists church meetings in Dewey Heights and Farabee, a state inspector draining Hop Cream waste in Paoli, park rowdiness and probation inquiries, a Bethel Baptist Association sermon in Salem, a stock increase filing by Hopkine Fertilizer, bankers’ gathering on Bardstown Road, and regional banking figures. Reports from Norway’s Spitzbergen expedition mention Wellman’s airship delays, while Indianapolis and nearby towns record an arrest for improper conduct concerning a stepdaughter and a jail transfer. Additional excerpts cover a London inquest into a drowned woman and quack doctor claims amid rural remedies.
Doctor Rice Arrested On Abortion Charge In Scottsburg
Dr. Caleb W. Rice was arrested today by Patrolman Sinex on a charge of abortion of a young Scottsburg woman now at St. Edward's hospital. The case stemmed from an investigation by Probation Officer Kraft. Rice was arraigned before Justice Mix, released on $1,000 bond, and awaits a September 2 hearing. He pleads not guilty and faces an indictment in circuit court on a similar charge.
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Caleb W. Rice
Sinex
Scottsburg
St. Edward's Hospital
Kraft
Rice
Justice Mix
Circuit Court
Wheelock's Indian Hood Opens at Grenwood Park
Amusements report Wheelock's Indian Hood opened a program last night at Grenwood Park with an engaging musical lineup entertaining audiences throughout. Tonight features another Indian act and more musical specialties. A French scientist claims a blood method for long life, while Electric Bitters is praised for reviving energy and vitality.
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Wheelock's
Grenwood Park
Audispoe
Wheelock
Monthe
W. M. Sheermas
Cushing
Electric Bitters
Ubas D. Nooefel
D. and C Lake Lines Offer Luxury Steamers on Cheat Lakes
The nine steamers of the D and C Lake Lines are the largest fastest and most luxurious on the Cheat Lakes. They run regular service between Cleveland Detroit Buffalo Toledo Mackinac and all Lake Ports. Send for an illustrated pamphlet detailing the steamers service and routes by enclosing a two cent stamp to D and C Navigation Co Wayne St Detroit Mich.
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D. & C Lake Lines
Cheat Lakes
Cleveland
Detroit
Buffalo
Toledo
Mackinac
D. & C. Navigation CO
Market Quotations for Wheat Corn Oats and Livestock
Market quotes list prices for wheat corn oats and cattle hogs and sheep across Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo. Beams of numbers show live cattle hogs lambs and feeds with bid and ask figures and receipts totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Telephone Talk No 8 Invitation to inspect company operations
The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company invites readers to inspect its operating room during the ensuing hours on weekdays to learn how service is provided and to encourage cooperation for quicker service. The notice emphasizes transparency and customer satisfaction.
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Tse
CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE &/SELEGRAPH COMPANY
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Mando
Madame Josephine le Fevre
Chestaus Phileda
Conner’s
F. M. Tiller
Cor
Fifth and Walnut
Louisville, KY
New Albany Mfg. Co. Foundry and Machine Shop
Fenth and Water Sts
New Albany
Harlezs L. Jewett
Henry & Jewett
New Albany Ind
Paris
Attorneys At Law
M.T. Enos
Bullett
James
Vian Y Ind
Lennie
Bose
Reising’s Beer
Paul Reising Brewing Co
State
Lisbon
R.H.E
Needham, Gaspar, Campbell, Roth
Pittsburg
R.H.E St. Louis
Sallee, Beebe
Phelps
Maddox
Brandon
Adams
Gibson
Washington
R.H.E. Washington
Philadelphia
Street
Bender
Bemis
Minneapolis
R.hle
Hughes
Block
Slagle
Peits
Milwaukee
Columbus
McGlynn, Moran
Goodwin, James
Kansas City
Esstok
Flaherty
Ritter
Owens
Robinson
Donovan
Abbott
Pet
Wee We Mentee
Boston Aes Ence Eens
See
Ees
Eb Pee Paints
American Association
Milwaukee Ee
Louisville
Aes
Columbu
St. Paul Bane E
Wizard of American Railways
Wall Street
Geten Cowes
Edward H. Harriman
Lett
Otto Henry Racher
Lawrence Park
Bronxville, N. Y
Querere Pic
Kcuch Academy of Science
Turkey
Greece
Argentina
Manuel
England
Alexandra
Duke of Fife
Night Marshal
Night Marshal Investigat
Crackemen
Pases
Mitchell
South Ameri
Foley
O. D. Knoefel
Brouch
Balke
Elkhart
LAW
Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
State Pure Food
A W Bruner
Paoli
Oak End Eleventh Streets
Joseph Kraft
Dana Terry
Lonaiteville
Farabee
Bethel Baptist Association
Salem
Hopkine Fertilizer Company
Hecorder
A. Stoy
American Institute of Banking
Lonsville
Jeffersonville
Marvin H Lewis
Bardstown Road
Meeers
C.L Balthis
W F Receveor
The
Mutual Trust and Deposit Company
Earl Srwin
Second National Benk
Hanerfest
Norway
Wahler Wellman
Spitzbergen
Wellman
North Pole
Howe
Mim
James BR. Neville
Ethel Davis
Mary BE N
Neville
Wayne Township
Victory Inn
Surrey
Sidney Smith
Matthews
Londes
Hame Quack
M& Clothes
Wayne St
Detroit, Mich
Livesteck
East Buffalo
Teledo
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