Negro Literature Firm Forms to Preserve Afro American Writings
A Philadelphia based company with $106,099 capital and headquarters at 120 Equia Lith street organizes among Afro-Americans to preserve race literature and distribute it domestically and abroad. The McGirt's Publishing Company, named for poet James E. McGirt who edits a magazine, aims to collect literary gems from Southern communities to entertain future generations.
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Provident Society Reorganized in Philadelphia Rumor Confirmed
A rumor that the Provident Savings Assurance Society of Newth has been reorganized and most stock purchased by a Pennsylvania syndicate was supported by John C. Grady, director of docks and wharves. Grady declined to name parties, while other names such as Woodruff and Heinze surfaced in discussions, with limited details provided.
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Scarlet Letter In Chicago Causes Punishment Idea
Chicago church leaders proposed public shaming for men who induce women to drink who dishonor themselves. Rev Frederick Hopkins urged ostracizing such men and wearing a scarlet pin as a debauchee mark. Separate notes mention Dixon entering a race and a decomposed body found. details unclear.
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Lie
Trust's Higher Bid Drove Rail Lubricating Oil Pact Change
Testimony in the federal oil trust dissolution case alleges railroads bought lubricating oils from Standard Oil at higher prices, while the New York Lubricating Oil company offered cheaper bids. Philip Harrison testified Louisville & Nashville canceled renewal talks, opting for a Galena subsidiary, raising costs by about thirty thousand dollars yearly compared to potential NYL prices. The Central Railroad of Georgia reportedly bought NYL oil, deemed satisfactory, before the Standard prevailed.
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Raccoon Attack Hurts Hunter on South Mountain
Georgie Dissinger and Jacob Herbein hunted a raccoon on South Mountain near Womelsdorf, Pa. The animal leaped from a hollow tree onto Dissinger’s head, sinking teeth into his neck and back while scratching at his ears before the struggle ended with the raccoon killed. Dissinger required surgeon’s attention after the attack.
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Booth to Retire from Salvation Army Leadership
General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, announced in Chicago that he will retire from active work due to age. His followers expect this to be his last public appearance, though he remains hale. He named a successor but did not reveal the person, despite rumors that Bramwell Booth, his eldest son, would take the world leadership.
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Bottler’s suicide after failing judgment payment
A Philadelphia bottler, 32, cut his throat at his home after a judgment was due, then sent a note to his wife for her to contact him. Police found him dead, his mother summoned to the scene, and a correspondent in New York received a letter enclosing a cage of swine.
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Mitchell Much Better President of United Mine Workers
Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, is reported much improved in health and returned briefly to office. A Maine party will join Governor Cobb to Valley Forge for the October 17 unveiling of a memorial to Revolutionary War soldiers who wintered with Washington in that region.
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Boy Confesses Murder in Frenzied Camden Killing
Joseph Wood admitted murdering 9 year old Ethel Nevins whose body was found in a Camden thicket. The 15 year old prisoner was arrested on suspicion after the girl disappeared from home as her mother worked. Her mutilated body showed head injuries and prior maltreatment. Two boys who found the remains reported seeing Wood with a hatchet in the thicket.
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President Latta joins Roosevelt's party at Stamboul camp
Latta Assistant Secretary joins President Roosevelt at a camp near Stamboul. Weather is humid and dry conditions hinder hunting and dog activity. Abandoned Royal Oak mine nearby followed strikes and payout disputes. In New London a drowning rescue attempt ends in death of Mrs. Mary A. Collins, 59.
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Jamestown Exposition finances prompt government action
Reports from Washington indicate strong pressure to have the federal government take charge of Jamestown Exposition receipts and expenditures to protect a portion of the 31 million loan. Secretary Cortelyou favors Director General Mix Barr, while Secretary Edwards withholds comment as the treasury mulls federal supervision.
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Roaring Yard Attack Leaves Man Beaten and Bound
A sailor named Shaw from Port Townsend was assaulted near the railroad yards in Cleveland. He was beaten, bound, and dragged across the Pennsylvanian track by three men who fled. A tram conductor intervened, stopping the car a few feet away. No further injuries reported.
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Caereds G.300000 Population Nugget Report
A fragmented item notes Caereds population near three hundred thousand. It mentions an injury to a trainman at Pennsylvania Indiana.
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