Terrible crash at Glasgow football international
At Ibrox Park the terrace collapsed during England versus Scotland. About 70 000 spectators were present as crowds surged onto the field and into the western terrace. A hundred feet of the upper structure gave way injuring 125 and killing at least three, with five more deaths reported by midnight and many survivors with broken ribs and fractures.
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Glasgow
Ibrox Park
England
Scotland
Casualty Lists Reveal Higher Toll in Glasgow Stand Collapse
Glasgow reports reveal 21 killed and 250 injured from yesterday's spectators stand collapse. About 200 of the injured are so seriously hurt they require intensive care, surpassing earlier casualty estimates and forecasts.
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Glasgow
Oil for the Children Emulsion Claim Unclear Source
Fragmentary ad-like text touts oil and cod liver oil as cures for pale anemic and stunted children, promising growth and health benefits. Wording is garbled, nonspecific, and reads like an old promotional snippet with no verifiable claims or dosage details.
Infirmaries Overwhelmed After Mass Injuries
Reports describe numerous injured evacuated to infirmaries with many suffering crushed bodies and mangled limbs. Several deaths expected as skull fractures and critical injuries threaten lives.
Pardons Granted in Two Deserving Cases
The governor pardoned Wade H. Rowland of Pickens county for bigamy after two months served and a favorable recommendation from Judge Gage and Solicitor Baggs. W R Parker of Anderson county, convicted of forgery and sentenced to two years, was pardoned after exposing a jailer plot to kill the warden and escape. A dispensary injunction at Troy, Greenwood County, was granted to halt the establishment, with a hearing set for April 14 in Columbia.
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Columbia Record
Wade H. Rowland
Pickens
Charm Gang
Rowland
Gage
Baggs
W. R. Parker
Anderson County
Parison
Parker
Dillingham
Mr. Dillingham
Greenwood
Troy
Messrs. Johnstone, Welch & McGhew
Gary
Columbia
Attorney returns jewels lost by Mrs Beale in train
In Charlottes North Carolina on April 5 an attorney handed 55 pearls and 7 diamonds to an officer. The jewels, lost by Mrs Harriet Blaine Beale on a sleeping car between Charlotte and Jacksonville, were produced by a railroad employee who was aboard. He surrendered them seeking immunity from publicity and prosecution. The necklace is valued at 5000 dollars.
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Charlottes
N. C
Harriet Blaine Beale
Jacksonville
Washington
Beale
Lockjaw from Cob Webs on a Cut
Cobwebs on a recent cut reportedly caused lockjaw for a woman. Bucklen’s Amica Salve marketed as a universal healer is sold by Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co drug stores, with a pay-if-not cured offer. Treason trials and subscription plea noted.
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Crawford Bros
J. FP. Mackey and Co Drag Store
Shot to Save His Horse
Col. Charlotte Observer reports Jake Little was shot by Emil Huntt at Chesterfield Court House early yesterday. After riding home to Wadesboro they found Huntt’s horse wasted and Little, armed with a knife, moved toward it. Huntt fired, the ball entering Little’s jaw. Little, from Union County, recently opened a livery in Chesterfield. Huntt is the son of the Chesterfield justice of the peace.
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Charlotte Observer
Wadesboro
Jake Little
Emil Huntt
Chesterfield Court House
Chesterfield
Huntt
Little
Hantt
Union County
Chesterfeld
Destructive spring storm strikes Prattville Texas
A night storm from the north damaged Prattville and Paolo area. Two inches of hail fell as trees were toppled, buildings wrecked, and the Prattville Methodist church blown from its foundation. Losses are undetermined. In Marquette Michigan a blizzard brought heavy snow and gale force winds overnight.
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Prattville
Tex
Paolo
Lake Creel
Pacio
Charles Prat
Pratt
Aterm
Marquette, Mich
Michigan
Virginia Suffrage Amendment Adopted by Convention
The State Constitutional Convention adopted the suffrage amendment this afternoon after nine months of discussion. It includes a temporary derumdin clause for two years, a poll tax, and an educational qualification.
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Richmond
Gray Wolf Killed Near Bennettsville After Weeks of Attacks
In Bennettsville April 4 reports say a strange animal prowled at night, killing poultry pigs and dogs. Mr B F Stanton of Hebron section finally shot it last week. The creature sparked local speculation over its origin as residents described a likely gray wolf. Rev S C Caldwell of Heath Springs preached Easter sermons at the Presbyterian church both morning and evening.
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Bennettsville
B. F. Stanton
Hebron
S.C. Caldwell
Heath Springs
Lancaster County
Negro Murderer Hanged in Four Days at Louterville Fla
Henry Wilson a noted negro desperado was hanged for the murder of Lee Graham a prominent young white man. Great crowds witnessed the execution with no violence after a prior lynching attempt. He was captured in another part of the state ten days ago and tried at a special term beginning last Wednesday. The execution occurred within four days of the trial.
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Louterville
Fla
Henry Wilson
Lee Graham
Heary
Meary
County Wins 1000 Exposition Prize for Best Exhibit
Spartanburg April 5 County treasurer Eppa received a $1000 check from August Kohn treasurer of the State commission at the Charleston exposition for the finest county exhibit. The prize money was turned over to ordinary county purposes, settling what to do with the funds.
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Spartanburg
Eppa
August Kohn
State Commission
Chronic Constipation Cured by Cascarets Candy Cathartic
The most important discovery of recent years is the positive remedy for constipation. Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Cure guaranteed. Genuine tablets stamped C.C.C. Never sold in bulk. Druggists, roc.
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C.C.C
Roc
Glass maker solves malleable glass mystery in Matthews
An Indianapolis telegram reports a Matthews Indiana glass manufacturer after two years of experiments says he has solved the mystery of making malleable glass. The product resists sudden heat and cold changes and can be molded akin to iron.
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Indianapolis
Matthews
Indiana
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