Fall River Mills Slash Wages Amid Trade Slowdown
Notices posted in Fall River cotton mills announce a ten percent wage reduction effective November 23 affecting about 30 000 operatives. The cut is blamed on the unsettled cotton goods trade due to high raw material prices and cautious buyers. The move is seen as influential, likely followed by mills in Southern and Central Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and eastern Connecticut where around 50 000 men are employed.
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Fall River
Mass
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Self-Defense Tale Lapses Into Dark Humor At Saloon
A grim anecdote recounts two cronies who move a corpse to a saloon and pretend to drink with a dead friend. After the bartender knocks the silent man to the floor, he proclaims self defense, proving a macabre joke on current claims of self defense.
Col W T Blackwell Dead in Durham N C
Col W T Blackwell tobacco maker and former postmaster under Cleveland dies at his home in Durham North Carolina. The notice mentions Grove's Tonic patent medicine ads and a sale offer listing 865 acres at 7 dollars per acre with 4 houses 2 wells and a farm nearby Carmel Church details provided by agent T S Carter
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Durham
N. C
Col
W. T. Blackwell
Cleveland
A. H. Carter
Carmel Church
T.S. Carter
Saginaw Dentist Kills Wife and Daughter Then Commits Suicide
A dentist from Saginaw Michigan killed his wife and daughter then took his own life on Wednesday in a grim domestic tragedy. Authorities reported the violent sequence ending with the man's death as investigations continued.
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Saginaw, Mich
Fife
Can a Dispensary be Removed Greenwood Journal 11th inst
The Greenwood Journal reports on Dr. H A Bagby s critique of dispensary policy and a reply from L J Williams chairman of the South Carolina Dispensary Board. Williams notes towns have closed dispensaries after a civic test and states Greenwood could still remove one if citizens show desire and proper proof. The piece also covers Saluda s plea against the dispensary and the board s stance on tied hands.
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H. A. Bagby
Greenwood
Legislative Assembly
Bagby
Li.de Williams
Dispensary Board
Baby
Office of State Board of Directors
South Carolina
Uuer
Ince
Stile Board
State Board
State Board of Directors
L. J. Williams
B.D
Siluda
Williams
Saluda
Immigration convention in Columbia endorses state department
The Columbia immigration convention gathered many delegates including state officials and Charleston and York leaders. Gov Heyward spoke, backing a state immigration bureau. a South Carolina Immigration executive Committee may be formed to draft a constitution, prepare resource information, and elect a general agent to represent state assets at St. Louis.
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Columbia
A. d. Mattheson
J. J. Tindal
Congressional Dial
S.J. Williams
D Brown
J. L. Douglass
Geroy Springs
HW. David
F.B. Slyatt
KE. Jd. Watson
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Love
York
Gol. J. Hemphill
Charleston
Heyward
Tie
Bureau of Immigration
Watson
Chamber of Commerce
Department of Immigration
General Assembly
St. Louis
South Carolina
South Carolina Immigration Association
Saluda Situation Draws Greenwood Interest
Greenwood officials debate the Saluda situation as promises once made are questioned. The community, including L. J. Williams, chairman of the board, watches the outcome with keen attention and anticipation.
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Greenwood
Co Te
L. J. Williams
Inaugural Action to Organize Immigration Aid Movement
The text outlines duties for an immigration agent and the creation of funds to cover necessary expenses. It calls for devising a plan to raise money, preparing legislation for the General Assembly, and urging counties municipalities and agricultural organizations to donate subscriptions to start the movement and fund advertising material.
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General Assembly
Runaway Bicycle Heals With Arnica Salve Cure
A runaway bicycle caused a nasty leg cut on J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove Illinois. The wound developed a stubborn ulcer for four years. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the injury and also aids burns scalds eruptions and piles offered at 250 by Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and T Eugene Funk burk Drug Store.
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J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Bucklen
Crawford Bros
J. F Mackey &Co
T. Eugene Funderburk Drug Store
Five Dadeville Citizens Plead Guilty in Pennage Case
On Wednesday five prominent Dadeville residents pleaded guilty to pennage and were fined 1,000 dollars each. The verdict highlights local contest over pennyage practices and reflects coordinated action by state authorities.
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Dadeville
Ala
Foley's Honey and Tar praised by Nashua night cop
Nashua Louisiana officer J Patterson reports a bad cold relief from Foley's Honey and Tar after trying six medicines and two doctors. A friend recommended it and two thirds of a bottle cured him. The ad claims it is the greatest cough and lung medicine, sold by T Eugene Funderburk. Also touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with No Cure No Pay.
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Grove
J. Patterson
Nashua, la
Foley
T. Eugene Funderburk
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Fairbrother
Yemen
Col. Blackwell
Greenwood Payer
Greenwood Journal
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Mary Jane Istridge
Jacob Faile
Allee Bliekman
Fannie Hunter
Sarah Faile
Martha Faile
Aizania New
Jersome Catoe
James Aldrich
Withirst
Beven
Lancaster County
Flat Creek
Jobu
Catoe
Amoe Mungo
Amon Mungo
Rieh Aisaon Negond
John G
Mary J Bathidee
Elizabeth Finson
J.P. Hunter
Cherry & Co
Heath Banking & Mercantile Co
Lancaster, 8. C
Julia Simpson
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