Smith and Faircloth Hanged for Murder
Bronson Florida September 30 The two young white men Odore Smith and Thomas G Faircloth who killed the elderly Lewis couple a month ago were executed by Sheriff Sutton at 11 12 am Their necks broke Faircloth died in 15 minutes Smith in 12 12 minutes Both faced the crowd with nerve They opened inspected coffins Faircloth baptized in the box by Rev J B Holley of Gainesville Relatives received the bodies for burial Smith had a wife and baby Faircloth planned an earlier marriage but was refused.
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Faircloth
Smith
J. B. Holley
Gainesville
Lewis
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Clear Skin Repair
Prominent ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for skin eruptions blotches and sores. It claims to beautify the face and resolve eczema salt rheum sore lips and chapped hands with a note that it also relieves piles. Sold for 25 cents at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co's drug stores.
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Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Grave Robbery Ring Revealed in Indianapolis
One hundred graves in Indianapolis were emptied by a gang hired by medical students. Arrests showed the robbers confessed to being part of an organized grave robbing band.
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Indianapolis
Men of Oak Timbers Promote Strong Bodies
An advertisement praises Scott's Emulsion as the right tonic to build sturdy constitutions from childhood. It touts rugged health for men and growing powers in children, urging use of Scott & Bowne products at affordable prices.
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Scott
Cyclone Strikes Monroe Unroofing Buildings and Flooding Town
A cyclone hit Monroe at 6 30 in the afternoon causing extensive damage to brick stores and homes. Eight to ten buildings were unroofed as tin and debris flew through the air and heavy rain flooded the streets. Wires were down and reports from surrounding country were scarce. Separate item notes a fire destroying the Wolling gunnery outfit in Shelton with total loss about 8500 and a new barn stores combine organizing with 200000 capital to control output in four Southern states.
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Central Hotel
English & Ashcrafts
Shelton
Jnc. G. Wolling
Wolling
S. C
Fall Opening in Millinery and Dress Goods
Miss Evans returns from the North with the latest styles for our fall opening in millinery and dress goods. Our nation department offers the nicest line yet, inviting all ladies from young to old to attend on Tuesday and Tuesday night September 30.
Dr Kings New Discovery Endorsed by Kentucky Seller
UC. T. Smith of Davis Kentucky calls Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds the fastest selling article in his store. He claims it cures and has saved throat and lung disease sufferers when doctors offered no help. Crawford Bros and Jd B Mackey Co guarantee satisfaction or refund. Trial bottles are free with regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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UC. T. Smith
Davis
Dr. King
Crawford Bros
Jd. B. Mackey & Co
New Trial Granted To James Wilcox
Raleigh NC September 30 The North Carolina Supreme Court grants James Wilcox a new trial in the Nellie Cropsey murder case. The court faults the circumstantial evidence and courtroom disruptions including spectators leaving the room and a fire alarm. The case returns to Pasquotank County for the November 17 term.
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Raleigh
N. C
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Nellie Cropsey
James Wilcox
Elizabeth City
Wilcox
Pasquotank River
Supreme Court
Pasquotark County
Rich Man from Staten Island Takes Poison to Flee Blackmail
Lud wig Braun of Richmond Staten Island New York died after taking poison while walking in Orange Texas on September 30. He had left the real estate business to escape prosecution and blackmail by an unnamed man. On his body were found a large sum of money jewelry and a bank pass book showing a $4 000 credit at Stapleton New York.
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Orange
Tex
Ludwig Braun
Richmond
Staten Island
N. Y
Stapleton
Tobacco Trust Buys Exclusive Louisville Market Control
A tobacco trust gains sole control of Louisville’s market, restricting competition. In separate news, a tidal wave in Japan results in the drowning of around five hundred people.
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The
Tobacco Trust
Louisville
Japan
Bank Robbery at Fort Mill Stuns Town
A Fort Mill Savings Bank vault was blown by professionals at 3 55 am. Explosives damaged the vault and safe, about 2500 dollars taken, 600 dollars recovered from damaged bills and silver. Bank vows normal operations tomorrow. no clues found, suspects unseen, chaos noted in town.
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Fort Mill
S.C
S. E. White
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Smith and Faircloth
Amereuc Aa
Men of
Oak
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Monroe
Charlotte Observer
C. W. Bruner
J. G. Wolling
Miss Evans
Tion Department
Lancaster Mercantile
North Carolina
Miss Cropsey
Cape
Meacham
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