Murder of famed banker Nicholas Fish shocks New York
New York September 16 Nicholas Fish noted banker of the Fish family died at Roosevelt Hospital after a saloon assault on West Trinity Fourth Street. Thomas Sharkey, a Tenderloin figure, confessed to the homicide claiming a quarrel over a name and jealousy regarding two women drinking with Fish. Sharkey held on $10,000 bail.
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New York
Nicholas Fie
Wiillionaire Hanker
Panna
Roosevelt, Hospital
West Trnity Fourth Street
Thomas Sharkey
Libbie Phillips
Nellia Casey
Nicholas Fish
Hamilton Fish
Grant
Sturvesant Fish
Thomas H. Sharkey
Fish
Sharkey
Roosevelt and senators plan revision of trusts and reciprocity
Big Oil Center Cuba Sept. 16. President Roosevelt and Senators Lodge Allison Aldrich and Postmaster General Payne meet to draft plans for revising the trust law and proper control of trusts. Cuban reciprocity is discussed. Roosevelt says the suit should be revised after Congress opens and aims to avoid destroying schedules or disrupting business while preventing cheaper foreign sale of goods. He insists Congress act on reciprocity early in the session.
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Oyatur Bay
Roosevelt
Fanha
Lodge
Allison
Aldrich
Payne
Congress
Scott's Emulsion Promises Blood Boost For Pale Patients
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a rich blood food that nourishes bone marrow and spleen. It targets pale schoolgirls and invalids, claiming the product strengthens blood-making organs with cod liver oil, and invites readers to send for a free sample from KCOTT & HOWNA on Pearl Street, New York.
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Scott
Kcott & Howna
Pearl Street
Negroes Consider Democratic Club Admission Meet
A Carolina ballast night gathering of about four hundred and fifty Afro Americans discussed organizing Democratic clubs. After prayer by Prof Gregory, Richard Lee presided. A five member committee led by A S Johnson was appointed to seek information from the Democratic State executive committee on admitting negroes to the party, with report slated for September 29. The group expressed that accepting or rejecting would be historic and urged renewed appeals to home friends.
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Carolina
Democratic Party
A. S. Johnson
Richard Lee
C. Johnson
J. Gregory
E. E. Reeder
Iowa Law on Drunkards Spurs Mental Hospital Admissions
A Topeka Herald summary notes that a recent Iowa Legislature act allows arrest and commitment of habitual drunkards to Mount Pleasant An asylum for two years in the inebriate ward. The measure spurs more pledges, alarm among fellow drinkers, and rising admissions, with hope it reduces the drink habit.
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Topeka Herald
Iowa
Mount Pleasant
Not Doomed for Life by Good Doctors Cure
A reader testimonial from McConnellsville Ohio praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for treating piles and fistula after other doctors failed. The note claims a two week cure and advertises the salve at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co drug stores with a note about various skin and wound conditions.
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W. A. Greer
McConnellsville
Bucklen
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Bulk Of The Cotton Crop Has Been Gathered
Washington reports the agricultural department’s weekly crop survey for the week ended September 15. Cotton opening slowed by cool weather while the bulk of the crop in southern belts has been gathered in many sections. rains and frosts damaged open cotton in Arkansas Louisiana Georgia South Carolina and portions of the Gulf states. Corn shows heavy cut in the southern belt with good yields, while frost has impacted early corn in the northwest and central regions. Tobacco has suffered frosts in Kentucky and Tennessee with about one third remaining in farmers’ hands there.
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Wahiington
Agricultural Department
Rocky Mountains
Lake Region
Gulf States
Missisippi River
Arkansas
Louisiana
Central
Valley and
Mississippi
Alabama
Mississippi River
Georgia
South Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee
Spartanburg Convict Escapes Then Returns to Stockade
Special to The State from Spartanburg on Sept 16 recounts Aleck Smith a negro sentenced to three years on the county chain gang for staffing a mule who escaped for about a year and eight months living away before returning to offer to serve the remaining year and six months at the stockade.
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Spartanburg
Aleck Smith
Lowe
Phiy
Premiums Rise Sharply at State Fair. Competition Grows
The State Fair faces significantly higher premiums this year, signaling tighter competition among entrants. Readers are urged to secure premium lists promptly to stay informed and prepared for the event.
Injurions to Cotton and Weather Losses This Week
Weather summary for the week ending September 16 reports highs around 92 degrees in Greenville and lows near 40 in Seivern, with widespread rainfall averaging almost two inches across the state. Heavy rain damaged open cotton, delaying picking, while corn, cane, gardens and pastures benefited. Cotton openness varies by county. overall yields forecast not better than last year. Army worms persist in several locales. haying progresses with yields from poor to good. Rice harvest rapid in Georgetown area. soil and turnips favorably affected by recent weather.
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Maieemoun
Alwut
Grocowoot
Greenville
Liberty
St. George
Santue
Spartanburg
Yemassee
Cotcon Ie
Georgetown
Electric Bitters praised by Rev Budlong for liver cure
Aparson in Achaway writes that Electric Bitters cured his long standing jaundice and liver troubles. He proclaims them a genuine all around cure surpassing anything seen and urges readers to try them. Crawford Bros and J F Mackay & Co. drug stores guarantee satisfaction at 50 cents.
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C. J. Budlong
Achaway
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackay & Cols
Yorkville Man Bitten by Maddog Seeks Pastor Treatment
George W. Walliams of Yorkville was bitten by a suspected maddog Friday afternoon and, after traveling to Baltimore, enrolled in pastor treatment upon arrival on Monday the 19th.
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George W. Walliams
Asq
Yorkville
Baltimore
Bank Robbery in South Wash Aims for 820000
A dramatic bank holdup ends with a blast and wrecked premises. The attacker threatened staff, triggered a dynamite blast, and escaped as customers fled. Two bystanders and J. G. Price were injured, the bank suffered heavy damage and losses chiefly from vault dust and debris.
Injustice to McLaurin and the Democratic Outlook
The Atlanta Journal criticizes the Democratic Party for its stance on free silver and predicts McLaurin will leave the Senate next March. The piece argues McLaurin never converted to Republicanism and defends Democratic positions tied to administration policies in the Philippines. It asserts future vindication of McLaurin and allied voices, urging readers to recognize evolving thoughts in two years.
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Greenville
The
Atlanta Journal
Senate
Htehiaed
North Carolina
Lautiy
McLaurin
Ele
United States
Philippines
Republican Party
McLauvin
Fragmented medical note hints at cold cure terms
The readable fragments mention remedies such as a cold cure and laxative quilline for throat health. Children are referenced with unclear terms. The text appears as garbled OCR from a medical or pharmaceutical context with missing details and faded segments.
Anderson Young Man Attempted Suicide After Wedding
Recount of Jane McConnell, who died by self harm, and her husband Hing Elis at Cox mill, Anderson county Georgia. The bride, once cared for by a devoted nurse, remains by his side as he fights for recovery. doctors say his chances improve though danger remains.
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Anderson
Janes MetConnell
Anderson Young Hin
Hhirk County
Wis
McConnell
Cox Mill
Hing Elis
Sul
Jordiachim
Republicans Oust Negroes in Alabama White Party Move
Birmingham Sept 16 The Republican State convention met with large attendance as James Bowron acted as temporary chairman. The gathering, first white Republican state convention in Alabama, saw negro delegates purged by the Shute executive committee to back a white party. Semilor Pritchard of North Carolina attended and was expected to endorse the white movement. Former State Senator H J L McElderry of Talladega was said to be slated for governor nomination.
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Birmingham
Ala
James Bowron
Tennessee Coal, Leon and Railway Company
Ats
Alabama
Shute
Semilor Pritchard
North Carsating
H. J L. McElderry
Talladega
Whiskey in Elections Sparks Dorchester County Debate
The editorial condemns whiskey used to influence votes as a grave bribery, noting large liquor shipments to Dorchester county and dispensaries aiding favored candidates. It suggests special legislation to confiscate liquor near polls and cites Hon. C. A. Woods of Marion declining the presidency of the South Carolina College, prompting regret among supporters statewide.
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Summerville News
Dorchester County
C. A. Woods
Marion
South Carolina College
South Cavolion
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