Wreck at Whisnant trestle prompts $2500 reward offer
Seaboard Air Line officers suspect wreckers caused the Whisnant trestle disaster near Catawba on Sept 9 that destroyed train 41 and a freight, killing four and injuring many. W L Stanley, Seaboard agent, urged Dr W W Fennel to advertise the $2500 reward for arrest and conviction. Robbery motive rumored amid prior tram interference reports.
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Seaboard Air Line
Whisnant
Catawba Kevr
W. W Fennel
W. Ly. Stanley Seaboard Air Line Clains
Dr. Fennel
Dr Baker Acquitted in Homicide Case
Special to The Observer Farboro Sept 18 The jury in the case of Dr Julian M Baker charged with killing Dr H T Bass rendered a verdict at 2 30 o clock this afternoon of justifiable homicide acquitting the defendant after deliberating since yesterday afternoon
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Farboro
Julian M. Baker
H. T. Bass
Fearful Odds Against Im Ends in Recovery for Veteran
An aged soldier J. Mavens of Versailles Ohio, bedridden and destitute, long suffered kidney disease. He tried Electric Bitters and rapidly recovered, claiming he is on the road to complete health. The tonic is advertised as best for liver and kidney troubles and bowel issues, 50 cents at Crawford Bros, J R Mackey Co, and Funderburk Pharmacy.
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J. Mavens
Versailles
Toa
Crawford Bros., Jr. Mackey & Co
Funderburk Pharmacy
Mob Violence Roils Baxter as Sheriff Is Killed
Valdosta Ga September 14 News reaches here of Baxter turmoil after a failed arrest for the Duncan and Riley murder. Bailiff R L Thrift died after exchange with a mob. a white man John Dowling was reported killed. Florida militia encamps near Baxter to prevent more bloodshed as eight prisoners are captured for the Duncan shooting.
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Valdosta
Baxter
Thrift
Altmans
Jackson Duncan
James Riley
John Dowling
Camilla
Florida
Georgia
Duncans
Verndon
State prosecutes agents selling impure guano
The State will prosecute agents selling impure fertilizer. H M Stackhouse of Clemson College surveys fertilizers sold to ensure legality. Indictments have been returned against some selling agents. Attorney General A X Gunter states his office will aid prosecutions. Flo has issued a digest brochure on Iowa law to help agents enforce standards. The State 19th.
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H. M. Stackhouse
Clemson College
A. X. Gunter
Flo
Philipsburg editor praises Fuley’s Honey and Tar remedy
M. T. Lynch editor of the Philipsburg Daily Post says he has used many cough and cold medicines for his family but none as sour as Fuley’s Honey and Tar. He cannot praise it enough. The remedy is sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.
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M. T. Lynch
Philipsburg
J Daily Post
Fuley
Funderburk Pharsmacy
Tur war shows lines shifting in Manchuria and near Port Arthur
In Manchuria the front seems unsettled with Japanese initiative increasing around Mukden and near Port Arthur. Russian fleet movements are cautious with no solid autumn plan. harsh winter quarters at Harbin and Port Arthur bombardment prep by the Japanese are noted. Land operations appear desultory while both sides await clear strategic moves.
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Mukden
Towan Ilarhin
Sely
Port Arthur
Lo Petersburg
Harbin
Far East
St. Petersburg
Vladivostoe
Russia
Charlotte
Klen's Arnica Salve Promoted By Crawford Bros
The advert claims world wide fame for Klen's Arnica Salve with cures for cats corns burns boils ulcers and other conditions. It promises a cure for piles and offers the product for 25 cents at Crawford Bros Fr J F Mackey Co and Fundersbork Pearlmacy on sale.
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Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Bork Pearmacy
End of Papinos Murder Trial in North Carolina
Judge Cook sentences Thomas J White and Chalmers L White to six years each in the state pen for murdering Russell Sherrill at Mt Olla last September. Both defendants seek a new trial alleging evidence suppression and trial errors. Bond set at 100 each. they depart Concord for home this afternoon.
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Oreven Nak
Tri
Tadge Cooletal
Lions
Defend
Renpnyls
Concord
Sherrill
Dean Gorsey convicted of murder in Spartanburg
In Spartanburg South Carolina Corry Dean was found guilty of murder with a mercy recommendation after a four and a half year jury trial. Judge Gary sentenced Dean to life imprisonment. An appeal notice was filed. The case recalls a five years ago roadside killing near Duchans with claim of self defense by Dean.
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Spartanburg
S.C
Corry Dean
Miller McKinney
Gary
Tol Jenga Iene
Malinnoy
Duhcans
Harry Dean
Dean
Hoa
Prominent South Carolinian McGee Burned to Death
Mrs M V McGee 43 a prominent woman of Anderson died in Greenville tonight from burns received earlier in the day. A servant saw her rush from her room into a hall and her clothing caught fire. The flames were not extinguished in time and she died from the injuries.
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Columbia
S.C
M. Ve. McGee
Anderson
C. J. Giles
Greenville
Bennett Captured in Savannah Returns to South Carolina
The white man Ben Bennett, who violated a pardon by visiting South Carolina, has been arrested in Savannah, Georgia. Sheriff Lightsey will return him to Bronson, South Carolina, with a legal battle underway as Bennett, about 82, fights removal and retains counsel.
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Ben Bennett
Savannah
South Carolina
Sleyward
Lightsey
Gna
James DB. Bennett
Bronson
Joho T. Lightsey
Granter
Bennett
Fragmentary Account of a Historical Siege and Aftermath
A damaged OCR segment depicts a siege near a Russian fort with Japanese forces and Allied activity. Mentions of fort defenses, Ukrainian or Russian terrain, and a final casualty narrative mix with references to individuals and places such as Monument Square and Gol den Hill, creating an unclear but tense wartime tableau.
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Wofford College
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