Norfolk Business District Fire Destroys Quarter Million in Property
A major blaze in Norfolk on August 15 damaged over a quarter million dollars in property. The fire started in the Norfolk Storage Co. warehouse at Church and Water Streets and spread to Water Street and Division Street, burning multiple firms including American Fertilizer, Imperial Guano, and others. The loss amount and insurance coverage remained undetermined as of midnight while fire crews fought the stubborn blaze.
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Norfolk
Norfolk Storage Co
Church and
Water Streets
Water Street
Market Square
Division Street
N. Levy
Petersburg
American Fertilizer Co
Imperial Guano Co
Farmers’ Peanut Co
Aetna Iron Works
Lyman, Field and Co
Marshall Greenber
Hammel and Newitt
W.H. Nichols
George W. Wilson
Frank R. Reed
Rawlins
Whitehurst and Co
Hardy
Lottery Tickets for the Pope Bequeathed in Vienna Will
A Vienna dispatch reports that Pope Leo will receive lottery tickets bequeathed by the late Ritter Von Lenhard, Papal Legation Chancellor. The will leaves the Pope about 100000 francs in money plus stocks and bonds and half of any lottery gains. It notes Vienna society often deals in lotteries, with this possibly the first papal beneficiary.
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London
Vienna
Leo
Ritter von Leonhard
New York Weekly Bank Statement Summary
The week’s New York bank statement shows surplus reserve down to 803 625 dollars. Loans rose by 2 950 400 dollars while the loans decreased by 507 500 dollars. Legal tender increased by 91 200 dollars and deposits grew by 1 549 300 dollars. Ceca increased by 456 800 dollars.
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New York
Dr Flow Dies in North Carolina Troop Surgeon
Dr L S Flow a leading young physician and surgeon of Company G North Carolina State Troops died at his Mt Pleasant home this morning He will be buried tomorrow with Masonic honors in the local cemetery.
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Coxcorp
L. S. Flow
North Carolina
Mt. Pleasant
Baseball Duel Ends In Tenth Inning Tie Breaker
Greystone and Shocco Mineral Springs clubs clashed near Nexperson North Carolina. The game stayed close into the tenth inning when Greystone pulled ahead in a hot contest. Henderson’s nine featured two pitchers, with Thomas and Efory delivering key hits as the Greystone crew edged ahead late.
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N. C
Greystone
Shocco Mineral Springs
Core
Henderson
Efory
Thomas
Charleston Sailed Under Flag for Asiatic Squadron
The U S steamer Charleston sailed from San Francisco today for China to serve as flagship of the Asiatic squadron. The move counters reports she would be sent to Central America amid the City of Panama seizure dispute with El Salvador.
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Washington, D. C
U. S
Charleston
San Francisco
China
Central America
Lightning Kills One Williams Son Hurts Two in Georgia
Savannah Georgia reports Wallace Williams house in Stereven county struck by lightning. Three of his sons, all preachers, were inside. One son killed, another dying, the third badly injured. Other dispatches note Chicago Fair Commissioners meeting in Pest county and papal approval of holy coat exhibition.
Grandfather slays granddaughter then fatally wounds himself
In Gartorp Michigan on August 15, A W Wilcox aged 70 killed his granddaughter Mrs West by striking her with an axe, then shot himself in the head and near the heart. He died and she is expected to die. It is believed motive was her plan to join her husband from whom she had separated.
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Gartorp
Mich
A. W. Wilcox
Waters
Woman Charged With Poisoning Neighbor's Child
Minnie Nichols was arrested in Greenspare on a charge of poisoning a neighbor's child. It is alleged she enticed a girl named Morris into her home and gave her a spoonful of sugar laced with arsenic. The child remains in critical condition.
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Greenspare
Minnie Nichols
Morris
Carpenter Monroe Lutz Dies After Scaffold Fall
Autentown reports carpenter Monroe Lutz fell from a twelve foot scaffold at a new store building. He sustained a concussion of the brain and died several hours later. Lutz recently served on the police force.
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Autentown
Monroe Lutz
Lutz
Treasury in Good Condition Extended Bonds and Money in People
Secretary Foster discussed Treasury finances with a United Press reporter. He noted about 18,060,000 of 44 percent bonds extended and applications for about two and a half million more. He predicted much of the remaining thirty million would be extended and argued extensions boost currency in circulation while preventing bank note decreases.
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Washington
Foster
Treasury Department
United Press
Treasury
Department
Sherman
Mansfield
Miners Strike in Aberdare District Paralyzes South Wales
London August 15 miners in the Aberdare district of South Wales with large coal, iron and tin works have gone on strike. About 10 000 men are out despite reduced coal demand from factory stoppages.
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London
Abedare
South Wales
Simmons Liver Regulator Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
A historic ad claim touts Simmons Liver Regulator as the remedy for severe indigestion, asserting rapid relief and dependable performance.
White Caps in Hertford Nuisance Reign
The town of Hertford in Pasquotank county was swept by excitement after the discovery of a gang of white caps operating for months. A white man named Robinson was beaten causing lasting injuries, a black informant led to warrants for seven or eight suspects, and ring leaders are held for trial at the next Superior Court term.
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Weldon
N.C
Hertford
Pasquotank
Robinson
Spartanburg man falls from window injuring torso and head
Conrad Strahley of Spartanburg South Carolina leaped from a window above Graves Thrash store on South Main Street around 3 AM. Dr L B McBrayer found a partly dislocated elbow a fractured rib and multiple bruises. The twenty five foot drop would likely have been worse without thick grass.
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Conrad Strahley
Spartanburg
S. C
Graves & Thrash’s
South Main Street
L. B. McBrayer
Strahley
Asheville
Senator Gordon Letters About Miss Kate Williams
A Georgia senator writes Col. F B Chilton defending Miss Kate Williams after public reflections on her character. He recalls meeting her in New York on August 10 1891 and asserts she is the daughter of a disabled soldier aiding her parents. Simultaneously the page notes Simmons Liver Regulator and a horse race with Daisy Woodruff and Punster in 1 14 4.
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Senator Gordon
Kate Williams
Georgia
F. B. Chilton
New York
Raleigh
N. C
Atlanta
Victorious Horses at Gloucester and Monmouth Park
Local racing results cover Gloucester and Monmouth Park with multiple stakes and race winners. Gypsy Queen, Midleston, Benjam in, Genevieve, Tipstaff, Owen Golden among first-place finishers. Monmouth Park card continues with August Stakes and Rahway handi cap results.
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Guovucrester
Gypsy Queen
Midleston
Groomsman
Budd Ervin
Beverwyck
Nellie James
Benjamin
Octagon
Norwood
Genevieve
Blanche
Pine Ridge
Tipstaff
Stratagem
Eiikina
Owen Golden
Kismet
Blanthe
New York
Monmouth Park Racing Association
Morris Park
Annie
Arab
Candelabra
Alonzo
Patrimony
Annie B
Terrify
English Lady
Pagan
West End Hotel
Reckon
Kilder
Shipmate
Riot
Peter
Prather
Alliance Picnic Draws Prominent Virginia Speakers
Charlottesville Va August 15 A Farmers Alliance picnic in Albemarle county was held on the University of Virginia grounds with speeches by Thomas Whitehead Agriculture Commissioner Mann Page Alliance President Robert Snaverly State Lecturer and F J Jackson Southern Planter editor. Farmers from all parts gathered in large numbers amid strong enthusiasm and no political talk occurred.
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Charlottesvill Va
Farmers’ Alliance
Albemarle County
University of Virginia
Thomas Whitehead
Mann Page
State Farmers’ Alliance
Robert Snaverly
F. J. Jackson
Southern Planter
Creditors Arrange Ten Percent Return for Ryan
Atlanta August 15. Creditors of Stephen A. Ryan approve ten percent in sixteen months with full settlement. Ryan agrees to the terms.
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Atlanta
Stephen A. Ryan
Ryan
Lightning stuns crew and passengers on night express
In Augusta Maine Aug 15 a thunderbolt struck the night express near Berwick shocking the fireman severely and causing the engineer to brake believing the train off track. Passengers, startled from sleep, reacted with panic and fear as the bolt traversed the train.
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Augusta
Berwick
Governor Hill Extends Reception Offer to President Harrison
Gov. Hill invites President Harrison to attend a public reception at the New York State capitol in Albany during his trip to Bennington. The President replies that his brief Albany visit cannot include the proposed reception.
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Albany
N. Y
Hill
Harrison
Executive Mansion
State Capitol
Bennington
Tobacco shipments top two hundred thousand pounds this week
Winston tobacco manufacturers shipped over two hundred thousand pounds this week as state official Coulter travels from Charlotte toward Mt Airy to organize a Young Men's Christian Association.
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Winston
N. C
Coulter
Charlotte
Mt Airy
Young Men’s Christian Association
Abbott's Fast Indian Corn Paint Eradicates Corns
Abbott's Fast Indian Corn Paint claims to eradicate corns bunions and warts where other remedies fail, offering quick relief from painful foot conditions.
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Abbott
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