Forty Nine Lost In Statesville Rail Disaster
A rail wreck near Statesville crushed a train car and killed twenty three to twenty five people. Fifty aboard the train, with twenty six injured, were taken from the wreckage as rescuers, including local families, provided aid and comfort. Survivors report rotten rails may have caused the crash at Bastian's viaduct two and a half miles west of Statesville.
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Statesville
N. C
iSlard No. 9
Third Creek
Terre Ole
Bastian
Bridgers
Per
Patrick E. Ransom
Senator Ransom
W. E. Anderson
Tsaw
Sanderlin
Asheville
Theories Advanced as to Cause of the Wreck
A dispatch reports competing theories on the wreck caused by a trestle collapse. The viaduct at Bostian Creek is described as solid and durable, with debris scattered below and cross ties replaced. Officials discuss tampering, track repair, and train speed, while the coroner’s jury investigates the cause and the response of railroad management.
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Atlanta Journal
Bostian
Statesville
Con. Muason
Maj
J. W. Wison
Cat. Anpreews
Richmond Dispatch
Barker murder case dominates Surry court session
In Surry county court Barker faces trial for killing internal revenue officer Barnwell during an illicit distillery raid and wounding Brill. The case drew top lawyers and a grave jury charge by Judge Graves, with strong belief an acquittal may follow after a lengthy hearing.
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Ary
N. C
Barker
Internal Revenue
Barnwell
Brill
Surry County Court
Pleasant Excursion by Hanes to Martinsville
A large crowd of P. H. Hanes & Co. employees from Winston traveled to Martinsville, Virginia, on a free excursion organized by the tobacco firm. Cars departed from R. and S. depot with hundreds of workers and their families, both black and white, and returned in good spirits with praise for the generous event.
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Winston
P. H. Hanes & Co
Martinsville
New York Weekly Bank Statement Highlights Changes
New York week bank statement shows surplus reserve decrease to 1 341 975 dollars while loans rise by 1 891 500. Specie falls 100, legal tender grows 1 669 000, deposits up 491 500, and circulation up 157 300.
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New York
Racing Results from Sheepshead Bay Fall Meeting
First day at Sheepshead Bay shows Correc tion winning 5 furlongs in 1 08 and LaTosca leading 9 furlongs in 1 55. His High ness takes 6 furlongs Futurity 1 15 1 5. Pagan wins mile in 1 42 and Willie L. completes 9 furlongs in 1 58. Snowfall captures turf 1 45 in Green stakes 3 year olds up. Jackstart wins 9 furlongs 2 05. Tian 6 furlongs 1 21 4 and Wenonah 7 furlongs 1 35 4. Express wins 44 furlongs in 5 84 and Appomattox 5 furlongs 1 33 1. Flagrant 6 4 furlongs 1 24.
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Correction
His Highness
Pagan
Willie L
Jackstart
Tian
Wenonah
Express
Appomatox
Flagrant
League Scores Across Cities On A Busy Diamond Day
In Pittsburg the Pirates beat the New York Giants 11 to 2. Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 7 to 4. Cleveland shut out Boston 11 to 3. Philadelphia topped Chicago 6 to 2. Louisville and Boston tied 2 to 2. Athletics beat Columbus twice in Philadelphia 8 to 3 and 8 to 2. Baltimore and St Louis tied 6 to 6. Milwaukee game at Washington was rained out.
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Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Louisville
Athletics
Columbus
Baltimore
St. Louis
Washington
Milwaukee
Jury Deliberations Continue After Train Wreck Near Statesville
In Statesville North Carolina on August 29 the jury has not reached a verdict and will resume tomorrow. Fifty people were aboard the wrecked train with no deaths since noon. Mr Link and other patients show improvement while suspicion shifts toward deliberate wrecking. Richmond and Danville railroad counsel remain on site.
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Peete
Brower
Jas. Bradfield
Salem
Granite City Land and Improvement Company
Ararat
Blue Ridge
Statesville
N. C
Link
Richmond & Danville Railroad
The Grave Situation in China
The Mun chealtgemeine Zeitung editorial notes the dispatch from China showing the situation is exceedingly grave. Disturbances in central China and anxiety in treaty ports disrupt the sense of security from beliefs that China was civilized and foreigners were safe.
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London
Munchealtgemeine Zeitung
China
Senator Blackburn Stricken by Stroke in Kentucky
United Press reports Senator J S C Blackburn of Kentucky suffered a stroke in New Castle and was moved to his home in Versailles. The incident occurred last night and medical status was awaited.
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Louisville
J. S. C. Blackburn
Kentucky
New Castle
Ife
Versailes
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Randolph County
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J. M. Sikes
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Charlie Barnett
Henderson County
Rescue Book and Ladder Company
Perry Barnett
Charles Barnett
Samuel L. Gorman
Vermont
J.C. Brown & Co
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Leaves
W. E. Winslow
North Carolina R. R
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Ophelia Moore
R. C. Moore
Helena, Ark
Dispatch
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J. H. Drake
Richmond
Railroad and Pullman
W. J. Gree
Richmond and
Danville
Alison
Frank Page
Ccoroner
Messrs. P. C., Carlton
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J. A. Damprech
Geo. F. Shepherd
M. C. Williams
A. B. Andrews
W. H. Bridgers
Barner
Reidsville
Mr. Ary
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Blackburn Stricken
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