Senate Debates Silver Policy and Nicaragua Canal Issue
The Senate adjourned after a spirited silver debate sparked by Mr Teiler and Stewart of Nevada. J Morgan introduced a resolution to investigate the Nicaragua canal company, but it was laid over as discussions continued. The Navy was authorized to charter vessels to transport grain for relief efforts, with a 400,000 appropriation. Death of prominent naval figure Silas Vin TAT of Sauem, N C, and marriages in Winston noted.
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Senate
Wasuotos
D. C
Sester Morrill
Stewart
Nevada
Teiler
J. Morgan
Nicarungs Canal Company
Gamble
Dakota
Wasmiyerow
Hse
Wise Navy
Northwest
Viking
Lahon
Arrow
Silas Vin Tat
Hostour
Sauem
N. C
Henry Marshall
Forsyth
Chape Sterday
Marshall
Stokes
Winston
Salem Chapel Church
Forsyth Jail Release After Post Office Detective Charge
A one armed white man named Gates jailed seven weeks in Forsyth on accusations of posing as a U S post office detective was freed after the Supreme Court declined to return a true bill against him. Northern sportsmen head south for bird and game hunting in this section. Mrs Leak and her spouse departed soon after the ceremony for a four day trip south.
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Gates
Forsyth
U. S. Post Office
Supreme Court
Dastardly Crime in Chicago Victim Louise Hagen Struck
United Press dispatch reports Louise Hagen was attacked on Washington Boulevard by a man who struck her with a monkey wrench and dragged her into an alley where she was outraged. She lies in critical condition at home, police seek suspect.
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United Press
Chncaco
Louise Hagen
Washington Boulevard
Fatal fight kills eight at Georgia turpentine still
In Lynch county Georgia eight men died at Wright and Williams turpentine still after a quarrel over alleged card cheating. The dispute escalated when John Parker opened fire, killing himself and Ed Williams along with six others.
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United Press
Macos
Wright & William
Bloodshed Expected as Miners Rally in Tennessee
In Nasuving Tennessee on January 6, miners threaten renewed violence. Circulated proclamations urge resistance to convicts and militia, with calls for retribution and bloodshed. Eugene Merrill leads a miners’ meeting planned for tomorrow as state troops brace for further clashes.
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Nasuving
Tenn
Creek Valley
United States
Eugene Merrill
Norfolk grocer assigns assets and liabilities
J. M. Spindle & Co., wholesale grocers of Norfolk, report assets of five thousand dollars and liabilities of seven thousand dollars. In Washington reports say the forces of Ganza have been cay toured and the chief surrendered to authorities at Rio Grande City.
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J. M. Spindle & Co
Norfolk
Washington
Ganza
Landslide Blocks Rail Line Near Swannanoa Tunnel
A big landslide at the Blue Ridge summit on the Western North Carolina railroad east of the Swannanoa tunnel at 2 am blocks traffic for two days. Passengers are being transferred as workers clear the vast mass of earth.
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Cronicle
Morganton
N. C
Swannanoa
Blue Ridge
Western North Carolina
Fire Engulfs Portsmouth Store Sparks Public Loss
Fire discovered at 5 a m in the Chestnut Street store of L P Pearson in Portsmouth and quickly spread to a vacant lot and nearby houses. L M Privett and J V Shea escaped from the second floor, losing all belongings. a torch is suspected as the incendiary cause with kerosene oil involved. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars, fully insured.
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United Press
Enorrotx
L. P. Pearson
Chestnut Street
Portsmouth
Privett
Davis denounces Nash claims and defends church work
John C Davis, in a lengthy public letter from Wilmington, rebuts Rev. L L Nash and defends his building efforts for the Fitch Street Methodist church. He lists cash expenditures of 12805 73 and vouchers totaling 15569 63, noting a 2764 90 shortfall, and asserts he donated at least twenty houses and six building lots valued around 20000. Davis appeals for public understanding and mentions recent political and railroad news included in the same issue.
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Daily Newspapers of
Wilmington
L. L. Nash
Fitch Street Methodist Church
Nash
John C Davis
Two Beautiful Weddings Yesterday in North Carolina
Timberlake Cotton nuptials at Tagboro with Julian Timberlake and Agnes Cotton wedding at the bride's home and a Tarboro reception aboard a penn steamer. A second ceremony at Central M. R. K. church united Henry Hicks and Ida Snelling with a grand floral altar and Mendelssohn march.
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Central Church
Cottondale
Tarboro
State Chronicle
Timberlake
Tagboro
N. C
Julian Timberlake
Raligh
Agnes Cotton
Cattondale
Pitt County
Penn
Cntral M. RK
Henry T. Hicks
Ida A. Snelling
W. N. Snelling
Prof
A. Pauli
Jack Hardin
Thomas C. Williams, Jr
E. L Flemming, Jr
Braxton Banks
Mamie Redford
Nannie Banks
F. H
J. P. Wray
J. B. Hurley
Mendelssohn
Bridal Attire and Gifts Noted in Wedding Observance
Bridesmaids wore princesse style demi trains while the bride appeared in a white fairie Francaise gown with a gold embroidered front and long train. Numerous congratulatory telegrams arrived from distant friends and the bridal gifts were plentiful and handsome.
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Fairie Francaise
Governor commutes death sentence for Dawne in Charlotte
Governor Holt reduces Alfred Dawne's death sentence to life imprisonment with hard labor after reviewing petitions and testimony from Charlotte citizens sheriff and juror. The commutation cites Dawne as a petty thief with weak mind and no murderous intent, delaying the decision for more information.
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Holt
Alfred Dawne
Dawnes
Charlotte
Sam
Secretary Foster Heads Two Week Richmond Terminal Tour
Foster plans a two week trip along the Richmond Terminal line departing Washington within days. The railroad provides President of the Richmond Terminal car and several directors will accompany him. trip length will depend on circumstances.
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Washington, D. C
Foster
Washington
Richmond Terminal
Sherman Re elected Senator on First Ballot in Ohio
Covamars Ohio January 6 reporters note John Sherman was chosen to succeed himself in a joint legislative session. On the first ballot he defeated ex Governor Foaker by a vote of 52 to 58 with Sherman the sole opponent.
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United Press
Covamars
U.S
John Sherman
Foaker
Tompkins Building Destroyed by Fire in Jasper
A fire at 3 o'clock this morning leveled the Tompkins building in Jasper Florida, destroying the drug store post office and six professional offices. Total loss about 7500 dollars with insurance not over 1500.
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Jasper, Fla
Tompkins
Station Keeper Appointed At Caffey Life Saving Station
Thaddeus M. Snow was today appointed keeper of the Caffey life saving station at Caffey Inlet North Carolina by United reer Washington January 6.
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Washington
Thaddeus M. Snow
Caffey
Caffey Inlet
N. C
The Cotton Mills Progress and Prospects
Mr J S Wynne reports 70 employed at the cotton mills with 6 192 spindles up 1 032 from start. A Lowell mass overhaul restored machinery. daily output near 4 000 pounds hosiery yarn. Dividend likely at the 13th instant meeting. earnings to improve working capital.
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J. S. Wynne
Cotton Mills
Lowell
Mase
Mitchell & Co
Philadelphia
Keeley Cure Advocates Gold Remedy For Alcoholism
Dr I N Carr of Tarboro endorses Keeley treatment citing eight hundred cured men during October and Twenty five U S branches including Greensboro. He describes double chloride of gold remedy and notes a Menstruum to remove excess gold with references to The American Analyst publication.
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I. N. Carr
Tarboro
Keeley
Dwight
United States
Greensboro
M. CG
New York
H. Lessing
M. D
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Nicaragua Canal
Vistonsalem
Marrinon
Walter
Lobace Oo
Leak, Beall & de Vane
Mrs. Leak
Chicago
Georgia
The
John O. Davis
Commerce
William R. Morrison
Plinois
W. M. Lindsay
Kentucky
Jas. McDill
Jaws
Fairmount
W. V
Picks-Snelling
Dawns
Foster Gaming South
Shermen
Florida Flames
United Reer
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