Corner Stone Laid for Franklinton Methodist Church
Corner-stone ceremonies mark the laying of a new Methodist church in Franklinton North Carolina with Rev J A Cunninghim presiding elder and speakers including Dr J A Cunninghim Dr L L Nash and Josephus Daniels editor of the State Chronicle The article lists contents placed in the stone and praises the planned brick structure with a 600 seating capacity and two entrances Set on Main Street the building aims to be a town landmark with plans by Benjamin Price Philadelphia and led by Rev Edward L Pell pastor and editor of the Bible Reader.
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Fauanklinton
N.C
Iis
Franklinton
Baptists
Mothods
Wst Christian Charity
New Methodist Church
J. A. Cunningam
D. D
Nile
J. A. Cunninggim
J. A. Cordon
L. L. Nash
Josephus Daniels
State Chronicle
N. Y
America
Baptist Church
Raleigh Christian Advocate
I. D. Wilson
Franklin
J. A. Henry
Oscar Green
M. Tucker
Lans
Benjamin Price
Philadelphia
Pell
Edward L. Pell
Bible Reader
Collapse of a New York Newspaper
The Saturday Globe, a weekly paper founded to promote Cleveland tariff views, has collapsed after three years. Editor Geo. F. Parker, a veteran journalist, has ceased publication following months of adverse fortunes.
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United Press
New York
Saturday Globe
Cleveland
Clevelands
Geo. F. Parker
On the Diamond Baseball Scores Almanac
Baseball scores from major league games with teams New York New York Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn Athletic Balti more Cincinnati St Louis and Washington plus Columbus Louisville. Notable games include Philadelphia over Baltimore 8 2 and Washington losing 1 6 to Boston with rain halting play.
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New York
Philadelphia
Welch
Buck Ewing
Buckley
Gleason
Clements
Lynch
Chicago
Cincinnati
Luby
Bowman
Mullane
Harrington
Hurst
Boston
Brooklyn
Clarkson
Bennett
Hemming
Connelly
John Morrill
Joe Battin
Murphy's Bl Celebration and Western North Carolina Railroad Arrival
A grand railroad celebration marks the completion of the Western North Carolina line to Murphy. The cornerstone for the new courthouse is laid with Masonic ceremonies at 10 a.m. A barbecue dinner follows at 2 p.m. with music by the Cherokee Indian brass band from Yellow Hill Swain County.
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Chronicle
Mereny
N. C
North Carolina
Court House
Hiawassee
Government School
Yellow Hill
Swain County
A Street Railway Bought Out
Detroit City Railway Company with eighty miles of tracks sold to Ex Gov Waller of Connecticut and William W Cook of Wall Street representing an eastern syndicate. They plan recapitalization, a rapid transit system, and line extensions. Consideration about 5 million dollars.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
Detroit City Railway Company
North Western N C Railroad Directors Elected at Winston
Winston N C July 23 The stockholders elected directors including John P Inman Calvin S Brice T B Keogh A Chatham H W and J W Fries and others Col Andrews named President and R Brooke Secretary Treasurer The year shows net earnings up over twenty seven thousand dollars and passenger trains may start to Wilkesboro by August first The Press Convention trip to Wilkesboro Aug 14 is set and Friesj proposes a Roanoke Southern rail trip to Martinsville The Winston champion baseball team lost to Charleston 3 to 0.
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Winston
N. C
North Western N. C. Railroad
P. m
John P. Inman
Calvin S.brice
New York
T.B. Keogh
Greensboro
A. Chatham
Elkin
H. W
J. W. Fries
Salem
John W. Brown
R. B. Glenn
Thos. J. Wilson
J. C. Buxton
G. W. Henshaw
A. B. Andrews
Raleigh
Col. Andrews
R. Brooke
Richmond
H W. Miller
Burkely
North Carolina Midland Road
Wilkesboro
Foy
The
Sentinel
A. m
Col. Fries J
Press Association
Roanoke & Southern
Martinsville
Charleston
D. C
Troop Question in Tennessee Faces Legal Hurdles
Washington July 23 army officers examine the legality of sending U.S. troops to Tennessee if Governor requests aid. The Constitution allows action upon state executive or legislature applications but requires legality and necessity. In Tennessee, the legislature is not in session, casting doubt on any immediate troop deployment. Coal Creek miners meet to hear a compromise plan urging troops to be withdrawn and convicts returned, with the governor's stance on upholding the law.
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Washington, D. C
U.S
Tennessee
United States
Knoxvill
Coal Creek
J C.J. Williams
Congress
Gen. Williams
Knoxville
Buchanan
Missionary Argent Murdered by Chinese Mob at Church Door
Lt Commander Matthau of the USS Palos reports from King Kiang China that missionary Argent was killed at his church door during rioting over alleged child abduction. Customs officer Green was killed in the street as rioters plundered the church. Inquest ceremonies involved drums and firecrackers.
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San Francisco
Matthou
U.S. S
Pajlos
King Kiang
China
Palos
Wusich
Matthau
Stone
Argent
Green
Mars
Matthaux
Haakow
A Chilean Minister Resigns Amid Balmaceda Dispute
In Washington on July 24 a letter from Mr Fierro former Chilean minister and congressman announced he severed official ties with the Chilean government over Balmaceda's actions. He is in New York and will soon reach Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Chili
Mr. Fierro
Congress
Brazil
Balmaceda
Fierro
New York
Washington
Boiler explosion on Kentucky farm kills three
A July 24 boiler blast at James Durbin's farm in Edmonston County Kentucky ripped through a steam thresher. Three men were instantly killed by flying debris and escaping steam. five others were seriously injured.
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Lucurieto
James Durbin
Edmonston County
Richmond and Danville RR Low Fare to Raleigh Convention
Rates for Sunday School Convention at the Christian Church in North Carolina and Virginia. The railroad offers low rate tickets to Raleigh NC with return options July 20 to 26 and limited return by July 28.
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Rates Sunday School Convention
Christian Church
N.C
Virginia
Raleigh
Richmond and
Danville
N. C
Explosion in Nebraska Round House Kills Two
A United Press report from Pearsall? Portsmouth Neb states Charles Hasmeyer and John Hardman were killed in a blast at the Burlington and Missouri railroad round house. Several others were injured as the round house burned and collapsed, but flames were quickly quelled.
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United Press
Pearrsmouth
Neb
Charles Hasmeyer
John Hardman
Burlington and Missouri Railroad
England at the Columbia Exposition Adopts Fine Art Display
The telegraph urges that Chicago expo include an admirable fine art selection from English manufacturers. It notes America as one of the best markets for English pictures and calls for comprehensive exhibition of English wares.
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Cable
Loxpox
Telegraph
Chicago
America
Prominent Mason Dr John Clapton Dies in Virginia
Dr John Clapton a prominent Mason and longtime assistant physician at the state insane asylum in Williams Here Va died after several weeks illness Funeral plans not listed but his death was reported today by The United Press Williams Here.
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Preas Williams
John Clapton
State Insane Asylum
Methodist Preacher Shot From Ambush Near Heber
United Press reports the assassination of Rev. Williams a Methodist preacher near Heber Arkansas. He was shot from ambush while riding a country road. Suspect Johnson a known enemy of Williams was arrested and held for the crime.
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United Press
Little Rock
Ark
Williams
Heber
Johnson
Girl Outraged and Her Assailant Shot in Sherbrook
In Sherbrook Quebec a fifteen year old girl was attacked while berrying. Her father, hearing the plight, shot and killed a man he believed to be the assailant. The victim was found in a terrible condition. Montreal detectives have been summoned and police withhold names and details.
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Montreal
Sherbrook
Quebec
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J. A. Healy
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