Sudden Deaths in Winston County Prompt Low Key Inquest
Two deaths shock Winston after a farmer Frederick Radford dies at his bed after a rest and a young man Charles Strible passes away at his boarding house. Reports say embezzler J M Pendleton fled with about four hundred dollars from Horror Western Union and bondsmen, relatives and friends, will not pursue. The Twin City Club faces a loss of about $1,000 and may pursue Pendleton.
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Frederick Radford
Charles Strible
Winston
J. M. Pendleton
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pendleton
Twin City Club
Alabama horror and Adams Express fire deaths toll
Report from Alabama details a deadly house fire in Rock where four Long children died and a farmer was injured while visiting neighbors. The blaze damaged safes at Adams Express and left money charred. authorities say some denominations remained distinguishable. Other items note a planing-mly yard fire and a stormy night in Virginia destroying a mill and injuring no one.
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United Press
Bama
Ala
Rock
Alabama
Tox
D. C
Adams Express
Mingo Ji
Treasury
United States
Lafayette Ok
Cincinnati
No More Freshing at Davidson College
Davidson College students sign a pledge to abstain from hazing and urge others to stop the practice. With only two exceptions the student body commits to honor to end hazing during their connection with the college, effectively ending freshing for years or permanently.
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Davidson
Davidson College
N. C
Wires dispute between Western Union and AP over leased lines
News of a brewing conflict in New York where the Western Union Telegraph Company cut off leased wires used by the Associated Press. The dispute centers on about 25 000 dollars in alleged obligations for lines from New York to Chicago, New York to Washington, Washington to Richmond and Norfolk, and Memphis to New Orleans, with a joint committee from major papers involved.
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New York
Western Union Company
Associated Press
Western Union Telegraph Company
New York Associated Press
New York and
Western Associated Press
New York Herald
New York Tribune
New York Sun
Louisville Courier Journal
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Western Union
Chicago
Washington
Richmond
Norfolk
Memphis
New Orleans
Georgia Governor Hill Speaks in Atlanta During Grady Monument Visit
Gov. Hill and party arrived in Atlanta around 4 PM and spoke impromptu at Salisbury and Charlotte stops. He thanked crowds, praised Georgia’s government, and urged unity under one flag and constitution while predicting Democratic wins in upcoming Northern elections. He is to deliver the Grady monument oration at noon tomorrow.
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United Press
Atlanta
Gov. Hill
Salisbury
N. C
Charlotte
Howell
Georgia
Henry W. Grady
Empire
South
New York
Party of the People
Gov. Northern
Grady Monument
Kilkenny Convention Sparks Cheers Hisses as O Brien Arrives
William O’Brien arrived in Kilkenny to attend the convention greeted by mixed cheers and hisses. A police escort protected him as crowds fought in the streets. O’Brien was elected presiding officer and Michael Davitt was named to contest North Kilkenny if needed.
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Kilkenny
Ireland
William O’brien
Michael Davitt
John Pope Hennessy
Opposition Oil Line Project Aims for March Completion
United Press reports Standard Oil faces a new rival with a Pittsburg to Philadelphia pipeline planned to carry 40 000 barrels daily at about 1 000 000 dollars. The line will include West Virginia branches with backers Andrew Carnegie and Mellon Brothers.
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Harrispurg
Standard Oil Company
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
West Virginia
Andrew Carnegie
Mellon Brothers
W. L. Mellon
Boyd Thayer Case: Supreme Court Advances Nebraska Governorship
Washington Oct 20 Justice Fields announced the court granted ex-Attorney General Garland's motion to advance James E Boyd plaintiff in error vs State of Nebraska. Case set for argument December 7 after other cases. Boyd, elected Nebraska governor on the Democratic ticket, contests state court decision barring him from office for not being a US citizen.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the
United States
Justice Fields
Garland
James E. Boyd
Nebraska
Boyd
Supreme Court of the State
Chesapeake & Ohio railroad annual meeting in Richmont
The Chesapeake & Ohio railroad held its annual meeting in Richmont Virginia on October 20. The board of directors was reduced by dropping E Norton and A J Thomas. President Ingalls reported growth in affairs and net earnings.
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Richmont
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
E. Norton
A. J. Thomas
Ingalls
President Polks Will Sparks Legal Battle In Nashville
Street reports say Mrs. G W Fall hires eminent counsel to contest President Polk's will claiming the real estate in trust for his family is void and the residue should pass to Mrs Polk. Tasker Polk of North Carolina arrives, signaling a potential cause celebre over the old Polk mansion and tomb landmark.
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G. W. Fall
President Polk
Fall
William Polk
Polk
Nashville
Snow Falls Along Valley Branch in Virginia
The first snow of the season covered sections along the Valley branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at Woodstock New Market and Mt. Jackson in the Shenandoah valley to a depth of one inch. The report comes from Lexington Virginia dated October 20. The weather marked the opening of winter conditions in the region with light snowfall reported across the lower Shenandoah valley.
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United Press
Lexington
Virginia
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Woodstock
New Market
Mt. Jackson
Shenandoah Valley
Nashville Fair Opens With Low Attendance
Nashville Tennessee October 20 The Cumberland Park and Fair Association opened its gates for the first time today. Weather and track were good but attendance was only about 2000, and the races failed to draw special interest.
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United Press
Nashville, Tenn
Cumberland Park and Fair Association
Preference in Choosing Speaker Of The House
The writer favors Mills as Speaker for tariff reform but cites Crisp for legal knowledge, while preferring William L. Wilson of West Virginia as best qualified. They argue Wilson’s border state origin and capability make him suitable and politically advantageous, while suggesting a Northern Democrat would be ideal.
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Mills
Crisp
William L. Wilson
West Virginia
Ecumenical Methodist Conference Ends In Washington
The Ecumenical Methodist Conference wraps two week session in Washington with thanks to hosts and press. Delegates note hospitality and the President's visit as a historical moment. A resolution to send a delegation to Toronto for the Pan Presbyterian Council is adopted. Chief Justice Wade of Australia suggests the next meeting be held there.
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Washington
Ecumenical Methodist Conference
Thos. Allen
Sheffield
Eng
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Pan-Presbyterian Council
Toronto
Aci
J. S. Simon
Kent
England
Wade
Australia
Who Wrote the Bible scene in Salisbury
A Salisbury Herald item recounts three farmers arguing about the Bible. When pressed who wrote it, one farmer jokes that it was written by expired men long ago, highlighting a humorous local anecdote.
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Salisbury
Mad Dog Sprints Through Hallways Attacks Several People
A suspected mad dog caused chaos near Seaboard Air Line offices injuring a colored messenger and two others as it chased toward Johnston street station. It bit Daniel Horton a white boy Allen and Silas Turner before being shot and killed. Sam Small was arrested for selling a lot to Rev. Mr Munroe for Utai University for 1000 dollars and paying only 500.
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Seaboard Air Line
Johnston Street Station
Daniel Horton
Allen
Silas Turner
Sam Small
Mr. Munroe
Utai University
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Lynchh
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Adria Va
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Governor Senatu
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Om the Rowe
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