Verdict of coroner jury on Statesville disaster blamed railway tools
Statesville North Carolina August 31 the coroner jury found the wreck of the Western North Carolina railway bridge near Iredell county the result of malicious wrecking using railway company tools left in an open shed. The panel censured the railway company for negligence noting unsound cross ties defective superstructure and high speed over the bridge.
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Statesville
N. C
Aid Railway Company
Penniless Jews Flocking Here
Another large party of Hebrew refugees arrived at the barge office today from the Cunard steamer Etruria. They were detained by the immigrant authorities for examination of their physical and financial condition. Many are penniless and came with their families, misled into believing they would be welcomed and provided homes.
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New York
Cunard
Etruria
Tun T. Ni
King’s Royal Germeteur Reworks Bowel Troubles
An advertisement promotes King’s Royal Germeteur as a remedy for bowel troubles. It urges readers to try it and credits A. E. Jonpan as agent.
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A. E. Jonpan
Agt
Plucky Will Wynne to Return Home This Afternoon
From Washington August 31 I will be home this afternoon at 3 55 oclock from Norfolk Wynne announces he will receive a hearty reception on his return and a Spreiel to Stare Caroniere is noted.
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Spreiel
Washineton
D. C
Norfolk
Witt. Wynne
Bradfield to sue Brower for malicious prosecution in libel case
Joseph Bradfield, just returned from Surry court, says Ex-Congressman John M. Brower planned no good faith prosecution for libel and will be sued for $10,000 damages. Bradfield alleges false pretenses dragged him to Dobson thrice and seeks punitive damages. Taxable Forsyth county property totals 7,941,299, up 1,409,540. Winston township 5,321,752, up 1,114,985. A negro set fire to J. H. Nading’s barn near Salem, destroying building and $500+ in machinery.
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State Chronicle
Winston
N. C
Joseph Bradfield
Surry Court
John M. Brower
Bradfield
Brower
Dobson
Buncombe
Forsyth County
Winston Township
J. H. Nading
Salem
World Pair Commissioners Return From Europe Voyage
The Chicago fair commissioners Butterworth Handy Lindsay Bullock and Grosvenor returned Saturday from Europe. They report strong reception in Russia and Germany and say objections to German cooperation over McKinley tariff are overcome. Belgium ministers are also said to approve. They depart for England and sail home in September with a party of English Russian German French and Belgian officials.
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States
Diaz Compared to Balmaceda as Mexicans View Diaz
A private letter from the City of Mexico says President Diaz is regarded by many as Balmaceda and highlights how the success of the Chilean insurgents may bolster the movement seeking Diaz's overthrow.
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San Francisco
Mexico
Diaz
Balmaceda
Sims gang captured by U S marshal in Aug 31 telegram
Acting Attorney General Taft received a telegram from U S Marshal Walker dated DeSo to Miss pi stating eight members of the Sims moonshiner gang have been captured after fleeing Alabama. Sims escaped. The gang killed two U S officials during a prior arrest attempt.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
United States
Walker
DeSoto
Miss Pi
Sims
Alabama
Fall of Balmaceda’s Government Sparks Chilean Crisis
A Valparaiso riot destroys two million dollars in property as fires rage overnight. Marines guard foreign residences while insurgent forces gain control. Reports from Washington and Consuls in Valparaiso indicate Balmaceda has ceded power to Baggedano, with Santiago to be abandoned until the Junta arrives. Rumors place Austin Edwards as a future Chilean president.
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United Press
New York
Valparaiso
Balmaceda
Geder
Varrarasso
Blaine
Washington
Eight Sea Gull Crewmembers Rescued by Arizona
The steamer Arizona arrived with eight Sea Gull crewmen from a wreck off the African coast. Of the ship's twenty six crew, all were drowned except the eight rescued, found starving and exhausted on a raft in the Atlantic.
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United Press
New York
Arizona
Health is wealth claim for Sim mons Liver Regulator
An advertorial-promoted health claim urges using Sim mons Liver Regulator to cure sickness tied to a diseased liver. It presents liver health as wealth and recommends the product as a remedy.
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Simmons
On the Diamond. Winston and Lynchburg Clash in Virginia
A large crowd watched Winston of North Carolina lose to Lynchburg 12 to 18 in Luxenville Virginia. Across the country results included Boston- Louisville 2-2 rain ended play, Philadelphia Athletics 2 Columbus 3, St Louis 8 Baltimore 4, Milwaukee 5 Washington 1, Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 7, Cincinnati 3 Boston 5, Cleveland 2 Brooklyn 0, Chicago 0 New York 0 in 11 innings.
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Luxenville
Winston
N. C
Lynchburg
McKenna
Glass
Jones
McKeefer
Boston
Louisville
Haddock
Flynn
Murphy
Stratten
Ryan
Kerins
Philadelphia
Athletic
Columbus
Bowman
Cross
Knell
Donahue
Mahoney
Baltimore
St. Louis
McMahon
Robinson
McGill
Darling
Stewetts
Retter
Doyle
Madden
Ferguson
Washington
Milwaukee
Davies
Grits
Duke
McGuire
Mmphire
Davis
Athletics
Chamberlain
Milligan
Gastright
Donohue
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
King
Keefe
Clements
McQuade
Cincinnati
Tatteries
Rhines
Mallen
Harrington
Nichols
Bennett
Hurst
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Gruber
Zimmer
Inks
Daly
Emilie
Chicago
New York
Hutchison
Kittredge
Rusie
Buckley
Lynch
RACING RESULTS FROM NEW YORK AND GLOUCESTER
At New York on August 31 the Futurity course yielded Chesapeake first with Worth second and Arab third in 1.11. The dash stakes went to Refraction with Cokena second and Fred Lee third in 1.03. Pessarra led a 9 furlong handicap, Now Or Never placed second and Tea Tray third in 1.58 3-8. Mary Stone won the Futurity courée with Reilly second and Rosa third in 1.10 3-6. Luella B won the selling mile, Esquiman second and Peralt third in 1.34. Wetterson Eric swept the turf mile with Belwood third in 1.452-5. At Gloucester N J Hawkstone won the mile with Carmelite second and Samaratan third in 1.514. Joe Kelly led the 5 furlongs with Otero second and Belle Phoenix third in 1:09. Appomattox won 65 furlongs with Raleigh second and Weno neh third in 1:25. Little Ella won 44 furlongs with Frijoles second and Carlow third in 1:00. Golden Reel took the mile with Tappalannock second and Radiant third in 1:48 2. Love won the 44 ce James A. event with Recina second and Ym Henry third in 1:00 2.
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New York
Chesapeake
Worth
Arab
Refraction
Cokena
Fred Lee
Pessarra
Tea Tray
Mary Stone
Reilly
Rosa
Luella B
Esquiman
Peralt
Wetterson Eric
Belwood
Gloucester
N. J
Hawkstone
Carmelite
Samaratan
Joe Kelly
Otero
Belle Phoenix
Appomattox
Raleigh
Wenoneh
Little Ella
Frijoles
Carlow
Golden Reel
Tappalannock
Radiant
Love
Ce James A
Recina
W Ym
Henry
Murder in Bloomfield Well Shocks Connecticut Farm
Frederick Buschenhagen and his wife Emily, both over 70, were found murdered in their Bloomfield farm well after a neighbor spotted blood at the house. Police hunt a tramp said to have slept in the barn, with signs of struggle and no robbery. Governor Scales remains critically ill in Greensboro.
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Hartworp
Conn
Frederick Buschenhagen
Emily
Bloomfield
Hartford
James Ryan
Bushenhagen
Ryan
Greensboro
Scales
Nine Kite Arctic Ocean expedition members arrive in Hallifax
Nine members of the Kite Arctic Ocean expedition returned to Hallifax Nova Scotia and will sail to New York today. They reached 77 degrees 43 minutes north where they found rocky terrain but abundant flowers.
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Cade
Hallifax
N.S
Kite Arctic Ocean Expedition
New York
Fatal Fall in Norfolk Yard Claims Life of G W Smothers
Norfolk Va Aug 31 G W Smothers a former Petersburg resident fell from a railroad car at Norfolk and Southern yards in Berkeley this morning. He sustained injuries expected to cause death after years of chronic catarrh. Ely s Cream Balm recommended by pharmacist E W Williard of Joliett Ill.
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Norfolk
G. W. Smothers
Petersburg
Norfolk & Southern Railroad
Berkeley
Ely
E. W. Williard
Drugigist
Joliett
Railway Commission Faces New Express Rate Talks This Week
The Railway Commission meets this week with Maj. Wilson and Mr. Mason present to discuss express rate changes. A circular No. 10 cites section 24 of the railroad act urging close connections where practicable and warning of possible investigations if complaints persist. Maj. Wilson hints at possible action on the Statesville accident. He notes improvements in Western North Carolina track and recalls past conditions and rail upgrades since 1855.
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Railway Commission
Maj. Wilson
Thomas W. Mason
E. C. Beddingfield
Statesville
North Carolina
Piedmont
Invention for self adjusting sash holders by Fort
Lawrence A Fort of this city has received letters patent for an automatic anti sash rattler improving sash holders. The device keeps the upper sash tight against the frame to exclude air, without hindering movement, and promises lifetime use. Fort may sell the patent or start manufacturing.
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Lawrence A. Fort
Commissioner of Patents
Office records moved to depot for Charlotte relocation
The records and furniture from Mr. W. A. Turk's office were loaded for Charlotte. Clerks departed for their new headquarters on the 6 o'clock p.m. train. They will begin setup in the Simms building's second floor in Charlotte tomorrow.
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W. A. Turk
Charlotte
Simms
Simmons Liver Regulator promotes digestion and bowel health
An old advertisement asserts Simmons Liver Regulator aids digestion and regulates the bowels, claiming it enhances enjoyment of life through improved digestive function and regularity. The copy emphasizes natural, tonic effects and general well being.
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Simmons
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Plucky
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