Death of ex congressman W L Scott detailed in Erie obituary
The obituary recounts former Erie congressman W L Scott born July 2 1828 who rose from a shipping clerk to a prominent railroad and mining executive with a fortune around 15 million dollars. It notes his political service as Democrat, mayor of Erie, and influence with President Cleveland, plus the plan to bring his remains to Erie aboard the Atlanta car of the Old Colony line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Exseman W. L. Scott
Erie
William Pepper
Delphia
Raye
Eyeich
Jian L. Scott
Oncton
Hisolonel
Washington
Col. Scott
William L
House of Representarom
Congress
Scott
Great Lakes
Eree
Frank
Tracy
Chicago
Sland & Pacific
Ee : Stock Exchange
Vanderbilt
Gotha
New York
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Manning
Treasury
Newport
R.I
W. L Scott
Atlanta
Old Colony Road
Races at Gravesend Brooklyn Jockey Club Results
Races at RAVESEND New York show Wah Jim Peru vian Madstone Madrid Equity Hoodlum Picknicker winning at 5 5 9 6 8 1 miles times listed. Summary lists Tomboy Comforter and Countessa dead heat Comforter won run off A O H Lita Mohican John Jay S Dirigo with varying times.
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Ravesend
New York
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Gravesend
Wah Jim
Madstone
Madrid
Equity
Hoodlum
Picknicker
Tomboy
Comforter
Countessa
Lita
Mohican
John Jay S
Dirigo
Baseball Scores From Around The League
Results listed from New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Boston Pittsburgh St Louis Milwaukee Louisville and Baltimore with games called early due to darkness and several off days noted. Key results include New York 9 Philadelphia 11, Cincinnati 4 Chicago 5, Boston 6 Brooklyn 1, Milwaukee 5 Boston 0, St Louis 6 Washington 3, Athletic 4 Louisville 0 in 7 innings.
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New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Washington
Louisville
Athletic
Baltimore
Columbus
North Carolina Lumber Trust Plans Major Consolidation
Norfolk and Raleigh report a meeting to form a North Carolina pine lumber stock company aiming to raise prices and mobilize millions in capital. The list of firms includes Johnson & Whimsatt, J L Roper Lumber Co, Neuse Lumber Co, Pioneer Lumber Co, and many others with about a hundred invitees. Also noted is the death of Augustus R. Jeffries in New York at 38, formerly of Raleigh, connected to the shipping trade.
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Norfolk
North Carolina
John L. Roper
North Carolina Dressed Lumber Association
United Action
Johnson & Whimsatt
Thomas JW. Smith
Washington,d.c
Mullein & Dale
Otto Duker & Co
E. W. Horstmier & Son
The
Tunis Lumber Co
G. F. Sloan & Bro
Geo. G. Tyler
Baltimore
W. L
Albermarle Lumber Co
Martin County Lumber Co
Philadelphia
Neuse Lumber Co
Goldsburg
N. C
C. J. Schulkey
Newbern
N.C
Pioneer Lumber Co
Mt. Olive
D. W. Alderman & Co
Alcola
S.C
Virginia
Carolinas
Combine
Union
Carolina
Augustus R. Jeffries
Norfleet Jeffries
New York City
Raleigh
Curoniere
Mrs Ann Falkener Dies At Warrenton At 75
Mrs Ann Falkener died at her Warrenton North Carolina residence at 9 45 today Monday. She was 75 years old and had been a prominent pious member of the Episcopal church throughout her life.
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Ann Falkener
Warrenton
N. C
Episcopal Church
Denied Davidson County Exposition News Report
Special to State Chronicle from Cuartotte North Carolina dated September 21 reports Rev Zacharias Taylor Bell a Lexington preacher accused of desertion fraud and presenting a paramour as his wife. Bell has been arrested and jailed in Lumpkin county Georgia and Mrs Taylor Bell says both will be prosecuted. Local Davidson county sheriff urged to take action.
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O. F. King
Davidson County
State Chronicle
Cuartotte
N. C
Zacharias Taylor Bell
Lexington
Atlanta Journal
Lumpkin County
Taylor Bell
Seaboard Air-Line
Raleigh
Charlotte
Forest City
Henderson
Lincolnton
Maxton
Mooresboro
Rutherfordton
Sanford
Shelby
Weldon
Wilmington
Exposition Grounds
Chronicle
Col
Julian S. Carr
North Carolina
Chicago
Patrick
St. Mary’s
Opening of City Public Schools Opens With Large Color Attendance
The city public schools opened yesterday with 810 students in the two white schools and a larger than usual number in the colored schools. Superintendent Moses welcomed children at Centennial. Principal Parker greeted students at Murphy. Mrs. J. M. Barbee returns to teaching at Murphy. another teacher to be elected soon. The veteran teaching staff resumes with renewed zeal.
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Moses
Centennial
Parker
Murphy School
J. M. Barbee
Raleigh
Compliment to the Grand Sire from Odd Fellows
A dispatch from St Louis signed by Theo Ross Grand Secretary announces that Representative Orendorf Illinois moved a resolution adopted by rising vote expressing deep regret at Grand Sire Charles M Busbee’s affliction by disease and heartfelt sympathy with prayers for his quick restoration to health and duties.
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St. Louis
Theo. Ross
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Orendorf
Illinois
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Charles M. Busbee
Supreme Court exam schedule and case list
Appeals from the First District set for Monday the 28th in the orders listed including State vs Van Doran Railroad vs Fisher and others. An ad copy notes Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and Simmons Liver Regulator for dyspepsia with testimonial.
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State
van Doran
Railroad
Fisher- Hurdle
Stallings
Albertson
Terry
Winslow
Lewies
Sikes
Weatherly
Hornthall
Burwell
Lewis
Lumber Co
Wardens &c
Town Washington
Brown
Davis
Apenany
Balmaceda Death Shocks Chilean City Anew
The ex president Balmaceda killed himself at the Argentine legation in Santiago. Citizens reel between savage glee and regret. The event sparks hopes for peace and mercy toward his followers as nations react to the Junta.
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United Press
New Yor
Valparaiso
Herald
Balmaceda
Congressional Party
Chilis
Junta
Italy
France
Sweden
Norway
United States
Germany
England
Richmond Exposition Dates Urge Regional Participation
The Richmond Dispatch urges Virginia and Richmond interest in Raleigh Exposition days October 5 6 7. It calls for a representative business train to Raleigh with flags and music and stresses regional support to rival Baltimore’s efforts. Grounds work runs full with unloading, decorating, and new structures as decorators stay busy.
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Richmond
Virginia
Richmond Dispatch
Old Dominion
Raleigh
Old North
Baltimore
Trinity Beats Guilford in Hot Baseball Classic
Trinity College defeated Guilford College in a hard fought baseball game at High Point grounds today. An immense crowd witnessed the contest as both teams showcased competitive plays and strong pitching.
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State Chronicle
Trinity College
Trinity
Guilford College
High Point
P. P. P. Promoted as Spring Medicine
A promotional note touts P. P. P. as the best spring medicine to tonify invigorate strengthen and boost appetite. It claims the remedy will throw off malaria and improve overall condition during the season.
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Ggressman
Able Democrat
Fage
Serveus
Docas
Gloucester
Association
North Carolina Lumber Trust
Supreme Court
Carter
Rountree
Shaffer
Hahn
Cunninggim
Peterson
Hulse
Brantley
Spencer
Bell
Ely
J. H. Sammons
Stephney
Conn
Simmons
Santiago
Guilford
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