William A McCorkle New South Candidate Profile
Colonel William A McCorkle of West Virginia is praised by Democratic supporters as a representative of the new south. Born in Virgo he was orphaned early after his father was killed in the Civil War. He financed education through hard work and debt, later earning a law degree and practicing in Charleston, rising to prominence.
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William A. M’corkle
William A. McCorkle
West Virginia
New South
Virgo
State University
Charleston
W. Va
After Many Years Lost From Starvation by an Ancient Poem
Madeleine and Clarence face hardship after their relatives die and a wolf threatens them. A magical letter brings a magazine check for her father’s poem, but they cannot cash it until morning. Their hunger pushes them to accept fate, and the wolf meets a feast as Madeleine contemplates poetry for posterity.
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Madeleine
Clarence Rungerford
Clarence
Mdeleine
Tunterind
Sean
Father
Alexander A. Laidlaw, Jr
World's Fair Terminal Depot for Excursion Trains
The terminal depot for all excursion trains to the Chicago Columbian exposition will be the largest central station in the world. Fifteen railroad companies will route trains there and twenty five trains can unload passengers simultaneously. The Corinthian and Romaresque style building spans 150 by 800 feet with a 672 by 150 foot annex passenger shed. Waiting rooms washrooms smoking and reading rooms will serve 20 000 people and the main room will feature 24 large clocks showing time in major cities worldwide.
Congressman Blount to End Career in March
Congressman James H. Blount of Georgia will retire from the House after twenty years of service and will not seek re election. Born September 12, 1887 in Georgia, he lived mostly in Macon before his 1873 election. Known for intimate district ties and electioneering skills, he kept track of every influential man and nearly every voter in the Sixth Georgia district.
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Congressman Blount
James H. Blount
Georgia
House
Macon
J. H. Blount
Congress
Blount
Veteran Statesman Dawes Plans End of Political Career
Senator Henry Lawrence Dawes, born in Cummington Massachusetts and Yale graduate, will be seventy six on October 80 and says the end of his term on March 4 will terminate his political career after thirty six years in Congress. Emin Pasha is reported captive by Arabs near Albert Edward Nyanga in Nyasaland, echoing his past Africa adventures.
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Henry Lawrence Dawes
Congress
Houses
Senate
H. J. Dawes
Cummington
Mass
Yale
Emin Pasha
Africa
Albert Edward Nyanga
Nia
Wright
Snodgrass Jaysmith Involved In Reformist Talk
Snodgrass and Jaysmith discuss a reform movement while Snively notes a broad change. Snodgrass asks for clarification as Snively criticizes excessive deception. The exchange reflects a climate of suspicion and shifting loyalties.
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Snodgrass
Jaysmith
Snively
Lightning strikes hotel mattress at Sea Beach
A guest recounts a vivid incident at a Sea Beach hotel when a lightning bolt blasted through a window and struck the mattress, bending the bed frame and startling occupants. No injuries reported, claim explored as a rare electrical failure event.
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Sea Beach
Brook
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