Desperate shooting ends with wife murder attempt in Knoxville
The article recounts a man Harris Holmes firing at Mrs Mary Hamilton, the widow mother of the victim’s witness, then fleeing after a failed attempt to kill. Witnesses describe Holmes aiming at the head but the pistol misfired and he fled. Local authorities prepared to present Holmes for questioning at the penitentiary.
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Harry Holmes
Knox Exprcs Company
Mary Hamilton
Trigger
Holmes shoots at Hamilton after wedding refusal incident
Mrs Hamilton and her mother Ash Groves recount a fatal night as Holmes, rejected in love, confronts the pair at their home. Holmes fires twice at Hamilton at the door then shoots himself in the chest, dying later. Neighbors report threats from Holmes who had tied with a revolver and vanished into nearby bushes. Police and detectives search the area while efforts to reach relatives in Baltimore and Cumberland proceed.
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Navy Yar
Holmes
Mr. Hamilton
Mra Hamilton
Holme
Grove
Groves
Eolmes
Battimore
Lonfine
Cumbertand
Labor's Shot at Cannon in Union Labor Attack
A lengthy anti-Cannon editorial charges him with aiding business interests over workers, detailing labor amendments, the push for a Department of Labor, the eight hour bill, injunctions, and labor rights. It cites Samuel Gompers and the AFL, and contrasts Democratic and Republican doctrines on trusts, tariffs, and direct election. The piece frames Cannon as blocking labor goals and aligning with corporate power.
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House of Representatives
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
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Thoridlamalon
Apumals
Cineen
Resolutl
Askin
Agamnay
Conmmuticea Toy
Jin Hees
Yafair
Democratic Party
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Gan Fallown
Rocsavelt
Roosevelt
Taft
Wall Street
Democratic Divergences at Bryan Rally and Nation Speech
The New York Democratic gathering features William Jennings Bryan as he endorses Mr Bryan Best for party unity and critiques Republican shifts. He contrasts donkey and elephant emblems, criticizes President Roosevelt’s non Democratic steps, and highlights four Democratic doctrines he deems abandoned.
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Bryan
Bryans
Vir Hhgan
Tammany Tigers Wuld
Eddy Bears
Democratic Appeal to Democratic Sentiment in 1900 Campaign
A speaker contrasts Democratic and Republican views on reform, centralization, trusts, taxation, imperialism, and campaign finance. He argues Republicans favor centralization and aid to big corporations, while Democrats prioritize near‑people governance, consumer rights, and transparency. The piece emphasizes uniting the Democratic Party to prevail in Congress and the presidency.
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Gulng
Bryan
Democrate
Raliwsy Syateme Conifer
The
Mainella
Wal Street
Wall
Wall Street
Actizs Gar
Sorrows of the Soldiers at Guan tanamo Range
Tarantulas mosquitos and sand flies plague sailors during target practice at the Guantanamo Cuba range. Men live under nets to deter bites from mangrove swamps and pests. A number of tarantulas have been found in pillbox berths. A remedy is to shift practice times to avoid peak insect activity.
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Guantanamo
Cuba
PIANO SPECIALS OFFERED BY TOP MAKERS IN TERRITORY
These are not old pianos but nearly brand-new instruments priced for immediate sale. Weber, Hardman, Fischer, and others include Haines and Prichée Treple models with oak cases and minimal wear. prices around 300 to 400 dollars. Authorized representatives advertise ZHICKERING, HARDMAN, FISCHER, and HAINES BROS listings for quick purchase.
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Piznos— Zhickering Hardman Fische R
Haines Bros
Prich’é Treple
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