Death in Cotton Mill Fire at Dukes North Carolina
A boiler explosion at Erwin No 1 cotton mill in Dukes, near Raleigh, killed three white men including Superintendent Henry C. Fowler and severely burned a black worker who may die. A new fireman, unfamiliar with duties, allegedly raised steam too high, prompting the engineer to refuse work. the fireman then confronted the superintendent as the blast occurred. Fowler’s body was sent home to Burlington with his family. other victim buried at Dukes. The mill employs about 1,000 when fully staffed, current force around 20.
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Dukes
Cape Fear and Northern
Henry C. Fowler
Burlington
Leh Hirst
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Bragwall
George McLean
Beary
Wmxill
Supt Fowler
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad officials meet in Newbern
Newbern NC saw a stockholders meeting chaired by L G Daniels with J W Grainger elected president and D J Broadhurst as secretary. The report showed $78,000 earnings for the year, criticized as $25,000 above lease costs, while James A Bryan denounced the governor's committee report as unjust and vindicated by board reappointments.
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Norfolk
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad
Newbern
L. G. Daniels
J W Grainger
Kingston
D. J. Broadhurst
Goldsboro
James A Bryan
Howland
Governors Investigating Committee
Brian
Board of Directors
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Grip Pains Relieved Quickly by a Simple Remedy
Describes severe grip pains as utterly distressing and indescribable yet claim relief in a short time by taking a simple remedy. Mentions sensations of misery and relief through an unspecified treatment. Notes the therapeutic claim without naming the medicine.
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Patient Ad
Adelia Land of Portage Michigan testifies that Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills eased grippe pain and nerves throughout the body after three cases. She notes a brother’s neck swelling easing without bad effects, adds money back guarantee on first package and cautions against bulk sales.
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Miles
Adelia
Adelia Land, Portage, Mich
Norfolk Republicans split over district convention delegates
The Bowden faction in Norfolk County called a Monday meeting at Brighton to elect fifteen delegates and alternates to the district convention in Montefiore Hall delaying the process. Antis plan to contest the selections, claiming inadequate notice, possibly leading to two concurrent conventions and a party split.
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datt-Bowden
Morfolk
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Portsmouth
Montefiore Hall
Thureday
Robert M. Hughes
Congress
Norfolk County
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Oratory in Virginia Opens Campaign Headquarters
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Sept 23 The Democrat campaign opens with headquarters in the American National Bank Building under Joseph Button. Congressman Flood aims for re election in the Tenth district. Gov Mittard a rising campaigner slated to speak at Bedford City Surry Court House Lunenburg Court House King William Court House New Castle Ruckerville Claremont October 16 19 Debates planned in Lovingston Nelson County with J C Wysor Democratic nominee in the Ninth district speaking at Pearlsburg Gov Montague to Orange and Lt Gov Ward at Bedford City.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Democrates
American National Bank
Joseph Button
Congressman Flood
J. E. Mittard
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Lunenburg Court House
King William Court House
New Castle
Ruckerville
Claremont
Flood
George A. Revercomb
Lovingston
Nelson County
J.C Wysor
Pearlsburg
Glies County
Montague
Orange
Ward
West Virginia Campaign Dinners and Rallies Across State
Sen John J Cornwell spoke to Mason County voters in Point Pleasant about state issues for an hour and a half drawing applause. In Charleston the Democrats opened their campaign with Former Sen Charles Arowne of Minnesota addressing a large crowd. Republican leaders plan a full day ratification meeting led by Secretary Wilson and Sen Foraker. In Ridgeley across Cumberland, Md, Alyton G Dayton and B H Warner Jr spoke to 200 Allegany Republican Club members, greeted by an ovation led by John J Stump.
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Washington Post
Point Pleasant
W. Va
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Mason County
Charles Arowne
Minnesota
Wilson
Foraker
Ohio
Cumberland
Alyton G. Dayton
B. H. Warner, Jr
Washington
Ridgeley
Cumtberland
Allegany Republican Club
John J. Stump
Dayton
Virginia Bonds Sold as Waste Paper in Readjuster Era
In Richmond five bonds of $2,000 each were found worthless after being printed by Kendall Bank Note Company and shipped to Virginia. An express company sold them as waste paper, and forged signatures have surfaced on some. Other items span Judge Jackson’s release of a Chinese teacher under immigration law, a murder arrest in Chatham, a Leesburg school appointment, and frost damage to Petersburg tobacco crops.
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United States
San Francisco
Obituaries From Maryland County Heads Sept 23
Dr John M Steck aged 81 physician of the county died at his Smithburg home from cerebro meningitis survived by widow and six sons three daughters. David Chariton aged about 78 was found dead in bed at Mrs Frederick Miller’s home likely due to heart trouble never married active Republican in county politics in past twenty years and once ran for sheriff in an earlier race.
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Washington Post
Fredericksburg
Coral Bell
Spotsylvania County
Hagerstown
John M. Steck
Gilad
Smithburg
Sx Soda
Boyds
David Chariton
Frederick Miller
Couuty
Alérea-ajrail
Alexandria News Briefs Include Fires and Local Events
Fire damage at J Bernheimer & Co harness shop on King Street near Lee Street. A second tiny blaze on Wolfe Street was contained by residents before major damage. Court actions include decree in V Wood vs Nalls and referrals in city cases. Bishop Gibson returned to Richmond after visiting Alexandria. Junior Order marks 14th anniversary with speeches and music. A black man assaulted a woman on North Fayette Street. suspect fled. National Watchman presses auctioned at Cameron Street. U S Army officer’s wife and child depart for Manila. Local real estate sale at 1015 King Street transfers to Mrs. Ednar Breen.
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Alexandria
J. Bernheimer & Co
King and Lee Atreeta
Wolfe Street
Patrick and
Henry
Fourth Ward
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L. C Barley
Fie V. Wood
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H. N. Garner
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Gardner L. Boothe
Sale
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Mamie Field Et al
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Sarah E. Simms
Guibeon
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Meade Memorial Chapel
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Kirkpatrick
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Thomas J Kirkpatrick
Edgar Warfield, Jr
St. Louis
Louther Carter
Ednar Breen
Banks oppose Speyer sale in Vera Cruz line bid
Kuhn, Loeb & Co. by attorney file bill in Circuit Court against ratification of the Vera Cruz and Pacific Railroad bonds sale to Speyer & Co. Receiver Allan McLane of the Maryland Trust Company overseen the deal. They offer $90,000 more for the bonds than Speyer and Co. bid and ask the court to order a new sale to them, arguing the higher price benefits the Maryland Trust.
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Maryland Trust Company
Speyer & Co
Negro Minister Arrested for Refusing to Pay Fare
Special to The Washington Post from Hagerstown Maryland reports Rev WA Freeman a colored Free Will Baptist minister arrested by Deputy Sheriff Hardy for riding a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train without ticket or money. Freeman testified the Bible says preachers should travel without clothing or money, and he was jailed ten days after a hearing before Justice Eugene A Brown. Kilgour Withdraws from Contest
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Washington Post
Hagerstown
WA. Freeman
Free Will Baptist Church
Hardy
Weverton
Baltimore and Ohio
Eugene A. Brown
Brownaville
Freeman
Insane Wanderer Discovered On Maryland Farm
An unidentified elderly white man, exhibiting clear signs of insanity, appeared at Samuel R. Plummer’s Gaithersburg area farm, ate breakfast with the Plummer family, and took shelter in a barn. He was moved to Hookville after police were summoned. A bundle found on him contained $530 in gold and other money, with a pocketbook listing the name W. G. Farr and several other names. He is believed to be from the New York area and about seventy years old.
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Farmers’ Banking and Trust Company
W. G. Farr
Eartle
Maneth Bumphrey
Pearl Kirkpatrick
Thar Pru
New York
Richard Cole
Third Street
Heavy artillery militia plans for coastal defense
The Assistant Secretary of War and General Staff propose heavy artillery in organized militia for coast defense in peace and war. State authorities lead the initiative with War Department support. letters to governors outline training in rapid fire guns, signaling, and command, with lectures by regular artillery officers.
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General Star
War Department
Oliver
Odell
New York
Dewey Celebrates Fiftieth Year in Naval Service
Admiral George Dewey marked fifty years since entering the naval service. Of the 1854 Naval Academy class, he remains active while most peers are retired. At sixty-six, he continues on the active list by a special act of Congress granting full pay and allowances for life, in recognition of his Spanish American War service. The President sent a congratulatory letter with flowers.
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Army and Navy Orders From 1904 Officials
Orders grant leaves and assignments for officers across the Army including Capt. Arthur Howards and Lt. Marion Wilhoit. Promotions, postings, and committee details touch Fort Sam Houston, Oregon Agricultural College, and the Army Medical Museum. Naval movements cover Rear Admiral Ludlow, Calkins, Hannigan, Kennedy, Lovering, and vessel orders.
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Brown
Fort Worden
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Ort Myer
George Sternhardt
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Edwin P. Brewer
Feroy W. Arnold
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Ditte
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Naval Museum of Hygiene and Medical School
Washington, D. C
Navy moves and maneuvers near Fort Monroe and Old Point
Reports detail Navy and Army preparations for maneuvers at Fort Monroe with a $75 000 electrical system installation including range finders and a headquarters link. News notes detachments from old duty and appointments, plus various local incidents in Norfolk Lynchburg and Washington featuring trains opium poisoning a horse theft and the British ambassador arrival.
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Army and Navy
Fort Monroe
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