Lynch Kills In Night of Mob Violence In Harris County
An early 20th century report describes a deadly mob outbreak in Harris County sparked by racial tension. Walter Jones, 20, and his 18-year-old brother led a pursuit through Main Street after a confrontation near a Black woman and a man named Grayson. The slugfest ended with Walter Fatally wounded by a mob, Will Jones shot earlier by residents, and a promise of no further trouble as authorities arrived. The incident closed with public safety measures and an uneasy calm in the town.
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Everyoor
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Ulster Bay Anniversary Unites Protestant Anti Home Rule
In Ulster churches across Belfast and beyond Protestants gather for Ulster Day ceremonies marking the covenant against Home Rule. Sir Edward Carson and Frederick E. Smith attend union services representing the Church of Ireland and other denominations in this display of unity amid political tension.
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Italaa
Edward Carson
Frederick E. Smith
Ulster Ball
Belfast
Young Errand Boy Plots Oxford Ambition Theft
A 17-year-old Cleveland department store errand boy named Wilbur Poerste attempted to steal $1,400 from his employer to fund seeks entry to Oxford University in England. Police arrested him upon arrival from Ohio, where he explained he planned to join a May term preparatory school to fit his goal.
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Oxford University
Wilbur Poerste
Cleveland
de Ives
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Ohio City
England
Ox‘ford
Milwaukee Jubilant Wins First Doubleheader Pennant
Milwaukee clinched the pennant in the American Association as Clark's team defeated Lonlayine in the first game of a doubleheader while Minneapolis waited to Columbus. Harry Clark leads the club for two more seasons.
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American Association
Clark
Port Dodge Prison Sentence For Bank Book Entry Fraud
The article notes a defendant in Port Dodge who was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for fraudulent entries in the ledgers of the National Bank of which he was cashier. The case involved misusing bank books and resulted in a prison term.
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Enaca Rocalyee
Washington
Wilson
Ringling Sued for Divorce in Baraboo Wisconsin
Ringling RB a well known alicus proprietor is defendant in a divorce suit brought by his wife Bella M Hingling. The couple have been married twenty years and the case lists desertion as the alleged cause.
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Patrick Ford Dead in Brooklyn Editor of the Irish World dies
Patrick Ford, editor of the Irish World, died at his Brooklyn home after a long career supporting Ireland and opposing British rule. Ford led speeches and advocacy for Irish causes, leaving a mark on immigrant journalism and political commentary.
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Pép Iria
World events mix of tax, politics and trials in scattered notes
A mixed civic and political summary reports changes to income exemptions, a presidential stance on policy aims, and various official actions. It cites tax shifts, naval training schedules, treasury travel rules, agriculture grades hearings, and a NY mayoral will, plus impeachment trial notes and a few crime incidents across states.
Mexican Revolt and Diplomatic Movements Across Regions
Reported Mexican unrest includes nomination of Frederico Gamboa for president by the Catholic party in Mexico City and Gen. Sugenus Rascon for vice presidency. A train bombing 60 miles south of Scitillo killed about fifty and looting followed. Foreign Frederick Penfield named US ambassador to Austria, with provisional government talks ongoing in Ulster matters. An airship event near Berlin involved Wollheim entertaining twelve women.
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Mexico City
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Nueva Laredo
Notable figures suffer injuries and crimes cross continents
Personal and political figures face severe harm in diverse incidents. Dol Campa, ally of W. Bryan in Michigan campaigns, is badly injured in a mobile accident and taken to Detroit hospital. Milo S/ Pearson, a grocery owner near Minneapolis, is shot during a robbery attempt. store receipts captured. Rémuel B. Marta of Limon, Gale, a railroad freight conductor, is killed by a tramp who had just robbed another brakeman. the suspect is a fugitive. Confederate Iron Merrimac’s last arriving officer Seth Bagleaton dies in Sewanee. Manslaughter charges against Tommy Surna in Luther McCarty death case will be dropped by Crown Prosecutor Short Holme. A Dawson, Ill. clapper-of-school figure injured. further details unclear.
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Preparing AG Officers Named for Sidte Gran Meeting
The document lists officers for the sidte gran meeting in Oskaloosa including master J. Jud aen of Balfour overseers J. Taylor of Oskaloosa and L. L. Richardson, steward P. F. Carroll, chaplain M. B Blair, treasurer J. Wy, secretary Willis Pettit, gate keeper Ivy Wild, and assistant steward Miss Ivy Wild, with an executive committee of Judson Mesd Butler and Wild.
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Balfour
Mead
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Knoxville Digs Record Prices for Spring Stock Sale
A Knoxville area stock sale reports high prices for young pigs. A six month old litter includes a 285 pound male sold to a Michigan buyer for 150 dollars, with siblings fetching 85 to 100 dollars. Another pig shipped to Mississippi weighed 275 pounds and brought 130 dollars.
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Overton
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Missing man Genrée Norby Disappears Near Estherville
Genrée Norby, eight miles northwest of Estherville, has vanished while visiting relatives in North Dakota and Minnesota. His relatives fear foul play as he failed to return within three days three weeks ago and no trace of him has been found.
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Estherville
North Dakota
Minnesota
Toree
Reelected Officials Confirm Local Postmaster Leaders
In Bioux City, officials including W. Wooley of Jersey and Miles Bloux were reelected to lead postal and civic duties for another year amid the National Aspecte Honor convention. The event named principal officials for continued service across city and county posts.
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Bioux
National
Amsistan
W. Wooley
Jerse
Miles Bloux
Manly City Granted Franchise for Electric Power
Frustrated readers learn Manly City approves a franchise to an electric company to construct and light the town. The Homecoming events at Knoxville proceed with timing under review and local funds raised toward a park project as a community schedule unfolds.
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I and Electric. Company
Manly
Cats
Knoxville
Arrest Report From Centerville Embezzlement Case
A listing from Centerville notes Joe Kong was shot by a drunken assailant during a disturbance at a creamery company. The report also mentions an arrest tied to embezzlement totaling $234.36 involving Jean D Dynalsan.
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Unclear OCR fragment reports Iowa university reception incident
Fragmentary text lists names and places including LeMars Arrestau Lohiars Fing iith James Soréngon Edward McGraw at a University of Iowa reception. Details are garbled with missing verbs and dates, making concrete actions or outcomes unclear.
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Edward McGraw
Liquor Cages Appealed In Local Court
The liquor cases heard before judges involved appeals to the district court for violations of the city ordinance on sale. About twenty cases were noted, with government changes and grand jury involvement. Names and details are obscured by fragmented text.
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Judes
Wormer
Manon City
Myp
Hase
Megal Gelling
Aquar
Unclear text prompts aviation move across regions
Fragmentary input mentions an aviation campaign and relocation across cities by a company. Details are unreadable, with distorted phrases about a move, regulatory action, and a potential site change. No concrete entities or dates can be reliably identified from the source.
Gapitox Suits Filed in Marengo County
Suit filings in Marengo County name B Kirby former county official and P Gallagher editor of the Withamsburg Tribune. Plaintiffs and defendants listed as residents of Withlambour. Case details unclear due to OCR errors but involve financial and editorial figures and local figures.
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Mexican Is Guilty of Manslaughter in Iowa
A Mexican man was found guilty of manslaughter by a district court jury after a trial that stretched into the night. The defendant, named Vanello-Emilio Morello, was accused of murdering fellow worker Augustus Rodriguez in the southern Iowa town last year. He will be brought before Judge Hale for sentencing.
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New Eldon Yard Announces Wide Track Grading Plan
Work on New Eldon Yard in Eldon involves grading to prepare a broad yard for twelve tracks. The project will create a mile long yard with wide grading suitable for multiple sidings and roundhouse track work.
MacGregor Joins Patent Sale Of Tank Heater
A partial OCR item notes MacGregor and Joan Bernhard selling a patent tank heater described as a smart kerosene oil stove for stock use. The device purportedly heats water to drinking temperature and is valued around $15,000.
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Joan Bernhard
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Tur tled Tour Crowds A Reconstructed Headlines
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local paper item noting a crowd around a touring car incident near Des Moines and Omaha. It mentions a turtle down an embankment and names Saunders J. W. Glas as a local official, with references to Sioux City and a city secretary.
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Baptists Celebrate Anniversary in Dubuque
The Dubuque Baptist association will observe its anniversary on September 30. Edward M. Tee, a leader from Des Malngs College, will deliver the address as the principal speaker.
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Achiley Work Progress on New Tower and Utilities
Fragmentary OCR notes describe ongoing work on a new tower including interval lighting and heating. The building appears near completion with a price figure of 3,500 dollars referenced, but many words are garbled and uncertain.
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Fire damages historic campus library building
An aging campus library complex valued about 100000 dollars suffered a fire in Morrill Hall, one of the oldest structures on the campus. A staff member received fatal injuries from a fall while attempting to escape, and a student was injured as the incident unfolded. The cause and full extent of the damage remain under investigation.
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City water rates and court ruling shape utility rights
An early 1900s case upheld a 15 to 25 cent water rate as compensatory for a private firm, while a city may charge more to fund public needs. The decision in the supreme court affirmed municipal authority over water services, contrasting private profit aims with public ownership and the broader rights of taxpayers as owners of the utility.
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