Sheriff fires on mob at Covington in lynching scare
About 100 masked men rode to Sheriff Andersons house in Covington Georgia demanding jail keys to save a Porterdale mills suspect named Collins. The sheriff and six armed deputies fired when the mob approached the jail wounding one man who fell within feet of the fence. No further trouble is expected.
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Ing
Porterdale Mills
Collins
Mitchell's Springs
Portersdale Mills
Romera
Prodd
Roosevelt Proclaims Half Mast for Hobart Death
A proclamation from Governor Roosevelt orders half mast on state buildings in honor of Vice President Hobart. The measure marks respect and national mourning as public servant Hobart is remembered for his service and integrity.
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Hobart
Amasy
Roosevelt
Hobart Dies in Paterson After Illness
Paterson New Jersey November 21 Viccent Hobart vice president died at 8 30 this morning after a sudden decline in health. He had been under care since yesterday and his death was followed by tributes and city officials declaring respect. Garret Hobart Jr. and Mrs Hobart faced bereavement as flags were flown at half mast and the Passaic county court adjourned. A separate item reports ex alderman W J Baker shot and killed in Davre s Tennessee, a feud blamed for the fatal attack.
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Newton
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McKinley
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Tenn
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Joe Gradd
Meigs County
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Untitled Life Recovery Claim From Medical Secret Remedy
A fragment discusses a man named Mame Han and a claimed life restoring remedy. It mentions feeding him, oils and emulsions, and a comment from Mr. John of boyistes about a cold that settled in, with a doctor’s note predicting a short winter. The letter promises free consultations from Zoe Mires at 663 Satin Street, Buffalo.
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Mame Han
John
Boyistes
Zoe Mires
Willingham Prohibition Bill Passes House by Narrow Margin
At Layta on November 22 the Willingham prohibition bill cleared the house 98 to 65, just eight votes over the required 88. Supporters cheered as the measure, aiming for general state prohibition, moved toward enrollment and a senate review amid anticipated further battles. The gallery buzzed with applause, and even Bryan of Floyd spoke against the bill as unwise.
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Layta
Willingham
Senate
Bryan
Floyd
Illingham
Guest of Cecil Rhodes In Beleaguered Kimberley
Henderson Nevada November 22 paragraph reports Nancy Huston Banks, essayist and novelist, visiting Kimberley, South Africa, as London paper correspondent with Miss Kussner. They face starvation rations amid Boer danger over Cecil Rhodes bounty. Banks’ father travels to press authorities for her safety.
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Banks
Miss Kussner
George Huston
Morganfield
Washington
Sally
Board of Lady Commissioners
Roosevelt Considers State Constabulary Bill Power Shift
Governor Roosevelt and Senator Platt discussed a proposed state constabulary bill granting the governor appointed commission control over police in first and second class cities. A favorable outcome would curb municipal authority, transferring oversight of New York, Buffalo, Rochester, Troy, Albany and Syracuse police. Greater New York employs 7,456 officers.
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Roosevelt
New York
T. O. Platt
New Yorkey
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Rochester
Troy
Albany
Syracuse
Greater
Ritchie and Leon Set for Upcoming Fight Night
Nov 20 report shows Johnnie Ritchie and Casper Leon set to meet at the auditorium next Monday. Both have strong win records and Ritchie has led in recent years, with Meurnts noting upcoming bouts in December by promoter Terry Cook.
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Ritchie
Leon
Johnnie Ritchie
Casper Leon
Terry
Oo al Cook
Manage
Heaviest Heuristic Battle Described At Ladysmith
A dispatch from Estcourt reports a major battle at Ladysmith on Wednesday November 15 lasting from sunrise to midafternoon. Many Boers killed or captured, British losses small. A second battle noted on Thursday described as the heaviest yet fought. Boer forces concentrate near Estcourt and General Joubert moves south to bolster defense and threaten Hatcourt. A small Boer force observed at Willow Grange. Major Thornycroft’s detachment engaged with little result. Senator Bacon travels east after being named pallbearer for Vice President Hobart’s funeral.
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Estcourt
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South Aten 5
Meral Cleary
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Joubert
Hatcourt
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Eatcourt
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