Story of Iona Wimberly Murder Revealed in Mills Trial
The case details a brutal assault linked to Jack Wimberly and his daughter Iona Wimberly. George Mills testified in court about abduction to a vacant house, poisoning attempted abortion, and repeated beating. Iona died after ten days. Mills, described as near idiotic, faces trial. Wimberly will be tried with Mills as key witness.
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Ranessa
Iona Wimberly
George Mills
Jack Wimberly
Mills
Wimberly
Iona
Wealthy Fair Estate in Court Fight Over Heirs
In San Francisco Mrs Herman Odrichs and sister Miss Virginia Fair contest a will provision. The $1 500 000 bequest to Virginia Fair is tied to delays and a race condition with brother Charles I Fair, who argues marriage changes timing. The dispute delays the entire estate while the heirs seek to secure interest and settlements. In Southampton ambassador Thomas F Bayard returns to the United States on leave aboard the Paris with his staff and notable travelers bidding him bon voyage.
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Herman Odrichs
Charles I. Fair
Virginia Fair
James
Charles
Mayard
Southampton
Thomas F. Bayard
United States
America
Paris
Authampton
EOE Doi Voy Ars
English Op Ed Sparks Uproar Over Alabama Lynching Letter
The Pall Mall Gazette condemns the anti lynching letter to Governor Jones of Alabama as insolent meddling by English busybodies. The Times warns such interference could inflame lynching across the southern states. In Memrus Reuben K Privett, a county constable, is arrested as the thirteenth suspect in the Kerrville murder of six Black men on August 31.
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Brooklyn Bridge
America
South
Cincinnati Soap Company
Americas
Lonpox
Pall Mall Gnezette
Jones
Alabama
Treland
the Times
Memrus
Reuben K. Privett
Kerrville
The Great Race Domina Domino Clifford and Navarre Duel
New York October 6 The greatest race in American turf history is set at Morris park featuring Domino Clifford and Henry of Navarre. All three horses are in good condition with owners backing each contender as the nation awaits a definitive championship clash.
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New York
Chicago
Domino
Clifford
Henry
Navarre
Morris’ Park
Henry of Navarre
Czar Suffering From Brights Disease Says Specialist
Professor Leiden reports the czar has Bright's disease in a mild form, with diabetes complicating breathing. He notes no cure and cautions the end may come within weeks. the statement was given after Leiden's Spain visit with Professor Zacarhia.
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Cain
Berus
Leiden
Spain
Zacarhia
Bright
New Jersey brute eludes pursuers after brutal assault
Oct. 6 CampEn. iss May Ottinger, 22, a mill worker and top student, was attacked by a tall black man on Broadway near Centerville as she walked home. She fought back with her umbrella, screamed for help, and fainted. A mob gathered and searched the swamp area with officers, but the assailant vanished into the night.
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Eighth Ward
Centerville
Miss Ot- Unger
Miss Ottinger
Emma Mason
Jackson Street
Ferry Road
Weaver
Mines
Georgia's election viewed differently by party chiefs
In Washington on October 6 the Georgia vote is seen variably by party hubs. Republicans call it a partial victory signaling Democrat apathy aiding their fall campaigns. Populists claim gains for their cause in the South. Democrats blame normal off year apathy and farmers' busyness, predicting stronger turnout and Democratic wins in congressional races.
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Washington
Georgia
Congress
Colorado Democrats and Republicans unite in public good
At an opera house gathering in Colorado Springs, Democrats supported the Republican state ticket. The event featured a lifelong Democrat mayor and a southern Democrat on stage with the Republican gubernatorial candidate. Both parties affirmed loyalty to their principles while backing the slate to restore the state's standing before the people.
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Colorado
Colorado Springs
el Paso
Opera House
City
Yae
Nate
Mars
Albert We
Desires to close Coffin and Stanton firm receiver named
New York Oct 6 Newman Erb appointed receiver for the Coffin and Stanton banking firm in a suit by Walter Stanton to dissolve the copartnership. The liabilities are stated at 3 600 000 with assets sufficient to pay debts. Stanton desires dissolution and Coffin consented to the receiver's appointment. Catholic Violence Libel Trial in Chicago editor Cahill bound over to criminal court. Pickensville pork surplus of 4000 hogs planned for winter slaughter giving about 150 pounds per person.
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New York
Newman Erb
Coffin & Stanton
United States
Cuicano
Justice Foster
Harrison Arreet
M. J. Cahill
Catholic Pilot
James O. Stores
Cahill
Pickenstine
Livingston
Ala
Pickensville
Pickens
Clarke's Fortune Reveals Explosive Deal With Chinese
Fort Worth October 6 General F M Clarke former U S volunteer and chamber of commerce secretary has gone to New York with Colonel Grant to strike a deal with the Chinese government. Clarke received 5000 to cover expenses and claims exclusive rights to an explosive for torpedoes. The split reportedly includes 1 million to be shared with Grant and Clarke receiving substantial sums. An additional note from Oaxaca mentions Antonio Cerevas arriving from Tabasco with claims of remarkable rainfall in Mexico.
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Fort Worth
F. M. Clarke
United States Volunteers
Chamber of Commerce
New York
Fred Grant
Clarke
Grant
Oaxaca
Antonio Cerevas
Tabasco
Mexico
San Pedro River
Tragic Railcar Crash Claims Life of Fred 8
October 6 incident on the South Carolina and Georgia railroad ends in the death of Fred 8, a brakeman. He leaves a wife and several children.
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Amey
Fred
South Carolina and Georgia
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