Mob Executes Gilliland Brothers After Jail Break
Somerset dispatch reports a Whiteley Laurel counties mob seized the Pulaski county sheriff killers Gilliland brothers from the jail at 1 a.m. and hanged them after overpowering the jailer. Authorities attempted recapture and a riot followed. militia were ordered out.
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Convicts Strike at San Quentin Jute Mill
In San Francisco on September 15, nearly 200 prisoners at San Quentin halted work at the jute mill and demanded better food more tobacco and fair treatment. Guards quickly secured all exits and a five member committee was allowed to meet with prison directors who said food was adequate and warned of solitary confinement for future outbreaks. The strike follows other recent protests over food.
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Murderer Richard Frames Sentenced to Twenty Years
Springfield, Sept 15 Richard Frames was sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary for the murder of William H Hambright watchman at the A C Evans shop The body was found midnight by George Evans a mute with pay for the week missing and blood stains on Frames clothing The court had charged first degree murder but evidence was insufficient and the jury returned a manslaughter verdict
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Fire Destroys Commercial Advertiser Building in New York
Fire at the old Commercial Advertiser building on Fulton and Vassar streets began at 9 15 am and raged fifteen minutes before control was established. No lives believed lost though two were injured slightly. Property loss estimated at 400000, partially insured, with efforts to shield adjacent houses. Flames spread from the Gibbs tailoring shop on the second floor as occupants escaped through smoke filled windows.
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Democrats Choose Raine Temporary Chairman for NY Convention
Saratoga September 15 George Raine of Rochester was elected temporary chairman of the Democratic convention chaired by Murphies of the state committee He praised the party and its prospects Roswell P Flower is expected to be nominated and win New York’s governorship. Balmaceda flees Chile aboard the San Francisco disguised as a sailor heading to Callao Peru.
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British Navy picnics spark Mitylene scare despite denial
Dispatch from Constantinople denies Sigri occupation by British forces. British officers reportedly picnicked on Desert Islet near Cape Sigri and sailed away, creating a false scare. Also notes Knights of Pythias banquet in Cordele and a fraud case sentence in the United States circuit court.
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Cordele Sees Rapid Growth and New Industry Additions
Cordele reports ongoing prosperity with strong fall trade as cotton prices satisfy farmers. Emerson and Kirkland plan a 60 000 foot per day planing mill near the cotton factory, cementing Cordele as a leading lumber center with about two hundred mills within fifty miles. New leaders at the cotton factory include EB Everett as general manager and W E Cody as secretary of the national guaranty company. Bank stockholders of Cordele and Cordele security company schedule their annual meetings on Wednesday October 7 with notable financier Charles McLester visiting Cordele.
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Sport McAllister at Night Disappoints Theatergoers
At the theater Bobby Gaylor in Bly Sport. McAllister opened the season to a good audience but most felt disappointed. Georgia Parker the skirt dancer was absent due to illness, reducing the farce reception. Music was praised at times while the gallery disliked the comedy. Curtain rose late and early farce was spoiled by noisy late comers.
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Magnificent Sam road freight train debut
Yesterday the first Sam road freight train using air brakes pulled out of Aimoricus at 10 a m. The eighteen new Sam cars carried pig iron for a total weight near 900000 pounds. Engine 121, a new mogul, was powered by Engineer Geo Nix with Conductor H C Sapp in charge. Photographer Van Hiper captured a formal portrait as Americus celebrated the handsome train.
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