Lynching of Charles Craven Near Leesburg Va
A mob of about 150 men seized Charles Craven from the Leesburg jail and hanged him along the Leesburg pike. They fired more than 500 shots after raising the body, while Craven proclaimed his innocence of William H. Wilson’s murder and the related barn burning for which he had already been jailed.
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Washington
Charles Craven
William H. Wilson
Herndon
Leesburg
Craven
Wilson
Smith
Campaign Kickoff in Calhoun August 9
Hon. Charles E. Waller and Hon. G. J. Hall will address Calhoun county citizens in the circuit court room on August 9 at 8 30 p m. The event opens the gubernatorial campaign in Calhoun county. Both speakers are prominent politicians and expected to deliver strong addresses inviting public attendance.
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Calhoun
Charles E. Waller
G. J. Hall
Calhoun County
Circuit Court
Johnston
Will Pay One of Boni's Big Debts
New York reports Samuel Uttermeyer has helped settle a lengthy dispute between Asher Wertheimer and Comte and Comtesse Boni De Castellane. Wertheimer accepts the fall amount with 4 percent interest. Boni De Castellane agrees to pay $100,000 yearly to secure the claim totaling about $400,000, to be paid from George J. Gould's trustee income. Insurance policies are to be provided by the Comtesse to cover potential loss on death.
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Asher Wertheimer
Comte
Comtesse Boni de Castellane
Wertheimer
George J. Gould
Rovide
Oss
Comtesse Bonie Castellane
Mount Claimed
Amateur city teams square off in baseball contests
Roustabouts defeat Pick ups 20 to 8 at the ball park with umpire Dr. Vann and pitchers Kelly and Weathers. Leighton beats Quintard 11 to 7 at Tenth Street. Glen Addie Lightweights top Oxford Professionals 4 to 3 at Oxford. Carpenters face Painters tomorrow afternoon at the park.
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Ball Park
Dr. Vann
Kelly
Weathers
Leighton
Quintard
Tenth Street
Leighton Avenue
Glen Addie
Oxford
Carpenters and Painters
Owens Pink Mixture Adiden Implied Slogan
An aged fragment notes Owens Pink Mixture bottle advertising claim about a baby’s friend from birth until teeth appear. It mentions druggists and references a wrapper inscription as part of product packaging.
Bids Sought for Anniston Public Building
Washington August 1 Bids for the construction of the Anniston Alabama public building are being advertised by the treasury department. Bids will be received until September 10 when they will be opened and the contract awarded soon after.
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Wasnigaton
Anniston
Ala
Treasury Department
Department
Crazed by Sons Death
Bateson North Carolina August 1 Jackson Ellis a farmer living near here killed himself with a shotgun. His son John Ellis who had been confined to the insane asylum died and was brought home. Grief drove the father to shoot himself in his tobacco barn, ending his life.
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Bateson, N. C
Jackson Ellis
John Ellis
Pitiab Dle
Zaner Murder Trial Continued in Edwardsville
In Edwardsville on August 1 the murder trials were not held as planned. The Campbell venire was quashed over a missing juror name, the 8 C Zaner venire over a misnamed juror, Elma Zaner’s case was continued for lack of time, and Judge Burton may call a special term to try all murder cases soon.
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Edwardsville
Campbell
Elma Zaner
Wauk
Burton
Bayonets Guard Shenandoah After Sudden Riot
Twelve hundred state troops encamp on a hill above Shenandoah as rioters and police clash memory fades. Since the flash riot the town is quiet and no violence has been reported, with thousands idle and little for authorities to do.
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Shenandoah
Robbery attempt ends with shooting of Sallie
In the city’s western area last Tuesday night Whit Gamble, a Black man, attempted to rob his sister Sallie. When she resisted, he shot her in the shoulder, took the money, and fled. Sallie was wounded but not seriously. Gamble remains at large.
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Whit Gamble
Sallie
Whit
Seismic Disturbance Strikes Los Alamos Valley
A string of earthquakes near Los Alamos California leaves the valley depopulated with residents fleeing by night. Reports describe fissures, ruined villages, and a growing exodus as tremors intensify along the Pacific coast region.
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San Luis Onisro
Cal
Los Alamos
Santa Barbara County
Pacific Coast
Blue Mountain Lodge Honors Joseph Saks With Diamond Ring
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Blue Mountain Lodge presented Joseph Saks past noble grand with a diamond ring. Past Grand Master A F McGhee delivered the presentation speech praising Saks. The surprise gift was organized by Judge E F Crook H Williamson and I Waterhouse.
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Lodge
A. F. McGhee
Blue Mountain Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Joseph Saks
Mr. Saks
E. F. Crook
H. F. Williamson
I. Waterhouse
New Decatur Defeated Again by Anniston in Nine Inning Loss
New Decatur fell to Anniston 12 to 5 as Sanford pitched a superb game allowing two hits. Poor fielding doomed the locals before about 1,100 spectators. Attendance reported in Anniston box score and Twin City scoring. Batteries: For Anniston San…
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New Decatur
Anniston
Twin City
Sanford
San
Sterne and Burnett Groceries Unite to Expand Store
Sterne’s Grocery and Burnett and Bellingrath announce the purchase of stock and goodwill of the latter firm and will operate from their old stand. The merged firms promise better service, larger stock, and expanded facilities, urging customers to shop now to reduce remaining stock.
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Sterne’s Grocery
Burnett & Bellingrath
Anniston
Ford and Leighton Decatur Higgins and Barnes
Umpire Mr Harrison officiated a local game featuring Ford and Leighton of Decatur against Higgins and Barnes with the home plate official noted.
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Ford
Leighton
Decatur
Higgins and Barnes
Mr. Harrison
Montgomery Defeats Sylacauga In Ten Inning Win
In Montgomery on August 1 the Montgomery team beat Sylacauga 6 to 5 in ten innings after a hard fought contest. The Sylacauga batteries were Roberts and Dunlap while Montgomery's were Cohn and Killgrow. The report notes a competitive game with late scoring deciding the outcome. An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for stomach upset, priced at 25 cents per box from J. L. Wikle.
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Montgomery
Sylacauga
Roberts
Dunlap
Montgomery, Cohn and Killgrow
Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
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Boni
New York
Samuel Uttermeyer
New
York
Cables
Paris
the Herald
The
Drewry Bros. Grocery Co
Noble St
Anniston’s
North Carolina
ZANER
Citizens OF
Los Alamos Valley Desert
San Liss Olersio
Sos Alamos
Santa Barbara
Santa Marta
Jos
SAKS
Alabama
the Miller Drug Company
McElreath Drug Company
H. S. Miller
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