Six Negroes To Die In Electric Chair In Virginia
Richmond April 29 Six Negroes are to be executed in the electric chair at the state penitentiary during the week beginning tomorrow. Five were slated for tomorrow but three received brief respite. The men condemned were linked to the February 12 robbery, murder, and arson at the Skipwith farm in Powhatan county. Also slated are Joe and Isham Taylor, Brown father and son, Walter Jenkins, Howard Toler, and others connected to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Avril
State Penitentiary
Tomerrow
Powhatan
Mary B. Skipwith
Walter G. Johnson
Jobt
Fam ‘Brown
Joe and
Isham Taylor
Walter Jenkins
Howard Toler
Pulaski
Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and lung trouble
An advertisement urges readers not to accept homemade or substitute cough remedies and promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a genuine, non harmful option sold in yellow packaging by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Mississippi Teachers Meet at Natchez Convention
Natchez hosts the Mississippi Teachers Association annual convention as about a thousand educators from across the state and nearby regions arrive. Mayor Benbrook and board of education president Geisenberger give welcome remarks, with T K Boggan of Biloxi responding and T P Scott of Brookhaven delivering the presidential address. Proceedings and conferences continue through tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Natachez
Natchez
Missori
Natches
Mississippi Teachers’ Association
Benbrook
Geisenberger
Board of Education
T. K. Boggan
Biloxi
T. P. Scott
Bookhaven
One Touch of Nature and Sharing Cures
A parable about sharing good finds, noting that people who recover with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy write to the manufacturers to help others. The letters express warm, helping motives and promote relief for others through R. Palmer & Sons, Orr Paescboene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Paecsboene
Western League opens with eight clubs aiming for title
Lincoln Nebraska April 29 the Western league season starts with the cry play ball five of the eight clubs appear strong Sioux City and Omaha bring veteran clubs Sioux City favored for title Des Moines and Lincoln improved Denver and Pueblo weaker Topeka and Wichita new to the circuit Opening games scheduled Omaha at Denver Sioux City at Wichita Des Moines at Pueblo Topeka at Lincoln 154 games on the slate with September 23 as the closing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Umfire
Rts
Sioux City
Omaha
Ciy
Des Moines
Denver
Pueblo
Topeka
Wichita
TAX RETURNS AND RAILWAY CHANGES IN GEORGIA AREAS
Tax returns for taxation were filed by the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway with the Georgia comptroller general marking the first annual submissions this year. Main line value listed at 7780 dollars with franchise 19 421, Rome division 300 000 including franchise, Western & Atlantic 78 835, telegraph and telephone property 641. Major Dozier appointed on the governor's staff replacing Jones. A Western of Georgia Railway chartered with 500 000 capital, 60 miles long, linking Aberdeen to the state line via Newnan and other counties. McMichael, owner of a local taxi company, severely injured in a dispute with driver Benedict over 90 cents. Benedict held pending outcome of injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aim
Atlanta
Comptroller-General
Nashville, Chattanooga and
Comptroller
Dozier
J. S. Dozier
National Guard of Georgia
F. R. Jones
Macon
Nashville
Georgia Cavalry Regiment
First Cavalry
Governor's Horse Guards
Gla
Western of Georgia Railway
Phil Cook
Aberdeen
Forsyth County
Newnan
Coweta County
Franklin
Heard County
State Line
John W. Daniel
Hope H. Lane
Ben H. Tompkins
R. B. Mooty
R. M. Lifford
J. W. Ray
Robert C. Crane
James R. Daniel
Charles C. Parrott
H. C. Arnold, Sr
J. P. Bredley
J. J. Keith
W. C. Wright
McMichael
Paul McMichael
R. A. Benedict
Benedict
South Carolina Travelers Meet Opens in Charleston
Traveling men from all sections rally in Charleston for the annual convention of the state division of the Travelers' Protective Association. The two day stay will include officer elections, delegates to the national Asheville convention, and consideration of amendments to the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers Meet
Charleston
S. C
South Carolina
The
Travelers’ Protective Association
Asheville
Foley's Honey and Tar Guards Against Spring Colds
Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as a safe remedy for spring colds that can inflame the lungs and lead to pneumonia. The ad warns against counterfeits and urges purchases from reputable druggists to ensure the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley's
Drogeists
The Awful Oath of the Black Hand
A historical article surveys secret societies including the Black Hand, Maffia like Comnorma, and various groups such as the Boxers in China and Hip Sings in San Francisco. It details initiation oaths, rites, and secret practices, noting criminal activity and global reach with emphasis on sensational cases and familiar names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hand
Secret Society
New York
Association
Brotherhood
Fraternity
Naples
Maffia
China
Hatchet Boys
California
Paris
Hip Sings
San Francisco
Les Freres de la Cote
France
Hip
Hentschskists
London
Shepherd’s Bush
Peckham
Militiaman on Trial for Murder in Illinois Guard Case
Joseph B Glenn of Chicago stands trial in Paxton circuit court for the slaying of Earl Nelson. The incident occurred as First Infantry guard Klein attempted to clear a train during Springfield race riots last summer. Nelson was stabbed with a bayonet after refusing to exit the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton
Joseph B. Glenn
Chicago
Earl Nelson
Nelson
Klein
First Infantry
Illiois National Guard
Springfield
Kielnn
Healing Salve for Burns and Sore Nipples Ad
Cham berlain's Salve advertised as a quick pain reliever for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. It claims to heal without scarring in minor injuries. Price 25 cents. Sold by H R Palmer Sons Warren J Smith Bro Orr Drug Co B Me Boy P Canning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Orr Drug Co. B
P. Canning
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rayo
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Wwe
Atlantic City
Country Club
North Andover
Mass
Helen Steveng
John Gardiner Coolidge
United States
Mexico
Pittsboro
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Institute Today
Red East
Royal
Vichy
War
Lancaster
the Order of Owls
Pittsburg
Reading
Allentown
Homestead
Harrisburg
York
Lewiston
Shawnee
Okla
Associated Charities and Corrections
Maysville
Roberta Stockton Cox
William H. Cox
Clayton Ear) Hunt
St. Louis
Church of the Nativity
Bean Davis
Episcopal Cathedral
Marion
Newark
Portsmouth
Lima
Mansfield
Comptroller General
Bondurant Hardware
Rosa A. von der Lieth
College
Lyndon Manufacturing
Contracting Department
G. M. Caskey
Athens
G&g S. Crane & CO
Atlas Portland Cement
Orr’s School
Pulaski and
Dougherty Streets
S. P. Orr
John L. Arnold
Lance
Clayton and
Jackson Streets
Standard Lumber & Mfg Co
Chase St., Wynburn Place and
A. L
Harry Hull
M. Stern
M. G. Michael
G. A. Mell
B. Y. Harris
Athens Savings Bank
Ings
Pan Seis Alcoa
M. Stern, W. T. Gryan
Deupree Hunnicutt
M. G. Michael, J. A. Hunnicutt, T. S&s. Mell
L. F. Edwards
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!