Welsh, La Murders Stir Small Town Amid Grim Tales
In Welsh Louisiana excitement surges over the Earl family murders. I B Earl found in a ditch with a cut throat and putrefaction mark a grim scene. Ward Harpras fret is suspected of the killings and the father is believed murdered before his son. Mrs Earl and the children lay in a pile as investigators probe robbery as motive. Batson, a hired hand, faces suspicion as authorities press routine inquiries. Funeral services for the six victims are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
Ward
Ward Harpras
F Bateon
Spikard
A. B. Batson
Welsh
Batson
Roestattion
Take Over Danish Isles Formal Ceremonies Planned
Wash Feb 26 report says formal transfer of West Indies to U S control will be conducted by the army likely after ratifications of the treaty. A detachment from Porto Rico may follow to formally take possession, with Governor Hunt to oversee the new territory under U S rule. Three charges are filed against Kate Bot, Pittsburg jail warden, in the escape of two murderers. She faces charges of aiding in the escape and negligence. President Taft plans a fishing trip in Garrett County Allegheny streams during a weeklong outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indiea
Porto Rico
Islanda
Hunt
Nes. Goffel
York
Kaa
Allegheny
Garrett County
Salles
Demaberland
Breckenridge Reports on Philippine Situation and Reforms
General Breckenridge returns from inspection of the Philippines on the Hancock and says guerilla warfare continues amid the rainy season. He cites improved posts, praises signal corps, notes Taft’s progress, praises schools and urges native teachers to study US government. He predicts Manila could reach 1,000,000 to 1,600,000 soon and highlights the islands as a valuable seaport. A second item tells of O W Bellamy, a Burlington fireman, praising Electric Bitters for restoring his health after a bout of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckenridge
Tolands
San Francisco
J. C. Breckenridge
United States Army
Hancock
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Signal Corps
Taft
Manila
Tillman McLaurin Trouble Stalls Senate Action
Washington February 26 The senate committee on privileges and elections met but did not reach a decision on the Tillman McLaurin matter. Chairman Burrows said the committee was considering an important question and no final ruling had been made before he moved to adjourn the session, which carried without objection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Tillman-McLaurin
Burrows
Michigan
Rural delivery reform eyed as rural routes shift to contract
Washington on February 26. A proposed change from salary to contract rural free delivery is in a special bill linked to the post office appropriation bill. The measure mirrors the appropriation clause and bans subletting routes or a person taking more than one route. Also notes about a medical remedy advertisement and three Italians held on counterfeit suspicion in Newark, New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Cemeeen
Tce
Home Destroyed by Gas Explosion. Eight Women Injured
In Kokomo Indiana February 26 a natural gas blast leveled Mrs Harriet Acheys home. Harriet Achey Miss Achey and Mrs Blanche Barrington were buried in the ruins and badly burned. Frank Wyatt a Panhandle brakeman dragged the women to safety and suffered burns. A second blast followed, with two firemen narrowly escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Harriet Achey
Ache
da Achey
Blanche Barrington
Frank Wyatt
Panhandle
Four Victims of Flames at Spokane Boardinghouse Fire
Fire at the Standard mine boarding and bunkhouses in Mace Idaho kills four men and injures a dozen others, many fatally. Sixty men slept in the two buildings when the blaze started on the second floor, trapping inmates who escaped mainly through windows. The dead are J. W Edwards, Dr. Mann, Eugene Bangs, M. T. Moore. fatally injured include B. J. Yarbrough, E C. McCollum, John Bowbay. Neighbors describe rapid spread and costly burns amid panicked evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Standard
Mace
Idaho
J. W Edwarda
Dr. Mann
Eugene Bangs
M. T. Moore
B. J. Yarbrough
E C. McCollum
John Bowbay
Grizzly Kills Two Men at Rivera Inlet
News reports a massive bear killed a white trapper and an Indian at Rivera Inlet. The Indian reportedly shot the bear with a muzzle loading rifle. the bear died nearby as the men perished near each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Tees
Rivera Inlet
Dedewan
Austen Waan
Strange Claims of Skin Remedies and Fire on Ship
A fragment discusses dubious claims about skin remedies promising new rich blood and perfect complexion. Another section reports a ship fire near Chicago after an unknown person set dynamite charges, blowing the vessel from the pier and threatening navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Veesel
Town of Bidell Faces Vacuum After Officials Die and Resign
Bidell Illinois and Danville report a unique municipal crisis with no town officials, no laws, or ordinances after Mayor Goof died from a self inflicted gunshot wound and Treasurer Cohen resigned. A committee is to draft new ordinances and reconstitute leadership following a recent fire that destroyed town records and offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidel
Danville
Bidell
Charles Goof
Accid
George Clark Cohen
Oklahoma
Qoun
Head of Family Uicides in Hoganaville Ga
Fragmentary report describes a fatal shooting through a window in Hoganville Ga on Feb 20. A man fired from a hall area killed the head of a family with birdshot. no motive given. Cavalry dispersed furious workmen at Docbareet on Feb 26 after a disturbance over a trades unions bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoganaville
Enm
Depen
New Jersey Assembly Passes Mosquito Extermination Bill
In New York on February 26 the New Jersey Assembly approved a mosquito extermination bill by 48 to 9. It allocates 10,000 dollars to the state experiment station for scientific study of mosquito habits origins breeding places and their relation to malaria and diseases. The funds are to be issued by the state entomologist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
New York
New Jersey
State Experiment Station
Death Penalty In 1901 Asheville Burglary Case
Dudley Johnson and Ben Foster were executed by hanging in Asheville for a 1901 burglary at the Emma storefront post office. The crime involved postmaster Samuel Alexander, a gun battle, and a siege that ended with Johnson and Foster’s death sentence commuted for life for Gates and Mills. A fiancee married the postmaster later, and Bravely Alexander received praise from Postmaster General Basie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Dudley Johnson
Bon Foster
North
Charles Emory Basie
Samuel’ Alexander
Emma
Alexander
Thor
White
Ben Foster
Russell Gates
Harry Mills
John
Edu
Foster
Johnson
Joh
Ernor Aycock
Joie Itywasi
Lee
Agheville
Gates
Mills
Storm Damage Roils California and Ohio River Floods
Storm warnings describe heavy rain and strong winds across California causing widespread damage. Interior streams rise sharply and transportation lines fail in places. The report notes record rainfall in the south and a high Ohio River flood crest reaching 86 feet, with ongoing impacts along the western states and in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Steel and Wire CO
New Denver
Missouri
Saystie West
H. Robin- Oure
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Pireman
O. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Ionia
H. BR. Palmer& Sons
DeWitt
Gerallt
Pass
Ark
Saya
H. E. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Saxith & Bro
United States
Whitehead
Newark
N. J
Tao Laat
Oni
Evon
Mys F. D. Reynolds
Mansfield
H. R
Palmes & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Grizzle
Sugar
New Orleans
The
Camden
H. B. Palmer & Sons
Droggista
Tiffany
Charles L. Tiffany
Pole
Roosevelt
Knox
Arthur B. Noyes
Lucas Avenue
Louis
S.isa
Ieee
Uicides
Deenl Savadred
Chavauicide
Barnes
Fras
Jersey
Caritepilie
Asheville, N
Posse
Pyny-Latsaca
Golden Coast
Ohio River
Sam al
West Virginia
Castoria
UTED
Liz Arnold
Clayton and Jackson
Athens
Allen H. Talmage
Rte
Washington,St., Athens, Ga
Georgia
Osborne
Syracuse
Talmage, Hardware, CO
Clayton Street
W. S. Holman & CO
Thomas St
Athens, Ga
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!